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The company's journey to IPO is impressive, but the long-term upside hinges on the success of its long-term bets like ads and the enterprise platform. Last week, Instacart filed an S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for their IPO. This is an incredible moment for the company that pioneered the online grocery delivery market. Huge congratulations to the team on this milestone — it’s an impressive outcome from an 11-year journey. This, along with the Klavio and ARM IPOs, has created fresh hope that the tech IPO market is en route to recovery. Interestingly, when a company announces it intends to go public, the law requires it to open up a firehose of information. One such document is . From analyzing this document, a couple of things stand out: Instacart’s 300+ page S-1 filing In 2022, the US grocery market was $1.1 trillion, of which ~$132B is online; of this, ~$29B ran through Instacart. In other words, , pointing to a market saturation risk. Instacart already has 22% of the current total addressable market (TAM) for online grocery The company lists out a long list of potential risks (which is required and therefore expected on an S-1), and — intense competition, heavy reliance on medium-size retailers who might be consolidating/getting bigger, profitability risks to name a few, etc. many of these risks seem non-trivial While Instacart has navigated rough valuation corrections and managed to have a profitable 2022, the company still has several challenges ahead as it starts operating as a public company. In this article, we’ll talk about the company is making to set itself up for success. where the US grocery market is, Instacart’s market saturation problem, and the long (but uncertain) bets US Grocery Market and Instacart’s Market Saturation Problem To understand Instacart’s market saturation problem, let’s start with understanding the US grocery market from a couple of different lenses. One lens is looking at the overall market and what percent of it is/will be online. The total US grocery market as of 2022 is $1.1 trillion. Of this, ). ~12% is online (i.e., ~$132B Of the $132B online grocery market, Instacart ran worth of transactions in 2022, i.e., . $29B they already have ~22% of the online grocery market Also note that the total US grocery is expected to grow modestly at , which is not surprising for a mature market. While the % of this market that moves online changes meaningfully, it is estimated to cap out at ~21–24% in the next 5–10 years. ~2.3% annually As an example, per Instacart’s own reporting (chart below), in 2027, the online grocery market will be $1.3B * 21% online = ~$273B (about double what it is today). Another lens to look at the market is share by retailer. About half of the market is owned by (Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Sam’s Club), about one-fourth by (Publix, Target, Albertsons/Safeway, H-E-B, Whole Foods), and the remaining one-fourth by small local stores (convenience stores, local grocery stores, specialty grocery stores, etc.). large retailers medium retailers In other words, large retailers hold a lot of sway, followed by medium retailers. Put these two lenses together, and you start seeing the key challenges Instacart is facing. First, the overall grocery market is not growing by that much, and Instacart is facing intense competition. While Instacart wants to and not redistribute existing value, this is much harder to do in a mature market like US grocery. “grow the pie” For Instacart to succeed, the company needs to of the highly competitive online grocery market . preserve/expand its share AND increase the percentage of grocery delivery that happens online Second, Instacart needs to make itself . Large retailers (half of the grocery market) have either already invested or are starting to invest in their own technology offerings. valuable enough that large and medium retailers stick around Grocery is also a high volume, low margin business, which has resulted in more consolidation lately ( ). Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway announced they are merging As more of the medium retailers beef up to become larger, Instacart runs the risk of losing them if they choose to in-house their technology and logistics investments. For Instacart to be successful long-term, it’s critical for them to solve these two big challenges, and the company is making long-term bets in that direction. Instacart’s Long (but Uncertain) Game It’s clear from the S-1 that Instacart understands these challenges and is willing to make long-term investments. We’ll look at a few of these investments, and what the outlook looks like for each. Building Customer Loyalty to Defend Its Market Customers often don’t have loyalty toward delivery platforms and tend to switch freely to the cheapest option. While Instacart has built features that make the user experience more delightful (e.g., showing you items you have ordered before), competitors have followed suit. Instacart acknowledges : this risk As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants subside, including the cessation of government stimulus, it is increasingly important to our business and its ability to grow for consumers to perceive long-term value from Instacart versus in-store shopping or less costly alternatives, particularly for lower income consumers. They are making investments to build loyalty — both through cheaper prices