Miptv: Blockchain in entertainment sector is ‘here to stay’, say experts

Early adopters believe tech will enable creators to connect directly with potential consumers and fans.Blockchain is one of the next big disrupters on the horizon for the content industry, but introducing it into the financing, distribution and remuneration chain is still a work in progress, three experts told a Miptv panel this week.The discussion comes amid growing activity around the technology in the film and TV world, with the first blockchain movie release recently announced for Jeremy Culver’s romantic comedy No Postage Necessary.Ashley Turing, CEO of London-based LiveTree Adept said the encrypted ledger system, initially created to monitor Bitcoin transactions,

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