ABSTRACT
The advancement in information technology has changed our life significantly. No doubt, the Internet, smartphones, and social media have connected people and society. It has contributed to various aspects of our daily life. However, there is also a dark side of cyberspace, that is, cybercrime. It is becoming a global threat and needs technological solutions to combat. Whenever there is a crime, there is a law to curb the crime. The role of digital forensics is to understand the ‘Who, What, Where and Why’ of the incident. Digital forensics is a scientific process to collect, analyze, and present the evidence in a court of law. As it is used to link the person with criminal activities, it is crucial that the entire process of investigation be trustworthy. Managing the digital evidence and maintaining the chain of custody and integrity of digital evidence are utmost important. This chapter discusses the applications of blockchain technology to address the challenging issues faced by the digital investigation process and forensic readiness. The chapter also discusses the legal issues and admissibility of blockchain-based evidence in a court of law.
