> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ownafarm.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# On-chain and real-world transparency

> How public on-chain records, off-chain metrics, and real-world monitoring like CCTV and photos build trust between farmers and OwnaFarm investors.

OwnaFarm uses blockchain technology and real-world monitoring for end-to-end transparency.

## Transparency layers

| Layer      | Components                   |
| ---------- | ---------------------------- |
| On-chain   | Transactions, state, history |
| Off-chain  | Metrics, reports, logs       |
| Real-world | CCTV, photos, updates        |

## On-chain transparency

### Publicly visible data

| Data                | Visibility | Purpose                |
| ------------------- | ---------- | ---------------------- |
| Invoice terms       | Public     | Anyone can verify      |
| Investment amounts  | Public     | Track funding          |
| Investor addresses  | Public     | Ownership verification |
| Claim status        | Public     | Settlement tracking    |
| Transaction history | Permanent  | Audit trail            |

All smart contract interactions are viewable on Mantle Explorer.

<Note>
  Once on-chain, data cannot be deleted, modified, hidden, or disputed.
</Note>

## Real-world verification

### CCTV integration

| Feature         | Description               |
| --------------- | ------------------------- |
| Live feeds      | Real-time farm monitoring |
| Progress photos | Regular crop updates      |
| Location        | GPS coordinates           |
| Activity logs   | Farm operation records    |

## Verification layers

### Invoice verification

| Step       | Check                 |
| ---------- | --------------------- |
| Submission | Document authenticity |
| Offtaker   | Buyer legitimacy      |
| Terms      | Reasonableness        |
| Approval   | Admin sign-off        |

### Farmer KYC

| Document         | Verification       |
| ---------------- | ------------------ |
| ID card          | Identity match     |
| Business license | Legal status       |
| Bank statement   | Financial activity |
| Land certificate | Farm ownership     |

### Offtaker verification

| Criteria       | Assessment            |
| -------------- | --------------------- |
| Credit rating  | Financial stability   |
| Track record   | Payment history       |
| Legal standing | Business registration |

## Protections

### For investors

<Steps>
  <Step title="Before investment">
    Verified offtaker, approved invoice, and clear terms.
  </Step>

  <Step title="During investment">
    Track growth, view farm CCTV, and monitor status.
  </Step>

  <Step title="At maturity">
    Automatic claim, guaranteed yield from the vault, and instant settlement.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### For farmers

| Protection     | Implementation          |
| -------------- | ----------------------- |
| Fair rates     | Market-driven           |
| Privacy        | Personal data off-chain |
| No hidden fees | Upfront disclosure      |
| Direct payment | Wallet-to-wallet        |

## Platform safeguards

| Mechanism       | Protection                 |
| --------------- | -------------------------- |
| Multi-sig admin | No single point of failure |
| Vault reserves  | Pre-funded yield guarantee |
| Event logging   | Complete activity history  |
| Rate limits     | Prevent manipulation       |