Blockchain-as-a-Service (BAAS) is a cloud-based third party platform for businesses wanting to build and operate blockchain applications without in-house expertise. This model is based on the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.
BAAS offers several benefits, including promoting innovation, decentralized cloud storage, on-demand, pay-per-use, and micropayments, smart contracts, and data as an asset.
Industries such as supply chain, finance, personal identity security, voting systems, and intellectual property, use BAAS for seamless data management.
Important factors to consider when choosing a BAAS provider include rapid provisioning, data security, process control, smart contract integration, and permissioned blockchains.
Examples of BAAS providers include Ripple, Coinbase, Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Dragonchain. Companies such as FDA, CargoSmart, Naturipe Farms, Healthdirect Australia, and Boehringer implement BAAS provider services.
Blockchain-as-a-service is a unique way to streamline digital transformation process and eliminate difficulties when there are inadequately skilled people in the market. It becomes an efficient solution in building blockchain infrastructures from scratch.