NASA and other space agencies, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), are considering potential applications of blockchain technology to space missions and internal operations. According to a NASA ...

Can blockchain technology transcend its association with cryptocurrencies and establish itself as a game-changer in other sectors? While blockchain has been synonymous with Bitcoin and other ...

Blockchain is a hot topic—the buzzword of the year, according to The Guardian. The technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, blockchain promises a new, decentralized way of recording and ...

Blockchain is an obscure term to most Americans, even if due to its growing popularity they know it’s linked to the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency and cyberspace transactions. In its simplest form ...

Several analysts expect blockchain will first prove its value in supply chain management, where Cisco and IBM are both working on applying the technology. Still, industry experts project on average ...

Since the notion of a “smart city” is somewhat vague on its own, it helps to have a clear definition of what a smart city is and is not.

What do mayonnaise, palm oil, and pig farming have in common? Companies that deal in such commodities are testing the viability of blockchain distributed ledger technology to keep verifiable tabs on ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a ...

Given the meteoric rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies in 2017, some mainstream financial institutions are clamoring to board the steadily moving crypto train. The successful launch of Bitcoin ...

One of blockchain’s best-known uses is as a medium for direct interactions between users, and that feature sees notable use when it comes to giving creators more ownership over the art they produce.