Blockchain

American Association for Advanced Science (AAAS) wrote a letter to Governors, Secretaries of State and State Election Directors warning them of online voting insecurity. The association stated that there are serious concerns about the security of votes via the internet or mobile apps based on scientific evidence. Due to COVID-19 unprecedented challenge to American elections, the letter noted that internet voting would not be a secure solution for voting in the United States. Additionally, online voting would not be in…

Online learning platforms have experienced a ballooning of students enrolling for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related courses. Administrators attribute this upsurge to the COVID-19 pandemic.  To contain its spread governments have imposed lockdowns and encouraged social isolation. Consequently, many have resorted to online activities, including learning. Surging Enrollment  In the last month, Udemy has registered a fourfold increase in demand for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related courses. Similarly, Coursera recorded an uptick in Bitcoin-oriented courses over the same period. A Coursera spokesperson submits that…

Podcasts have existed on the web for nearly two decades and are the same now as they were initially. Some people consider podcasts a natural extension of the Radio era, and in many ways, it is. Podcasts today are a platform for educators, business advertisers, and advocates to voice their opinions without any heavy investment or fear of failure. There is no particular limit to what a podcast could be about. Their hosts could talk about tech, business, worldly problems,…

Since the introduction of blockchain, technology has disrupted various sectors and industries. With blockchain having some commendable success in supply chain management, health care, and others, experts seem keen to explore other areas where innovation could come in handy.  One such area is domain name registration. Although the internet has been evolving, web hosting and domain registration haven't changed for years. However, software companies now want to change the industry using blockchain domains.  Blockchain domains are still a new concept. However,…

Internet - The Ultimate Copying Machine Back in the ’90s, the Internet as we know it today started to come to light finally. That was the time when the first browsers, social networks, communities, and games were popping up, and anyone who could get their hands on a computer was waiting to get a piece of it. As we know it today, the Internet is nothing more than a copying machine—the biggest copying machine in history. When I call the…

The “Layers” of a Platform Say you want to build a 100-story tall building. You want it to be the tallest it can be and, at the same time, be able to support the weight all the way through. To ensure that the building is sturdy, you start with getting suitable materials, building a solid base from a few stories below the ground, stabilizing the base, and carrying on with the construction. In software and technology, the analogy holds just…

Recently, Binance Academy announced the development of a blockchain research institute in China. Binance Academy is the educational arm of Binance crypto exchange. The blockchain research institute is known as Lingang Blockchain Technology and Industry Research Institute, which will serve as the hub for blockchain talent. Lingang Blockchain Research institute will shape breakthroughs in blockchain technology and speed up the application of blockchain technology. It will happen through integrations with artificial intelligence (AI), big data, Internet of Things (IoT), and…

The blockchain and crypto industry sometimes tends to move at lightning speed, and numerous news articles cover all the developments and related market information. News aggregators bring you the latest content from all your favorite news channels and blog articles in one location. They ensure quick delivery, and people do not have to miss out on any updates, guides, insights, and tips due to the overwhelming and lengthy process of tracking down the correct information across thousands of sites. Crypto aggregator…

Students doing Masters in Blockchain networks at the University of Malta are currently using the University's dApp to vote for student reps. According to their recent reports, this is the first instance that students use blockchain for voting. This dApp solution is centered on a blockchain digital identity platform, a product of Vodafone. It has super-advanced privacy features as a voting platform, and the students can fully take control of all their data without fearing an outsider's eye.  This blockchain-centered…