Legendary Cryptographer Discusses Creating the First Blockchain in the ’90s

In an exclusive interview, renowned cryptographer Jean-Jacques Quisquater reflects on his experience in creating the internet’s first blockchain during the 1990s and his contributions to a foundational white paper in the field.

Quisquater began his journey in 1989 at Philips Research Lab in Brussels, where he dedicated 19 years to transitioning media from analog to digital formats. His pioneering work laid the groundwork for significant advancements in technology.