Short description:

This book explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology and shows how blockchain can promote equitable access to resources and bridge societal gaps. It examines blockchain's role in enhancing transparency, security, and decentralisation across various sectors and in society. 

Long description:

This book explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology and shows how blockchain can promote equitable access to resources and bridge societal gaps. It examines blockchain's role in enhancing transparency, security, and decentralisation across various sectors and in society. The book addresses both the advancements and challenges of blockchain, providing practical use cases to understand the opportunities, limitations, and innovative applications of blockchain, envisioning a future where this technology drives significant societal change.

? Showcases practical use cases in healthcare, finance, governance, supply chain management, and humanitarian aid

? Covers decentralized finance (DeFi), financial inclusion, asset tokenization, and impact investing

? Investigates blockchain's role in environmental conservation, charitable donations, and ethical considerations

? Examines scalability, interoperability, security, and regulatory concerns and discusses self-sovereign identity and personal information control through blockchain

? Offers insights for policymakers on creating a conducive environment for blockchain while safeguarding public interests

This is a reference for scholars and practitioners interested about the impact of blockchain.

Table of Contents:

Section 1: Healthcare Transformation 1. Harnessing Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Healthcare Data Management and Analytics 2. Towards a Unified Framework for Blockchain-IoT Integration: Architectural Insights and Research Challenges Section 2:  Integration with Emerging Technologies 3. Understanding Blockchain Technology Adoption in Human Resource Management: A Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Approach 4. Blockchain Technology?s Key Components, Security Challenges, and Its Evolving Role in Modern Digital Infrastructure 5. Security Mechanisms and Challenges in Blockchain Technology: A Comprehensive Framework for Addressing Threats and Enhancing Integrity Section 3: Revolutionizing Finance 6. The Transformative Impact of Blockchain Technology on the Financial Sector 7. Significance of Cryptography Techniques In Blockchain 8.     Leveraging the Internet of Things and Blockchain for Developing Intelligent Learning Models 9.     Blockchain Innovation in IOT-Based Healthcare: Issues and Future Opportunities 10.  Blockchain-Driven Supply Chain Management in Industry 5.0: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability Section 4: Societal and Industrial Impacts 11. Healthcare Security and Privacy Concerns in The Blockchain Network: A Review 12. Implementing Blockchain in The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) Enabled Metal Casting 13. The Role of Blockchain in Drug Traceability and Data Integrity 14. Boost Financial Efficiency and Security with Blockchain 15.  Harnessing Blockchain for Biotechnology: Current Applications, Challenges, and Future Opportunities Section 5: Security and Cryptography 16.  Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in Financial Industry 4.0: Enter the World of Digital Transformation 17.  International Payments Using Blockchain: A Comprehensive Analysis of Efficiency, Security, and Feasibility 18.  Blockchain-Driven Solutions for Energy Trading and Sustainability in Microgrids 19.  Blockchain for Social Impact: Shaping Future Management Practices 20.  Planting the Seeds of Reform: The Effect of Blockchain on Seed Management