Blockchain and the Digitalization of Traditional Industries: New Trends and Challenges for the Future of the Economy

Abstract

The article examines the transformational trends determining the digitalization of traditional sectors of the economy, with a special focus on the integration of blockchain technologies. As industries such as finance, logistics, and manufacturing increasingly embrace these innovations, blockchain plays a key role in increasing transparency and security. The paper analyzes how digital technologies are designed to revolutionize processes, from accelerating supply chain management to optimizing smart contracts and asset management. However, this path is not without difficulties. The problems of introducing these technologies into established business models are also discussed and, based on a detailed analysis of various statistical data, a forecast is made regarding the role of blockchain in the future of the digital economy. CZU: 004.7:[338.45:330.34]; JEL: O33, D82, L86, O25