Understanding the underpinnings of one of the most disruptive technologies of the 21st century and the harbinger of a new era of decentralization — Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm. It has spawned a new era of innovation, expanding the horizons of possibilities in finance, real estate, healthcare, and numerous other fields. Blockchain and decentralized technologies rose to prominence with the rise of cryptocurrencies, most notably, of course, that of Bitcoin. …