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...
Your digital identity. It's you in the digital world. What if that “you” is being exploited against you, and unknowingly at that? We tend to imagine cybersecurity as purely a tech issue, one addressed with firewalls and black-box algorithms. I'm here to tell you the real vulnerability isn't in the...
You think your perimeter is secure? Think again. The real battleground has shifted. It's not about firewalls and antivirus anymore. It's about identity. And while you're busy patching servers and training employees on phishing, a silent, insidious war is raging over machine identities – and I'm betting you're losing badly.This...
Imagine Maria in rural Ecuador. Every winter, she creates elaborate dream catchers, an art form her ancestors shared with her. But access to capital? Non-existent. Banks won't touch her. Then comes Aave. All of a sudden, she has the means to borrow against her modest crypto holdings, purchase additional raw...
I mean, let’s face it, in the crypto world, TVL is a perty metric. Lots of tokens and projects have inflated through artificial hype and hyper speculation on most markets to temporary fame, only to disappear back into the internet aether. When Aave soon reached $40 billion TVL my first...
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...
