More and more, the team at Carpenter finds ourselves meeting and working with Fintech companies. And many of these companies focus on Bitcoins and Blockchain technology. Do these concepts leave you feeling confused? You’re not alone. This article from The Economist provides one of the clearest and simplest explanations we’ve found anywhere.

Plus, it dispels many of the rumors about these upstart innovators. It can help you feel better prepared when it comes time to discuss this topic with co-workers and friends.