Contents 4 Editorial V2Reality 6 Blockchain Unchained! The weird world of cryptocurrency exists because of the intense mathematics of blockchain technology. The mobility sector is looking beyond Bitcoin to put blockchain to work in potentially game-changing ways. 12 Are Blockchain and 'Smart Contracts' the Secure Future? Legal risk and reward of blockchain and smart contracts as a prescription for automotive applications 14 Software Building Blocks for AV Systems Elektrobit's unique software framework is designed to smooth development of automated driving functions. 20 Cyber Security Goes Upstream The first cloud-based solution for connected vehicles was born in Israel and is now pilot testing at global OEMs. 22 Electronic Architectures Get Smart Upgradable, scalable and powerful new architectures will help enable data-hungry connected, autonomous vehicles. Aptiv's VP of Mobility Architecture explains. 26 Reliability, Safety, and AV Development An overemphasis on safety without a robust and equivalent reliability process and organization will result in errors that could be catastrophic. 29 Understanding the Self-Driving Revolution On the Cover 30 Software Rewrites the Rules Blockchain could emerge as the cornerstone technology for many of the "transactions" envisioned as being common in the coming new-mobility information ecosystem. (Image: poramet panjaroen/Shutterstock) A new book on autonomy from one of the ultimate insiders. Revenue streams and business models are changing as more vehicle functions move to software. Blackberry QNX's John Wall explains. 34 Truck Platoons on the Move Trials increase to determine if fuel economy, safety improvements make platooning worthwhile-but issues still need to be resolved. 38 Defanging Driverless Cars A pioneering program gives everyday people the chance to ride in an automated vehicle on public roads. 2 August 2018 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENGINEERING