TIS Picks: 5 Top Blockchain videos

5 Top Blockchain videos

Blockchain must be one of the most complicated themes we’ve discussed at The Innovation Station. A decentralized system that is purely digital and might disrupt our monetary system as well as many industries. We welcome you to go through this TIS Picks selection and see what Blockchain technology entails and what it can be used for.

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Blockchain Demystified

10:28

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“The distributed ledger is central to blockchain technology. The video uses an example of Yap island to show how it works on a larger scale. ”

Blockchain Demystified

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“The distributed ledger is central to blockchain technology. The video uses an example of Yap island to show how it works on a larger scale. ”

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Blockchain Demystified

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “The distributed ledger is central to blockchain technology. The video uses an example of Yap island to show how it works on a larger scale. ”

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India

Blockchain 101: What is a decentralized system?
Here’s a great animation by Westpac (Australian bank) explaining the distributed ledger mechanism that is central to Blockchain technology. A network without a central server where data can be verified by other users prevents hacking and fraud. It introduces greater transparency to transactions and increases privacy protection.

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Added by: Simone de Bruin, The Netherlands

"Blockchain" or Bitcoin: Understanding the differences

37:15

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“Having trouble differentiating between the terms bitcoin and blockchain? Let tech entrepreneur Andreas Antonopoulos explain the difference.”

"Blockchain" or Bitcoin: Understanding the differences

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“Having trouble differentiating between the terms bitcoin and blockchain? Let tech entrepreneur Andreas Antonopoulos explain the difference.”

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"Blockchain" or Bitcoin: Understanding the differences

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “Having trouble differentiating between the terms bitcoin and blockchain? Let tech entrepreneur Andreas Antonopoulos explain the difference.”

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The Netherlands

Bitcoin vs Blockchain
Blockchain legend Andreas Antonopoulos is the author of Mastering Bitcoin and Internet of Money. In his talk at the 2016 Deloitte FinTech Conference Antonopoulos explores in detail the differences between Bitcoin and Blockchain and shreds several statements / urban legends on both.

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How Blockchain can Change the Music Industry - Midem 2016

03:07

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“This Midem panel debates blockchain applications in the music industry: copyright, transparency and royalties.”

How Blockchain can Change the Music Industry - Midem 2016

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“This Midem panel debates blockchain applications in the music industry: copyright, transparency and royalties.”

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How Blockchain can Change the Music Industry - Midem 2016

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “This Midem panel debates blockchain applications in the music industry: copyright, transparency and royalties.”

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The Netherlands

Blockchain & the music industry
The British artist and song writer Imogen Heap found Mycelia4music — a service for artists which helps to protect copyright and to trace the history of their work online using Blockchain technology. The aim of her company is to establish ethical, technical and commercial standards that will lay the basis for a fair trade music ecosystem.

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DIA Barcelona 2016 - Keynote - Everledger

19:17

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“In this keynote, Leanne Kemp (CEO Everledger) explains how the blockchain can help stop crime and fraud in the diamond industry.”

DIA Barcelona 2016 - Keynote - Everledger

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“In this keynote, Leanne Kemp (CEO Everledger) explains how the blockchain can help stop crime and fraud in the diamond industry.”

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DIA Barcelona 2016 - Keynote - Everledger

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “In this keynote, Leanne Kemp (CEO Everledger) explains how the blockchain can help stop crime and fraud in the diamond industry.”

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The Netherlands

Blockchain & the diamond industry
Everledger is a London-based startup that uses a digital global ledger to protect the diamond trade from fraud. In this keynote speech, CEO of Everledger, Leanne Kemp, tells the story behind the company’s beginnings and how within just 12 month it disrupted the whole industry.

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Vinay Gupta - Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin

13:50

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“Calling himself a Global Resilience Guru, Vinay Gupta explains how we hypothetically can use the blockchain for global democracy.”

Vinay Gupta - Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS?

“Calling himself a Global Resilience Guru, Vinay Gupta explains how we hypothetically can use the blockchain for global democracy.”

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Vinay Gupta - Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin

WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “Calling himself a Global Resilience Guru, Vinay Gupta explains how we hypothetically can use the blockchain for global democracy.”

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The Netherlands

Blockchain & democracy
Vinay Gupta, founder of re.silience.com, discusses Blockchain technology in general and its future applications, such as its possible impact on democracy.