Blockchain is this year's buzzword – but can it outlive the hype?
by Mattha Busby from Technology | The Guardian on (#3EM9W)
The open-source ledger behind bitcoin is touted as revolutionary for everything from banking to health, but the jury is still out
The speculation around cryptocurrencies has obscured the fact that blockchain, the decentralised, open-source ledger that drives bitcoin, could radically change how ownership is verified.
While the value of the main cryptocurrencies fluctuates, "blockchain" remains a lucrative buzzword that companies have found is a magnet for funding. But cutting through the hype, could blockchain technology really revolutionise the way anything from banking to education is run?
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