Blockchain: Can it be trusted?

Authors/Creators

Mohiuddin Ahmed, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Al-Sakib Khan Pathan

Abstract

Blockchain technology claims to provide unparalleled security and data privacy, yet some vulnerabilities have recently been identified. In this article, we showcase the key advantages of blockchain technology and look at recent security breaches, critically analyzing its benefits while highlighting some resulting financial mishaps. © 1970-2012 IEEE.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

1-1-2020

Publication Title

Computer

Publisher

IEEE Computer Society

School

Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research

RAS ID

31458

Comments

Ahmed, M., & Pathan, A. S. K. (2020). Blockchain: Can it be trusted?. Computer, 53(4), 31-35. https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2019.2922950

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