It’s always helpful to know what to expect in the future, so we asked Forbes Technology Council members to predict which industries will see a “blockchain wave” next. Blockchain technology is renowned for its impenetrability and allows many to feel safer as we make bigger and more complex fiscal transactions online. Use cases include supply chain (chain of custody, provenance), addressing slow payments and claim denial issues in revenue cycle management, value-based contracting arrangements for bundled payments, referral management, patient record sharing, etc. Retail Supply Chain ManagementYou already see massive corporations like Walmart and BHP Billiton working to augment their supply chains with blockchain. Personal Data PrivacyGiven all the issues surrounding the privacy of personal data, blockchain can help users take control of their personal data.

Source: Forbes February 13, 2019 13:30 UTC