Читать книгу Cryptocurrency All-in-One For Dummies онлайн

109 страница из 200

Here, you see how to assess the three different types of blockchain platforms (public, permissioned, and private, which we introduce in ssss1 of this minibook), what’s being built on each type, and why. This chapter shows you a few tools that can help you outline your project, predict obstacles, and overcome challenges.

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding blockchains and the cryptocurrencies that run them. Some of this buzz just stems from the fluctuation in the value of cryptocurrencies and the fear that blockchain technology will disrupt many industry and government functions. A lot of money has poured into research and development because stakeholders don’t want to be made obsolete and entrepreneurs want to explore new business models.

When it comes to finding an opportunity for blockchain technology to add value to an organization, often the question arises, “Where do blockchains add value, and how are they different from existing technologies?”

Blockchains are a special type of database. They can be utilized anywhere you would use a normal database — but it may not make sense to go through the trouble and expense of using a blockchain when a normal database can do the job.