derived from operational efficiencies, and an . unlimited free delivery subscription Instacart+ Though Instacart+ has an impressive 5M members and accounts for , several competitors have equivalent products that do not require explicit payments. ~57% of transaction volume For example, DoorDash’s DashPass is offered for free with , and bundles free grocery delivery along with free eCommerce shipping. some Chase credit cards Walmart+ Instacart also has a similar deal today, pointing to a likely future where several subscriptions are provided to consumers for free, thereby eroding Instacart’s advantage from Instacart+. with Chase credit cards Take it with a grain of salt since it’s one person’s experience, but the last time I ordered groceries online, I compared prices on DoorDash and Instacart (because both are more expensive than in-store). I had free subscriptions for both through credit cards. The final amount turned out to be about the same, and I ended up ordering with DoorDash — because I use the app more often for ordering from restaurants. This points to another disadvantage Instacart has over more high-frequency/ubiquitous competitors. Overall, I still think Instacart will continue to be a significant player and at least defend the % of the online grocery market they own, but I’m not bullish that this % will increase. Scaling Up Advertising for New Revenue + Subsidizing Delivery Instacart ads generated $740M in 2022 revenue. Besides creating a new revenue stream (which Instacart definitely needs given its market saturation), this descriptive chart from Instacart’s S-1 perfectly captures why advertising matters for the company: For every transaction, Instacart collects fees from retailers and from consumers. It then pays out shoppers who pick up/deliver groceries; in this part of the funnel, from a $110 transaction, Instacart gets to keep $7. There is further “cost of revenue” including but not limited to technology/infrastructure, employee salaries, etc.; of the $7, Instacart gets to keep $4 “gross profit”, i.e., a low 4% profit margin. Now, add advertising to this. What Instacart keeps goes up to $7 “gross profit”, i.e., . In other words, it increases the company’s bottom line by 50%. advertising turns Instacart from a 4% to a 6% margin business This is a very similar strategy to how . Uber successfully used ads to subsidize their low-margin delivery & rides business While the ads revenue number is impressive, what makes this product strategically valuable is what ads in the context of Instacart can drive for advertisers. Let’s look at Uber briefly, and then come back to Instacart. In the Uber analysis, I wrote about the UberEats and Uber Rides app inventory — UberEats is high intent and in context (e.g., you are searching for restaurants and you see a restaurant ad) vs. Uber Rides which is more display ads-y (e.g., you ordered a ride, there’s a free canvas there, and Uber shows you an ad for something that could be relevant to you but not contextual). differences between Between the two, I was significantly more bullish on UberEats because the value proposition to an advertiser is clear — spend ads money with Uber and directly measure the transactions it drives (the link is much less defensible for Uber Rides app ads). For the same reason, I’m very bullish about Instacart ads. Specifically, Instacart is building their ads product for — classic examples of CPG advertisers are Procter and Gamble (makes Tide pods), Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, AbInBev (makes Bud Light) to name a few. consumer packaged goods (CPG) advertisers Though CPG advertisers have some of the most sophisticated marketers in the industry, they have often struggled with measuring the direct effectiveness of their ads. For example, if you are Procter & Gamble and you want to increase sales of Tide pods, you don’t go run ads on Google, Facebook, or display. Because users don’t buy directly from Procter & Gamble, they buy from distributors/retailers like Walmart and Target. Therefore, CPG advertisers typically have to use more traditional marketing methods, like paying Walmart to show their products prominently in aisles. Another version of this is where a CPG brand spends ad dollars on behalf of some distributors, e.g., AbInBev spends ad dollars promoting Bud Light sales in a few specific bars. co-op advertising dollars While several top retailers have built sophisticated ad products for CPG advertisers (a new category of ad platforms called ), — if you are a CPG brand and you don’t sell directly to consumers, you need to rely on some sort of “estimated” measurement of how effectively your ads dollars are driving sales. retail media networks the two-hop problem still exists Their ad product , e.g., Procter & Gamble can specifically promote Tide pods when you are in the process of ordering from a Safeway near you. Instacart breaks that huge limitation. lets CPG advertisers promote specific items at specific retailers in a highly contextual format And more importantly, since the actual transaction happens within the Instacart app, Instacart can deterministically (without any “estimations”) say how much product sales were driven by ad spend. Irrespective of how mature or effective the Instacart ad product is today, the that very few other products have. ability to provide direct response advertising to CPG advertisers and measure sales outcomes with high confidence is a big moat There are a couple of advertising-related