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A New Coin Aims to Be the Currency of the Future Gaming Industry: Here’s How They’re Doing It

The Tap Project seems to be going from success to success in recent months, after their ICO and wallet release going off without a hitch, they are now ramping up their functionality with a view to an up-and-running ecosystem by the end of 2018. Tap is an innovative undertaking that is targeting millions of dollars

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The Tap Project seems to be going from success to success in recent months, after their ICO and wallet release going off without a hitch, they are now ramping up their functionality with a view to an up-and-running ecosystem by the end of 2018.

Tap is an innovative undertaking that is targeting millions of dollars worth of value that is locked away in gaming platforms and inaccessible to players; a gamer might spend hours and hours in one game amassing rewards and points which are then useless once he stops playing that game. However, other players could make use of these points since they are transferable in-game, but currently, there is no way to transfer value from one game to another short of an extremely convoluted fiat exchange agreement.

Tap Tokens are intended to solve this problem, and the creators have been ramping up their roadmap rollout in recent weeks.

The platform: Tokens for easy exchange

Tap Tokens were first made available during the ICO and have been designed using the Ethereum protocol to provide full functionality and fungibility across domains. Designing a token to act as a medium of exchange across many gaming platforms is no easy task, but the Tap team have made sufficient progress toward the release of an MVP with high functionality in the coming months.

“Q2 will see the release of our MVP, Unity and Unreal Plugins, POS Drip Bonus, Platform API, Smart contract Core, and Exclusive Platform Game release, and of course high-level backend fixes and developments.”

March 25th: Wallet Announcement
April 2nd: Logo and Website Reveal
April 7th: Verification and POS Drip initiation
April 28th: Tap Relay Contract
May 12th: Tap Vault
June 9th: Avatar Contract & Platform Testing
June 30th: MVP Launch (including Unity and Unreal Plugins)”

This also comes as the team releases a new website and design in order to make their offering more user-friendly. They also took the important step of getting a patent for the design of the platform:


“Filing for a patent allows The Tap Project the ability to fully expose and release their system, method and conversion mechanism publicly in a way that allows everyone to fully understand how the utility token and the project work. This defines the transactions between gaming platforms, user devices/wallets, distributed ledgers, and the Tap Platform and SDK.”

The Value Proposition: Making gaming more liquid

Not only are the Tap team making gaming more rewarding, they are also making it more financially rewarding. Users will be able to cash out Tap Coins to fiat to offset some of the cost of their hobby. This also reduces the risk of buying new games, since any accrued points earned in games that are not enjoyable can be used to offset the price of the game itself.

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The Internet of (Insecure) Things: Could Blockchain Be the Solution?

internet of thingsThe Internet of Things is taking a while to get off the ground. And with so many high-profile hacking attacks and PR disasters affecting big players like Yahoo and Jeep, it’s hardly surprising. The Internet of Things is looking a lot more like the Internet of Insecure Things, as parents watch their children’s smart dolls being hacked and patients worry about who’s controlling their cardiac devices. According to a survey by Gemalto, a staggering 96 percent of businesses and 90 percent of consumers believe that there is a need for better security around IoT applications. Most consumers fear that hackers will

internet of things

The Internet of Things is taking a while to get off the ground. And with so many high-profile hacking attacks and PR disasters affecting big players like Yahoo and Jeep, it’s hardly surprising. The Internet of Things is looking a lot more like the Internet of Insecure Things, as parents watch their children’s smart dolls being hacked and patients worry about who’s controlling their cardiac devices.

According to a survey by Gemalto, a staggering 96 percent of businesses and 90 percent of consumers believe that there is a need for better security around IoT applications. Most consumers fear that hackers will take control of their devices and cause them to malfunction or break. And 60 percent of us are concerned about our data being leaked or stolen. At this juncture, we may be a long way from finding a secure solution for integrating IoT technology fully into our lives.

Yet, despite fears over the security of IoT technology, we’re still using it (albeit nervously) quite a lot. Gartner research revealed that some 8.4 billion connected “things” were in use last year – and that number is expected to rise to 20.4 billion by 2020. But, of course, the wider the adoption of the technology, the greater the opportunities for innovative hackers.

Why is IoT Technology So Vulnerable?

Even if you don’t follow the industry closely, you probably haven’t escaped the headlines about high-profile IoT hacks: self-driving cars out of control, hospital equipment being tampered with, and the like. Over the last few years, the main security breaches have been achieved by cracking weak passwords on IoT devices.

