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Welcome to Decentralise Everything


In the following series of posts I will attempt to explain the general concept of blockchain technology and attempt to simplify some of the innovative use-cases for blockchain emerging. Along the way we will discuss Bitcoin's recent popularity, from a flock of retail investors to billion-dollar investments, as well as touching on the recent Gamestop frenzy and it's importance for the crypto-currency space.

The first time I heard the phrase blockchain I couldn't imagine a more dry and unenticing title, but when 2017 came around with Bitcoin's meteoric rise to $20k, I started to take notice. It takes little research until that 'moment' hits, the moment where you think "oh crap, this is it, this could change everything". I hope to provide either the inspiration to learn or alternatively lead someone to having that 'moment'.

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