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B: Once the artist has an offering and is ready to sell, the request can
be launched through a platform. The blockchain ecosystem provides
a global marketplace with multiple media companies, retailers, art
collectors and individuals who would like to buy the creative product.
C: Local regulators can demand to be part of the blockchain with a node
within the network. This will allow them to either take part in the
verification of the transactions or carry out an audit to make sure all
artists, media companies, retailers and individuals have been verified
through the KYC process.
D: Another important part of the blockchain is customers who would
like to buy the products offered on the platform.
E, F: The whole end-to-end process is automated whereby the artist gets
paid as per the agreed contract.
G: Last but not least, if the end customer, who would like to buy the
product like a piece of art and would like to know if the artist was
treated ethically and fairly by the business before buying the product,
the customer wallet or app can provide end-to-end supply chain of the
product.
SUMMARY
In this chapter, we discussed various use cases being launched through
blockchain and how the technology is disrupting multiple sectors globally.
We also discussed real-life financial and non-financial use cases and their
technical implementation through the use of blockchain technology. In this
chapter, we also articulated the benefits of blockchain on real-life use cases
within various sectors.
Finally, this chapter concluded that blockchain is here to stay and by no
means it is hype. It can create value add for businesses if used correctly and
with sufficient governance.