What is Blockchain and why is it important?

what is blockchain

2017 saw the rise to prominence of cryptocurrencies, namely Bitcoin but some of its derivatives (Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, LiteCoin) skyrocketed in value. Whilst cryptocurrencies have garnered world-wide attention, it is the Blockchain technology behind it that is of true importance and potential. Bitcoin enthusiast John Pham describes Blockchain as ‘a distributed database that maintains a […]