July 2024

Is Blockchain Still a Thing?

Enhance security, prevent counterfits, reduce fraud?

By now, we all agree that, in theory, using blockchain technology offers a strong value proposition for businesses interested in things like enhanced security and increased transparency. By creating an immutable and decentralized ledger, blockchain can fundamentally change how things are done in banking, supply chain management, and healthcare for example.

So why is blockchain not in wide use already for things like tracking products from origin to consumer or streamlining remittances? Is there something fundamental or structural that prevents its wide adoption?

Here is a selection of recent articles, videos, books, and blogs about the state of blockchain today.

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Top 40 Blockchain Applications and Real World Use Cases in 2024

By Notomoro

A great article that starts with a fresh review of blockchain technology before diving into very specific use cases in industries such as finance and banking, cybersecurity, healthcare, real estate, supply chain and logistics, insurance, voting and governance, Internet of Things (IoT), and retail.

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Here’s Why Blockchain Has Not Taken Over the World Yet

By Kadan Stadelmann

This article was written in 2019, and it seems like things have not changed in the 5 years since then. Unfortunately, blockchain continues to attract buzz and controversy. Is it a transformative technology or a scam?

The good news is that blockchain is not a scam, but the technology’s critics do have their points. This paper outlines four problems that the technology faces along its journey to ubiquitousness. But the question remains, why haven’t these challenges been solved by now?

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6 Must-Read Blockchain Books for 2024

By Kinza Yasar

It can be difficult to select the best material about blockchain technologies because of the topic’s popularity and the volume of material out there.

This article handpicks a few popular books on the subject written by experts in the field.

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