Blockchain (a shared, immutable ledger for recording the history of transactions) first caught the world’s attention when it appeared as a platform for securely and efficiently sharing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin among anonymous users on public networks.

Today, the technology is generating intense interest for use in a variety of industries and domains ranging from banking, finance, and insurance to healthcare, government, retail, and manufacturing.

To answer these and other questions, I am conducting a confidential survey on how organizations are adopting—or planning to adopt—Blockchain technology. I also seek to identify important issues and other considerations organizations are encountering or foresee encountering in their efforts.