Is Web3 storage really solved? Think about it. We’ve moved on to Filecoin, Arweave, and a bevy of other “decentralized” answers. But are they even functional for the real-time, high-frequency use cases that are meant to be the hallmark of Web3. I’ll be exploring video streaming, AI, and dynamic NFTs....
Okay, let's be honest. As far as ideas that would be cool to do go, blasting an NFT into space is a pretty cool idea. A digital artwork, Mayte Spínola’s “Galactic Christ,” orbiting Earth on a satellite thanks to WISeKey and SpaceX? That’s the sort of thing that lands headlines...
I saw it. You probably saw it too. The headlines screamed: "NFT of Christ Launched into Space!" Mayte Spínola’s Galactic Christ offers a colorful, psychedelic interpretation of Christ. That stark contrast with the deep, endless abyss shouldn’t give you the willies, right? Like looking into the abyss and having a...
Okay, let's be real. As someone who has been hearing about DeFi “revolutionizing finance” for a long time now, let's be honest much of it seemed like vaporware… until now? Arbitrum's recent $1.43 million revenue surge, fueled by Real World Asset (RWA) integration, is starting to look like the first...
The numbers are in: Arbitrum's revenue is up, RWA integrations are booming, and analysts are throwing around billion-dollar projections. Let's ask ourselves: are we building a sustainable financial ecosystem, or just a shiny new casino?Tokenized Trust A House of Cards?We're told RWAs are the future. We believe that tokenizing real-world...
Arbitrum, the most popular of the Layer-2 networks that have recently soared in popularity, recently crossed a stunning milestone. Reaching an all-time high of $300 million in Tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs). This boom is a testament to the rapid consumerization of traditional assets and how they are making their...
Delighted to meet you all— I’m Rajiv. Having lived DeFi from the dark net tech bootcamps to building liquidity networks with dozens of parallel asset smart contracts, this move… it makes me uneasy.The heart of DeFi is decentralization. It's about distributing power, removing single points of failure, and building a...
That’s why, according to SOL Global’s latest investments, the company is doubling down on Solana. Big deal, right? Another company chasing the crypto dream. Hold on a minute. It’s not only about pursuing profit margins. It’s about literally setting the tone for what our digital future will even look like,...
Introduction: Will Solana (SOL) Reach $1,000?The promise of instant fortunes combined with innovative technology continue to entice investors into the highly speculative and risky cryptocurrency market. Solana (SOL), with its alluring promise of lightning-fast transaction speeds and impressive scalability, has been the darling of the space. A burning question on...
SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTC: SOLCF) is repositioning itself for the new normal. The added liquidity should drive much broader adoption for the assets that SOL Holdings will develop, acquire, and invest in on behalf of the Solana ecosystem. This transition allows SOL Global to become one of...
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...
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...
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...
