10 Articles to Finally Understand What Is Blockchain

in #blockchain7 years ago

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Blockchain, Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies… You might already have hear of those “buzzwords” that are becoming more and more mainstream. Bitcoin is also becoming a very hot topic, and you can find articles related to this cryptocurrency in finance and tech websites every week.

Although most people tend to believe blockchain and bitcoin are the same thing, the reality is that bitcoin is only a manifestation of blockchain. Blockchain is essentially the platform that enables bitcoin (and other cryptocurrencies) to exist.
Blockchain is a revolution going way further than just cryptocurrency. It will disrupt many industries (not only finance), and change the business model of many companies.

I curated 10 articles to help you understanding what is blockchain and some of the concepts behind it. I choose these following articles because they won’t just give you a definition of what blockchain is but explain it in layman words and by using examples.

  1. WTF is Blockchain? The Ultimate 3500-Word Guide in Plain English to Understand Blockchain

  2. How does the Blockchain Work?

  3. Blockchain Essentials Explained Simply

  4. A Blockchain Explanation Your Parents Could Understand

  5. Still Struggling to Understand the Blockchain? Start Here

  6. Here’s the Key to Understanding Blockchain

  7. What is Blockchain Technology? A Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners

  8. Blockchain for Dummies: A 101 Guide to the next Hot Fintech Trend

  9. Blockchain 101: How It Works & How It Can Benefit Everyday Life

  10. More Than Just Bitcoin: Understanding Blockchain

Bonus — Here are two TED(x) videos about blockchain worth watching:

Blockchain: Massively Simplified | Richie Etwaru | TEDxMorristown
How the Blockchain Is Changing Money and Business

You finished reading all these articles? Great. Now you should have a better understanding about what is blockchain. Just keep in mind that this is only the tip of the iceberg. These articles don’t cover blockchain in-depth, and all its possible applications.

Even thought some of the articles gave you a hint, the next steps will be to learn about:

  • Why blockchain is so important?
  • What blockchain will change?
  • Who blockchain will impact?
  • What industry blockchain will disrupt?
  • Who will be developing applications, smart contracts, etc on blockchain?
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Great compilation of Blockchain resources, thanks!

Perhaps after so much hype, it could be interesting to lower expectations a little :) this is an article I wrote about it some time ago (I'm not active in Steemit):

https://steemit.com/blockchain/@moodleman/no-you-don-t-understand-the-blockchain-the-cap-theorem-limitation

Regards,

Jorge.

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