The official Spanish affiliate of the International Red Cross, also known as Creu Roja in Catalonia, has rolled out a blockchain-based aid platform aimed at improving transparency while keeping recipient data private, according to a press release shared with The Defiant.
The system uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify donations without exposing who receives them. Francisco López Romero, Creu Roja’s chief technology officer in Catalonia, Spain, said in the press release that with blockchain, donors can confirm their contributions make an impact, while beneficiaries retain privacy.
The platform replaces paper workflows with digital aid credits in the form of ERC-20 tokens stored in mobile wallets. Recipients can spend these tokens at authorized local merchants using QR codes. “People seeking assistance shouldn't have to choose between getting help and protecting their privacy,” Romero said.
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