Blockchain Networks:

Abstract

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Overcoming the Technological Barriers in the Blockchain Supply Chain for Small Carriers

“…Token units are meant to serve as digital coins. Transferring token units means removing or debiting funds from the sending account balance and adding or crediting them to the receiving account balance [7]. Blockchain has gained a lot of attention with its architecture, specific features (immutability of data once stored, real-time data sharing, distribution, decentralised, etc.)…”