10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021

10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021

Blockchain-based startups continue to account for a significant proportion of newly established business entities across the globe. With venture capital funding seemingly prioritizing emerging technology, the blockchain industry experiences a significant influx of capital from corporate backers.According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021 published on Wednesday, blockchain-based businesses account for 10% of startups worldwide.The figure is part of a more significant trend that has seen emerging technology become a fast-growing sub-sector in terms of early-stage funding. The....


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