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Saturday, February 02, 2019

Blockchain and Trust

Can trust have an architecture?   in K@W:

How the Blockchain Ushers in a New Form of Trust

Wharton's Kevin Werbach provides an in-depth explanation of the blockchain, as presented in his new book.

 Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in technology today. But confusion exists about what it is exactly: The blockchain is often mentioned in the same breath as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but it encompasses far more than that.

Kevin Werbach, Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics and a blockchain expert, has written a book that explains this technology with great depth and precision. For example, he points out that bitcoin refers to the cryptocurrency, while Bitcoin comprises the bitcoin network.

He recently spoke with Knowledge@Wharton about his book, The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust. Following is an edited transcript of the conversation.  .... "

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