Blockchain, a distributed ledger technology, is experiencing a surge of popular interest in the context of various domains, including electronic health records, supply chains, cryptocurrencies, and electronic voting, to name a few. A blockchain is defined as a system of record to transact value in a peer-to-peer fashion. It achieves its purpose as a foun-dational technology for removing transaction friction by mitigating issues of control, trust, and value. Blockchain may be described as a disruptive technology across multiple industries. A well-written book on this topic would be both relevant and timely.
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