Blockchain Opportunities & Realities

Blockchain has attracted significant attention in finance, supply chain, social and environmental initiatives, healthcare, sharing economy, electricity market, government, and other areas. Globally hundreds of start-ups have received billions of dollars in investments with the promise that Blockchain will dramatically reduce market friction and intermediaries, improve efficiencies, and bring social justice. While there is great promise and opportunities, there are significant policy, regulatory, technological, and adoption challenges.