THE PECULIARITIES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORLD

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The experience of countries with developed economies proves that it is possible to achieve competitive positions only through the introduction of innovations into the main systems of the country's life. So, one of the main innovative technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution is the blockchain. This technology appeared in 2008 and has become widespread in many countries of the world, including Ukraine. For our country, which has chosen the innovative digital path of development as a strategic goal, it is extremely important to use blockchain technology in various industries and spheres of the economy. Therefore, the theoretical substantiation of blockchain technology, research of its features, as well as the impact on various industries and spheres of the economy is expedient and timely. The article examines the features of the development of blockchain technology in different countries of the world, including Ukraine. The main features of blockchain technology, in particular, transparency, stability, independence, have been investigated. A characteristic was given to them. The main stages of blockchain development have been identified. It has been established that the evolutionary development of blockchain technology has influenced the creation of blockchain projects and smart contracts in many countries. The factors influencing the development of blockchain projects and smart contracts have been identified. The features of the legal regulation of the cryptocurrency market in the world have been investigated. It has been established that each country has its own peculiarities of legal regulation of digital assets. The countries with the best conditions for accepting cryptocurrencies were analyzed according to the regulation index, political, legal and infrastructural environment. Countries have been identified whose environment is conducive to the development of blockchain and which are neutral. The countries of the population of which are leaders in cryptocurrency ownership have been investigated. It has been found that blockchain is used in areas such as tracking cash flows; making payments and providing financial services; identity management; signing contracts and settling disputes; establishing interaction with customers. However, in addition to the listed areas, blockchain technologies can be used in others, in particular, in the mining and metallurgical industry, mechanical engineering, chemical and light industry, agriculture, etc. It has been established that Ukraine has significant potential for the development and implementation of blockchain technology in the main life systems of the country, which will increase its competitiveness, as well as accelerate the transition to an innovative digital economy.

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