We start off speaking about what blockchain applications are currently live in the region and where enterprise utilizes blockchain for the betterment of business. Saqr and Akbar both share their views on the current state of blockchain use in the Middle East and general region.

We go on to discuss the challenges of raising funding for Proof of Concept projects. Both our guests walk us through their experiences in each of their domains and advise companies on how best to approach funding for a POC.

Finally we discuss what adoption of blockchain technology will look like, specifically for enterprises.

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Special Guests: Akbar Farook and Saqr Ereiqat.

Kris shares his experiences in educating people from different backgrounds about the technology, and his experiences in helping enterprises deploy blockchain solutions.

Ahmed digs a bit deeper to understand the notion of open and closed blockchains and how this fits in with private and public implementations. For example; Does a public closed blockchain make sense?

The two also talk about best approaches to identify a blockchain use case as well as dissecting the role blockchains will play as Kris argues its merely a tool that is analogous to the internet.

All of the above and more will be on this week’s episode of Encrypted!

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Special Guest: Kris Bennett.