We speak with Merav Ozair, Blockchain Expert & FinTech Professor at Rutgers Business School about the differences between Web3 and the metaverse, and how soon they will be integrated into our daily lives, along with the biggest challenges standing in the way of adoption.
Web3 has (unsurprisingly) turned out to be quite the phenomenon that has disrupted numerous industries, including finance, law, education and so much more. Despite all that has already changed with Web3 rapidly becoming more mainstream.
Today, the online gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing entertainment sectors in the world, projected to reach a market size of over $242 billion by 2027, up from $107 billion in 2020.
It’s no secret by now that the metaverse and Web3 are reshaping the way companies think about doing business. With this new ecosystem on the horizon, we have an opportunity to capitalize on the successes – and learn from the mistakes – of Web2 predecessors.
One such domain where decentralized technologies are making significant headway is lending and borrowing. DeFi is completely overhauling the ways in which we experience loans and interests, introducing novel opportunities in the process.
Satoshi Nakamoto imagined a trustless, transparent financial system without the need for intermediaries like banks mediating everyday transactions. Nakamoto’s philosophy reached its zenith with the emergence of smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi).
In this piece, we discuss important elements of both blockchain equities and bitcoin futures, and why we believe combining these two exposures in one fund can provide an efficient and comprehensive approach to the blockchain and digital assets theme.
As powerful long-term trends continue to evolve and disrupt vast segments of the global economy, we believe it is increasingly valuable to see and evaluate these themes in action.
Blockchain is fast becoming the biggest talking point across a wide range of industries from fashion to finance to art, and video gaming is certainly no exception to the rule.
On July 14th, 2021, we listed the Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) on Nasdaq. BKCH seeks to invest in companies that are well-positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of blockchain technology.
Corporate treasuries are already pivoting to greater involvement in decentralized finance (DeFi), but the privacy solutions available aren’t anywhere near the level of security used for traditional finance.
Enter Binance Smart Chain (BSC). An EVM-compatible blockchain developed by Binance capable of hosting Ethereum-style DeFi apps, with gas fees in the range of a few cents.
The most important factors about the crypto ecosystem that investors should be paying attention to are decentralization, security, rapid technological development and the ability to completely control one’s assets. Here is a breakdown of each merit.
This success is monumental. NFT marketplaces played a significant role here, making these assets universally accessible. But recently, budding creators have struggled to find their place on popular NFT marketplaces.
The modern economy is driven by data. In the same way fossil fuels and material resources powered the industrial revolution, data powers the digital revolution.
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