Picking the Right Blockchain for the Job

In this talk, Andreas asks which blockchain is the best blockchain, and then shows why that question falls short. He argues that we should choose tools that are best designed for the applications we want to build. but must also understand that what we create may be used by the market in unanticipated ways, and that function may change over time. Form follows function... sometimes. This talk is featured in The Internet of Money volume 3, which can be purchased in multiple languages in paperback, ebook, or audiobook: https://aantonop.io/tiomv3ebooks/ Chapters 0:00 Which blockchain is the best blockchain? 3:24 Form follows function 4:59 Why do you need a blockchain? 6:45 What kind of blockchain do you need? 10:12 Users get to decide 16:32 There is no best for every purpose 20:04 What's your opinion on distributed ledger technologies? This talk was delivered on May 31st 2019 for the DigitalK conference in Sofia, Bulgaria. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron:   / aantonop   RELATED: Libre Not Libra: Facebook's Blockchain Project -    • Libre Not Libra: Facebook's Blockchain Pro...   The Five Pillars of Open Blockchains -    • The Five Pillars of Open Blockchains   Why Open Blockchains Matter -    • Why Open Blockchains Matter   Blockchain versus Bullshit -    • Blockchain vs. Bullshit: Thoughts on the F...   Measuring Success: Price or Principle -    • Measuring Success: Price or Principle   Bitcoin's Origins and the Genesis Blockade -    • Bitcoin's Origins and the Genesis Blockade   Security versus Complexity -    • Security vs. Complexity   Decentralised Globalisation -    • Decentralized Globalization: Cryptocurrenc...   Investing in Education instead of Speculation -    • Investing in Education Instead of Speculation   Beyond Price: Bitcoin's Impact on the Future -    • Beyond Price: Bitcoin's Impact on the Future   Decentralized Globalisation -    • Decentralized Globalization: Cryptocurrenc...   Black Markets, White Markets: A False Narrative -    • Black Markets, White Markets: A False Narr...   Escaping the Global Banking Cartel -    • Escaping the Global Banking Cartel - Bitco...   Money as a System-of-Control -    • Cryptocurrency Explained: Money as a Syste...   COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications:    / @aantonop   JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks:    / @aantonop   BECOME a Community Builder:   / aantonop   LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. https://aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. About aantonop: Andreas isn't promoting a company or an organization; he's paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission. **Learn More From Andreas* Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andrea... E-books & Merch: https://aantonop.io/shop Patreon:   / aantonop   Website: https://aantonop.com Workshops: https://aantonop.com/workshops **Connect with Andreas on Socials** Facebook:   / andreasmantonopoulos   Instagram:   / amantonop   LinkedIn:   / aantonop   Twitter:   / aantonop   Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing! Music: "Unbounded" by Orfan (  / grassfedbitcoin  ) Outro Graphics: Phneep (http://www.phneep.com/) Outro Art: Rock Barcellos (http://www.rockincomics.com.br/) Join the aantonop Channel: https://aantonop.io/joinaantonopyt #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BitcoinEducation