Blockchain is the buzzword of the day thanks to the current frenzy over cryptocurrencies. But it’s much bigger. Blockchain can be – and perhaps will be – used for recording every type of smart asset transaction, across many industries. I sat down with Steve Wong to understand what you need to know about blockchain in media and entertainment.

Media and entertainment places a premium on protecting and monetizing intellectual property. For media companies, blockchain has industry-wide applications that can transform the way content is created, consumed and protected.