Introduction Blockchain, often synonymous with the term Bitcoin, has perfused into our quotidian economy since its 2008 inception by an anonymous person or group known…
Posts published in “Autumn 2017 — The Internet”
Theodor Beutel discusses the potential of blockchain. Beyond Bitcoin First on the agenda is payment. Initially proposed in 2008, Bitcoin is both the oldest and…
Vikram Parathalingam explores the socio-economic implications of a cashless society in the future. Imagine a world without physical money, where you go to a shop…
Written by Student If you thought Bitcoin was a currency, perhaps one mainly used to buy drugs on the Dark web, you’d be wrong. At…
Alec Edgecliffe- Johnson explores the potential of alternative currencies in amending the abundant social failings of the current financial system. In the wake of the…
The internet brings us together. From social media messaging to anonymous forums, the communication afforded by our online presence holds a huge place in our…
Discover Edinburgh’s very own Flat White economy, a tightly knit community pushing the boundaries of the city’s tech landscape. The flat white economy, so named…
Matthew Boreman explores the online revolution that the streetwear and trainers world has undergone over the past few years. The world of trainers and street-wear…
Peter Ly believes that as internet usage continues to increase, online games are rising to challenge our traditional perception of sports. Every sport has a…