Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency: Use Cases and Architecture
Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency: Use Cases and Architecture Blockchain technology is not only about cryptocurrency. It creates a shared, tamper‑evident ledger and programmable rules that help organizations work together. From finance to supply chains, healthcare to government, the pattern is similar: a trusted record, automated actions, and verifiable history. The value comes from transparency, security, and reduced need for middlemen. Two common patterns are public networks and permissioned networks. Public ledgers maximize openness and resilience, while permissioned networks control who can participate and what data they see. Smart contracts are small programs that run when conditions are met, enabling automatic settlement, verification, or enforcement. ...