Why most ‘crypto cities’ flop — and the blueprint execs say might work

Why most ‘crypto cities’ flop — and the blueprint execs say might work

Crypto executives argue that a self-sovereign city powered by cryptographic and decentralized systems is technically possible but would be immensely challenging. While there have been multiple attempts over the years at building “crypto cities” — special zones that rely on blockchain technology to function —most experiments have failed, and crypto executives think they know why. …

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All filler, no pillar: Why blockchain cities fail

All filler, no pillar: Why blockchain cities fail

Regulations, hype cycles and pie-in-the-sky promises have scuppered blockchain city projects across the globe… but one has succeeded. The blockchain industry has long strived to build its “city on a hill” — idealistic communities where blockchain provides a foundation and code is law. But they’ve not always panned out, as regulations, unrealistic expectations and other…

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# ‘Docklands DAO’ plan to help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic

# ‘Docklands DAO’ plan to help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic

” ‘Docklands DAO’ plan to help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic “ The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s (RMIT) Blockchain Innovation Hub has released a report proposing the implementation of pilot Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), to assist specific precincts in Melbourne’s CBD in recovering from the impacts of the pandemic. The report, which is…

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# The Internet of Beer: Robotics startup taps Bitcoin to deliver automated beverage

# The Internet of Beer: Robotics startup taps Bitcoin to deliver automated beverage

” The Internet of Beer: Robotics startup taps Bitcoin to deliver automated beverage “ Pubinno, a San Francisco-based technology firm that creates the “Internet of Beer” with artificial intelligence, robotics and cloud computing platforms, has now integrated Bitcoin (BTC) payment infrastructure into its system. Pubinno accepted BTC payments using the Lightning network at the #LightningHackdaysIST…

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# Vitalik Buterin shares positive outlook on the establishment of crypto cities

# Vitalik Buterin shares positive outlook on the establishment of crypto cities

“# Vitalik Buterin shares positive outlook on the establishment of crypto cities ” In a blog post published on Sunday, Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin voiced his support for utilizing the cryptocurrency phenomena to serve the interests of local governments and their citizens. Specifically, Buterin discussed the formation of city tokens and decentralized autonomous organizations,…

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# Akoin rolled out in B medical metropolis in Kenya

# Akoin rolled out in $2B medical metropolis in Kenya

“# Akoin rolled out in $2B medical metropolis in Kenya ” Akoin (AKN), the crypto project developed by Senegalese-American singer Akon, has completed the pilot rollout stage of its deployment in the Mwale Medical and Technology City complex in Kenya. As previously reported by Cointelegraph, the trial phase was launched back in November 2020 at…

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