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Voatz defends blockchain solution for its voting via app
2020-02-14 20:25

In a conference call on Thursday, Voatz responded to MIT researchers' critique of its voting app. Voatz combines a smartphone app, biometric verification, and Hyperledger blockchain to make voting easy for people who can't physically make it to the ballot box.

Man tries to sell Jimmy Wales on blockchain for Wikipedia's security problems--Wales doesn't buy it
2020-02-13 22:55

It's not surprising that someone would eventually suggest blockchain could solve all of Wikipedia's security problems. As Krawisz said on Twitter, "It would be so cheap to record enough information about all Wikipedia interactions on the [Bitcoin] blockchain that you could probably eliminate all possible child porn distribution on it for very low fees. Think of the savings!".

Benefits of blockchain pilot programs for risk management planning
2020-01-28 04:00

Through 2022, 80% of supply chain blockchain initiatives will remain at a proof-of-concept or pilot stage, according to Gartner. "Today, supply chain leaders have now started to treat blockchain as part of a longer-term technology roadmap and risk management planning. We see that many leaders are adopting a broader end-to-end view across their supply chains and map all requirements - from sourcing across manufacturing to the final distribution," Mr. Stevens added.

Why blockchain-based cybersecurity may be the answer for vulnerable IoT networks
2020-01-17 18:46

CES 2020: A "Hacked" robot was on display to demonstrate how SigmaDots serverless architecture is poised to fend off IoT security threats. How the IoT devices work, basically the IoT solution is based on a very low-power CPU that is running the software, communicating through a gateway to the cloud and application.

Why blockchain-based cybersecurity may be the answer for vulnerable IoT networks
2020-01-17 18:46

CES 2020: A "Hacked" robot was on display to demonstrate how SigmaDots serverless architecture is poised to fend off IoT security threats. How the IoT devices work, basically the IoT solution is based on a very low-power CPU that is running the software, communicating through a gateway to the cloud and application.

Twitter Funding New Blockchain-Based Social Media Platform
2019-12-13 14:53

Twitter Funds Team to Develop an Open and Decentralized Standard for Social Media read more

Sixgill launches Integrity 1.0 for blockchain-enforced data authenticity
2019-11-21 03:30

Sixgill, a leader in data automation and authenticity products and services, announced the commercial launch of Sixgill Integrity 1.0 for blockchain-enforced data authenticity. Sixgill Integrity...

MWC19 Los Angeles: Blockchain's role in the 5G movement
2019-10-25 13:34

Blockchain is a powerful security tool for mobile providers. Here's how to unlock its potential.

MWC19 Los Angeles: The value of blockchain in the telecommunications sector
2019-10-24 21:53

Blockchain isn't reserved for bitcoin. Here's how the telecommunications sector can benefit.

Smart contracts and blockchain will provide needed trust, says Princeton professor
2019-10-23 18:48

Princeton computer science professor Ed Felten says blockchain will enable smart contracts that provide trust to company systems in the future, but there are some myths and misconceptions.