It’s important to realise the scope and opportunities that equity crowdfunding offers in order to plan and execute a successful investment round. It’s certainly about more than raising money. A full appreciation of what it can achieve will influence all subsequent...
Solving problems through games is being harnessed more and more as a crowdsourcing tool to solve real-world problems by tapping into the vast, diverse, and skilled global gaming community. Through gamifying problem solving, by embedding real scientific or societal...
Crowdsourcing is being used more frequently in many business, industrial, governmental and social sectors to allow people to contribute opinions, knowledge and expertise. Crowdsourced urban planning and design is no exception. There are growing challenges to overcome...
The cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. More users are shifting away from centralized exchanges and embracing self-custody crypto, a model that grants them full control over their digital assets. This shift is driven by concerns over...
Crowdsourcing has transformed space exploration by making it more open, cost-effective, and collaborative. Although previously dominated by government agencies like NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos (in Russia), the sector has expanded to include private companies, citizen...
Several reasons explain the apparent increase in the number and complexity of digital threats that many companies face today. One significant factor is the mainstream adoption of LLMs and machine learning to automate the execution and evolution of cyberattacks. Yet,...
As we navigate through 2025, I am thrilled to announce Crowdsourcing Week’s theme of the year: "The Age of Augmented Collaboration." This theme captures a transformative moment in history where human ingenuity and emerging technologies converge to redefine how we...
Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented speed, outpacing traditional security measures and leaving organisations vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. While enterprises have historically relied on in-house security teams and outsourced firms to protect their...
Why Is Content Important? Content is the cornerstone of communication in the digital age, encompassing a wide array of formats used to inform, engage, and inspire audiences. For a blog, content typically takes the form of written articles or posts that provide...
In 2023, the journal Expert Review of Ophthalmology released an in-depth review of the applications of crowdsourcing in ophthalmology. Researchers concluded that crowdsourcing can be a valid means of improving the evaluation of ophthalmic imaging, data collection, and...
What are DePINs? DePINs leverage blockchain-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) to create decentralised, transparent, and tamper-proof systems for managing physical assets. They sit at the convergence of crowdsourcing, the gig economy, AI, and Web3 which is...
Point of Sale Marketing provides brand owners with a communication channel with consumers when they are in the very act of making selections about what to buy. Spending on this form of in-store marketing will likely increase as more technology is integrated into...
Whether it’s for retailing woes, creative droughts, or financial support, crowdsourcing is a powerful tool in the fashion industry. A study from the Journal of Retailing found crowdsourcing to be a successful forecasting device for fashion retail buying as long as...
Many people use VPNs for added privacy and security while online, as well as for a host of other benefits. However, some streaming companies and other online services have learned to identify VPN-based IP addresses, and effectively block connections using these...