Blockchain Statistics, History, Facts & News (2022)
Last Updated on: February 23rd, 2022
Here are a few of the most interesting Blockchain statistics and facts I was able to dig up in my internet travels. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
What is blockchain?
Here is a helpful primer on blockchain from IBM
When was blockchain invented?
2008
Who invented blockchain?
Satoshi Nakamoto
Projected market value of the blockchain industry by 2020:
Last updated 9/1/18
Venture funding for blockchain companies in 2017:
Market value of the blockchain industry in 2017:
Blockchain’s reported potential for reducing bank infrastructure costs:
Last updated 1/17/17
Reported potential annual savings for banks utilizing blockchain technology:
Last updated 1/17/17
Amount the global blockchain market is expected to be worth in 2024:
Last updated 1/18/17
Average investment in blockchain projects in 2017:
Last updated 2/7/17
Percentage of banks that are experimenting with permissioned blockchains:
Last updated 2/7/17
Amount of funding that Ripple has raised to date:
Last updated 9/16/16
Percentage of the top global banks that Ripple works with:
Last updated 9/16/16
Reduction in operating costs of international payments that Ripple’s technology offers banks:
Last updated 9/16/16
Amount of funding that Blockstream has raised to date:
Last updated 2/3/16
Amount that IBM is investing in blockchain-powered IOT:
Last updated 10/4/16
Number of employees IBM is dedicating to blockchain powered IOT projects:
Last updated 10/4/16
Total amount that blockchain startups raised in H1 2016:
Amount that hackers reportedly stole from DAO’s fund in June 2016:
Estimated amount that financial and technology firms invested in blockchain in 2016:
Percentage of major North American and European banks that are exploring blockchain:
Last updated 9/11/16
Size of the blockchain technology in energy market in 2018:
Projected size of the blockchain technology in energy market in 2025:
Recent Blockchain News
Here are some recent Blockchain news articles. We update company news daily, as it breaks, so be sure to check back often for the latest.
Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these Blockchain stats come from their own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%.
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