Blockchain Technology beyond Cryptocurrency: Applications and Emerging Trends

Abstract

Blockchain technology, originally developed as the underlying infrastructure for cryptocurrencies, has evolved into a transformative paradigm with applications extending far beyond digital finance. This paper explores the expanding role of blockchain as a decentralized, transparent, and tamper-resistant distributed ledger technology across multiple sectors. It examines how blockchain is being adopted in areas such as supply chain management, healthcare data exchange, digital identity verification, smart contracts, voting systems, and intellectual property protection.