Breaking the Blockchain: The Security Implications of Distributed Ledgers
- Date:December 14, 2016
- Author(s):
- Test
- Report Details: 11 pages, 2 graphics
- Research Topic(s):
- Fraud Management
- Cybersecurity
- Fraud & Security
- PAID CONTENT
Overview
Bitcoin — and by extension its blockchain — has captivated the financial industry. On paper, a private version of the virtual currency’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) could be a common-sense replacement for an array of traditional networks used to exchange value. The blockchain’s speed and transparency make the technology behind the world’s most popular virtual currency an enticing proposition for financial services companies. But known and unknown security risks pose impediments to mass-scale adoption of private blockchains.
Methodology
To gain a better understanding of the issues affecting the security of distributed ledger implementations in financial services, Javelin interviewed executives at financial technology providers, industry associations, distributed ledger vendors, and security assessment firms.
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