With each passing year, the cryptocurrency landscape becomes more dynamic, as new trends emerge and regulatory frameworks adapt to keep pace with the industry. What updates are waiting for us in 2024? Let’s delve in.

One of the most intriguing intersections in the crypto world is the integration of artificial intelligence with blockchain technology. AI has the potential to enhance security, optimize transactions, and streamline processes within blockchain networks. By leveraging AI algorithms for data analysis and automation, blockchain systems can become more efficient, resilient, and adaptive to evolving market demands.

However, one pervasive challenge that hinders AI development is the high cost and resource consumption associated with its development. Fortunately, the emergence of blockchain technology has the potential to tackle this issue head-on through its inherent decentralization. By leveraging blockchain technology, several crucial advantages can be realized.

Firstly, the immutability of blocks ensures heightened security, an essential factor when dealing with sensitive and confidential data. Additionally, blockchain technology enables the verification of the source of data, ensuring authenticity and reducing the risk of tampering or manipulation. Moreover, the distributed computing power offered by blockchain allows for calculating complex models without requiring substantial investments in expensive infrastructure. This significantly reduces costs associated with AI development, making it more accessible to a broader range of innovators and organizations. Besides, the blockchain’s ability to provide monetization opportunities for the results obtained makes it an attractive prospect for individuals and companies seeking to leverage AI technology for profit. All that allows to solve the challenges of cost and resource consumption, facilitating a leap forward in advancing AI

Securing access control

In 2024 we will see the development of DePIN technology. This is majorly predetermined by the need for access to expensive computing power AI technologies often require. Decentralized physical infrastructure networks address this challenge by providing a decentralized and cost-effective alternative. Since DePIN technology enables the sharing of computing power and resources across a network of decentralized nodes, it gives the potential to accelerate the development of AI and other advanced technologies, making them more accessible to a broader range of industries and use cases. Besides, it can be applied more broadly to address critical infrastructure gaps in various contexts, such as providing access to healthcare and education in underdeveloped regions.

Zero-knowledge Proof and Increased Confidentiality

The emergence of Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKp) technology keeps revolutionizing data security and confidentiality in projects built on blockchain technology. ZKp allows for the verification of data accuracy without the need to disclose the actual data itself, ensuring heightened privacy and protection. This breakthrough has addressed a crucial parameter in data security, which has historically been a significant concern for individuals and organizations. In 2023, we could witness many newly built projects utilizing ZK technology. Looking ahead, 2024 is expected to witness further advancements.

Beyond its implications for the speed and cost of transactions on Layer 1 networks like Ethereum, ZK-Rollup technology, which combines multiple transactions into a single packet off-chain while confirming authenticity using ZK technology, has broader applications in the real world. One notable application is in the secure transfer and storage of personal data. With ZKp technology, individuals and organizations can securely transfer sensitive information without exposing its essence. This has significant relevance in fields such as medicine, where patient data needs to be confidentially transferred between healthcare providers, ensuring privacy and complying with data protection regulations. Additionally, ZKp can play a crucial role in the banking industry and government services where personal financial information can be securely shared for verification purposes without compromising privacy.Furthermore, ZKp can be leveraged in supply chain management to ensure the integrity and transparency of the entire supply chain process, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products.

The synergy between Optimism and Zero-Knowledge technologies has the potential to optimize a wide range of real-world problems and tasks through the integration of blockchain solutions. For instance, optimism, a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, is designed to enhance transaction throughput and reduce fees on the blockchain. The combination becomes even more powerful by leveraging ZK technology, which ensures data privacy and integrity.

This collaboration opens up numerous possibilities for optimization in industries such as supply chain management, finance, healthcare, and more. For example, Optimism + ZK can streamline and secure supply chain processes by providing immutable and auditable records of every step in the chain while guaranteeing data confidentiality. This combination can revolutionize payment systems in the financial sector, enabling fast and secure transactions while protecting sensitive user information. Furthermore, Optimism + ZK can facilitate the secure and transparent sharing of patient data between healthcare providers, enhancing collaboration and improving patient outcomes.

IoT Adoption, Gaming and further Blockchain integration

The Internet of Things is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology, and its integration with blockchain is poised to further enhance data security and interoperability. By leveraging blockchain’s decentralized, tamper-proof ledger for IoT data storage and management, organizations can ensure the integrity and authenticity of IoT-generated data.

Meanwhile, when it comes to the gaming industry, the integration of blockchain technology into the gaming industry is opening up new possibilities for decentralized gaming platforms, in-game asset ownership, and secure transactions. Blockchain-based gaming platforms offer players increased transparency, immutability, and ownership of digital assets, creating new avenues for monetization and player engagement. With blockchain powering the gaming industry, we can anticipate a more secure, transparent, and immersive gaming experience for players worldwide.

To conclude, this year if going to be transformative for the cryptocurrency industry. The trends illustrate the growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies. The potential for innovation and growth in the crypto space is vast, and 2024 promises to be a pivotal year in the evolution of blockchain technology and its applications.