risks though. Instacart’s order numbers are flat year over year, and if this were to decline, that would hurt their ability to scale the ads products (sub-scale advertising products have a difficult time succeeding — e.g., Twitter). Also, with Instacart’s ad product, the company risks pissing off retailers who are essentially building their own ad products. Advertising often tends to be a zero-sum game, and if Procter and Gamble is spending directly with Instacart, that’s money not being spent on Safeway’s retail media network. Instacart could make the argument that it “grows the pie” for everyone, but I’m not confident this would land with retailers. My guess is that it will land in a place where Instacart agrees to some revenue share model with retailers. Overall, I’m bullish that the ads business will continue to thrive as long as it can keep up order volume. Instacart Enterprise Platform At the beginning of the S-1, Instacart CEO Fidji Simo articulates Instacart’s vision: Our vision is to build the technology that powers every single grocery transaction — working with the retailers that consumers know and love to invent the future of grocery together. And right now, that’s more important than ever. Note the language there — Instacart does not say that they want to be the primary platform for every grocery transaction. They say they want to build the technology that powers it. I have no criticism of the framing, and I think that’s a smart strategy, but I do think that the framing is a direct consequence of the market saturation problem Instacart is facing. Instacart knows that more online grocery orders cannot be their only future (or at least that there’s a ceiling on the addressable market with that approach). A few excerpts from the S-1 support this and also shine a light on how Instacart is thinking about going beyond online grocery: We (Instacart) believe the future of grocery won’t be about choosing between shopping online and in-store. Most of us are going to do both. So we want to create a truly omni-channel experience that brings the best of the online shopping experience to physical stores, and vice versa. With the business of grocery changing so quickly, many retailers need a trusted partner to help them navigate this digital transformation so that they can drive success both online and in-store. If the neighborhood grocer who has been serving their community for decades can’t find an edge, they may not be able to keep up. They are looking to address this opportunity with the — it’s essentially a Shopify-esqe offering but specifically for brick-and-mortar retailers, and supports a range of functionality across retailers’ life cycles. Some notable functionality includes: Instacart enterprise platform eCommerce: They provide white-label online storefronts for 550 brands (see screenshot of Sprouts’ storefront powered by Instacart). Fulfillment: actual delivery of orders; typically picked, packed, and delivered by Instacart shoppers, but retailers can also choose to pick and pack themselves. Ads: Power on retailers’ eCommerce storefronts sponsored products and display ads With this investment, Instacart is and , and with them long term (and not consider in-housing all of their online business). betting that they can use their existing position as retailers’ delivery partners expand that to be more strategic technology partners consequently get retailers to stick around It is a smart bet, but I think is nowhere close to a slam dunk (at least so far). Large retailers (Walmart, Kroger, etc.) control ~50% of the grocery market, and I’m skeptical that they would want to rely on Instacart’s enterprise platform as their storefront. Large companies like to minimize external dependencies because these tend to slow down product development heavily in the long term. Additionally, if I were running online grocery at Kroger, I would not want a distribution partner to also be my technology provider — because sooner or later, the partner is going to have a conflict of interest, and that won’t be a fun conversation to have. Even if I had no technical competency in-house, I would much rather hire from a long list of system integrators, or contract the work to an IT company (like Infosys, Wipro) to build an in-house system. Outsourcing tech for online grocery is likely more palatable for medium-sized retailers who are okay with strategic risk, but there have been indications that consolidation is coming (e.g., Kroger Albertsons merger), and it’s uncertain how many medium-sized retailed will continue to exist in the long term. Not to say this bet won’t be successful — just that these are non-trivial challenges that Instacart needs to address to actually make the transition to being a dual distribution + technology partner for medium and large retailers. Conclusion I think Instacart’s journey so far is nothing short of impressive, and they have clearly created a market that’s here to stay. Despite all the non-trivial challenges, I am bullish that Instacart will come out of this successful. Their ads business that caters to CPG advertisers’ direct response needs is a strong moat that can subsidize the delivery business. This, along with other operational improvements they are making, can improve their profitability and therefore at least maintain their market share of the online market (I’m skeptical about it expanding). 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Autonomous Agents and the Next Managerial Revolution

