A fascinating and accessible introduction to blockchain technology as a revolutionary force changing the way assets are recorded and human activities are organized. The author shows how blockchain can transform finance, asset management, business processes, and even the public sector, while avoiding complex technical details. A philosopher and economist, Swan focuses on the conceptual and organizational aspects of technology and predicts its impact on the future of the economy. This book will be a valuable guide for beginners, investors, traders, and executives who want to understand the possibilities of decentralization and imagine how blockchain is changing the world around us.