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WiV Increases Accessibility to and Modernizes Fine Wine Investing with Blockchain Technology

By: Brandon Rossman, 11/15/2022

In a Nutshell: WiV makes fine wine investing easier and more accessible to regular investors looking to diversify into alternative assets. Wine investing typically meant buying an expensive bottle of wine and storing it until its value went up. The cost of entry is high because investors need to purchase and maintain cold-storage units, and transactions usually take weeks or months. WiV modernizes the entire process by incorporating blockchain technology to verify transactions and... read more »

LiquidApps Developed LiquidOracles to Streamline and Speed Up the EOSDT Stablecoin Price Feed on Equilibrium

By: Adam West, 7/20/2020

In a Nutshell: Decentralized finance — or DeFi — is a growing movement among cryptocurrency enthusiasts, but whether blockchain will supplant legacy financial infrastructure remains an open question. That’s why LiquidApps developed a network to build decentralized apps (dApps) and a suite of tools and services to help push DeFi forward. The LiquidApps middleware solution, LiquidOracles, was designed to solve cost and throughput challenges for DeFi developers, including... read more »

Genesis Mining Lets Anyone Mine Cryptocurrency Without Costly Hardware

By: Eric Bank, 7/15/2020

In a Nutshell: Genesis Mining is a platform that provides remote cryptocurrency mining to customers who don’t want to run their own mining operations. You can choose from several different plans and begin mining within minutes without the purchase of any hardware. The company runs multiple crypto farms across the globe, making it a leader in the crypto mining industry. Genesis is introducing its new Hexa system to support entrepreneurs who want to set up their own farms quickly and... read more »

Saga Developers Leverage Decades of Monetary Research in Hopes of Creating a Future Global Decentralized Currency

By: Adam West, 6/22/2020

In a Nutshell: The Saga token (SGA) is a recently launched digital currency with ambitious goals of one day becoming a global currency. SGA's reserve value is held in the same configuration as the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s special drawing rights (SDR), which was defined and maintained to diversify central banks' currency reserves. Most pundits consider Saga the main challenger to Facebook’s as-yet-to-be launched Libra coin. Most startups enter the marketplace hoping to... read more »

Htmlcoin is Dedicated to Driving Innovation and Helping to Uncover New Applications for Tomorrow via Its Crypto and Blockchain Platform

By: Matt Walker, 5/29/2020

In a Nutshell: A wide range of industries are finding ways to apply blockchain technology to boost accountability and make operations more efficient. Htmlcoin is a crypto and blockchain platform dedicated to being there for these companies with its innovative technology. The company’s platform is based on a hybrid blockchain that combines some of the best qualities of Bitcoin and Ethereum, making for flexible and dynamic functionality. Htmlcoin is designed with average consumers,... read more »

Zap Supports Tokenomics by Helping Businesses Create Decentralized Platforms to Trade Their Own Crypto Tokens, and Much More

By: Adam West, 5/27/2020

In a Nutshell: Zap provides a truly decentralized way for businesses, service providers, and information curators to exchange their goods on token specific exchanges with the use of proprietary cryptocurrency tokens. Through the use of bonding curves, users can leverage the many tools provided by Zap to run their own tokenized ecosystem that ushers their business into the next generation of finance. In today’s digital age, information is becoming a currency in and of itself. Instead... read more »

PiixPay Allows Customers to Conveniently Use Cryptocurrency to Handle Bills and Recurring Payments

By: Matt Walker, 5/8/2020

In a Nutshell: PiixPay is a fintech platform that allows users to easily pay bills using cryptocurrency. The technology converts Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, or Dash to euros and sends the fiat money to the user’s bank account. PiixPay’s Instafill feature allows deposits made to the user’s crypto wallet to be automatically converted to euros and deposited into his or her bank account. The platform promotes the adoption of cryptocurrency by both consumers and merchants by... read more »

Ember Fund: A Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Platform that Brings Enterprise-Level Management and Expertise to a Global User Base

By: Adam West, 5/1/2020

In a Nutshell: When Alex Wang and his friends learned that they couldn’t invest in cryptocurrency hedge funds because they lacked assets, the group created a solution to change that. The mobile-only Ember Fund platform leverages the efficiencies of crypto smart contracts to make institutional hedge fund access available to a global audience. Ember Fund combines the features of a mainstream crypto exchange with machine-powered fund management to build a bridge to the financial... read more »

Elrond Plans to Take the Crypto Space from Dial-Up to Broadband with Their ‘Internet-Scale’ Blockchain

