Emerging Applications Of Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Technology for Emerging Applications: A Comprehensive Approach explores recent theories and applications of the execution of blockchain technology. Chapters look at a wide range of application areas, including healthcare, digital physical frameworks, web of-things, smart transportation frameworks, interruption identification frameworks, ballot-casting, architecture, smart urban communities, and digital rights administration. The book addresses the engineering, plan objectives, difficulties, constraints, and potential answers for blockchain-based frameworks. It also looks at blockchain-based design perspectives of these intelligent architectures for evaluating and interpreting real-world trends. Chapters expand on different models which have shown considerable success in dealing with an extensive range of applications, including their ability to extract complex hidden features and learn efficient representation in unsupervised environments for blockchain security pattern analysis. Introduces the basic architecture and taxonomy of blockchain technology Surveys the most recent developments and challenges in blockchain-enabled technology for various application domains with fundamental and technical depth Investigates how to devise secure and reliable applications and blockchain-enabled decentralized secure solutions using blockchain technology

This contributed volume discusses diverse topics to demystify the rapidly emerging and evolving blockchain technology, the emergence of integrated platforms and hosted third-party tools, and the development of decentralized applications for various business domains. It presents various applications that are helpful for research scholars and scientists who are working toward identifying and pinpointing the potential of as well as the hindrances to this technology.

Blockchain has been one of the most talked-about technologies in recent times. The Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed database allowing secure and transparent transactions. It has gained attention because of its ability to provide a tamper-proof record-keeping system and its potential to transform industries across the globe. Blockchain technology is expected to transform the financial industry, allowing for decentralized banking and lending services that anyone with an internet connection can access. Decentralized finance (DeFi) is already gaining traction, and it is only a matter of time before it becomes mainstream. Blockchain technology can help create a more secure and transparent record-keeping system in the healthcare industry. Integrating Blockchain technology can transform supply chain management to create a more efficient and transparent supply chain. By providing real-time tracking and visibility of products, Blockchain can help to reduce the risk of fraud and improve the quality of products. A wide range of applications is covered in this book, such as Decentralized finance (DeFi), Healthcare, Supply chain management, Identity management, and Smart Electricity Grids. The book is divided into two sections. Section - I explores Blockchain technologies and their applications in various domains, such as Blockchain trends, challenges, applications, cryptocurrencies, digital marketing, healthcare supply chain, and artificial intelligence, and Section - II explores the various aspects of data security using Blockchain technologies, such as Smart Contract, IoT using Blockchain, accounting and auditing, sustainable retail SMEs, and secure and smart application. The book is research and application-oriented, which will provide a common platform to all researchers and practitioners in this domain and covers different verticals of industry and academics, which is an added advantage of this book. This book will serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in the emerging applications of blockchain technology. With its comprehensive coverage of the foundational concepts, use cases, and future possibilities of blockchain technology, this book is an essential guide for understanding the potential of this game-changing technology. We believe that blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we store, transfer, and verify information, and we are excited to explore its possibilities in this book.

Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology presents the latest information on the adaptation and implementation of Blockchain technologies in real world business, scientific, healthcare and biomedical applications. The book's editors present the rapid advancements in existing business models by applying Blockchain techniques. Novel architectural solutions in the deployment of Blockchain comprise the core aspects of this book. Several use cases with IoT, biomedical engineering, and smart cities are also incorporated. As Blockchain is a relatively new technology that exploits decentralized networks and is used in many sectors for reliable, cost-effective and rapid business transactions, this book is a welcomed addition on existing knowledge. Financial services, retail, insurance, logistics, supply chain, public sectors and biomedical industries are now investing in Blockchain research and technologies for their business growth. Blockchain prevents double spending in financial transactions without the need of a trusted authority or central server. It is a decentralized ledger platform that facilitates verifiable transactions between parties in a secure and smart way. Presents the evolution of blockchain, from fundamental theories, to present forms Explains the concepts of blockchain related to cloud/edge computing, smart healthcare, smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT) Provides complete coverage of the various tools, platforms and techniques used in blockchain Explores smart contract tools and consensus algorithms Covers a variety of applications with real world case studies in areas such as biomedical engineering, supply chain management, and tracking of goods and delivery

The book discusses the various ways that blockchain technology is changing the future of money, transactions, government, and business. The first two chapters walk through the foundation of blockchain. Chapters 3–12 look at applications of blockchain in different industries and highlight its exciting new business applications. It show why so many companies are implementing blockchain, and present examples of companies who have successfully employed the technology to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Chapter 13 highlights blockchain’s powerful potential to foster emerging markets and economies including smart cities, value-based healthcare, decentralized sharing economy, machine to machine transactions, data-sharing marketplace, etc. Chapter 14 offers a conceptual model, provides information and insights, and covers a step-by-step approach to plan and develop blockchain-based technology.

