Blockchain technologies hold the key to building an inclusive global digital economy that is auditably secure and transparently accountable to the world’s citizens. At a time when governments must fight to restore the public’s faith in cross-border economic cooperation, blockchains can play...

Most legal professionals have come across the term “blockchain” or “bitcoin” through client interaction, formal training or news updates. The topic has also been covered by industry publications, websites, magazines and journals which helpfully explain what a blockchain is, what it does...

Real estate is a fundamental human asset. It meets our need as a home, and for many, it is their main investment vehicle for retirement. Blockchain technology can be applied to real estate transactions to save costs on fees, speed up transactions, and provide additional security. Start-ups going...

Currently, Democracy is realised through representatives elected by the people. These elections are periodic activities. They involve expenditure of big amounts of manpower, money, time and other resources. It is important to note that during an election, the administration and day-to-day lives...

The Bitcoin blockchain is the primary innovation in Bitcoin that makes it practical. Blockchains have applications in many contexts other than cryptocurrencies. This note is an introduction to blockchains that requires no prior knowledge, including of Bitcoin. Blockchains are ledgers of...

We have seen the diverse perspectives and trends influencing the future rise or fall of this powerfully emerging database. It is evident that blockchain represents the start of a new digital era and technological turning point. This “internet of value” has opened up a new world of...

A large amount of money is spent globally in the litigation process. A significant chunk of litigations can actually be prevented from even arising if the policies, contracts and laws can be fully objectivised. Presently, the interpretation of law, contracts, policies etc. lead to a lot of...

Blockchain Systems and Ubiquitous computing are changing the way we do business and lead our lives. One of the most important applications of Blockchain technology is in automation processes and Internet-of-Things (IoT). Machines have so far been limited in ability primarily because they have...

The world is rapidly moving onto a cashless economy. But our present economic system is highly centralised. It has a high transaction cost and is vulnerable to single-point failures (like hacking of the centralised servers). Moreover, a centralised digital economic system cannot ensure mixed...

The advent of Cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoins) is challenging traditional financial and governance institutions. It is expected that over a period of the next few years, cryptocurrencies may be the dominant mode of value exchange. In such a scenario, there will be a paradigm shift in the...