But there's a new kid on the block that has some people hesitating about its adoption. Blockchain and cryptocurrency has seen its fair share of negative press, but is it justified?

If there’s one trend that has been evident across time, it's that after a global disaster, be it an Earthquake, a global financial crisis, a war, or even a pandemic, governments often look towards reigniting the economy through infrastructure.

We’ve known for some time that the White House has been investigating cryptocurrencies, yet nobody was certain if this would help or hinder this technology. However, the executive order shows that cryptocurrencies are being taken seriously.

So what does this have to do with blockchain? If an AI-operating system (AI-OS) had access to all your personal data, the importance of digital identity using blockchain and smart contracts is a no-brainer.

Every time I scan into my local supermarket or café, I wonder about the data that is being collected, and all the interesting and insightful research that is being produced from this precious data.

My first introduction to the world of blockchain and crypto was back in 2013 when a friend of mine tried to convince me to purchase one bitcoin for his birthday. He enthusiastically pitched it to me as a digital currency investment that could possibly be used for online gaming.