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...
A swirling vortex of raw possibility, downton full of promise … and peril. For better or worse, we’re all building this new world, brick by digital brick. What use is a shining new tower when the ground has all but washed away beneath it? That foundation, my friends, is our...
TikTok’s new class of influencers have established themselves by breaking the mold and owning their uniqueness to create content in their own, niche-specific lanes. From fashion to food and product reviews, these individuals are redefining the digital landscape, captivating audiences, and influencing consumer behavior.Rian Phin recently interviewed Steve Madden, prompting...
The internet has proven to be an especially fertile ground for rumors about a person’s identity. And if we’re honest, none of us are above falling victim. Why these digital wildfires spread so fast, and how you can help save yourself — and your fellow humans — from them.Algorithms Fuel...
Okay, let's address the elephant in the digital room: a Facebook group, "What's Going on Quad Cities," is now more than just a Facebook group. It’s a new website publishing local news through the power of NFTs. And the question everyone's whispering is: Is this brilliant, or bonkers?NFTs and News:...
The government's headlong rush into digital identities is starting to feel less like progress and more like a digital free-for-all. What we’re describing is a system where you can securely, officially, and verifiably prove your identity online, with the support of government-run “trustmarks.” Sounds great, right? That is, until you...
I get it. The metaverse. Buzzword bingo. And now everybody’s beating the drums for it, throwing cash at it, claiming it’s going to be the next big thing. As someone who’s spent years immersed in the real world of music, technology, and human connection – spinning tracks at underground tech...
The rise of social media has created a digital stage where individuals meticulously craft and present their identities. From emergencies to vacations, professionals to social media influencers, folks are digital-casting their wins, accolades, skills and everyday life routines, 24 hours a day. This remarkable phenomenon creates a challenging set of...
Social media. It promised connection, community, a global village. Rather, it has become a hall of mirrors. It warps caricatures of us, insidiously eroding our own identity in the process. And the worst part? We’re complicit.Online Approval is King, Isn't it?Think about it. When you share a new blog post,...
In our hyper-connected age, where the boundary separating our digital faces from our physical selves is tighter than ever, those boundaries have dissolved. Social media environments offer unique and thrilling opportunities for creativity and engagement. They do a great job representing a prettified, tightly-edited introduction of us to the world....
Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...
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...
The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...
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...
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...
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...
DeFi might seem like a remote world, but I’ll never forget being at a DeFi conference last year. The typical panicky lunge for registration lines, relatable uncomfortable small talk… but then, wait, what’s this. Rather than needing to keep up with a paper name tag, I simply scanned a QR...
