In this episode, Charlie returns to Future Shift to briefly discuss Blockchain, the complex technology underpinning bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. We use this to examine the Hype Curve, and how its based much more on human psychology than we would be led to believe.

show notes

The Gartner Hype Cycle “Methodology”: https://www.gartner.com/en/research/methodologies/gartner-hype-cycle

8 Lessons from 20 Years of Hype Cycles: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-lessons-from-20-years-hype-cycles-michael-mullany/

Blockchain applications in the Hype Cycle: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2019-10-08-gartner-2019-hype-cycle-shows-most-blockchain-technologies-are-still-five-to-10-years-away-from-transformational-impact