In what are called DDoS attacks, cyber criminals find vulnerable devices to prey on and take control of. Cybersecurity professionals are more than familiar with these types of attacks, but IoT has seen an explosion in their frequency and potency. The more devices that are out there, the more passwords there are, and the greater the opportunity.

“It’s clear that both consumers and businesses have serious concerns around IoT security, and little confidence that IoT service providers and device manufacturers will be able to protect IoT devices,” says Jason Hart, Chief Technology Officer at Gemalto.

Could Blockchain be the Answer to IoT Insecurity?

Blockchain technology could certainly play a key part in securing IoT devices, thanks to its cryptography and decentralization. As IoT technology grows, scaling it will prove increasingly challenging through centralized models vulnerable to DDoS attacks. With blockchain tech, consumer data could remain private and secure, even with billions of devices connected. Thanks to the way it authenticates users and devices with multi-factor authentication, blockchain could remove the threat of crackable passwords, making IoT devices significantly harder to hack.

In fact, blockchains are already experiencing success when it comes to IoT. IBM’s Watson IoT platform allows devices to send data to a blockchain to be included in tamper-resistant records and shared transactions, while validating transactions through smart contracts. Telstra is also using a blockchain effectively to secure smart home IoT ecosystems. Biometric authentication allows them to verify the identity of devices’ owners.

Blockchain could be the answer to IoT’s insecurity. The problem that remains is convincing nine out of ten people that their devices are in fact secure.

Bitcoin Mining Pressures Hardware Prices – newsBTC

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Bitcoin Mining Pressures Hardware Prices

Demand for computer components has skyrocketed with the surge of cryptocurrency mining, with prices more than doubling the past 12 months in some cases as suppliers are struggling to build enough capacity to meet the needs of the emerging market. Prices of PC Components Skyrocket Due to Bitcoin Mining The cryptocurrency mining boom is taking

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Demand for computer components has skyrocketed with the surge of cryptocurrency mining, with prices more than doubling the past 12 months in some cases as suppliers are struggling to build enough capacity to meet the needs of the emerging market.

Prices of PC Components Skyrocket Due to Bitcoin Mining

The cryptocurrency mining boom is taking the blame for the inflationary prices in the PC hardware industry. The exponential demand for processing power and memory needed to mine crypto hashes for cryptocurrency is not being followed by similar growth in industrial capacity to supply those items. As miners buy video cards and sticks of RAM in bulk to set up their mining rigs, retailers have a hard time getting them from suppliers such as Samsung, AMD, and NVIDIA.

Miners are demanding more powerful rigs that can include up to 500 graphics cards each which has created a worldwide shortage of the cards allowing manufacturers and retailers to gauge buyers on the price. Checking the price of the 5 most popular graphics cards from last year and comparing it with the updated version shows a general price increase of between 70 and 100%Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1070 should cost around $380, but some cards are now being sold for more than $700 due to the massive shortages in the consumer GPU market. 

This new demand for mining rigs has revitalized these electronic markets that were dying only a few years ago when shoppers turned online for computers, cameras, and gadgets of all kinds. To meet the newfound demand, AMD and Samsung have developed mining boards that use ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) to run advances hashing algorithms, but these items are yet to become competitive in price and quality. For now, it’s more profitable to buy graphics cards in bulk.

ASIC based miners have custom components built only for the purpose of Bitcoin mining. These devices have enormous processing power, generating a huge hash rate for effective mining. However, not everyone can set up a server and install ASICs. Individuals who use GPUs currently available in the market are able to mine cryptocurrency but they can’t expect to make many profits.

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency is Staying Strong at $8000 – The Merkle

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency is Staying Strong at $8,000

The bitcoin price has fallen by roughly $100, but this isn’t necessarily something to fear or a sign of another impending bear run. The currency has spiked by approximately $1,200 since mid-week, jumping from $6,900 to $8,100 in just under 48 hours, and a small drop in the records isn’t something to get one’s hat in a twist. At press time, most analysts are unanimous in their thoughts that bitcoin and its crypto-cousins are in line for some “monster gains” in the coming weeks. Perhaps the biggest enthusiasm comes from tech billionaire Tim Draper, who recently stated that he believes

The bitcoin price has fallen by roughly $100, but this isn’t necessarily something to fear or a sign of another impending bear run. The currency has spiked by approximately $1,200 since mid-week, jumping from $6,900 to $8,100 in just under 48 hours, and a small drop in the records isn’t something to get one’s hat in a twist.