স্বায়ত্তশাসিত এজেন্ট এবং পরবর্তী ব্যবস্থাপক বিপ্লব

Autonome Agenten und die nächste Managerrevolution

Agentes Autónomos y la Próxima Revolución Gerencial

Les agents autonomes et la prochaine révolution managériale

स्वायत्त एजेंट और अगली प्रबंधकीय क्रांति

自律型エージェントと次の経営革命

자율 에이전트와 차세대 경영 혁명

Agentes Autônomos e a Próxima Revolução Gerencial

Otonom Aracılar ve Sonraki Yönetim Devrimi

Đại lý tự trị và cuộc cách mạng quản lý tiếp theo

自主代理和下一次管理革命

It wouldn’t be wrong to define the present world as the one where technology embraces anything and everything. Right from the mobile phone you are holding to the aircraft that you see flying in the sky, it is all technology. Every segment of the global marketplace is accelerating and optimizing technology to stay ahead of others. When it comes to naming the industries that are the most influenced by technology, healthcare reserves the topmost position. Undoubtedly, technological advancements are pushing hospitals and other healthcare providers to look for solutions to digitize their processes and functions. Furthermore, the situation gives rise to the need for finding reliable healthcare software development companies. As per a in the U.S. (2019), most C-suite executives deploy advanced technologies in their healthcare organization. survey conducted Below, we have brought a list for you that contains the top 10 medical software development companies that possess the potential to reform the healthcare industry. We have thoroughly researched, analyzed, and then created the list you are about to read here. Our research is entirely based on clients’ reviews and ratings, case studies, testimonials, comparative analysis, and other vital parameters. Top 3 Healthcare Software Development Services Provider RisingMax Suffescom Intellecsoft See the list of ﻿custom healthcare software development company - Healthcare Software Development Company 1. RisingMax US-based RisingMax is a healthcare software development company that delivers scalable business solutions. They cater to client’s unique needs of clients from the healthcare background and render unsurpassable and result-oriented healthcare software development services. Its scope of services includes creating patient portals, designing solutions for clinical management, , mobile health apps, and more. As reflected through their past projects, they cultivate a deep understanding of the requirements to develop apt solutions. They empower their software by incorporating emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT. The company has also nailed the art of satisfying its clients, which is exhibited in the client testimonials section of their website. home healthcare management software EHR System, EMR, Telemedicine App, Doctor On Demand, Hospital Management System Product Developed For Healthcare Industry: 2. -  Healthcare Software Company Suffescom Solutions Suffescom Solutions is another US-based software development company that has earned a reputable position on the list of the most preferred healthcare software development companies. They provide the right strategy and the right technology to develop software for healthcare organizations and enable them to propel forward. With their large-sized team of developers, the company has set numerous examples where they have assisted healthcare organizations to upscale their business. Their past performance and delivery of back-to-back successful projects speak high of their dedication and expertise. Moreover, their software products are enriched with UI/UX to render an unparalleled user experience. Over the years, they have developed an attractive portfolio that consists of various esteemed clients. 3. - Healthcare Software Development SaM Solutions SaM Solutions delivers exceptional and robust healthcare software development services and has successfully completed digital healthcare projects. Right from consulting, custom healthcare software development, portal & CMS to apps for medical staff, mobile solutions for patients, software development for medical devices, and maintenance, they do it all. The company advocates offering custom solutions to healthcare organizations because not every solution is meant for everyone. Their software products have streamlined processes for various healthcare clients. Additionally, utilizing its domain experience, passion, and technological expertise, the company strives to better its software development and deliver enterprise-grade solutions. 4. Medical software development services Intellectsoft Intellectsoft has carved a special position for itself among the most reliable healthcare software development agencies. Its cutting-edge transformative solutions and customer-centric approach make it one of the most sought-after software development firms for healthcare providers. The company provides healthcare web/mobile applications, digital healthcare solutions, IoT-powered medical solutions, EHR systems, clinical data management systems, and more. Its software products are developed explicitly to minimize the scope of human intervention/error. Powered by exemplary technical skills, the company integrates technologies like artificial intelligence and IoT to render services at par with excellence. Our tech experts also came across their genuine client testimonials and reviews that further strengthen their current position. 