The blockchain has already helped to revolutionize the world of currency. By using a shared, publicly distributed ledger, an entire network of users can keep track of their own material ownership and transactions. But soon, the blockchain will be able to track ownership for all kinds of things, including material goods like cars and intangible […]
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have long been the face of the blockchain, a technology that use a decentralized, distributed public ledger to record transactions. Currencies have been the first major application of the technology, since ownership and exchanges are central to their functionality, but now, blockchain developers are looking to use the technology for security […]
For most companies, supply chains consist of numerous partners that manufacture products in siloed environments. When you fail to provide these parties with the necessary visibility, however, it becomes more difficult to adjust to customer demands and maintain integrity. Because of the number of supply chain variables at play, many companies struggle to streamline this […]
As the cost of retail fraud grows year-over-year, merchants are constantly looking for ways to tackle security challenges and reduce their liability burden. Blockchain technology, with the ability to create secure digital wallets, offers intriguing potential solutions. Know-your-customer regulations were designed as a due diligence to prevent financial institutions and individuals alike from fraudulent transactions. Though the […]
The blockchain is supposed to be a revolutionary technology, changing the way we think about everything from financial transactions to cybersecurity. Yet only something like 3 percent of Fortune 500 companies are currently using the blockchain as a core part of their business. We might be seeing slow and steady progress, with consumers warming up […]
The ways blockchain is transforming business and technology is alarming. It seems like only a year ago only the most committed early adopters of cryptocurrencies and blockchain had heard of the tech. There were less who had accepted it. However, the technology is maturing. It’s gone from simple store of value to quickly building value. In […]
Blockchain has quickly become one of the most dominant and promising technologies of the past year. With digital assets soaring and fledgling crypto-startups beginning to find product market fit, the blockchain movement has finally staked solid ground. As many technologists and industry experts predict, we are just scratching the surface of this massive digital revolution. […]
Blockchain is a relatively new way of securing transactions through decentralization. It is a kind of digital record using cryptography to keep transactions secure. Because transactions are done over multiple computers instead of just one server it is much more difficult to change, hack, or forge. While many think of blockchain application more for monetary […]
Dubai is moving to become a fintech hub in the Middle East (and beyond). Dubai embraces blockchain technology for various financial transactions. Blockchain is increasingly recognized for its potential in the world of business and finance. It offers more than just cryptocurrency investments. Indeed, Dubai is allowing for real estate sales entirely in Bitcoin. Plus, […]
Blockchain came to the world’s attention thanks to its role as the underlying technology behind Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency. However, Blockchain has much farther reaching possibilities than digital currency. Blockchain, a distributed ledger technology, has the potential for applications in the stock market, banking, and beyond. One industry that is sure to see disruption […]