Blockchain no setor público: uma revisão sistemática de literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Through government portals, it is possible to increase transparency and society's participation in government. Blockchain technology has been identified as an alternative to increase government transparency and reduce costs in the public sector. In this context, the article aimed to answer the main question: What is the current scenario of blockchain technology applications in the public sector? Method: A systematic literature review was carried out using the Google Scholar index, using works published between 2008 and 2018 as a temporal cut. The following keywords were used: "government transparency", "open government", "e-government ", "blockchain applications", "blockchain application", "government transparency", "open government", "public sector", "electronic government", "blockchain applications" and "blockchain application". Results: Several areas considered of interest to the public sector for blockchain technology deployments were detected, as well as areas where it is already in use. Conclusion: The theme has gained prominence in several areas, as can be seen through this research, which found reports of use in the following sectors: electricity, real estate, medicine, identity management, agriculture, commercial transactions, financial market, taxation, smart cities, smart contracts, government administration and electronic voting, among others. This systematic literature review indicates that screen technology has the potential to help the public sector.