Blockchain could transform many of the ways in which people — and organizations — work together. By providing a simple, secure means for establishing trust in virtually any kind of transaction, the infrastructure has the potential to help simplify the movement of sensitive information worldwide. Indeed, it could make entire data sharing processes significantly more efficient and transparent, while at the same time reducing recordkeeping costs and the risk of losing information to disaster or sabotage.
The Applications & Future Directions page of this guide previews some examples of how blockchain technology might be used in libraries or by information professionals.
