NIST's work is vital. We all know that. The requirement to safeguard sensitive data while ensuring it remains accessible is critical, particularly with the constant wave of cyberattacks. Here's the question that keeps me up at night: Is this balance truly achievable? Are we, in pursuit of a marginally improved...
Is NIST’s new guidance on identity security truly forging the path toward a more secure digital future? Or is it simply another episode of tech buzzword bingo doomed to sink straight to the bottom? As someone who's spent years navigating the exciting, and sometimes treacherous, waters of DeFi and NFTs,...
We're on the cusp of a revolution. One that isn’t just a typical, incremental upgrade, but rather a vertical leap in how we’ll direct our health care, and more importantly, our lives. No more centralized databases, no insurance companies keeping all the playing cards. The principles behind Decentralized Finance (DeFi)...
Healthcare identity theft. Just hearing the name makes me cringe. It’s not just the financial aspect — it’s your life, your medical information, your life blood being commandeered. Examples abound, like the ability of AI to generate highly persuasive phishing emails or create unnervingly realistic deepfakes. Consequently, the threat is...
Imagine a California where flashing your phone grants you access to everything from discounted bus fares to senior citizen benefits. Sounds convenient, right? At least, that’s the promise of California’s growing digital ID program. Before we jump on the administration’s exciting ideas of one-stop services, we should think through some...
Picture this, proving your age is simple and quick. Rather than root around for a crumpled-up ID, you just tap your mobile phone to the reader. Now, imagine that tap unlocking a world filled with government services, benefits and opportunities. This all operates on the same technology that makes Bitcoin...
Right now, the metaverse is the buzzword of choice for “what’s next.” It’s a magic space of endless potential, enabling us to transform into whomever we choose. From that point on we design our avatars, our digital counterparts, and walk into this new world. What if this fun isn’t so...
The metaverse. It’s packaged as the fourth industrial revolution, a virtual playground where you can escape reality, be whoever you want, do whatever you please. Nike is hoping you’ll spend real money on virtual shoes for your new avatar friend. And now, McDonald’s wants you to pick up a virtual...
The UK government is placing all its bets on passkeys, scrapping SMS verification altogether in support of this new, shiny authentication method. They’re claiming better security, reduced costs, and improved user experience. Sounds great, right? Before we pop the champagne, let’s step back and examine what’s really going on. Are...
The UK government’s plan to make passkeys the default method of access to all of its digital services would be great in theory. More safe, more efficient, more convenient – sounds great, right? Not only are they saving millions, they’re patting themselves on the back for possibly saving millions. Before...
NFTs, aka non-fungible tokens, have been taking the world by storm. Most people associate NFTs with expensive digital art and collectibles. These digital assets hold the potential to transform the economy and every sector on it. Calloutcoin.com explores the exciting and sometimes bizarre world of NFTs. We help separate fact...
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have rapidly become a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency market, achieving prominence in just a few years. Though NFTs exploded into the mainstream consciousness in 2020 and 2021, the roots of the technology actually extend decades in the past. This article explores the history, technology, and impact...
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) are changing the way we think about managing physical infrastructure by combining blockchain technology with decentralized, web-enabled IoT devices. These networks are decentralized and dependent on a web of connected IoT devices. Yet they have unique challenges in securing these qualities of security and accountability....
Hello blockchain and crypto enthusiasts! Jason back again, bringing you even more dank insights from Calloutcoin.com. Today, we're diving deep into a critical area for the future of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs): security. As DePINs expand to maintain more real-world infrastructure, making sure their networks are cyber threats robust...
What's Going on QC, a new website founded by Ryan Segura and DeFrieze, is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) into its infrastructure to deliver local news. These technologies remain nascent. The founders are sure they offer special possibilities for content creation, verification, and long-term information storage. The...
Keep your finger on the pulse of the blockchain and crypto revolution! Calloutcoin.com provides deep analysis of NFT standards, metaverse technologies, digital identity solutions and the newest DeFi innovations. As our world moves deeper into the age of digitalization, the idea of digital identity is becoming increasingly popular. This is...
iDen2, a San Francisco-based company specializing in decentralized digital identity solutions, announced the addition of three senior leaders to its team on May 13, 2025. These strategic hires, including Marius Scurtescu, Rodolfo Ergueta, and Erika Hakala, reflect iDen2's commitment to building the future of digital identity infrastructure. The company’s mission...
Knowing that IT services integration is essential today with such a rapidly advancing digital climate. Moreover, Jan Vanhaecht, a leading expert in the field, vigorously champions a more holistic approach to security. He works on Enterprise Security Architecture, cloud smart integration and secure software development disciplines including DevSecOps practices. In...
