In his presentation, Horst Treiblmaier explores the current state and future potential of blockchain technology, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting promising use cases. He starts with the initial skepticism toward Bitcoin and blockchain, answering questions related to intrinsic value, energy consumption, and the relevance of criminal activities. Subsequently, he points out that numerous types of blockchains exist and presents a way for companies to assess the suitability of the technology. The presentation contains several examples from his ongoing research and concludes with an outlook on the future interaction of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.