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He watched the transaction move through the "How Blockchain Works" section of his memory. There was no bank to say "no," no teller closing the window five minutes early, and no need for a photo ID just to prove he existed. Instead, a network of computers across the globe—the "miners"—whispered to each other, confirming that Elias had the funds and the fridge had the authority.

The following is a story inspired by the concepts found in Mark Gates' book, Blockchain: Ultimate Guide to Understanding Blockchain, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts and the Future of Money . The Ledger of the Lone Fridge Blockchain: Ultimate guide to understanding blo...

Within twenty minutes, a drone hovered at his window. The transaction was etched forever into the "decentralized ledger," a tamper-resistant record of a simple quart of milk. He watched the transaction move through the "How