TEKNOLOGI BLOCKCHAIN DALAM KAJIAN PEPERANGAN ASIMETRIS: PERSPEKTIF INDONESIA

Abstract

Technological advances are changing the face of war and how we prepare for it. Blockchain, as a technological breakthrough in the field of information technology, opens up numerous opportunities for research and application in a variety of fields. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this paper aims to provide an overview of the opportunities and threats presented by the presence of blockchain technology in the study of asymmetric warfare. The study's findings are expected to be considered when making decisions to implement blockchain technology in the defense sector in Indonesia as an anticipatory strategy against asymmetric warfare. The benefits and negative impacts brought about by the emergence of blockchain technology are the indicators used in this research to explore the problems. According to the findings of this study, blockchain technology can be used to improve cybersecurity, reduce single points of failure in emergency decision-making systems, improve supply chain and logistics operations efficiency, increase the transparency of audits of procurement of goods and services, protect weapon systems and digital infrastructure, secure unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and swarm systems, and validate orders and battle information. However, blockchain technology has a negative impact due to its potential to be used for various cryptocurrencies-related cybercrime.