How can blockchain technology be used besides cryptocurrency mining?

Question

Cryptography

More and more often I see the mention of the word "blockchain" in conjunction with the words "business development, revolution, new horizons", etc.
My understanding of blockchain: decentralized creation of cryptocurrencies, a la bitcoin.
Can blockchain technology be used for anything other than cryptocurrency mining? If not, then all these "revolutions" are the presentation of their own cryptocurrency? Why is there such a huge interest in cryptocurrencies now, if many banks and states are "afraid of bitcoin" and prohibit it?

Answer 1

google: understanding blockchain .

Answer 2

Several main industries in which blockchain technology can be used https://btcindex.ru/blog/useblockchain

Answer 3

It is also used as a source for confirming the authenticity of data and transactions.
Also in the financial sector, tokens / coins are used, instead of constantly using cross-border payments.
This concept is also called asset tokenization. For example, MasterCard is already testing such solutions. Details: https://bloomchain.ru/ico/tokenizatsiya-aktivov-ra...