Benefits of blockchain in emerging markets
Blockchain in emerging markets promises to drive down to the cost of remittances and trade finance, improving financial inclusion for many of the world’s nearly two billion people currently without a bank account. One thing that categorizes developing countries is inadequate access to banking. Individuals and small businesses would like greater access to financial services […]
Ethereum smart contracts vs. Stellar smart contracts
Ethereum smart contracts vs. Stellar smart contracts is a binary I often have to answer in my consulting work and product design workshops. The answer, of course, is not always so straightforward. What are the pros and cons of each innovative solution and when should you choose one over the other? A lot has to […]
Blockchain in multi-domain command and control targeting
To effectively plan and accomplish today’s complex military activities in defense of a country’s best interest calls for timely, reliable, trusted, and clear communications across a lengthy chain-of-command covering multi-national forces. Unlike traditional guard solutions that are accompanied by several drawbacks, such as lack of trusted end-to-end data provenance, blockchain technology can facilitate and accelerate […]
Integrating blockchain and healthcare through patient portals
Blockchain and healthcare can improve patient wellbeing and overall satisfaction. In my last article, I highlighted a few impediments and solutions to improve patient care satisfaction in the United Arab Emirates. At a macro level, key issues included: This piece will look beyond fixing the gaps and discuss how leveraging blockchain network technology to engage patients in […]
