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The Fervor Around Blockchains Explained in Two Minutes

Saving the planet, fixing healthcare, replacing conventional currency–there is apparently nothing that the shared-database technology known as blockchains can’t fix.

At least, that’s the impression given by the horde of governments, banks, entrepreneurs, and tech companies working on the technology. But what is a blockchain and why the excitement? If you’ve got 2 minutes, WIRED can explain.

Tom Simonite

Video: https://www.wired.com/story/the-fervor-around-blockchains-explained-in-two-minutes/

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