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Blockchain for Decision Makers

You're reading from   Blockchain for Decision Makers A systematic guide to using blockchain for improving your business

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2019
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ISBN-13 9781838552275
Length 184 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Romain Tormen Romain Tormen
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Table of Contents (15) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: A First Step into Blockchain and an Exciting World FREE CHAPTER
2. Basics of Blockchains and the Illustration of Village Beta 3. A Technical Dive into Blockchain 4. Ethereum and Smart Contracts 5. ICOs and Tokenized Fundraising Methods 6. Section 2: Blockchain in Practice, Insights, and Achievements
7. An Economic and Historical Approach of Blockchain 8. Blockchain Legality, Compliance, and Regulation 9. Blockchain for the Business World and Achievements 10. Future Outlook for Blockchain 11. Section 3: Blockchain for Business Leaders
12. Infrastructures and Cloud-Based Solutions 13. Defining Your Needs 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

Deciding to implement a blockchain

Any organization should start with a problem statement. Starting from the technology is pointless because it does not answer the end user's need. I often compare this typical behavior as grabbing a screwdriver and checking what can be fixed with it. Sure, some stuff might be repaired along the way, but the main problem would not have been fixed. Hence, it is important to identify the problem first, before thinking of a way out.

Once the issue has been identified, you should focus on the simplest solution available and answer the question: Do I actually need a blockchain?

The final response to this question will most likely be determined by the subsequent questions:

  • Do you need to ensure a state of information or allow a digital value to be transferred between stakeholders?
  • Are all of the stakeholders independent?
  • Is there any trust...
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