Once primarily associated with cryptocurrencies, this distributed ledger technology is proving its versatility across multiple industries, from finance and logistics to healthcare and entertainment.

• Blockchain’s core idea is straightforward: timestamping and recording data to improve transparency and accuracy. In the 2010s there was a lot of optimism on how it might distribute power and wealth.

We recently connected with Sunny Lu, the CEO of VeChain, a blockchain-powered network that transforms everyday positive actions into verified, tradable digital assets. By enabling greater transparency ...