Blockchain: hope or hype? + Q&A (John Domingue & Sajida Zouarhi)

Blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, has an almost unlimited number of applications beyond finance. From digital identities to kidney transplants, blockchain technology solves the problem of intermediary trust between parties without a central authority. But how does the blockchain work? And has its usefulness been overstated? Join John Domingue and Sajida Zouarhi to find out more about this exciting technology and see how it is being implemented in real-world situations, in this joint event with the Embassy of France.