State of Blockchain - Keynote

Explore the state of blockchain technology in this 24-minute keynote address delivered by Christopher Ferris, Distinguished Engineer and CTO of Open Technology at IBM. Gain insights into blockchain and distributed ledgers, pre-existing technologies, and the open-source landscape. Learn about the modular umbrella approach and Hyperledger's leadership structure, including premier and associate members. Discover the Hyperledger Effect, global meetup community, and bi-monthly face-to-face meetings. Examine five top-level projects, with highlights on Sawtooth Lake, Iroha, and Fabric. Delve into the potential consolidation of blockchain technologies and their future implications.

Intro
Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers
Pre-existing Blockchain Technologies
Perfect for open source
Modular Umbrella Approach
Hyperledger Leadership
Premier Members
Associate Members
Hyperledger Effect
Global Meetup Community
8 Bi-monthly F2Fs
Member Summit
Five top-level projects
Sawtooth Lake Highlights
Iroha Highlights
Fabric Highlights
Consolidation begins?