Blockchain: The Next Everything

by Stephen P. Williams

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An introduction to how cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are just one example of transformative applications that this relatively new technology makes possible. The author interprets the complexity into digestible anecdotes, metaphors, and straightforward descriptions for readers who don't know tech, and explains all of blockchain's most important aspects: why this so-called digital ledger is unhackable and unchangeable; how its distributed nature may transfer power from central entities like show more banks, government, and corporations to ordinary citizens around the world; and what its widespread use will mean for society as a whole. show less

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Informative overview of what promises to be a bumpy and exciting ride. Helpful explanations of blockchain and uses cases. Interesting predictions. Though some predictions are already dated due to the fact this technology is continuously evolving at blinding speed.

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