Blockchain Babel

Igor Pejic is the Head of Marketing at BNP Paribas PF AT, part of Europe's largest banking group. A former business journalist, the author regularly comments on payments, transactions and the blockchain in the media. He was voted by McKinsey and The Financial Times as one of three finalists in the Bracken Bower Prize with his work on blockchain in 2016, which has resulted in this book.

Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: Blockchain, bitcoin and distributed ledgers – Disentangling the hype;
Chapter - 02: A libertarian fantasy in the most regulated of industries;
Chapter - 03: The dreaded Kodak moment that will never happen – Why banking is different;
Chapter - 04: Data behemoths are coming;
Chapter - 05: Hunting for the new competitive advantage;
Chapter - 06: Business-model evolution – The arrival of the IT paradigm;
Chapter - 07: An unparalleled promise… for some

"The number of publications on blockchain technology coming out every day can be measured in meters of bookshelves right now. All the more remarkable is Igor Peijc's book, as it is highly informative, full of substance and - engaging to read at the same time despite the subject's complexity. Whether you want to get a good overview or dig in deep into the matter - you can get both out of this book. After reading Blockchain will no longer be a myth to you."

"In his riveting, yet analytic account of blockchain Igor Pejic is shaping a new understanding of the technology that will transform banking and business. Blockchain Babel is a powerful compass to navigate the vast seas of crypto-literature."