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Why Is Blockchain Blocked?

Posted December 16, 2019 | Technology | Amplify
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Steven Kursh and Arthur Schnure identify six key arguments for why blockchain technology adoption is “blocked.” The authors investigate each identified rationale, showing its repercussions and proposing potential solutions to move forward. If blockchain technology is evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, as the authors assert, it is critical to understand what the current barriers are and how organizations, gov­ernments, and communities can address them. Once these barriers are overcome, more organizations will be eager to implement blockchain to demonstrate the business efficiency of the technology and to leverage its full potential.

About The Author
Steven Kursh
Steven Kursh is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Engineering at Vanderbilt University and an independent consultant focused on the software industry and intellectual property. He is a former Senior Consultant with Cutter Consortium's Business Technology & Digital Transformation Strategies practice. Dr. Kursh has extensive experience in software development, software project management, contract performance, intellectual property, and… Read More
Arthur Schnure
Arthur Schnure is an independent technical consultant focused on healthcare, health insurance, and state government architecture and performance, including cloud and on-premise software implementations. Mr. Schnure's software startup background and experience with large mission-critical software deployments provide real-world practical expertise needed to address the growing challenges in SaaS cloud applications. He is a licensed Professional… Read More
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