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ARTICLE · 18 MARCH 2016

Blockchain Game Changer, Part 1: Blockchain And Distributed Ledger Technology Deciphered

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Blockchain, also known as distributed ledger technology, is one of the most talked about tools in the technology and financial services sectors today.

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Blockchain, also known as distributed ledger technology, is one of the most talked about tools in the technology and financial services sectors today. In January, the UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Mark Walport, published a report called Distributed Ledger Technology: beyond blockchain. The Walport report sets out the benefits of distributed ledger technology and recommendations for its widespread application by the British government. In light of the findings in the Walport report our  Technology team will explore why blockchain and distributed ledger technologies are a game changer and their potential to revolutionise Fintech and other industries.

In this article, we will explore the history of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, how they work, and their advantages. Our second article will consider the ways in which they are disrupting and innovating the FinTech and banking sectors. Our final article will discuss the major legal and regulatory

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