Open AccessMoving Beyond the Crypto-Currency Success of Blockchain: A Systematic Survey
Author(s) -
Mir Shahnawaz Ahmad,
Shahid Mehraj Shah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
scalable computing. practice and experience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.192
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 1895-1767
DOI - 10.12694/scpe.v22i3.1853
Subject(s) - blockchain , decentralization , currency , government (linguistics) , work (physics) , business , anonymity , computer security , value (mathematics) , internet of things , tourism , key (lock) , cryptocurrency , supply chain , financial sector , computer science , marketing , economics , engineering , finance , political science , mechanical engineering , linguistics , philosophy , machine learning , monetary economics , market economy , law
Blockchain (BC) is a technology whose value today is estimated by the success of Bitcoin. However, the spectrum of Blockchain applications goes beyond the financial sector. It has displayed enormous potential for revamping the customary industry with its key merits like decentralization, persistency, anonymity, and auditability. In this paper we conduct a comprehensive survey on the blockchain technology, explaining its structure and functioning. This work has analyzed the potential of BC in seven crucial sectors vis. voting systems, supply chain management, the security of Internet of Things (IoT), healthcare, intelligent transportation systems, government services, and tourism. Moreover, this paper has critically evaluated the traditional technologies used in various sectors, the problems in them, and the benefits that will be provided by the employment of BC. With its future directions, this paper will help researchers to create and realize new value for various sectors that is beyond anything we can imagine with existing technologies.