Explore the future of blockchain technology in this 35-minute conference talk from the SingularityU Mexico Summit 2018. Delve into the potential of blockchain to revolutionize land registries, global trade, and information sharing as presented by Nathana O'Brien Sharma, Principal Faculty for Blockchain, law, policy & ethics at Singularity University. Learn about real-world applications like Bitland's efforts in Ghana and the Tradelens joint venture between Maersk and IBM. Understand the basics of how blockchain works, its advantages in decentralized information sharing and storage, and its limitations. Discover why blockchain technology presents a unique opportunity for Mexico to leapfrog in technological advancement. Gain insights from Sharma's expertise as a partner at Crypto Lotus and her academic background from Yale Law School and Yale School of Management. Conclude by considering how you might leverage blockchain technology in your own endeavors.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
World Bank: Only 30% of Land Globally is Documented
Bitland: Using Blockchain to Create Land Registries in Ghana
How Does Blockchain Work?
Peer to Peer Distributed Information
Blocks are Cryptographically Connected
Why Blockchain Technology? Decentralized Sharing & Storing Information
Garbage In; Garbage Out
Blockchain in Action: Tradelens: Maersk & IBM Joint Venture
Bitcoin is Old Technology: Slow & Energy Intensive
Blockchain Technology Gives Mexico Opportunity to Leapfrog
How Will You Use Blockchain?
Taught by
Singularity University
