Everyone agrees that J.R. Dunn Jewelers’ venture into blockchain-verified diamonds is a very good thing. Ethically sourced gemstones, verifiable chain of custody – this is all fantastic news. As a Tokyo-based blockchain analyst, I can't help but see this initiative as a stark reminder of everything the broader cryptocurrency space...
The diamond ecosystem has traditionally marketed itself as the symbol of opulence, love, and foreverness. The path a diamond takes from the mine to dealer to the end consumer is equally hidden. This lack of clarity and standardization adds to the confusion around ethical sourcing and transparency. Blockchain technology is...
Amahle here, writing from Johannesburg. I want to tell you about hope. That last hope glimmers like a just-dug diamond. It is a testament to the hope and vibrant future of African communities. A future powered by blockchain.With Nomusa, a mother of three living in a small village just outside...