7 blockchain mistakes to avoid

For hospitals and health systems looking to explore blockchain, here are seven mistakes to avoid, according to Garter, a research and advisory company.

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  1. Misunderstanding or misusing blockchain technology.
  2. Assuming the technology is ready for production use.
  3. Confusing a protocol with a business solution.
  4. Viewing blockchain purely as a database or storage mechanism.
  5. Assuming interoperability standards exist.
  6. Assuming smart contract technology is a solved problem.
  7. Ignoring governance issues.

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