5. healthcare software development services Artezio Artezio is no new name and has been serving the global marketplace for more than 20 years with its healthcare software development services. The company has successfully served more than 100 clients, including various prestigious healthcare providers, pharmaceutical distributors, research organizations, and other healthcare institutions. They offers custom solutions to enable the healthcare sector break the traditional management systems by introducing its highly sophisticated and agile software products. The company’s custom healthcare software development includes a suite of systems like in-patient & outpatient record management, EHR & EMR, clinical trials management, and more. Besides, they also develop mobile apps for doctors, patients, and fitness & health. 6. Itransition healthcare software development Itransition is counted amongst those medical software development companies that are tech-driven and developers of modern healthcare solutions. It offers grounded solutions to serve the segment that serves humanity. Its custom healthcare solutions are at par with excellence and never fail to deliver what the healthcare providers demand for bettering their services. The company’s healthcare solutions consist of consumer health apps, patient portals, clinical & health management systems, medical practice management & operations system, and more. Its existence has facilitated the growth of healthcare organizations by managing their workflows and automating their processes. 7. Velvetech Velvetech develops healthcare solutions that match the needs of healthcare organizations. Amazingly, they have been serving the healthcare providers with their solutions for more than 15 years now. The projects developed by Velvetech leverage the potential of technologies like blockchain, AI & Machine Learning, the Internet of Medical Things, and more. The company also develops software as a medical device (SaMD) that is highly compatible with tablets, smartphones, and desktops. Besides, they also build practice management systems, medical billing solutions, post-acute-care coordination solutions, and more. 8. Oxagile healthcare software development services Oxagile is one of the most reliable healthcare software development companies that assist caregivers with medical software products. The company has a vast track record of developing software solutions that enhance diagnostics, treatment, medical workflows, and day-to-day management solutions. At Oxagile, they build custom healthcare solutions for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions. The company offers medical software, including EMR, EHR & PHM, lab information systems, E-prescriptions, patient portals, hospital asset tracking, and revenue cycle management. Their software products are enriched with UI and UX that makes them highly appreciable amongst clients. Powered by Cloud, their patient portal, health tracker, and feature-rich analytics solutions are amongst the most demanded solutions by the clients. 9. Elinext Elinext is an established name and has earned a reputation amongst healthcare software development agencies. Talking about its inception, it dates back to 1997. Since then, they have grown by leaps and bounds and have built significant healthcare IT solutions for hospitals, pharmacies, dental practitioners, and other healthcare industry verticals. Their expertise revolves around automating workflows, optimizing cost, improving diagnostics and treatment, enhancing patient engagement, and minimizing risk. Their scope of healthcare solutions consists of radiology software, patient portals, Mhealth apps, healthcare analytics software, cancer detection systems, and more. Elinext’s solutions are backed by modern technologies that lead them to meeting industry standards. 