The future of our cities? It could be blockchain

Dec 15, 2016

The Marina Bay street circuit is lit up ahead of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix Night Race in Singapore September 15, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su - RTSNUSM

Hussein Dia explores the impact that blockchain will have on our lives and future cities. Image: REUTERS/Edgar Su - RTSNUSM

Hussein Dia

Associate Professor (Transport), Swinburne University of Technology

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