All About Blockchain Technology


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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