Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds hearing on blockchain technology

"In his testimony, Arvind Narayanan, associate professor of computer science at Princeton University, discussed the cybersecurity implications of blockchain.

“Blockchain technology brings potential benefits as well as risks to the cybersecurity of energy systems,” Narayanan said. “It is not essential for achieving the foundational components of digital security, and policymakers should view it as one of several possible technical tools for addressing energy cybersecurity.”"