The Final Hash: Chapter 2 - The Blockchain Society
By 2024, society had morphed into a digital tapestry of decentralized systems. The traditional banks had fallen, replaced by smart contracts and decentralized finance platforms. Governments no longer issued fiat currency; instead, nations were built on their own blockchains, each one competing in the global market with its unique cryptocurrency. The idea of "trust" had shiftedâpeople trusted code, not institutions.
Cryptocurrency wasnât just moneyâit was identity, status, and governance. In cities like Nairobi, people used crypto wallets for everything, from ordering a coffee to voting in local elections. Blockchain voting ensured transparency, and disputes were settled in decentralized courts. Smart contracts governed marriages, employment, and even friendships. If a contract was breached, there was no need for lawyersâthe blockchain enforced everything automatically.
But the wealth gap widened. Early adopters became billionaires, while many struggled to catch up in this new reality. In this high-stakes world, a shadowy networkâthe Black Market Ledgerâthrived, offering everything from data to identities for the right price.
Mwalimu saw the growing divide. He believed blockchain was for everyone. But when he uncovered The Final Hash, he realized it wasnât just about controlâit could either balance the system or destroy it.
