University of Brasília & Staex: A Blockchain-Powered Partnership for IoT Security

Brasília/Berlin – The University of Brasília’s UNB Chain and Staex are joining forces to pioneer a blockchain-based cybersecurity solution for connected devices. This collaboration demonstrates how decentralized technology can fortify critical infrastructures in mobility and energy in Brazil. 

The Mission: Safeguarding Our Digital Future

As connected devices become the silent workhorses behind logistics, transport, and national infrastructure, their security is paramount. The UNBChain x Staex partnership sets out to prove just that. The project will deploy Staex’s decentralized connectivity layer on UnB-provided devices to gather and transmit data from defined data points, connect this to Staex’s mobility network, and anchor the data on-chain. Allowing near real-time data visualization that demonstrates resilience and transparency.

"The partnership between the University of Brasília/UnBChain and Staex is a game-changer for Blockchain, IoT, and Security," 

Dr. Claudia Abbas, Professor of the University of Brasilia, said:“By combining UnB's expertise in IoT and blockchain solutions with Staex’s seamless IoT connectivity and robust security framework, we are driving innovation in secure, scalable, and trustless systems.”

Why It Matters for Supply Chains

From temperature sensors in cargo shipments to automated warehouse systems, modern supply chains rely on IoT. But with increased connectivity comes increased risk. Staex and UNBChain tackle this with:

• 🔒 Immutable Data Integrity: Blockchain-backed data logs that cannot be tampered with.

• 🌐 Decentralized Trust: No single points of failure—critical for complex supply chains.

• 👁️ Enhanced Visibility: Real-time, transparent monitoring across devices and locations.

This initiative doesn’t just secure devices—it protects the flow of goods, information, and trust across the global economy.

Dr. Alexandra Mikityuk, CEO of Staex, shared: “We believe the future of digital infrastructure must be decentralized, resilient, and secure by design. Partnering with UnB’s brilliant minds helps us demonstrate that blockchain and IoT are not just compatible—they're powerful together. This is a major step toward protecting the invisible threads holding our world together.”

About the Collaboration

This project engages students and researchers primarily from UnB's UIoT (Universal Internet of Things) Laboratory at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, fostering academic-industry collaboration that merges deep technical expertise with real-world deployment.

Looking Ahead

With threats to digital infrastructure growing smarter, the path forward lies in collaboration. Staex and UnB are setting a precedent—where industry and academia come together to build trustless, future-proof systems for global resilience.

For more information:

Staex GmbH

Paksy Plackis-Cheng

Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder

TG: PaksyPC

paksy@staex.io