Mike Romanenko

CVO, Co-Founder of https://kyrrex.com/

Mike, who has more than a decade of experience in investment and financial regulation, is a co-founder of Kyrrex. Besides, Mike holds key roles at Unicorn Factory Ventures and Vireye Game Studios, championing web3 and gaming innovations. Often featured in podcasts and panels, he’s a recognized authority in the crypto domain.

About Kyrrex
Kyrrex is a regulated crypto ecosystem that provides a one-stop shop for bridging finance, payment, and trading operations with cryptocurrency on a single platform. Kyrrex is registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and its operations have been acknowledged and accepted by the SVG Financial Services Authority to provide regulated crypto services with the goal of giving clients the flexibility to carry out all their crypto transactions under one roof.

Kyrrex has obtained the Malta VFA Class 4 License in 2021. Applying for such a license requires the applicant to demonstrate a deep understanding of the regulatory framework, provide detailed business plans, ensure compliance with the relevant AML regulations, and establish internal security measures.

Also, Kyrrex actively cooperates with sports industry. Kyrrex takes pride in its exceptional roster of sports ambassadors representing its values and shared passion for the crypto industry. In the realm of MotoGP, Kyrrex proudly boasts ambassadors such as Jorge Martin, Aleix Espargaro, and Pedro Acosta, all of whom showcase their extraordinary skills and determination on the racing track. Additionally, Kyrrex extends its support to the padel sport with ambassadors like Arturo Coello, Martin Di Nenno, Paula Josemaria Martin, and Marta (Martita) Ortega.

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SDAX, Singapore’s leading Digital Assets Exchange, has expanded its product offering to include a first of its kind tokenised gold product. In partnership with the Oman-based Muscat Precious Metals Refining Company LLC, the MPMT Gold Token offers investors a gold token in a securitised form, unlike other gold token offerings currently available in the market.

The MPMT Gold Tokens, which are available exclusively on the SDAX Exchange platform offer investors increased protection, being in a securitised form and issued by an independent trust and backed by physical gold bullion held in secure vaults at Le Freeport, Singapore.

This product uses securitisation techniques and offers investors who are seeking an easier way to gain exposure to gold without having to find storage methods for housing the physical bullion. Owners are also able to trade gold tokens for physical settlement with qualified market makers through the SDAX platform.

Commenting on the launch, SDAX CEO, Rachel Chia said, “We saw an opportunity in the market to make owning gold through tokenisation a much more secure proposition for investors. These securitised tokens confer an additional layer of safety, allowing investors greater peace of mind about their investments.”

With spot gold prices sitting at record highs, investors are presently faced with a multitude of gold investment options. By securitising the gold tokens, SDAX is providing investors with a convenient, reliable, and most importantly, secure alternative investment approach. The securitised tokens allow for investors to acquire and hold a beneficial ownership interest in a specified quantity of gold legally held by an independent trust for the investors. This is compared to other gold investment options like exchange traded funds (ETFs) or bank issued depository gold certificates where the gold is owned by the ETF provider or the bank.

“As gold prices continue to trade at record highs and with macro-economic forecasts supporting a likely continued trend, we thought it was the perfect time to offer a gold product exclusively to our SDAX users that was unique and not currently available in the market,” Chia added.

In partnership with the Muscat Precious Metals Refining Company LLC, Oman’s first precious metals trading company that specialises in a range of commodities including gold, silver, and platinum, SDAX is able to provide gold tokens at scale and speed.

“We are excited to be part of this new offering that allows investors to gain secure exposure to the gold market through the MPMT Gold Token. As gold prices rise, driven by safe-haven demand, central bank buying and rising geopolitical risks, it is important for investors to have options, which is why we are happy to work with SDAX on this compelling gold investment alternative. This partnership with SDAX will also allow us to reach a wider base of sophisticated investors on the SDAX platform,” said Muscat Precious Metals Refining Company LLC CEO, Shihab Al Busaidi.

The MPMT Gold Token was created with the assistance of global law firm Clifford Chance LLP, London,  global trustee APEX, Jin Huang Bullion as bullion agents, and Hydra X as custodian. Walkers advised on the product and offering with respect to Cayman Islands law. BTPLaw LLC provided advice on the tokens from a Singapore law perspective.

Clifford Chance London Securitisation Partner, Kevin Ingram commented: “This product shows how securitisation techniques can add value to new concepts for the benefit of participants. We are delighted to be involved in the creation of this exciting product.”

“Hydra X is delighted to partner with SDAX and to provide custodial services and technology solutions to facilitate the tokenisation of real-world assets such as gold. This initiative reflects our commitment to making investment opportunities more accessible and leading the way in setting new standards in a blockchain-enabled, regulated digital asset landscape,” added Wee Hao Ng, COO, Hydra X.

The MPMT Gold Token is only available to accredited investors and institutional investors exclusively on the SDAX Exchange platform. For more information on the MPMT Gold Token, visit www.sdax.co/gold.

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