In 2008, blockchain was introduced to support the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Since then, it has generated significant interest across numerous fields due to its versatile applications. There is extensive scientific literature highlighting blockchain as a valuable tool for improving disaster management in ...
but its potential uses go far beyond just digital currencies. In fact, blockchain technology has the potential to transform a wide range of industries and sectors. In this article, we will explore some of the use cases for blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrency. ...
In 2021, cross-border payments and settlements were considered the largest individual blockchain technology use case, accounting for close to 16 percent of the global blockchain technology market.
Blockchain is growing in notoriety as are use case applications of the technology. One of the most common and familiar examples of contemporary uses for blockchain technology is in cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin, and finance (Fosso Wamba, Kamdjoug, Robert, Bawack, & G Keogh, 2018; Tapscott...
When a transaction occurs, it gets digitally recorded on a distributed ledger like the blockchain. Also called a ledger, a blockchain acts as a continuously updated, decentralized and permanent record of all transactions that occur in a specific cryptocurrency. Transactions happen “on-chain” if ...
WhichCryptocurrency Walletshould I use? For hardware wallets, Ledger and Trezor are some of the most popular choices. If you are looking for a software wallet, there are many options to choose from — some even have convenient features that allow you to connect to your Google or social media...
The use of cryptocurrency is gradually gaining ground in the financial market. Many industries have become open to making and accepting payments through blockchain technology primarily because of its reliability. Regardless of the industry in question, d
Despite the significant benefits of cryptocurrency, early consumer adoption is in gambling, selective real-estate, and other niche areas.
. It initially became known as the underlying technology supporting thecryptocurrencyBitcoin, usually for illegal or semi-legal purposes. More recently it started being considered for use in mainstream corporate and public sector settings. Indeed, around 2015, blockchain started gaining prominence in...
International Journal of Networked and Distributed Computing (2024) 12:17–40 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44227-024-00022-3 REVIEW ARTICLE Blockchain Use Cases in the Sports Industry: A Systematic Review Ahmed‑Sami Berkani1 · Hamouma Moumen1 · Saber Benharzallah1 ...