Here are a few of the most interesting Blockchain statistics and facts I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. The statistics are mostly from news reports and not necessarily company tallies. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100% accurate.
Blockchain Statistics and Facts
What is Blockchain?
Here is a helpful primer on Blockchain from IBM
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