The Blockchain - What, Why, and How

Explore the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology in this comprehensive 57-minute conference talk. Delve into the origins of Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology, understanding its potential beyond digital currencies. Discover various blockchain implementations, including those used by Nasdaq and Azure's "Blockchain as a Service." Learn about the structure of blockchain, including concepts like ledgers, private keys, and unspent transactions. Examine the Bitcoin network, Ethereum, and smart contracts, while also considering architecture, flow, and lessons learned. Investigate real-world use cases, from Dogecoin to property transactions, and gain insights into the future of blockchain technology. By the end of this talk, acquire a solid understanding of what blockchain is, why it matters, and how to build decentralized applications (Dapps) with interesting properties.

Intro
Bitcoin
Silk Road
Wannacry virus
remittance industry
negative points
ledger
private key
Bitcoin balance
Unspent transactions
Who does the bookkeeping
Why do all this hard work
Single distributed ledger
Bitcoin network
Ethereum watchchain
Smart contracts
Architecture
Flow
Smart Contract
Lessons learned
Use cases
Dogecoin
Buying a house
Ever Ledger
Outro