Blockchain Technology and Its Role in Digital Money is a profound scholarly contribution that sheds light on the increasingly vital role of blockchain in the evolution of digital transactions. Authored by four distinguished professionals in library and information science—Gaurav Kumar Jaiswal, Dr. Praveen Kumar Pandey, Mamta Vaish, and Dr. Ganesh Dutt Shukla—the book provides a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain functions as a decentralized, encrypted, and globally distributed ledger system. It begins by explaining how blockchain uses core technologies such as encryption, peer-to-peer networking, and data management to verify and execute transactions securely without the need for intermediaries.
The book elaborates on how each transaction is recorded in a block, which is then appended to a growing chain of data—creating an immutable and transparent ledger distributed across global nodes. These blocks, maintained by decentralized nodes, form the foundation of trust in blockchain systems, replacing traditional reliance on banks, legal entities, and institutional authorities. Through a lucid comparison between traditional databases and blockchain architecture, the authors illustrate how blockchain ensures data integrity, transparency, and permanence.
Not only does the book explore the theoretical framework of blockchain, but it also contextualizes its relevance to real-world applications such as digital payments, voting, registration, notarization, and contract execution—showcasing its wide-ranging impact across industries and governance systems. Blockchain’s emergence from the cryptocurrency domain into broader economic and administrative applications is carefully analyzed, making this volume a critical guide for both technical readers and curious learners.
The book further reflects the academic depth and collective expertise of its authors. Gaurav Kumar Jaiswal, currently Assistant Librarian at Amir Ud Daula Public Library in Lucknow, is an accomplished researcher with over nine years of experience and numerous publications in library science. Dr. Praveen Kumar Pandey, Assistant Professor at Mangalayatan University, brings over 35 research contributions and a robust academic background from CSJM University and Banasthali Vidyapith.
Mamta Vaish, Chief Librarian at KIIT Group of Institutions, Gurugram, is known for her extensive contributions to conferences and edited volumes in the field. Dr. Ganesh Dutt Shukla, with 15 years of academic and administrative experience, adds further depth with his background in research and teaching at JB Mahajan Degree College, Gorakhpur. Collectively, these scholars offer a well-structured and insightful narrative that bridges theory and application, encouraging readers to understand and adopt blockchain-based innovations. The book stands as a vital reference for students, researchers, technologists, and policy-makers eager to explore the digital transformation of monetary systems and beyond. With clarity, precision, and scholarly rigor, Blockchain Technology and Its Role in Digital Money paves the way for a more decentralized, secure, and transparent digital future.