S5 E26 - 26th June 2024 Digital Bytes ft: Clair Wermers with Jonny Fry and James Tylee
Description
Could cryptocurrencies be harnessed for provide universal basic income? - the financial and social welfare systems of the globe are changing. Could universal basic income (UBI) transform society by providing everyone with a guaranteed income to meet basic needs? And, as traditional UBI models, funded by taxes, struggle with efficiency and work incentives, could cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology offer a groundbreaking alternative?
How AI and blockchain can transform supply chains - modern supply chains face unprecedented complexity. AI and blockchain technology have the potential to revolutionise them by offering transparency and trust through tamper-proof ledgers. AI is already used in half of supply chains for forecasting and planning and when combined with blockchain, it can significantly cut delays, fraud and administrative costs, ensuring more efficient operations. These technologies promise more interconnected and resilient supply chains and could reshape the future of global trade, making it more efficient, transparent and trustworthy.
Web3 and digital asset interoperability - the world has witnessed a significant evolution in digital assets in recent years. From cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized finance (DeFi), the landscape has expanded rapidly, presenting opportunities and challenges. One of the critical challenges facing this ecosystem is the interoperability of digital assets across different blockchain networks and decentralized applications (dApps). Ultimately, digital asset interoperability is essential for realizing the potential of decentralized finance and digital ownership, driving a more integrated and efficient Web3 ecosystem.
Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs): Pioneering the future of blockchain entities - Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are digital entities operating on decentralized ledger technology, where code, rather than humans, makes decisions. Linking a DAO to a legal entity provides legal status and liability protection, crucial for contracts, employment and financial operations. Without this linkage, DAO-members risk personal liability for the DAO’s debts. Therefore, DAO-entrepreneurs are advised to incorporate legal entities and include clear legal frameworks in their smart contract to ensure secure and legally sound operations.