Blockchain

• Creating an independent blockchain solution in India may still not be viable as the mode of profit/commission is not defined
• For blockchain startups, ICOs and cryptocurrencies pave way to raise funding, however, the Indian government discourages both
• There is a huge dearth of people skilled in blockchain in the country; leading institutes are yet to adopt blockchain courses

Wipro joins BiTA to drive development of blockchain standards for the logistics and transportation industry

Standard Chartered and Siemens join forces to put up guarantees on blockchain

Advertising supply chain woes can be solved by blockchain, says Adbank

Koinex raised a pre-Series A funding last year in December

It recently launched P2P crypto payments solution Loop, even as the RBI circular came into effect last month

The company claims to have completed cumulative transactions worth INR 50K Cr

• Although 1,333 projects relating to the Smart Cities Mission have been allocated, the potential of blockchain is yet to be explored by NITI Aayog
• Right from voting, Aadhaar, EHR, land records, to other data, blockchain can form the very foundation of a smart city
• Integrating blockchain into city systems will take care of key factors such as adaptability, accountability, transparency, accuracy and efficiency

Inc42’s Blockchain Technology Report 2018 seeks to clear the confusion and answer all your questions

The report explains the difference between blockchain and cryptocurrencies for readers with limited or no knowledge of the technology.

It discusses the vast scope of application of blockchain across industries, specifically exploring opportunities in India

Inc42 Datalabs decodes all the questions surrounding blockchain

The report releases on August 16

The report addresses blockchain’s vast scope of application, specifically exploring opportunities for it in India

Tech Mahindra will provide platform and technology assistance to all the incubators in the Blockchain District

Blockchain District will be a Center of Excellence for Blockchain

A mega blockchain project Eleven01 was also announced

The global blockchain technology market is projected to be worth $20 Bn by the end of 2024, according to Transparency Market Research

Peer-to-peer lending, robo advisory, and UPI are just some of the elements in this new wave of evolution which is looking to aid the general consumer.

MinersINC is using blockchain to enable a robust technology driven system for the entertainment industry

MinersINC plans to launch its product in the fall of 2018

Blockchain is being used to prevent potential revenue leakages and promote transparency in transactions

A Curated Rundown Of Important And Related Developments On Blockchain Frameworks [18-24 July]

To put it in simple words, Smart Contracts are computer protocols that can self-execute, self-enforce, self-verify, and self-constrain the performance of a contract. Typical smart contract implementation includes ICOs and Cryptokitties