Today the XRP Ledger (XRPL) officially switched on the Dynamic NFT (dNFT) amendment. This milestone represents a huge step in the progression of non-fungible tokens. This upgrade allows developers to create interactive and responsive tokenized experiences on the XRPL, unlocking a range of novel applications. Together with the introduction of...
The champagne corks are popping. Here’s what the XRPL community doesn’t want you to hear while patting itself on the back. dNFTs are here. But before we all collectively swoon over this “revolutionary” upgrade, let’s pump the brakes and think critically about it. Are we seeing real progress, or is...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently convened a roundtable discussion called “DeFi and the American Spirit.” While quite the contrarian take, this event does imply that the SEC will be more receptive to a regulatory DeFi innovation-friendly jurisdiction approach in the United States. The event highlighted the importance of...
Apple's iOS 26 is bringing digital credentials to the forefront, promising a future where your passport and driver's license live inside your iPhone. From TSA-approved digital passports to augmented boarding passes, all underpinned by the W3C Digital Credentials API, sounds futuristic, right? Before you toss your leather wallet into the...
Unsurprisingly, the champagne corks are popping in DeFi circles. Investor speculation in Ethereum governance tokens is at an all-time high. More recently, the community buzzes with rumors of an “innovation exemption” to be provided by the SEC. Before we pop the champagne on this regulatory enlightenment, let’s temper our enthusiasm....
What’s happening in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is changing too fast to keep up with. New innovations keep introducing new regulatory challenges to the field. Among the most exciting things on the horizon is the possible establishment of a new nationwide “innovation exemption.” The Securities and Exchange Commission...
Okay, let's talk DeFi. We've all seen the headlines: Ethereum governance tokens are surging, and whispers of an "innovation exemption" from the SEC are making the rounds. As someone who's been building in this space for years – and yes, even spun a few tracks as a DJ back in...
Its news this week that Hippo Digital has won a contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to modernise its identity verification processes. It’s much more than your typical government contract. This could be the stealthy beginning of something genuinely disruptive: the creeping integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) principles...
Just erase all your preconceived notions of fiat finance. Seriously. Because what's brewing on Solana, particularly with Kamino lending, isn't just different – it's a paradigm shift waiting to happen. And like all great paradigm shifts, it begins with something easy, something low-hanging. Think of it like this: Kamino is...
DeFi Development Corp., peaceably, trades under Nasdaq’s symbol DFDV, is sharpening its focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities. The corporation’s door prize is aiming improvements primarily in the Solana ecosystem. The company is exploring avenues to support and benefit from Solana’s expanding application layer, offering investors direct economic exposure to...
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...
