The real business of blockchain -- Part 1. Blockchain-inspired solutions: Seeking value -- Consorting with the enemy -- Part 2. Complete blockchain solutions: Game on for tokenization -- Embracing consensus through decentralization -- Market access & participation -- Part 3. Enhanced blockchain solutions -- Unleashing the power of smart things -- The blockchain organization -- - The blockchain society.

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