Blockchain Revolution

participate in wealth creation.
6. Funding and Investing: Investing in an asset, company, or new enterprise
gives an individual the opportunity to earn a return, in the form of capital
appreciation, dividends, interest, rents, or some combination. The industry
makes markets: matching investors with entrepreneurs and business owners at
every stage of growth—from angels to IPOs and beyond. Raising money
normally requires intermediaries—investment bankers, venture capitalists,
and lawyers to name a few. The blockchain automates many of these
functions, enables new models for peer-to-peer financing, and could also
make recording dividends and paying coupons more efficient, transparent,
and secure.