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Bitcoin mining consumes a huge amount of electricity. That’s no secret. Many a would-be miner has been stopped in their tracks by the prospect of a utility bill superseding their profits. But simply mining in locations with cheaper power, such as parts of Canada, Eastern Europe, or China, isn’t the solution either, since cryptocurrency mining still drains th…
When we think about Africa, our minds often flood with images of hunger, hardship, disease, natural disasters, and maybe even civil war. We don’t often consider the strength of its people or their ability to lift themselves out of poverty. So while it may not seem like the most natural place to lead the world into the fourth industrial revolution, Africa cou…
A masternode can be thought of as a server that has made its IP address publicly available to third-party actors. However, deploying and running a masternode requires users to possess a high level of technical know-how including a deep understanding of blockchains as well as the ability to launch and maintain a server. Moreover, setting up a masternode also…
The United States has been the hub of technological progress over the past 75 years. From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, America’s industries have been shaping the way we view, use, and develop new technologies, and has been a catalyst for the ‘cyber century’. With this new wave of technology comes a paradigm shift in how we interact with one another, from e…
In an era of data breaches and regulation, it’s time our credit network got its act together. The Equifax data breach opened the eyes of millions of consumers around the world to the harsh reality that is our economic backbone. Why should companies like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion be charged with maintaining our information and governing the terms of o…
Who would have thought that with the emergence of blockchain technology would come fame, recognition, and awards? Well, the art world has long been issuing awards to support freedom of expression and creation. However, the problem with many of these awards it that they are voted on by an exclusive committee, presenting potential conflicts of interest and/or…
