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Blockchain & The Future of the Energy Industry

Blockchaintechnology is a chain of blocks used to store and transmit data in a distributed manner, creating a decentralized data ledger. Despite the relatively early development stage, blockchain solutions in the energy sector are highly potential. Energy companies, ranging from utility providers to oil and gas enterprises are recognizing the transformative impact of blockchain technology. Blockchain technology has the potential to transform the energy sector. The energy industry has been consistently catalyzed by innovations including rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and smart metering. Now, the Enterprise Ethereum blockchain presents itself as the next emerging technology to spur growth in the energy sector through its smart contracts and systems interoperability. Of the many use cases for blockchain, energy and sustainability are often less recognized. The main benefits of blockchain in the energy sector are: Reduced costs Environmental sustainability Increas...