Altcoin Roundup: 3 blockchain protocols taking the supply chain crisis head-on
Supply chain issues continue to make global headlines on a daily basis. Here’s three projects that are using blockchain technology to provide solutions. The world of blockchain technology has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade as the concept evolved from offering a simple means of exchange between two parties to a sprawling ecosystem full of protocols with real-world applications ranging from decentralized finance to one-of-a-kind digital art. One sector of the market that has been gaining traction as of late while the global just-in-time delivery system has fallen....
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