If you are reading this article (which happens on your smaller or bigger device) there’s probably no doubt for you that the way we live, work, and connect is almost inseparable from technology and the way we use it. Technology is by now an undeniable foundation for education, creativity, commerce, and personal identity.

Today, December 11, we join millions around the world to celebrate UNICEF Day, honoring the creation of one of the most impactful organizations dedicated to protecting and advancing children’s rights. Established in 1946 as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF initially aimed to provide relief to children affected by World War II. Over seven decades later, its mission has expanded, but its commitment remains steadfast: to protect the rights of every child, everyw...

For decades, our beloved and indispensable internet has relied on a centralized structure for managing domains. Over time it also grew into the lifeline of our modern lives — from work to entertainment, to personal human connection, this centralized system is what our identity and finances in the digital space stand on. You know too well that striking feeling when your go-to website goes down, or maybe worse, when your data gets caught up in yet another breach. These are surface aspects of de...

The Connectivity Gap: the Modern Barrier and Its Real-World ConsequencesIn this age of hyper-connectivity, it’s easy to see access to internet as a given, something inseparable from daily life. But for millions of young people around the world, reliable connection to internet is anything but guaranteed. They’re facing a significant barrier that stands in the way of education, opportunities, and growth. This gap in connectivity is really about who has access to a future.It’s also easy to forge...

The Challenges: Learning in a Web2 Framework for a Web3 WorldThe developments in blockchain and Web3 over the last few years have led to rethinking entire systems within all major industries. What happens when we apply that mindset to education? How can decentralization transform the way we learn, teach, and prepare for the future?With millions of users interacting with blockchain daily, the gap between Web3 innovation and public understanding remains quite big. The SourceLess Labs Foundation...

The Problem with AI: Data Hoarders and AI’s Trust DeficitUnless you’ve been somewhere in the wild and totally disconnected from the world for the past few years I believe you are aware that the age of AI is here. From predictive analytics to creative tools across all fields, artificial intelligence is now part of the way we do things. We are seeing entire industries being totally transformed with possibilities that were not even on horizon just years ago multiplying by the week.But here’s the...

In the past, launching a business often meant facing rigid gatekeepers like banks for funding. Today, small business owners, investors, and everyday consumers are sidestepping traditional financial institutions entirely. Thanks to Web3, decentralized solutions are rewriting the rules.Entrepreneurs no longer rely on banks for loans; they turn to decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Consumers buy coffee with Bitcoin. Wealthy investors trade cryptocurrencies on decentralized exchanges. Even m...

Our digital world is changing more dramatically that it ever has and that also impacts our ways of connecting and communicating online. Web3 is here and it comes with a rethinking of how people interact, transact, and build trust in digital spaces. For decades, in Web2 we’ve been communicating online through centralized platforms, where control lies with large corporations. They dictate how we connect, monitor our conversations, and store our data. This model has not only limited our freedom ...

Exploring the Fragmentation of Digital IdentityMore and more nowadays our identities become a mix between our actions in the physical world and the digital activities and traces in the vast, interconnected web of. With each app, each platform, and each online interaction, we build and share pieces of ourselves. But what if the way we’ve been doing this is not only outdated but also damaging to our sense of self?There’s so many different platforms to keep up with that demand different versions...

In recent years, we’ve seen an unprecedented shift to subscription-based models, especially in digital media and tech industries. From streaming services to software like Photoshop and even note-taking apps, subscription models are becoming the go-to structure for consumer engagement. The appeal? Well, it offers continuous access, quick updates, and consistent revenue for companies. But there’s quite a major drawback: in this business model, users are paying for access rather than owning the ...