New video platform introduces NBA sports fan to blockchain
The best way to explain to describe the NBA Top Shot as online trading cards. It also features various other versions of cards like gold, metallic and holographic that you see with regular trading cards. Of course, much like trading cards, value is created based on what people are willing to pay for it. Also, one NBA Top Shot card, a LeBron James dunk, sold for $208,000. As far as staying power, Dapper Labs hopes that the immersive experience of video highlights keeps fans involved for years, much like trading cards have.
Nevada governor proposes giving tech firms power to govern
A cryptocurrency company that owns 67,000 acres in rural northern Nevada wants state government to grant technology companies power to form local governments on land they own. It would override local county regulations. While the legislation does not specifically mention the company, the proposal is geared toward Blockchains LLC, a cryptocurrency company that owns 67,000 acres of land (270 sq. The Innovation Zone proposal has sparked concerns about ceding excessive amounts of power to technology companies. The study projects Blockchains' proposal will eventually generate $2.2 billion in direct output annually, about 1.3% of Nevada's overall economic activity.
In Nevada desert, a technology firm aims to be a government
This undated illustration provided by Blockchains LLC shows a proposed "smart city" in rural northern Nevada. A cryptocurrency company that owns 67,000 acres in rural northern Nevada wants state government to grant technology companies power to form local governments on land they own. Jeffrey Berns, CEO of Nevada-based Blockchains, LLC, wants to build a "smart city" run on blockchain technology on the land his company purchased in 2018. (EYRC Architects/Blockchains LLC via AP)CARSON CITY, Nev. โ In the Nevada desert, a cryptocurrency magnate hopes to turn dreams of a futuristic โsmart cityโ into reality. Steve Sisolakโs January State of the State address, when he outlined plans to rebuild a more diversified economy after the coronavirus pandemic.