The Programmable Economy, The Internet of Things, and Bitcoin Are Transforming the Future

The Programmable Economy, The Internet of Things, and Bitcoin Are Transforming the Future

Many indicators are revealing that our civilization stands at the threshold of a new, all-encompassing technological revolution. One of them is the advent of the “Programmable Economy.” This is the term Gartner Inc. has created to warn policy makers and business leaders of the upcoming, far-reaching transformation of the global economy. In this context,....


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