Stanford Seminar - Practical Blockchain Applications - Steven Pu

Explore the practical applications of blockchain technology in this Stanford seminar led by Steven Pu. Gain insights into the fundamental concepts of blockchain and its key implications for various industries. Discover how blockchain can be utilized to track responsibility rather than absolute truth, and learn about innovative approaches to data privacy. Delve into real-world examples, including arcade leasing, used car trading, and construction change management, to understand the problems blockchain aims to solve. Examine the speaker's vision for the future of blockchain and the ongoing development of practical solutions. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of blockchain's potential impact and its role in shaping various sectors beyond cryptocurrency.

Introduction.
The upstart & speaker.
What to expect from today's talk.
What is blockchain.
Some key implications on applications.
No veracity guarantees in the real world.
Example: track responsibility, not truth.
Example: hide the key.
Our vision.
Our search for a practical starting point.
Arcade leasing.
Used car trading.
Construction change management.
Problems we're solving.
What we're building.
This is just the tip of the iceberg.