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Presentation on "All About Blockchain Technology"
All About Blockchain Technology
ALL ABOUT BLOCKCHAIN
TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Blockchain technology is a growing list of
records that are called blocks which are linked
using cryptography.
Every next block contains a cryptographic hash
of the previous block.
History
Blockchain was invented by
Satoshi Nakamoto whose
identity is unknown.
It is invented in the year
2008.
Blockchain purpose was to
serve as the public
transaction ledger of the
bitcoin (cryptocurrency)
BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchain technology was
primarily developed for
bitcoin to make it the first
digital currency.
Blockchain technology was
meant to solve the double-
spending problem for bitcoin
without the excess need of a
trusted authority or central
server.
STRUCTURE
A blockchain is a ledger that is decentralized,
distributed and most important public digital
ledger.
It records transactions across many computers.
Therefore to alter involved records an alteration
of all subsequent blocks is required.
STRUCTURE
Use of blockchain technology
It can be integrated into multiple areas.
Blockchain technology was primarily developed
for bitcoin to make it the first digital currency.
Use as a distributed ledger.
Use in business structure.
1. Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain technology is
used in most of the
cryptocurrencies to record
transactions.
Ex. Bitcoin network and
Ethereum network crypto-
currencies.
Facebook is planning to
launch its cryptocurrency
called Libra.
2. Smart contracts
Smart contracts could be
partially or fully executed
without human interaction.
Blockchain technology-
based smart contracts might
reduce moral hazards.
Use of blockchain technology in
other Area
1. Video games
2. Financial services
3. Supply chain
4. Insurance industries
5. Tracking digital use and payments
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