"Project Unlock also uses blockchain to create a secure, publicly accessible, anonymized record of authentic product purchases. Once a customer buys a product, that transaction is recorded to the blockchain."

https://toolguyd.com/lowes-anti-theft-rfid-blockchain-2023/

Lowe’s Follows Home Depot, Plans to Disable Stolen Power Tools

Lowe’s is working on new anti-theft technologies.

ToolGuyd
@msw
*sighs heavily, suppresses the urge to ask the obvious question*

@timbray it does seem like a database would do.

I mean, it works for gift card activation in stores... 🤷

@msw @timbray When you played marbles on your elementary school playground (only allowed during May at my school), did you not have to record the winner onto the blockchain? If not, how did you settle disputes about marble ownership? 😅
@dacut @timbray something something 9/10ths something...