Alphabet exploring blockchain technology for flagship services
Google's parent company is reportedly exploring applying emerging tech to its main products and services. Google has started researching blockchain and how it may benefit Web 3.0 technology.According to a Tuesday statement from Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet — Google's parent company — the company is exploring integrating blockchain technologies into its flagship products and services.When asked how the firm views Web3, Pichai said there are several "areas of interest" for Alphabet, hinting at augmented reality and exploring how blockchain technology may be utilized to power computing....
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