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@article{205058,
        author = {Shaista Sabeer},
        title = {Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology: Security, Privacy and Trust - A Review Paper},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {5132-5135},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205058},
        abstract = {Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) have emerged as significant innovations for secure digital transactions and decentralized data management. The increasing volume of digital data and cyber threats has created a demand for technologies that ensure data integrity, transparency, privacy, and trust. Blockchain, a form of DLT, uses cryptographic techniques and consensus mechanisms to create tamper-resistant records across distributed networks. This review paper examines the role of blockchain and DLT in providing secure data storage, validation, and decentralized trust. It also discusses consensus mechanisms, security benefits, challenges, and future research directions. The study highlights how blockchain and DLT can strengthen cybersecurity while enabling secure information sharing across various sectors.},
        keywords = {Blockchain, Consensus Algorithms, Cryptography, Decentralization, Distributed Ledger Technology, DLT, Security, Privacy.},
        month = {June},
        }