In our “Blockchain” section, we explore the technology behind cryptocurrencies and decentralized systems. Here you will find explanations of how blockchain works, its real-world applications, and the latest developments in distributed ledger technologies. Read the “Blockchain” section on ForkNews to understand how blockchain is transforming digital infrastructure and finance.
Cryptocurrency conference Consensus 2018 is one of the largest crypto events of the year. Its influence on the crypto market and the degree of confidence in it can be compared to the G8 Summit, but in the crypto world.
“Decentralized identification for a decentralized world”, under this slogan the presentation of a new authentication system will take place. On the morning of May 16, Microsoft will tell you the details of using the bitcoin blockchain for a personal identification system.
The German bank Bitbond, founded in 2013 by Radoslav Albrecht, prefers to use blockchain for international payments instead of the SWIFT banking messaging system.
A DOJ representative will help track suspicious transactions to help fight crime. He will serve as project manager for Crystal's Bitcoin blockchain project.
Facebook has begun exploring the benefits of blockchain technology. The new team has a specific task to find ways to integrate a distributed registry within a social network.
China's Ministry of Public Security has developed a blockchain system that will help securely store evidence collected during police investigations.
On Monday, Microsoft announced the release of a new set of tools for application developers. “Today we are pleased to introduce to the public Azure Blockchain Workbench, a new solution that can reduce application development time from months to days. Companies can now spend less time developing infrastructure and more time refining use cases,” Azure general manager Matthew Kerner wrote in a blog post.
A group of major automakers have formed a consortium to explore the use of blockchain technology to make transportation safer. MOBI, as the group is called, was launched by major auto industry giants Ford, General Motors, BWM and Renault, along with other founding members including IBM, Bosch and Accenture.
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