Using Blockchain

The preceding 23 steps discussed what blockchain is, what problem it solves, and how it works. However, blockchain was not invented for the sake of keeping ourselves busy discussing its technological concepts. Instead, blockchain was invented for use in the real world. Hence, this step explores in more detail how blockchain can be used. It also describes generic application patterns of blockchain and relates them to its properties. Additionally, this step outlines specific applications of blockchain and explains the details to consider when analyzing a particular blockchain application.