Blockchain as a technology is reaching maturity. From riding the hype of cryptocurrencies over the last few years to being on the verge of solving real-world problems, it has come a long way. In this episode, Karthik speaks with Gowthaman Ragothaman about demystifying blockchain technology itself and the biggest problem that it is capable of solving - building trust in an electronic World. Gowthaman has been a global leader in advertising during his time at WPP and is currently the CEO of Aqilliz - a blockchain solution provider. They discuss the trust deficiency on the internet-driven mostly by the walled gardens created by the big four. They explore the possibilities of smart contracts and the future of money in a world where cryptocurrencies are increasingly being accepted as legal tender and also about the business of data.

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The Business of Trust with Gowthaman Ragothaman