How the blockchain could revolutionize welfare — or undermine the poor

http://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blockchain-smart-city-head-768x424.jpg 768w, http://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blockchain-smart-city-head-640x353.jpg 640w, http://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blockchain-smart-city-head-672x371.jpg 672w, http://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blockchain-smart-city-head.jpg 1344w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />The UK government is trying a pilot project to distribute and track welfare funds using a blockchain-like system.