Blockchain
Alternative labels
Blockchain technology
Blockchains
Description
Blockchain is an open-sourced, decentralised, public and digital computer protocol stored on many different computers at once which allows for users to transact, peer-to-peer. The blocks are a growing list of records linked together using cryptography, forming a publicly distributed ledger.
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Guidelines for improving blockchain’s environmental, social and economic impact
Blockchain has the potential to revolutionise the energy sector by enabling the creation of decentralised, efficient and secure systems for managing energy production, distribution and consumption. This report examines some of the current issues involved in developing such systems.
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Report on the production of digital commons and on the conditions of the organisation and action of the Digital Commons Policy Council
The Digital Commons Policy Council was created to build connections between the worlds of policy-making and of community-based digital innovation. This report documents their activities and outlines some future plans.
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The digital CBD roadmap: a vision for Melbourne as a leading digital city
This report outlines a vision for Melbourne to start moving towards a globally influential digital city by as soon as 2023 - if funding is prioritised. This would allow for a more efficient and effective economy, while creating a city that is secure, connected and inclusive.
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Digital assets in Australia: final report
This report recommends the development of a principles-based regulatory framework for digital assets, such as private stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), tokens and cryptocurrencies.
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Mapping the blockchain ecosystem in India and Australia
This report presents the results and findings from the first stage of a collaborative research project, providing a baseline understanding of the non-financial blockchain ecosystem in India and Australia.