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Blockchain Overview
Blockchain is an open-source distributed database using state-of-the-art cryptography through a distributed ledger that enables trust among disparate individuals or third parties. Blockchain transforms the way transactions happen in the Internet age. A blockchain block is immutable, the information and details of the data contained on the blockchain are virtually impossible to change. The impact on every segment of industry and services verticals is hard to calculate.
IEEE Blockchain Initiative
The IEEE Future Directions Committee, represented by the societies of the IEEE, has approved the formation of the IEEE Blockchain initiative (BCI) effective January 1, 2018. The BCI will be the hub for all IEEE blockchain projects and activities. The BCI encompasses a comprehensive set of projects and activities supported by the following core subcommittees: Pre/Standards, Education, Conferences and Events, Community Development and Outreach, Publications, and Special Projects.
Value Statement
Blockchain is a new and emerging technology family positioned on the leading edge of the technology hype curve. It is not bleeding or cutting-edge technology; nor is it fully formed, standardized, or supported by best practices. The Blockchain Technical Community is highly fragmented and badly needs what the IEEE can deliver; a stabilizing think space of seasoned professionals specifically trained and positioned to make a difference. Blockchain is by far the most forward thinking, impactful, and disruptive emerging technology family that the Future Directions Committee and the IEEE has sought to embrace.
IEEE Blockchain Steering Committee
| Initiative Co-Chairs | Angelos Stavrou, PhD, George Mason University |
| Chunming Rong, PhD, University of Stavanger, Norway | |
| Jason Rupe, PhD, CableLabs | |
| Ramesh Ramadoss, PhD, IoT Technologies | |
| Pre/Standards Co-Chairs | Stephen Dukes, Dreamerse Inc |
| Carole Carey, C3-Carey Consultants, LLC | |
| Education Co-Chairs | Quinn DuPont, University of Washington |
| Jim Carnes, Ciena Networks | |
| Conferences/Events Co-Chairs | James Irvine, Strathclyde University |
| James Won-Ki Hong, POSTECH | |
| Peter Corcoran, NUI Galway | |
| Community Dev/Outreach Co-Chairs | Jean-Pierre Auffret, George Mason University |
| Jiannong Cao, Hong Kong PolyU | |
| Publications Co-Chairs | Raouf Boutaba, University of Waterloo |
| Chonggang Wang, InterDigital Communications | |
| Special Projects Co-Chairs | Ray Cline, President/CEO RWI Mining, LLC |
| Martin Gilje Jaatun, SINTEF, Norway | |
| Program Managers | Tim Kostyk, IEEE Future Directions |
| Maria Palombini, IEEE Standards Association | |
| Sri Chandrasekaran, IEEE Standards Association |
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