Overview
Explore the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology in this 19-minute TED talk by Don Tapscott. Demystify the concept of blockchain as a trust-building, world-changing innovation that represents the second generation of the internet. Discover how this technology has the power to transform money, business, government, and society. Learn about the transition from the internet of information to an internet of value, and understand the role of blockchain as a trust protocol. Examine how blockchain platforms foster innovation and value creation, potentially reshaping industries like financial services. Investigate the implications for protecting rights, creating a true sharing economy, reducing remittance costs, reclaiming personal identities, and ensuring fair compensation for content creators. Gain insights into five key transformations that could lead to a more prosperous world through the widespread adoption of blockchain technology.
Syllabus
Intro
THE TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION
THE INTERNET OF INFORMATION
NEEDED: AN INTERNET OF VALUE
THE MIDDLEMAN
BLOCKCHAIN: THE SECOND ERA OF THE INTERNET
THE TRUST PROTOCOL
BLOCKCHAINS AS PLATFORMS OF INNOVATION AND VALUE CREATION
RETHINKING THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
PROTECTING RIGHTS THROUGH IMMUTABLE RECORDS
CREATING A TRUE SHARING ECONOMY
ENDING THE REMITTANCE RIPOFF
RECAPTURING OUR IDENTITIES ENABLING CITIZENS TO OWN & MONETIZE THEIR OWN DATA
ENSURING COMPENSATION FOR THE CREATORS OF VALUE
FIVE TRANSFORMATIONS FOR A PROSPEROUS WORLD
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TED