Use of Non-Fungible Tokens for proof of ownership and originality of simulation model in logistics

Abstract

A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a digital asset that is proof of ownership and originality in the digital world. It is generally a unique data unit that can be created from a digital file. But it is not just any digital file; it must be audio, video, image, or photo. This fact is mainly limiting. However, there are many other digital files for which the connection with NFT and blockchain technology would make sense. Such digital files include, among other things, various simulation models. With the development of the use of simulation models for the needs of managing multiple types of logistics processes daily, the questions of how to prevent the unauthorised copying of any simulation model and protect the copyright of its authors are coming to the fore. NFT and blockchain represent a robust technology whose possibilities of use are gradually expanding, while simulation models could be one area of their application. The paper presents the result of research that will enable the implementation of NFT and blockchain technology in simulation models. The research outcome confirmed the possibility of creating an NFT through the decentralised public blockchain XRP Ledger (XRPL) and the marketplace xrp. cafe, which can be used to verify the ownership and originality of the simulation model.