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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 (BLK) effective January 1, 2018. The BLK will be the hub for all IEEE Blockchain projects and activities. The BLK 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 blockchain@ieee.org |
Jason Rupe, PhD, CableLabs |
| Ramesh Ramadoss, PhD, BitCasas Inc. | |
| Pre/Standards Co-Chairs blk-standards@ieee.org |
Jason Rupe, PhD, CableLabs |
| Ramesh Ramadoss, PhD, BitCasas Inc. | |
| Education Co-Chairs blockchain-edu@ieee.org |
Quinn DuPont, University of Washington |
| Jim Carnes, Ciena Networks | |
| Conferences/Events Co-Chairs blk-conferences@ieee.org |
James Irvine, Strathclyde University |
| Community Dev/Outreach Co-Chairs blk-comdev@ieee.org |
Jean-Pierre Auffret, George Mason University |
| Jiannong Cao, Hong Kong PolyU | |
| Publications Co-Chairs blk-pubs@ieee.org |
Raouf Boutaba, University of Waterloo |
| Chonggang Wang, InterDigital Communications | |
| Special Projects Co-Chairs blk-projects@ieee.org |
Ray Cline, President/CEO RWI Mining, LLC |
| Martin Gilje Jaatun, SINTEF, Norway | |
| Program Manager | Tim Kostyk, IEEE Future Directions |
Call for Interest to Volunteer for IEEE Blockchain
IEEE Blockchain is currently seeking volunteers to participate in the initiative and support ongoing activities. This is a call to all IEEE Blockchain Technical Community Participants. For more information, please access our Call for Interest page and sign in with your IEEE Blockchain Technical Community account. If you are not a participant of the IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, sign up today.
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