Cryptocurrency,Blockchain,Bitcoin,Supply Chain Management
A Beginner's Guide to Blockchain
A conversation with Fereshteh Forough, founder and president of Afghanistan’s Code to Inspire
Harshit Rao
| 4 min read | 2024-05-13

Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary force, offering decentralized and transparent systems for recording and verifying transactions. At its core, blockchain is a distributed ledger that stores data across a network of computers, or nodes, making it resistant to tampering and fraud. Each block in the chain contains a timestamped batch of transactions, cryptographically linked to the previous block, forming an immutable and chronological record of events. This transparency and immutability make blockchain particularly well-suited for applications requiring trustless transactions, such as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, the potential of blockchain extends far beyond finance, with applications spanning supply chain management, voting systems, healthcare records, and more. As blockchain continues to evolve, its impact on various industries and sectors is poised to reshape the way we transact, interact, and trust in the digital age.

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