I know, I know—what could possibly be more interesting than this “What’s Going on Quad Cities” Facebook group turned NFT news hub. 106,000 dogmatic, astroturfed followers strong, it certainly outstrips the reach of the local fish wrap. For all traditional media entities, that’s a gut punch and a warning shot....
Okay, let's address the elephant in the digital room: a Facebook group, "What's Going on Quad Cities," is now more than just a Facebook group. It’s a new website publishing local news through the power of NFTs. And the question everyone's whispering is: Is this brilliant, or bonkers?NFTs and News:...
iDen2's recent announcement about expanding their leadership team with talent from Google, Coinbase, and Salesforce is making headlines, but are we cheering too soon? While the surface-level narrative is about scaling and expertise, a closer look raises a critical question: Are these hires a strategic move towards true decentralization, or...
I've been watching the DeFi space closely for years, and let me tell you, it's a wild west out there. As wonderful as it is, it has some serious security holes. The user experience is that bad, even your grandma would save more money and run home to her CD!...
We’ve all been there. Or you’re waiting on hold with a government agency. On the other hand, you’re fighting with an awful website that seems designed to prevent you from finding the information you want. It's infuriating, and frankly, insulting. It erodes our trust in the same places that are...
Let's be honest, the first thing that probably pops into your head when you hear "Deloitte" isn't exactly "DeFi rebel." We often think: Big Four, auditing, maybe even a touch of corporate stuffiness. What if I told you that in reality, they’re on the low key building a bridge to...
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...
The cryptocurrency industry is currently going through a deep paradigm shift. Regulatory clarity is growing, enforcement actions are changing, and institutional interest is increasing. Recent developments across the globe signal a maturing market, with jurisdictions refining their approaches to digital assets and seeking to balance innovation with risk management. Read...
Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is currently navigating a complex path, attempting to redefine his public image and position himself as a leading figure in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg has made no secret of his desire to see Meta take the lead in artificial general intelligence (AGI)....
Calloutcoin.com aspires to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketplace of blockchain and crypto. We provide rigorous research on NFT standards, metaverse technology, digital identity solutions and the most recent DeFi innovations. Today, it's time to dive into Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs, a unique way to...
POAP NFTs have slowly become a unique and interesting way to verify and celebrate attendance at events. POAP Inc developed POAP in 2021 with the intention of using the tokens to reward event attendees. These tokens provide a one-of-a-kind experience to remember those special moments. Over 7,000,000 POAP NFTs have...
Switzerland-based biometric and digital ID developer TECH5 is channeling its expertise in European digital identity to drive innovation in the Global South. TECH5 had great success with creating national identity infrastructure throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Now, they’re continuing their innovation as a development force behind the...
On the AI front, Meta seems to be making all the right moves. It’s primarily focused on creating what they term “personal superintelligence.” This new initiative marks a departure from the company’s earlier metaverse-centric plans, marking a major pivot in strategy. Meta believes in an AI future that’s closely integrated...
