It is a failed state built on systemic inequality and injustice
Along with the rest of the world, I have watched with sadness, but not surprise, as the situation in the #USA escalates. This is not something that has happened suddenly, but is a long time coming…
I have lived and worked in the USA. Geographically, the USA is a wonderful place. There are many wonderful people within its borders. But, the USA as a nation, is a corrupt and failed state built on systemic inequality and injustice.
Along with the rest of the world, I have watched with. disgust as the USA has spent its resources time and again, not to elevate its own citizens, or humanity in general, but to invade, steal, oppress, weaken and bully. USA domestic and foreign policy have caused untold damage to the environment and humanity’s progress. The USA spends trillions of dollars on waging war across the globe, and yet cannot provide adequate healthcare, education, or housing to its citizens. …
The stage is set for major changes across the global financial landscape
The benefits of fungibility and accountability that cryptocurrencies gave us in the last decade are transitioning this decade to the broader financial industry, in the form of security tokens. Security tokens are bringing to shares and other assets many of the benefits that blockchain delivered to cryptocurrencies.
Paradigm shifts in the global financial system don’t happen often, and adoption requires strong incentives to be present in the market. Security tokens are one such shift and although they are relatively new, we at MetalStream believe they represent significant value to compel widespread global adoption.
The promise of security tokens
Security tokens have three core value propositions that combine to improve the way that equity can be transacted and stored. Broadly speaking, security tokens facilitate improvements in liquidity, safety and value that represent a stronger use case than traditional securities. …
We are now ERC-1400 compliant
On 30 July 2019, Polymath announced a major milestone, with the release of v3.0 of the Polymath Protocol. With full ERC-1400 compliance, Polymath v3 leads the way in improving interoperability and communication within the security token ecosystem.
BRIXCORP was initially created using the first release of Polymath’s protocol, then upgraded to v2, and we are pleased to announce our upgrade to v3.
The Importance of ERC-1400 Compliance
The ERC-1400 specification consists of an interoperable library of security token standards developed through a collaborative process involving stakeholders from across the security token ecosystem.
Using standardised interfaces for the core functionality helps reduce friction for third-party services (e.g. KYC providers, custodians, exchanges, wallets, block explorer) to integrate with a security token. …
Applications to the Coal Supply Chain
When most people think about blockchain, the first things that come to mind are cryptocurrencies and bitcoin. However, the same technology behind these is being applied to other sectors, particularly those where an immutable ledger or append-only database is a good fit (think audit trail).
The energy and commodities sectors are ripe for disruption, and blockchain is a particularly good fit for applications such as the coal supply chain. …
BLABS is now ERC-1400 compliant
On 30 July 2019, Polymath announced a major milestone, with the release of v3.0 of the Polymath Protocol. With full ERC-1400 compliance, Polymath v3 leads the way in improving interoperability and communication within the security token ecosystem.
Blockchain Labs have been a supporter of Polymath since inception, using their CLI and Token Studio on behalf of ourself and clients. Our own BLABS token was one of the first to be created using Polymath, and along the way we have collaborated with the Polymath team on various enhancements to the protocol, such as the new Lockup Transfer Manager.
BLABS was initially created using the first release of Polymath’s protocol, then upgraded to v2, and we are pleased to announce our upgrade to v3. …
We are delighted to announce the recent re-opening of 9 fully refurbished holes at 99 East
We are the first golf course in Malaysia to install Zeon Zoysia grass, which is now fully grown in on our fairways and tees, with totally refurbished TifEagle greens. We have also undertaken a complete rebuilding programme for our unique bunkers, all of which have new drainage, sand trapper and triple washed sand.
We are working on the completion of the remaining 9 holes and permanent clubhouse by mid 2019 and hope to have a further 3 holes completed and ready for play by early in the new year. …
EGX is now fully ERC1400 compliant.
On 30 July 2019, Polymath announced a major milestone, with the release of v3.0 of the Polymath Protocol. With full ERC-1400 compliance, Polymath v3 leads the way in improving interoperability and communication within the security token ecosystem.
EGX was one of the first tokens to be created using Polymath, and along the way we have collaborated with Blockchain Labs Asia and the Polymath team on various enhancements to the protocol, such as the new Lockup Transfer Manager. …
Positioning your startup for success
Every business exists to provide useful products and/or services to people, in a mutual exchange of value. It’s that simple. It’s hard, however, to create a sustainable business, which is why so many software startups end up disappearing after a few years.
I have been involved in many startups over the years, and have seen a lot of success as well as a lot of failure. It has been interesting to see technologies evolve, paradigms change, and patterns emerge.
Market Dynamics
Change has emerged as one of the only constants in today’s market, regardless of the product delivered or target sector, even more so when looking at software. …
Why I’m concerned about our ability to train and utilise people in the right way
I love New Zealand, and I’ve always been excited about what our future holds. At the same time, I’ve always been concerned about the way we approach education and business growth.
In order to succeed, we need to focus on building a workforce with the right skills, the right knowledge, and the right perspective. Perhaps more importantly, we need to hire the right people for the job.
As a small island nation, we are never going to compete long-term in any primary industry, or any effort at large-scale manufacturing. …
Perhaps a focus on adaptivity is more valuable
When browsing though some of my old posts, I stumbled over one written way back in 2007 on the perceived need for predictability in business, and specifically in software development.
I have had a certain amount of pain recently centered on the age-old conflict between the ideal and the real. Specifically, the difficulties in balancing the needs of the business for predictability with the realities of software development. Predictability is essential in making business decisions regarding resources, finance, marketing, etc. …
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