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blockchain refers to the technical solution of collective maintenance of a reliable database through centralization and distrust in the past, and it is a technical way for the whole people to participate in bookkeeping. Previous bookkeeping methods were all centralized and needed centralized intermediary, whether it was traditional government, financial institutions, notarization institutions or emerging e-commerce platform and online payment platform
in economic hypothesis, information is sufficient. In fact, it is precisely because of insufficient information that there are very large intermediaries. The existence of intermediaries increases the transaction cost and raises the transaction threshold. In essence, blockchain technology is a large-scale collaboration tool. It makes direct value transfer possible by using pure technology for the first time, and continues the trend of Internet decentralization and disintermediation. Disintermediated blockchain technology will greatly subvert the information intermediary instry
blockchain technology is the basic technology for building bitcoin data structure and encrypted transmission of transaction information, which realizes the issue and transaction of bitcoin. The core of blockchain technology is that all the current participating nodes jointly maintain the transaction and database, so that the transaction is based on the principle of cryptography rather than trust, so that any agreed parties can directly carry out payment transactions without the participation of a third party
technically, a block is a data structure for recording transactions, reflecting the capital flow of a transaction. In the system, the transaction blocks are connected to form a main chain, and all the nodes participating in the calculation record the main chain or part of the main chain
a block contains the following three parts: transaction information, hash formed by the previous block and random number. Transaction information is the task data carried by the block, including the private keys of both parties, the number of transactions, the digital signature of electronic currency, etc; The hash hash formed by the previous block is used to connect the blocks and realize the sequence of past transactions; Random number is the core of the transaction. All nodes compete to calculate the answer of the random number. The node that gets the answer the fastest generates a new block and broadcasts it to all nodes for updating, so as to complete a transaction.
Blockchain is a term in the field of information technology. In essence, it is a shared database. The data or information stored in it is characterized by "unforgeability", "trace in the whole process", "traceability", "openness and transparency" and "collective maintenance". Based on these characteristics, blockchain technology has laid a solid "trust" foundation, created a reliable "cooperation" mechanism, and has broad application prospects
on January 10, 2019, the state Internet Information Office issued the regulations on the management of blockchain information services. In October 24, 2019, ring the eighteenth collective learning of the Central Political Bureau, general secretary Xi Jinping stressed that "block chain as an important breakthrough in core technology and independent innovation", "accelerating the development of block chain technology and instrial innovation". "Blockchain" has entered the public field of vision and become the focus of social attention
on December 2, 2019, the word was selected into the top ten catchwords of "biting words" in 2019
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Application of blockchain Finance:
since 2016, the major financial giants have also carried out blockchain innovation projects to explore the possibility of applying blockchain Technology in various financial scenarios. In particular, Puyin group took the lead in creating a "blockchain +" standard digital currency
standard digital currency refers to the process of assets identification, evaluation, right confirmation and insurance completed by a third party organization, which is written into the blockchain through careful digital algorithm to form the standard corresponding relationship between assets and digital currency, which is called standard digital currency
in order to realize the great leap forward development of blockchain finance, promote the new development of China's economy, accelerate the circulation of global assets, and realize the dream of rejuvenation that has been struggling for generations, Puyin group will hold the Guiyang strategic development ceremony of Puyin blockchain finance in Guizhou on December 9, 2016
the meeting will discuss the realization of digital circulation of assets by blockchain, the financial transaction mode of blockchain, and the application of blockchain services and social public instry. This conference will mark the beginning of the application of blockchain finance and the change and development of the new financial ecology
as the name suggests, a blockchain does not need a centralized server, and all information is stored on each node in the chain in a distributed form. Even if a node is damaged or tampered, the operation of the whole blockchain will not be affected, and the data will not be disordered
Second, consensus mechanism
consensus mechanism plays an important role in the trustworthiness of data on blockchain. Due to the decentralized architecture, any two nodes in the chain do not need to trust each other's identity to establish a connection, and there is no need to trust each other for data exchange. Since all nodes in the network can act as "supervisors", there is no need to worry about fraud. When a transaction is completed, all nodes on the blockchain will synchronize this information, so the consensus mechanism is based on the distributed architecture to ensure the data can not be tampered with
Third, smart contract
before we talk about blockchain + smart contract, let's first clarify the meaning of smart contract: a set of commitments defined in digital form, on which contract participants can implement these commitments. Generally speaking, it is a smart contract. In a computer system, when certain conditions are met, the contract can be executed automatically.
