پژوهشگاه علوم و فناوری اطلاعات ایران (ایرانداک) پژوهشنامه پردازش و مدیریت اطلاعات 2251-8223 40 ویژه نامه انگلیسی 4 2025 07 23 Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency: Emerging Applications in Secure Data Sharing Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency: Emerging Applications in Secure Data Sharing 205 232 728112 10.22034/jipm.2025.728112 FA Mohammed Abdul Jaleel Maktoof Al-Turath University, Baghdad 10013, Iraq Sumaia Ali Alal Al-Mansour University College, Baghdad 10067, Iraq 0009-0002-1563-4252 Kambar Kyzy Zhamal Osh State University, Osh City 723500, Kyrgyzstan 0009-0001-3325-7094 Samer Saeed Issa Al-Rafidain University College Baghdad 10064, Iraq 0000-0002-3313-5249 Ghada S. Mohammed Madenat Alelem University College, Baghdad 10006, Iraq Journal Article 2025 08 03 <strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br /><strong>Background: </strong>Blockchain, mainly known for supporting cryptocurrencies, has a much broader role, as seen in this paper. These fundamental features of decentralization and immutability guarantee improved security and transparency in multiple spheres of human life.<strong> </strong><br /><strong>Objective: </strong>The article seeks to review current literature on new prospects of using blockchain as a secure way of sharing data with the purpose of establishing its advantages and disadvantages in this field.<br /><strong>Methods: </strong>Relevant academic articles and papers published in the last 5 years were considered, and research cases of blockchain applications in numerous fields including healthcare, finance, supply chain, etc. This incorporates a review of blockchain within the capacity of data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.<strong> </strong><br /><strong>Results: </strong>The results show that blockchain can greatly improve the security and credibility of data in data sharing by reducing common vulnerability and offering reliable traceability. The technology ensures safe transactions of data and minimizes the possibilities of manipulation of data in fields which involve sensitive data processes.<strong> </strong><br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Opportunities for the blockchain for secure data sharing are demonstrated across several industries through current advancements. However, it also has limitations that includes size ability, compatibility and legislation issues which still has to be solved. The study should therefore consider the following recommendations about the barriers outlined above in order to enhance the application of blockchain in secure data sharing in the future. <strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br /><strong>Background: </strong>Blockchain, mainly known for supporting cryptocurrencies, has a much broader role, as seen in this paper. These fundamental features of decentralization and immutability guarantee improved security and transparency in multiple spheres of human life.<strong> </strong><br /><strong>Objective: </strong>The article seeks to review current literature on new prospects of using blockchain as a secure way of sharing data with the purpose of establishing its advantages and disadvantages in this field.<br /><strong>Methods: </strong>Relevant academic articles and papers published in the last 5 years were considered, and research cases of blockchain applications in numerous fields including healthcare, finance, supply chain, etc. This incorporates a review of blockchain within the capacity of data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.<strong> </strong><br /><strong>Results: </strong>The results show that blockchain can greatly improve the security and credibility of data in data sharing by reducing common vulnerability and offering reliable traceability. The technology ensures safe transactions of data and minimizes the possibilities of manipulation of data in fields which involve sensitive data processes.<strong> </strong><br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Opportunities for the blockchain for secure data sharing are demonstrated across several industries through current advancements. However, it also has limitations that includes size ability, compatibility and legislation issues which still has to be solved. The study should therefore consider the following recommendations about the barriers outlined above in order to enhance the application of blockchain in secure data sharing in the future. https://jipm.irandoc.ac.ir/article_728112_f9e9dcb208540e80ad966084ba03e7c2.pdf