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Trends in Blockchain for 2022

DevOps.com

Blockchain is hot right now. Blockchain is no longer only relevant to cryptocurrency, either—blockchain-based applications are emerging to support many other scenarios that require decentralized data storage and accessibility. The post Trends in Blockchain for 2022 appeared first on DevOps.com.

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Japan’s gaming blockchain builder Oasys raises $20M in private token sale

TechCrunch

Whether they do it out of a fear of missing out or genuine belief in blockchain technologies, the trend appears irreversible at least for now, as investment keeps pouring into the industry. Oasys, a Japan- and Singapore-based startup that’s building a blockchain for gaming developers, has just raised $20 million.

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For the love of the loot: Blockchain, the metaverse and gaming’s blind spot

TechCrunch

Marketers and decision-makers, already suffering from FOMO about opportunities within gaming, have latched onto buzzy trends like the applications of blockchain in gaming and the “metaverse” in an effort to get ahead of the trend rather than constantly play catch-up. and collecting “skins” (i.e.,

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Hackathons vs Conference: Which One Works The Best for Blockchain Industry?

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

In comparison, Blockchain tech only arrived at the scene sometime in 2008, and is still considered comparatively ‘new’. Developers and companies alike are still learning how to adopt Blockchain. But, is a Blockchain conference enough to fulfill this goal of interaction, adoption, and learning? What are conferences?

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Cryptocurrency wallet and blockchain tech startup imToken raises $30 million Series B

TechCrunch

ImToken , the blockchain tech startup and crypto wallet developer, announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Qiming Venture Partners. It also plans to expand its research arm for blockchain technology, called imToken Labs and open offices in more countries.

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Athleisure icon Ty Haney raises $9.8M in fresh funding for her blockchain rewards startup

TechCrunch

Outdoor Voices founder Ty Haney made a name for herself by making sportswear the hottest trend among non-athletes. The startup uses blockchain technology to help brands build customer loyalty without having to rely on buying up pricey ads on third-party social media platforms, Haney explained.

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TC editors weigh in: Tech, trends and controversy in the cryptoverse

TechCrunch

Blockchain, DeFi and web3 technologies continue to evolve rapidly in a world of wild extremes. AR: Absolutely — lots of people use the word “crypto” as a synonym for everything related to blockchain technology, though it mainly captures the financial applications/tokens themselves. There’s never a dull moment in the cryptoverse.

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