1. Blockchain is a distributed database (system) placed in a non secure environment
2. The blockchain uses cryptography to ensure that the existing data cannot be tampered with
3, the blockchain uses consensus algorithm to reach consensus on new data
the system with the above three properties is blockchain.
Fourth, decentralization. Decentralization is the most basic feature of the blockchain, which means that the blockchain no longer depends on the central processing node and realizes the distributed recording, storage and updating of data. In the traditional centralized network, attacking a central node can destroy the whole system, while in a decentralized blockchain network, attacking a single node cannot control or destroy the whole network. More than 5% of the nodes in the master network are just the beginning of gaining control. 2019 is the first year for the commercial application of blockchain technology, and the stimulation of favorable policies will make the development of blockchain technology more stable
with the application of blockchain technology graally penetrating into many fields such as digital finance and Internet, we have a clearer understanding of the value of blockchain
blockchain has formed a situation of global competition, and all countries are seizing the development opportunities, let alone China; Therefore, there is no doubt that blockchain has become a national strategy.
before discussing how to apply blockchain in daily life, let's talk about what blockchain is and how it works
blockchain is an open distributed database, which is essentially a computer file used to store information (data)
the name of blockchain comes from its structural characteristics: the file is composed of data blocks, and each block is linked to the previous block to form a chain. Each block contains data, such as transaction records and records when the block was edited or created. Information (data) is stamped with time stamp, which is the origin of blockchain
it is crucial that, unlike centralized databases owned by companies or government agencies, blockchain is not controlled by any person or entity, and data is completely copied (distributed) on multiple computers
because it is a decentralized way to store and access data, it becomes extremely secure. Different from the centralized database, the attacker does not have a single entry point, so the data security is more guaranteed<
in addition to the two characteristics of decentralization and security, blockchain has become a leading technology which is different from other technologies:
tamperability: once entering the blockchain, any information can not be changed, even the administrator can not modify this information. It makes blockchain easy to audit
accessible: all nodes in the network can easily access information
no third party: blockchain can help point-to-point transactions, so whether you are trading or exchanging funds, you do not need the approval of a third party. Blockchain itself is a platform
the impact of blockchain technology
first, the open and tamperable nature of blockchain technology makes it possible to decentralize the trust mechanism. It has the potential to change the financial infrastructure. Various financial assets, such as equity, bonds, bills, warehouse receipts and fund shares, can be integrated into the blockchain ledger to become digital assets on the blockchain, which can be stored, transferred and used in the blockchain Deal. It has a broad application prospect in the financial field. For example, it has typical applications in cross-border payment, insurance claims, securities trading, bills, etc
Second, the current Internet of things ecosystem relies on the centralized network management architecture, and all devices are connected through the cloud server. With the expansion of the network scale, the infrastructure and maintenance of centralized cloud servers, large servers and network equipment will occupy a high cost
in the decentralized Internet of things, blockchain is a framework to promote transaction processing and cooperation among interactive devices, and each device on the network can operate as an independent and micro business entity< Third, public service is a factor to promote economic growth and social progress. The supply of public service has an important impact on various subjects, systems, cultures, attitudes and behaviors in the process of political, economic and social development. The traditional notarization relies on the government, and the limited data dimension and the historical data information chain that has not been established often lead to the government and schools unable to obtain complete and effective information. Using blockchain, tamper proof can be established. In the fields of digital rights, intellectual property rights, certificates and public welfare, new authentication mechanisms can be established to improve the management level of public services.
