Saving the World Through Crypto: The Humanitarian Blockchain
The Humanitarian Blockchain is taking on the worst problems facing the world's poor through innovative use of blockchain technology and non-governmental solutions. The first startup to solve global problems using Blockchain technology. Over 2.5 billion people, almost half the world, are unbanked. Undocumented immigration is a global issue, with over 11 million in the United States alone. Many property owners globally have no legal title to their land, and could benefit from land registration. These challenges have traditionally been addressed by governments and NGOs. However, technological....
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