At press time, most analysts are unanimous in their thoughts that bitcoin and its crypto-cousins are in line for some “monster gains” in the coming weeks. Perhaps the biggest enthusiasm comes from tech billionaire Tim Draper, who recently stated that he believes bitcoin could reach a quarter of a million dollars by the year 2022.

“I’m thinking $250,000 a bitcoin by 2022,” he recently exclaimed to an enthusiastic crowd outside Draper University in California. “Believe it, it’s going to happen. You heard it here first. They’re going to think you’re crazy, but believe it. It’s happening. It’s going to be awesome.”

Rodrigo Marques – CEO of cryptocurrency investment platform Atlas Quantum – is also convinced bitcoin is about to strike very bullish territory. He suggests that the last few months of low prices have somehow been “preparation” for bitcoin and related altcoins to come back stronger.

Speaking with The Independent, Marques confidently stated:

“Bitcoin deflationary characteristics are an indication that in the long run, the market is bullish. We believe the price could be set to go up and has the potential to reach December 2017 levels again.”

Others are even more excited, claiming bitcoin won’t require excessive periods of time to reach allotted goals. As the CEO of fintech firm Smart Valor, Olga Feldmeier suggests that bitcoin could reach last year’s highs within the next eight months, and believes that one bitcoin could be worth as much as $100,000 by the year 2020.

One reason for the sudden price surge is that bitcoin trading may have greatly increased on April 12 and 13. One source suggests the “biggest hour of trading in bitcoin’s entire history” took place, with nearly $300 million moving through exchange platforms in less than one hour. That’s a total of roughly 38,500 coins.

Head of fintech startup Revolut Ed Cooper explains, “In this scenario, traders with short positions started to lose money and liquidate their positions by buying bitcoin. This caused the price to rise further, and as more people started to notice the rise, they bought in for a quick gain. This continues the cycle.”

He further states that enthusiasts and traders shouldn’t get too amped up just yet, and that even though bitcoin may be moving in a positive direction for the time being, investors should think beyond the “short term.”

“We’d need to see a sustained rise over a number of weeks to signal the end of the bear market,” he mentions. “We’re definitely not there yet.”

Bitcoin was not alone in its newfound bull behavior. The currency was joined by fellow altcoins ether and XRP, which experienced impressive gains of roughly 13 percent each in just a matter of hours. Bitcoin cash is trading at nearly $750 at press time, while litecoin has expanded by just over $3.

Russia to Block Telegram After Court Ruling

TheMerkle Russia Regulation BitcoinThe government of Russia, through its media supervision agency, Roskomnadzor, has banned the popular messaging app Telegram. The ban has caused an outcry from human rights activists the world over and highlighted the continued enforcement of stringent measures by the Russian government in the online media world. Telegram, which is quite popular in the cryptocurrency universe, has termed the ban “an open farce” through its founder, Pavel Durov. The Long-Running Battle Telegram and the Roskomnadzor have been engaged in a battle for Telegram’s encryption keys since 2016 when the Russian government passed its anti-terror laws. These laws require messaging services to surrender

TheMerkle Russia Regulation Bitcoin

The government of Russia, through its media supervision agency, Roskomnadzor, has banned the popular messaging app Telegram. The ban has caused an outcry from human rights activists the world over and highlighted the continued enforcement of stringent measures by the Russian government in the online media world. Telegram, which is quite popular in the cryptocurrency universe, has termed the ban “an open farce” through its founder, Pavel Durov.

The Long-Running Battle

Telegram and the Roskomnadzor have been engaged in a battle for Telegram’s encryption keys since 2016 when the Russian government passed its anti-terror laws. These laws require messaging services to surrender their encryption keys to the Federal Security Service. Durov, however, declined to issue the encryption keys to the government and described the laws as incompatible with Telegram’s privacy policy.

This sparked a long battle between Telegram and Roskomnadzor, whose name translates to the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media. Telegram has maintained that it can’t surrender the encryption keys to the government, as they are not stored in any central location but rather on the users’ devices. The Roskomnadzor was not satisfied and took the matter to court. According to the agency, getting hold of the encryption keys will help in the fight against terrorist acts that it believes are coordinated through the instant messaging app.

