# DeFi Interest Registration

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### Importance of Supply Chain Financing

Supply chain finance plays a pivotal role in the intricate ecosystem of commodity markets, benefiting both producers and buyers. Financing significantly contributes to the stability and efficiency of these markets by addressing critical challenges such as **cash flow smoothing.** By enabling producers to receive payments promptly for their delivered goods, supply chain finance alleviates cash flow constraints, enabling them to reinvest in their operations and pursue growth opportunities. Buyers, on the other hand, gain greater flexibility in managing their working capital needs.

### Opportunities to improve access to capital

Through the utilization of trading platforms such as Palmyra, businesses can meticulously track the historical data of successful contract fulfilment and financial data.  This granular data (often not available in emerging markets) are incredibly inputs for the risk assessment models during the credit assessment process. &#x20;

It's worth noting that **many emerging markets lack the necessary financial infrastructure to support efficient supply chain finance**. This underscores the **urgency of creating accessible financing options** for producers in these regions. By extending supply chain finance to these markets, we can empower producers to participate more actively in global commodity trading, thereby stimulating economic growth and fostering sustainable development.

### Regulation, DeFi and the path forward....

A promising aspect of this opportunity is the existence of regulatory precedents established in well-established commodity markets. These established frameworks provide a roadmap for implementing supply chain finance solutions that are compliant, transparent, and effective. As these markets evolve, the potential for emerging markets to adopt similar practices becomes increasingly viable.  An important task ahead will be to understand the **role of DeFi** in this financing process and how we can ensure compliance from a regulatory point of view.&#x20;

### How to get involved...

From mitigating financial constraints and managing risks to promoting inclusion in emerging markets, this approach holds the potential to reshape the dynamics of global trade. If these opportunities are of interest, please fill out our [**sign up form**](https://forms.gle/ZKCJqmrniPY14peq9) to stay up to date with developments and the potential to participate in our Palmyra Pioneers program!&#x20;
