Blockchain and the Future of Networking

Explore the potential impact of blockchain technology on the networking industry in this 27-minute keynote address by Dr. Catherine Mulligan from Imperial College London. Gain insights into the DataNet project, which aims to create a global data infrastructure, and learn about near-term blockchain projects challenging established network building and operation norms. Discover how blockchain could revolutionize data management, covering topics such as identity, privacy, security, trust, and permissioned access. Examine the technology stack, protocols, and potential applications in mobile edge cloud coordination and data supply chains. Understand the significance of blockchain in creating a unified set of protocols for the digital economy and its implications for individuals, companies, and governments.

Intro
Why Care about Blockchain?
What is a Blockchain?
Today's Transactions
Tomorrow's transactions
Types of Distributed Ledgers
Universal Data Infrastructures
DataNet Technology Stack and Protocols
Blockchain and Mobile Edge Cloud Co-ordination
Blockchain and Data Supply Chains
Blockchain-enabled data integrity solution