MyLittleBook : blockchain on the world stage (ending fake news)
I started out exploring the impact that blockchain is currently having on the world as a whole. What resulted was a post that is reminiscent of the Machwire. (Inquire in the comments if you wish to know more about the Machwire.)
This is my sixth
post in my/itt/e.book
series. Here's is an excerpt from the initial post for inspiration.
The landscape of blogging and social media is changing.
Below you will find highlights of news article that cover events in the blockchain industry that have global implications. In an effort to avoid my personal opinions, I kept comments brief.
What do the following have in common?
- global news
- COVID-19
- United Nations
- European Innovation Council
- central banks
- Lithuania
- PharmaLedger
- Unicef
- U.S. Air Force
- all industries
The answer:
Beginning with the most recent:
July, 13 2020
In an effort to end fake news, blockchain technology is expected to validate 5% of global news and video by 2023.
How to Detect Fakes During Global Unrest Using AI and Blockchain
https://www.informationweek.com/big-data/ai-machine-learning/how-to-detect-fakes-during-global-unrest-using-ai-and-blockchain/a/d-id/1338253
July 10, 2020
Global market for blockchain technology expects to grow from $4.4 billion 2020 to over $140 billion by 2027. COVID-19 is thought to have accelerated the growth rate.
Global Blockchain Technology Industry
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/07/10/2060838/0/en/Global-Blockchain-Technology-Industry.html
July 7, 2020
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) explores cross-border blockchain infrastructure.
UN’s Global Interoperable Blockchain Infrastructure
https://icoexaminer.com/ico-news/uns-global-interoperable-blockchain-infrastructure/
July 2, 2020
European Innovation Council (EIC) funds 6 blockchains for "social good" out of 176 entries from over 40 countries.
Six projects score blockchain innovation prizes in European Commission-funded program
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/70353/blockchain-prizes-european-commission
July 2, 2020
Lithuania's LBCOIN: presale of 24,000 digital tokens with portraits of the nation's signers of its 1918 declaration of independence.
Lithuania dabbles in crypto-coin as central banks look for ways to fend off Facebook
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-cryptocurrency-lithuania/lithuania-dabbles-in-crypto-coin-as-central-banks-look-for-ways-to-fend-off-facebook-idUSKBN2431RF
June 30, 2020
PharmaLedger employs a healthcare blockchain consortium for the EU. Initial use cases include supply chains, health care data and clinical trials.
EU health blockchain consortium PharmaLedger reveals first use cases
https://blockchaintechnology-news.com/2020/06/pharmaledger-eu-healthcare-blockchain-use-cases/
Jun 21, 2020
Unicef uses crypto to fund 8 tech companies to help solve challenges.
Unicef Funding Startups With Cryptocurrency for Covid-19 Relief
https://news.bitcoin.com/unicef-funding-cryptocurrency/
June 19, 2020
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $1.5 million contract to Simba Chain to help introduce blockchain to areas like logistics, training, research and cybersecurity.
U.S. Air Force Explores Blockchain...
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/u-s-air-force-explores-blockchain-99302/
June 16, 2020
With an expected CAGR of nearly 80% between 2018-2023, the blockchain market is almost certain to penetrate all industry verticals.
Insights on the Blockchain Global Market to 2025...
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200616005582/en/Insights-Blockchain-Global-Market-2025---Key
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Spread the word and create exciting opportunities.
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It is really amazing to see that blockchain technology is going mainstream and is gaining more acceptance in the world at large. I love the points you raised here and the bible quotations you dropped at the end.
Nice piece buddy
Thanks, and God bless / Godspeed.
this technology is growing by leaps and bounds and it's just the beginning.
Certainly, the pandemic is accelerating the knowledge about all these news. People just need to accept and know this "new world".
Indeed, people have to get over their fears and look at the new world that's emerging.
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There is a lot going on, a lot of penetration and expansion of the .blockchain globally.
I'm also convinced that this pandemic has been an accelerator in all of this. I'm writing something about it. It's amazing what technology is advancing.
This is a good compendium of information, so you can be aware of what is happening, and what is not.
Thank you very much for sharing it @machnbirdsparo