Blockchain. Is it all hype or a disruptive technology? Experts think it is likely to be as disruptive as Web 1.0 was in the 1990s. Blockchain is already being used in the financial sector to supplant paper-based and traditional computing models for trust-dependent transactions. In the 2017 ILTACON conference, the session “Where Does Blockchain Fit in Legal” discusses how blockchain works and why it is important for those in the legal industry to learn about.
The presenters included John Alber (ILTA Futurist), Stephen Palley (Attorney, Speaker at Anderson Kill) and Joseph Raqczynski (Technologist, Thompson Reuters). This recorded session is a must in my opinion for any legal technologist (and for that matter, those in other industries) to take the time to listen to.
For those who are new to blockchain, the session begins with an excellent primer on what blockchain is. They also discuss use cases such as process management and what is going on in the blockchain of things (BOT). What the internet did for digital content, blockchain can do for digital assets. This means the time to learn about blockchain technology is now.
Listen here to the recording.
If you’re new to blockchain and want to learn more or simply ask questions, feel free to reach out to me at ddobson@fisherphillips.com. You can also follow me @debdobson on Twitter or connect with me on LinkedIn where I post updates and articles on blockchain.