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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? 1 Venmo surged with social & mobile payments in the 2010s. If it works, developers will build with them. Nobody knows.

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

Stax

In 2023, the cost of fraud to online businesses was $48 billion globally, according to Mastercard. To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. of the global population using this method of payment in 2022.

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FastSpring at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024!

FastSpring

We’d love to talk with you in person! 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. From indie to AAA, we’re looking forward to meeting the vast array of leaders and professionals in the gaming industry in person!

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The Most Successful Web3 Launch in 2022

Tom Tunguz

Blockchain powers the experience. Creators pay Reddit 5% for minting costs, but retain the remainder of the earnings, less payment fees from Stripe or Apple or Google. At that moment, the point of maximum intent , you create a blockchain wallet to store your new avatar. User & developer counts are relatively flat.

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Summary of New York Tech Week 2023 (Itaú BBA, BTG, BofA)

SaaSHolic

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.

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What is a Jabuticaba in the tech context?

SaaSHolic

Despite and because of its size, Brazil has been relatively insulated from the rest of the world, which has allowed it to develop some unique characteristics. Here are a few: Pix: Pix is a new payment system that was launched by the Brazilian Central Bank in 2020.

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How QuikNode is Handling Growth in the Blockchain Industry

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QuikNode is a Miami-based startup powering blockchain applications with lightning fast Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, BSC and xDai nodes. This allows anyone building an app that applies blockchain technology to do so by building directly on top of QuikNode’s globally distributed Web3 infrastructure. Where Web 2.0