The implementation of decentralized applications (dApps) holds immense potential for transforming two of the key economic sectors of South Tyrol: tourism and agriculture. In the tourism industry, dApps can revolutionize the way services are offered and transactions are processed. By utilizing smart contracts and blockchain technology, dApps can enable transparent and secure processes for booking accommodations, tours, and activities. This ensures that tourists have direct access to reliable information-, while it eliminates the need for intermediaries, and reduces costs. Moreover, dApps can facilitate decentralized reviews and ratings, empowering visitors to make informed decisions based on authentic feedback from fellow travelers, i.e., fake reviews can be eliminated. This fosters trust and enhances the overall tourist experience. In the agriculture sector, dApps can address key challenges faced by farmers and consumers alike. For example by implementing blockchain-based supply chain solutions, dApps can ensure traceability and transparency in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. This allows consumers to verify the origin and quality of the products they purchase, promoting trust and supporting local producers. Additionally, dApps can facilitate direct farmer-to-consumer interactions through decentralized marketplaces, eliminating unnecessary middlemen and enabling fair and efficient transactions. This empowers farmers by providing them with a direct and secure channel to sell their products while offering consumers access to fresh and locally sourced goods. By embracing decentralized applications, South Tyrol can unlock new opportunities for its tourism and agriculture sectors. These applications not only enhance efficiency and reduce costs but also increase customer trust, promote sustainability, and support the local economy. As a result, dApps have the potential to shape a thriving ecosystem that benefits both businesses and consumers in South Tyrol's key industries.

1. 10.11.2023 | SFSCON 2023
Transforming South Tyrol’s Economy: Empowering
Tourism and Agriculture through Decentralized
Applications (dApps)
Max Oberperfler
max.oberperfler@business-school.bz
www.business-school.bz/en/competence-center

2. 1. About the Competence Centre for Artificial Intelligence and
Blockchain
2. Introduction to the topic
3. Overview of dApps
4. dApps in Tourism
5. dApps in Agriculture
6. Benefits for South Tyrol
7. Conclusion

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1 The Competence Center

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2 Overview of dApps

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3 dApps in Tourism

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4 Example: Travala.com
• Innovative Booking
• Crypto-Friendly Transactions
• Tokenised Loyalty Program
• Expert Leadership
• Decentralised Vision

8. https://www.travala.com

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5 dApps in Agriculture

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6 Example: ripe.io
• Cutting-Edge Tech
• Real-Time Data
• Track and Trace
• Consumer Trust
• Sustainable Practices

11. https://www.ripe.io

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7 Benefits for Southtyrol

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6 Conclusion

14. Thank you for your
Attention!