In a court hearing that lasted only 18 minutes on February 13, the presiding judge, Yulia Smolina, acceded to the agency’s request, giving it the go-ahead to start blocking the messaging app immediately. Telegram wasn’t represented at the hearing, as Durov had requested that Telegram’s lawyers not attend it. Had the lawyers attended it, they would have legitimized the hearing, which he referred to as an open farce.

What’s Next For Telegram

Durov advised Telegram users in Russia not to uninstall the app, saying that the app would use built-in methods to bypass the block. Speaking on his VKontakte account, he went on to tell users to expect slow speeds from VPN services for the first few hours after the ban. Following the news, Opera VPN quickly rose to the top of Apple’s App Store in Russia, a clear indication that Telegram’s users are not about to drop the app anytime soon.

At Telegram, we have the luxury of not caring about revenue streams or ad sales. Privacy is not for sale, and human rights should not be compromised out of fear or greed.

This was the message from Pavel Durov on his Telegram channel.

It remains anyone’s guess as to how this ban will affect the planned development of the Telegram Open Network (TON), which has caused quite a stir in the crypto universe in recent months. Having raised a record-breaking $1.7 billion in its pre-ICO, Telegram has made a name for itself in the crypto market.

However, it remains to be seen whether the platform can deliver on its promises, or if it is all just one overhyped project, as some in the community have described it. TON has promised to deliver a number of services to its users which will include decentralized file storage, buying and selling of digital assets, decentralized browsing, support for DApps, and a DNS service, among other features. The Gram token will be the network’s native digital asset.

What Is Loci Cryptocurrency?

Global innovation is presently impeded by the prevalence of archaic Intellectual Property (IP) laws which not only make the process of conducting research challenging, but also make it difficult for individuals to file patents. The systems which we presently use for connecting patent attorneys, inventors, and corporate analysts are insufficient and have been found to cause an immense loss in overall individual productivity. Loci can be thought of as a context-based research tool which allows customers to search through an exhaustive database containing details on a host of resources procured directly from researchers and inventors. Thanks to blockchain technology, Loci is able to serve as an immutable

Global innovation is presently impeded by the prevalence of archaic Intellectual Property (IP) laws which not only make the process of conducting research challenging, but also make it difficult for individuals to file patents. The systems which we presently use for connecting patent attorneys, inventors, and corporate analysts are insufficient and have been found to cause an immense loss in overall individual productivity.

Loci can be thought of as a context-based research tool which allows customers to search through an exhaustive database containing details on a host of resources procured directly from researchers and inventors. Thanks to blockchain technology, Loci is able to serve as an immutable proof of intellectual property rights on a global scale.

The platform makes use of a comprehensive search protocol that presents users with relevant, verifiable information pertaining to all known patents in existence around the world. It should also be mentioned that Loci’s native InnVenn module provides customers with a visually appealing outline of specific information such as:

  • Available technologies
  • Patents
  • Inventions

Additionally, InnVenn also makes use of a Fuzzy Concept Mapper along with other algorithmic protocols such as:  

  • Contextual Searching
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Heuristics
  • Bayesian Statistics

InnVenn is a patented technology which helps Loci analyze current research trends as well as map and discover new ways in which existing research materials can be linked with each other. The result is innovative breakthroughs not only within the digital domain but also within various scientific fields such as mechatronics and nanotechnology.

Overview of the platform

  • Its patented ecosystem allows users to search for cutting-edge research work taking place across the globe.
  • Loci aims to establish a transparent valuation metric for existing IP.
  • The platform is highly user-friendly and can be used by everyone without much hassle.
  • Its native currency helps make the current patenting process faster and more streamlined.
  • It helps establish a transparent channel of communication between inventors, investors, and other third parties.

Key Features

Loci’s key offering is its Fuzzy Concept Mapping System, which allows the platform to address some of the most pressing issues faced by inventors worldwide.

Comparison of Loci’s patent mechanism and conventional patent systems

The InVenn module is designed to incorporate features such as a document search tool that presents users with data sets in the form of a Venn diagram rather than a list of items.

Additionally, InnVenn also has the ability to track search results and enhance a user’s control over the patent process by tailoring one’s project to something that can be recorded and displayed to an external filing committee without any major issues.

Other advanced protocols that the platform deploys include a cluster and concept-based search module that helps improve user efficiency and reduces the need to analyze thousands of results that inventors and patent attorneys often must sift through before the novelty of a particular invention can be determined.

