TechAway is a casual podcast and video series where GovTechies have conversations about all things tech. In the second episode of this series, subject matter experts on blockchain, Steven Koh and Chow Ruijie (RJ) from Government Digital Services, demystify for us what blockchain is.
Watch them share about the opportunities and challenges that come along with using this technology as well as delving into how blockchain is implemented in GovTech’s projects such as OpenCerts, TradeTrust and HealthCerts.
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03:40 Blockchain in layman’s terms
06:55 Hashing technique in blockchain
08:40 Common use cases of blockchain
08:50 CryptoKitties
11:40 Decentralised autonomised organisations
12:35 Transparent funding allocation (GigEcoin)
14:06 Censorship resistance
14:50 Domain Names System
18:00 Introduction to GovTech’s blockchain projects
18:08 OpenCerts
23:00 TradeTrust
26:39 HealthCerts
29:02 Steps and considerations taken prior to the implementation of HealthCerts
34:34 Challenges in adopting blockchain technology
40:30 How do I become a Blockchain Developer?
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