Blockchain technology is often hailed as a revolutionary breakthrough, but the reality might be far less glamorous. Dating back to 1991, the tech has struggled to find legitimate use cases beyond the realm of cryptocurrency. Despite the hype cycle that promised everything from medical insurance logs to tracking livestock would live on the blockchain, companies have quietly pivoted away from the term entirely, rebranding toward digital assets instead. Ben McKenzie explores why the narrative surrounding this tech often falls flat when scrutinized against real-world applications.
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