Distributed ledger technology may allow for a shared, tamper-resistant ledger that can be updated by anyone with sufficient computing power, in contrast to traditional recordkeeping systems built on a single ledger managed by a trusted central entity.
However, as lifestyles have been changing and companies have been involved in increasingly fierce global competition, those traditional safety nets have become less dependable. This puts the public sector in a position where it has to play a greater role in providing social safety nets. As for the national burden, there appears to be some room for enhanced safety nets.