Tag: ethereum

Fundamental Differences Between Ethereum and Blockstack

Blockstack is an ecosystem of decentralized applications (dapps) intending to bring the nature of blockchain to the entire internet by means of security and digital rights. It uses a new DNS (domain name system) built on top of blockchain as the basis of the dapps, allowing users to attach information to identities stored in the blockchain, enabling them to communicate and connect with one another in a direct, encrypted manner.

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Logic & Design of Ethereum Transactions

Ethereum is an open-source computing platform that includes smart contract functionality. Ethereum uses its token, Ether, to transact accounts and compensate for computations performed. Web3j provides an integration layer to the Ethereum blockchain for Java applications. Photo credit: https://developer.oracle.com   To start, anything that is computed within Ethereum and executed is considered a transaction. For example, if a user INSERTS data…

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From Patents to Patients: Blockchain Innovation in Healthcare

Over the past few years, the number of patent applications filed for blockchain technology in healthcare has doubled across the United States, Europe, and Canada. The first blockchain application released was Bitcoin which was not immediately patented. Since then, patentability of blockchain technology has been on the rise while the exponential growth of development in blockchain has been nothing short…

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The Price of Social Media Addiction

Many may not notice it, but its actually happening. The collapse of social media is happening while we don’t even realize it. In fact, we as a society are fueling this collapse without even knowing it. Once social media begins charging its users, more than 50% of the user base will vanish and rehab back into society. What we don’t realize perhaps is that this is already happening in a very “back-door” sort of way. How you might ask?

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Blockchain Trends for 2019

2018 was a roller coaster ride in the world of the blockchain. Cryptocurrencies skyrocketed at the beginning of the year, only to tank at the end, with a complete uncertainty looking forward. Major technology providers like IBM, Oracle, and Amazon, got in on blockchain-related services. Other companies have started trying out the technology, establishing the first use cases and proofs-of-concept for the technology. After such an exciting year, what can we expect next?

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Healthcare & Blockchain: Techies Prepare for a New Year, a New Era

Blockchain is the rage these days. Developers and those who understand Blockchain and its application in commercial use are in demand today. The passion and desire for learning within the Blockchain community of highly qualified developers is essential in taking a leading role in the Blockchain and AI revolution. Bringing together a local ecosystem of Blockchain and AI developers, data scientists, researchers and academia to look at Blockchain and AI trends, technology, use cases and opportunities is what many are calling the fourth Industrial Revolution.

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