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be integrated with the CAs CDPS; the typical implementation roadmap is on average 2 –
3 months;
 ASKTIRweb is used by TIR national associations to manage the TIR Carnets from
ordering to the point when the unused are returned. TIR national associations can fully
integrate the ASKTIRweb into Association information system.
Figure 3: TIR Electronic Data Exchange and Data Availability
Source: Author’s own compilation
2.1.6 Blockchain
The blockchain technology is primarily meant to secure the trade with cryptocurrency.
Blockchain is a distributed layer of data, which means that data is spread across the network on
a peer-to-peer basis in the network. Each block holds a copy of the complete dataset, encrypted
in the chain. The dataset is visible only to the peer to which it belongs. If a new dataset needs to
be linked in the blockchain, the dataset that is in the chain remains unchanged/intact/copied.
The new dataset is simply attached to the chain, as presented in Figure 4:
Figure 4: Blockchain new dataset insertion
Source: Authors own compilation
WCO recognized many challenges in the use of blockchain technology. These included the
integration of technology into Customs business model, data-driven Customs, the
standardization of data, collection of the data in an accurate and timely manner, the interface of