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Fit and value: The business case for blockchain

O'Reilly

It is decentralized, replicated on a vast number of computers, and secured by cryptography and game theory. For example, consider what could become possible when an Internet of Things (IoT) device writes to the blockchain.; This enables us to replace the paper trails and middlemen that we use to verify and audit truth with code.

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Database Resolutions for 2018

VoltDB

From the IoT , to 5G , to blockchain , it seems like we’re on the precipice of seeing some truly game-changing technologies come into their own; you don’t want to be left behind when they finally do breakthrough. Prepare for the Future.

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Database Resolutions for 2018

VoltDB

From the IoT , to 5G , to blockchain , it seems like we’re on the precipice of seeing some truly game-changing technologies come into their own; you don’t want to be left behind when they finally do breakthrough. Prepare for the Future.