Why Developers And Entrepreneurs Should Be Excited By Blockchain

Given at the inaugural event of Philly Blockchain Tech, this talk covered how blockchain based technologies, like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, will change the world.

Transcript

1. /** * * @BenDiFrancesco * ben@scopelift.co * apbendi * scopelift.co * */
2. /** * * * * WHY DEVELOPERS AND ENTREPRENEURS * SHOULD BE EXCITED BY BLOCKCHAIN * * * November 16, 2017 * */
4. Time After Blockchain Before Blockchain
5. /** What is the fundamental change wrought by blockchain based technology? */
6. Time After Internet Before Internet // How does one distribute content?
7. Time After Internet Before Internet // How does one distribute content?
8. /** The internet enabled humans to disseminate knowledge and content without the aid of dedicated third parties to absorb the upfront costs of distribution. */
9. Time After Blockchain Before Blockchain // How does one transact collaboratively with others?
10. /** Blockchain enables humans to transact collaboratively without the aid of a trusted third party to execute and verify the activity. */
11. Large Medium Small Tiny Local Domestic International “Scale” of Transaction Region Friends/ Family; Cash; Social Norms Multinational Corporations/Governments; International Banks & Complex Accounting; Trade agreements & International Law Small/Medium Businesses; Credit Cards & Regional Banking; Contracts NOT ECONOMICAL
12. Large Medium Small Tiny Local Domestic International “Scale” of Transaction Region Filecoin, BAT Smart Contracts
13. /** */ Just like the internet, blockchain technology will bring about great change in the world. Much of it good, some if it disruptive. Technologists and entrepreneurs have the privilege of being at the forefront of this change! We should embrace our role, learn from the past, proceed with enthusiasm and wisdom.
14. /** * * @BenDiFrancesco * ben@scopelift.co * apbendi * scopelift.co * */