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K. JungThe Quiet Crypto Revolutionhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9627-1_3

3. The Future of Blockchain Technology

Klaas Jung1  
(1)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
 

Currently, blockchain technology is most commonly associated with digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, the underlying technology of blockchain has the potential to be applied in a wide range of industries and systems. The decentralization of blockchain technology provides increased transparency and security in various processes, which makes it a suitable technology for real-world usages such as supply chain management, digital identity, and voting systems.

In supply chain management ...

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