This podcast episode, "What is Blockchain Technology," provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain technology. It explores the technology's history, how it functions through decentralized ledgers and consensus mechanisms, its security features and vulnerabilities, and the numerous benefits and challenges associated with its adoption.

The episode also highlights current developments, such as DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and various real-world applications across diverse sectors, ultimately emphasizing blockchain's transformative potential.

Finally, it encourages listeners to explore this evolving technology further. Blockchain is much more than Bitcoin.

What is Blockchain Technology: (0:19)

How did it begin: (1:55)

The Bitcoin Whitepaper: (3:00)

How it works: (3:55)

Consensus Mechanism: (4:50)

Why is Blockchain important: (5:35)

Challenges Facing Blockchain: (6:20)

What is Layer 2 Scaling: (7:08)

Regulatory Hurdles: (8:15)

DeFi - Decentralized Finance: (9:05)

Collateral Safeguards: (10:45)

Stable Coins: (11:50)

DeFi Challenges: (13:50)

Supply Chain Management Benefits: (15:50)