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Computing Concepts and Systems

An in-depth exploration of foundational principles, systems, and operations in modern computing.

#FileManagement
The Organisation, Storage, and Retrieval of Files and Directories on Computer Systems to Ensure Efficiency and Accessibility
#OperatingSystems
System Software That Manages Computer Hardware and Provides Common Services for Computer Programs
#ComputerArchitecture
The Design and Structure of Computer Systems, Including CPUs, Memory, Storage, and Interconnections, to Optimise Performance and Functionality
#DataStructures
Ways of Organising and Storing Data in Computer Memory to Enable Efficient Access and Modification, Including Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, and Graphs
#Algorithms
Step-by-Step Procedures or Formulas for Solving Problems and Performing Calculations in Computing and Data Processing
#SoftwareEngineering
The Systematic Approach to Designing, Developing, Testing, and Maintaining Software Applications and Systems
#Networking
The Study and Implementation of Techniques for Connecting and Managing Computer Networks to Facilitate Communication and Data Exchange
#Cybersecurity
The Practice of Protecting Systems, Networks, and Data from Cyber Threats and Attacks Through Various Security Measures and Protocols
#DatabaseSystems
Technologies and Methods for Storing, Managing, and Retrieving Data Efficiently and Reliably
#SystemAdministration
The Management and Maintenance of Computer Systems and Networks to Ensure Optimal Performance, Security, and Reliability
#ProgrammingFundamentals
Core Concepts and Techniques in Programming, Including Variables, Control Structures, Data Types, and Algorithms
#DigitalSystems
The Design, Implementation, and Management of Electronic Systems that Use Digital Signals and Binary Data Processing
#CloudComputing
The Delivery of Computing Services, Such as Servers, Storage, Databases, and Software, Over the Internet to Offer Flexible Resources and Scalability
#ArtificialIntelligence
The Field of Computer Science Dedicated to Creating Systems Capable of Performing Tasks that Typically Require Human Intelligence, Such as Learning, Reasoning, and Problem-Solving
#ComputerSciencePrinciples
Algorithms, Data Structures, and Computational Complexity

FinTech

Examining the evolving world of finance technology, offering a thorough analysis of trends, innovations, and influences in both digital and traditional finance, from cryptocurrencies and blockchain to conventional systems.

#CryptoAssets
Articles and analyses on the rise, evolution, and impact of cryptocurrencies in the financial world.
#BlockchainTech
Discussions on blockchain technology, its applications, and its influence on digital and financial systems.
#Cryptography
Ensuring Data Privacy and Secure Communication through Encryption Techniques.
#MarketTrends
Insights into emerging trends, market behaviors, and economic factors shaping financial landscapes.
#ConsensusMechanisms
Achieving Agreement in Decentralised Networks: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake.
#InvestmentStrategies
An exploration of traditional and digital investment approaches, including risk management and portfolio diversification.
#NodesValidation
Ensuring Integrity and Security in Blockchain Networks Through Distributed Verification.
#RegulatoryFrameworks
Analysis of global financial regulations and their impact on both digital and traditional financial assets.
#FinTechInnovations
Coverage of technological advancements in financial services, including AI, machine learning, and automation in finance.
#DigitalCurrencyAdoption
Case studies and research on the adoption of digital currencies by individuals, corporations, and governments.
#AssetValuation
A detailed look at how digital and financial assets are valued, including factors influencing their market worth.
#DeFiRevolution
Insights into decentralized finance (DeFi), its rise, challenges, and potential to reshape traditional financial systems.
#GlobalEconomics
Analysis of how global economic shifts and geopolitical events impact financial and digital asset markets.

Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

FinTech

An exploration of Bitcoin, covering its origin, blockchain technology, mining process, and role in the financial ecosystem. This chapter delves into Bitcoin wallets, transactions, security practices, exchanges, and its regulatory landscape, while also addressi...

#Blockchain
Decentralised Ledger Technology Revolutionising Finance and Beyond.
#Mining
Validating Transactions and Securing Blockchain Networks through Computational Power.
#Cryptography
Ensuring Data Privacy and Secure Communication through Encryption Techniques.
#Decentralisation
Distributing Power and Control Across Networks for Greater Autonomy and Security.
#ConsensusMechanisms
Achieving Agreement in Decentralised Networks: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake.
#ProofOfWork
Securing Blockchain Networks by Solving Complex Mathematical Problems.
#ProofOfStake
Securing Blockchain Networks by Validators Staking Cryptocurrency to Propose and Validate New Blocks.
#NodesValidation
Ensuring Integrity and Security in Blockchain Networks Through Distributed Verification.

