Digital finance is only in its infancy and we expect the market to rapidly develop from here, but not necessarily in the way many might expect. If you are baffled by the jargon and unconvinced by the rationale for digital assets but are curious as to what has driven the growth of this market to such heights and where it might go next, this series is for you. In part one of our guide to digital assets, we delve into blockchain and how it can transform finance through faster, cheaper transactions.