Despite Similarities, Is Blockchain Really The Next Internet?
The Blockchain is often touted as the next Internet. A technology so important that it will revolutionize the way we live our lives. There is no lack of interest in Blockchain amongst big technology companies, financial institutions, governments and even the members of the public. The impact of the Internet on our daily lives is now so complete that it would be impossible to think of a world without it. Canada and Germany have even declared the Internet as “essential for life.” Yet, we are not at a stage where Blockchain has assumed a similar role. So what will it take for Blockchain to....
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