The reason why Blockchain is the next big thing for some and a nightmare for others is surely not least its disruptive potential. The Blockchain takes the lever of control from one central hand and puts it in the hands of many. This “control amputation” particularly affects core sectors of the international economy and society, such as banking and politics, logistics and supply chain management. Central institutions such as banks have survived global financial crises because they were previously considered indispensable – the block chain is questioning this for the first time.