UK government urged to use blockchain technology to improve public servicesThe Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Sir Mark Walport, has recommended the use of distributed ledger blockchain technology to improve a wide range of government services.
Some of the services Sir Mark sees the technology being used for are tax collection, benefits, and issuing passports.
The report says: "Distributed ledger technologies have the potential to help governments to collect taxes, deliver benefits, issue passports, record land registries, assure the supply chain of goods and generally ensure the integrity of government records and services."
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