Blockchain: Hope or Hype? - Q&A Session
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore key blockchain concepts and challenges in this Q&A session featuring experts John Domingue and Sajida Zouarhi. Delve into topics such as decision-making in blockchain environments, cryptocurrency security, smart contracts, and the potential impact of quantum computing. Gain insights on public, private, and consortium blockchains, ICO governance, and ethical considerations in blockchain implementation. Learn about state channels, decentralized storage, and alternatives to traditional blockchain systems. Understand the lessons learned from Bitcoin and the potential applications of blockchain technology in smart city projects and national governance.
Syllabus
How the Dow ended
Who is responsible
Community decision
Smart contracts
Smart city projects
What can we learn from Bitcoin
Quantum computers
Public and consortium blockchains
Private blockchains
Governance of ICOs
Blockchain Nation
Ethical Dilemma
State Channel
Alternatives
Decentralized storage
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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