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The DL immutably recorded all stakeholder (e.g., suppliers of data, sequencing services, and clients), transaction, and contract details. It also recorded the exact quality, specifications, and weight of the supplied material. An algorithm determined the non-redundancy and estimated the weight (e.g., the virulence and host range of the phages) and desirability of the submitted material. Phages targeting emerging bacterial pathogens were of course most wanted. Most patent issues were obviated. The DL acted as a payment ledger to assure that all parties were paid timely and fairly. A number of PhageCoins (the platform’s crypto currency) were attributed to the suppliers in relation to the quality, weight, and desirability of the supplied material. Clients extracting prediction results (phage sequences) through the DL paid an amount of PhageCoins, proportionate to the estimated value of the phages. These PhageCoins were used to maintain the DL, to assure a sufficient and continuous inflow of material, and to expand phage virulence and host range data (matching phages to bacteria). An additional injection of funds and incentive to supply material was found in producers and suppliers of all kinds of goods. With the instantly earned PhageCoins, phage suppliers could buy online all kinds of products at strongly reduced prices, from laboratory- and school equipment to sports items. These goods were provided through corporate sponsorship. Several established companies sponsored PhageXchange in exchange of tax reductions, publicity, and the image of a socially responsible brand.