Proof of Concept Development
De-Risk Your Blockchain Initiative with a Focused POC
Before committing to full-scale implementation, validating your blockchain strategy with a proof of concept is a smart approach. Our POC development service helps you demonstrate value, validate technology choices, and build organizational confidence.
What is a Blockchain POC?
A focused, time-bound project that demonstrates how blockchain solves a specific business problem. The POC proves technical feasibility, validates assumptions, and establishes a foundation for full implementation.
POC Development Process
1. POC Scope Definition
- Select the high-value use case to validate
- Define clear success criteria and outcomes
- Identify key stakeholders and requirements
- Establish timeline and budget
- Plan knowledge transfer and team training
2. Design & Planning
- Document process flows and data requirements
- Design smart contracts and system architecture
- Select blockchain platform and tools
- Plan security and compliance approach
- Create detailed technical specifications
3. Development & Implementation
- Build working prototype on selected blockchain
- Implement smart contracts
- Create user interfaces and monitoring dashboards
- Integrate with existing systems as needed
- Conduct internal testing and refinement
4. Validation & Testing
- Execute test scenarios and workflows
- Validate business assumptions
- Measure performance and efficiency metrics
- Identify integration and operational issues
- Refine based on findings
5. Demonstration & Learning
- Demonstrate POC to executive stakeholders
- Document learnings and best practices
- Identify scaling challenges and solutions
- Create recommendations for production implementation
- Build organizational blockchain capabilities
POC Scope Examples
Financial Services POC
- Cross-border payment on blockchain (vs. traditional SWIFT)
- Tokenized securities settlement (vs. T+2 settlement)
- Smart contract-based loan syndication (vs. manual processes)
Supply Chain POC
- Track high-value products through supply chain
- Verify supplier credentials and compliance
- Automate payment on smart contract conditions
- Real-time visibility for customers
Healthcare POC
- Patient medical record interoperability between providers
- Pharmaceutical supply chain tracking
- Clinical trial data sharing with patient consent
- Insurance claim settlement automation
Manufacturing POC
- Parts authentication and provenance tracking
- Warranty and maintenance record management
- Quality assurance documentation
- Just-in-time parts ordering automation
Key Deliverables
✓ Working prototype on selected blockchain ✓ Smart contract code with security review ✓ Technical documentation and architecture diagrams ✓ Performance metrics and validation results ✓ Operational manual and runbook ✓ Business impact assessment ✓ Recommendations for production implementation ✓ Team training and knowledge transfer
POC Success Metrics
- Technical: Does blockchain solve the problem? Does it perform at required levels?
- Business: Does it deliver expected value? What's the actual ROI?
- Organizational: Do stakeholders understand the benefits? Is the team capable?
- Operational: Can it be run and maintained? What are the operational costs?
Typical POC Timeline
Most POCs require 8-16 weeks depending on complexity:
- Weeks 1-2: Scope definition and planning
- Weeks 3-6: Design and smart contract development
- Weeks 7-12: Integration, testing, and refinement
- Weeks 13-16: Validation, documentation, and recommendations
What Happens Next
A successful POC typically leads to:
- Feasibility Confirmation: Validates that blockchain is the right solution
- Technology Selection: Confirms platform and architecture choices
- Team Building: Identifies capability gaps and training needs
- Production Planning: De-risks full-scale implementation
- Stakeholder Alignment: Builds confidence for investment
Path to Production
We support your journey from POC to production through:
- Full implementation support and guidance
- Smart contract security audits
- Production environment setup and testing
- Operational handoff and support