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The accessible, non-technical guide to applying and benefiting from blockchain technology.
Blockchain has grown at an enormous rate in a very short period of time. In a business context, blockchain can level the playing field between small and large organisations in several ways: Exact copies of the immutable, time-stamped data is held by all parties, all transactions can be viewed in real time, data blocks are cryptographically linked, all raw materials are traceable and smart contracts ensure no middle-men, ease of audit and reduced friction. The trust, transparency, security, quality and reduced costs of blockchain make it a game-changing technology that crosses sectors, industries and borders with ease. Even though the technologies are ready for adoption, businesses remain largely unaware of their full potential and effective implementation. End users require accurate and up-to-date information on the practical applications of blockchain -- Commercializing Blockchain provides it.
A practical and easy-to-understand guide to blockchain, this timely book illustrates how this revolutionary technology can be used to transform governments, businesses, enterprises and entire communities. The author draws from his experience with global retailers, global technology companies, UCL Centre for Blockchain technologies, the government of the UK, Retail Blockchain Consortium and many other sources to present real-world case studies on the use and benefits of blockchain. Topics include financial transactions, tokenisation, identity management, supply chain transparency, global shipping and freight, counterfeiting and more. Provides practical guidance for blockchain transactions in business operations
Provides practical guidance for blockchain transactions in business operations
Demonstrates how blockchain can add value and bring increased efficiency to commercial operations
Covers all of the essential components of blockchain such as traceability, provenance, certification and authentication
Requires no technical expertise to embrace blockchain strategies
Commercializing Blockchain: Strategic Applications in the Real World is ideal for enterprises seeking to develop and deploy blockchain technology, particularly in areas retail, supply chain and consumer goods.
Auteur
ANTONY WELFARE is an eminent leader in the world of blockchain, dedicated to helping others understand the transformational potential of blockchain technology and implement this, particularly in enterprise organisations. As global Managing Director of Luxoft, Antony is leading the strategy to deliver enterprise-grade blockchain solutions across all sectors, and using various leading-edge blockchain solutions, including Hyperledger fabric, Indy, Corda and Ethereum. Antony co-founded the Retail Blockchain Consortium alongside University College London's Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL CBT), to drive blockchain adoption across the retail value chain. He is also an advisor on blockchain to the UK government, a guest lecturer on UCL's blockchain programme, a member of Forbes Technology Council, a keynote speaker on blockchain and the author of The Retail Handbook.
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"Antony Welfare's enthusiasm for the possibilities of blockchain technology in many areas from the economy, industry, and society is profound. It is this enthusiasm and characteristically easy-to-understand style that makes this book such an invaluable resource." Damien Moore, Member of Parliament, United Kingdom A practical and accessible guide to Blockchain, this timely book illustrates how this revolutionary technology can be used to transform governments, businesses, enterprises and entire communities. The author draws from his experience with global retailers, global technology companies, University College London's Centre for Blockchain Technologies, the UK government, the Retail Blockchain Consortium and many other sources to present real-world case studies on the use and benefits of blockchain. Topics include financial transactions, tokenisation, identity management, supply chain transparency, global shipping and freight, counterfeiting and more.
Contenu
About the Author xiii
About the Contributors xv
Foreword xxi
Damien Moore
Foreword xxiii
Paolo Tasca
Preface xxvii
Introduction 1
Commercializing Blockchain 1
Antony Stores Group (ASG) Retail Business Illustration 2
Real-World Enterprise Level Use Cases Financial Services, Retail, Supply Chain, and CPG 2
Who Will Benefit from Reading Commercializing Blockchain? 2
Antony Stores Group (ASG) Illustration 3
ASG Background 3
History of ASG 3
ASG Challenges and Pain Points 5
1 Introduction to Blockchain Technology 7
Blockchain Technology Definition 7
What Are the Reasons Why We Have Blockchain Technology? 8
The Internet and Blockchain 8
The 'Trustless' World 8
Blockchain: The Internet of Value 10
Blockchain has Five Important Characteristics 10
Blockchain for Truth and Trust 11
Blockchain for Transparency 11
Blockchain for Security 12
Blockchain for Quality and Certainty 13
Blockchain for Efficiency 13
Blockchain Regulation and Global Trade 14
Other Important Blockchain Benefits 29
Blockchain Theory for Good 29
Blockchain and Diversity 30
Blockchain for All Types of Organization 32
Blockchain for New Business Models 32
Example: The DAO Decentralized Autonomous Organization 33
New Blockchain Companies 34
Blockchain Is Not a Verb! 34
2 Types of Blockchain 37
Differences to a Database 44
Consensus and Blockchain 45
ASG Consensus Example 55
Current Blockchain and DLT Ecosystems 56
Current Blockchain and DLT Ecosystem Summary 66
3 Enterprise Blockchain 67
Enterprise Blockchain and Trust 67
Characteristics of Enterprise Blockchain 68
Why Use Enterprise Blockchain? 68
Where to Use Enterprise Blockchain Technology 69
The Next 20-Year Transformation 70
Total Business Transformation Led by Blockchain Technology 70
Improved Working Together 71
Basics of an Enterprise Blockchain 71
Blockchain and ERP: The Future of the 'Back Office' ERP 2.0 72
Can Blockchain Technology Supercharge ERP? 73
What Can Blockchain Add to ERP? 73
Blockchain and Planning 74
Blockchain and Analysis 74
How Blockchain Technology Can Transform Forecasting and Planning 75
Use Case: Blockchain and Intercompany 76
ASG Intercompany on Blockchain Example 80
Enterprise Blockchain Summary 82
4 What Does Blockchain Solve? 83
Trust 83
Transparency and Openness 84
Immutability 84
Transactions Automation Smart Contracts 85
'Why Blockchain Will Be Transformative': Looking at the History of Contracts through to Present Day Usage 85
New Business Models and Opportunities 98
MonoChain: A Blockchain Start-Up Building the Circular Economy 99
5 Blockchain Powering the New Marketplace Model 107
A Fundamental Foundation: Marketplaces Built Using Blockchain Technology 107
Marketplace for Anything 108
Decentralized Utopia Reality or Dream? 109
Example of a Product Marketplace: Replace Amazon, eBay, or Alibaba…