When one begins to think about the systems underlying identification, credit history and capital flows, it’s hard to not be immediately be blown away by the potential that a permissionless, tamper-resistant ledger has for increasing the transparency of, and ease of access to, vital information. All three obstacles are the result of interdependent central stores […]
Archives for 2018
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Criticizes IBM’s Blockchain, says “Totally Not the point”
During the Devcon4 blockchain conference held in Prague for 3 days from October 30 to November 02, speakers spoke about the scalability, speed, and robustness of the Ethereum project. The panel also highlighted the possible ways that help Ethereum reaches next million users and the contribution of designers and developers to improve user experience in […]
Nigeria’s Authorities Seek Cryptocurrency Regulatory Frameworks Against Criminal Activities
The anonymous digital cash is widely used for criminal activities – for instance, Coingape reported, ISIS ruins war due to the huge investment in crashing crypto marke. A conference conducted by the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC) in Nigeria calls for regulatory frameworks on the usage of cryptocurrency for criminal activities. <![CDATA[ ]]> It […]
Security Concerns Forcing Organizations to Rethink Cloud Strategies
Securing today’s increasingly complex multi-cloud environments requires much more than simply having a security platform available on a particular infrastructure. For the last several years, one of the hallmarks of digital transformation has been the market’s rapid transition to the cloud, from applications and services to complete infrastructures. But a growing number of organizations have […]
The Impact of Digital Identity
Challenges However, distinct, one-off pilots will not be enough to create a truly “self-sovereign” digital identity. Coordination between all the organizations running these pilots will be needed. In the end, central authorities, public institutions, and private organizations will have to agree to accept these digital IDs as valid and to work together to create standards […]
Oxfam Officially Launched Blockchain Projects for Farmers
According to the official announcement, Oxfam, a global charity firm has successfully launched a blockchain project to empower the custodian rice supply chain. The new blockchain program is called BlocRice which connects buyers and suppliers on an open network. The App aims to help farmers achieve the more negotiation power to enhance the efficiency of […]
Zcoin To Host Live E-voting On Blockchain For The First Time
Thai Democratic Party would be the first player in the voting system to employ blockchain technology for a live e-voting. According to resources, Zcoin Blockchain will put in place to run e-voting system on November 1 to 9. <![CDATA[ ]]> Voting Via Cryptography Members during elections can vote in two methods – Raspberry Pi-based voting […]
Blockchain Adoption: VeChain chosen to Test Blockchain By H&M In-House Brand Arket
European Utilities Week: Three Themes of Trepidation
Breakout sessions at any event are an interesting place to be. Keynotes are full of hope, but in hub sessions you pick up on peoples fears. The speakers have a story of industry challenges that they purport to have the answers to – pointing to the concerns they are dealing with on a daily basis. […]
Discord the New Norm
An update on why Discord Nov 13, 2018 One of Blockchain at Berkeley’s main goals is to actively provide education and resources for those interested in the Blockchain space. By providing Blockchain resources, we hope to help bridge the gap between the vast number of industry and community members interested in learning about Blockchain and the […]