The 3rd edition of MiningTech South America, a global mining conference and exhibition connecting technological firms, miners and investors will return to Santiago, Chile in 2020. Given the importance of Chile for the South American and global mining sector, MiningTech South America will be held in Santiago, Chile from 18 19 June 2020. MiningTech Conferences focus on the role … [Read more...] about MiningTech South America Conference and Exhibition
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How Purpose-Driven Tokenisation Will Enable Innovative Ecosystems
Tokens have been around for 1000s of years, but only recently have we seen the rise of digital tokens. Now, cryptographic tokens offer us an opportunity to redesign value streams and hence existing ecosystems. A well-designed token ecosystem unlocks value by bringing parties together in new ways and stimulates the target behaviour by having cryptographic tokens as built-in … [Read more...] about How Purpose-Driven Tokenisation Will Enable Innovative Ecosystems
Discovery Through Serendipity, Error, and Exaptation
In examining discovery by serendipity, error, and exaptation, there are some clear similarities but the nuances are what create the differences. Serendipity is when an unexpected situation yields beneficial outcomes or results. In this context, many discoveries have happened due to circumstances that can be described as serendipitous. One example of a serendipitous discovery … [Read more...] about Discovery Through Serendipity, Error, and Exaptation
Three Ways Blockchain Is Changing Customer Service in Retail
Ideally, one would place blockchain alongside machine learning and IoT as a technology that would open new doors for humanity. However, due to the polarizing reputation of the cryptocurrencies, blockchain nowadays isn't subject to as much discussion in the tech circles as it truly deserves. But that doesn't take away from the fact that this technology has some revolutionary … [Read more...] about Three Ways Blockchain Is Changing Customer Service in Retail
4 Impressive Ways Blockchain Could Disrupt the Banking Sector
Last year, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania published a detailed analysis of the impact that blockchain will have on the financial industry. The article was based on a compilation of opinions from a variety of experts, such as: · Angela Walch, a law professor at St. Mary's · Kevin Werbach, a legal and ethical studies professor at Wharton · Bruce Weber, a … [Read more...] about 4 Impressive Ways Blockchain Could Disrupt the Banking Sector