Category: blockchain

  • Mapping the Metaverse

    Mapping the Metaverse

    Interesting metaverse map from Jon Radoff, describing the seven layers of the ecosystem and where companies (and some open source projects) sit within the market. Brief recap of what each of these layers represent: Experience is what we actually engage with: games, social experiences, live music, etc. Discovery is how people learn that an experience…

  • How Blockchain Technology is Reshaping the Future of Global Payments

    How Blockchain Technology is Reshaping the Future of Global Payments

    Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has been touted as the future of banking, payments and financial services. And the future of every other global industry obviously. Sometimes blockchain use-cases can seem a little bit of a stretch, but for financial services at least, a fintech fuelled, cryptocurrency, blockchain and smart contract enabled…

  • Blockchain, IOT and Robotics: The tech future of travel

    Blockchain, IOT and Robotics: The tech future of travel

    The latest What the Tech? report from Ying Communications and Catch On details the trends stemming from the crossover between the travel and technology industries. Far from dehumanising travel, these latest technologies are actually making travel experiences richer and more personal. A few of the key new travel trends covered include: Internet of Things (IoT) —…

  • Blockchain, Cats and the idea of “Infinite Extensibility”

    Blockchain, Cats and the idea of “Infinite Extensibility”

    Last December, a new game became an overnight mega-trend in the blockchain world. CryptoKitties allowed users to buy, own, and trade unique collectible cartoon cats on the blockchain. Around the time of launch, CryptoKitties was so successful that it slowed the Ethereum network. This is a big deal, as the Ethereum blockchain is, without a…

  • Ethereum, Cats and Infinite Extensibility on the Blockchain

    Ethereum, Cats and Infinite Extensibility on the Blockchain

    Last December, a new game became an overnight mega-trend in the blockchain world. CryptoKitties allowed users to buy, own, and trade unique collectible cartoon cats on the blockchain. Around the time of launch, CryptoKitties was so successful that it slowed the Ethereum network. This is a big deal, as the Ethereum blockchain is, without a…