Block Chain Research
Block Chain Research
Block Chain Research
By-ANJESH PATHAK
CSIT
Introduction to Blockchain
• Blockchain is a decentralized, transparent, and irreversible digital ledger system that securely and
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Working Mechanism of Blockchain
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Types of Blockchain
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ONLINE
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Why is Blockchain so popular?
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1 Efficiency
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Transparency
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Security
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0 Decentralization
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Benefit and Challenges of Blockchain
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Application of Blockchain
Cryptocurrencies: Blockchain makes it possible for parties to transact securely and openly without the
use of middlemen like banks with the use of Bitcoin and Ethereum for example.
Supply Chain Management: Blockchain technology can be used to track the flow of items
and supplies, increasing accountability and transparency, and preventing fraud and counterfeiting.
Voting: Blockchain-based voting systems can be transparent and safe. Votes can be reliably
counted and fraud can be avoided by recording each vote on the blockchain.
Financial Services: Blockchain technology can facilitate new financial services and businesses,
such as cross-border payments and settlements, peer-to-peer lending, and crowdfunding.
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Blockchain and Nepal
• The most used digital currency nowadays is cryptocurrency.
• Despite the current trend of cryptocurrency, Nepal government has banned the cryptocurrency since
August 2017 .
• The ban of this digital currency is because it may cause disrupt in Nepal's remittance, easier for illegal
money laundering .
• The use of blockchain technology in government offices can eradicate the corruption as blockchain
technology is decentralized and the transaction is always recorded in blockchain which cannot be
altered in anyway.
• The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made official statement that it is planning to launch its own
cryptocurrency.
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Most popular Blockchain Innovations
Bitcoin
50%
Hyperledger Fabric
Ethereum 35% 10%
15%
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Ripple
References
[1] A. Hayes, “Blockchain Facts: What Is It, How It Works, and How It Can Be Used,” Investopedia,
Sep. 27, 2022. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blockchain.asp
[2] M. K. Pratt and A. S. Gillis, “blockchain,” CIO, Jun. 03, 2021.
https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/blockchain
[3] “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,”
https://assets.pubpub.org/d8wct41f/31611263538139.pdf, 2008.
[4] “Types of Blockchain,” https://chat.openai.com/chat.
[5] “Cryptocurrency and Nepal,” https://thelawbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Anurag-Aryal-
Ors-AJMRR.pdf, 2022.