Distributed ledger technology: beyond block chain

The press release published on January 19, 2016 “Distributed Ledger Technology: Beyond Block Chain” written by the Government office for Science at Gov.UK offers insights to UK advisement of the future of distributed ledger technology. This press release primarily focuses on what’s found in this report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/distributed-ledger-technology-blackett-review That report details how this technology could transform the implementation of public services and boost their respective productivity. There is also a cute little informative video explain “chain technology”. I have linked that here. This report sets out the findings of a review exploring how distributed ledger technology can revolutionize services, both in government and the private sector. These findings consist of: o disruptive potential o governance and regulation o technology o security and privacy o global perspectives o applications in government