The Alternative Investor

How The Blockchain Will Revolutionize Investing - Ep. 12


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It’s finally here — the day we talk about blockchain. Blockchain is a new technology — providing a global marketplace, allowing you to transact with a click of a button. Blockchain is a highly evolving area and not a day goes by without some new, interesting developments.


So don’t worry if you don’t understand what the blockchain is — we’re here to give you a basic understanding so you can go forth and use the technology!


Key Takeaways:

[:13] About our topic for today: blockchain!

[2:27] What is the blockchain?

[5:20] An example of the practicality of blockchain in real estate.

[7:27] What is a security token? 

[11:30] What is a utility token?

[12:16] Definition of a token.

[13:18] How tokens relate to alternative investment.

[14:48] What are the advantages of using the blockchain and tokens to represent ownership in an asset? Why is the world going in this direction?

[16:10] The difficulties of liquidating assets and how the blockchain helps.

[18:37] A huge advantage of the blockchain: increased transparency.

[19:25] All the great advantages to blockchain.

[21:35] Recapping all of our info on the blockchain.


Mentioned in this Episode:

Blockchain

ICO


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