When we purchase a product at a near-by store, not many of give much thought to how or where that product came from. Who cares? We are more excited about experiencing that product! However, it is incredible to see how far that product has traveled the world and how many hands it has changed inContinue reading “Blockchain can save Cold Chains!”
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Robinhood Financial: shaking up the world of commission-based investing
By Brendan O’Sullivan Investopedia defines a ‘decentralized market’ as one in which “technology enables investors to deal directly with each other instead of operating from within a centralized exchange.” (1) New investment trading app Robinhood is adding to the growing number of online trading platforms forming a new decentralized investment market. Founders Tenev and Bhatt,Continue reading “Robinhood Financial: shaking up the world of commission-based investing”
Decentralized Finance
The impact of decentralized financial services Over time, technological developments and their rapid adoption, and today, the decentralized financial system have made wealth-building tools more accessible to everyone. The internet created an underlying pipeline for global communication, the proliferation of smartphones created an opportunity for the financial service institution to provide faster and more convenientContinue reading “Decentralized Finance”
Decentralization in Medicine
Industry application of 3D printing Since the early 2000s, 3D printing has marched steadily from the corporate labs and academic institutions to design and manufacturing circles. It has been rising in popularity since the first “off the shelf” printer was made available in 2009. The usage of 3D printers has gone beyond producing prototypes, theyContinue reading “Decentralization in Medicine”
Decentralized Finance – A Movement that Re-thinks the Way we Finance
So What Is Decentralized Finance or De-Fi for Short? De-Fi is an ecosystem of financial applications that are built on top of blockchain networks. Traditionally, finance is highly regulated by the government and is conducted through a central entity, the central bank. Central Banks around the world regulate the economy through the use of monetaryContinue reading “Decentralized Finance – A Movement that Re-thinks the Way we Finance”
Ontario’s energy infrastructure in the age of decentralization
For as long as I can remember, politics in Ontario have been dogged by the debate on energy policy. Politicians of all stripes have made it commonplace to sling mud at their predecessors for failed energy planning and policy initiatives, firmly placing the blame on the opposition for increasing energy prices at the meter, increasingContinue reading “Ontario’s energy infrastructure in the age of decentralization”
Decentralization as a Catalyst for Growth: Kaizen Strategy & Startup Structure
In my Communications Undergraduate Studies, we often discussed the moment in which humanity’s true potential began its acceleration: the advent of the printing press. It made information accessible to the masses instead of held only by the elite. Humans’ capacity to learn and build on its learnings accelerated as we were no longer bound byContinue reading “Decentralization as a Catalyst for Growth: Kaizen Strategy & Startup Structure”
Can Blockchain Re-Shape Charity?
Source: (Yuan, 2020) “Why are doctors still without protective gear after so many donations? Is Wuhan a black hole? (Ma, 2020)” The Wuhan Red Cross in China has became the target of public anger during the battle with Coronavirus, as the donations of crucial medical supplies from across China failed to arrive at the hospitals on the frontContinue reading “Can Blockchain Re-Shape Charity?”
ICOs: Why they should be regulated
2019 was a terrible year for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), there were only 109 ICOs and raised funds for the equivalent amount of USD 371,209,025. This amount was 95% lower than the total funds raised in 2018 (USD 7,812,150,041)[1]. The possible reasons behind this dramatic decline in ICOs are actions taken by regulators in different countries, theContinue reading “ICOs: Why they should be regulated”
A Chain for a Chain: a New Future for Supply Chain Management
On Oct 25th, 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out during the 18th collective study session of the political bureau of the CPC central committee that blockchain technology and industrial innovation should be accelerated, and integrating blockchain into economic and social development should be actively promoted. This indicates that blockchain has been recognized by theContinue reading “A Chain for a Chain: a New Future for Supply Chain Management”
Strategy in the Age of Decentralization 