Developing blockchain-based Cultural Asset Passports involves recording detailed information about cultural heritage items, including their origin, ownership history, and transfer records, on a decentralized and tamper-proof ledger. This approach enhances transparency and trust among stakeholders, such as museums, collectors, and regulatory bodies, by providing verifiable and accessible provenance data. By ensuring the authenticity and legal status of cultural assets, this method aids in combating illicit trafficking and supports the sustainable preservation of cultural heritage. The study “Blockchain in Cultural Heritage: Insights from Literature Review” identifies provenance and authenticity as key use cases for blockchain application in the cultural heritage sector. The research highlights how blockchain’s immutable nature can effectively address challenges related to verifying the authenticity and ownership history of cultural assets, thereby preventing illicit activities and promoting preservation efforts.
