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We’ve noticed a huge uptake in Chainstack subscriptions from the education sector, and I’ve done some research to learn more about the motivations and needs of this sector.

Companies around the globe are eager to explore blockchain technology. And for a good reason — distributed ledger systems have the potential to fundamentally change the business world.

Launching any Platform as a Service (PaaS) is tough. Launching a blockchain PaaS, even tougher. Industry insiders would agree — from identifying the right set of problems that deserve to be solved…

As blockchain technology matures, protocol iterations continue to evolve in response to a growing community. Although distributed ledger technology first emerged as public infrastructure, several of its founding principles fail to meet enterprise requirements.

Enterprises now have multiple options to choose from when it comes to selecting distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and consensus protocols. The popular options include Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric & Sawtooth, Quorum, MultiChain, and Corda.

Blockchain is no silver bullet, but here is a snapshot of three real-world challenges common to most businesses and how blockchain technology addresses them.