Quantum computers aren’t the next generation of supercomputers—they’re something else entirely. Before we can even begin to talk about their potential applications, we need to understand the fundamental physics that drives the theory of quantum computing. (Featuring Scott Aaronson, John Preskill, and Dorit Aharonov.) For more, read “Why Quantum Computers Are So Hard to Explain”
Why the Global Chip Shortage Is Hard to Overcome | WSJ
A global chip shortage is affecting how quickly we can drive a car off the lot or buy a new laptop. WSJ visits a fabrication plant in Singapore to see the complex process of chip making and how one manufacturer is trying to overcome the shortage.
What is an NFT? (Crypto Beginners)
So I’m going to describe what an NFT is in the most basic terms as I can.
NFT stands for Non Fungible Token.
Fungible means something is able to be exchanged or substituted and will hold the same value. It’s interchangeable like the dollar, gold, casino chips, bitcoin, ethereum or frequent flyer loyalty points.
If I lend you 10 dollars cash and you return to me two 5 dollar bank notes, I’m fine with that because even though they are different, they hold the same total value.
So non-fungile obviously means it’s an asset that can’t be substituted. It has unique attributes that makes it different from something else in the same asset class. Like a painting, a theatre ticket, a house, a video game skin, a trademark or a CryptoKitty which was the first real use case to take off on the Ethereum blockchain in 2017.
Some of these assets are physical and tangible and others are digital and intangible.
So NFTs are non-fungible tokens. ‘Token’ refers to a digital certificate stored on a secure distributed database called a blockchain.
NFTs are digital assets. Publicly verifiable intellectual property authenticated on a blockchain.
A popular place to currently browse a variety of NFTs is on http://OpenSea.io
It’s an exciting space, I believe the NFT space will continue to grow in the coming years with some popular use cases being: Digital Art, Virtual Land, Gaming, Collectibles, Finance and much more.
I thought this was worth explaining because I think we’ll be talking a lot more about this in the coming years.
If you’re also interested about the future of art and design like I am then come follow me on my channels.
The Early Signs of NFTs Say They Will Be Way More Than “Just Art”
Non-fungible tokens have only just started. All these different art pieces and graphic designs selling on the blockchain is really just the beginning of what this technology will be able to do for us in the future. I sat down with Jacob Willemsma & Liam Horne of “NFT Hack” to talk about where I see this technology heading, the signs from other disruports that are apparent with NFTs, what industries will adopt by the technology, and more!
GaryVee and Mark Cuban on How History Has Already Proven That NFTs Are Here To Stay
During a recent episode of “Marketing For The Now”, Gary Vaynerchuk and Mark Cuban sat down to talk about their long history with innovative technology, how they remember it is initially received by the public and the similar patterns they are seeing with the introduction of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and Web 3.0.
How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small.
Atoms are very weird. Wrapping your head around exactly how weird, is close to impossible – how can you describe something that is SO removed from humans experience? But then again, they kind of make up everything, so let us try anyways.
NFTs For Beginners in 45 minutes
The” Non-Fungible Podcast” hosted by DKleine to talk all things NFT. This is a fantastic interview for anyone who is just getting started learning about NFT’s. We discuss the culmination of life events and interests that drew me to NFTs and CryptoArt in particular and I provide the broader implications of non-fungible tokens and blockchain technology.
An Introduction to How Blockchains Work with Anders Brownworth
Real Vision crypto editor Ash Bennington welcomes Anders Brownworth to walk through a step-by-step of how blockchains work. Brownworth explains the basics of hashing, blocks, and then blockchains, demonstrating how each piece builds upon the other to create the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies. Filmed on May 20, 2021. Key Learnings: Those who are unfamiliar with blockchain technology can experience a steep learning curve when trying to understand how it works—Brownworth breaks it down into a simple, easy-to-digest format with visual aids that allow the viewer to conceptualize blockchain technology.
Automated convenience store powered by robotics, artificial intelligence in Singapore’s heartlands
Getting a midnight snack might now be easier for more than 6,000 residents in a western corner of Singapore. A local tech firm has introduced an automated convenience store for the first time. Another 17 stores are expected across the island by end-2021. Powered by robotics and artificial intelligence, the machines sell fresh eggs, vegetables and other essentials 24 hours a day. At any one time, a machine can hold up to 300 products.
DeFi Is What Fintech Always Wanted to Be: Blockchain Capital
Blockchain Capital Partner Spencer Bogart discusses the continuing volatility of Bitcoin and whether investors should be concerned. He also talks about decentralized finance, also known as DeFi, and how important it may be to the adoption of cryptocurrency. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal and Emily Chang on “Bloomberg Technology.”