[This is a multi-part series covering blockchain technology and its transformative impact on the insurance industry. In part 1, we review the WHY and WHAT of blockchain. In part 2, we discuss HOW this new technology can potentially revolutionize insurance.]
Like many articles touting to explain blockchain, it would be easy to just dive straight into the technology, but that would be a disservice. It would not address the larger question of “Why” – Why is blockchain suddenly so hot? Why is it being touted as the next “Big Thing”?