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From PDF to Blockchain: Optimizing B2B Workflows with the zkBDI Protocol

June 16, 2025 by
From PDF to Blockchain: Optimizing B2B Workflows with the zkBDI Protocol
BTB labs, Mohamed Aymen Ben Abdallah

Deep dive into secure and automated B2B data exchange using AI & blockchain

In an era where B2B data exchanges are becoming increasingly complex while requiring enhanced security, the zkBDI protocol emerges as a revolutionary solution.

Intelligent data extraction, verified business identities, zero-knowledge privacy, all operating automatically.

In our interactive demo, you will discover how a simple PDF becomes a fully traceable and blockchain-secured B2B exchange, ready to be integrated into your systems.

Intelligent extraction of invoice data Start by uploading a PDF invoice.

Our system automatically extracts structured data while preserving the business context:

  • Parties Details of the sender and receiver (name, tax identifiers, addresses)
  • References – Invoice number, order number, due dates
  • Items – Descriptions, quantities, prices, discounts, VAT
  • Totals – Calculated amounts and breakdown of taxes

Unlike traditional OCR tools, our AI understands business semantics, ensuring that the extracted data is immediately usable in downstream systems.

👉 Don't have an invoice on hand? No worries — the demo allows you to load a pre-filled example to test the full experience in just a few seconds.

Intuitive editing and validation, a streamlined and user-friendly interface allows you to:

  • Correct extraction errors (rare, but possible)
  • Add or modify item lines
  • Adjust VAT rates, discounts, and payment terms
  • Automatically calculate totals in real time

This step ensures the accuracy of the data before the exchange, thereby reducing the headaches associated with reconciliations.

Multi-format export for simplified integration zkBDI supports all major B2B standards, making compliance effortless.


✅ UBL 2.3 (Global Standard for Electronic Invoicing)

✅ CII (Intersectoral Invoice UN/CEFACT)

✅ TEIF (Tunisian Electronic Invoice Format)

✅ EDIFACT (D96A) (Old EDI Standard)

✅ JSON/XML (Formats suitable for APIs)

✅ CSV (Universal Compatibility)

Our modular web services allow you to integrate only what you need — whether it's extraction, conversion, or validation.

Envoi sécurisé sur la Blockchain c’est ici que zkBDI innove véritablement :

1️⃣ Decentralized Business Identity Verification (KYB/KYC) – Validate business identities via zkBDI Business Ident

2️⃣ Asymmetric cryptography – Data is encrypted with the recipient's public key

3️⃣ Immutable timestamp – Transaction recorded on the BNB Chain to ensure auditability

4️⃣Vérifiez l'authenticité des données sans exposer leur contenu brut

5️⃣ Automatic notifications – Recipients receive an email with a link to the blockchain transaction

It's like proving that you know the secret without revealing it.

Why zkBDI outperforms traditional solutions

Privacy by design, Unlike SaaS platforms that store your sensitive data, zkBDI ensures true confidentiality:

🔒 End-to-end encryption – Only the recipient can decrypt

🔒Check without revealing details

🔒 No intermediary access – Your data remains between you and your partners

Seamless interoperability, works effortlessly with:

  • ERPs (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
  • Electronic invoicing and tax compliance systems
  • Custom business workflows
  • Support for existing EDI configurations

Goodbye to the complexity of AS2/AS4 protocols and to costly configurations and hidden service fees. With zkBDI, the exchange of certified data becomes as simple as calling secure APIs.

Cost and Efficiency Gains

  • 80% cost reduction over legacy EDI systems
  • Near-zero errors through semantic validation
  • Accelerates workflows by a factor of 10 compared to manual handling

Real-world Use Cases

1️⃣ Compliant e-Invoicing – Generate UBL/CII/TEIF invoices that meet global regulatory standards.

2️⃣ Automated Customs Clearance – Securely transmit trade data to authorities with blockchain proof.

3️⃣ Frictionless Reconciliation – Enable automatic matching of invoices, purchase orders, and payments.

4️⃣ Trusted Collaboration in the Supply Chain – Share orders, delivery notes, and invoices without exposing sensitive data.​

Try the demo today, then build with us! Our demo is free, instant, and requires no setup. You can:

🚀 Test with a sample invoice

📤 Upload your own PDF

zkBDI is not just a tool, it is a foundation, Everything in the demo is available via REST APIs and web services, designed for easy integration. Whether you need to:

  • Just data extraction
  • Format conversion (PDF → UBL/TEIF/JSON/EDI)
  • End-to-end transmission via blockchain — We designed it to be modular and easy to use for developers.

zkBDI is your partner for the complete digitalization of businesses. We are open to collaboration with:

✓ Companies modernizing their

Supply chain workflows • Supply chain documentation • Logistics data exchanges • Financial reconciliation processes

✓ Developers building the next generation

B2B integration platforms • Blockchain-based data channels • Compliance automation tools

✓ Governments and institutions

Designing digital business frameworks • Creating auditable ecosystems • Compliance automation tools

Beyond invoices – we secure all types of business documents:

Purchase orders • Shipping notices • Payment advices • Certificates • Customs declarations​

Let’s build together the infrastructure for trusted business interactions.

  • 🔗 Contact us for a custom demo or API access.

The future of B2B data exchange is here — private, secure, and interoperable. Let’s build it together.

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