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Blockchain Protocols for Data Security

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The blockchain protocol is used in the digital currency Bitcoin. Any transactions are distributed and made tamperproof in a cryptographic way. This is now used in an increasing way in other areas such as enforceable contracts, event tickets, stocks, bank transactions, and drug trials of pharmaceutical companies.

News seen at: Scientific American - Tech