Off the Chain: Blockchain Technology—An Information Organization System
Levi Dolan, Bethany Kavanaugh, Kevin Korinek, Brittney Sandler · Technical Services Quarterly · 2019
Blockchain technology allows data to be effectively organized, stored, and shared. Its unique decentralized authentication system means no central database exists to store information. All information is shared by a network of nodes and is continuously updated. Blockchain is currently being used across several industries due to its unique features: tamper-proof records, authenticity, transparency, and elimination of third-party brokers. These features offer potential for applications in libraries, archives, and museums as well.