The Role of Blockchain Technology in Combating Tech-Facilitated Abuse

Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) is an escalating global concern, where perpetrators exploit digital platforms to harm, harass, or control victims. As this issue becomes more pervasive, innovative solutions are required to address the associated challenges of security, transparency, and data privacy. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review examining the role of blockchain technology in combating TFA. The review explores blockchain’s potential to securely store evidence, protect user identities, enable verifiable consent, and foster accountability through its decentralized, immutable, and transparent structure. Key themes identified include the key features of blockchain technology, challenges for implementing blockchain solutions, case studies highlighting the application of blockchain to combat social issues and a critical evaluation of the support services available to the victims. Despite its promise, blockchain adoption faces challenges, such as accessibility and ethical considerations. By synthesizing existing research, this paper aims to highlight blockchain’s potential in mitigating TFA and proposes directions for future interdisciplinary exploration.