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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. Very few people know whether today’s apps are built with, just as they don’t consider the construction materials of their office building. Nobody knows. Which database did they use?

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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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. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. of the global population using this method of payment in 2022.

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Recurring Payments: Definition and Implementation Best Practices

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The commerce landscape—whether it’s retail, services or software—is moving faster than ever. We can see this trend in action in the realm of payment processing with the advent of recurring payments, also known as automatic payments. Learn More What are Recurring Billing and Payments? How Do Recurring Payments Work?

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

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During the 2020s, almost all businesses will have been looking at b2b payments processing solutions to meet changing consumer needs. Online and contactless adoption multiplied, and digital payments rose. consumers using two or more types of digital payment methods increased by 8%. Learn More What are B2B Payments?

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The Critical Question Facing Web3 Infrastructure Startups

Tom Tunguz

That’s much more work than the automatic credit card payment with AWS. First, the ecosystem decides that infrastructure payments should occur in stablecoins - like USDC or UST. Third, software engineers decentralize only a subset of the app. It’s too much complexity for a simple static blog.

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The Top Sectors of Web3 in 2022 by Revenue

Tom Tunguz

L1s or blockchains, the public databases that record transactions, dominate the revenue share across the top projects producing 78% of revenue. Gaming, Wallets, Infrastructure, Consumer Apps, Insurance and Asset Management chart negligible share. Exchanges place second. Right behind, NFT exchanges rank third.

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FastSpring at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024!

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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!