Blockchain Microservices Architectures Supporting Inclusive Financial Platforms and Driving Sustainable Access to Digital Banking

• Author(s): Olaolu Samuel Adesanya ; Akindamola Samuel Akinola ; Lawrence Damilare Oyeniyi
• Paper ID: 1710640
• Page: 408-433
• Published Date: 31-08-2020
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 4 Issue 2 August-2020

Abstract

Blockchain microservices architectures have emerged as a transformative approach to building inclusive financial platforms that extend sustainable access to digital banking services, particularly for underserved communities. Traditional monolithic banking systems often face scalability, interoperability, and security challenges that limit their capacity to deliver efficient and affordable financial solutions to marginalized populations. By contrast, microservices architectures characterized by modular, independently deployable services combined with blockchain’s decentralized, immutable, and transparent ledger capabilities, offer a powerful foundation for designing inclusive, resilient, and user-centric financial ecosystems. This integration enables seamless digital identity management, efficient peer-to-peer transactions, and transparent audit trails, reducing reliance on intermediaries and lowering transaction costs. For individuals excluded from conventional banking due to lack of collateral, credit history, or geographic accessibility, blockchain microservices facilitate innovative solutions such as decentralized credit scoring, tokenized assets, and smart contracts that support micro-lending, savings, and insurance. The literature highlights the capacity of blockchain-enabled microservices to enhance financial inclusion by providing secure access to digital wallets, interoperable payment systems, and scalable service delivery across diverse jurisdictions. These platforms not only promote efficiency but also foster trust through transparent governance and data integrity, addressing concerns around fraud, corruption, and exclusionary practices. Furthermore, the modular nature of microservices allows institutions to innovate rapidly, tailoring products to the specific needs of women, rural populations, and informal-sector entrepreneurs. From a sustainability perspective, blockchain-based financial ecosystems contribute to long-term resilience by reducing systemic inefficiencies, enabling cross-border financial flows, and aligning with broader development objectives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The study emphasizes that blockchain microservices architectures represent more than a technological innovation; they are strategic enablers of inclusive finance and sustainable digital banking. Future directions point toward the integration of artificial intelligence for adaptive risk management, advanced cryptographic methods for privacy protection, and global interoperability standards to ensure equitable participation. By bridging gaps in accessibility, transparency, and efficiency, blockchain microservices offer a pathway to reshape digital banking as an inclusive, sustainable, and globally trusted financial infrastructure.

Keywords

Blockchain, Microservices Architecture, Financial Inclusion, Digital Banking, Decentralized Finance, Sustainable Access, Smart Contracts, Interoperability.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Olaolu Samuel Adesanya , Akindamola Samuel Akinola , Lawrence Damilare Oyeniyi "Blockchain Microservices Architectures Supporting Inclusive Financial Platforms and Driving Sustainable Access to Digital Banking" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 4 Issue 2 2020 Page 408-433

IEEE:
Olaolu Samuel Adesanya , Akindamola Samuel Akinola , Lawrence Damilare Oyeniyi "Blockchain Microservices Architectures Supporting Inclusive Financial Platforms and Driving Sustainable Access to Digital Banking" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 4(2)