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In this thesis, we cover blockchain applications in public administration. First we cover components related to blockchain technology. We cover especially issues related to management of digital evidence, electronic voting, and health data. In the beginning we cover hash functions and the general structure of the blockchain. Then we cover the cryptocurrency Bitcoin as an example of the blockchain technology. The management of the digital evidence is covered by evaluating three published studies. Likewise, the applications related to voting are evaluated in the light of three publications. Lastly, the management of health data is covered by evaluating three publications. For each of the three areas, we present an estimation of the applicability of the blockchain technology, in the form presented in the evaluated publications. Additionally, we cover a few other potential blockchain application areas. Finally, we present the general evaluation of blockchain applicability to the public administration and the conclusion.