# High-Tech Cannabis Dispensers The Wellness Pantry Uses Blockchain Tech for Age Verification By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-05 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-dispenser References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-future-of-cannabis-technology-debuts-in-miami-301324557.html) & [cultivawellness](https://www.cultivawellness.com) Cultiva Wellness calls its new [Wellness Pantry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-by-ulta-beauty) "the most technologically advanced [automated dispensing unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venhub) on the market today" and it is packed with features to help adults get the products they need safely and securely. With remote monitoring and operation, a touchless payment system and [blockchain technology for age verification purposes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageverification-system), the next-gen dispenser makes hemp and CBD products more accessible. The advanced dispenser is being introduced to Cultiva Wellness' hometown of Miami first before it is rolled out nationwide. The Wellness Pantry concept is launching alongside a new version of the Cultiva App, which shares a new shopping experience and other updates. The Wellness Pantry has the potential to be right at home within local shops and properties that want to offer elevated experiences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blockchain Age Verification for Dispensers:** Opportunities for blockchain technology to enhance age verification in automated dispensing units. - **Touchless Payment Systems for Cannabis Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities with touchless payment systems for automated cannabis dispensing. - **Remote Monitoring for Dispensers:** Improvement opportunities in remote monitoring capabilities for automated cannabis dispensing units. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cannabis Retail:** The cannabis retail industry and opportunities to enhance security and accessibility with automated dispensing units. - **Blockchain Technology:** The blockchain industry and opportunities for age verification and authentication in various use-cases. - **Payment Systems:** The payments industry and opportunities for touchless payment systems in various use-cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Store Cannabis Retail Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiosk-pro.md) - [AI-Powered Budtenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bud-tender.md) - [Liquid Cannabis Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/djot.md) - [AI-Powered Cannabis Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cannabis-platform.md) - [Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blaze-ecom.md) - [Wellness-Tracking Cannabis Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-app.md) - [Merchandising AI Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatcbdw.md) - [Guided Hemp Discovery Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-remedy-bar.md) - [Cannabis-Focused AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budtendergpt.md)