Film and Television Revolutionized by the Blockchain
Over the last few years, fans of television and film have seen a shift in content consumption during the highly public “streaming wars” around the world. The entertainment industry moved away from physical stores and DVDs, into the digital streaming model. Now, the blockchain and its decentralized philosophy offers fans a more immersive way to […]
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