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Key to reaping any of the benefits is a digitalisation of internal and external processes. “There are definitely benefits. But two prerequisites have to be met in order for blockchain to become successful. First, processes within companies, and between companies, have to become digitalised and standardised. Second, a broad participation of stakeholders along the value chain is required; otherwise the value of blockchain is lost”, Smit added.