Although the enthusiasm surrounding blockchain technology has waned, the infrastructure behind bitcoin’s notable rise (and fall) in recent years still presents a compelling case to securely authenticate the exchange of valuable assets. What is a Blockchain? A blockchain essentially consists of records (“blocks”) that are inextricably linked and secured (into the “chain”) using cryptography[1].  These records exist via a distributed ledger[2] system that creates an open-source, decentralised mechanism for exchanging all types of information and transfers of value.  The data on the blockchain is transparently validated by consensus (there are no intermediaries).  This data, once stored, cannot be modified or deleted[3]. What is a Smart Contract? A digital protocol that can verify, facilitate and enforce the performance of a contract regardless of its complexity. Using mathematically complex algorithms, all aspects of a contract can be made partly or fully self-executing... [Read More]