Fortunately, the hype is finally over, most of the unrealistic adventurers and short-term fortune seekers have faded away and serious start-ups are coming up with more and more special applications and solutions. There are a number of Dutch start-ups that have survived the 'crypto winter', have continued to build nicely in the meantime and have already brought the first working applications to the market.
5 inspiring examples
Bitcanna , which is putting the global cannabis sector on the blockchain, launched its own blockchain network, token, wallet. They are currently in the final stages of testing to launch a global payment solution for companies active in the cannabis sector. In addition to the much-needed payment solution (many companies in the sector are not receiving financial services and are still largely cash-based), they are also working on transparency of the entire supply chain: seed to sale . They are also working on a decentralized review option to combat fake reviews.
Other great companies that are currently making great strides:
Guts : takes a stand against ticket fraud and excessive prices
Wordproof : makes website content 'timestamped' to prevent abuse
CargoLedger : simplifies and digitalizes all administration surrounding ship transport
Looking at the public schedules of the various companies, there are many cool developments planned for 2020. A nice overview of the various companies, active in the blockchain sector, is below:
An overview of the different companies active in the blockchain sector.
3. Impact stories
Great, all those efficiency gains for companies and practical new applications for consumers. But what I am most excited about with blockchain is the real impact it has on people. Not evolution, but revolution. Impact stories are very important in taking the next steps. They demonstrate the right to exist of the technology and ensure the necessary support.
The World Food Program has put hundreds of sweden telegram data thousands of refugees from Syria on the blockchain. This initiative has many advantages:
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Refugees can easily pay with a digital currency
As a result, there are virtually no more robberies
Hospitals can quickly load medical data
Selling goods via blockchain makes it easy to track and replenish inventory
Payment fraud is no longer possible
Refugees can rebuild their lives with their own 'digital wallet', where they can also save money
The United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef, also has several projects running and there are dozens of projects that use blockchain to remove plastic waste from the sea , clean rivers , reduce CO2 emissions and combat overfishing . There are also projects that provide the basis for people in developing countries to build a life. They offer a digital identity ( 1 billion people have no identity) and banking facilities ( almost 2 billion people have no bank account).
