We live in a world driven by consumerism. So, it’s fitting that Cho Jae-weon, an urban and environmental engineering professor and researcher at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has invented a toilet that turns what’s been literally consumed into … [Read more...] about This toilet turns South Korean students’ poop into cryptocurrency
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A Short Guide for Those Over 40 to Help You Understand “Digital Money”
Digital money will change more than just our economy-- it will change the way we use the internet. That means we should probably understand what is going on with all of this “crypto” stuff. Matt Hougan explains, “Those of us who are over 40 can remember a time when the … [Read more...] about A Short Guide for Those Over 40 to Help You Understand “Digital Money”
Bitcoin’s new competitor to be backed by gold
Digital currency Bitcoin has blazed a new trail away from the established monetary system. In its wake, metals and technology company Anthem Vault is to launch the Hayek on May 25. The new cryptocurrency will be valued at 1 gram of gold at the day's market price, serving “as a … [Read more...] about Bitcoin’s new competitor to be backed by gold