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Why Blockchain Adoption is Important for Our Future

By Frankie Wallace
November 23, 2021
in Blockchain, Digital Assets & Crypto, Industry Opinions
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Why Blockchain Adoption is Important for Our Future

Whether or not you fully understand the intricacies of it, the concept of blockchain technology is a fascinating one. The tech has the power to change the way business is done globally. It may allow for more precise and secure tracking of financial transactions and enable processes that used to take weeks to be completed in a matter of seconds.

Blockchain is a complicated process. In essence, the technology allows for decentralized confirmation of transactions that get added to a chain of transaction “tracks” over time. This makes it exceptionally difficult to hack and gain access to funds. Ultimately, blockchain is advertised as one of the most secure means of making major online financial transactions safely and effectively.

As more and more companies begin to move their platforms online and reach a wider global audience, having greater security is important. Blockchain stands to play a profound role in this. It can also provide a more open-source option, which can increase social benefits and transparency for everyone. In our more and more connected world, blockchain adoption is an important tool in our future.

Improving security

Blockchain technology offers multiple benefits to nearly every business or industry out there. Perhaps the most significant selling point for the adoption of blockchain is the enhanced security offered to users making transactions. This builds trust between industry partners and consumers, increases transparency, protects privacy, and allows for better traceability of transactions when necessary.

For instance, in healthcare systems, blockchain can be used for patient records management. The tech allows doctors, pharmacists, medical specialists, and physical therapists to document patient information all in one place. Better yet, all of this information suddenly becomes much more easily accessible to patients who are interested in viewing their medical record information.

Many experts even believe that blockchain technologies will make our world more mobile. For instance, numerous jobs that typically require a physical presence for security reasons might be reconsidered. Virtual accounting is just one example of this. With blockchain, accountants can process sensitive financial information from nearly anywhere.

Of course, as with any new technology, hiccups are bound to arise. Blockchain was once thought to be completely unhackable. This has proven not to be the case, which means anyone seeking to utilize blockchain still needs to take some precautions to protect online data from people with malicious intent. Blockchain is still one of the most secure means of protecting online financial data and personal information, yet it isn’t completely infallible. 

Moving to digital

A move to a more digital financial landscape for businesses is inevitable. Consumers are adopting online transactions at a faster rate than previously imaginable, especially with the unexpected Covid-19 pandemic. Without some online presence, many companies are finding that they have a difficult time reaching current and potential customers and increasing sales. For this reason, many businesses are embracing the change the best they can.

Fortunately, blockchain tech has something to offer here as well. Outside of some of the additional security measures, blockchain technology allows for much faster transaction processing times. Take banking for instance; in a traditional system, transactions and payments can take the better part of a week to clear. With the adoption of blockchain in banking, these transactions can clear in hours if not minutes.

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Blockchain technology is a powerful means of securing important information during online transactions. Because of this, it is a nearly essential tool of the future. As our commerce transitions to greater online dependence, blockchain can provide a fast, secure, transparent method of getting things accomplished and making a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

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