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Jan 16, 2025 • 14 min read
The Problems and Hollow Promises of METRC's Retail ID

METRC Retail ID is a cannabis track and trace feature of the Connect API based on QR codes to inform California consumers and operators. We break down the problems with this new feature.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 5 min read
California Cannabis Data Transparency Reveals Track and Trace Dysfunction

California's Department Of Cannabis Control published inaccurate data which indicates issues with METRC track and trace

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Dec 13, 2023 • 5 min read
Holiday Update: Short Attention Span Edition

Here we cover a few small updates, including our dev work on trading partners and expanding our cannabis partnerships, legislation on unpaid invoices, and changes to METRC's transfers and tag requirements

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Nov 08, 2023 • 14 min read
The Case Against METRC: Why California Should Not Renew Their Contract

In this article we cover California's METRC cannabis track and trace software, including it's high cost, excessive data collection, and inefficiency, as well as suggest an alternative simple CSV solution

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Nov 03, 2022 • 11 min read
METRC Plant Tags: Useful Tracking System or Wasteful Scam?

In this article we explain how METRC's track and trace tags work in California. discuss their usefulness to consumer safety, and question the sustainability of the newly announced environmentally friendly tags.

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