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Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman, the two original members of the PayPal Mafia, engaged in a rigorous debate at Stanford University in early 2018 concerning the relationship between technology and politics. The discussion was focussed on decentralized and centralized technologies like cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence, and how their underlying technical frameworks are implemented in different political regimes. Technologies Don’t Map Precisely…

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Is there any truth to organizations combining AI and Blockchain or is it still a wild pipedream? With both technologies luring investors with promises of billions in annual revenues, the subject merits some research. Artificial Intelligence has a long history of being “just ten years out.” Many companies have been exploring and implementing AI technologies, but it seems that the…

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Indiana video games and virtual economies University Professor Edward Castronova published a whitepaper in 2016 about the nature of video games and the future of work. While the gaming industry is one predominantly for leisure, Castranova argued that video games will have a significant impact on the future of work as it will act as a haven for low-skilled workers…

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While blockchain technology quickly became the latest tech buzzword, many have neglected to look at artificial intelligence (AI), and how the two could work together according to reports as of July 31, 2018. Blockchain Advantages over Traditional Systems Distributed ledgers’ key strength lies in their resilience. A decentralized model with no central point of failure allows for more reliable uptime…

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The world’s second largest maker of bitcoin mining equipment, Canaan Creative, has launched the first ever bitcoin mining television set. As reported in the South China Morning Post on August 2, 2018, the launch comes as part of a push to build a new generation of smart, connected devices that can support blockchain development and Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks….

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Linux Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating highly functional open source projects for the good of humanity, has announced on July 30, 2018, the successful addition of twenty-two organizations, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, to augment its open source software offering. A Robust Open Source Ecosystem Since the year 2000, the Linux Foundation has remained dedicated to building open…

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While cryptocurrencies have proven to be one of the most accessible means of investment for all different kinds of people, the system still has its issues. Notably, as there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies on the market today, and hundreds more launching through ICOs each month, it can be nearly impossible for both new and seasoned investors to figure out…

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The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies has attracted professionals and amateur investors worldwide. Cryptocurrencies now hold a market cap of more than $300 billion, a cap that according to many analysts will almost certainly reach $10 trillion in the not so distant future [ii]. Today, there are more than 1604 distinct cryptocurrencies on the market[iii], a number that will increase in…

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Recently, cryptocurrency trading has become a more populated space, as traders recognize that they can capitalize on the crypto market’s volatility to see oversized returns. However, volatility is a double-edged sword, as hard to predict drops in the market can punish the more inexperienced traders if they do not have access to the right information and analytics at the right…

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While the world is continually advancing, nothing evolves as quickly as technology. From cell phones to smartphones, planes to drones; this generation has seen how quickly advancements can be made. Blockchain technology is no different. Many experts are comparing blockchain to the internet. While blockchain technology is advanced, development teams all over the world are working hard to make blockchain…

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