Physical assets,
digitally
defended.
Provision and activation of IoT smart seals applied to energy supply meters and logistics containers — preventing unauthorised access and ensuring physical integrity with the security of Blockchain technology.
Tamper detected
Alert logged · 14:32:07 UTC
The problem
Physical tampering costs
utilities billions annually.
Energy theft through meter manipulation costs European utilities billions annually. Logistics companies face cargo tampering that invalidates insurance claims and breaks chain-of-custody requirements.
Traditional mechanical seals provide no evidence trail — they can be compromised without detection, or disputed when evidence of tampering is contested. There is no independent, verifiable record.
The NewCo solution
Every opening, every alert.
Permanently recorded.
Smart Shielding IoT seals continuously monitor physical assets and record every interaction — authorised or not — as an immutable entry on the COTIC blockchain. The tamper-proof record is available instantly to operators, auditors, and courts.
The seals connect to existing SCADA and ERP infrastructure, provide remote monitoring via a centralised dashboard, and generate legally admissible evidence without any manual logging.
Capabilities
Intelligent protection
at every touchpoint
Real-time tamper detection
Continuous sensor monitoring detects physical interference the instant it occurs — cut wires, forced removal, vibration anomalies — and triggers immediate alerts.
Blockchain audit trail
Every seal event — installation, reading, alert, removal — is recorded as an immutable entry on the COTIC blockchain with a cryptographic timestamp.
Legal-grade evidence
The blockchain record constitutes legally admissible evidence for billing disputes, insurance claims, regulatory investigations, and court proceedings.
SCADA / ERP integration
Seals integrate directly with existing SCADA, ERP, and asset management systems via REST API and standard industrial protocols — no rip-and-replace required.
Low-power sensor design
IoT seals operate on ultra-low-power electronics — designed for long-duration deployment in field conditions without requiring mains power or frequent battery changes.
Remote monitoring dashboard
A centralised web dashboard gives operations teams real-time status of all deployed seals — location, last reading, alert history, and blockchain audit log.
Process
From seal to
blockchain record
Smart seal installed on the asset
An IoT-enabled smart seal is affixed to the physical asset — energy meter, shipping container, server rack, or distribution cabinet. The seal is cryptographically registered to the COTIC blockchain, creating its identity record.
Continuous monitoring begins
The seal's sensors continuously monitor the physical status of the asset. Any detected movement, vibration, breach, or environmental anomaly is processed in real time. Normal operational events are logged automatically.
Any tampering triggers immediate alert
Physical interference generates an instant alert to the operations team via the dashboard, SMS, or API webhook. Simultaneously, an immutable tamper record is created on the COTIC blockchain with a precise timestamp.
Audit trail available for resolution
The complete blockchain record — from installation through every event — provides legally admissible evidence for billing disputes, insurance claims, or regulatory investigations. Export in standard formats for legal and compliance teams.
Sectors
Deployed across
critical infrastructure
Energy utilities
Deploy smart seals on electricity, gas, and water meters across the distribution network. Detect unauthorised access, tampering, or illegal connections in real time — reducing revenue loss and improving regulatory compliance.
Logistics & freight
Seal shipping containers, cargo pallets, and high-value freight with IoT smart seals. Immutable transit records document when a container was opened, by whom, and for how long — providing chain-of-custody evidence.
Pharmaceutical supply chain
Protect cold-chain pharmaceutical shipments from tampering or substitution. Smart seals record every opening event and environmental condition, ensuring product integrity from manufacturer to patient.
Data centres & server rooms
Seal server cabinets, network equipment racks, and secure enclosures. Any physical access outside approved windows triggers an instant alert and blockchain record.
Public infrastructure
Municipalities and utilities apply smart seals to street-level infrastructure — water valves, distribution cabinets, fibre optic junction boxes — protecting critical services from sabotage or theft.
Insurance & compliance
Insurers and compliance officers use the immutable audit trail as verifiable evidence of asset integrity over time — simplifying audits and dispute resolution.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What physical interfaces do the seals support?
Smart Shielding seals communicate over NFC, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and LoRaWAN depending on deployment context. Long-range field deployments use LoRaWAN for connectivity without local infrastructure.
What happens if connectivity is lost?
Seals store events locally in tamper-resistant memory and synchronise to the blockchain when connectivity is restored. Event ordering and timestamps are preserved even through connectivity gaps.
How do the seals integrate with our existing systems?
We provide a REST API and pre-built connectors for common SCADA and ERP platforms. Our technical team handles integration scoping and can deliver a proof-of-concept within weeks.
What is the seal lifetime?
Seals are designed for 3–5 years of field operation depending on usage intensity and environment. Remote firmware updates extend functionality without physical replacement.
Can the blockchain record be used in legal proceedings?
Yes. The COTIC blockchain provides timestamped, cryptographically signed records structured to meet legal evidentiary standards. We can provide expert technical declarations to support legal proceedings.
Ready to protect your assets?
Our team will scope your deployment, provide hardware specifications, and plan integration with your existing infrastructure.
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