Wednesday 29 August 2018

Why Blockchain Technology Is Highly Preferred In Today’s Time?

New developments in the IT sector have more or less transformed the way we exchange information and even do the transaction of money.  According to market surveyors and researchers, it is going to bring several changes in banking, insurance, and asset management in near future. Technologies like Blockchain development and mobile payment systems are a compelling alternative for customers who are tired of the loopholes present in the traditional banking system. Emerging markets are especially interested in these alternative payment systems. 

The blockchain is one remarkable development in the field of IT that organizations and banks are wholeheartedly accepting; prime reason being its effortless way of working. A Blockchain is basically a digital ledger that records make transactions, agreements, contracts, and verify everything when its time.   

Blockchains work on a special software that is readily updated as soon as the transaction, agreement, or contract is made across the network. It is due to the spontaneity of this software that more and more organizations are readily accepting it.   

There are many reasons why organizations are readily turning towards block-chain development. Let’s understand this in a bit more detail. 

It is a Secure Platform 

Blockchain database consists of blocks and transactions that are always encrypted. They are usually “hashed” or “coded” which is why it is very difficult for a foreign agent to penetrate this system. Hence, the integrity and security of your data are always ensured. 

A Customized Platform 

Banking systems are likely to become more ‘customized’ with the advent of this innovative technology. Many finance companies in developed countries have realized the increasing importance of technology in the finance sector and they have already started working on it. For instance, project finance companies in UAE are looking forward to investing in customized applications, crowd-funding platforms, etc. A customized platform ensures that you can access information without any hassles that too not at the risk of sharing for confidential data.

Less “Paperwork” Means Less “Maintenance” 

One of the most prominent reasons why customers are turning to alternative banking systems is because it can reduce a lot of paperwork. Everything is done online and that too in much lesser time. Traditional deposits systems are eroding as alternative lending platforms including peer-to-peer lenders are not getting any attention from customers anymore. If traditional institutions wish to stay in the market then they need to diversify their products and upgrade technology in their systems.

Technology is bringing some drastic changes in the finance sector and those days are not very far when almost everything will be driven by Artificial Intelligence.