An Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Entrepreneur, researcher and co-chair of the IEEE Blockchain Initiative Dr. Ramesh Ramadoss provides an overview of blockchain technology and its uses from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to emerging financial, commercial, and government applications.

This talk will provide an introduction to blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). In 2009, Bitcoin was launched as peer-to-peer electronic cash. In 2015, programmable blockchain/DLT infrastructure projects such as Ethereum, Hyperledger, and R3 Corda were launched.

Over the last decade, the blockchain/DLT field has evolved to encompass a collection of novel distributed computer network architectures implemented using consensus protocols and data structures.

This talk provides an overview of blockchain applications in startups, enterprises, and government services. Further, this talk will highlight various novel emerging use cases such as:

• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
• Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
• Play-to-Earn (P2E) games
• Metaverse
• Decentralized internet