For centuries, banks and governments have acted as mediators between citizens and their money, granting institutions immense power over our financial transactions. But times are changing. Enter the Blockchain, a new way of recording and securing transactions that promises to bypass the traditional custodians of our wealth. But how does Blockchain work exactly, and is it going to cause a revolution? For better or worse, we’re living through a huge moment in history as the world shifts towards digitisation and decentralisation, centuries after the Industrial Revolution brought about immense progress. In this episode, adapted from the Arabic-language series Dahaleez, Amr Waked explores the power and potential dangers of the Blockchain. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #news #decoded #blockchain