Blockchain technology looks set to follow the lead of Linux and be the technological bridesmaid , rather than the bride , according to author Jon Evans . He wrote that similarly to Linux in 1996 , blockchain is seen as a radical technology with worldwide relevance and importance . I understand the appeal of this narrative. But instead of being a game - changer like the internet , Evans believes blockchain will become a behind the scenes technology , for example , powering financial settlements and data storage systems . He also casts doubt on the runaway popularity of cryptocurrencies and speculates about what more realistic valuations would be .
Blockchain technology looks set to follow the lead of Linux and be the technological bridesmaid , rather than the bride , according to author Jon Evans . He wrote that similarly to Linux in 1996 , blockchain is seen as a radical technology with worldwide relevance and importance . But instead of being a game - changer like the internet , Evans believes blockchain will become a behind the scenes technology , for example , powering financial settlements and data storage systems . He also casts doubt on the runaway popularity of cryptocurrencies and speculates about what more realistic valuations would be .