for a single (domestic) central bank, bitcoin can be regarded as a "foreign exchange currency", and bitcoin will not be affected by the central bank's monetary policy. From this perspective, bitcoin is bound to bring about the so-called currency competition. When American tourists travel abroad, they will encounter the experience of exchanging foreign currency with unofficial exchange rate. The original intention of local people to exchange dollars may be to avoid the impact of high inflation (inflation tax)
if this kind of exchange can be "carried forward and widely used", the government's way of using inflation tax to increase fiscal revenue will be limited, and the traditional foreign exchange control will lose considerable effect. As long as there is Internet or telephone, people can use digital currency as the exchange medium<
challenge global currency status
although bitcoin is unlikely to replace the world's major currencies in the short term, bitcoin still has the opportunity to play a leading role in some specific occasions. The status of US dollar is obvious in many countries in the world, but the liabilities created by foreign banks under US dollar denominated deposits have brought jurisdiction problems. If the Bank of America further provides bitcoin denominated loans and accepts the redemption of bitcoin, what should the regulatory authorities do? In fact, there are similar signs in the euro dollar market today
in other words, at a time of financial crisis, if the market wants bitcoin deposits instead of US dollar deposits, then the central bank's status as "lender of last resort" in the traditional sense will be completely lost
acting as a safe haven asset
a safe haven asset does not mean a risk-free asset, but refers to the asset that investors are willing to pour in at a time of crisis. In the 1970s, real estate was a safe haven asset; In the 21st century, American debt has become a safe haven asset. Can bitcoin become the next key safe haven asset? The answer may be yes or no. But looking back on the dominant position of CUF in Hungary's mortgage loans in the time of the euro zone crisis, bitcoin obviously has a chance to become famous in the first World War: under the background of dollar inflation and bitcoin deflation, the US dollar / bitcoin exchange rate will plummet because the US Federal Reserve can't expand the supply of bitcoin
play the role of securities
in a perfect macroeconomic model, securities trading should be seamless. However, under the influence of monetary policy, the liquidity of OTC transactions of bonds is very poor. Even the ten-year US bonds with the best liquidity have had liquidity problems. Demand for good quality collateral, usually treasury bonds, has soared. If blockchain technology is mature enough, it is likely to bring billions of dollars of collateral supply to the market. Of course, lower demand for treasury bonds may lead to higher interest rates
maintain the stability of financial market
there is a view that the use of blockchain will lead to the withdrawal of global central banks from the stage of history. This possibility naturally exists, but in the short term, it is not too realistic - the central bank needs a lot of hard assets, such as real estate and human capital, to find liquidity carriers / media to completely retreat from the background
there is also a view that blockchain technology will make the financial market completely transparent, thus bringing a more robust financial system. However, it should be pointed out that the mainstream diamond and davige bank squeeze model does not rely on the opacity of the financial market. In theory, the bank's portfolio is completely transparent. But even so, unexpected large-scale redemptions can still cause problems in the financial system
the central bank's digital currency / cash
the current currency and payment structure were formed before the birth of the Internet. The world has changed dramatically, so people must learn to adapt. There is no reason to refuse the possibility of central banks providing digital currency. Before bitcoin, the U.S. Treasury provided online digital bond accounts. Although this kind of account is not used for payment system, it can be applied in theory
the digital account of the central bank has many advantages. First, depositors no longer need deposit insurance because there is no default risk in the central bank; Second, money managers who hold a lot of money can choose the central bank account as overnight deposit instead of shadow banking; Third, the cost of paper money supply will be completely eliminated; Fourth, it will be very convenient for the central bank to pay depositors' interest to facilitate the transmission of the central bank's monetary policy
practical application
Bubi blockchain has made a number of breakthroughs in the technical platform, which can meet the scenario of tens of millions of users, and has the ability to quickly build the upper application business. Bubi blockchain has been applied in equity, supply chain, points and other fields, and is concting experiments and application tests with exchanges and banks. As an integral application on Bubi blockchain platform, Shubei Hebao has been launched recently. Sunshine insurance, as the first large financial institution in China, issues blockchain integral (yangguangbei) on this platform, which is a good example for the landing application of blockchain technology in various instries
blockchain technology will have a profound impact on the financial instry and have an important impact in a long time. People will witness the profound changes in reality one by one.