Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), including blockchain, promise to change fundamentally business models and are potentially as significant as the impact of the internet itself. 2017 was the year of the cryptocurrencies, during which we saw Bitcoin surge to nearly $20,000 (albeit briefly!). 2018 promises to be an even more exciting year when we could see blockchain in action to solve real-world business problems. The hype has been backed up with investment, and nothing drives interest in a market better then rampart valuations and massive economic benefits of new technologies that are already in play and are real. HfS recognizes blockchain as a Horizon 3 change agent for digital operations – with significant value potential but still nascent for mainstream enterprise adoption. The session will be based on HfS’ most recent research based on an assessment of nearly 200 blockchain engagements across 25+ leading solution providers.

• The basics of DLT, blockchain, and smart contracts
• The blockchain six-pack – inherent features that makes it exciting
• The 90-9-1 enterprise adoption challenge
• Use cases across industries
• Recent developments that drives optimism for breakthrough 2018

 

Contributors: HfS Research
Categories: 2018 Spring - Washington DC, Summit Presentations
SRC Type: Disruptive Digitization