1. Cashless transactions

2. Blockchain with Smart Contracts
Blockchain = Bitcoin right? Not really! Because behind the blockchain, there is a technology with a lot of potential, which is also called Distributed Ledger. Its origins go back to the year 1991 and it is more than just the basis for crypto currencies. The name Blockchain is derived from its nature: Blocks of information that are lined up in a chain.
Simply explained: The information contained in a blockchain is distributed and stored on all devices/storage media that are part of a blockchain.
This means that if new information (i.e. another block) is created, it is also added to all other devices that are part of the system – ideally simultaneously. This makes the stored information particularly forgery-proof. But where exactly is the potential for trade here? The Blockchain/Distributed Ledger technology offers the possibility to monitor international supply chains seamlessly. This is particularly important for sustainable or ecological trading, fashion and manufacturing companies.
Automotive companies such as Daimler and VW have already started pilot projects to monitor their supply chains for individual raw materials in a more transparent and tamper-proof manner. This technology is certainly not yet 100% ready, but offers great potential for commerce. In this video you will find a visual example of how a supply chain works on a blockchain basis using computer parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8ow4b5YCQU
3. Augmented Reality

4. Autonomous robots

5. Digital in-store assistance systems