{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5aad9a49e932f49b6bf95c66/5b3c81910c8cf403572955e7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How The Blockchain Will Revolutionize Investing - Ep. 12","description":"<p>It’s finally here — the day we talk about blockchain. Blockchain is a new technology — providing a global marketplace, allowing you to transact with a click of a button. Blockchain is a highly evolving area and not a day goes by without some new, interesting developments.</p><p><br></p><p>So don’t worry if you don’t understand what the blockchain is — we’re here to give you a basic understanding so you can go forth and use the technology!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>[:13] About our topic for today: blockchain!</p><p>[2:27] What is the blockchain?</p><p>[5:20] An example of the practicality of blockchain in real estate.</p><p>[7:27] What is a security token?&nbsp;</p><p>[11:30] What is a utility token?</p><p>[12:16] Definition of a token.</p><p>[13:18] How tokens relate to alternative investment.</p><p>[14:48] What are the advantages of using the blockchain and tokens to represent ownership in an asset? Why is the world going in this direction?</p><p>[16:10] The difficulties of liquidating assets and how the blockchain helps.</p><p>[18:37] A huge advantage of the blockchain: increased transparency.</p><p>[19:25] All the great advantages to blockchain.</p><p>[21:35] Recapping all of our info on the blockchain.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-blockchain-technology/\" target=\"_blank\">Blockchain</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/initial-coin-offering-ico.asp\" target=\"_blank\">ICO</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For More on <em>The Alternative Investor, </em>Check Out:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://thealternativeinvestorshow.com/\" target=\"_blank\">TheAlternativeInvestorShow.com</a></p>","author_name":"Brad Johnson"}