1. How does block chain enable digital provenance?
The term provenance originates in the fine art world to describe a work of art or literature has documented evidence to prove the work has not been altered and is original. So when data provenance within a block chain database has been added it generates historical records for any piece of data. The block chain stores data provenance that contains changes made to data, where it originates and moves to, and who makes those changes over time. Essentially data provenance is showing your work in blockchain. This transparent record information can then be trusted for data validation and audit purposes.
2. Why doesn’t a normal database bring the same provenance?
A normal database is centralized that is controlled by a single entity that can be manipulated or changed. So, a block chain ledger provides a de-centralized location of the data where where information can only be added and not changed.
3. Why is digital provenance such a great benefit to many businesses?
Business can benefit from provenance by tracking both goods and services of goods in real time. Provenance enables businesses to easily collate their data, along with open data, and also verify data on an immutable data ledger on the a block chain. The block chain holds the most important information and allows anyone to check its validity.