Did you know? Algorand is powering the first blockchain-based COVID ‘passport’ in Latin America.
It is well known that several countries are identifying the requirement to generate a digital passport to facilitate and improve the transition to a post-pandemic world.
Colombia has the first of its kind blockchain-powered COVID passport. This has been made possible by the joint project between Algorand (ALGO) and Koibanx.
W. Sean Ford, COO of Algorand, stated, “We are excited about the innovation coming out of Latin America, particularly when it comes to the ability to harness the power of efficient and advanced blockchain to bring innovative solutions to life quickly.”
Further stated, “It is exciting to see the expansion of Algorand’s ecosystem in South America and that several leading organizations were able to coalesce around an open and accessible infrastructure to deliver a mission-critical solution.”
VitalPass, is the digital passport that is used to track Covid-19 vaccination via advanced blockchain technology from Algorand to guarantee security, traceability, and transparency during the vaccination process across Latin America.
This results from the urgent need to track and confirm vaccinated citizens and patients to ensure improved security.
This system is set to be launched in hospitals in three main Colombian cities: Clínica las Américas in Medellín, Clínica PortoAzul in Barranquilla and Fundación Cardioinfantil in Bogotá.
Therefore, those who are vaccinated in these facilities will get a digital copy of their vaccination card, and this can be accessed from any internet-connected device. Also, they will have the validation of the IPS (“Instituto Prestador de Salud,” an accredited healthcare provider), possible to confirm in real-time.
The verification of the first dose will be shown in yellow on the certificate and the second dose will be shown in green.
Criticism: Community have to state that it is good to see Algorand in real life applications, but that this is not a very great application. Some feel this is COVID Fascism.
Positive thoughts: Not a fan of this project, but if that’s what people want it is important to be able to provide it. What a great way to use this technology. Great to see the company actually caring about humanity along the way. Doubling down.
Price conscious: Oh many GOOD news, but the price (value) is still going down, which is most people really care.
Cool heads: Just here to let anyone know if they don’t want their Algorand, I’m open for donations.
