blockchain
First came Bitcoin, then came the blockchain; all about the myriad applications of blockchain technology and how decentralization is changing the world.
Looking to Advance Your Career in Blockchain? Here's How
The decentralized currency “Bitcoin” was the spark that had many people, developers, and entrepreneurs tilt their heads at its underlying technology; blockchain. The blockchain technology was theorized in the 90s as a secure chain of blocks that validate each other. The first actual and practical blockchain was created with the launch of Bitcoin by the unknown person/group Satoshi Nakamoto. The blockchain technology was heavily tied to cryptocurrency until a few years later when different organizations started experimenting with it. The blockchain capabilities were one of the main reasons that made Bitcoin the giant it is today. It didn’t take long for Silicon Valley to start familiarizing itself with it as shown great promise in every field. Investments by tech giants are helping in pushing boundaries and upgrading the current state of affairs of blockchain technology. A career in blockchain is becoming something very worthy and rivals many prestigious careers like machine learning and virtual reality.
By George Swagger6 years ago in The Chain
"This makes Cryptocurrency as easy as counting to three": Blockchain goes Sesame Street
Blockchain is the future. But how can you demystify this often complex and confusing subject? How can you guarantee you aren't accidentally selling your digital currency to a phantom figure on the Dark Net? Or even buying something with your hard earned Bitcoin which doesn't actually exist?
By Zoe Nauman6 years ago in The Chain
Blockchain-based Online Casinos
The gambling industry is one of the largest industries in the world. It gets more and more popular among people especially with the development of the online gambling sector. The development of the online gambling industry is a great technological advancement. The online gambling industry is the new level of technology. The industry gives exactly the same experience as the land-based venue, though without leaving the comfortable atmosphere of the home. Though, the online casino is not the last stop for the gambling industry.
By Mariam Pagava6 years ago in The Chain
Revolutionising the World of Recruitment Through Blockchain
It feels as though we have all been waiting for the world of recruitment to change in some significant and positive way for decades. Zealous, some would even say fanatical, change agents like me started to believe that fundamentally the industry was so broken, it was beyond repair. We’ve stood by and watched concepts which promised so much be introduced, bastardised and then stumble like drunks into the recruitment abyss of nearly-so technology and solutions.
By Darren Ledger6 years ago in The Chain
Could Blockchain Technology Be the Solution to Public Finance?
Public finance has always been a matter of concern. For both involved private organizations and government, people expect transparency in the way their taxes are being utilized while government seeks answer to their public programs and measure the effectiveness of their initiatives. Though transparency to people isn’t much of a pressing concern, the outcome of the invested capital is important for governmental decision making. Lastly, the fund allocation to various government agencies and supervising the flow of fund across agencies is a challenge.
By Niti Sharma6 years ago in The Chain
Stainless Chain
The first decade of the 21st century was quite revolutionary for the whole world. The very first gradual change was described and proposed by Darwin, while the other, the modern global change was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. If the evolution of humanity started from the monkeys, then the monkeys for the modern bitcoin would be paper money or cash. First, there were coupons, then there were coins, then paper money, then we got electronic plastic cards in our wallets, and now we have electronic wallets and instead of cash, we have Bitcoins. The process of money printing, in this case, is switched with the more advanced technology such as Blockchain which is gaining more popularity among different spheres.
By Mariam Pagava6 years ago in The Chain
Even the Jewelry Industry Needs Blockchain Technology
The jewelry industry has long since been associated with luxury, and for some, wealth preservation. The intrinsic value of precious stones along with gold or other rare metals makes it wearable concentrated wealth that mostly the privileged have used in excess.
By Jonathan G7 years ago in The Chain
Admirable Impact and Benefits of Block Chain Technology in the Banking Sector
Introduction Before now, there was the trade by barter system where goods bought were paid with goods in possession. Modern technology made us realize that we can do better by producing a legal tender, which will act as payment options. However, this too had its limitations, such as disparity in local currencies, difficult exchange rates, etc.; then, an advanced technology brought a solution to all trading problems that involved the legal tender, and that is the cryptocurrency.
By Robert Smith7 years ago in The Chain
Blockchain Technology and the Hiring Process
Blockchain is a technology that is quickly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. While not all of us are using cryptocurrency, there are a fair number of individuals who are adopting this alternative source of funding. Blockchain technology was originally developed as a way to track transactions without a centralized bank or financial institution. With the encrypted software that comes along with blockchain technology, it is virtually impossible to forge these transactions, or steal money digitally when blockchain technology is being used. While most of the applications for blockchain technology are based in the financial industry, there are becoming many more uses for this new technology. Learning about blockchain can help businesses a great deal during their hiring process.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in The Chain
