Blockchain could democratise banking, music – but at what cost?
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 07:20
in Mathematics & Economics
Few technologies have the potential to disrupt old institutions as much as blockchain – a system that maintains records on huge networks of individual computers. As with any new technology, it could be used for social good – such as supporting people who are priced-out of the current bank accounts – but the big challenge is how to limit its unintended consequences.