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The Security Token Thesis
byBy Laura Desmond Last summer I wrote Traditional Asset Tokenization, in which I hypothesized that a broad array of assets will move to blockchain records of ownership (represented by tokens), thereby changing the way society holds and transfers investments. A lot has transpired since last summer. In short, it’s happening — the infrastructure to support security tokens is […]
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Ethereum Will Be the Backbone of the New Internet
byBy Laura Desmond Loom Network is building our Layer 2 on top of Ethereum, instead of other blockchain platforms — and here’s why. Each month, another company publishes a whitepaper, claiming to have solved the scalability problems faced by Ethereum. These new blockchains claim to be better, faster, and smarter than Ethereum — they say they can handle thousands, even millions of […]
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Denmark Joins EU Blockchain Partnership, Plans to Implement Tech in Shipping
byDenmark has signed a declaration to join a total of 24 European Union member states that support pan-EU blockchain standards and solutions, local news outlet Finans Watch reported June 4. The EU blockchain partnership was formed on April 10 as part of the European Commission’s Digital Day with the intention of enhancing cooperation among member states for developing blockchain tech. Brian Mikkelsen, the Danish […]
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The Best & Shortest Marketing SEO Checklist Ever From Reddit
by“Hope this helps someone — I wrote this as a reply to a few people in /r/SEO and had good DM’s about it, so decided to just make it a post. The list is table stakes for any online marketing, and certainly isn’t exhaustive — hopefully others can add their suggested tasks to it, too.” 1.Get yourself Google Tag Manager (tagmanager.google.com) and install […]
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Where Is The Meaning of Art?
byWhy the quest for a correct interpretation leaves us without satisfying answers In high school I, like any other self-respecting teenager, took myself very seriously. One of the ways I made this clear was by analyzing the lyrics of my favorite bands. ‘Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines.’? Definitely […]
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Machine learning can solve the epidemic of ‘fake news’ in cryptocurrency
byDoes cryptocurrency have a bad reputation because of misinformation? And how can we sift through the current media discourse and what’s real? Unfortunately, the cryptocurrency market is full of “fake news.” Often it’s a simple manipulation or rumors amplified by nativity, conformity, fear or ignorance. ICOs have tried catching attention by issuing fake partnership news. […]
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Is there a link between smart cities and a quality lifestyle?
byBy Scott Brown Smart technologies are making their presence felt all over the world. As people spend more and more time outside, digital signage is increasingly coming into play to provide information. Living in a connected world has its advantages, and free Wi-Fi is just one of these. Smart cities that use technologies to find […]
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The Token Classification Framework: A multi-dimensional tool for understanding and classifying crypto tokens.
byBy Thomas Euler The development of the framework presented in here was a collaborative effort between me and several of my Untitled INC fellows. Peter Trapp was heavily involved in all aspects of the creation, including lending his surprising design prowess to it. Prof. Dr. Andranik Tumasjan of the University of Mainz (and formerly Technical University […]
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The Hidden Cost of Touchscreens
byIn 2012 I tried out a brand new luxury vehicle at a automotive conference. It was a minimalist European model, and nothing seemed out of place — until I tried to use the in-car entertainment system. The whole thing was a monolithic rectangle of reflective, flat glass. The touchscreen software was bizarre and clunky. It took me […]
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Moscow: The best things to do in Russia’s capital
byMoscow, the capital of Russia, is brimming with historical sights, eye-popping architecture, world-class museums and cultural landmarks. It’s a fascinating destination with clashing layers of history: the czarist era rubs against the decades of austere communism followed by a 21st-century economic boom of sometimes flagrant excess. Whether you happen to be in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup and […]
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