New Frontiers in Finance

FinTech

As traditional finance embraces asset tokenization, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and private blockchains controlled by institutions, the financial landscape is evolving. These developments represent a shift towards centralized control, contrasting ...

#AssetTokenization
The process of converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain, enabling fractional ownership and increased liquidity.
#CBDCs
Central Bank Digital Currencies, the digital form of a country’s fiat currency, controlled and issued by central banks, often bringing new forms of monetary policy.
#PrivateBlockchains
Blockchains controlled by specific institutions or groups, offering limited access and centralization compared to decentralized public blockchains.
#DeFiVsTradFi
The comparison between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi), highlighting the differences in control, accessibility, and innovation.
#CentralizationVsDecentralization
The ongoing tension between centralized control in traditional financial systems and the decentralization principles behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
#BlockchainInnovation
Technological advancements in blockchain that are reshaping industries beyond cryptocurrency, including supply chain management, healthcare, and finance.
#InstitutionalAdoption
The increasing involvement of traditional financial institutions in the cryptocurrency space, including investment and integration of blockchain technology.
#RegulatoryChallenges
The evolving legal and regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, and blockchain technologies as governments and institutions seek to maintain control.
#FutureOfFinance
The broad outlook on how emerging technologies like blockchain, asset tokenization, and digital currencies are set to transform global finance.
#CryptoVsTraditionalFinance
A look at the battle between cryptocurrency technologies, which prioritize decentralization, and traditional finance, which increasingly seeks centralized control.

Technology

Computing Concepts and Systems

A collection of entries focused on emerging technologies, innovation trends, and their broader implications. This category covers advancements in semiconductors, AI hardware, blockchain, quantum computing, and other developments shaping the geopolitical, econo...

#5nmChip
A semiconductor node size representing advanced fabrication technology. China's achievement in 5 nm chip development without EUV marks a strategic leap in domestic manufacturing capability.
#DUV
Deep Ultraviolet Lithography — an older chipmaking method repurposed by China using SAQP to achieve 5 nm-class chip features, bypassing EUV restrictions.
#SAQP
Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography — a cutting-edge chip manufacturing technology controlled by export bans. China’s workaround of EUV is geopolitically significant.
#SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation — China’s leading chip foundry, central to the domestic 5 nm breakthrough and a key player in tech self-sufficiency.
#TechSovereignty
The ability of a nation to independently develop and produce critical technology. China’s progress in 5 nm chips reflects a push toward reduced foreign dependence.
#ChipSanctions
Export controls imposed by Western nations to limit China’s access to advanced semiconductors. China’s workaround challenges the effectiveness of these sanctions.
#CivilMilitaryFusion
China’s policy of integrating civilian tech advances into military applications. Breakthroughs in chipmaking support next-gen AI military and surveillance capabilities.
#AIHardware
Specialized processors optimized for artificial intelligence tasks. China's SMIC and Huawei collaborations aim to boost domestic AI chip availability at 7 nm and 5 nm.
#Geotechnology
The intersection of technological capability and geopolitical power. China’s 5 nm chip progress shifts the global balance in tech innovation and strategic autonomy.

Bitcoin Forks

FinTech

This chapter looks at the major forks of Bitcoin, how and why they came about, and the different directions each community chose to pursue.

#BitcoinForks
Divergent versions of Bitcoin created through hard forks, each with its own community, rules, and vision.
#BitcoinCash
A Bitcoin fork launched in 2017 focusing on larger block sizes and faster, low-cost transactions.
#BitcoinSV
A 2018 fork of Bitcoin Cash emphasizing protocol restoration, unbounded block size, and enterprise-level scaling.
#HardFork
A permanent split in a blockchain resulting from incompatible protocol changes, creating a new chain alongside the old one.
#ScalingDebate
The long-standing disagreement in the Bitcoin community over whether to scale through larger blocks (on-chain) or second-layer solutions like Lightning.

