Scalability and security issues

Scalability in any blockchain is a fundamental issue. Security is also of paramount importance. Issues such as privacy and confidentiality have caused some adaptability issues, especially in the financial sector. However, a great deal of research is being conducted in these areas. A more detailed discussion regarding all blockchain-related issues will be carried out in Chapter 12, Scalability and other challenges.

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