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Blockchain

“Blockchain is shorthand for a whole suite of distributed ledger technologies that can be programmed to record and track anything of value.”

Centre for International Governance Innovation

Fundamentals

Webpage What Is a Blockchain? Investopedia

Investopedia provides a well-researched report on what Blockchain is, as well as, current and possible use cases.

Blockchain Today

Webpage How will blockchain affect traditional industries in Australia? RMIT Online

RMIT Online provided a quick summary of reports, interviews and research into how blockchain will affect Australian industries.

Webpage Blockchain Overview: Australian Government guide Australian Government

The Digital Transformation Agency has written a reader’s guide for Australian Government executives who operate directly or indirectly in technology roles on Blockchain.

Cryptocurrency

Additional Resources

Webpage Australia’s National Blockchain Roadmap Australian Government

The National Blockchain Roadmap provided by the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources details the government’s strategy for maximising opportunities for Blockchain.

Webpage What is Distributed Ledger Technology Australian Securities & Investments Commission

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) provides an explainer on distributed ledger technologies, which includes Blockchain technologies.

Webpage International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications

The International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications (INABTA) provides a global forum to interact with regulators and policymakers around Blockchain technologies.