Blockchain Explained
Understanding the technology that unlocks opportunities across evolving asset classes.
What is Blockchain?
Blockchain technology provides immutable, decentralized, distributed and encrypted data storage and transfer.
How Does Blockchain Work?
The key to understanding how blockchain works lies in its decentralized nature—no single person or group controls it—making this a crucial element of the process shown below.
Why Blockchain?
While many are familiar with the term “blockchain” due to its bitcoin connection, this is just the tip of the investment iceberg. This technology makes it possible to create secure cryptocurrencies for all types of online transactions.
Blockhain’s reach also extends deeply into traditional corporate concerns like security, record keeping, food safety, insurance, global banking, and virtually all manner of business operations.
Then consider how blockchain forms the foundation of recreational and household applications in gaming, personal banking, healthcare data, and the fast-growing, alternative 3D world known as the metaverse.
Corporate and government investment in blockchain technology is exploding because new uses are being created and built every day. It is impossible to know how massive this market will become, but current predictions of $1.43 trillion by 2030 are attracting the interest of long-term investors.
90.1%
CAGR3
Global blockchain market estimated to grow from $57.72B in 2025 to $1.43T by 20303
The Blockchain Market
Blockchain is actively shaping a wide range of routine operations today. The applications for this technology include:
Contracts
Processing
Payments
Rewards Programs
Trading
Management
Experts agree it has the potential to benefit thousands of companies in hundreds of industries, such as:
(cyber, election, etc.)
Understanding the basics of blockchain is increasingly important for today’s investors. As this technology continues to influence financial services, supply chains, and digital infrastructure, it’s creating new avenues for innovation and market growth. Familiarity with how blockchain works—and where it’s headed—can help investors better evaluate emerging opportunities, assess risk, and make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape. This overview offers a foundation to start that conversation and explore where blockchain may fit into your broader investment outlook.
You can get involved, here's how:
Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF
First & Largest Actively Managed Blockchain Technology ETF
Embrace the Future of Finance: The blockchain and crypto transformation is here, and BLOK is designed to help capture opportunities in this rapidly evolving market.
Dynamic and Forward-Thinking: Unlike passive funds, BLOK uses active portfolio management to dynamically adjust holdings based on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
Proven Strategy Since 2018: BLOK identifies and dynamically invests in leading blockchain innovators, crypto infrastructure companies, and digital assets like bitcoin ETPs—positioning investors for long-term growth potential.
1Real World Asset Tokenization to Hit $50B in 2025: Ozean – Decrypt
2McKinsey Group Report
3Grand View Research, Jan. 2025, Blockchain Technology Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis: 2025-2030
For informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. This material is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, investment, legal, or tax advice. Consult your financial professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Investments in blockchain technology and digital assets are subject to a variety of risks, including high volatility, lack of regulation, cybersecurity incidents, theft or loss, developmental risk, and the potential for competing platforms or technologies. The technology is new and many uses may be untested. Investments concentrated in a single industry, such as blockchain, may exhibit higher volatility and be more vulnerable to factors affecting that industry.
Exposure to cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, is highly speculative and may be subject to extreme volatility and risk of total loss. Investors should be prepared to lose their entire investment. The regulatory and tax treatment of digital assets and cryptocurrencies is uncertain and evolving.
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