Since I plunged myself into the SSI world not too long ago, I’ve been both a learner within a new professional area and increasingly someone trying to explain what I do to others. Unsurprisingly, in both roles the challenge is more fun and rewarding when content is presented creatively with little technical terminology and in an accessible context that stimulates […]
Optimising supply chain management provides several tremendous use cases for blockchain applications. Below is a quick summary of two very informative blockchain discussions on supply chain transformation that provide some useful overviews across different industries and various aspects to ponder. Here are some of my highlights. What is the minimum viable tracking unit? This may seem straightforward when looking at […]
I am taking part as a mentor at ConsenSys Health‘s Stop COVID-19 hackathon. Oh, what was that? – Ah, yes. Why am I participating in a hackathon?
What is federated learning? Federated learning (FL) is a machine learning paradigm that allows to train algorithms collaboratively without the need for source data exchange between the parties. This means that different institutions or companies can join forces in the development of data-driven solutions without sharing their secrets. Participants in such a venture come together in an FL consortium. How […]
Continuous token bonding curves, formerly referred to as curation markets, describe a blockchain framework that is different from the concept underlying the now widely known cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
Snippets from the exhibition Comments on the video editor I used Lightworks to compose a family holiday video a few years ago. Since I’ve started vlogging, Offshore Europe was a neat opportunity to remind myself of how to work the software. It was fun creating the video above even though it is not exactly a masterpiece. Lightworks is a tremendous […]
NASA did it again. They came to beautiful Scotland to inspire the next generation to take up STEM subjects. Luckily, grown-ups were allowed in as well.
Once Erik learnt more about climate change a few years ago, he was hooked. Since then the highly experienced oil and gas engineer has been looking to apply his skills in the sustainability sector. This ties in well with his passion for sailing. He has literally set anchor in the Canary Islands to pursue his new venture.
I finally took the time for a wee excursion down the river Don to have a look at the new hydro energy station. It all started as a community project and successfully went through a few funding rounds, including selling bonds to private investors. Find out more on their website.