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How Artificial Intelligence will impact the metaverse
Unified Communications

How Artificial Intelligence will impact the metaverse

What exactly is AI, how does it impact the internet, and how is it going to help transform the world of web3 and the metaverse?.

By Nicole Upchurch • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
A pinch of blockchain: Partially decentralising an app
Crypto

A pinch of blockchain: Partially decentralising an app

A foundation of blockchain is the idea of decentralisation – an area in which many groups are undertaking the most exciting innovations.

By Nicole Upchurch • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Blockchain: Why I prefer Proof of Stake (And why Ethereum does too)
Network Infrastructure

Blockchain: Why I prefer Proof of Stake (And why Ethereum does too)

Proof of Stake is the preferred consensus mechanism for Ethereum and CENNZnet, offering energy efficiency and scalability. Find out why.

By Nicole Upchurch • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
NFTs are ready to disrupt the ticketing world
Platform-as-a-Service

NFTs are ready to disrupt the ticketing world

NFTs are revolutionizing the events industry by offering secure, transparent, and scam-proof ticketing solutions. Here's how they work.

By Nicole Upchurch • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
What is a DApp and why are they useful?
DataCentre infrastructure

What is a DApp and why are they useful?

DApps are an innovative way to make use of a blockchain's capabilities. But it can be tough to find a plain English definition of exactly what they are.

By Nicole Upchurch • 5 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022