Blockchain technology has the ability to disrupt industries and transform business models since all intermediaries and stakeholders can now interact with little friction and at a fraction of the current transaction costs. Using blockchain technology, firms can undergo new applications and processes by pursuing transparency and control, low bureaucracy, trustless relationships, high standards of responsibility, and sustainability. As a result, business and organizations can successfully implement blockchain to grant transparency to consumers and end-users; remove challenges linked to pollution, frauds, human rights, abuse, and other inefficiencies; as well as guaranteed traceability of goods and services by univocally identifying the provenance inputs' quantity and quality along with their treatment and origin. Blockchain Technology Applications in Businesses and Organizations reveals the true advantages that blockchain entails for firms by creating transparent and digital transactions, resolves conflicts and exceptions, and provides incentive-based mechanisms and smart contracts. This book seeks to create a clear understanding of blockchain's applications such that business leaders can see and evaluate its real advantages. Blockchain is then analyzed not from the typical perspective of financial tools using cryptocurrencies and bitcoins but from the perspective of the business advantages for business and organizations. Specifically, the book highlights the advantages of blockchain across different segments and industries by analyzing specific aspects like procurement, manufacturing, contracts, inventory, logistics, operations, sustainability, technology, and innovation. It is an essential reference source for managers, executives, IT specialists, students, operations managers, supply chain managers, project managers, technology managers, academicians, and researchers.

Blockchain is a technology that transcends cryptocurrencies. There are other services in different sectors of the economy that can benefit from the trust and security that blockchains offer. For example, financial institutions are using blockchains for international money transfer, and in logistics, it has been used for supply chain management and tracking of goods. As more global companies and governments are experimenting and deploying blockchain solutions, it is necessary to compile knowledge on the best practices, strategies, and failures in order to create a better awareness of how blockchain could either support or add value to other services. Cross-Industry Use of Blockchain Technology and Opportunities for the Future provides emerging research highlighting the possibilities inherent in blockchain for different sectors of the economy and the added value blockchain can provide for the future of these different sectors. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as data privacy, information sharing, and digital identity, this book is ideally designed for IT specialists, consultants, design engineers, cryptographers, service designers, researchers, academics, government officials, and industry professionals.

Blockchain is emerging as a powerful technology, which has attracted the wider attention of all businesses across the globe. In addition to financial businesses, IT companies and business organizations are keenly analyzing and adapting this technology for improving business processes. Security is the primary enterprise application. There are other crucial applications that include creating decentralized applications and smart contracts, which are being touted as the key differentiator of this pioneering technology. The power of any technology lies in its ecosystem. Product and tool vendors are building and releasing a variety of versatile and robust toolsets and platforms in order to speed up and simplify blockchain application development, deployment and management. There are other infrastructure-related advancements in order to streamline blockchain adoption. Cloud computing, big data analytics, machine and deep learning algorithm, and connected and embedded devices all are driving blockchain application development and deployment. Blockchain Technology and Applications illustrates how blockchain is being sustained through a host of platforms, programming languages, and enabling tools. It examines: Data confidential, integrity, and authentication Distributed consensus protocols and algorithms Blockchain systems design criteria and systems interoperability and scalability Integration with other technologies including cloud and big data It also details how blockchain is being blended with cloud computing, big data analytics and IoT across all industry verticals. The book gives readers insight into how this path-breaking technology can be a value addition in several business domains ranging from healthcare, financial services, government, supply chain and retail.

Develop a deeper understanding of emerging areas within the realm of blockchain "a disruptive technology".-- Author Bio: Mr.Saurabh Jain has received a master's degree (M. Tech) in Information Security from MANIT, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, in 2012. He is pursuing his PhD in CSE from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He has worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of CSE at Oriental College of Technology, Bhopal. In the past, he has worked as HOD, M.Tech. Coordinator and Remote Center Coordinator in the Department of CSE at Oriental College of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, and currently working as Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun. He has published 35+ international research papers, patents, and various book and book chapters. He has also organized several international/national conferences, workshops, FDPs, and STPs, and his research interest lies in network security, web security, cryptography and Blockchain technology. Dr. Ved Prakash Bhardwaj is currently working as an Assistant Professor-Selection Grade in the School of Computer Science at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun. He received his Ph.D. (CSE) and MTech (CSE) from the Jaypee University of Information Technology in 2014 and 2010, respectively. He received his B.E. (Computer Engineering) from Rajasthan University in 2008. Dr. Bhardwaj has published many papers in peer-reviewed Journals and Conferences of National and International repute with publishers like IEEE, ACM, Springer, Elsevier, etc. His primary area of research includes high-performance computing and machine learning.

Blockchain is the most disruptive technology to emerge in the last decade. The evolution of cryptocurrencies has carried with it a revolution in digital economics that has catapulted the application of blockchain technology to a new level across a variety of industries, including banking, security, networking, and more. Blockchain Technology and Computational Excellence for Society 5.0 closes the gap in existing literature by presenting a selection of chapters that not only shape the research domain, but also present supportive real-life problems and pragmatic solutions. This book presents a variety of highly relevant themes, concepts, and applications in blockchain, discussing topics such as cyber security, digital currencies, and intelligent networks, fueling awareness and interest. With its insight into various platforms, techniques, and tools, this book serves as a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, research scholars, postgraduates, professors, computer scientists, and technology enthusiasts.