In our 16th episode of the WS Podcast we speak to not 1 or 2 guest but 4 experts on BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY: After The Hype. Imagine having the opportunity to tap into the expertise of seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the space. Imagine having a chance of getting that pressing question answered. This week its time to take that which you have imagined and give it a chance to become reality by tuning in, because WealthSecrets just made it possible with our splendid list of guests.

We will be speaking with; a. Jenny Zheng of Blockcast b. Davy J. Goh of Passion Venture Capital c. Dr. Johannes, CEO of Spearhead Management AND d. Anndy Lian an inter-governmental Blockchain Advisor and a return guest (ep.2)

We covered these and some further questions:

1. What are the main benefits of using blockchain technology?   2. What are the key challenges in the way of adopting blockchain technology?

3. A) Could you briefly take us through the three main types of blockchain technology (permissionless, public systems; private, permissioned systems; and hybrid systems)? 

B) What are the use cases for each of these systems?

4. Do you believe that blockchain can only achieve its true potential if cryptocurrency goes mainstream? Or, is it possible for the blockchain to thrive independently of cryptocurrency?

5. With Tesla, Bank of New York Mellon, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and a host of other institutional players accepting cryptocurrencies, is the digital currency movement well on its way to going mainstream, or is there a long way still to go?

6. What are the global jurisdictions that are taking a lead in the adoption of blockchain technology? Thoughts on countries rejecting Bitcoin and other crypto//blockchain projects?

B) What could be Bitcoin's achilles heel? Will it be sustainable conisdering its energey demands? 

7. The recent Blockchain Africa conference held by Bitcoin Events delivered an optimistic outlook for the cryptocurrency and blockchain space in the continent as the world settles into a new normal dictated by COVID-19. Do you think the continent will be able to reap the benefits of leapfrogging in the area of blockchain, similar to what it did in mobile payments with M-Pesa?

8. Is Blockchain living up the hype? Final Thoughts ? 

At WealthSecrets we pride ourselves in getting industry professionals to speak on varied topics, educating us, and in some cases providing intuitive incite that could guide us in our decision making. So remember to tune in to subsequent podcasts.  Cheers!!! WealthSecrets – speak wealth, act wealth until you make wealth