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Blockchain Could Be A Force For Good. But First You Have To Understand It

Some workers in low-income countries are choosing bitcoin, a virtual currency powered by blockchain technology, to send money to their families. It's cheaper, faster and doesn't require a middleman. (Getty Images/Ikon Images)
Some workers in low-income countries are choosing bitcoin, a virtual currency powered by blockchain technology, to send money to their families. It's cheaper, faster and doesn't require a middleman. (Getty Images/Ikon Images)

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