10. DaffodilSW healthcare software development company DaffodilSW has made its presence felt by outsmarting many custom healthcare software development firms. Its smart and user-friendly healthcare software products enable healthcare providers to redefine the way patient’s needs were addressed till now. The company delivers the development of custom EMR/EHR solutions, hospital & practice management solutions, patient engagement software, telehealth solutions, emergency response systems, on-demand healthcare solutions, fitness apps, and healthcare information exchange. The company's customer success stories speak high of its expertise and their flawless software products. Daffodil boasts of numerous happy customers because it houses solutions that can take healthcare organizations to the next level. Their propelled abilities have helped many healthcare providers in achieving their goals of providing better care to patients while managing their workflows. Why Should Healthcare Organizations Get Healthcare Software Developed? Times have changed, and so has the perception of the global marketplace. Maximum industries are inching towards digitization, and the healthcare industry is no exception. However, the question here is what importance does healthcare software hold, and why should healthcare organizations get software developed? Here are a few reasons that will explain its importance and why you should look for the best custom healthcare software development company. Healthcare software products enable quick access to patient records from inpatient and remote locations. This feature adds to the efficiency of healthcare organizations and bettering their care while coordinating within the system. Quick Access The most reliable healthcare software development agencies integrate modern technologies into their software products and effectively support clinical decisions. Moreover, robust healthcare software offers clinical alerts, reminders, and medical information. Effective Decision Support Healthcare software comes with performance-improvement tools and real-time quality reporting to keep the healthcare providers updated on every key aspect related to the patient, diagnoses, treatment, and other verticals. Real-Time Quality Reporting A healthcare software incorporates legible and complete documentation to bring accuracy in coding and billing. This feature prevents manual errors from occurring while the hospital staff maintains the financial records. It also keeps the patients & family at ease throughout their stay at the hospital facility. Accurate Coding & Billing The provision of reliable point-of-care information and reminders that notify critical health interventions makes it a must-have digital product for healthcare providers. Doctors and medical staff can keep monitoring patient’s health. Health Interventions Most healthcare software development firms prefer integrating the e-Prescriptions feature into their healthcare software products. The functionality allows the electronic sending of prescriptions to the pharmacy. e-Prescriptions Solutions like cloud computing systems and SaaS-enabled allow healthcare providers to use the software and its services anywhere without any discomfort. Convenience Of Use Electronic Health Records Custom healthcare software development companies acknowledge the importance of automation. This is why healthcare software products possess features that reduce the need for staff to maintain everything manually. Reduction Of Manual Intervention Electronic referrals promote convenient and hassle-free follow-up care with specialists. Follow-Up Care After knowing the above-mentioned astounding benefits that healthcare software can bring for your organization, it becomes next to impossible to deny its importance. And now that you have learned them, it’s time to know about the next five medical software development companies. Read through. Did you know? Technology-driven innovation has the power to improve the understanding of patients, enable the delivery of more convenient, individualized care, and create $350 billion–$410 billion in annual value by 2025. The remote patient monitoring market is expected to reach US$31.326 billion by the end of 2023, increasing from US$15.871 billion in 2017, growing at a of 12% during the forecast period. CAGR Statistics are endless that advocate the importance of healthcare software for the industry that saves lives. Factors To Consider Before Choosing A Healthcare Software Development Company While our list of the best healthcare software development agencies is not exhaustive, there are many others firms in the marketplace. Admittedly, not every agency is worth hiring, and you should always consider a few key factors before hiring one. Let us have a quick glance at those factors. Medical needs Technical skills and expertise of the firm Market reputation of the firm Budget Bearing these aspects in mind, you can well analyze and compare between various firms and boil down to one. Wrapping Up: The market is flooded with innumerable companies that provide healthcare software development services. Our tech experts keep a close eye on the healthcare software development companies and keep reviewing them to help the readers stay updated and educated. Furthermore, this piece is a result of months of research and analysis with our team working to bring the most insightful information for you. We hope this blog post allowed you to dive deeper and select the best healthcare software development company to reach the shores of successful healthcare provision.

