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Dimitra is enhancing agricultural productivity for farmers worldwide, setting the Agtech standard with cutting-edge AI, blockchain, and real-world technologies that ensure transparency, optimize yields and improve compliance. Dimitra’s pivotal role lies in its integration of AI, blockchain, IoT, and other cutting-edge technologies across platforms like Connected Farmer and Connected Cacao, with further applications covering carbon, deforestation and livestock sectors. Dimitra’s RWA programs also offer sustainable farming and digital investment opportunities, such as shared ownership of fruit trees through NFTs. By providing AI-driven insights and solutions, Dimitra empowers farmers to optimize operations and increase yields. The utilization of blockchain technology guarantees transparency and traceability, cultivating trust within the agricultural supply chain. Dimitra leads the way in AgTech innovation and expansion, ensuring a brighter future for agriculture. Dimitra not only revolutionizes farming practices but also drives positive social and environmental changes for future generations. |
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. presidential candidate, said Donald Trump's guilty verdict Thursday may end up boosting his prospects in November, on stage at Consensus. Kennedy, breaking from his family's Democratic Party roots, is running as an independent, facing off against Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, and President Joe Biden. Kennedy, who previously courted the crypto vote, also said Trump’s reversal on the asset class is positive: "I think it's a good thing for our country. Commitment to crypto is a commitment to freedom and transparency” |
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Brad Garlinghouse said after ETH ETFs launch, XRP, Solana and Cardano ETFs will soon follow, calling regulatory hurdles "speed bumps." Recently, ether ETFs made abrupt and unexpected progress, with key filings being approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. "[SEC Chair] Gary Gensler has been called to Congress, and when asked if ether is a security, he won't answer the question. Yet, he insists that the rules are very clear and don't need updating," he said. |
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The Takeaway: Consensus Citizens |
Last year, the Association for Women in Crypto ran an inclusion survey of 500 people across 200 crypto firms that found around 80% of women in the industry felt either sexually, mentally or physically unsafe at work. Nearly 50% of men responded the same way. “ Crypto scored lower than tech, generally,” AWC founder and CEO Amanda Wick said, although she is seeing signs of progress. She said that this year Consensus, for instance, felt more diverse. And that there’s evidence that firm’s can improve – especially if they’re competing for talent.
“If you don’t want toxic workplaces, you have to start with better companies,” she said. |
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You may have seen Starfox walking around the conference grounds parading a Jamie Dimon look-a-like around with a whip. She’s part of the art/protest project, UNFK, created by serial entrepreneur Gunnar Lovelace. Outside of work, Starfox says she’s friends with Lovelace and his girlfriend and also plays in a glam rock David Bowie-esque band called Starfox and the Fleet. “This is how I dress in my everyday life,” Starfox said. I don’t think she was joking. |
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If you have ever heard the phrase “choose rich,” it might just be because of something Clemente Varas and Easy Eats put out into the world. The cowboy duo both work as content producers for Bodoggos Entertainment – a unit of Nick O’Neill. “The whole thing is about making crypto fun,” Eats said. A peak behind the screen: The average BoDoggos video often takes only five minutes to come up with, and things are filmed, edited and posted in a matter of minutes, though an educational or paid advertisement could take three days to make. “Nick is even funnier in person,” Varas said. |
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David Quinn, the founder of Austin Embroidery in North Austin, first connected with Generative Goods at SXSW. This would be his first Web3 conference. He has run his company for three years and has been in the clothing industry for about a decade. Daniel Calderon writes code for Generative Goods, which creates unique one-of-a-kind physical items like hats and clothes (with a digital counterpart that can be traded). The company, headquartered in art hub Marfa, Texas, is more of a proof-of-concept today but is hoping to one day get its algorithmically produced merchandise in store. “We want to prove we can produce unique, tangible assets at scale,” Calderon said. Read the whole series online. – D.K. @danielgkuhn [email protected] |
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Arculus: Moving Toward a Passwordless Future w/ Dr. Adam Lowe With increasing cyber threats, our security practices must evolve. So, why haven’t we embraced more secure solutions? Dr. Adam Lowe says, “The best security is the one people use,” implying usability is key. The CoinDesk team spoke with Dr. Lowe to unpack this idea. Lowe is the Chief Product & Innovation Officer at CompoSecure who’s made his career on the cutting-edge of innovation. He has authored several technical book chapters, and is listed as an inventor on over 500 patents and patents pending, including Arculus, a next-gen digital security platform giving people the ability to secure their digital assets and identities. Continue reading. |
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Trademarking the Word Trademark |
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