Welcome to The Blockchain Barbie. Your (actually helpful!) resource to all things blockchain technology.
If you’re new, start with the Blockchain Guide for (not so) Dumb Blondes. Time to hop on the blockchain train, sweetie!
Influencing the Influencer — Will You Agree To Go On The Blockchain?
What makes a celebrity? Is it the glamorous clothes? The fancy cars? The number of their awards? Or, could it be their number of social media followers? In today’s day and age… it very well might be.
XOXO, Gossip Girl Cryptocurrencies
Hey Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl Here. Have you heard? The Blockchain Barbie has a fun post for you — Gossip Girl Characters as Cryptocurrencies...
The Last Mile Problem Explained: Getting Your Gucci Loafers from the Warehouse to Your Closet
Imagine your feet sliding into the most beautiful, new season, fur lined Gucci loafers. The genuine leather and soft soles cushion the bottoms of your feet as you strut through your day…
Blockchain Predictions - The Roaring Twenties
Happy New Year, (barbie) dolls! As we enter a new decade, it’s a time for change, growth, resolutions, predictions, and a whole bunch of “manifesting” -- whatever that means…
Blockchain Dictionary - Vol. 1
Hello, Hola, Bonjour, Ciao, Namaste -- languages can be hard and they are all around us, including in blockchain. Obviously there aren’t countries speaking “blockchainian” or “blockchainish”, but there are a lot of words that go along with the technology that aren’t quite so easy to understand.
“Sorry, that’s not in stock… but we can order that online for you.” — Blockchain x E-Commerce
Picture this: You have a date on Friday. A date you’re actually excited for (finally!), so you want to look good. You take one look at your closet and see the same outfits you’ve already posted on Instagram and think, “UGH, I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!”
To Verify, or Not to Verify? — Costless Verification Explained
In life, we are constantly verifying. I mean, seriously, the circle of life might as well just be the circle of verification. Whether we are verifying that the tabloid gossip on the Kardashians is true, the feelings we have for a boy are actually love (and not that he just looks good in pictures), that our coffee isn’t decaf, or that Prada bag is not a knockoff -- verification is everywhere… and unfortunately can come at quite the cost.
Pop the Veuve, LVMH has Made the Blockchain Move!
Look around your college campus, workplace, or airport. What’s probably the #1 tote bag you see? A Louis Vuitton tote.
Two Peers in a Pod — Peer to Peer Marketplace Guide
This is Hannah. She’s my totally fab best friend and we share everything. You could say we’re like two peas in a pod… or two peers in a pod. Welcome to your short peer to peer breakdown!
Now that award show season has finished up, I thought I would dish out my own set of awards. Oh yes, for the first time ever -- The Blockchain Barbie Awards. This list is comprehensive of many things, so buckle down and read up!
Does that Lip Gloss Come in the Color… "Blockchain?”
As a wise Ms. Coco Chanel once said, “If you are sad, add more lipstick and attack.” Now, wouldn’t it be nice to know where that lipstick is coming from?
Keys and Consensus and Contracts, OH MY!
Here’s a crash course on keys, consensus, and contracts.
Giving Thanks for a Blockchain Turkey
For decades, Thanksgiving has meant many things to many people, but almost everyone can agree that a tasty turkey should be involved. You may not think about it but getting that turkey to your table takes quite a bit of effort. And what do you know?
I Need a Doctor… To Get Behind Blockchain
Calling all Dr. Drake Ramorays, Derek Shepards, Dr. Chris Tucks, Meredith Greys, and more… no, you are not immune to blockchain. So, put down the stethoscopes and take a minute to read up on why…
You Vote, I Vote, We all Vote… for Blockchain
G'day mates! We’re taking a trip down under for this next one. Did you know Australia is one of the leading countries (continents? I never really know what to call that massive piece of land) in the blockchain/crypto industry? During a study abroad trip this past year, I had the opportunity to meet with and speak to a few phenomenal companies in the industry… read up my political babes!
Diamond’s are a Girl’s Best Friend
Picture this: You come home from a long day and waiting for you, on your bed, is a little blue box. Oh no, not just any little blue box. THE little blue box. Wrapped oh so neatly with the perfect white bow. Ahhh yes, that mecca of all things beauty & grace, the little blue box from Tiffany & Co.