Share:
  • instagram
https://www.sylvainmetz.com/

How Would You Summarize Your Book?

My book is an

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for anyone using the internet.

What is blockchain and why is it important?

Blockchain is

How is blockchain being used today?

It's being used around the world in all segments of society both public and private. Aside from P2P transactions,

How will blockchain, referred to as the “great disruptor” affect the online landscape?

Blockchain will change banking, the financial services industry as well as how social media platforms operate. Even messaging will change. Let’s look at a few.

How Does Blockchain Validate Sales, Protect Online Privacay and Personal Data

Blockchain offers an elaborate system of encryption.

What Role Does Cryptocurrency Play in Blockchain and Why is It so Volatile?

Looking at the four major tenets of blockchain technology, you can think of blockchain as the engine, Web3 as the track, NFTs and cryptocurrency as the cargo, and cryptocurrency (coins and tokens) as the fare to board. In his white paper, "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System" released Oct. 31, 2008, based on existing technologies, advocated for a method of payment between two parties without the need for a third party like a bank. To do so, he advocated for the creation of a currency that could be used to make those transactions. He was looking for utility, not investment opportunity. Over the years, cryptocurrencies (coins and tokens) have gained popularity as an investment opportunity, driving up prices to, in some cases, astronomical values. This meteoric rise, as research shows examining history, is based on speculation. The conclusion drawn thus far is that when utility outweighs speculation, the value of these coins and tokens should decline.

What are NFTs?

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, represent a form of assets that can be digitized and monetized making them liquid and portable.

For the artist, musician, poet, and author, digitizing their work as NFTS is an opportunity to expand their presence on sites dedicated to representing NFT collections. It also gives them greater control over their work while sharing it with an even larger audience at a reduced cost.

What is Web3 and What Role does it Play in Blockchain Technology?

Web 3.0 represents a movement back to decentralization and privacy.

What problems/ challenges does blockchain technology face as it moves forward?

Even though blockchain has been around 15 years, it's still young. This is an example of technology outpacing laws written by those who don’t really understand.