Becker's Healthcare April 9, 2019
Laura Dyrda

Ten years after the idea of blockchain was born, the decentralized ledger is being used for more than just cryptocurrencies.

At Forbes CIO Summit on April 8, executives gathered to discuss how blockchain has blossomed and its potential for the future.

“My projection is that between 50 percent to 60 percent of companies will use blockchain in the next few years,” said Frank Xiong, group vice president of blockchain product development at Oracle.

More than 100 customers are using Oracle’s blockchain, which tracks items to ensure they are being properly manufactured and produced. But, the team at Oracle understands blockchain isn’t a cure-all.

“We’re past the stage that blockchain can cure everything, so...

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