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In order to assess the progress that blockchain has made in the energy and utilities industry to-date and to forecast activity for 2018 a useful data point is to examine what is happening across other industries. By looking at industries such as financial services, healthcare and consumer goods we can perhaps see what less risk adverse and more consumer facing industries are experiencing in terms of activity. … [Read more...]
Last month, Indigo launched a dedicated blockchain in energy and utilities resource center. The purpose of the center is to track global blockchain deployments, emerging vendors and notable activity. As it’s a burgeoning area across the sector, there is much to be defined from both a technical and business application perspective. That said, we are seeing common trends emerge, many of which became apparent at the world's first blockchain and … [Read more...]
Blockchain has disruptive potential for the energy industry. Applications are being explored globally and a new ecosystem of energy startups is emerging. In April 2016, the alleged world’s first blockchain managed energy transaction occurred in Brooklyn, NY, as one resident sold excess energy from his solar rooftop installation to a neighbor, all paid for and recorded through blockchain. Industry uses of this technology are vast as it leverages … [Read more...]
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