> That argument is not exactly valid, because the concept of a block chain has been described a long time before it was used in "virtual currencies." The idea

> That argument is not exactly valid, because the concept of a block chain has been described a long time before it was used in "virtual currencies." The idea of a "block chain" had a name back then and it still has a name now. No software developer would confuse a hash list with the underpinnings of a virtual currency unless: A) You're writing a title for an article and want more clicks B) You're a banking institution that wants to seem "hip" C) You're working on a centralized database but really need funding so you throw in the word "blockchain" D) You're a reporter and you have no clue what you're talking about Show me anyone referring to a "block chain" in a non virtual currency context that doesn't fall into the above categories and I'll reconsider.