Explore the architectural design principles for blockchain projects and NFTs in this 51-minute conference talk by William Entriken. Delve into the key differences between blockchain and traditional enterprise databases, and discover a practical architecture for deploying blockchain, Ethereum, and NFT applications across commercial, enterprise, and government environments. Learn about the evolution from client-mainframe to client-server models, and understand how blockchain introduces a new paradigm for transaction processing. Gain insights from Entriken's extensive experience in Ethereum blockchain development, app creation, and computer security. Benefit from a comprehensive overview of blockchain features, data infrastructure, trust mechanisms, and real-world case studies, concluding with a discussion on cryptocurrencies and their impact on the blockchain ecosystem.