Chapter 14 – Optimizing Blockchains with AI

1. Cryptocurrency is the only use of blockchains today. (Yes | No)

No. IBM HyperLedger, for example, uses blockchains to organize secure transactions in a supply chain environment.

2. Mining blockchains can be lucrative. (Yes | No)

Yes. But it is a risk, like any other mining operation. Some companies have huge resources to mine cryptocurrency, meaning that they can beat smaller competitors to creating a block.

3. Using blockchains for companies cannot be applied to sales. (Yes | No)

No. False. Blockchain cloud platforms provide smart contracts and a secure way of managing transactions during a sales process.

4. Smart contracts for blockchains are more accessible to write than standard offline contracts. ...

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