Tom Tunguz

APRIL 11, 2023

You won’t find people outside of tech hubs googling for microservices or layer 2 blockchains or serverless databases with any great frequency. For each of the 14 weeks, more people searched for ChatGPT than Taylor Swift according to Google Trends data. But Minnesotans & Idahoans & Vermontans are searching for ChatGPT.

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Tom Tunguz

JUNE 7, 2023

In that transition, web3 software & infrastructure companies will shed their language of wallets, blockchains, & tokens for terms most buyers understand : accounts, databases, & credits.

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SaaS Metrics

AUGUST 20, 2020

Also called SaaS, this segment of the business universe has undergone massive transformations in the past decade. In order to understand how the recent growth of blockchain technology has affected it, it’s best to begin with a couple of definitions. There are some major changes taking place in the world of software as a service.

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 19, 2022

But these networks couldn’t talk to each other in a standardized way - paralleling the limited interoperability of blockchains today. In the private sector, IBM, DEC, and Xerox built proprietary protocols to connect business networks. Cosmos has been promoting the Inter Blockchain Connectivity (IBC) standard for messaging.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In others, these businesses are completely novel. This team is responsible for developing Facebook’s blockchain (Diem) and the Move programming language, two fundamental projects within the ecosystem. In addition, they are developing a blazing fast NFT platform which aims to enable seamless movement of NFTs across blockchains.

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IT World

OCTOBER 29, 2019

After several years of proofs of concept testing, followed by pilot programs, enterprises deploying blockchain should turn their focus toward integrating the distributed ledger technology (DLT) with legacy data systems and making sure they can communicate with other external blockchains.

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Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 4, 2022

L1s or blockchains, the public databases that record transactions, dominate the revenue share across the top projects producing 78% of revenue. Lower multiples may results from historical precedent: exchanges have traditionally been low-margin businesses. The underlying economics of each of these businesses is very different.

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IT World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

When Facebook launches its cryptocurrency Libra in 2020, it will need a public-facing blockchain network for consumers who purchase items using digital wallets and a private blockchain network for the banks backing the new digital currency. Calibra, Facebook's digital wallet, will store Libra, Facebook's digital currency.

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IT World

JUNE 14, 2019

Companies are still cautiously dipping their toes into the blockchain trough, hoping to discover where the distributed ledger technology can create efficiencies in their business processes. But for those who are ready to take the plunge, there are common missteps to avoid.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 29, 2022

But let’s break the data down by category into the top 5 by revenue: L1s (blockchains), DEXs (decentralized exchanges), Credit (lenders), NFT Marketplaces (buy & sell Bored Apes), & Yield Aggregators (systems to maximize interest rates on deposits). There’s none. The correlation asymptotes to zero. Market Places.

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IT World

JANUARY 16, 2020

Brooklyn-based spinoff Kadena has launched a hybrid blockchain that can scale horizontally, enabling multiple electronic ledgers to talk to each other via smart contracts – and letting users transfer cryptocurrency between the chains.

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IT World

JANUARY 16, 2020

Brooklyn-based startup Kadena has launched a hybrid blockchain that can scale horizontally, enabling multiple electronic ledgers to talk to each other via smart contracts – and letting users transfer cryptocurrency between the chains.

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IT World

DECEMBER 2, 2019

As blockchain's hype cycle continues to befuddle many about its potential beyond cryptocurrencies, businesses and governments are moving ahead with projects involving everything from digital identities to voting and supply chain tracking.

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IT World

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A cloud storage service first announced in 2015 that uses the decentralized, peer-to-peer architecture of blockchain to store encrypted data on the computers of users around the globe has unveiled its pricing model and production launch date.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It brings together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered, from mobile, PC and console to XR, AI, and blockchain technology. Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. Schedule a demo now or at PG Connects in person!

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This blog post explores how technology underpins successful monetization strategies, transforming the way businesses approach subscription models, pricing, and customer engagement. Foster a Culture of Innovation: Encourage a culture within your organization that embraces technological advancements and continuous learning.

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 3, 2023

Decentralized Infrastructure as Database : Blockchain technologies invert data ownership by shifting control to the end user. This new architecture transforms the relationship amongst users, assets, & businesses. If you’re building in these spaces, or have a theory about the future of software, I’d love to hear from you.

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IT World

JANUARY 17, 2019

A start-up firm claims its highly efficient distributed ledger protocol can address all the major problems facing blockchain networks, including being able to scale for global financial business by executing up to eight million transactions per second (TPS). To read this article in full, please click here

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

In 2023, the cost of fraud to online businesses was $48 billion globally, according to Mastercard. A secure payment gateway is one of the main ways merchants can protect their business and customers. Fraud and chargebacks also cause significant losses for businesses. Let’s talk about the “F” word—fraud.

