In this series of posts, I am providing insights in a technology that will change our world. Blockchain has been said to be as important invention as the Internet and Johann Palychata, a research analyst from BNP Baripas, called Blockchain an invention like the steam or combustion engine. In part 1 of this series I gave an introduction to Blockchain and in part 2 I provided … [Read more...] about What is the Blockchain part 3 Blockchain Startups and Five Challenges to Overcome
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The future of money may be blockchain. This technology is quickly changing the way we do business, and it has huge implications for organisations. Here's everything you need to know about blockchain technology.
What is the Blockchain part 2 and Why It Will Change Our World
For the tech-savvy people among us, the Blockchain might be nothing new and it may be clear that it will have a big impact on the world. However, for many people, the Blockchain is still a mystery, a puzzle or an unknown unknown. Therefore, in a series of posts, I share with you what the Blockchain is, how it works and how it will completely change the world as we know it, if … [Read more...] about What is the Blockchain part 2 and Why It Will Change Our World
5 Ways Blockchain will Transform Financial Services
Blockchain is being hailed as the new internet and is driving transformation for businesses across multiple sectors, particularly for the Financial Services. But how exactly? Blockchain in a Nutshell Lets start with a quick recap of what exactly blockchain is and its benefits. Pinching a definition from the Financial Times A blockchain is a shared digital ledger that … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Blockchain will Transform Financial Services
What is the Blockchain and Why is it So Important?
Blockchain is growing in importance. Increasingly organisations have to explore what this revolutionary technology will mean for their business. Marc Andreessen from the well-known VC firm Andreessen Horowitz calls it as big an invention as the internet. Last year, in my Big Data Trends prediction for 2016, I already foresaw that 2016 would become the year of the Blockchain and … [Read more...] about What is the Blockchain and Why is it So Important?
How to Secure the Internet of Things (IoT) with Blockchain
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What is blockchain?
Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger, or a growing list of records, called blocks, linked together using cryptography. Each block contains a timestamp and a link to the previous block. Blockchain is often used to verify and oversee transactions, such as real estate or cryptocurrency purchases or diamond trades.
Beyond this, however, blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize many industries, but it’s still in its early stages of development. Today, blockchain technology is also used to create new applications, such as contracts and supply chain management systems.
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How does blockchain work?
At its most basic, a blockchain is a digital ledger of transactions. When someone wants to make a transaction, they broadcast it to the network, and the computers in the network verify it. Once verified, it is added to the blockchain as a block. Blocks are chained together, forming the blockchain.
This chain is distributed across the network, so everyone has a copy. Transactions are secure because the network verifies them before they are added to the blockchain. And because everyone has a copy of the blockchain, it is tough to fraudulently add or remove blocks from the chain.
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Who owns blockchain?
No single entity controls the technology. Instead, blockchain is maintained by a network of computers all over the world. However, we can trace the origins of blockchain back to a single person: Satoshi Nakamoto. Nakamoto is the pseudonym used by the person or team who created the first-ever cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.
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Why is blockchain important?
Blockchain is important because it is secure and tamper-proof. Transactions recorded on the blockchain cannot be changed or deleted, making it an ideal way to track financial transactions. In addition, blockchain is transparent – anyone can view the transaction history of any given address.
This transparency helps to ensure that all transactions are legitimate and that no one is trying to cheat the system. Finally, blockchain is decentralized, which means that no one person or organization controls it. This makes it resistant to manipulation and creates a level playing field for all users.
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What companies use blockchain?
From start-ups to Fortune 500 firms, many businesses are incorporating blockchain into their day-to-day operations. In doing so, they are improving efficiency and transparency and opening up new opportunities for innovation.
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How is the blockchain changing money and business?
A blockchain is a powerful tool because it is distributed across a network of computers, making it virtually impossible to tamper with. This makes it an ideal tool for tracking sensitive information. For example, many banks are now experimenting with using blockchain to settle international payments, which can significantly reduce transaction times and costs.
Blockchain is also being used to create an immutable record of digital assets, such as copyrights and votes. As technology continues to develop, there are endless possibilities for how it can be used to change the way we do business.
