I co-authored the FAO's first study on the use of blockchain technology in seafood value chains.
Blockchain in Seafood Value Chains
Shauna Talks Traceability
Shauna talking about traceability in the Pacific
Tech Entrepreneurship in the Pacific
Check out my interview on entrepreneurship, blockchain technology, traceability and fish!
Blockchain Potential in the Pacific Islands (Part 1 of 2)
This piece was first published by the International Center for Democratic Partnerships here - https://www.icdp.com.au/2019/11/25/blockchain-potential-in-the-pacific-islands/ Thinking of the Pacific often conjures up images of an idyllic tropical paradise with happy, smiling people in laid-back settings where time almost stands still. So, it may be surprising to some that the Pacific is the testing ground for... Continue Reading →
Growing Pacific Interest in Blockchain Technology
In June, through Pacific Connect I was fortunate to be able to facilitate a blockchain introduction workshop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, together with Tim Stasse from Ethitrade. This was the first workshop of its kind in the Solomon Islands. “Not only do Pacific Islanders have an opportunity to lead some World-first use cases in the... Continue Reading →
Blockchain in the Pacific
Over the next few blog posts I'll share my experiences with blockchain - it's been a crazy ride over the last year!
Pacific Connect
In July I took on a new consulting role with the Pacific Connect program which is an Australian DFAT-funded program being delivered by the International Centre for Democratic Partnerships (ICDP).
PNA joins the blockchain scene
My take on Pacifical's recent announcement of a blockchain solution
Start of the 2018 ConsenSys Academy Developer Program
It was around 2am Fiji Time this past Tuesday when the ConsenSys Academy Developer Program 2018 officially started. I was awake and waiting patiently for the email that would provide all the necessary access. 2018 Developer Program My scholarship application into the program was accepted after I applied and then completed an online test which... Continue Reading →
“You Wanna Make History?”
Those words got me started in blockchain. [For the uninitiated, if you have 9:56 min to spare here's a pretty good video on blockchain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3psxs3gyf8%5D Now I'm in Bonn, Germany to participate in Hack4Climate (www.hack4climate.org) which is a hackathon geared towards solving climate-related problems using blockchain tech. Wait. What's a hackathon? Good question! Never... Continue Reading →
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