State in the blockchain network
Grzegorz Sobiecki, Magdalena Marucha-Jaworska, Jakub Wisła · 2024
In addition to the popularity of blockchain technology in the private sector growing for several years now, there has recently been an interest in implementing it also in public administration in many countries around the world. The blockchain technology may prove to be a very useful tool in the public sector – either of revolutionary significance or to affect the efficiency of public tasks. However, its application requires some political will, in-depth analysis and preparation of the state, with the participation of all the stakeholders of this solution. In this study, we sum up the findings of conducted analyses and reports on the cases of blockchain technology use in the public sector and provide an overall picture of them, exemplified by 78 countries which have taken various steps towards using the blockchain technology in practice. We also point to the institutional challenges faced by the countries that want to take advantage of the potential of this technology. Eventually, we present recommendations, mainly for the decision-makers responsible for the public policy, conducting public tasks and providing public services, allowing them to prepare in the right way for the use of blockchain technology.