Case Studies

Real Impact,
Real Communities

From rural Rwanda to urban Philippines, see how TerraChain is transforming land ownership for communities that need it most.

50K+ Parcels Registered
5 Countries
0 Fraud Cases

Aggregate Impact

$127M

Dead capital unlocked

89%

Reduction in registration time

73%

Cost savings vs. traditional

FEATURED

Rwanda Rural Land Initiative

In partnership with the Rwanda Land Management Authority, TerraChain deployed a mobile-first land registration system across the Eastern Province, targeting smallholder farmers.

GPS-based parcel mapping via smartphone
Witness signatures captured biometrically
Integration with national ID system
SMS notifications for all transactions
Read Full Case Study
18K Parcels Registered
15 min Avg. Registration
$0.85 Cost per Parcel
99.8% Success Rate

"For the first time, our farmers have proof of ownership they can use to access bank loans."

— Jean-Pierre Habimana, RLMA Director

IMPACT
URBAN PILOT

Metro Manila Informal Settlements

Working with the Department of Human Settlements, TerraChain piloted a community-led titling program in Quezon City's informal settlements, providing secure tenure for 3,200 families.

Community-validated boundary mapping
Multi-sig approval with barangay officials
Dispute resolution via smart contracts
WhatsApp bot for status updates
Read Full Case Study
3.2K Families Secured
47 Disputes Resolved
$12M Equity Unlocked
6 mo Pilot Duration

"We finally have something to pass on to our children. Our home is truly ours now."

— Maria Santos, Community Leader

Key Learnings

What we've discovered across deployments

Community First

Local buy-in is more important than technology. Start with community education.

Mobile is Essential

90% of users access TerraChain via mobile. SMS fallback is critical for rural areas.

Trust Takes Time

Average 3-month adoption curve. Early adopter programs accelerate trust-building.

Government Partnership

Legal recognition requires deep engagement with land authorities from day one.

Recognition & Awards

UN-Habitat Innovation Award

United Nations • 2024

Blockchain Foundation Grant

Blockchain • 2023

MIT Solve Challenge

MIT • 2023

Bring TerraChain to Your Region

Partner with us for a pilot program in your country

Start a Conversation