a16z Podcast: Banking on the Blockchain
Whether you think of it as a distributed ledger, decentralized database, computing infrastructure, open source/ software development platform, cryptocurrency, transaction platform, or financial services marketplace, the bitcoin blockchain is driven by two key features: that it is a peer-to-peer network, and that it unbundles trust. Imagine moving from Googling for things to offering proof-as-a-service instead (which itself begins with rethinking identity).
Why Your Business Needs a Blockchain Czar
Apr 25, 2016 at 22:17 | William Mougayar
Investor William Mougayar discusses how enterprise businesses are seeking to establish and implement blockchain strategies.
The Call for Blockchain Standards is Premature and Alarmist
Apr 17, 2016 at 15:30 | William Mougayar
Is it too early to be thinking about blockchain standards? Investor William Mougayar argues the answer is yes.
Regulation a Doubled-Edged Sword for Blockchain Clearing and Settlement
Apr 5, 2016 at 20:30 | William Mougayar
In this opinion piece, blockchain investor William Mougayar explores how regulation could impact clearing and settlement.
9 Myths Surrounding Blockchain Smart Contracts
Mar 23, 2016 at 21:22 | William Mougayar
Ethereum Foundation advisor William Mougayar seeks to debunk nine myths surrounding blockchain smart contracts.
Why Fragmentation Threatens the Promise of Blockchain Identity
Mar 18, 2016 at 18:06 | William Mougayar
The vision of blockchain identity promises to empower users but key questions remain, according to one blockchain investor.