Kirk Coburn
One thing is certain: distributed ledger technology itself is very real. The technology exists. But what about its impact? Is the usage of distributed ledger technology (DLT) the golden goose proponents claim it to be?…
Kirk Coburn
Blockchain is already so last year. Granted, 2020 lasted forever, but blockchain really is the first generation of distributed ledger technology (DLT). I am excited about Hedera Hashgraph, the third generation of DLT. The second generation,…
Kirk Coburn
Welcome to the second article on Renewable Energy Credits (also known as RECs and SRECs.) Previously, we discussed what RECs are, how clean energy producers generate them, and how they’re traded among organizations and individuals…
Kirk Coburn
Cryptocurrency “mining” — the ongoing calculations and redundant data storage associated with blockchain — is incredibly costly. One needs plenty of uninterrupted power to keep the servers running and cool. There are physical property concerns,…
Kirk Coburn
Welcome to the third and final piece in our discussion of blockchain for enterprise. So far, we’ve addressed the basics of blockchain and some ways your business might benefit from it. We’ve also explored the soft…
Kirk Coburn
Blockchain is a relatively new technology. With blockchain (and the right blockchain platforms), organizations and individuals can move electronic currency — like cryptocurrency — from one nation to another. It’s cheap and transparent. And it can be…
Kirk Coburn
Even the mention of the word: blockchain, blockchain, blockchain conjures up mixed emotions. I have invested into multiple energy platforms based upon this technology. I have even participated into an “ICO” (“Initial Coin Offering”). Hype,…
Kirk Coburn
“Yes, I love technology, but not as much as you, you see, but I still love technology always and forever” Kip (Napoleon Dynamite) Don’t get me wrong; I love technology. Unfortunately, it does not always…
Kirk Coburn
In a recent blog, I mentioned that venture capitalists prop up organizations with cash (sometimes even when they’re mediocre). I am not going to touch SPACs, the hyperbole of my recent statement. Some people feel…
