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Liberland Aid Foundation Launches Cryptocurrency Fundraising Program

The Liberland Aid Foundation (LAF), the humanitarian arm of the Free Republic of Liberland, now accepts donations via cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The LAF relies on the core philosophies of freedom, voluntarism, and charity to guide its program. The vision of the foundation is to engender trust between partner nations and assist humanitarian efforts to help … Continue reading Liberland Aid Foundation Launches Cryptocurrency Fundraising Program

DappRadar—What is the Dapp of 2019?

Skirmantas Januskas is the CEO and founder of DappRadar. He joined the crypto and decentralized applications (Dapps) space in late 2017 and found his interest peaked by the enthusiasm and kindness of those he interacted with in the community. He founded DappRadar in February 2018, a website that lists the most popular and utilized Dapps and … Continue reading DappRadar—What is the Dapp of 2019?

Seven Key Takeaways You Need to Know About Central Bank Digital Currencies

As of late, there has been a global buzz around Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). After Facebook’s announcement of its proposed Libra currency, it was learned that China’s Central Bank would be releasing their version, which has been under development behind closed doors since 2014. Other central banks in Europe and North America have also been … Continue reading Seven Key Takeaways You Need to Know About Central Bank Digital Currencies

Blockchain, Our Growing Global Population, and Food Resources

Our population is growing, with data showing over 7 billion people living on Earth. This number is expected to grow further, reaching just under 10 billion in 2050. Following this expected growth, we must consider what technology, data, and information will need to be handled, making processes more efficient and sustainable to maintain our numbers.  … Continue reading Blockchain, Our Growing Global Population, and Food Resources

What Solutions Can Blockchain Bring in Response to the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak?

The Wuhan coronavirus death toll hit a daily high, with 565 deaths, and 3694 confirmed cases, a slightly lower number than the day earlier. 28,261 cases of infection have been reported worldwide, with most cases confirmed in Hubei province in China.  Syren Johnstone, the Executive Director of the Masters of Law (Compliance and Regulation) Program the … Continue reading What Solutions Can Blockchain Bring in Response to the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak?

Legend of Wuhan Coronavirus Whistleblower Will Live Forever on Ethereum Blockchain

Li Wenliang was an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital who became something of a national hero amidst the turmoil of the Coronavirus. His legend has only been further galvanized following his recent death where he succumbed to the dreaded virus. According to the Washington Post, the Chinese doctor was silenced by police and charged with “rumor-mongering” … Continue reading Legend of Wuhan Coronavirus Whistleblower Will Live Forever on Ethereum Blockchain

The Birth of the Coronavirus-Backed CoronaCoin Amid Quarantining Banknotes in China

The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 has spread to at least 25 other countries and caused 5 deaths outside of mainland China. Restrictions in Hubei, of the epicenter province of the outbreak, have been imposed further on its citizens. In Wuhan, the city where the coronavirus originated, has been banning its citizens from leaving their homes.    The World Health Organization … Continue reading The Birth of the Coronavirus-Backed CoronaCoin Amid Quarantining Banknotes in China

Forbidden Wealth: 80,000 Bitcoin Abandoned for Nearly a Decade

A Bitcoin wallet address said to be associated with the now-defunct Mt. Gox Exchange holding an estimated 80,000 Bitcoin worth around $800 million, is said to be untouched revealed by a sourceon Feb 17. The asset is shown to have remained untouched since the days after the hack of the once renowned exchange. With the … Continue reading Forbidden Wealth: 80,000 Bitcoin Abandoned for Nearly a Decade

Once Upon a Time in Blockchain: The Reinvention of Storytelling

American author Stephen King once said that stories are relics, part of an undiscovered and pre-existing world.  I happen to agree with such a statement. Stories are fascinating, timeless things. They existed long before you and I made our entry into this world, and will forever remain long after we’ve become grains of sand drifting … Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Blockchain: The Reinvention of Storytelling

Racing to Save the Planet: The Role of Blockchain in Sustainability

‘The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.’ – Robert Swan. From the Hindustan Times, December 5, 1984: Poison gas toll 1,200 and rising From The Ottawa Citizen newspaper, Saturday, May 17, 1986 Chernobyl: Tragedy felt around the world From the Valdez Vanguard newspaper, Friday, March 24, 1989  … Continue reading Racing to Save the Planet: The Role of Blockchain in Sustainability

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