The Bitcoin Reformation

FinTech Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

In The Bitcoin Reformation, the key idea is that Bitcoin is much more than a financial trend—it’s part of a broader revolution similar to the Protestant Reformation. Just like the Reformation shook up the old systems of power in 16th-century Europe, Bitcoin is...

Lenna Sjööblom’s Role in Image Compression History

Computing Concepts and Systems

  Every selfie you take, every photo you post, and every movie you stream owes something—surprisingly—to an image pulled from a 1972 Playboy centerfold. The woman in the photo, Lenna Sjööblom, had no connection to computing, yet her image became an unlikely i...

Bitcoin Blockchain Wars and Its Evolution: Implications for Decentralisation, Economics, and Governance

FinTech Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

The Bitcoin Blockchain War (2017): A Turning Point The Conflict: As Bitcoin’s popularity surged, its scalability was questioned. The network’s 1 MB block size limit, introduced in 2010, restricted transaction throughput to 3–7 transactions per second, leadin...

AI Coins and Decentralised AI Infrastructure

FinTech New Frontiers in Finance

Overview of AI Coins AI coins are digital assets designed to support and facilitate various functions within the AI ecosystem. They serve as the backbone for enabling decentralised, scalable, and secure AI infrastructure. The key functionalities of AI coins i...

MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Investment Strategy: A Comprehensive Overview

FinTech Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

Selling Volatility and Recycling into Bitcoin Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has outlined the company’s innovative approach to capitalizing on market dynamics. Their strategy involves "selling volatility" and reinvesting the proceeds into Bitcoin. The ...

Bitcoin's 'Glitch in the Matrix' Has MicroStrategy Stuck in a While Loop

FinTech Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

In computer programming, there’s a concept known as the "while loop", a piece of code that repeatedly executes a task until a certain condition is met. It seems that MicroStrategy (MSTR) is stuck in this loop. Many "fundamental" investors are attempting t...

Bitcoin Knots

FinTech Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

1. What is Bitcoin Knots? An alternative implementation of Bitcoin, derived from Bitcoin Core but with enhanced features. Provides more control over transaction policies, mempool management, and network filtering. Fully compatible with Bitcoin Core, allow...

📊 Bitcoin Price Projections Based on Asset Class Market Caps

FinTech Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

This chart visualises what the price of 1 Bitcoin (BTC) would be if Bitcoin’s total market cap grew to match various global asset classes. Bitcoin’s supply is fixed at 21 million coins, making it inherently scarce. As demand grows and market adoption increase...

📜 BIP-119 (CTV): A Potential Upgrade to Bitcoin

FinTech Bitcoin: The Digital Currency Revolution

Status: Under discussion — could reach consensus by end of 2025 🔧 What is BIP-119 (OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY)? Proposed in 2019 by developer Jeremy Rubin Introduces a new opcode: OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY (CTV) Enables covenants — restrictions on h...

The Shift In Asset Ownership

FinTech New Frontiers in Finance

The Biggest Financial Reset in Modern History Is Already Underway And almost no one is paying attention. The real shift is happening quietly. Banks, asset managers, and central banks are rewriting the rules of ownership—using blockchain. It’s called tokeni...

GENIUS Act Analysis: Structural Shifts in Digital Currency Issuance

FinTech New Frontiers in Finance

Introduction The GENIUS Act was introduced as a way to avoid a government-issued Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and its potential for surveillance and control. However, what it enables may be even more problematic: a privatised version of the same monit...

Web3 Identity, Cross-Chain Interoperability, and the Role of AXL

FinTech New Frontiers in Finance

Part 1: Will .eth Domain Names Gain Traction? Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains, identifiable by their .eth suffix, are rapidly gaining traction within the Web3 ecosystem. As of mid-2025, over 1.7 million .eth domains have been registered, demonstrating sig...

Tokenised Backup Services: A Web3 Approach to Data Protection

FinTech New Frontiers in Finance

In the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure, traditional services like data backup are beginning to intersect with blockchain technology. This article explores how a data backup provider could implement a tokenised service model—bringing together the p...

Generational Shift in Aspirations and the Rise of Local Sovereignty Movements

FinTech New Frontiers in Finance

I. Introduction Over the past several decades, a noticeable shift has occurred in how generations approach careers, lifestyles, and their relationship with institutions. What began as subtle differences in work preferences and life goals has transformed into ...
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