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So Where is Blockchain These Days?

Published on , by Pierre Naquin

New technologies are constantly emerging that intend to revolutionize the world, only to disappear into oblivion. Is Blockchain one of them? Here, we take a look.

 PHOTO TAYLOR VICK So Where is Blockchain These Days?

 PHOTO TAYLOR VICK

In 2017, the art world discovered a new word: "blockchain". The progeny of bitcoin and its ilk, blockchain had already established itself in various areas of the economy. This virtual technology – one that is hard to grasp – suggested a number of uses commensurate with the credulity of the players involved. Its promise lies in the fact that whatever is entered into it remains impossible to modify or delete. It was supposed to provide an extra layer of confidence, one of the foundations of the art market, since humanity currently has more faith in algorithms that nobody understands…
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