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National blockchain roadmap
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Progressing towards a blockchain-empowered future
Publication Date:
February 2020
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