The blockchain is an emerging technology that aims to disrupt a number of industries. How? Why? Marek will separate facts from fiction on this overhyped technology and present a clear vision of what blockchain might become in the upcoming decade. Innovation promotor, blockchain evangelist, open source contributor and co-founder of 3 tech startups in Warsaw. Marek started programming when he was ten years old, and since then technology became his lifelong passion. Marek is now the owner of Ethworks, the company which helps other blockchain companies to build their products. At the same time, he is a Blockchain Engineer at International blockchain-powered tech company headquartered in Switzerland. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx