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If you’re a senior leader or executive, you’ve probably seen this pattern: unsolicited emails or LinkedIn messages offering $150–$500 for an hour of your time as a “Subject Matter Expert.” Maybe this is limited to crypto and frontier tech. I can only guess this is a mix

It’s inevitable that every business process will need to be re-designed because of AI. The biggest mistake companies will make over the next 3 years is treating AI as an efficiency layer: an add-on to existing workflows. That thinking is short-sighted. You can’t just ask “How can AI

Why the IRS needs to switch from text-based authentication mechanisms to cryptographically secure methods Depending on who you ask the identity theft is a multimillion or multi-billion dollar problem for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the American taxpayer. The IRS protects public facing websites using the information it knows

If you squint at a roaring bull run on Solana or memecoins ricocheting across X, it can look less like “investing” and more like a global casino with better UX. That intuition isn’t new: the appetite for long-shot payoffs shows up again and again in human societies, and modern

The rapid adoption of AI is reshaping industries and careers in ways that demand a profound shift in how we measure professional success. Today, our LinkedIn profiles are filled with accomplishments like building teams, driving measurable results, and delivering value through human-led initiatives. But tomorrow’s profiles will tell a

White water rafting, especially on rivers like the Upper Gauley in West Virginia, is an experience that leaves a lasting impression. As one of the top three rivers in the world, the Upper Gauley delivers adrenaline-pumping Class 5 rapids that challenge even the most experienced rafters. Recently, I had the

Emerging and mid-tier musicians are forging a journey that not only builds their brand but also shapes a lasting legacy. In a landscape fragmented by streaming platforms, siloed social media, and scattered music venues, NFTs serve as a unifying force, enabling artists to progressively strengthen enduring relationships with their fans.

To commemorate the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Alumni Weekend 2024, I crafted a digital keepsake for participants, utilizing Consensys Phosphor Studio for its creation. To enhance the experience, I developed two straightforward websites. The primary site, smcm.me, served as a navigational hub for the experience, while the

Let's create a board game called "Decentralize: Rise of Freedom." Game Components: 1. Game Board: A map representing a city divided into districts, each district representing a decentralized tool or technology (e.g., blockchain district, privacy tools district). 2. Player Tokens: Each player represents a citizen

An interesting find here. People are buying DVDs / BlueRay as insurance for the streaming networks taking theirs shows offline. Can IPFS-like solutions that permanently host the content online be the answer for licensed content? IRL find. “Chasing Stars in Shadow” is a story about shadow kids who come and go

It's tough being a social media creator. Creative economy influencers often face several business-related challenges. 1. Monetization: One of the most significant challenges for influencers is finding consistent and lucrative ways to monetize their content. While there are several potential revenue streams (like sponsored content, affiliate marketing, merchandise,

The opinion represented in this post is my own and does not represent my employer. Problem The current ticketing solutions are based on centralized infrastructure. The NFTs have the promise to solve some of the ticketing industry woes. One of the key challenges in the current setup is the reliance

The big brands are forced to enter the NFT space. Few want to. Many have to. Existing legacy brands, such as Porsche and Tiffany, are figuring out how to extend the feeling of luxury and brand equity into a digital realm. Tiffany succeeded and Porsche failed. The transition from physical

I ran an “NFT Ticketing” query on YouTube. I expected quite a bit more torque from the top hits. The rough notes from the interviews are in the body of the post and the essential selection is next. Essential selection * It appears there may be a funding problem that keep

What does Open AI thinks about the the questions posted in this post on NFT ticketing? Before the answers some analysis ... Most of these answers would help a 5th grader writing an essay. Most adults would appreciate the answers if they were cut by 80-90%. Sometimes a simple "I

NFT ticketing as a use case for web3 is as old as the Ethereum itself. As of January 1st, 2023, the day I’m writing this post, I have no professional expertise in this domain. Curiosity and opportunity are at the door step, so it’s time to ramp-up on

NFT claim process can be a two step affair: get the user to a claim site and have them connect the wallet. The backend processes can silently transfer the token to the connected account behind the scenes. At the Art Basel 2022 our colleagues challenged my team. Create a POAP-like

The intellectual property (IP) transition from the analog age to the digital age was adventurous. The Internet wasn't built with IP and copyright in mind. The web1 and web2 periods were boisterous and impactful, but it didn't touch the core concept of digital ownership. The general

The snow is falling. The crypto twitter is quiet. Once in a while a storm picks up and blows the snow around - often in a tornado like fashion. On warmer days the snow melts and crypto goes up. And then it snows again. The winter is cold. Not everybody

A former client reached out recently asking for advice on how to collect data from a consumer device without presenting friction to the customer. And asked if there is a need for a blockchain here. My initial take is that the bluetooth and RFID technology is at the stage of