Will Blockchain be the Future of Databases?
Blockchain: The Future of Databases The first true application of blockchain technology was originally introduced back in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator(s) of Bitcoin. Its use allowed for the exchange of digital funds without the need for a central bank. Since then, blockchain has most often been associated with cryptocurrencies and NFTs, however, there are far more areas utilizing its technology than just these two examples. But what exactly is a blockchain? In simple terms, blockchain can be defined as an open distributed digital ledger that stores packets of information in blocks of data that are chained together. It’s primarily used for recording and tracking transactions and assets in a network. A major benefit of utilizing blockchain technology is that records cannot be altered or changed once recorded, making them immutable. Today blockchains are primarily used in the recordkeeping of transactions within different cryptocurrencies, though its ...