Open AccessBlockchain Technology: A Step Towards Sustainable Development
Author(s) -
P. Chinnasamy,
P. Deepalakshmi,
V. Praveena,
K. Rajakumari,
P. Hamsagayathri
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-3075
DOI - 10.35940/ijitee.b1109.1292s219
Subject(s) - blockchain , distributed ledger , computer science , key (lock) , data science , field (mathematics) , work (physics) , computer security , engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematics , pure mathematics
The goal of this research paper is to summarize the collected works on blockchain concepts, blockchain application area, blockchain problems, and draw appropriate conclusions. Since Blockchain is relatively an innovative technology, a representative sample of research is presented, spanning the last ten years, starting with the early work in this field. Different types of Blockchain use and other digital ledger techniques have been investigated, including their challenges, security and privacy issues. The key motivation of the review study is to detect the most favorable direction for future use of blockchain and research challenges in blockchain.