Technology
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Why we need to introduce Instant Apps 2.0
During my life, I owned more than five smartphones. Let’s be accurate: Android phones. One LG, and several Samsung phones. The real reason why I switched from a non-smartphone to an Android phone was the fact that you were able to download apps.
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Countries need to Implement Blockchain-based Digital Identities
Why do we handle Papers when our day-to-day life is Digital? m Every single day we sign different documents and contracts. The weird thing is: we still sign them with pen and paper. How is that maintainable in our digital era? We do everything online but…
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Steemit: Free Speech’s Ace in the Hole
We need Censorship Free Publishing, Steemit might be the solution Imagine a social network or a news outlet no government in the world can ever shut down. All around the globe tensions against governments are rising and leaders like Donald Trump criticize mass media publicly.
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Fintechs, Banks, Digital Currencies and the Bottom Half of the World
Banks need Fintechs to face Digital Currencies If you would like to read a basic introduction to the blockchain technology click here.
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A Beginners Guide To Bitcoin and the Blockchain Technology
Bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology are democratizing money. Are cryptocurrencies a threat to the traditional banking system?
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The Mac Dictionary is Great
Yes, the Mac has an onboard dictionary and it is awesome. The bad thing: I am using my Mac for more than 2,5 years and I discovered just yesterday how awesome and super fast the inbuilt dictionary works. I am writing a lot on my Mac.…
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Blockchain will disrupt Uber and other Industries
Industries to be Disrupted by Blockchain Blockchain is the underlying technology of Bitcoin. The introduction of Bitcoin and thus the birth of the blockchain radiated joy and excitement all over the financial industry. This excitement is not only limited to the financial sector. While Bitcoin is…
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Augmented Reality: a Pre-Birth Technology
Augmented Reality is still a Pre-Birth Technology Before you ask yourself what exactly augmented reality is here are a few examples of products that are based on augmented reality technology: Pokemon Go, Google Glasses, Microsoft Hololens, the IKEA app, Snapchat and MSQRD masks have all implemented…
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Bitcoin is not as Anonymous as you Might Think
The common saying is that Bitcoin is an anonymous cryptocurrency. Some may think that it is even as anonymous as real cash. There are many articles and even self-appointed experts saying that Bitcoin is “anonymous”. I think that most people come to this conclusion because Bitcoin…
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The Problem with Two-Factor Authentication via SMS
Are you using the services of Gmail, PayPal, iCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Skype? Are you actively using online banking? Then you have the chance to activate a security layer called two-factor authentication on top of your password to make your account more secure. Indeed most banks…