UK hospitals are using blockchain to track the temperature of coronavirus vaccines — from cnbc.com by Ryan Browne
Key points:
- NHS facilities in England are using tech developed by U.K. firm Everyware and U.S. blockchain organization Hedera Hashgraph.
- The aim is to keep a tamper-proof digital record of temperature-sensitive vaccines and pick up on any irregularities in their storage.
- Blockchain saw much hype in 2017 as cryptocurrencies like bitcoin skyrocketed, but the buzz around it seems to have died down today.
Addendum on 1/27/21:
- Universities use blockchain to streamline student services — from thetechedvocate.org by Matthew Lynch
A blockchain is one way in which universities can streamline student services. This article will discuss exactly what a blockchain is and how it can be used to perform this task.