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Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade
Crypto

Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade

Those who control the most widely used currencies also control a great deal of the global economy, and it is time for New Zealand to get in the game.

By Dave Corbett • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Blockworks Hackfest celebrates 2018 winners
Blockchain

Blockworks Hackfest celebrates 2018 winners

Blockchain goes beyond cryptocurrency trading in New Zealand's Blockworks Hackfest, with 13 innovative ideas showcased.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018
CreativeHQ & Centrality launch blockchain accelerator programme
Blockchain

CreativeHQ & Centrality launch blockchain accelerator programme

Using Creative HQ's Lightning Lab, the Centrality Accelerator will support ventures to become business-ready and trained for success.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain
Blockchain

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain

Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
NZ blockchain startup in partnership to build an 'internet of blockchains'
Blockchain

NZ blockchain startup in partnership to build an 'internet of blockchains'

PL^G is designed to work in the real world, to help leverage each other's strengths to create a more decentralised future.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018

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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
Australian Grand Prix uses CENNZnet blockchain for fan experience
Crypto

Australian Grand Prix uses CENNZnet blockchain for fan experience

CENNZnet was employed by Power'd Digital to deliver the Formula 1 Heineken Australian Grand Prix's 2022 AusGP Access program.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 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
Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori
Blockchain

Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori

The DIGMYIDEA Ideation Weekend was a two-and-a-half-day event designed to bring both aspiring Māori digital entrepreneurs and mentors together.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

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