Enterprise blockchain is transforming business operations and reducing costs — Web3 exec
Blockchain technology is often a valuable tool in solving various business challenges due to its ability to create secure, trusted, transparent data sources, and it has gained traction across various industries as businesses seek efficiency and cost reductions.
Daniela Barbosa, the executive director of the open-source blockchain development firm the Hyperledger Foundation, spoke to Cointelegraph about how blockchain for enterprise is transforming global markets and industries.
Barbosa noted that blockchain technology has already demonstrated its value in various enterprise use cases, such as provenance tracking, logistics and cross-border payments. By providing efficiency and cost-saving solutions while saving time and labor, enterprise blockchain technology offers a reliable, secure source of data that enables businesses to reduce the cost of record keeping, automate business processes and increase efficiency.
Citing some real-world examples of how enterprise blockchain applications are already delivering value to businesses and consumers, Barbosa shared:
Although enterprise blockchain technology is transforming businesses and markets, Barbosa highlighted various risks and challenges involved in adopting enterprise blockchain and suggested ways to mitigate them. These challenges include a lack of complete comprehension of the technology’s advantages, use cases and its proper integration into business models and processes. Additionally, the expenses and time required for implementation and the complexities of onboarding all relevant participants have contributed to skepticism among consumers, businesses and the media about the role of blockchain in the business industry.
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