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Danie · 2d
Thing is though that statement can be quite correct. Blockchain is a broader concept than just finance or currency itself. It can be used in logistics or artwork or for tracking any changes in anythin...
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Why would a stock exchange need (or want) to be decentralised? Blockchain is not a good solution for anything unless you really, really need decentralisation. It's inefficient and slow. The only use case so far that requires decentralisation and is worth all the trade offs is an alternative to central bank controlled money.

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Danie · 2d
There can still be scenarios apart from decentralisation e.g. 1. Quicker settlements in equity markets where intermediaries like clearinghouses are involved (these settlements are currently often take a day or two). 2. Assets (equities, bonds, ETFs, private equity) can be issued as tokens on-chain e...