        

Overview of Loci’s filing system

It is also worth mentioning that this platform helps inventors stake their claims by acting as a blockchain-integrated public disclosure platform. As a result, Loci allows researchers and investors to better understand the workings of this sector, thereby maximizing their productivity and work efficiency.

Lastly, through the integration of blockchain technology into Loci’s InnVenn module, the platform allows for the creation of an immutable data point that contains a timestamp of an invention’s public disclosure.

How the platform works

First and foremost, with Loci’s InnVenn module, customers are able to determine whether they can prove the novelty of their invention as well as meet some of the other statutory requirements necessary to begin a formal patent application.

Overview of how the Loci ecosystem works

The platform also allows the user to refine his or her concept to make sure that their product stands out from similar offerings that are already on the market.

Once the uniqueness of one’s concept has been established, inventors then have the option to disclose their creation publicly by filing a claim on the InnVenn platform. If successful, Loci then blocks other inventors within the system from claiming the same space.

Lastly, it is also worth noting that Loci creates a third-party verification event that helps reinforce the fact that a public patent disclosure has occurred and is publicly viewable on the platform.

About the venture

John Wise is the CEO of this project. He has been in the digital domain for over a decade and is also the person behind Loci’s innovative Fuzzy Concept Mapping technology.

Eric Ross is the core technological head for Loci. Eric has been a software developer for more than 10 years, and has worked for an array of companies involved with blockchain systems and cryptocurrencies.

Lastly, Brian Hwang is in charge of Loci’s management and operational activities. According to his LinkedIn profile, Brian boasts strong expertise in areas such as:

  • Strategic partnerships
  • Business development
  • Urban operations

He is an alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a dual B.S. degree in Finance and Accountancy.

Token Performance History

Since Loci tokens have only been in the crypto market for a couple of months, it is still not clear as to how this currency will perform in the near future.

Loci token lifetime performance chart (courtesy of Coinmarketcap)

According to the chart above, Loci was introduced into the market at a base rate of around $0.488.

However, since its initial bull run, the currency has steadily declined in value, and the price of a single token currently stands at $0.099 (as of April 12, 2018).

Final Thoughts

With Loci promising to help create a paradigm shift in terms of how ideas are valued, it would not be surprising to see this project being featured among the top crypto ventures of 2018.

Also, since there are no blockchain-based systems to streamline the patenting process, this technology can potentially foster innovation at an unprecedented rate.

If you would like to start investing in this service, Loci trading pairs are currently available on online exchanges such as Kucoin and IDEX.

PR: TriForce Opens Register List for Raid Party App. Gets Over 21,000 Sign-Ups in its First Week

Bitcoin Press Release: TriForce Tokens are building community-driven applications built on top of Ethereum to solve some common issues within the gaming industry. Specifically, our solutions look to address issues around revenue generation, developer, and player attraction/retention and fostering positive communities. April 10th, 2018, Milton Keynes, UK –  Blockchain gaming startup TriForce Tokens is launching …

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Bitcoin Press Release: TriForce Tokens are building community-driven applications built on top of Ethereum to solve some common issues within the gaming industry. Specifically, our solutions look to address issues around revenue generation, developer, and player attraction/retention and fostering positive communities.

April 10th, 2018, Milton Keynes, UK  Blockchain gaming startup TriForce Tokens is launching “Raid Party”. A social engagement platform, dedicated to connecting the entire gaming community.

The TriForce Tokens platform is looking to revolutionize online gaming by enabling gamers to play the games they love and earn FORCE tokens at the same time.

Just one week after launching the sign-up, TriForce received over 21,000 registrations. This was such an incredible beginning to the start of the platform, that it already has popular, live, working apps already being built upon it.

TriForce Tokens is also involved with advanced talks with several Indie Game Developers, several of which are signed up to integrate with Raid Party and FORCE already. The team and project have secured an incredibly bright future after a very successful token generation event. Alongside its wealth of impressive partnerships, the TriForce Tokens project has begun its journey to become the world’s most adopted and universal games and entertainment cryptocurrency.

What makes the project so unique?

At its core, TriForce Tokens is bringing players to indie game developers, giving them incredibly natural ways to retain players and leading to more profitable business models.  This is done through unique reward mechanisms built into several applications, like our scheduled mobile app release, Raid-Party. It’s just one way for gamers to earn from in-game achievements and collaborate together, ( even across games and platforms )  for a more rewarding gaming experience for everyone.

