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.
Briefing paper
Revolutionising health: predicting patient health using blockchain and wearable technology
Wearable technology has taken the world by storm over the past number of years. Members of the public have been liberated, finally able to take control over their health, wellbeing and lifestyle. More so now than ever, lifestyle has become a major factor in the success of many sectors. If we look at retail, experiential...
Report
Cryptocurrency and blockchain explained
This paper provides a brief introduction to cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Video
CIFR Seminar - Blockchains and the Future of Finance
This video outlines why the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is presently studying whether to convert the exchange to blockchain technology.
Audio
Blockchain
The blockchain technology that began life via virtual currency bitcoin could yet prove as transformative as the internet. The structure of blockchain ensures that any transaction between two entities only proceeds on the basis of transparency and consensus. So could fraud be a thing of the past? Will blockchain revolutionise business and society as developers...