# Create Asset

**Become an Owner**: Scanning a product's GTIN\* and entering its details creates an immutable record of ownership on the distributed ledger

*\*Global Trade Item Number Barcode*\
*A GTIN is a unique identifier for trade items, products of services. GTINs are assigned to most retail products in and include UPCs, EANs, JANs and ISBNs.*\
*Format – GTINs may be 8, 12, 13 or 14 digits long.*

Items with a serial number, unique brand tag or other distinguishing characteristic can be noted in the additional field.