Blockchain and the Stock Market

Abstract

This chapter investigates how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the conventional stock market ecosystem. Blockchain is becoming a disruptive force in many industries, and the financial sector specifically. The stock market has been one area where it has attracted a lot of attention. This study investigates the possible advantages, difficulties, and effects of incorporating blockchain technology into the architecture of the stock market. The chapter starts by giving a comprehensive introduction to blockchain technology, highlighting its safe and decentralized characteristics.