Blockchain as the revolution of the 21st century

Beyond cryptocurrencies, it's the potential applications of blockchain technology that promise a real revolution. The founding text of bitcoin, less than ten pages long, explains this admirably.

Bitcoin has gone from being a geek's gadget to a hot topic in the news, and is now a mainstream investment. This virtual currency was created in 2009 by an anonymous person who published his invention under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. This payment system is not managed by any centralized entity, but by all users of the computer network. It is this aspect that represents a revolution in itself, and promises to revolutionize many fields. Many people are thinking about future applications for this system. These include record-keeping and the creation of intelligent contracts.