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AI Dreams and Blockchain Realities: The Year We Gambled With Our Future
“The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology.” — E.O. Wilson
As the dust settles on 2024, it is clear that this was a year of seismic technological shifts. From breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to major strides in energy and infrastructure, we stood at the forefront of transformation. But as we look ahead to 2025, the decisions we make will determine whether these advancements usher in progress or deepen the fractures in society.
2024: Top 10 Most Influential Events
- The Bitcoin ETF Revolution
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF legitimized cryptocurrencies for institutional investors, driving Bitcoin’s value up 120% and creating a new wave of adoption. However, concerns about speculative bubbles and crypto’s environmental impact persisted. - Generative AI Dominates Markets
With tools like ChatGPT 5.0 and Google’s Gemini revolutionizing productivity, generative AI contributed an estimated $1 trillion to the global economy in 2024. However, a 45% increase in deepfake incidents raised serious ethical and legal concerns. - Ethereum 2.0 Revives Blockchain Applications
Ethereum’s Scalability upgrade led to a 70%…