Transactions in today's digital economy is a complex undertaking involving supply chains, a great need for integration, points and various online services.
Trusted business relationships depend on data sharing and transaction verification.
Blockchain technology allows data to be shared securely and transparently between different parties. Updates are only made after consensus between the parties, ensuring data integrity. Furthermore, only authorized users can view the data and the blockchain stores auditable information, which can be encrypted to ensure privacy.
Until a few years ago, there was no way to verify the authenticity of data or the execution of transactions without the use of intermediaries.
Blockchain and smart contracts business rules enable automated updates and reliable transactions across participating organizations.
See below the main characteristics of blockchain technology: