I vividly recall a stop in the small fishing village of Ardara County Donegal, Ireland many years ago. The fishermen, proud and resourceful, were struggling. Their old-fashioned ways simply didn’t stack up against bigger, faster, more technically savvy fleets. Then, a local university student, using open-source software, developed a simple...
For the last several years, I’ve been up to my neck in the world of DeFi. I’ve struggled through confusing and poorly documented smart contracts, and designed NFT ecosystems that could only be described as Frankenstein’s monsters instead of beautiful, cohesive solutions. So when Colle AI recently announced their NFT...
The metaverse. It’s what everyone is talking about, hyping, investing in. And when people hear metaverse, the first name that comes to mind is NVIDIA. After all, their GPUs power the visual world around us. So it’s only natural to imagine that they’ll continue to dominate into the next wave...
We're constantly bombarded with the same names, aren't we? NVIDIA, NVIDIA, NVIDIA. They design incredible chips that power the metaverse rave. As you might expect, the little guys get drowned out by the heavy hitters. Wall Street adores a sure thing, a name that they know. What about the little...
You’re exploring the world of DeFi, seeking out those sweet, sweet yields. I get it. The potential is HUGE. Let’s face it, turning a blind eye to security in DeFi is a recipe for disaster. That’s worse than driving a Ferrari with no tires at all! And trust me, in...
The financial system as we know it? It's a relic. Imagine rotary phones in the era of smartphones. It’s cumbersome, confusing and quite frankly, patronizing to our intelligence. This industry runs on gatekeeping. The actual process to access your own money is like going through a bureaucratic maze with fees...
So you’re entering the wonderful world of DeFi, tempted by the promise of 1000x interest rates and a magically decentralized utopia. You’ve read all about the blockchain, the magical, immutable ledger, the bedrock of security. Think again. Believing blockchain alone guarantees your safety in DeFi is like thinking a strong...
We know that the financial world right now is a bit of a runaway train, right? As you’ve probably heard, data breaches have been a hot topic in the news. Hearing these identity theft stories can be shocking and traumatic, and it might seem like someone is getting rich off...
We're allured by the shimmering promise of the metaverse, aren't we? An artificial avatar, a fantasy land for our cybernetic clones. We’re sold on the idea of connection, community, and freedom to express ourselves in ways the analog world prohibits. Imagine if that freedom meant spending far more than the...
Ripple’s public XRP Ledger (XRPL) is currently experiencing a surge of activity as it relates to the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) world. Look to have the chatter kick into high gear very soon! While Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to grab the headlines, XRPL is creating something…their regulators would be crazy to...
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...
As a response, the Global South is increasing its efforts to create and deploy Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This increased focus will improve service delivery, increase financial inclusion, and create economic opportunity. As these countries begin their own journeys towards digital transformation, there is much that can be learned. The...
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...