TriForce Tokens is currently positioning its technology as an indie developer incubator for the Latin America market through its partnership with levelup.com, (the largest games entertainment publisher in Latin America) with over 1 million users. No other gaming token is positioned to become such a widely adopted currency, with real potential for for real-world usage outside of simple in-game asset trading.

Leading Games Industry Advisers

The TriForce Tokens vision has attracted the attention of some impressive gaming industry leaders, including:

The former world champion of CS: GO, Danny Montaner and former manager to the world’s largest and most popular gaming organization, Faze Clan. Danny approached TriForce CEO Pete Mardell and they instantly identified a shared vision for collaboration and positive value to the gaming community.

“ TriForce Tokens quickly caught my attention with the aim of being a community centered token. Not only are there various forms of protection and security, there is everything you would need to engage in your community. Also, it is important to note that there are multiple sources of revenue generation that until now have been untapped for any content creator and developer. This is something the industry lacks as there are no profitable solutions to engage in the community while growing it and securing it. TriForce Tokens not only seems to solve a lot of these issues but also implements an honorary system to keep the community fun and safe for everyone.”

~ Danny Montaner, @OfficialfRoD

Vadim Bulatov

Vadim Bulatov, currently Head of Social Marketing at Wargaming.net, the creator of World of Tanks, World of Warplanes and World of Warships, is also a valued adviser. Vadim also approached Pete Mardell, following the project’s vision of community collaboration and recognizing that cryptocurrency is positioned to revolutionize the gaming world at a business level.

Partnerships

The team has secured an impressive network of partnerships including globally recognizable organizations and institutions: Coventry University, TIGA, LDJ Capital run by David Drake (Leading expert on ICO Bench) and many others.

Most impressively is the project’s recent partnership with Busca Todo: owners of LevelUp.com and Tarreo.com — Latin America’s largest video game content providers. This entertainments industry group has over 7 million active visitors and 1.1 million subscribers on YouTube.

Ramon Toledo

President-Founder Ramon Toledo and his team are working closely with us to position our FORCE cryptocurrency to be not just a gaming token, but an entertainment industry token, building real-world utilization through strategic partnerships.

“Cryptocurrency is the beginning of something great as it is already permeating markets that seemed out of reach years ago. We are truly excited about joining forces with TriForce Tokens and revolutionize the gaming experience in Latin America once more. Gamers in Latin America will now have the opportunity to earn money through gaming, as simple as that”.

  • Ramon Toledo, CEO, President & Founder, Busca Corp

David Drake

Chairman at LDJ Capital, David Drake is one of the most recognizable, successful and celebrated venture capitalists in the investment business. When TriForce Tokens initially spoke with David at the beginning of 2018, he immediately recognized the potential within the company’s business and offered his invaluable experience in an advisory position. David Drake is considered as a founding father of crowdsourcing in the US, having founded the US Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) and US CrowdFunding Professional Association (CfPA).

Drake chairs the NY-based multi-family office LDJ Capital which has more than 50 global directors and maintains relations with institutions and family offices that manage assets worth $1.5 trillion.

“TriForce Tokens have big ambitions to shake up the gaming industry with the introduction of unique strategies to harmonize the games community. I recognize the exceptional aspects that this project is introducing to the industry and with its strong backing from the business division of a globally-recognized University in the UK plus the advisory team, it is a serious contender for this space. We look forward to helping this project grow and the team to realize their vision.”  

– David Drake, Chairman at LDJ Capital.

About TriForce Tokens

TriForce Tokens aims to become the industry standard on multiple gaming platforms offering player-to-player trading, anti-piracy and a unique first to a market honorary system that rewards collaborative gameplay. Carefully implemented blockchain technology will allow the developers entirely new revenue models, lower player attrition rate, player behavioral analysis and will create a new gaming experience for players where they can build a digital asset empire.

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TriForce Token is the source of this content. Virtual currency is not legal tender, is not backed by the government, and accounts and value balances are not subject to consumer protections. Cryptocurrencies and tokens are extremely volatile. There is no guarantee of a stable value, or of any value at all. Token sales are only suitable for individuals with a high-risk tolerance. Only participate in a token event with what you can afford to lose. This press release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. The Force token sale is closed to US participants and participants of all countries in which ICOs are illegal.

