Infosys CEO Shares Metaverse & Blockchain to be a Focus Area
CEO also discussed the real-world applications of the metaverse, predicting that the advancing technology will enter the manufacturing and retail sectors in the “early days”.
Commenting on blockchain technology, Parekh stated Infosys uses blockchain during payment transactions between countries and institutions, stating that the fundamental technology of blockchain is very important.
The Blockchain In The Media Sector
As time changes, the media and entertainment industry trends correspondingly alter. Specifically, this sector involves a high amount of data transfer procedures.
The short answer is that this varies across blockchains. We’re going to take a closer look at smart contracts in the context of Ethereum and in the context of Solana - where they are referred to as “programs”.
On both of these blockchains, tokens are issued using smart contracts (on Ethereum) or programs (on Solana). How they are issued is very different.
To satisfy our hunger for this curiosity, NFTs (Non-fungible tokens) that run on blockchain was introduced. Since they’re based on blockchain, they are completely secure, and anyone can view the owner's information and the entire history of any NFT.
There might be a few questions in your mind, like where can I sell NFTs? Are they only for celebrities and millionaires? Can I use it for my start-up or small business?
How To Develop Decentralized Applications For Your Business?
Blockchain can help bank organizations to save up to 8 billion to 12 billion US dollars. This will reduce around 30% of the infrastructure costs. As of now, even government institutions have been trying to implement blockchain technology. These facts prove that blockchain will be one of the best discoveries for the digital era.
More than half of the businesses are in the process of incorporating blockchain to enhance their efficiency. Recently, blockchain applications are becoming a big deal in the market. These applications will be accessible using smartphones, so businesses can get a wide user base using them.
