ICIKS 2023
Mr Asad Khan, University of Portsmouth (up676075@myport.ac.uk)
Dr Nigel Williams, University of Portsmouth (nigel.williams@port.ac.uk)
ICIKS 2023
Blockchain technology is the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) where
transactions are recorded in an immutable manner. Some of the prominent
characteristics of the blockchain technology, namely immutability, crypto
assets, self-sovereign identity, distributed ledger, avoiding double
spending problem, smart contracts (self-executing code), trust protocol,
there no centralized authority, value (altcoin) transfer, anonymity. All
transactions in a Blockchain are recorded in public or private ledgers that
are accessible to the system's users. Smart contracts, product traceability,
enforcement tracking, stock control, transaction and settlement, and
immutability of data are all examples of applications built on the
blockchain. These changes in market, economic, and environmental performance
have resulted in increased partnership expansion. Hence, given the
widespread use of blockchain platforms and smart contracts across multiple
industries, it is vital to understand the current state of technology and
the areas where this technology is enabling innovation. There is substantial
evidence in literature that there is concentration on few specific subjects,
such as security or the application of blockchain technology. With so many
stakeholders in today's service and industrial applications, it is critical
to digitize and strengthen the system utilizing blockchain technology. With
the existing traceability framework in place, data manipulation is a danger.
Implementing blockchain technology increases transaction transparency and
security, safeguards corporate data confidentiality, and enables equitable
resource sharing among all service and industry participants. Additionally,
this increases overall system efficiency, allowing for higher corporate
growth, increased throughput, and increased platform confidence. Blockchain
and DLT applications enable end-to-end visibility of data throughout the
production system. To ensure the trustability of this system, data must
originate from a reputable and verified "source." Mobile devices, smart
sensors on storage facilities or in transit, intelligent packaging,
surveillance equipment, and detectors capable of determining the composition
of different products in a non-destructive manner are all components of the
production system.
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