Tag: Blockchain

With over a billion non-native speakers of English worldwide, the acronym NNS is a common linguistic term. However, the term's meaning can vary drastically across different fields, from blockchain to healthcare, depending on its context.

Conceived by Burton Howard Bloom in 1970, the Bloom filter is a space-efficient data structure, but the name "Bloom" is special because it refers to several distinct and groundbreaking ideas across different fields. This article explores what makes each of these concepts noteworthy.

Over $100 million was raised by the first DAO in 2016, showcasing the disruptive potential of this new organizational model. DAOs are now reshaping how we organize and operate, so understanding what are the benefits of using DAO is crucial for innovators and community builders.

While the term 'ripple' is commonly associated with the XRP cryptocurrency, it also refers to water-soluble THC products and a pharmaceutical company, meaning its 'side effects' depend heavily on the context. For example, the December 2020 SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs caused XRP's value to plummet by over 50%, a significant financial side effect.