Introduction
Today, B2B exchanges remain largely dependent on rigid formats (EDI, PDF, portals) and manual processes that often lead to errors, disputes, or fraud.
With the emergence of digital identities, cryptographic proofs (zero knowledge proofs), blockchains, and machine-to-machine automation, a new era is opening: that of automated trust.
This manifesto outlines our vision to initiate, starting in 2026, this profound transformation of intercompany exchanges.
Current context (2026)
- EDI flows that are too closed, costly, and often centered around large players.
- A generalization of signed PDF documents, but easily falsifiable.
- A multiplication of supplier portals, each with its own standards.
- Increasingly frequent identity fraud and impersonations.
- An increased need for traceability, trust, and interoperability.
Our vision for 2030- 2035
Machines that exchange structured information, in trust, without human intervention.
- Each company has a B2B passport that is verified, tamper-proof, interoperable.
- Exchanges are made via open protocols, anchored on blockchain, compliant with KYC/KYB rules.
- Identity becomes a true verifiable digital asset.
- Critical documents (invoices, contracts, purchase orders) carry cryptographic proofs.
Our ambition for 2026 with zkBDI
We do not want to reinvent all standards: we want to intelligently connect, with a lightweight, modular trust protocol, compatible with real-world realities.
The 5 pillars of the zkBDI protocol:
Identity verified by NFT (B2B passport)
- ERC-721 token held by the company
- Anchoring of official documents: registry, KYC, certifications, etc.
Fighting against identity theft
- Hash of documents anchored on the public blockchain
- Digital signature linked to the NFT passport
Native interoperability
- Compatibility with UN/EDIFACT/CII/UBL/TEIF/JSON/PDF formats, REST API
- Adapters for EDI and existing systems
Scalability through modularity
- Microservices: conversion, certification, sending, KYC, etc.
- Documented open API (docs here)
Privacy by Design
- No sensitive data exposed on-chain
- Zero Knowledge Proofs to prove without revealing
Already available in beta version
Join the pioneers of the protocol
Do you believe in this vision? Have you already faced identity, traceability, or inter-company document management challenges?
We invite early users to join the zkBDI Pioneer Club, to:
- Test the API in advance,
- Generate their free NFT passport,
- Participate in our pilot groups (finance, logistics, tech),
- Benefit from discounts and visibility.
zkBDI is an invitation to rethink exchanges. Join us to code the trust of tomorrow together.