Ralph.Tkatchuk
Ralph Tkatchuk is a freelance data security consultant and expert with over 9 years of field experience working with clients of various sizes and niches. He is all about helping companies and individuals safeguard their data against malicious online abuse and fraud. His current specialty is in eCommerce data protection and prevention.
The opinions expressed in this blog are those of Ralph Tkatchuk and do not necessarily represent those of IDG Communications, Inc., its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies.
In ‘trustless’ payment systems, trust is still necessary
Blockchain cannot eliminate trust from the equation, but it can reduce the burden that trust places on any system.
Ad networks should be decentralized to make a better internet
Blockchain has the potential to resolve many of the issues facing ad networks, including the rampant fraud that is quickly, and unfortunately, becoming a central point of contention within the industry.
The economics of digital identities
By creating models that disintermediate and give users more control, blockchain-based self-sovereign IDs and associated data marketplaces redefine the balance of power encompassing digital identities.
Household names bring new tech to consumers with blockchain
The acceptance and opportunities granted by the support of blockchain by major names like Amazon and Google add to ongoing momentum while paving the path for further disruption.
Predicting the future with social physics and blockchain
Identifying and appreciating the human presence in markets is crucial to determine what kind of future cryptocurrency has.
Smart contracts still miles away from living up to their name
Smart contracts seemingly create automatically enforceable agreements but the reality is this blockchain technology still has a long way to go.
Companies embrace blockchain to modernize loyalty programs
Unlike the current standards for awarding miles and points to loyal customers that come with numerous restrictions attached, new blockchain-based services are demonstrating that the capability for building a model that serves all participants across the value-chain in a mutually beneficial way.
Technology is changing the travel industry: here’s how
For an industry that has been resistant to incorporating evolving technology into the mix, travel and tourism is ripe for disruption that will touch on every phase of the customer experience.