Introducing Gardener, our homegrown Ethereum oracle
If smart contracts and blockchain technology are going to disrupt anything, they need a way to speak to the outside world. Also known as the blockchain oracle problem, blockchains can’t gather off-chain data without help. Enter the Ethereum oracle — or a way to connect smart contracts with outside information. Until now, there are only a […]
Blockchain in healthcare: how the technology could fix the industry in 2020
If you’ve spent any amount of time in a hospital, you’ve had first-hand experience with the inefficiencies of the healthcare system. Just about everyone has a story or two about red tape. More than being irritating, this friction raises prices, lowers patient satisfaction, and can even put people’s health at risk. Many tout the benefits […]
Designing for blockchain: How to build trust through good UX
I recently sat down with blockchain product designer, Ariel Hajbos to get his take on some essential elements of good blockchain design and some of the trends in blockchain app UX. Creating an elegant, responsive design is important in all web and mobile projects, but designing for blockchain poses new challenges. Trust-building features and even […]
Blockchain testing MakerDao's stablecoin platform
As the cryptocurrency bear market continues, investors are looking for much-needed predictability. Stablecoins have risen in popularity as the market tumbles. Several have emerged, but few are as transparent as MakerDao . Maker had Espeo Blockchain testers check to make sure everything worked properly before they launched. Since the technology is so new, blockchain testing […]
