The future is (almost) now – Blockchain makes big promises to M&A dealmakers

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Abstract: Blockchain, a database technology that enables users to share constantly updated documents across a network, seems poised to make M&A negotiations and due diligence faster, more accurate and cheaper. Although blockchain isn’t yet used in M&A deals, this article discusses how it works, and predicts its advantages and potential pitfalls for buyers and sellers. A sidebar talks about how smart contracts built on a blockchain might make earnouts easier to manage.