The Cardano blockchain ecosystem recently launched a new feature called the Multi-Asset Support Feature which allows developers to create… — The Cardano blockchain ecosystem recently launched a new feature called the Multi-Asset Support Feature which allows developers to create native or custom tokens on Cardano. Native tokens can be considered to be the equivalent of ERC20 tokens on Ethereum. However, one of the main differences between ERC20 tokens and native…

Bitcoin is the first fully functional decentralized blockchain which uses the proof of work consensus algorithm. Bitcoin is also the name… — Bitcoin is the first fully functional decentralized blockchain which uses the proof of work consensus algorithm. Bitcoin is also the name of the cryptocurrency which is used within the blockchain network and can be considered as a borderless protocol for money transfer. The role of the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, within the…

In this post, I am going to relate a WhatsApp call that I received on the 13th of October, 2020 from a scammer who was trying to social… — In this post, I am going to relate a WhatsApp call that I received on the 13th of October, 2020 from a scammer who was trying to social engineer my personal details. The call was from the following number: +92 303 8873184. Here is a transcript of what happened and…

This is my second participation in the Developers Conference (DevCon) which is planned on the 9,10 and 11th September. Due to the ongoing… — This is my second participation in the Developers Conference (DevCon) which is planned on the 9,10 and 11th September. Due to the ongoing Covid19 problem, the organisers have decided to have a virtual DevCon for 2020, which seems to be exciting to say the least. For my participation, I wanted…

I have been a software engineer for the past 15 years and I have gone through a lot of ups and downs since setting up my own… — I have been a software engineer for the past 15 years and I have gone through a lot of ups and downs since setting up my own blockchain-focused software development company in 2014. The one thing that kept me going all these years was people around me who helped me…

On May 11th, 2020, something called the Bitcoin Halving happened in the Bitcoin network. This is an important event that happens roughly… — On May 11th, 2020, something called the Bitcoin Halving happened in the Bitcoin network. This is an important event that happens roughly evey 4 years. …

In 2018, I did a keynote speech with Nicolas Goldstein focusing on the blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies adoption in Mauritius… — In 2018, I did a keynote speech with Nicolas Goldstein focusing on the blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies adoption in Mauritius and around the world. This talk was part of the StartupGrind programme in partnership with Google for Startups. …

Mauritius has recently proposed an amendment to the Passports Act to allow a fee to be charged for issuing passports to high net-worth… — Mauritius has recently proposed an amendment to the Passports Act to allow a fee to be charged for issuing passports to high net-worth individuals. This measure has stirred a lot of controversy among the government opposition and other people. …

This post is a direct response to an article I recently read which was titled “Blockchain is not only crappy technology but a bad vision… — This post is a direct response to an article I recently read which was titled “Blockchain is not only crappy technology but a bad vision for the future”. …