# Blockchains for Business Process Management - Challenges and Opportunities

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1704.03610 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1704.03610/

## Key facts

- Cited by 5 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 12 Apr 2017.

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## Abstract (arXiv)

Blockchain technology promises a sizable potential for executing inter-organizational business processes without requiring a central party serving as a single point of trust (and failure). This paper analyzes its impact on business process management (BPM). We structure the discussion using two BPM frameworks, namely the six BPM core capabilities and the BPM lifecycle. This paper provides research directions for investigating the application of blockchain technology to BPM.