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suggest five benefits of using blockchain technology.
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five benefits of using blockchain technology include: 
1. increased transparency and traceability - records on a blockchain ledger cannot be altered making it more secure and easier to trace transactions 
2. enhanced security – the decentralized nature of blockchain technology increases security as well as reduces vulnerability to attack  
3. increased efficiency – transactions performed on a blockchain network are executed faster than traditional methods 
4. reduced costs – because blockchain eliminates the need for costly intermediaries, it can help organizations save money in the long term 
5. increased accuracy – blockchain technology helps organizations achieve improved accuracy in data recording and execution of smart contracts.
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