on the blockchain

CryptoKitties is not about cats. 

This blockchain-enabled technology showcases a first: you can now be assured of owning a digital asset that there’s only one of. Unlike, for example, and MP3 that can be copied. | learn more

on the blockchain

Blockchain and the practice of law. 

I’m excited to share this podcast! It features Zach Smolinski & Christian Auty, both attorneys who are passionate and super knowledgeable about blockchain technology. It’s hosted by Chad Main of tech-enabled legal services firm Percipient. I’m happy to report that […]

tech, startups, internet

The book of DNVB. 

I recently linked to a list of Digitally Native Vertical Brands put together by Andy Dunn of Bonobos. Here’s the precursor article – his defining vision for this new breed of company. | learn more

oh, chicago

Chicago murders, shootings down for 9th straight month. 

“There were 193 shooting victims last month, compared to 390 victims in November 2016, marking a decline of more than 50 percent, according to Chicago Police statistics. There were 147 fewer shooting incidents – 168 in November 2017, compared to […]

fun facts

Tower sucks up smog, turns it into diamonds. 

Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde created a solar-powered tower that sucks up pollutants like PM2.5 (the same kind that screw up your skin – shameless plug for MasqueLabs.com). A bunch of the molecules are made of carbon, which they have been turning […]