SmartOSC, a digital solutions provider, and Avalanche, a leading blockchain platform, are introducing Vietnam’s first blockchain-based loyalty program.
This initiative, starting with one of Vietnam’s largest coffee chains, promises to revolutionise customer engagement by leveraging blockchain technology.
SmartOSC and Avalanche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to lead the charge in blockchain adoption for businesses.
Traditional loyalty programs often suffer from inefficiencies such as low retention, delayed rewards, and high operational costs.
"That's where blockchain steps in," stated Kate Nguyen, Head of Strategic Partnerships at SmartOSC.
The partnership with Avalanche aims to overcome these issues by offering a secure, transparent, and seamless reward system for users.
Customers participating in the new program will be able to claim vouchers valued up to 300 million VND, managed entirely on-chain and redeemable at the coffee chain’s outlets.
With 10,000 wallets already onboard, the program demonstrates how blockchain can enhance user experiences through improved reward mechanisms.
The collaboration builds on findings from SmartOSC’s recent report, "Retail Tech Forecast 2025 – Empowering Customers Decode," which highlights the role of technology in shaping future consumer trends.
Insights from firms like PwC and Cube Asia reinforce the potential for blockchain to improve customer loyalty strategies.
This blockchain initiative marks a significant shift in how the food and beverage industry engages with consumers.
Laura Nguyen, Head of Avalanche Vietnam, shared,
"We are thrilled to partner with SmartOSC to build an innovative blockchain platform for one of Vietnam's largest coffee chains. This is just the beginning."
In addition to the launch of the loyalty program, SmartOSC and Avalanche are dedicated to developing the blockchain talent pool in the APAC region.
This includes the continuation of a joint hackathon initiative called "Builders on Avalanche - Making Web3 for everyone," which aims to cultivate over 1,000 skilled blockchain professionals across the region.
Lydia Chiu, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Ava Labs, commented,
"Vietnam has become a hub for blockchain innovation, and we at Ava Labs are excited to be part of this transformation. Our commitment to training developers at SmartOSC in 2024 is a testament to our belief in the region’s immense potential. Together with SmartOSC, we look forward to shaping the future of blockchain in the region and empowering its next generation of experts."
Jack Tran, VP of Growth at SmartOSC, highlighted the partnership’s broader implications:
"With a strategy to promote blockchain adoption, we are constantly exploring the most sustainable and transparent means of empowering our enterprise clients."
With this initiative, the potential exists to redefine loyalty programs and drive wider blockchain adoption across industries in Vietnam.
SmartOSC and Avalanche are not only setting new standards in customer loyalty but are also contributing to the expansion of blockchain technology across the region, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and talent that will shape the future of technology in the APAC region.
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