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Tim Draper: “Everybody Wants to Leave California”

“Any country that gets highly regulated gets poorer, more poverty. And any country that’s free – gets richer.” Full interview with Tim Draper #INTERVIEW

“Any country that gets highly regulated gets poorer, more poverty. And any country that’s free – gets richer.” Full interview with Tim Draper #INTERVIEW

The Congressional Facebook Testimony Is a Lesson in Agency, Responsibility, and Education

TheMerkle US Congress Hosue Bill 3364 CryptocurrencyThe recent Facebook congressional hearings on the (mis)handling of customer data has impassioned many of its users. The hearings themselves made a few things clear, and the public response shined light on a growing trend in a blockchain world: people want greater control over their data. Congressional Facebook Testimony Underscores Need for Blockchain Technology The facts are these: Facebook makes its money through ads, and those ads are worth more money if Facebook can provide information (freely offered by its users through a Terms of Service that they didn’t read) to tailor those ads. I can’t blame Facebook for wanting to make money;

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The recent Facebook congressional hearings on the (mis)handling of customer data has impassioned many of its users. The hearings themselves made a few things clear, and the public response shined light on a growing trend in a blockchain world: people want greater control over their data.

Congressional Facebook Testimony Underscores Need for Blockchain Technology

The facts are these: Facebook makes its money through ads, and those ads are worth more money if Facebook can provide information (freely offered by its users through a Terms of Service that they didn’t read) to tailor those ads. I can’t blame Facebook for wanting to make money; that’s just business. However, it should be no surprise that upon realizing just how much of their data was sold and to whom, users would want to change the relationship.

Obviously one way is to stop using Facebook, but that’s hard to do. There are many distant friends and family on there, and some users rely on Facebook for communication.

Blockchain technology is uniquely positioned to help all users take more control over their own identities, sharing only the data they want, or the data necessary to identify them for a given situation, without over-credentialing themselves.

There is a serious need to educate lawmakers on privacy issues, the internet, and the intersection of these two worlds

One of the most encouraging things about the hearing, for me, was that it happened at all. While it was frustrating to hear the senators and congresspeople flounder their ways through this new world, I was happy to see effort being put in to try to better understand it, even if their approach was slightly accusatory.

These hearings need to happen more often, on more topics, and at greater length and depth – particularly when it comes to privacy and (in my opinion) blockchain technology. Privacy is considered a basic human right, and you should be able to control your information.

A Return to Responsibility: Enter the Blockchain

Blockchain technology offers the opportunity to protect your identity and self-agency in two significant ways: 1) as I’ve described above, information is not only hashed, but also modular, with the ability to only share relevant information, and 2) in learning about blockchains and cryptocurrency, people generally are willing to accept the onus of their own responsibility (after they get over that mental shock).

As an anecdotal piece of evidence, prior to really starting to learn about blockchain technology years ago, I was less concerned with how my data was collected, stored, and sold. Whether it was from ignorance or just being a dumb teenager/young adult, it just didn’t matter as much to me. Learning about blockchain technology, I think, was really what made me realize just how important it was to control my data – since it meant control of myself.

Social media isn’t evil, companies need to make money, and you need to be responsible for yourself

While it’s hard to have sympathy for Facebook in this situation, I do feel a lot of hurt feelings and harsh realizations could have been avoided through a more serious consideration of one’s responsibility to protect one’s identity and data. This was as much on the users as it was on Facebook, maybe even more so. As with all things in life, do your own research, understand who you’re giving access to your information, and demand better.

Cryptocurrency Wallets for Children Are a New Market Ready to Be Explored

TheMerkle_Language SavingsThe world of finance as we know it is changing, which could have some unexpected consequences. Now is a good time to evaluate whether young children need a piggy bank or a cryptocurrency wallet. It seems the latter option is growing more popular, although it is far from a mainstream trend. The Cryptocurrency Wallet for Children It is anything but easy to introduce new adults to cryptocurrency in this day and age. Starting a conversation about Bitcoin or altcoins is not all that easy, even though it certainly has a lot of potential. At the same time, one has to admit this

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The world of finance as we know it is changing, which could have some unexpected consequences. Now is a good time to evaluate whether young children need a piggy bank or a cryptocurrency wallet. It seems the latter option is growing more popular, although it is far from a mainstream trend.

