Blockchain
[WebDebate] Blockchain for development: a critical assessment
06 Nov 18 - online
#Cybermediation: What role for blockchain technology and natural language processing AI?
05 Oct 18 - Geneva, online
Diplo & GIP at EuroDIG 2018
05 Jun 18 - 06 Jun 18Tbilisi, Georgia
Blockchain lecture for students in Belgrade
27 Oct 17 - Belgrade, Serbia
Diplo at Cyber Week 2017
25 Jun 17 - 29 Jun 17Tel Aviv, Israel
Bitcoin and other crypto currencies
13 Jun 14 - 13 Jun 14WMO, 7bis, Avenue de la Paix, Geneva
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: technical, monetary, policy and development context
13 Jun 14 - WMO, 7bis, Avenue de la Paix, Geneva | Remote participation
Can blockchain go green?
The text discusses Ethereum's transition to Proof of Stake (PoS) algorithm, highlighting its energy efficiency benefits and the broader implications for the crypto industry's environmental impact. It [...]
07 Oct, 2022
Ten years of bitcoin and a look back at 2018
The text reflects on the 10-year anniversary of bitcoin and examines 2018 in retrospect. It discusses the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies, regulatory developments, infrastructure improvements, chall[...]
11 Jan, 2019
[WebDebate #25 summary] Blockchain for development: a critical assessment
The November WebDebate discussed blockchain technology, including its origins, cryptographic solutions, elements of a blockchain network, and applications in achieving sustainable development goals. I[...]
19 Nov, 2018
Cybermediation: What role for blockchain and artificial intelligence?
The Geneva Internet Platform hosted an event on #Cybermediation focusing on the role of blockchain and artificial intelligence in supporting mediators. Speakers highlighted the importance of understan[...]
12 Oct, 2018
Bitcoin split and the Segregated Witness
Bitcoin underwent a split due to the Segregated Witness debate, which led to the creation of Bitcoin Cash. The split resulted in the implementation of both SegWit and SegWit2x solutions. Bitcoin Cash [...]
14 Aug, 2017
Prospects of decentralised solution in a finance world. The case of blockchain
Blockchain technology, originating from Bitcoin, decentralizes financial systems and gains traction in the finance world, particularly in the FinTech sector. Banks explore blockchain applications for [...]
03 Oct, 2016
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Nigeria aims for global tech leadership with new initiative
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a new program under its digital transformation strategy. The initiative aims to equip 1,000 citizens e... Read more
09 Jul, 2024
Nigeria to develop ‘Nigerium’ blockchain for enhanced data security
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is exploring the development of an indigenous blockchain called Nigerium to enhance dat... Read more
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