This article is for everyone who tries to will themselves invisible at the mention of blockchain. Imagine you’re admitted to the hospital for an emergency surgery following a freak selfie accident while on vacation on the other side of the world. Right now, there’s no way for doctors to know your full medical history, allergies, or current medications: All that information is stored in silos that you can’t access from the outside. But what if your medical records were all connected and immediately accessible—while still being totally private?
Why everyone should care about blockchain—even if you don’t understand it
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