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Blockchain Decoded - What Is It and How Does It Work?

November 14, 2022 • Amber Ivey (AI) • Season 2 • Episode 19

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On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI does a solo episode where she decodes the topic of blockchain. If you want AI to decode a topic, please send an email to ai@aidecodes.com.

If you've been hearing much about blockchain lately and feel a bit confused, you're not alone. Blockchain is a complex technology, but we'll discuss it in this podcast episode. First, we'll explain what blockchain is, how it works, and whether or not it's hackable. Stay tuned for blockchain 101.

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Blockchain Decoded: What Is It and How Does It Work?

If you've been hearing much about blockchain lately and feel a bit confused, you're not alone. Blockchain is a complex technology, but we'll discuss it in this podcast episode. First, we'll explain what blockchain is, how it works, and whether or not it's hackable. Stay tuned!

What is blockchain?

At its simplest, blockchain is a distributed database that allows for secure, transparent, and tamper-proof record-keeping. The key innovation of blockchain is that it enables trustless consensus. Instead of relying on a central authority to verify transactions, blockchain relies on consensus algorithms and cryptographic techniques to ensure that the data on the blockchain is accurate and up-to-date.

How does blockchain work?

Blockchain works by creating a digital ledger of transactions that is shared across a network of computers. Every time a new transaction is made, it is recorded on the blockchain, and all of the nodes on the network validate it. This ensures that the data on the blockchain is correct and cannot be tampered with.

Is blockchain hackable?

The short answer is: no, blockchain is not hackable. Because of the way it is designed, blockchain is incredibly secure. In order for a hacker to tamper with the blockchain, they would need to control more than 50% of the network's computing power. This is known as the 51% attack, and it is improbable to happen.

Blockchain technology is still in its early stages, but it has already shown a lot of promise for a variety of different applications. But what was the first use case for blockchain? Many people believe that Bitcoin, the digital currency that uses blockchain technology, was the first introduction of blockchain to the market. However, blockchain technology can potentially change how we do business and interact with each other!

So there you have it! Blockchain is a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof way of storing data. So what do you think? What will be the next big use case for blockchain technology? In the following episodes, we will talk about smart contracts, NFTs, cryptocurrency, and how it all connects to blockchain technology.

We hope this podcast episode has helped to decode blockchain for you.