1、 Draft Discussion Paper Blockchain: The India Strategy 2 This page has been intentionally left blank Draft Discussion Paper Blockchain: The India Strategy 3 Acknowledgments In writing Blockchain: The India Strategy, Arnab Kumar, Tanay Mahindru, Punit Shukla and Aalekh Sharan have made valuable contr
2、ibutions. The support of several of our partners and contributors are also thankfully acknowledged. A list of all partners and contributors is appended at the end of this Strategy document Anna Roy Senior Advisor NITI Aayog Draft Discussion Paper Blockchain: The India Strategy 4 Contents FOREWORD 5
3、INTRODUCTION 6 BLOCKCHAIN: THE NEW TRUST PARADIGM 8 THE BLOCKCHAIN NECESSITY FRAMEWORK 16 CHALLENGES IN BLOCKCHAIN IMPLEMENTATION 26 BLOCKCHAIN USE CASES 31 WAY FORWARD 52 APPENDIX I: BLOCKCHAIN EXPLAINED 53 Draft Discussion Paper Blockchain: The India Strategy 5 Foreword Blockchain has emerged to b
4、ecome a potentially transformative force in multiple aspects of government and private sector operations. Its potential has been recognized globally, with a variety of international organizations and technology companies highlighting the benefits of its application in reducing costs of operation and
5、 compliance, as well as in improving efficiencies. While the technical underpinnings of the technology can be intimidating to a large section of policy and decision makers simply and functionally, blockchain can enable ease of collaboration for enterprises and the ease of living for our citizens by
6、bringing in transparency across government and private sector interfaces. Despite the fact that the technology is still in a nascent stage of its development and adoption as it continues to evolve, it is important for stakeholders such as policy makers, regulators, industry and citizens to understan