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Increasing access to blockchain and ledger databases

All Things Distributed

A major component to the system that HARA created is blockchain. This is a technology used to build applications where multiple parties can interact through a peer-to-peer-network and record immutable transactions with no central trusted authority.

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Blockchain and bitcoin for business

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Blockchain and bitcoin offer a way of tracking and securing these relationships cost-effectively. Blockchain is a payment system supported by a distributed database or ledger that records all transactions across a peer-to-peer network. Transactions made on the blockchain depend on the cryptocurrency being exchanged.

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5 industries that demonstrate how blockchains go beyond finance

O'Reilly

Although blockchain technology is still in its early days, momentum has been building in the enterprise. While there has been much focus on blockchains in banking and payments, its impact has already extended far beyond finance. When a land title changes hands, it would be verified via the blockchain, and recorded again.

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AI’s Opaque Box Is Actually a Supply Chain

O'Reilly

Knowing what makes up the supply chain is critical to enforcing the security of the AI system, establishing trust with the consumer of the AI’s output, and protecting your organization from undue risk. An enterprise blockchain network is sometimes used to bring transparency to the supply chain.

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Monitoring Distributed Systems

Dotcom-Montior

There was a time when standing up a website or application was simple and straightforward and not the complex networks they are today. Web developers or administrators did not have to worry or even consider the complexity of distributed systems of today. Great, your system was ready to be deployed. What is a Distributed System?

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Tokenized Roadways and Micropayments: Bitcoin and the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

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In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the convergence of blockchain and autonomous vehicles promises to reshape the way we perceive transportation. Blockchain technology, known for its decentralized ledger system and secure transaction capabilities, is finding new applications in various industries.

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Digesting 2022

O'Reilly

The art generation programs will inevitably face similar challenges: what happens when you tell an AI system to produce a drawing “in the style of” some artist? Mastodon is a federated network of communities that are (mostly) pleasant, friendly, and populated by smart people. And there isn’t a blockchain or a token in sight.