COVIDCURE (COVIDCURE)

Distributed ledger technology has been proposed as a cure for pandemic related issues, including supply chain management, funds distribution, absentee voting and social distancing. Blockchain can assist with authenticating the identity of individual receiving funding or supplies, better managing the food and medical supply chains and validating the certifications and licenses of health care providers. The letter also advocated bringing together private- and public-sector leaders to develop a coordinated strategy that would leverage blockchain technology to facilitate relief to those affected by the pandemic.