White Paper
Seamless Trading for All Through Open, Interoperable Infrastructure
TWIN (Trade Worldwide Information Network) is an open-source data pipeline that revolutionizes how businesses, governments, and organizations share data and documents across global value chains. By combining cutting-edge technologies like distributed ledger technology (DLT), data spaces, and verifiable credentials, TWIN creates a secure, transparent, and decentralized ecosystem for international trade.
Key Benefits
- Interoperable by Design: Works with existing systems without vendor lock-in
- Data Sovereignty: Organizations maintain full control over their data
- Scalable & Secure: Built on blockchain technology for trust and transparency
- Open Standards: Based on W3C, UN/CEFACT, and other global standards
- Democratized Access: Enables small and medium enterprises to participate in digital trade
What's Inside This Whitepaper
This comprehensive technical report outlines TWIN's reference architecture, covering the main architectural design principles, the fundamental software layers, services and their interactions. Software architects, solution designers, and engineers will find detailed guidance on building interoperable trade solutions that leverage TWIN's modular, standards-based approach.
Perfect for organizations looking to digitize their supply chains, improve compliance with ESG regulations, or build next-generation trade finance solutions.
This white paper summarizes the results of more than four years of research and development performed by the IOTA Foundation, with support from Trademark Africa, UK Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, EU Horizon programs, the World Economic Forum and the Tony Blair Institute for global change.
For an in-depth understanding of TWIN's architecture, technical design principles, and detailed descriptions of its components and functionalities, please refer to the comprehensive white paper provided.