Applying blockchain technology to healthcare: The cases of Ethereum and Cardano

In this paper, we consider how the introduction of blockchain technology into the healthcare system can address the many challenges the healthcare industry is facing. After outlining the evolution of blockchain technology since 2015, we focus on two representative blockchains, Ethereum and Cardano. We scrutinize their similarities and differences in light of their potential applications in the healthcare industry.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17480928
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Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
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Applying blockchain technology to healthcare: The cases of Ethereum and Cardano

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
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Applying blockchain technology to healthcare: The cases of Ethereum and Cardano

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Abstract

In this paper, we consider how the introduction of blockchain technology into the healthcare system can address the many challenges the healthcare industry is facing. After outlining the evolution of blockchain technology since 2015, we focus on two representative blockchains, Ethereum and Cardano. We scrutinize their similarities and differences in light of their potential applications in the healthcare industry.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
South University (US)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 32%
Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
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