By: Matt Walker, 2/26/2020

In a Nutshell: Although blockchain technology creates a lot of exciting opportunities for a wide range of industries, even enthusiasts admit that most of the current blockchains have serious deficiencies. Elrond is a new blockchain that is seeking to disrupt the ecosystem by overcoming those deficiencies with an infinitely scalable, efficient, and low-cost blockchain. Elrond encourages users to take advantage of the company’s staking opportunities as a way to not only support the... read more »

TokenStars: A Crowdsourced Cryptocurrency Platform That Supports Aspiring Professional Athletes and Connects Them with Fans

By: Adam West, 2/17/2020

In a Nutshell: Talented athletes who lack resources often struggle to succeed, and the traditional sports agencies that could help them are usually highly exclusive. But TokenStars set out to change that dynamic by developing a modern sports agency and cryptocurrency platform that brings fans into the fold to fund elite training. Through TokenStars, fans can support, promote, and interact with sports prospects and stars, and even earn rewards for their efforts. And the innovative... read more »

Denarium: A Range of Eye-Catching Physical Bitcoins That Safely Store Your Digital Assets Inside and Away from Hackers

By: Matt Walker, 1/6/2020

In a Nutshell: Once someone purchases Bitcoin, they have to figure out how they want to store their new digital assets. While there are plenty of choices when it comes to crypto wallets, cold storage is one of the most secure options. And with its elegant physical representations of Bitcoin, Denarium produces some of the nicest looking cold storage wallets available. The Denarium Bitcoins come in a range of options, including gold-plated copper, antiquated silver, and .999 pure gold.... read more »

ChainSecurity Audit and Verification Service Identifies Vulnerabilities and Certifies the Functional Correctness of Smart Contracts on the Blockchain

By: Adam West, 12/19/2019

In a Nutshell: As blockchain technology evolves to decentralize P2P transactions, smart contracts have emerged as its irreversible guarantors. Smart contracts can enforce those transactions without third-party verification, but not all of them perform as intended or are trustworthy. That’s why Zurich-based ChainSecurity offers personalized audit services and an automated verification platform to ensure the validity of smart contracts. ChainSecurity certification assures users that... read more »

Green Energy on the Blockchain: WePower is a Renewable Energy Trading Platform Connecting Buyers and Producers while Saving Money and Time

By: Matt Walker, 11/15/2019

In a Nutshell: The renewable energy sector offers promising alternatives to depleting fossil fuels, but the industry still suffers from certain inefficiencies, including slow contract processes and high costs. WePower is addressing these issues with its blockchain-based platform that connects renewable energy buyers directly with renewable energy producers. Think Uber, but for electricity. The company also makes it simpler for producers to raise capital via smart contracts technology.... read more »

2gether: A Collaborative Platform where Customers Are Also Owners and Can Conveniently Transact with Crypto and Connect to Other Financial Services

By: Matt Walker, 11/5/2019

In a Nutshell: Thanks to the advent of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, traditional financial systems are being challenged by emerging ideas. And 2gether is ready, with a collaborative financial platform that allows its customers — who are also its owners — to take full control of their financial lives. The platform is currently available in the 19 eurozone countries. Customers can download the 2gether app and manage or transfer their cryptocurrencies as if they were... read more »

Jetcoin: Blockchain Technology that Engages Sports Fans by Allowing Them to Support Talented Players While Receiving Incentives and Unique Rewards

By: Adam West, 11/1/2019

In a Nutshell: The Jetcoin Institute allows users to use the JET cryptocurrency to support emerging athletes and earn incentives and unique rewards. Jetcoin carefully chooses partner athletes and provides them with access to high-level training, modeling portfolios, and other services needed to cultivate an image, brand, and fan base. And Jetcoin is also branching out into modeling and entertainment to provide even more unique and profitable ways for supporters to also earn crypto... read more »

Max Crowdfund: A Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform Leveraging Blockchain Technology to Simplify Property Investment

By: Matt Walker, 10/30/2019

In a Nutshell: Blockchain technology has helped many industries innovate in recent years. Max Crowdfund is one company using the technology to make investing in real estate easier and more accessible. The platform also simplifies investment managment for real estate professionals. Through the use of blockchain technology, properties can be tokenized — or broken down into investment opportunities as low as €1,000 — something that can’t be done through traditional real estate... read more »

FCH Network: Next Generation Capability-Based Blockchain that Provides Fintech Applications with High Security, Tokenization, Staking, and Enterprise Identity Management

