A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF BARTER-BLOCKCHAIN
A literary exploration I suppose everyone has heard of blockchain. But not everyone really understands what it is or why it’s needed. And those who do might have wondered how it could be simplified, improved, and adapted for the categories of people and businesses living at the intersection of the physical and virtual worlds — those who feel more comfortable with the tangible, yet don’t deny the possibilities of the digital. I believe such an opportunity exists. I would call it: "Barter Blockchain for Goods and Services." Intrigued? Curious? Then let’s begin our journey into the fantastic world of barter-blockchain. I. THE GATE He was an ordinary man, not a crypto enthusiast, not a techie, not a market speculator. He knew how to fix bicycles, draw portraits, and sometimes teach children math. All of that had value — but none of it could be tokenized in a world ruled by fiat and abstraction. Until one day, he stumbled upon an ad: "BarterChain. F...