Cannabis Strains on Bitcoin's Blockchain a Relief for Patients, Growers
A dozen medicinal cannabis cultivators and processors have partnered with Medicinal Genomics to record and track the genetics of cannabis strains on the Bitcoin blockchain to ensure product consistency and quality.
Medicinal Genomics (MGC) is no stranger to Bitcoin. They have logged thousand of cannabis strains on the blockchain to protect against counterfeiting and cloning of trademark strains. The molecular information company has also previously appeared on the Bitcoinist and Lets Talk Bitcoin podcasts.
Now, the Massachusetts-based firm has partnered with a preliminary group of twelve cultivators and processors to develop fully-validated, genomics-based safety and quality standards for medical cannabis.
The lack of consistent strains from the same grower can present significant medical challenges for patients, as even slight changes in the plant’s genetics can alter its effect. For example, many patients require a specific strain of cannabis with a certain cannabinoid profile for...
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