Blockchain Technologies are Transformational: they can enable enterprises to reinvent processes and business models, and pursue radically disruptive use cases. Many decision-makers and IT professionals don’t understand blockchain; others confuse it with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. This concise, accessible handbook brings clarity and pragmatism to blockchain technologies and opportunities. Written from a business perspective by three of IBM’s leading consultants, it presents real-world examples that demonstrate what blockchain can and can’t do. Drawing on their unsurpassed experience, the authors survey the technology’s current state, introduce industry-specific and cross-industry use cases, review approaches to implementation and governance, and preview emerging capabilities -- all with a relentless focus on real business outcomes, and no hype. Features: 1. A team of IBM’s leading blockchain consultants focus on real business outcomes and transformations. 2. Understand blockchain technology, ecosystems, business models, implementation strategies, governance, and emerging capabilities. 3. Explore a wide spectrum of industry-specific and cross-industry use cases. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to Blockchain Chapter 2: Opportunities and Challenges Chapter 3: Understanding the Technology Landscape Chapter 4: Business of Business Models Chapter 5: Developing a Governance Structure for Blockchain Networks Chapter 6: Building a Team to Drive Blockchain Projects Chapter 7: Understanding Financial Models, Investment Rubrics, and Model Risk Frameworks Chapter 8: Looking Ahead: What Does the Future Hold?