In June 2016, we hosted an Accountancy Salon on blockchain: an open discussion on the impact of this technology on the profession and opportunities for our members. The event was part of our AuditFutures programme and was run in collaboration with ICAEW’s IT Faculty. The purpose of the Salon was to provide an overview of blockchain technology, its original vision and current developments. The speakers helped explain some of the concepts and tensions around blockchain and explored the deeper implications for the accountancy profession.