Stay up-to-date with some recent news on advancements and innovations in blockchain technology (from outside sources). This includes news from the business and technology world, innovators, and policymakers.
Recent Articles and Recordings:
How library professionals are approaching blockchain technology and its potential impact. American Libraries, March 1, 2019
Blockchain Babel, Kogan Page Ltd. 2019.
Once Hailed as unhackable, blockchains are now getting hacked.
20 Ways Blockchain with Transform (Okay, May Improve) Education – SJSU iSchool is listed @ # 15
Blockchain Disciples Have a New Goal: Running Our Next Election
Amid vote-hacking fears, election officials are jumping on the crypto bandwagon — but cybersecurity experts are sounding an alarm
https://ripple.com/insights/ripple-introduces-the-university-blockchain-research-initiative/
https://www.educationdive.com/news/can-blockchain-reinvent-the-college-enterprise/524562/
Scholarly Communication:
https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2018/04/03/everything-always-wanted-know-blockchain-afraid-ask/
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/blockchain-open-civic-data-tv-white-space/
http://edscoop.com/blockchain-library-study-san-jose-state
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2017/11/technology/sjsu-led-team-explores-blockchain-in-libraries/
Resources:
- Blockchain News — An online repository and community focused on blockchain technology and theory.
- IOT Evolution – An online site that includes resources, features, and a magazine with IOT and blockchain updates.
- Recommended Blockchain Publications — Article in Finextra, 20 October 2017.
- Government Blockchain Association – An organization focused on blockchain-based solutions for governments.