Google has confirmed that it has several teams looking at the potential of blockchain technology, but a spokesperson declined to give further details. The technology could be offered as a product through Google Cloud, according to Brian Behlendorf from Hyperledger. Blockchain, which is based on distributed ledger technology, allows for transactions between computers without relying on any central authority or middleman. A blockchain could be cloud-based, despite its decentralised nature, Behlendorf said, adding that if Google did offer blockchain through Google Cloud, it would also likely allow customers to set up nodes for their blockchain ledgers elsewhere, including on rival cloud services.
Google has confirmed that it has several teams looking at the potential of blockchain technology, but a spokesperson declined to give further details. The technology could be offered as a product through Google Cloud, according to Brian Behlendorf from Hyperledger. Such a move could set Google apart from rivals Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. A blockchain could be cloud-based, despite its decentralised nature, Behlendorf said, adding that if Google did offer blockchain through Google Cloud, it would also likely allow customers to set up nodes for their blockchain ledgers elsewhere, including on rival cloud services.