The Cryptocurrency Wallet for Children

It is anything but easy to introduce new adults to cryptocurrency in this day and age. Starting a conversation about Bitcoin or altcoins is not all that easy, even though it certainly has a lot of potential. At the same time, one has to admit this is by far one of the most intriguing financial topics as of right now. It is even a somewhat hot topic among children and young adults.

More specifically, there is growing interest in making cryptocurrencies more accessible to children. This does not mean underage individuals will have an easier time buying Bitcoin and altcoins, but giving them a cryptocurrency wallet at an early stage can certainly introduce some positive changes along the way. Starting a meaningful conversation will always remain a bit difficult, however.

Pigzbe, a relatively new startup, claims to have the answer to this problem. More specifically, they’re targeting children with their family-friendly cryptocurrency which lets anyone collect tokens. It teaches children about the principles of cryptocurrencies and other forms of money, while giving families the chance to become microfinance networks of their own.

Although this particular company doesn’t pay much attention to existing cryptocurrencies, the concept still holds a lot of merit. Parents can directly reward children with the “21st-century version of money” and help them practice proper financial habits. The Wollo token is the native currency of this ecosystem, yet it’s probably a matter of time until we see a Bitcoin-based version as well.

It is evident ventures like these can be very successful in the long run. Bringing cryptocurrency to the masses will not be easy, but involving parents and their children is definitely the right way to go. If a similar venture were ever created for Bitcoin or any of the top altcoins, interesting things would be bound to happen. 

This will certainly bring a lot of interesting changes to the world of cryptocurrency and finance. There is a growing demand for cryptocurrency as of right now, and even children are not immune to this paradigm shift. While it remains to be seen if Wollo will ever gain any traction, there is no denying that Bitcoin and Ethereum will succeed in the long run.

Blockchain Insider (and Amazon #1 Bestseller Author) Predicts that Bitcoin Could Be Set for an Even BIGGER Bull Run This Summer

DALLAS, TX – Bitcoin’s December bull run seems like ancient history right now, but Richard Jacobs (author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Blockchain: Surprising Insights from 200+ Podcast Interviews of Industry Insiders) has reason to believe that Bitcoin is poised to “moon” again. “We didn’t get off to a great start this year with Bitcoin”, said Mr. Jacobs. “But for investors who are prepared to hold Bitcoin until the end of the year, now might just be a fantastic time to buy into the low. Because Bitcoin is about to see a deluge of positive news flow

DALLAS, TX – Bitcoin’s December bull run seems like ancient history right now, but Richard Jacobs (author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Blockchain: Surprising Insights from 200+ Podcast Interviews of Industry Insiders) has reason to believe that Bitcoin is poised to “moon” again.

“We didn’t get off to a great start this year with Bitcoin”, said Mr. Jacobs. “But for investors who are prepared to hold Bitcoin until the end of the year, now might just be a fantastic time to buy into the low. Because Bitcoin is about to see a deluge of positive news flow over the next few months.”

According to Mr. Jacobs, there are three specific developments on the horizon that look as if they could be big enough to send demand for Bitcoin soaring – to the extent that BTC could break through the $20k line before the end of summer.

What are these three specific developments?

Mr. Jacobs has just finished recording a podcast where he discusses them in greater detail and lays out his reasons for predicting that Bitcoin could shoot toward the moon again in just a matter of months.

This podcast is the first of a complimentary seven-part series called “Future Tech Gold Rush”, which Mr. Jacobs is publishing in order to promote his up-and-coming Future Tech Expo in September.

It’s set to go out on Monday April 16th to every person who is subscribed to the official “notification list” for the Future Tech Expo 2018. The other six podcasts will be sent out on Tuesday through to Sunday. (Subscribers will be able to download each podcast episode onto their PC or phone, so they can listen to it later.) As well as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain tech, Mr. Jacobs is going to talk about artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, drones, and quantum computing – and why any one of these seven “hyper-growth” techs could give rise to the next “$10k-to-$22.9-million-in-five-years” Bitcoin opportunity.

Do you want to get these podcasts too?

If so, follow the link below and sign up to the Future Tech Expo notification list. Not only will you receive all seven of these “Future Tech Gold Rush” tips, you’ll also benefit from a special discount on tickets to the expo itself – which takes place in September at Dallas.

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This three-day conference will be held at the Dallas Convention Center, close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, in September. We are expecting more than 2,000 attendees, 100 headline speakers, and 150 exhibitors – with talks from developers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and other “smart money” investors who are out to find the next Bitcoin and get behind it early.

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