A Primer on Blockchain Use Cases for Modern Governance and Economic Independence

Posted: 22 Jul 2020 Last revised: 2 Aug 2020

Date Written: June 14, 2020

Abstract

Blockchain is a distributed network-based ledger that is secured by methods of cryptographic proof. It enables the creation of tamper proof self-executable digital contracts. ie, smart contracts. Emerging blockchain protocols have enabled adoption in major areas of research including governance, IoT, healthcare, banking and education. Blockchain adoption can help us overcome major issues in governance including electoral fraud, healthcare, data privacy, operational efficiency, information security, identification management systems, currency debasement etc., This paper will propose and discuss a Central Bank issued digital currency system (Digital Dollar), Digital Identification Management System (e-Pass), Digital Voting System (e-Vote).

Keywords: Blockchain, Governance, e-government, e-Vote, Digital Voting System

Suggested Citation

Sethuramalingam, Divyan, A Primer on Blockchain Use Cases for Modern Governance and Economic Independence (June 14, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3638694

Divyan Sethuramalingam (Contact Author)

Harvard Business School ( email )

Cambridge, MA 02163
United States
+1(240)348-9400 (Phone)

UMBC ( email )

1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
United States

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