2021 was a year full of surprises, especially for blockchain technology! PBWS featured for you key advancements regarding the ecosystem.
CBDCs have gained a lot of traction and are now a legitimate alternative to the future of money. These local and digital currencies powered by governments, have already been implemented in China, and should be ready worldwide by 2030.
Decentralized Finance is now prevalent thanks to the emergence of cryptocurrencies, allowing instant and decentralized transfers between two parties.
NFTs have been established and are now a legitimate way for individuals to collect and effectively prove ownership of digital goods. Their surge in popularity was also noticed by corporations, who now use NFTs as a vehicle for branding and community.
Significant progress was made in blockchain development, allowing interoperability (the immediate communication between two different blockchains).
Crypto exchanges and NFT exchanges now play a central role towards the mass democratization of crypto assets, forging a path to a new version of the world wide web.
Cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, surpassing US$ 2 Trillion in Capitalization.
Blockchain is now used by Governments to assess and prove identity, forging a path for a more secure, and transparent world.
Corporate Blockchain is now valued by corporations, helping entities to store and transfer information in a much faster way.
Blockchain grew at a CAGR of over 63% this year and is expected to continue its massive growth until 2025.
Environmental concerns regarding the blockchain have been addressed, and corporations and developers are now working towards a green blockchain, making the technology applicable at scale.
The metaverse is now finally real, allowing individuals to experience social interactions in a virtual world. This will create infinite economies and opportunities for stakeholders of the Web 3.0.
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