Can Kitties, Weed, and Votes Save Blockchain?

As the cryptocurrency bubble looks ready to burst, developers and innovators at SXSW see new uses for the underlying tech

"...Depending on who you ask, blockchain technology is either the solution to many of the..."

March 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Tom Cheredar

New Books Blooming Through the Blockchain

Google + Visual Editions = Books x Internet

"...device, and 2) are shared and rendered interactive via blockchain technology...."

April 20, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Know Your Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and the blockchain laid bare

"...If Bitcoin was Darth Vader, then the blockchain would be Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars. Bitcoin may..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Johnny Holden

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...in tech; given today’s announcement’s heavy emphasis on its Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track, you have to wonder, is 2019..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

Dolly Parton Brought Her Full Self to SXSW (and the Dollyverse) with Unforgettable Set of Storytelling and Songs

Substantial concert followed awkward Q&A

"...Southwest appearance – was that it was powered by blockchain: It was streamed on blockchain! In-person attendees got a..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...dignity to a situation, it’s Dolly Parton. Thank Fox’s Blockchain Creative Labs for bringing the country music icon to..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...Southwest appearance – was that it was powered by blockchain: It was streamed on blockchain! In-person attendees got a..."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

AustinCoin? Council Considering Crypto

Some City Council members want to look into cryptocurrency as a way to pay taxes, city bills

"...24, asking staff to explore the potential use of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies for a variety of official city..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Enter the Dollyverse: Dolly Parton to Make First-Ever SXSW Appearance

Country queen wrangles NFTs, James Patterson and Connie Britton

"...on Parton’s new limited-run “Dollyverse,” via Eluvio – a blockchain ticketing and streaming platform. Continuing SXSW’s blockchain emphasis in..."

March 1, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Where Have All the Crypto Bros Gone?

Molly White, Web3's most visible skeptic, is busy debunking myths about tech before the next bubble

"...Cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain, and miscellaneous Web3 projects: Expect interest in them all..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Tom Cheredar

Technologists Say Look Beyond NFTs for the Real Future of the Internet

Web3: Future tech or Bubble2.0?

"...Web3, the new version of the internet built via blockchain, the system of public-ledger record-keeping that’s enabled the use..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Opinion: Austin Can Do Better Than Crypto

As a city that values equity, we shouldn't prop up an exploitative scam

"...the city to explore every potential governmental use for blockchain technology...."

March 18, 2022 Column by Mike Siegel

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...the phenomenal pace of technological advancements in web3 (and blockchain), we’re experiencing new media and experience formats that will..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Two Spaces

Secretly hoping it's a 1988 Ford Escort with a whale fin spoiler

"...making him pancakes and pretending to be interested in blockchain platforms and the Golden State Warriors...."

May 17, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...Unstoppable Domains and founder of Women of AI and Blockchain Sandy Carter for a glimpse into the future of..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

The YouTube Effect

Video killed the radio star. So who's it after next?

"...Deep Web, and then Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain, an ebullient (arguably woefully so) look at cryptocurrency...."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"..."Dollyverse" at welcometodollyverse.com. The Festival partners with Fox Entertainment's Blockchain Creative Labs to launch the effort, alongside Web3 emphasis..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines

"...Did You Say Blockchain? The city's Office of Innovation has received a $409,000..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...based in Bastrop and working for some years on blockchain technology, which she believes will eventually provide more secure..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Spike Lee, Rian Johnson, and Chelsea Manning for SXSW

Plus major tech names, Westworld panel, and more added

"...• Business on the Blockchain: featuring Hyperledger Executive Director Brian Behlendorf and J.P. Morgan..."

Jan. 30, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Scenes From the Final Weekend of SXSW 2022

"...in conversation with Connie Britton at ACL Live during Blockchain Creative Labs..."

March 21, 2022 Photo Gallery

SXSW Panel Recap: The $7 Billion F-Word

Technology & empathy are key to eradicating the current hunger crisis

"...supports, and scales technology to solve hunger. They use blockchain and retina scanners to streamline cash cards for refugees,..."

March 17, 2022 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2022

"...Blockchain Creative Labs at Trinity Hall..."

March 14, 2022 Photo Gallery

Planned Parenthood CEO to Headline SXSW 2022 Conference

Lucasfilm, Patreon, WWE all sending speakers for 2022

"...• Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of blockchain company Chainlink..."

Oct. 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...• Venture capitalist and leading spokesperson for Bitcoin, Blockchain, ICOs, and cryptocurrencies, as well as the founder of..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Schedules Supernatural Retrospective, Stephen Colbert, and More

2020 fest adds Samantha Bee, Diplo, Jack Dorsey, Disney Imagineers

"...CTO Dr. Gavin Wood with a Q&A by Austin Blockchain Collective Executive Director Pete Harris..."

Jan. 13, 2020 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Stacey Abrams, Beastie Boys to Speak at SXSW

Nile Rodgers, Gwyneth Paltrow and more join the roster

"...and Editor-at-Large Kara Swisher with special guest. FEATURED SPEAKERS Blockchain & Cryptocurrency..."

Feb. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Joins SXSW Speaker Roster

A$AP Rocky, Olivia Wilde, and the Fonz all join conference

"...• Actor/director Olivia Wilde (Film) FEATURED SPEAKERS BLOCKCHAIN & CRYPTOCURRENCY..."

Jan. 15, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Gets Virtual

VR film pioneer Jessica Brillhart announced as 2019 keynote

"...in 11 of the 25 tracks open to attendees. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency • Clovyr CEO and co-founder Amber Baldet...."

Nov. 27, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Shirley Manson and Lauren Mayberry Will Keynote SXSW

Scottish singers among first wave of speakers for SXSW 2019

"...UK Minister for Internet Security & Safety Joanna Shields. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency..."

Sept. 10, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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