Author name: Andrew Amarosa

Andrew is the CSO of Pastel and is a Venture Associate at Innovating Capital, a technology fund focused on disruptive companies that has incubated Pastel Network since day one. Andrew previously worked for Darktrace Ltd, a unicorn cybersecurity company, doing business development and go-to-market strategy. He helped grow a fledgling business unit at Darktrace – Darktrace Industrial – into a major revenue generator. He has an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

permanent blockchain storage

How Permanent NFT Storage Can Prevent Disaster

A permanent NFT storage combines blockchains and InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) designed to create a secure place to hold NFTs.  Throughout 2021 NFTs (non-fungible tokens) became popular assets, with projects such as Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Cryptopunks making headlines for their large price tags.  At the same time, NFT scams and theft also …

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POAP

What is a POAP? How POAPs Influence Digital Identity 

A POAP (Proof of Attendance Protocol) is a unique NFT badge given to an attendee of a real-world or virtual cryptocurrency event.  Pronounced “poh-ap,” POAPs are used by crypto enthusiasts to record their experiences in the crypto space. They’re created as ERC-721 tokens (standard for NFTs) and must meet specific criteria to be classed as a POAP. …

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