Blockchain. Bitcoin. Money.
People. Process. Technology.
To explore Blockchain,
we need to study Bitcoin,
because Bitcoin is the first, proven Blockchain.
To understand Bitcoin,
we need to know what is money
and how it works.
People-centric, lean process
with technology as the enabler.
"Why is it a powerful tool for creating regenerative economies?
Because we have this power of smart contracts.
We have this power of programmable money.
You can build the rules for an economy right down at the code level, at the protocol level."
~ Daniel Kelleher, founder of Sunrise Stake
Presentation File: https://www.slideshare.net/howtze/blockchain-bitcoin-money
Transcript: https://www.slideshare.net/howtze/mblbc-oval-debate-kuala-lumpur
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HSBC taps Ripple’s Metaco to launch security token custody
Ripple (Payment):
Ripple, Onafriq partner for new payment corridors for Africa, UK, Australia and Gulf
Cardano (Project Catalyst):
How decentralized platforms democratize crypto funding initiatives
Solana:
Blockchain’s positive impact on sustainable development: Solana Breakpoint
Notes:
HSBC’s plans to launch digital asset custody came in response to the increasing demand for custody and fund administration of digital assets from asset managers and asset owners, according to HSBC’s head of digital, data and innovation, Zhu Kuang Lee. “This market continues to evolve,” Lee stressed, adding that asset servicers have never seen a “more important time to innovate.”
The bank expects to roll out the new digital asset custody service in 2024, complementing its digital asset issuance platform known as HSBC Orion and HSBC offering for tokenized physical gold, launched on Nov. 1, 2023. Together, the services form a complete digital asset offering for HSBC’s institutional clients, the firm said.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hsbc-ripple-metaco-security-token-custody
“Sub-Saharan Africa has proven to be a bright spot of crypto adoption, with consumers in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa employing digital assets for real-world, day-to-day purposes.”
Ripple will power new payment corridors between 27 African countries and Australia, the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) under a deal with African mobile payments provider Onafriq.
Onafriq will use Ripple Payments’ blockchain technology along with three partnering companies. Zazi Transfer will provide transfer services to Australia, PayAngel will serve the U.K., and Pyypl will serve GCC member states Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-onafriq-payments-africa-uk-australia-gulf
... decentralized funding initiatives provide “a bit of like direct democracy” and platforms for crypto holders to voice their ideas and concerns.
... Catalyst launched a pilot where the community not only decides on which proposals get funded but also enables them to verify that the funded projects are reaching their set targets through a milestone-based funding approach and accountability model.
"We want the community to define the scope; we are stewards of the fund." ~ Kriss Baird
... he envisions it becoming a multi-tenant ecosystem, where more communities of other blockchain networks, Web2 businesses and governments adopt the same approach.
The Catalyst’s group product manager said they have funded more than 1,300 projects, raising 137 million ADA (approximately $60 million) since 2021. He estimates the initiative would allocate over $100 million over the next four years.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-decentralized-platforms-empower-crypto-funding-decisions
Why is it a powerful tool for creating regenerative economies?
Because we have this power of smart contracts.
We have this power of programmable money.
You can build the rules for an economy right down at the code level, at the protocol level.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-impact-sustainable-development-solana-breakpoint
