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The Decentralized Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Community with Blockchain

Melanie Armijo

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The revolutionary history of blockchain technology and its effects across a range of sectors, as seen through the eyes of those responsible for making it all happen.

We experienced a wave of disruption in the early years of the internet that changed how we connected, communicated, and shared information. Moving forward to the present, blockchain technology is currently undergoing a second digital revolution. The blockchain movement has developed from its first days as the foundation of cryptocurrencies to a potent force that is transforming industries and empowering communities around the world. This is the evolution of blockchain technology and the amazing effects it has had on numerous industries, as portrayed through the experiences and perceptions of the committed individuals who have led this revolution.

Beginnings of decentralized finance using Bitcoin

Rise of Ethereum and dawn of smart contracts

A New Financial Landscape: Section 2 of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Financial inclusion for unbanked people through democratization of finance

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and lending platforms have emerged, redefining financial institutions.

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Melanie Armijo

A researcher with a BA in Communications and an MSW (Master in Social Work)