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Nobody Knows : Steel & Blockchains

Tom Tunguz

Asking “What problems do blockchains solve?” Blockchain networks are a new construction material for building a better internet. Which database did PayPal use to enable internet payments? Unlike steel, Web3 systems have many novel attributes like guaranteeing data is secure. They store less data. Nobody knows.

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The Uniswap Token Launch : Tokens as CAC Part II

Tom Tunguz

Used “dollar airdrops” PayPal deposited $10 into each new user’s account when registering in their first growth phase. Since data is public on the blockchain, we can estimate the effectiveness of this airdrop. Marketers bet loss-leader campaigns like airdrops generate more revenue than the cost of the campaign.

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What is B2B Payments Processing and How Do You Implement It?

Stax

Industry data shows that the B2B payments landscape is rather diverse. These levels require you to provide more transactional data and when implemented properly, you can lower your credit card processing costs significantly. But what about in the business-to-business (B2B) sector? Paper checks Checks still have a place in the U.S.

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

Stax

Taking precautions to implement security measures such as secure firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information. Learn More Payment Security Fundamentals Merchants hold a lot of sensitive data when processing transactions, and if not properly safeguarded, hackers could wreak havoc.

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Recurring Payments: Definition and Implementation Best Practices

Stax

Industry data shows that subscription-based businesses are growing 3.7x These platforms facilitate secure transactions, encrypt sensitive data, and ensure the seamless flow of funds between customers and businesses. That’s why businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

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Point Nine Capital 2019 Team Predictions

Point Nine Land

Response times are slow as the backlog is significant due to clerks being busy with inputting data into their local systems or filing the papers rather than actually helping the parents. 2018 already paved the way for a number of tokenized fund launches such as Blockchain Capital and SPiCE VC. Lawyers will not be the bad guys anymore.

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Simple Frameworks For Success (Full Video + Success)

OnStartups

What you should do, since now you're out of Twitch, you should do a professional network that's powered by the blockchain that, and I'm going to say this as kindly. A lot of people say LinkedIn sucks, and you're suggesting building a different one on the blockchain. So Bitcloud ended up doing Twitter with the blockchain.