Blockchain and privacy: How decentralized systems reshaped data security

This research evaluates how blockchain technology transforms data security functions, especially regarding privacy protection. The rise of decentralized systems led to Blockchain emerging as an answer for resolving traditional data security problems from breaches to centralization risks. This research investigates blockchain technology, which advanced from its initial cryptocurrency framework into an all-encompassing data protection solution. Research shows that Blockchain improves privacy through encryption methods and distributed operations. A qualitative research approach enables examination of blockchain solutions with privacy components alongside analysis of zero-knowledge proofs and decentralized storage facilities. Technology solutions provide users with comprehensive data visibility and reduce exposure to unauthorized intruders and free them from central control systems. The adaptive security structure of blockchain technology functions as the industry-leading answer to privacy breaches by establishing strengthened data protection protocols for all operational activities. Supplementary Material File (ijsra-2024-0989 1.pdf) - Download - 730.09 KB Information & Authors Information Version history Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License.

Authors Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 318views 169downloads Citations Download citation Arfi Siddik Mollashaik. Blockchain and privacy: How decentralized systems reshaped data security. Authorea. 28 July 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175373167.76782088/v1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175373167.76782088/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. For more information or tips please see 'Downloading to a citation manager' in the Help menu.