Abstract
Blockchain technology is transforming startups and international trade by providing secure, transparent, and decentralized solutions. It streamlines supply chain management, cross-border payments, and smart contracts, enabling startups to overcome traditional barriers like high costs and inefficiencies. Despite challenges such as regulatory hurdles and scalability, blockchain holds immense potential to democratize global market access and foster innovation, driving startups’ integration into the global economy.
Keywords: Blockchain, startups, international trade, supply chain, smart contracts, decentralized finance, innovation, global markets
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