https://www.coindesk.com/microsoft-launches-decentralized-identity-tool-on-bitcoin-blockchain
Apparently, Microsoft is making big moves in the world of blockchain technology - and I didn't even see this coming. I know they announced it at their Build 2018, but the follow through is incredible. See below for the introduction on Microsoft Build 2018 - Intro to Blockchain.
The fact that a foundation was created with Microsoft as a founding member to begin addressing the identity problems in blockchain technology is a great sign of advancing the blockchain world and it's great for Microsoft's future.
Learn more at Decentralized Identity Foundation.
Here's a term I'll need to add into my memory: "decentralized identity (DID)".
Well, in addition to this great news is the recap of Microsoft Build 2019.
Microsoft Build 2019
Vision Keynote HighlightsFull Vision Keynote
Microsoft Build 2019 - Fluid Framework
Microsoft Build 2019 - Spatial
Microsoft Build 2019 - Teams
Microsoft Build 2019 - Four Platforms
In case the videos flew over your head or you just need a recap quickly, here are the four platforms that Microsoft will focus on in the coming years.- Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Gaming
- Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Build 2018 (Refresher)
Microsoft Build - Introduction to BlockchainVoting Technology
Microsoft's Partnership in "Free & Fair" (Voting Technology)Happy Inventing!
References
- https://www.coindesk.com/microsoft-is-pushing-new-blockchain-id-products-but-theres-pushback-too
- https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/blockchain/
- https://seekingalpha.com/article/4263360-microsoft-starbucks-ethereum-blockchain
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/darrynpollock/2019/05/14/microsoft-looking-to-build-decentralized-identity-network-on-top-of-bitcoin-blockchain/#8baaeb71de5b
- https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/06/microsoft-aims-to-modernize-and-secure-voting-with-electionguard/ (Election Guard)
- https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/06/microsoft-launches-visual-studio-online-an-online-code-editor/ (Visual Studio Online)
- https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/10/microsoft-power-bi-platform-update-aims-to-put-ai-in-reach-of-business-users/ (AI Builder)
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-terminal-preview/9n0dx20hk701?activetab=pivot:overviewtab (Windows Terminal)
- https://techvibes.com/2019/04/09/five-years-to-the-top-microsofts-software-boss-julia-liuson (Julia Liuson - MS VP Developer Division)
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-demos-electionguard-technology-for-securing-electronic-voting-machines/ (Voting Technology)
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