Adventures in .NET Blockchain on Azure - NET 208
Dec 3, 2024
Stefano Tempesta, a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, delves into the transformative potential of blockchain technology within Azure. He shares insights into its applications beyond cryptocurrency, such as digital signatures and supply chain management. The discussion also touches on Azure’s role in enhancing carbon measurement and sustainable practices. Stefano addresses energy consumption in blockchain and highlights exciting opportunities for developers integrating blockchain with .NET. He even shares perspectives on NFTs and the future of digital assets.
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Blockchain Fundamentals
- Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger requiring consensus for transactions.
- It removes intermediaries and single points of failure, increasing security and trust.
Blockchain in B2B
- Blockchain's B2B applications include supply chain management and digital asset tokenization.
- It tracks products, verifies authenticity, and creates transparency in complex processes.
Scalability of Blockchain Ledgers
- Blockchain ledgers store every transaction since inception, creating scalability challenges. Techniques like sharding and distributed storage address this issue.
