Introduction Blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is one of the hottest topics of discussion in both business and government circles. It’s an immutable ledger that records transactions on a peer-to-peer network in real time — but what exactly does this mean for you? Well, […]
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Introduction The word ‘decentralized’ gets thrown around a lot in the blockchain world. It’s easy to see why: This is a field that promises to make life less centralized, after all. But what does it really mean? I’ve spent the last few months investigating this question as part of my […]
Introduction Finra, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, is the self-regulatory organization for US brokerage firms. It has been collaborating with regulators and other industry organizations to develop blockchain technology that can be used to improve regulatory oversight of financial markets. Their goal is to create an immutable record of transaction […]
Introduction Tokenization is a way to turn real-world items, like art and property, into digital tokens that can be traded on blockchain. It’s a fast-growing trend in the world of finance that promises to add liquidity to markets and expand investment options for individuals. What is tokenization? Tokenization is the […]
Introduction Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize government services. Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions in an ongoing chain of data blocks. The technology has been around since 2009, when it was used by Satoshi Nakamoto to create Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. Over […]
Introduction Blockchain is the technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. A blockchain, or distributed ledger, is a decentralized database that records transactions across many computers so that the record cannot be altered retroactively without alteration of all subsequent blocks and the collusion of the network. Blockchain: A Beginner’s Guide (Part […]
Introduction The blockchain is a network of computers that verifies and stores data in a way that’s transparent to all participants, but that can’t be changed without being noticed by everyone. The blockchain is a network The blockchain is a network. It’s a distributed ledger that keeps track of all […]
Introduction The world has seen the rise of new technology that is changing how we do business and live our lives. From smartphones to smart homes and everything in between, technology moves at a lightning-fast pace. One such innovation is blockchain technology. The blockchain is a digital ledger that records […]
Introduction The blockchain is a digital ledger that keeps track of transactions, such as cryptocurrencies. The technology can also be used for a wide range of financial and non-financial applications. The concept of the blockchain is relatively simple, but it’s the underlying technology that has the potential to revolutionize the […]
Introduction Blockchain technology is a hot topic, but it’s still early days. In this guide, we’ll explain how blockchain works and why it has the potential to transform business processes. What is blockchain? Blockchain is a digital ledger for recording and verifying transactions. It’s a database that is shared across […]