Mythical Games’ VP of Blockchain Tech, Cameron Thacker, said he believes the current interest in blockchain gaming is more sustainable than the last cycle. He attributes this to a shift in focus, with projects now prioritizing “engaging experiences over frothy marketing and questionable tokenomics.” Gaming Giants Boost Blockchain Gaming Industry In an interview with Bitcoin.com…
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According to Josh Neuroth, the Vice President of Product at Quicknode, Layer-2 (L2) scaling solutions known as zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups can potentially solve the most pressing issues in blockchain technology. Hence, the buzz around them is “well-founded.” He added that unlike the speculation-driven non-fungible token (NFT) frenzy, interest in ZK rollups is grounded in their…
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While regulations are generally meant to protect consumers, in practice, they create hoops for crypto companies to jump through, thus diminishing the overall user experience, said Ivo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of Ambire Wallet. Georgiev argues that regulations like the Eurozone’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) actually “enable more sketchy companies and scams.” Overregulation Beneficial to…
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According to Paul Thomas, a seasoned technologist and founder at Somnia, artificial intelligence (AI), like the metaverse before it, is currently experiencing hype. This hype cycle will continue to be in vogue before eventually waning. Thomas argues that combining the metaverse with AI can potentially “make virtual environments interactive and personal.” AI Hype Cycle Expected…
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To preempt lawsuits and counter allegations that they are training their respective artificial intelligence (AI) models with illegally obtained data, AI firms should rely on publicly available or open-source data, according to Alberto Fernandez. Fernandez, a proponent of decentralized AI and also the European representative of Qubic Ecosystem, emphasizes that AI firms should consider anonymizing…
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This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Ace, the Japan lead for Phaver, a rapidly growing Web3 social platform. During our conversation, Ace shared insights into his journey into crypto, Phaver’s strategic focus on the Japanese market, the unique characteristics of Japanese crypto communities, and the challenges and opportunities facing blockchain projects in…
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Decentralized finance (defi) has improved efficiency, inclusivity, and performance in consumer lending, but poor user experience remains a significant barrier to adoption, according to Thor Abbasi, co-founder of Zivoe. Abbasi argues that as long as wallet interfaces seem “unintuitive” or intimidating to non-crypto users, defi lending protocols won’t gain traction hence their benefits won’t be…
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Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (Depins) have the potential to connect companies or projects in markets or locations with limited internet connectivity, all without requiring telecom companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. Additionally, Depins assist existing infrastructure in accommodating the ever-growing number of devices that require internet connectivity. Depins Can Help Telecom Companies Save…
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While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain technology is a far more sustainable approach. Therefore, instead of relying solely on lobbying efforts or…
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Established in 2013, Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. Mr. Zhibing (Tony) Li is the Vice President of Canaan Inc. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the company’s technology R&D roadmap and…
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