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Data then, Data now, Data in 2040

Ocean Protocol

From ancient bone etchings to blockchain brilliance: Discover how 20,000 years of data revolution is reshaping our world, why you should care, and how it impacts you. This blog will synthesize a 20,000-year timeline between ancient Babylon, record keeping, AI DAOs, machine-to-machine payments, and everything from then, to 2040 and beyond.

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Big Data and the Blue Economy

ODSC - Open Data Science

Since the concept of the blue economy relies on managing and developing something so broad, utilizing big data may be necessary. For instance, the ocean received 17 million metric tons of plastic in 2021 and may get double or triple that amount by 2040. What Is the Connection Between Big Data and the Economy?