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 […]
How to introduce cryptocurrency payments in an online payment gateway
Cryptocurrency payments have become a popular topic in the past few years largely due to the rise of Bitcoin. In 2017, bitcoin reached its all-time high of about $20,000. Unsurprisingly, this invited the attention of investors from across the world. Statista reports that there are nearly 34 million active crypto-wallet users worldwide as of the […]
