Blockchain - Everyone has heard of it and some of us know something about it. Here is an intro by Mark Russnovich (Microsoft)

Sweet and Simple

https://youtu.be/cYWal114BOw

Blockmason’s Credit Protocol - A solution that might be good for consumers and vendors (but, NOT for Credit card companies)

Particulary, when credit card companies are winning Supreme Court battles (by one vote)



Here are three other reasons that the Credit Protocol is superior to the major credit card networks:

1. Data Privacy
2. Lower Fees
3. No Downtime

The Supreme Court’s ruling is a win for American Express and a loss for retailers and consumers. But it shows just how vital the Credit Protocol is. And why, soon enough, blockchain technologies like ours will start to become mainstream.


https://medium.com/@BlockMason/the-us-supreme-courts-latest-ruling-proves-the-need-for-blockmason-s-credit-protocol-de7680b2ad5c

Blockchain - Security information is limited to the integrity of the ledger and the tech supporting it. There is little talk about associated threats like phishing, malware, implementation exploits, and tech vulnerabilities.

McAfee's team broke blockchain threats into four groups:

1. Phishing - To obtain cryptocurrencies
2. Malware - Like Cryptojacking
3. Implementation exploits - When the implementer / user doesn't understand the tech
4. Tech vulnerabilities - When best practices are ignored

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/blockchain-all-the-rage-but-comes-with-numerous-risks/d/d-id/1332038

Blockchain and smart contracts - 6 Common Misconceptions

1. THE MAIN BENEFICIARIES OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY ARE CRIMINALS
2. BLOCKCHAIN IS UNHACKABLE AND UNMODIFIABLE
3. A BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK CAN BE SHUT DOWN BY THE GOVERNMENT
4. SMART CONTRACTS ARE LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACTS
5. SMART CONTRACTS OPERATE WITH COMPLETE AUTONOMY
6. ALL SMART CONTRACTS HAVE THE SAME FEATURES

https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/risk-based-security-for-executives/connecting-security-to-the-business/6-common-misconceptions-about-the-security-of-blockchain-technology-and-smart-contract/