ABSTRACT
Blockchain technology is not only limited to bitcoins or securing data, but it is a ubiquitous technology used in many fields from banks, finance and supply chain management to healthcare. Blockchain has proved to be beneficial for the healthcare industry as it maintains privacy and secures healthcare data. The IoT is not the only buzzword proliferating in the technological world nowadays however, blockchain and the underlying tech behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency is also becoming more ubiquitous and mainstream in the world market. Blockchain and the IoT as the perfect pair seem to flourish together as there is an immense need for data security for the mass of data produced by IoT sensors. The integration of two technologies going hand-in-hand can make IoT objects more reliable and secure in the network. In a post-Covid-19 era uses of blockchain technology will play a vital role in keeping medical data preserved and transparent. This chapter explores the basics and potential uses of the IoT and blockchain in digital healthcare.
