When it comes to adopting blockchain applications, there is usually a cultural lag in many societies. It took several years for millions of people to start using the internet and its various services. However, it appears blockchain adoption may take a similar root, with some countries catching up perhaps decades from now.
In part 1, we discussed the implications of using generic and public or private design models on blockchain operations. In part two, we will further discuss the implications of using a chosen consensus algorithm on the operations of a blockchain platform.
Initial Coin Offerings – ICOs are proving to be among the best fundraising options for huge blockchain projects. Some companies have raised huge amounts of investment capital beyond expectation. But what makes ICOs more innovative than the traditional venture capital? How does this mode of raising capital motivate open source projects?
In this article, we will discuss how Africa can still benefit in other areas such as credible voting.
Like any undertaking, ICOs undergo several stages leading to the launch of a token or project. However, it must be acknowledged that there’s a lot of learning still going on in the “tokenomics” world.
As an open source hosted by the Linux foundation, hyperledger cuts across many industries. Unlike bitcoins, it is actually more enterprise focused than any other similar platform. Nevertheless, just how unique is hyperledger?
In 2019, the British broadcasting corporation carried a disturbing documentary entitled “Sex for Grades: undercover inside Nigerian and Ghanaian universities – BBC Africa Eye documentary.” How blockchain can unsettle this?
Have you ever realized the power of Ethereum? In this article, we will discuss a few applications that the Ethereum blockchain is being used for. With more than 300, 000 developers across the world developing applications using more than 10, 000 nodes, Ethereum’s power is only beginning to be felt.
In parts one and two of “blockchain – what it is”, we discussed why the tech design of blockchain has enabled it to be adaptable for worldwide use and adoption. Unlike the internet, blockchain is all about resource and asset management as opposed to information sharing and determination. But is blockchain infallible? What is it not?
The crypto market is still growing with new crypto assets on a daily basis and catching up on this surge is a challenge. However, there are a good number of older crypto assets that may not be as popular to many as the new ones being offloaded into the market. One such an asset is the Dash.
