Aerariumchain

AerariumChain, a company founded in 2014 by Danilo Giulio Rea and Maurizio Rea, operates at the intersection of art and technology. Danilo G. Rea, the CEO, has a background in Automation Engineering from the Politecnico of Milan and is also the CEO and Founder of SweetHive, a parent company of AerariumChain. This technical background has been pivotal in shaping the company's direction.

The company provides a cloud-based service designed for the cultural heritage sector, with a focus on museums and art institutions. Its business model revolves around the digital preservation and valorization of artworks. AerariumChain utilizes a combination of 3D scanning, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology to create what it calls "digital twins" of physical artworks. This process not only creates a highly detailed digital replica for archival and study purposes but also opens up new revenue streams for institutions through monetization.

The core service involves a sophisticated digitization process. Once a 3D scan of an artwork is created, it is registered on a blockchain, ensuring its authenticity and uniqueness. This digital twin can then be used for various purposes, including virtual exhibitions, academic research, and monitoring the condition of the physical object over time. Furthermore, the company has developed a marketplace where fractional ownership or unique digital versions of these artworks can be sold as NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), under the name NFTMicro. This allows institutions to generate funds directly from their collections to support their operational and conservation efforts.

Keywords: digital twins, art preservation, 3D scanning, blockchain, cultural heritage, art monetization, museum technology, NFT, art-tech, asset tokenization