Tag: Blockchain
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AWS joins Microsoft, Google Cloud in open-source push for finance tech
Posted on July 4, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length short
The Fintech Open Source Foundation onboarded seven new members, including hyperscaler AWS, market infrastructure provider DTCC and chipmaker Intel, the organization announced Wednesday. By Matt Ashare.
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Fintech bytes podcast: How to leverage FinTechs through digitalisation
Posted on June 30, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
A podcast episode featuring Tony Clark, CEO of NextWave Consulting, discussing the significance of digitalisation in fintech. By Maya Kokerov.
Tags fintech blockchain how-to management
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Squaring the circle: The high-performance computing energy paradox
Posted on June 5, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
The latest CPUs and GPUs will consume more power than ever to support artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced applications. How is this compatible with data centers' energy efficiency imperatives? By Graeme Burton.
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Uncovering financial crime: Going beyond rule-based approaches with a connected perspective
Posted on June 3, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Money laundering, the process of disguising the origins of illicit funds, poses a significant challenge in the financial sector worldwide as it serves as the lifeblood for organizations that engage in illicit activities such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. By Sean Robinson.
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Navigating the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining
Posted on February 8, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length short
The world of cryptocurrency has rapidly evolved, presenting both innovative opportunities and, notably, raising concerns about its environmental impact. As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to surge, particularly those utilizing proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanisms, the environmental ramifications of cryptocurrency mining have come under intense scrutiny. This article explores the key aspects of this issue, delving into the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a more sustainable future for the crypto industry. By Alexander Fedotov.
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Demystifying cryptocurrency and digital assets
Posted on January 15, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
The crypto space is vast, and it can be easy to get lost in a sea of terms and definitions. Consider this a brief introduction into this ever-changing universe. By @pwc.com.
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Top 5 cryptocurrency trends (2023 & 2024)
Posted on August 14, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
The past year or so has been a wild ride in the cryptocurrency space. Ripe with fraud and falling prices, many analysts have questioned crypto's ability to survive and endure. By Josh Howarth.
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(Spring) Booting Java to accept digital payments with USDC
Posted on June 16, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
It's funny how a seemingly meaningless event in one's life can lead to an unexpected change. For me, one of those events happened in July 2021 when my flight home was delayed by so much that I paid for my very first Uber. For this article, I wanted to see how easy it is for a web2 developer to use Java in order to perform some Fintech transactions using web3 and USDC over the Ethereum blockchain. My plan is to use the Circle Java SDK, Java 17, and a Spring Boot 3 RESTful API. By John Vester.
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Why Ethereum is still the home of DeFi
Posted on June 6, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Ethereum is the 2nd largest blockchain by market cap behind Bitcoin, and thus the largest smart contract blockchain, so it's no surprise that Ethereum's blockchain supports the largest portion of assets locked in DeFi protocols, with about $27b of assets locked. By @ultimate.app.
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How to use ChatGPT AI for smart contract development
Posted on June 5, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
ChatGPT and AI have become the most exciting new technologies of the past decade. You've likely already seen some of the fascinating use cases of the tool like writing poems, lyrics in the style of renowned musicians, film scripts, college essays, and more. In this blog, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT to improve your smart contract development. By Clarissa Watson.
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How to build an NFT gallery using QuickNode's GraphQL NFT API
Posted on May 18, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
A step-by-step tutorial on building an interactive NFT Gallery using QuickNode's GraphQL NFT API, icy.tools, JavaScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. By Aayush Gupta.
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From 'Likes' to 'Rewards': How web3 is disrupting traditional social media model
Posted on May 12, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Over the past decade, social media platforms have revolutionized social interactions for people looking to connect with friends, family, and like-minded individuals and communities. Since the dawn of MySpace and Facebook, social media has provided us with an unprecedented level of connectivity and has opened up a world of opportunities for businesses to connect with their customers. However, with the rise of Web3, traditional social media platforms are being forced to rethink their models in order to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By chain.com.
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