BlockChain Technology Business Integration
Description
Blockchain technology is best known for the first killer application built on top of it, bitcoin, the worlds first peer-to-peer, global, decentralized digital currency and payments network. Blockchain is considered by many to be the most important invention since the internet with its ability to enable entirely new business models, and transform the way we live, work, entertain ourselves, and relate to one another.
Beyond Bitcoin: How to Make Money with Blockchain
In January 2011, $100 could buy 333.33 BTC. In April 2019, that investment would be worth nearly $1.7 million* (*In today’s dollars).
Ways to Invest in Blockchain
There are far more ways to capitalize on blockchain than just buying bitcoin:
Public Companies: Although you can’t invest directly in blockchain, you can invest in companies that you believe will materially benefit from the technology:
Mining Enablers & Traders: Provide the “pics and shovels” used for crypto mining, or trading platforms and crypto exchanges:
HIVE Blockchain owns and operates infrastructure for mining
AMD manufactures specialized mining rigs
Blockchain-As-A-Service (Baas): Providers of cloud-based blockchain solutions or consulting services:
IBM Blockchain helps business develop and deploy solutions
Amazon Web Services provides scalable blockchain tools
Blockchain Users: Companies actively involved in the development and utilization of blockchain tech:
Mastercard has applied for over 30 blockchain patents
Alibaba – improving logistics and payments with blockchain
Emerging Industries & Disruptors: Innovators creating new business models or disrupting existing ones using blockchain tech:
tZero a subsidiary of Overstock.com aims to disrupt wall street trading
Digital Garage partnered with Blockstream Corp. to accelerate blockchain innovation in payments and financial systems
48% of executives expect blockchain to change their business in the next 3 years.
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Monday, Aug 16