By: Adam West, 10/29/2019

In a Nutshell: Blockchain technology has emerged as a potential game-changer for businesses searching for efficiency and security in transactions. But, so far, the reality of blockchain technology has yet to catch up to its commercial promise. That’s why FCH Network is building a capability based platform to address those throughput and vulnerability concerns. FCH’s blockchain also combines scalability with a world-first proof-of-identity protocol for on-chain user verification.... read more »

Menlo One: Tools and Support that Streamline Decentralized App Development to Make Blockchain Work for Businesses

By: Adam West, 10/24/2019

In a Nutshell: In countries with stable, fiat-centered economies, mainstream adoption of blockchain-based cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin seems far off. The problem for enterprises is that developing decentralized applications (dApps) to leverage blockchain's potential is difficult, and the results typically lack in performance and user experience. Menlo One was founded to address those concerns and alleviate enterprise pain points with creating dApps. Rather than start from scratch,... read more »

Coinfirm is Helping to Solve Regulatory Risk Challenges to Move the Cryptocurrency Market Forward

By: Matt Walker, 10/16/2019

In a Nutshell: While the cryptocurrency ecosystem has only been around for a decade, it has experienced a lot of growth and seen many changes in that short time. Coinfirm is a technology company focused on delivering high-quality compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) services to crypto companies to help them boost transparency and trust. Its extensive AML platform ensures companies and their clients that funds are not being used for nefarious reasons. And its array of other... read more »

Divi Helps Reduce Barriers to Entering the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem and Promote Earnings with One-Click Masternodes and a User-Friendly Interface

By: Matt Walker, 9/18/2019

In a Nutshell: The idea of cryptocurrency is more widespread among the general public than it was just a couple of years ago. But many people are still unaware of the technical aspects of how it works, much less how to use it. The Divi Project is working to reduce those barriers by creating a user-friendly experience that allows nearly anyone to set up a master node and begin earning with the click of a button. And its forthcoming smart wallet will remove the pain points of the crypto... read more »

DreamTeam Aims to Revolutionize the Esports and Gaming Industries with its Accessible, Blockchain-Based Team Management Platform

By: Adam West, 8/30/2019

In a Nutshell: DreamTeam is the first professional platform that connects esports gamers, team owners, and sponsors. Led by Alexander Kokhanovskyy, a former professional gamer, the blockchain-based social platform lowers the barriers to entry for new teams and owners. It also provides a payment gateway through its proprietary DreamTeam Token so teams can pay salaries, receive prize money, and purchase advertising. The platform is also working on assisting teams with selling brand... read more »

Crowdholding Empowers Blockchain Enterprises to Leverage Microtasks to Connect with and Reward Consumers

By: Adam West, 8/2/2019

In a Nutshell: Startups often face an uphill battle to reach their target market and publicize their offerings. Crowdholding simplifies those tasks for blockchain-based enterprises by connecting businesses with consumers, experts, and stakeholders who can offer valuable insights and generate buzz. This community — called crowdholders — earns rewards in the form of cryptocurrency, and the dynamic helps startups share ideas, grow revenue, and reach their target consumers.... read more »

FintruX Network: A Smart Contract to Build Stronger B2B Relationships and Empower SMEs to Grow Globally

By: Adam West, 8/1/2019

In a Nutshell: Building trust with suppliers and financiers is an essential task for all businesses, but it is especially challenging for SMEs. That’s why TruX is designed to harness the transparency, reputation, understanding, security, and timeliness of smart contracts to establish global credit reputation for businesses. The solution, created by FintruX Network, enables businesses to create a Trust Profile that showcases on-time payments, credit reviews and other useful insights... read more »

How Paytomat Enables Businesses to Accept Cryptocurrency Using Their Current Equipment While Facilitating Convenient Transactions for Consumers

By: Matt Walker, 7/9/2019

In a Nutshell: When Yurii Olentir — an early cryptocurrency enthusiast — realized that brick-and-mortar merchants didn’t have a simple solution for accepting payments in cryptocurrency, he developed Paytomat. The payment solution allows merchants to easily accept cryptocurrency without investing in costly new equipment or undergoing long training sessions. Paytomat also offers a convenient wallet for consumers to easily make payments using their crypto assets. And the Paytomat... read more »

How Edge Delivers a Safe, Convenient Noncustodial Crypto Exchange and a Decentralized Security Model for the Digital Age

By: Matt Walker, 7/3/2019

In a Nutshell: Finding ways to make newly developed technology easy for people to use is an important component in its widespread adoption. Edge knows this and aims to make buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency easier than ever with its noncustodial exchange app. Edge app users can log in and transact in multiple cryptocurrencies with only a username and password rather than juggling multiple keys and entering lengthy passphrases. The company keeps security at its core, and with... read more »

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