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Hopae Introduces hConnect, a Unified eID Verification Solution

Hopae Introduces hConnect, a Unified eID Verification Solution

• Digital ID

Hopae is proud to announce the official launch of hConnect, a global eID verification platform built to simplify and accelerate the digital identity verification process. Powered by hConnect—Genetec’s Software Development Kit (SDK)—hConnect provides one API for wide-reaching global coverage. This launch represents Hopae’s leap into the next generation of IDV,...

LSE's 20-Year ID Project: Shaping Digital Identity Policy

LSE's 20-Year ID Project: Shaping Digital Identity Policy

• Writer's Block

For over twenty years, the LSE Identity Project has been at the forefront of informing digital identity policy. Its influence is still felt today, perhaps more than anywhere in the world than in the United Kingdom. There, it helped to spearhead the abandonment of their national ID card scheme. This...

LSE Professor Reflects on Two Decades of Digital Identity Policy

LSE Professor Reflects on Two Decades of Digital Identity Policy

• Digital ID

Edgar Whitley is an associate professor (reader) in information systems at the London School of Economics (LSE). His insights are the result of two decades of observing and shaping the policy landscape around digital identity. His efforts, work, and passionate advocacy have truly made a difference. It also contributed to...

The Metaverse's Lighting Secret Alfalite SKYPIX Changes Everything

The Metaverse's Lighting Secret Alfalite SKYPIX Changes Everything

• Callout

That moment when you enter a different reality and forget you’re in a simulation. You're not just watching; you're there. The rush of the wind across your face, the warmth of the desert sun… and then WHAM! Something's off. The lighting's flat, unnatural. The spell is broken.For far too long,...

Enso's $5M Round: DeFi's Intent Architecture Mainstream?

Enso's $5M Round: DeFi's Intent Architecture Mainstream?

• Callout

Enso aspires to become a leader in the space — it recently raised $5 million in a community round. Big deal, right? Another DeFi project swimming in cash. But this one’s got something different: intent-based architecture. Is this the future that finally opens up DeFi to the masses, or are...

Casper Blockchain Attracts Enterprise Interest with Focus on Real-World Applications

Casper Blockchain Attracts Enterprise Interest with Focus on Real-World Applications

• DeFi

Today, Casper, a layer-1 blockchain that launched in early 2021, is making inroads with enterprises and the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The blockchain emphasizes scalability, security, and flexibility. Casper stands out with emphasis on practical use cases and enterprise-grade tokenomics. This new approach is the one currently generating the most...

Casper Crypto: Why Enterprises Are Betting Big on This Blockchain

Casper Crypto: Why Enterprises Are Betting Big on This Blockchain

• Writer's Block

The blockchain space continues to change rapidly, and each new generation of platforms attempts to fix the shortcomings of their predecessors. The Casper Network has attracted a lot of buzz. Enterprises are already chomping at the bit to harness its groundbreaking blockchain technology beyond crypto for real-world applications. Since entering...

Casper Crypto's Enterprise Bet: Genius Move or Tech Hype?

Casper Crypto's Enterprise Bet: Genius Move or Tech Hype?

• Callout

Casper Network. The name really does speak for itself enterprise-grade blockchain solutions, just like that. Upgradable smart contracts, WebAssembly support, and a shiny new Casper 2.0 upgrade with the "Zug Consensus" – it all sounds incredibly…corporate. Before we get carried away on the self-driving bandwagon, hold up. Instead, are we...

Aptos Payments: 3 Reasons Why It's Not Just Another Crypto Hype

Aptos Payments: 3 Reasons Why It's Not Just Another Crypto Hype

• Callout

Let's face it. Yet the crypto space is still littered with projects promising the moon, and sometimes delivering… well, nada. This was my first reaction, just like yours probably. "Here we go again." As much as I’ve tried to convince myself otherwise, Aptos has made me reconsider with its recent...

Kai Frazier's XR Bet: Revolutionizing Education in the Metaverse

Kai Frazier's XR Bet: Revolutionizing Education in the Metaverse

• Writer's Block

Kai Frazier's journey from a challenging youth to a tech innovator is a testament to her resilience and commitment to educational equity. Her lived experiences as a Black woman have uniquely prepared her to work at the intersection of technology and opportunity gaps facing our nation’s most underserved communities. Through...

Further Reading

Navigating the Crypto Landscape Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Embrace

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...

Navigating the Crypto Landscape Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Embrace

5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

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...

5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

Humanity Protocol's H Token Skyrockets After Fairdrop Launch

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...

Humanity Protocol's H Token Skyrockets After Fairdrop Launch

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

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,...

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

POAP NFTs: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories

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: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories

POAPs Aren't Just NFTs They're the Future of Digital Identity

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...

POAPs Aren't Just NFTs They're the Future of Digital Identity

Beyond the Hype POAPs Are Rewriting the Rules of Community

I’ve always been interested in the way art and technology can bring people together. My past as a graphic novel artist and writer showed me the impact visual storytelling can have on connecting with others. I never envisioned how powerful these digital collectibles could be – how they can be...

Beyond the Hype POAPs Are Rewriting the Rules of Community

Global South's DPI Revolution: Lessons from Europe's Digital ID

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...

Global South's DPI Revolution: Lessons from Europe's Digital ID