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Taurus Co-Founder Says Swift Blockchain Ledger Needs Key Internal Layers

(3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Taurus co-founder has warned that Swift's blockchain-based ledger initiative requires important internal infrastructure layers to function properly. The comments highlight technical challenges that financial institutions face when integrating blockchain technology into existing messaging and settlement systems.

WHY IT MATTERS

Swift is like the postal service for banks — it helps them send payment instructions to each other across borders. Now Swift is exploring whether blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies, could make this process faster or more efficient. Think of blockchain as a shared digital notebook that multiple parties can read and write to at the same time. However, experts are pointing out that you cannot just swap out the old system for a blockchain-based one without building connecting pieces in between — similar to how you cannot plug a modern USB device into an old computer without an adapter. This story matters because it shows that adopting blockchain in traditional finance involves significant technical work beyond just the blockchain itself.

Swift, the global financial messaging network used by thousands of banks worldwide, has been exploring blockchain technology to modernize its infrastructure.

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