Application use case-
- Supply Chain Management.
- Digital Identity.
- Voting.
- Fundraising (Security token offerings).
- Healthcare.
- Notary.
- Food Safety.
- Intellectual Property (IP).
Type of blockchain system-
There are 3 primary Blockchain-
- Public blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Private blockchains like Hyperledger and R3 Corda.
- Hybrid blockchains like Dragonchain.
The application better than the existing environment are-
Best application of blockchain technology is Smart Contracts.
Smart contracts are digital contracts which are embedded with an
if-this-then-that (IFTTT) code, which gives them self-execution. In
real life, an intermediary ensures that all parties follow through
on terms.
Special concerns that must be kept in mind for this
application-
- Blockchain has an environmental cost
- Lack of regulation creates a risky environment
- Its complexity means end users find it hard to appreciate the
benefits.
- Blockchains can be slow and cumbersome.
- The “Establishment” has a vested interest in blockchain
failing.