diff --git a/genesis-smart-contracts/Owner.sol b/genesis-smart-contracts/Owner.sol
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+// genesis-smart-contracts/Owner.sol
+pragma solidity ^0.8.0;
+
+contract Owner {
+    address public owner;
+
+    constructor() public {
+        owner = msg.sender;
+    }
+
+    modifier onlyOwner() {
+        require(msg.sender == owner, "Only the owner can execute this function");
+        _;
+    }
+
+    function transferOwnership(address newOwner) public onlyOwner {
+        owner = newOwner;
+    }
+}