…the world’s oldest blockchain predates Bitcoin by 13 years and it’s been hiding in plain sight, printed weekly in the classified section of one of the world’s most widely circulated newspapers: The New York Times.
Original: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/j5nzx4/what-was-the-first-blockchain
Blockchain technology is set to have a profound impact on a wide variety of industries, ranging from capital markets to the music business. While some use cases may seem obvious, the technology is still surrounded by its fair share of hype and uncertainty. As a manager, how should you approach the subject, and when should you put your money where your mouth is and actively aim to implement blockchain technology?
Original: https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/19/do-you-need-a-blockchain/
Nice, funny video that might just help a few folk understand this stuff: