As many others, we’re all on a quest to find the holy grail of digital identity. A way to prove who we are online without handing our entire lives over to Google, governments, or some shady corporation. Surely zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) were the solution! Untraceable, secure... the ultimate shield. But...
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently released a proposal for a new digital identity system—which he’s dubbed “pluralistic identity.” Buterin contends that this system is the key to protecting individual privacy, while allowing anyone to participate in an equitable way in the digital economy. He warns that even privacy-preserving systems...
We're building a metaverse, and right now, it feels like we're constructing a shiny new skyscraper on a foundation of sand. That sand? Our old way of doing digital identity. Think about it: proving who you are across different virtual worlds is a clunky, often invasive process. Letting centralized giants...
Meta’s new $29 billion AI infrastructure investment is shaking things up. Beyond that, this move has the potential to fundamentally change decentralized finance (DeFi), connect traditional banking and the crypto-verse, and define the future of financial services. This isn't just about faster social media feeds; it's about potentially revolutionizing how...
Is Meta's massive $29 billion bet on AI a Trojan Horse, cleverly disguised as a gift for the DeFi world? Or is it really the cavalry, coming to save decentralized finance from its own development boomerangs just in time?AI's Promise Or Meta's Power Grab?Let’s be real: $29 billion isn't just...
As the blockchain and digital identity landscape rapidly evolves, so too must your knowledge. Join us at Calloutcoin.com as we tackle today’s biggest topics and trends in the crypto space. Our deep dive extends from NFT standards to the rise of DeFi. Even Vitalik Buterin, a leading light in the...
At what cost—and are we really trading away the soul of crypto for mainstream adoption? Is the long term potential for a better decentralized future being secretly traded off on the altar of regulatory acceptance and convenience? Just last week Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made a serious case against centralized,...
As Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently explained, ZK technology has exciting possibilities for verifying identity. He pointed out the dangers posed by its implementation. His analysis comes amid growing interest in global digital identity projects, such as the World Project, which utilize ZK-proofs to verify user data without exposing the...
Imagine a world where accessing vital services, from healthcare to education, hinges on one thing: a digital identity. A universal key unlocking opportunities. Now imagine that key being operated by just one key master. Sounds liberating? Or terrifying?Worldcoin, spearheaded by Sam Altman, presents a bold vision: a global digital identity...
YZi Labs' recent investment in MEET48, a decentralized social metaverse platform, isn't just another venture capital deal. This is a massive change indeed! It tangibly underscores the promise of Web3 going beyond finance, back to where it all should be – on people. It’s about the very different ways that...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
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...
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...
Take Fatima as an example, a skilled weaver in a rural Ethiopian community. Though her detailed designs are breathtaking, getting her products in front of customers outside of her small local market is an ongoing challenge. Picture this—Fatima exploring a bustling metaverse marketplace. Today, her engaging digital tapestries are critically...
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...
Consider the case of a smallholder farmer in rural Africa, not able to receive a loan due to the lack of a verifiable national ID. Or a woman entrepreneur in Latin America, swimming against bureaucratic red tape just to register her business. This is not merely an inconvenience, it is...
