National blockchain roadmap

Australia is home to a number of world-first blockchain applications. Combining blockchain technology with other technologies can add economic value to a range of business sectors. Australia can contribute to an estimated global annual business value of over US$175 billion by 2025 generated by blockchain.

The roadmap sets out a strategy for governments, industry and researchers to capitalise on opportunities and address challenges. It also proposes signposts towards a blockchain-inspired future.

The roadmap also showcases a number of businesses applying blockchain, including:

• agricultural supply chains in the wine sector
• trusted credentials in the university sector
• transferable customer checks in the finance sector

Contents

• Foreword
• Executive Summary
• Context and opportunity
• Signposts for the future: 2020-2025
• Regulation and standards
• Skills, capability and innovation
• International investment and collaboration
• Sectoral opportunities
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Appendix: Feedback from workshops, government, universities and industry stakeholders in 2019
• Acknowledgements

Read more

• The Minister released the roadmap on 7 February 2020
• Ministers announced the development of the roadmap on 18 March 2019
• Read about blockchain and emerging technologies in Australia’s Tech Future
• The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is overseeing implementation of the roadmap

Contact us

Email blockchain@industry.gov.au