Explore the intricacies of blockchain technology and its practical applications in this comprehensive 57-minute conference talk. Learn to distinguish between effective blockchain projects and those better suited for traditional databases. Gain insights into the key attributes of successful blockchain implementations, drawing from real-world customer experiences over a two-year period. Discover the criteria for evaluating blockchain project viability and examine the architecture of actual customer-built projects. Delve into topics such as public-private key cryptography, hashing, attestation, provenance, asset ownership, and smart contracts. Analyze blockchain patterns, anti-patterns, and red flags to watch out for. Investigate specific use cases in medical data management and the travel industry, including a detailed look at the Webjet example. Explore the integration of blockchain with other technologies like IPFS and Minecraft, discussing potential problems and solutions. By the end of this talk, gain a comprehensive understanding of when and how to effectively implement blockchain technology in various scenarios. Read more