What is Pilier?
Pilier is the open, EU-sovereign logic layer for Digital Product Passports (DPP), where autonomous agents verify, act, and ensure compliance by design.
The Problem
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) mandates Digital Product Passports for EU companies starting 2026-2029.
Traditional supply-chain systems are:
- ❌ Manual and opaque
- ❌ Expensive for SMEs (€50k+ IT projects)
- ❌ Prone to fraud and data manipulation
Our Solution
Pilier provides three core pillars:
1. Free Audit Trail
A public, verifiable blockchain for lifecycle events. Free verification ensures mass adoption and positions Pilier as a public good.
2. Autonomous Agents
Smart programs that automate supply chain operations:
- Read IoT sensor data
- Trigger transport requests
- Generate DPP artifacts
- Handle insurance claims
3. EU Sovereignty
Built for Europe:
- GDPR-first architecture
- Optional SecNumCloud hosting
- FranceConnect / eIDAS integration
- Open public verifier
Architecture Overview
Networks
| Network | Status | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Testnet | Live | Pilot validation, developer testing |
| Mainnet | Coming 2026 | Production deployments |
Key Features
- Tokenization of RWAs — Every asset receives a secure digital identity
- Barcode-First Workflows — Less than 3 second latency from scan to proof
- Seedless Wallets — OAuth login (Google, FranceConnect)
- Industry Presets — Electronics, textiles, batteries, consumer goods
- Compliance by Design — ESPR, CSRD, Battery Passport ready
Technical Stack
- Consensus: Aura (Authority Round) + GRANDPA finality
- Runtime: Substrate/Polkadot SDK
- Pallets: Custom DPP, Agents, Audit Trail modules
- Smart Accounts: EVM-compatible via Frontier (optional)