Blockchain to Power Journalism

Presented at ONA18
September 12, 2018
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Beyond the hairpin twists of crypto fortunes, blockchain is the foundational technology of an emerging culture ecosystem. In this singular moment, media producers have the opportunity to get ahead of technological trends and develop a new and vibrant funding model for journalism.

This session is designed for:

  • Journalists who want to understand blockchain beyond the cryptocurrency world
  • Newsrooms interested in developing new and independent revenue streams
  • Anyone that wants to get a handle on how blockchain is powering new media

Featuring

David Turner
Head of Product, Po.et
Vivian Schiller
CEO, Civil Foundation
David Cohn
Senior Director - Alpha Group, Advance
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