Implications of blockchain to the law sector
In this article, we will cover a selection of important implications that warrant further investigation by the legal profession, with the transition to Web 3.0 likely to be disruptive if …
Course: Introduction to Blockchain for Business
FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) and concerns around blockchain
As with the invention of any new technology that stands to transform industries, such as electricity, combustion engines, solar panels and electric vehicles, the advent of blockchain has met by …
What are smart contracts?
Now that we have the ability to set up a database of information that has been validated and secured by a community of hosts, what can we do with it? …
How can blockchains change the way we do things?
Watch this video to learn about the potential blockchain has to change the way we operate in various sectors, and explore some of the ways that these changes have already …
How can businesses harness non-fungible tokens (NFTs)?
Before we go into a little more detail, let’s explore the term ‘fungible’ that is contained in the name. For something to be fungible, it needs to be interchangeable. For …
How do blockchains work?
One of the many impressive things about blockchains is that the way they work is both simple and elegant. Let’s explore the process together now. Creating a block A ‘block’ …
How is consensus established?
As we explored in the previous article, in order to ensure the hosts across the community of a blockchain are rewarded for their contribution, a consensus mechanism is used. These …
What is the promise of blockchains?
Now that you have an overview of blockchains and what makes them so interesting, it’s time to consider what they offer to us. In the context of business, let’s explore …
What does a blockchain-enabled world look like?
Watch this video for an exploration of how our everyday lives might change with the widespread use of blockchain functionalities, and how that could make your life easier. Share your …
Why is blockchain so interesting?
Watch this video for an introduction to what blockchains are, what they can do, and some of the interesting ways they can be used in the business world. Share your …
Implications of blockchain to supply chains
The key message is that there is now an emerging technology, the basis of Web 3.0, that offers the supply chain a shared and trusted digital platform to streamline activities, …
Implications of blockchain to healthcare
In 2016, Deloitte released a report on how blockchain could affect the Healthcare industry and concluded that, “While it is not a panacea, this new, rapidly evolving field provides fertile …