A blockchain consists of a circle of trusted partners who do business regularly and already have been vetted for security purposes. Even though it has been available for several years, blockchain technology is still a mystery to many business people. It is best known as the distributed database technology at the heart of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
Blockchain is here and now, and it will continue to gain traction as it provides transparency to the supply chain–especially in complex supply chain industries, such as the automotive and retail industries. It securely grants access to all transactions that are taking place across the entire ecosystem.
Here are some predictions from industry leaders on the impact of blockchain in 2018.
http://www.eweek.com/innovation/predictions-2018-why-blockchain-is-ready-to-break-out-in-the-enterprise