The insane world of cryptocurrency may be chock full of schemers, scammers, and sharks, but there is more to the world of blockchain than crypto.<\/p>\n
In fact, the blockchain story is bifurcating, with crypto and all its craziness on one side, and enterprise blockchain on the other.<\/p>\n
While it may be fun to poke our stick at the former, Intellyx\u2019s focus is on enterprise digital transformation \u2013 which means that bona fide blockchain-based business models are a key part of this ongoing story of disruption.<\/p>\n
Regardless, we receive numerous pitches every day from all manner of blockchain-based companies, from the most serious to the silliest. <\/p>\n
When we set up a briefing with one of them, we need to quickly determine which camp it belongs in: serious enterprise play or crazy crypto? <\/p>\n
We\u2019re not alone. If you\u2019re interested in this space, regardless of whether you\u2019re an investor, participant, or potential customer, you\u2019ll need to separate the wheat from the chaff yourself. <\/p>\n
Here, then, are our seven criteria for evaluating such companies \u2013 criteria you may find useful as you navigate the turbulent waters of blockchain.<\/p>\n