Everything you need to know about blockchain, but were afraid to ask. Obviously this is nowhere near a definitive list but intended as a starting point to persons new to the subject. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments.
Articles
Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble Excellent article about the potential of blockchain, by Steven Johnson from the New York Times. ‘Yes, it’s driven by greed — but the mania for cryptocurrency could wind up building something much more important than wealth.’
Making Sense of Crypto What is cryptoeconomics- bitcoin for example- and how does it relate to economics more generally? This article is a clear, non-technical outline of “cryptoeconomics” and its role in blockchain technology.
Wired Guide to Blockchain A beginners guide to the blockchain with a short video here.
Blogs
Blockchain at Berkeley Blog about blockchain developments from students at UC Berkley.
Blockchain Unleashed Conversations, stories and opinions from the blockchain community published by IBM.
Chain Letter **‘**Blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and why they matter’. Email newsletter delivered twice a week from MIT Technology Review.
CoinDesk is the leading source for industry news with updated cryptocurrency prices.
Hackernoon One of the best places online for opinion articles on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and associated technologies.
Podcasts
Hashpower A three part audio documentary that explores the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies with leaders in the field. One of the best podcasts to introduce yourself to the fundamentals of bitcoin, blockchain and the concept of decentralization.
Unchained Laura Shin- a senior editor at Forbes- talks with industry pioneers across tech, financial services, health care, government and other sectors about how the blockchain and fintech will open up new opportunities for incumbents, startups and everyday people.
About the author: Paul Henderson is a content strategist with a background developing digital content projects for companies including Bloomberg, Microsoft and local government. He is the founder of Blockheads, a consultancy that advises blockchain and fintech startups on content strategy and social media marketing.