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Demystifying the blockchain: a basic user guide

  • Written by Philippa Ryan, Lecturer in Civil Practice and Commercial Equity, University of Technology Sydney
imageThe blockchain is software that stores and transfers value or data across the internet. Image sourced from shutterstock.com

Companies around the world are exploring blockchain, the technology underpinning digital currency bitcoin. In this Blockchain unleashed series, we investigate the many possible use cases for the blockchain, from the novel to...

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