Web3 and blockchain in Nelson.
The interesting question is never whether it can be on chain, it is whether being on chain earns its cost.
What web3 and blockchain means here
Blockchain, smart contracts, tokenisation, DAOs, DeFi and decentralised identity. We build the parts that hold up under audit, and say plainly when a database would do the job better.
- Smart contract design and review before anything holds value
- Tokenisation of real assets, with the custody question answered first
- Decentralised identity (DID and SSID) for verifiable credentials
- Honest advice on when a distributed ledger is the wrong tool
Seafood, forestry and horticulture move through Nelson every day. We build AI that handles the shipping paperwork, compliance records and invoicing that follow them.
Already buried in admin? We'll sort the first workflow for you :)
Nine hours a week of admin is 468 hours a year. That could drop to about 52.*
*Illustrative, based on 9 hours a week of admin at a typical 80% automation rate. The calculator uses your own numbers.
From one-person trades to national organisations, we find the hours :)
Quotes with GST, consent paperwork, LBP records and health and safety logs: the admin every New Zealand trade business carries.
*Illustrative example based on nine hours a week of admin. Actual results vary by workflow and business.
Nelson, up close.
Nelson Tasman has the fastest growing blue economy in the country, and Nelson is home to Australasia's biggest fishing port.
Sealord, Talley's and NZ King Salmon all operate from the region. Nelson Anniversary Day falls on on or near 1 February.
Straight answers
Where do you start?
With the workflow costing the most time or the most leads. The interesting question is never whether it can be on chain, it is whether being on chain earns its cost.
Is this a talk or a build?
Both, depending on what you need. We speak on web3 and blockchain, and we build the systems behind it. The advice is the same either way, and it is free of charge until there is a scope to quote.
What does this look like for a Nelson business?
Nelson is creative, outdoorsy, and full of clever small businesses - AI here is about giving owner-operators their evenings back. We scope one workflow, ship it to production, and prove the return before expanding.
What does the Privacy Act 2020 mean for AI?
The same rules apply as for any system holding personal information. A breach that could cause serious harm must be reported to the Privacy Commissioner, who expects it within 72 hours.
Can it keep track of ACC levies?
Yes. ACC work levies are set by the classification unit your work falls under, and self-employed people are invoiced after filing their tax return.
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