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· 2018

Blockchain technology overview

Dylan Yaga, Peter Mell, Nik Roby, Karen Scarfone

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This paper provides a foundational overview of blockchain technology, its core components, and its potential applications.

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Key points

  • Blockchain is a distributed, immutable ledger technology.
  • Key components include cryptographic hashing, consensus algorithms, and distributed networks.
  • Properties like transparency and security enable diverse applications.
  • Potential use cases extend beyond finance to supply chains and identity management.

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Abstract

The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes the U.S. economy and public welfare by providing technical leadership for the Nation's measurement and standards infrastructure. ITL develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations, and technical analyses to advance the development and productive use of information technology. ITL's responsibilities include the development of management, administrative, technical, and physical

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Field: Computer Networks and Communications

Computer Networks and CommunicationsComputer Science