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Hilton Austin Downtown
Salon H
500 E 4th St.
Speakers
Christopher Ferris
IBM
Cesare Fracassi
University of Texas at Austin McCombs MBA
Jimmy Song
Blockchain Capital
Angela Walch
St. Mary's University School Of Law
Blockchain Deathmatch: Permission-ed vs -less
Cutting through the fog of blockchain and cryptocurrency hype, what is real and what is buzz in the world of blockchain? The technology has recently been divided into two main camps: Permissioned (private) blockchains, which primarily focus on bringing blockchain-based solutions to enterprises, and permissionless (public) blockchains, most notably Bitcoin, which aim to bring a fully decentralized cryptocurrency and distributed applications to the masses. Both camps have been hailed as world-altering breakthroughs, and accused of being worthless fads. Will the real blockchain please stand up?
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Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge
Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge
Format: Featured session
Event Type: Session
Track: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Level: Intermediate