The common argument in the Blockchain world is Proof-of-Work versus Proof of stake. Proof-of-Work is proven while Proof-of-Stake is more energy efficient and more scalable. There is now another solution: TAU Coin and its Proof of Transaction (PoT) technology. TAU is creating the first fair participation economy, where all users are involved in securing the …
Bitcoin Tracker One is an Exchange Traded Note quoted in US dollars. It is similar to buying an American depositary receipt. It is not an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) but an Exchange Traded Note (ETN). Traders will see a foreign-listed asset in U.S. dollars. Bitcoin Track One trades are executed in dollars, but all settlement, …
O2OPay provides token payments instead of a coupon, loyalty points or other payments. Consumers get more compensation for data or for taking actions that would have resulted in points or rewards or cashback. O2O means Online to Offline and they mean to get a large part of the coupon, reward and loyalty by integrating with …
Banking as we know it may soon be dead. Long live super-banking. Banking has a disease. It’s stuck in a time warp and inspires little trust or customer confidence, but that was yesterday … Today, the genius of technology is surrounding this space, and the future may already be here. Banks are scared, and they …
Qtum is designed to implement the best parts of the Bitcoin and Ethereum projects, into a business-friendly blockchain. They are implementing the Bitcoin Improvement Protocols and using the Ethereum Virtual Machine, digital currency enthusiasts can finally agree on one platform that will offer stability and direction. QTUM Hackathon QTUM is about to launch its first …
Kyle Kemper is executive director of the nonprofit Blockchain Association of Canada (BAC). Kyle shows leaders and influencers the potential of Blockchain technology in an effort to supercharge the blockchain ecosystem and turn Canada into a global hub of fintech excellence. Kyle says he’s looking forward to blockchain reducing the influence of centralized monetary policy …
Kim Cope is Product lead for Cryptokitties which was developed Axiom Zen where she works. Cryptokitties are breedable beanie babies CryptoKitties is a game centered around breedable, collectible, and oh-so-adorable creatures we call CryptoKitties! Each cat is one-of-a-kind and 100% owned by you; it cannot be replicated, taken away, or destroyed. CryptoKitties is one of …
Libra Credit is a decentralized lending ecosystem that facilitates open access to credit anywhere and anytime based on the Ethereum blockchain. Libra was founded by former PayPal technical and financial experts, Libra Credit is a leader in the lending industry, specializing in blockchain technology. Using a suite of decentralized lending smart contracts, Libra Credit allows …
Al-Naji is the cofounder and CEO of Intangible Labs, whose forthcoming product Basis (formerly known as Basecoin), is a cryptocurrency designed to do just the opposite of what Bitcoin has done: The price of a Basis coin is meant to stay at $1. Earlier this week, Basis announced that it had raised $133 million from …
The Crypto Investment Summit is Monday April 30 to Wednesday May 2nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Nextbigfuture is a partner site. We are excited to offer Nextbigfuture readers the chance to win tickets to this event. There are 100+ speakers. There are 35 ICOs presenting. Crypto investment Summit giveaway – 5 Nextbigfuture winners …
The Xiongan Global Blockchain Innovation Fund was jointly funded (raised) by the Yuhang District Government, the Future Science and Technology City Administrative Committee, and Hangzhou Haoyu Investment Management Co., Ltd. The scale of the fund is up to 10 billion yuan (USD1.6 billion), of which the government-guided funds contribute up to 30% for investment and …