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IT World

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

A new specification to allow businesses to create blockchain-based tokens for international trade and finance has been published – and businesses have already tested digital money based on it for cross border payments and settlement. The Token Taxonomy Framework v1.0 (TTF) The Token Taxonomy Framework v1.0 (TTF)

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When a user spins up a validator to verify transactions on a blockchain, stresses the testnet and is rewarded with tokens, stakes tokens to generate yield, burns tokens to transact, or receives an airdrop for tweeting, a cryptoco expends tokens to acquire a customer. Hence tokens, which have value, constitute the business’s CAC.

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OpenView Labs

JULY 21, 2021

However, it’s hard to argue that something is genuinely new in human endeavors like leadership, politics, and business. Is Blockchain the technology unique? Almost 20 years later, I picked it up on a whim and found it was the prescription for any business decision-maker. Think the Bitcoin economic phenomenon is new?

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 25, 2018

If you start a business tomorrow that is able to cleave 1% of revenue from Salesforce, you will have built a billion-dollar business. Mobile, machine learning, blockchain. Why am I doing all this simple math you might ask? We have reached a point in SaaS where a small fraction of an incumbent is a billion-dollar company.

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How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The SaaS development market evolves rapidly and, according to Fortune Business Insights, by 2030, will reach 908 billion dollars. Businesses of any size and industry can find reliable SaaS development partners. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is one of the transformative services in the modern digital landscape.

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BitPay

MAY 25, 2023

A growing number of businesses have begun accepting cryptocurrency payments to meet the demands of their crypto-using customers. Fortunately, today it’s easier than ever for B2B businesses to start taking cryptocurrency in exchange for their goods and services, with no crypto knowledge required and no complicated integrations.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Creating a Monetization Framework For Your Business View the Whitepaper The Essence of the Whitepaper This whitepaper is designed to serve as a definitive guide for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of monetization in the digital age.

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Stax

MARCH 14, 2024

During the 2020s, almost all businesses will have been looking at b2b payments processing solutions to meet changing consumer needs. Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards quick and convenient payment methods such as contactless payments and mobile wallets when transacting with businesses. Not sure where to start?

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Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 3, 2018

Blockchain in the enterprise takes the reign as the buzzword for 2018. In particular, blockchain applications will pop-up in inter-company applications or where network effects are important (payments, security, supply chain). ” Just as those trends have become ubiquitous to be implicit, so will machine learning.

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Outseta

DECEMBER 17, 2017

By Geoff Roberts 10 min read When you say “Blockchain” or “Ethereum” to people who live their lives outside the spheres of tech or highly speculative investments, you often get confused or simply apathetic reactions, to which I say… understandable. Geoff Roberts: So if you are talking to someone who doesn't understand what blockchain is.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Meanwhile, once there are enough infrastructure and consumer companies to serve, software businesses pop up, in this case to serve DAOs. Blockchain technologies become mainstream driven by the adoption of national reserve banks. This oscillation between apps and infrastructure continues forever as a pendulum. same as last year.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Blockchain technology finds its second killer application. There were no VPs of CS in most software businesses. Blockchain in the enterprise takes the reign as the buzzword for 2018.* A cost of doing business. Data engineering is the new Customer Success. A decade ago Customer Success wasn’t on anyone’s lips.

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IT World

AUGUST 29, 2019

The distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a direct competitor to blockchain distributed ledgers such as Ethereum and Hyperledger, and claims it can outperform traditional financial and business networks. Read the Download: Beginner's guide to blockchain special report ].

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BitPay

APRIL 25, 2023

Cryptocurrency is well established as an investable asset and global payments method, but its long-term value proposition to businesses goes far beyond these use cases. Forward-looking businesses and their employees are already reaping the benefits of crypto payrolls, including faster payments, greater flexibility and lower fees.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That’s why businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Industry data shows that subscription-based businesses are growing 3.7x So, let’s dive into the realm of recurring payments and how they can benefit your business. faster than companies in the S&P 500.

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Valerian Tech

JANUARY 28, 2024

From Concept to Reality: Adaptive Strategies in Action Consider a financial tech firm integrating blockchain to revolutionize secure transactions, or an e-commerce platform using data analytics to personalize shopping experiences. Frequently Asked Questions How can small businesses adopt adaptive tech strategies?

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

At the time, the news about Cambridge Analytica was a significant scandal and one that every business owner can learn from , such as: Transparency is essential for building trust with consumers. Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet. Can I Use a Documentary Approach to Promote My Business?

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SaaSHolic

MAY 12, 2023

The session emphasizes the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency in financial markets, particularly for financial inclusion and the tokenization of real assets. The speaker mentions their friend’s company, Figure, and their expansion into various spaces using blockchain technology. Which direction is e-commerce heading?

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