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Blockchain TechnologyApplications Beyond Cryptocurrencies

by Sarah Thomas 1,*
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as  2021 3(2):25; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.as.20211222
Received: 14 October 2021 / Accepted: 25 November 2021 / Published Online: 22 December 2021
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This paper delves into the multifaceted applications of blockchain technology, extending beyond its pivotal role in cryptocurrencies. Despite the initial association with Bitcoin and other digital currencies, blockchain technology's potential spans across various sectors, including finance, supply chain management, healthcare, and voting systems. The abstract explores how blockchain's decentralized nature and cryptographic security offer innovative solutions for data integrity, transparency, and efficiency. It highlights the challenges and opportunities in implementing blockchain across different industries, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks and technological advancements to fully harness its capabilities. Furthermore, the paper addresses the ethical considerations and potential impact on employment structures as blockchain continues to evolve.

Keywords: Blockchain technology, decentralized systems, cryptocurrency, application sectors, data integrity, supply chain management.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Thomas. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Thomas, S. Blockchain TechnologyApplications Beyond Cryptocurrencies. Advanced Sciences, 2021, 3, 25. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.as.20211222
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