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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. 1 Venmo surged with social & mobile payments in the 2010s. is like asking “What problems does steel solve over, say, wood?” Which database did PayPal use to enable internet payments? Nobody knows.

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What's Better than a Cookie? A Wallet - How Crypto Will Revolutionize Marketing

Tom Tunguz

During the past three platform shifts, gaming ushered in billions of users: Yahoo Games for the internet; Facebook gaming for web2; iOS for mobile. Obstacles exist: Blockchain transaction costs are real, but fees will fall over time. But history does serve as a conceptual guide. Marketers can’t do that today in crypto.

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Why blockchain-based voting could threaten democracy

IT World

Public tests of blockchain-based mobile voting are growing. Even as there's been an uptick in pilot projects, security experts warn that blockchain-based mobile voting technology is innately insecure and potentially a danger to democracy through "wholesale fraud" or "manipulation tactics."

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The New Key Competitive Advantage for Web3 Startups

Tom Tunguz

Public blockchain data enables look-alike modeling not possible on the web without full credit card or banking data. Incentivized token drops, Discord lifecycle messaging, cross-application promotion (reminiscent of mobile apps cross-advertising). Also, web3 user data doesn’t mirror web2 data. None of this tooling exists in web3.

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FastSpring at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024!

FastSpring

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.

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From coffee bean to cup: Starbucks brews a blockchain-based supply chain with Microsoft

IT World

Starbucks is working with Microsoft to develop a blockchain-based supply chain tracking system and mobile app that will allow customers to track the supply chain journey of the beans they buy and the coffee they drink.

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

Stax

Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards quick and convenient payment methods such as contactless payments and mobile wallets when transacting with businesses. Mobile payments Mobile platforms are gaining traction for B2B payments, offering convenience and accessibility. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of U.S.