This is a very simple explanation of how blockchain can be used for decentralised betting, but here are the key takeaways. Decentralised betting is transparent for the players and the bookmakers. When a bet is placed, an agreement is made and the only deciding factor is the outcome of the event. A key advantage of this setup is the bookmaker can’t ... See more

In fact, the entrepreneur’s role is even challenging in the social system. Entrepreneurs are lonely, because no one understands, and no one helps. The fate of an entrepreneur is that he knows everyone wants to have a better life...

• We can frame  token design as optimization design , then use optimization design methodology.


• Inspired by  software engineering patterns , we can document emerging patterns for token design.


• Simulation, verification, and design space exploration (CAD tools)  for circuit design have helped engineers analyze, design, and verify wickedly

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I was reminded of the smiling curve while reading this excellent piece by David Carr in the New York Times about Facebook and publishers:For traditional publishers, the home page may soon become akin to the print edition — nice to have, but not the primary attraction. In the last few months, more than half the visitors to The New York Times have co... See more

The global rise of NFTs has been massive, but in Africa, the ascent has been meteoric, especially in countries with burgeoning art ecosystems. Like much of the broader art world, NFTs penetrated Africa in early 2021, after Beeple’s $69.3 million sale at Christie’s in New York. In response, artists working in African cities, from established painter... See more