We've all heard the buzzwords: blockchain, Web3, decentralization. But beyond the hype and the technical jargon, does this technology actually mean anything for real people, especially in a continent as diverse and dynamic as Africa? Somnia, the new Layer 1 blockchain with an ultra-high performance promise, is the latest contender...
With education it’s Legacy Network’s next big venture, they hope to inspire those curious to learn and re-learn new skills and concepts. Here’s how they are merging Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Blockchain Technology. Through these innovative approaches to learning, their aim is to make schools more dynamic and engaging centers...
Okay, so the headlines are buzzing. Banks are "embracing" blockchain. Santander, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, the whole gang. They’re looking at cross-border payments through Fnality. They’re tackling trade finance at the same time with Project Agora and syndicated loans with Versana. Are we really nearing such a financial revolution?I’m not saying...
In fact, the world’s largest financial institutions are adopting blockchain technology at a rapid pace to modernize infrastructure, drive process efficiencies, improve security, and do more with less. Several notable blockchain projects have emerged, each backed by major financial institutions and designed to address specific challenges within the financial industry....
Even USAID—an agency frequently identified with boots-on-the-ground humanitarian assistance—is flirting with blockchain. In particular, the U.S. International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) has indicated a desire to use it to facilitate internal procurement. The promise is alluring: increased transparency, efficiency, and tamper-proof record-keeping. Picture this—they want a system similar to Amazon’s QLDB,...