generative AI Featured Can ChatGPT unlock blockchain data for the masses? Early insights from building ChatWeb3 Introduce ChatWeb3 - a chatbot harnessing ChatGPT for blockchain data analysis. Powered by OpenAI, Langchain, and Flipsidecrypto, we examine its workflow, examples, challenges, and future potential in AI-driven blockchain analytics for all.
NFT What is NFT and where is it heading? The year 2021 witnesses the explosion of NFT. In this article, we briefly introduce what NFT is and examine what are the factors behind the success of the top NFT projects. Then we discuss the possible future directions NFTs are heading to.
Blockchain Bridging blockchain and the real world - from Oracle to Hybrid Smart Contracts Blockchain itself forms a separate digital space. But whether in finance or real economy sectors, a blockchain use case often needs to interact with the external world. How can this be accomplished? We introduce how oracle helps bridge the on-chain and off-chain worlds of blockchain.
Blockchain How will blockchain transform the creator economy? The rapidly expanding communities of creators and fans are fueling a burgeoning creator economy. How will blockchain transform the creator economy? How will these transformations impact the challenges faced by today's creator economy?
Web3 What is Web 3.0, after all? This article helps you understand what the most important technologies in Web 3.0 are, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). We illustrate how they are evolving and shaping our next-generation web.
Blockchain Featured A gentle introduction to Blockchain - from Bitcoin cryptocurrency to Ethereum Smart Contracts The Bitcoin system creates a decentralized platform that disrupts financial payment. This article introduces why Bitcoin is created, what its underlying blockchain technology is, and how the follow-up Ethereum blockchain with the smart contract could extend the disruption to the real economy.
DeFi Blockchain in finance - from Initial Coin Offering (ICO) to Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Financial services use cases have been in the forefront of blockchain applications since Bitcoin was born. We will introduce the two major milestones for blockchain in finance, from the ICO boom in 2017 to the DeFi movement today, and help you understand how they are changing the financial industry.
Blockchain Blockchain in the real economy: an overview of use cases and sustainability goals This article provides a brief overview of potential blockchain usage in major real economy sectors and their relationship to the four pillars of urban sustainability.
Blockchain Blockchain in the real economy - use case classification methods This article introduces two classification methods that enable us to analyze blockchain use cases from a cross-sector perspective. One method is based on the blockchain's role as Improver, Transformer, or Enabler; and the other method is based on the use case's business model.
Blockchain Blockchain in the real economy - use case analysis framework This article introduces an analysis framework for general blockchain use cases. It looks at the assets the use case is handling, the different parties conducting transactions, and the smart contract, distributed consensus, and crypto token models of the underlying blockchain infrastructure.
