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The Truth Engine: Why Prediction Markets Are the New Global Information Infrastructure
As we enter 2026, the global information landscape has undergone a seismic shift. The era of relying solely on static polling and expert pundits for forecasting is effectively over. In its place, prediction markets, platforms where participants stake real capital on future outcomes, have emerged from their niche crypto origins to become a primary layer of global financial and information infrastructure. This evolution is driven by a simple, powerful realization that has been
Jake Aquilina
Jan 34 min read


From Silos to Sovereignty: Decentralized Identity
Digital identity has become one of the most contested and consequential topics in modern technology. Every login, onboarding flow, and KYC check requires users to surrender fragments of themselves to platforms that often store more data than they need, for longer than they should. For businesses, the stakes are equally high. Fraud is escalating, compliance expectations are tightening, and the cost of managing customer databases is exploding. The traditional model (collecting,
Jake Aquilina
Oct 9, 20253 min read


On the Rise: The future of Distributed Renewable Energy Generation in the UK
The UK is hurtling towards a cleaner power system, but the path isn’t on a straight line from centralized power plants. Solar panels glint from factory roofs and farmers’ fields. Community wind turbines dot village skylines. This surge of distributed renewable generation is rapidly reshaping the energy landscape. The idea retains many features: renewable energy produced at countless small, medium, and large sites obtained directly from generators (more accessible and democra
Jake Aquilina
Apr 13, 20258 min read


Stablecoin Surge: 2025 and beyond
The cryptocurrency market is often synonymous with volatility; wild price swings that capture headlines and deter mainstream adoption for everyday use. Yet, beneath the surface of Bitcoin surges and altcoin dips, a quieter revolution has been brewing, powered by digital assets designed for stability: stablecoins . While already crucial infrastructure within the crypto ecosystem, 2025 is shaping up to be a potential watershed year where stablecoins could break further into the
Jake Aquilina
Mar 30, 20257 min read


Understanding Oracles and Restaking: Technical Analysis
Introduction D istributed ledger technology has fundamentally transformed our approach to trust minimization , security modeling, and...
Jake Aquilina
Jan 6, 20252 min read


Staking: A novel form of earning interest
In recent years, the financial landscape has undergone a significant transformation thanks to the advent of blockchain technology and...
Jake Aquilina
Dec 18, 20245 min read


Tokenized bonds: The potential to unlock loans through DeFi
“We believe the next step going forward will be the tokenization of financial assets, and that means every stock, every bond […] will be...
Jake Aquilina
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Emerging Markets: Blockchain Technology’s Potential Influence
Blockchain technology’s potential to change emerging markets is increasingly becoming a topic of interest. Between July 2022 and June...
Jake Aquilina
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Web3 Tangible Impact Promises: DePIN, RWA Tokenization, and DeSci
Blockchain, Web3, and cryptocurrency have grown in popularity since the famous Satoshi Nakamoto Bitcoin whitepaper . Yet, for many people...
Jake Aquilina
Jul 23, 20245 min read


Data Writing and Editing: Portfolio
Selected data articles: Land prices and rents Share of fossil fuels in gross available energy, 2022 EU trade with Indo- Pacific region Renewables in transport Municipal waste Business registrations and bankruptcies Statistical Recovery Dashboard EU trade with Russia Acquisition of citizenship statistics Service production Temporary protection
Jake Aquilina
Mar 9, 20241 min read


What is a crypto smart contract audit?
If a smart contract is not well-coded, it could be prone to hacks. However, not everyone is an expert in reading smart contracts. With...
Jake Aquilina
Dec 12, 20233 min read


Product Marketing Portfolio: Cybersecurity | AI | Web3
Table of Contents: Interlock Academy Bouncer ThreatSlayer Whitepaper eBook NOTE: INTERLOCK IS NOW HIVEFURY Embarking on a journey in the...
Jake Aquilina
Nov 21, 20234 min read


A Closer Look at Interlock's Backend Technology
Interlock's Threatslayer is a groundbreaking security browser extension that epitomizes technological advancement by integrating several...
Jake Aquilina
Oct 28, 20236 min read


AI-Powered Healthcare: How Generative AI is Shaping the Future
During the past couple of years, there has been a potent buzz surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Amongst the most apparent use...
Jake Aquilina
Oct 28, 20234 min read


SMEs and AI Adoption: Barriers, Opportunities, and Policy Recommendations
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the global economy, constituting a significant portion of the business...
Jake Aquilina
Oct 28, 20234 min read


Resource Management Software: 5 options for businesses in 2023
Table of Contents The 5 Best Resource Management Tools Ranked The Best Enterprise Resource Planning Software Reviewed 1. monday.com 2....
Jake Aquilina
Oct 27, 20238 min read


What is the best countermeasure against social engineering?
“Web3 companies can prepare for Social Engineering attacks by ensuring that they implement all the most basic security measures - strong...
Jake Aquilina
Sep 16, 20226 min read
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