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5 Applications of Blockchain Technology in Programming

The Crazy Programmer

But blockchain technology, whose re-emergence from the cold pings back to his 2008 white paper, is no stranger in the room. Over a decade since the white paper, blockchain technology has found fame (and infamy) through cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Digital Identity Verification On Blockchain Take a seat.

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Nigerian blockchain payments startup Bitmama closes $2M pre-seed as it scales to new markets

TechCrunch

Despite African governments’ inconsistent stance on cryptocurrencies, these countries house most of the continent’s crypto and blockchain startups. In the latest development, one such company, Bitmama , has raised a pre-seed extension of $1.65 Adam Umar is the company’s CTO, while Akinbola Asalu is the COO. CEO Ruth Iselema.

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The 4 most overhyped technologies in IT

CIO

They may publicly preach “No technology for technology’s sake,” but they still frequently share their fascination with the latest tech gadgets. It’s then that the hopes for the technology get way ahead of what it can actually deliver today. They’re not the only ones enthralled by tech. Here’s what they say on the topic.

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Using the blockchain to enhance KYC processes for web3 businesses

TechCrunch

Nim has over 20 years of experience in delivering technology solutions and previously worked for Goldman Sachs and Source Capital AG. There’s no way for blockchain-based businesses, financial service providers or banks to bypass Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Not your run-of-the-mill KYC solution.

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Adam Neumann’s blockchain-based redemption story now sponsored by a16z

TechCrunch

In a classic “pivot to crypto to reinvent yourself” moment, controversial WeWork founder Adam Neumann recently launched a startup, Flowcarbon , to sell tokenized carbon credits on the blockchain. Flowcarbon’s protocol helps projects sell tokenized carbon credits to companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Liquifi is building the “Carta of web3” for companies issuing tokens on the blockchain

TechCrunch

In addition to issuing equity as a form of incentive alignment for employees, as a typical startup would, crypto companies often also issue tokens that represent ownership. Cap table management software company Carta commanded a $7.4 ” LiquiFi helps companies with both aspects. .

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Which emerging technologies are enterprise companies getting serious about in 2020?

TechCrunch

Scott Kirsner is CEO and co-founder of Innovation Leader , a research and events firm that focuses on innovation in Global 1000 companies, and a longtime business columnist for The Boston Globe. Big companies, often the target customers for startups, live in a much more near-term world. Startups need to live in the future.