After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how traditional ledgers work.
• Identify what makes distributed ledgers different.
• Define blockchain and what makes it work.

Note: This module was produced in collaboration with IBM, who owns, supports, and maintains the IBM products, services, and features described here.

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Maybe you’ve just heard about blockchain, but aren’t entirely sure what it is. Maybe you have a keen understanding, but are looking for more information on how you can benefit from it. Wherever you are in your journey, we’re here to help demystify the technology and offer some perspective on where it’s going and how you can benefit. Along the way, we’ll give some examples of how companies such as IBM are collaborating to advance the technology across industries.