Blockchain Technology: What It Means for Renewable Energy
By Jenny Miller, Summer 2018 Intern
The goal of every invention is to change the World as we know it. Yet, very few actually succeed. The small group that has – electricity, cars, the Internet – are integral parts of daily life. And now many believe that Blockchain technology is next to be added to the list. It is most commonly associated with Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency to gain notoriety using the technology on a global scale. But Blockchain has much more to offer than just financial assets, with potential applications in every imaginable industry. Despite these possibilities, there is an ambiguous and uncertain air surrounding Blockchain.