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Emerging technology, blockchain and the crypto economy.

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What is Metaverse? How is it linked to the Blockchain?
Tech and Crypto

What is Metaverse? How is it linked to the Blockchain?

Metaverse is a decentralized open platform based on blockchain technology that provides a foundation for digital asset issuance, registration, and circulation. Metaverse also features a built-in identity management system that allows users to register and manage their digital identities in a secure and convenient manner.

CISO EditorialMay 17, 20222 min
The Role of Immersive Technologies in Enterprises
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The Role of Immersive Technologies in Enterprises

The use of immersive technologies in enterprises has grown exponentially over the past few years. The immersive technology market is projected to surpass $150 billion by 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The research by Digital Strategy Institute predicts that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will be used for everything from entertainment to education, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. From virtual reality to augmented reality, a lot is happeni

TopCISO BureauOct 29, 20214 min
What is Litecoin?
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What is Litecoin?

Litecoin is a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. Litecoin and Bitcoin both share the same revolutionary idea, that of a decentralized, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) electronic currency system, where trust in central authorities is not required to conduct transactions. These two cryptocurrencies are both derivatives of the original Satoshi Nakamoto design for Bitcoin , which uses a proof of work (POW) algorithm to ensure security.Litecoin was developed in 2011 by former Google engineer Charles Lee . Litecoin is a

Ivanta BrooksAug 29, 20213 min
What is Bitcoin?
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What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a decentralized, digital currency that enables instant payments to anyone, anywhere in the world. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority: managing transactions and issuing money are carried out collectively by the network.What can I do with it?You can use bitcoins to purchase goods and services online, or you can tuck them away and hope that their value increases over the years.Where does it come from?Bitcoins are mined on a distributed computer netw

Ivanta BrooksAug 29, 20212 min
What is Cryptocurrency?
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What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions, to control the creation of additional units, and to verify the transfer of assets.[1] Cryptocurrencies are classified as a subset of digital currencies and are also classified as a subset of alternative currencies and virtual currencies.What is Bitcoin?Bitcoin (sign: BTC) is a cryptocurrency, a form of electronic cash. It is the world's first decentralized digital currenc

Ivanta BrooksAug 29, 20215 min
What is Ethereum?
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What is Ethereum?

Ethereum is an open source public blockchain based platform that makes it possible for any developer to build and run decentralized applications. Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, a blockchain platform that serves as a global computer for decentralized apps. Ether, the cryptocurrency on which it is based, has soared in value this year (Ethereum's market capitalization is currently about $30 billion).Ethereum was designed to be adaptable and flexible. In a short period of time, Ethereum h

Ivanta BrooksAug 29, 20213 min
The latest technologies shaping the future
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The latest technologies shaping the future

The latest and emerging technologies are not only simplifying the business processes, but they have also seeped deep into people's every day lives making the daily chores more accessible and more comfortable.

Amanda BricksJul 3, 20215 min
What is Dogecoin (DOGE)? Why is it too volatile?
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What is Dogecoin (DOGE)? Why is it too volatile?

Dogecoin (DOGE), symbol: Ð is a cryptocurrency introduced in December 2013. Dogecoin makers are programmers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, they decided to create a payment system as a joke, making fun of the wild speculation in cryptocurrencies at the time. Despite its satirical nature, some consider it a legitimate investment prospect. Dogecoin features the face of the Shiba Inu dog from the "Doge" meme as its logo and namesake.

JakeMay 27, 20212 min