Ethereum IoT Project Wins $100k in Dubai Blockchain Hackathon
A startup building an ethereum-based platform for IoT applications has won $100,000 at a blockchain hackathon in Dubai. Project Oaken was awarded the top prize during a presentation at the World Government Summit, a Dubai government-sponsored event focused on smart governance held this week in Dubai. Unveiled in late November, the Blockchain Virtual GovHack was aimed at promoting blockchain-based solutions for advancing smart city applications. The initiative was organized by AngelHack, with support on the technology side from ethereum startup ConsenSys. Project Oaken was one of three....
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