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HTC Reveals Plans To Launch Blockchain-Powered Smartphone
The story:
Consumer electronics corporation HTC has unveiled “the first native blockchain phone” — HTC Exodus.
Details:
HTC Exodus will launch with support of multiple blockchains, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) networks, PCMag reported on May 15th. HTC Vive creator Phil Chen announced the forthcoming project at the Consensus 2018 conference in New York City.
Chen highlighted that the upcoming phone will support “multiple blockchain protocols,” such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Lightning Network (LN), and Dfinity network. He said the company’s mission is to support the entire blockchain ecosystem in order to “help underlying protocols expand their base of dedicated nodes.”
The Android mobile device will reportedly feature a universal cryptocurrency wallet as well as a “secure hardware enclave.” Chen also stressed that the HTC Exodus would provide high standards of security and data protection.
Why it is important:
At a time when the whole world is moving to a more mobile versions of all the Internet-sources we know, it is especially important to connect the blockchain-technology and mobile industry, and make it not only available for mobile devices, but also fully integrated in them.
First Blockchain-Enabled Commercial Bonds Transaction in Russia
The story:
Sberbank announced the first blockchain-transaction completed in a partnership with telecom operator and NSD.
Details:
Sberbank CIB, the corporate and investment banking business of Russia’s largest bank, conducted the first blockchain-based commercial bond transaction in Russia, according to a Sberbank official announcement on May 16th. The transaction was completed in partnership with MTS, a leading Russian telecoms operator, and the National Settlement Depository (NSD).
Sberbank CIB organized the issue of MTS corporate bonds for the value of RUB 750 bln ($12 mln) with 6-month maturity, using smart contracts. The transaction was carried out on the Hyperledger Fabric 1.1-based blockchain platform provided by the NSD.
Why it is important:
All over the world, banks are gradually moving to a new working strategy, they are integrating innovative blockchain technology into their systems. Recognizing the technology of large banking corporations is a big step toward a secure financial future.
Start-Up Uses Blockchain And AI-technology To Offer Skincare Advice
The story:
A new project aims to rejuvenate the skincare industry by launching a blockchain platform.
Details:
Opu Labs says the vast majority of consumers get advice from social media, friends and product marketers — information which is often biased or too general to take their unique skin type into account. According to its white paper, just 12 percent of people get recommendations from professional dermatologists, but more than 80 percent would like to do so.
The project wants to provide individuals with “personalized, intelligent treatment options” and recommendations they can trust. It believes its technology could enhance the quality of skincare services while making them available to a broader cross-section of consumers.
Why it is important:
Recognition of the blockchain technology as a universal system can only happen thanks to innovative projects from different aspects of daily life. The introduction of technology into medical and cosmetology projects makes it more accessible to all consumers, which positively affects the development of all the blockchain-related projects in general.
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