10 Best Healthcare Software Development Companies of 2023

Healthcare technology refers to any software or IT tools developed to boost hospital and organizational productivity, improve the overall quality of care, and provide better insights into treatments or procedures. The healthcare industry is a $2 trillion giant facing complex challenges like insane costs, thorough regulations, limited access, and physician burnouts, among many other problems. Forcing healthcare companies to look for alternatives to provide disruptive solutions, and of course, technology is a key ally. In the past few years, we have accelerated growth in health tech, with technology helping in every step of our healthcare experience to improve quality and efficiency. We still have a long way to go regarding healthcare, so companies are in an excellent position to bring innovation and improvement by introducing life-changing tools and software. To do so, it's important to work with a healthcare software development company that understands the industry, excels at technology, and has expertise in regulations and compliance. We researched the market to be able to provide a list of the top healthcare software development companies that have the potential to build outstanding digital products. We based this list on the top healthcare software development companies according to , , and . We evaluated experience, portfolios, tech stack, compliance, client reviews, team sizes, and value propositions to determine the ideal partners when it comes to health tech: Clutch Designrush Google Rankings ★★★★★ 5.0 Rating 1. Healthcare Software Development Company | Light-it - Light-it is an award-winning healthcare software development company that builds outstanding digital products. Their clients range from fresh start-ups to leading 500 companies. They manage an expert team by offering end-to-end product development and staff augmentation services. As healthcare product builders, they combine technical capabilities with thorough expertise in healthcare and industry-specific regulations. Their scope includes web&app development, road mapping, and UX/UI design. They have experience developing medical software solutions in multiple healthcare fields, such as pharmaceuticals, medical data management, hospitals, and digital consultations. As a healthcare software development company, its biggest asset is working as genuine partners with its clients and being involved in every step of the process. - ★★★★★ 4.9 Rating 2. Intellectsoft Healthcare Software Development Company | Intellectsoft has a great position in the niche, being one of the most reliable healthcare software developers. They have specialized in health since 2007, giving them over 15 years of experience. They bring top-notch domain expertise, exceptional talent, and innovative thinkers to deliver quality healthcare solutions. The company provides web/mobile applications, hospital information systems, EHR systems, IoMT, data engines, and remote medical care solutions. As a software development company, they also specialize in other industries like construction, insurance, e-commerce, etc., and have great experience in each one. Intellectsoft stands out for its years of experience and the use of innovative technology. ★★★★★ 4.8 Rating 3. - Healthcare Software Development Company | Sciencesoft Sciencesoft is a leading healthcare software development company with over 17 years of experience in the industry. They offer full-cycle IT services for medical organizations to build thriving solutions without expanding their in-house team. They deliver excellent custom solutions by combining deep industry expertise, innovation, and the latest technology. Their healthcare IT services cover IT modernization, cloud migration, care delivery digitalization, and IT support, among others. With so many years of experience, they have expertise in most healthcare niches and a vast number of developers, designers, and engineers in their team. ★★★★★ 4.9 Rating 4. Itransition - Healthcare Software Development Company | Itransition is a tech-driven medical software development company. They deliver innovative and custom healthcare solutions to improve health services and people's lives. The company offers a wide range of solutions, such as health apps, patient portals, and medical practice management & operations systems. They deliver tech solutions and services for healthcare organizations and practitioners, nursing homes, diagnostic and research centers, assisted living facilities, medical ISVs, and device manufacturers. As a software company, they focus on usability and security, which guarantees a seamless operation and a positive user experience. ★★★★★ 4.9 Rating 5. Cleveroad - Healthcare Software Development Company | Cleveroad offers custom healthcare software development to optimize workflows at medical facilities and digitalize healthcare to improve interoperability. Their services are for all industry institutions, such as telemedicine, medical, remote care, and physical and mental well-being. They provide treatment/patient support, internal operability, management software, and patient solutions. They have an outstanding team of developers that focus on building innovative solutions that optimize services and workflows and enhance the interaction between providers and patients. ★★★★ 4.0 Rating 6. Artezio - Healthcare Software Development Company | Artezio has been offering healthcare software development services for over 20 years, so they are a well-known name in the industry. Those many years of experience have led them to build solutions for more than 100 clients, including recognized companies in different healthcare spaces (providers, pharmaceuticals, researchers, etc.). They aim to disrupt traditional management systems by offering custom healthcare solutions that are sophisticated and agile. Some of the systems they manage include EHR & EMR, patient record management, clinical trials management, and developing web and mobile products. All in all, they are one of the best options when it comes to healthcare software development, and it shows with their numerous positive reviews. Tips on How to Choose the Best Healthcare Software Development Company Once you have decided to work with a healthcare software development partner, there are numerous options to choose from, and it can be hard to evaluate each one, especially since they all claim to be experts in their field. So, how can you choose the ideal one to reach your goals? Analyze their experience and areas of expertise as a healthcare software developer The healthcare industry presents significant challenges, especially in building products, since many regulations, standards, and compliance requirements need to be met in every step of the development process. Experienced healthcare developers will help you navigate these challenges and assist you. Investigate their portfolio to see the quality of their work. It's important to review the portfolio of your potential healthcare software development partners to analyze their past projects and understand if they match your requirements regarding quality. Also, it's a good idea to research to see if they serve organizations within your niche. Some factors when evaluating the portfolio are: Type of healthcare products they delivered in the past The type of clients they have partnered with The complexity of the projects they have worked on The involvement and support they provide to their partners The technologies they work best with Reviews are a great way to discover how customers feel about each company and how they helped them create their healthcare software solutions. With each review, you can evaluate the human side of the equation and each company's involvement with its projects. Look for reviews and ratings to understand the quality of the service When building innovative solutions, the cost-to-quality ratio is an essential aspect to analyze before choosing your tech partner. Everyone has a budget, and it's important to be clear about it from the beginning to understand which company will be the best fit for your project. Know the cost of developing healthcare software Evaluate the best engagement model based on your project to choose a company that is aligned with it. Engagement models define the different ways in which the collaboration between you and your partner can be: Fixed price model: The healthcare software development company provides a fixed quote for their work. This model can be helpful for short-term projects or projects with a crystal clear scope. Time and material model: In this case, the team provided for the project is based on time and material. As a client, you will agree to pay per time and developer based on a mutually agreed hourly rate. This model is ideal when you need flexibility and scalability and the project is long-term. Dedicated Hiring Model: It refers to an agreement between you and the development company, where the company will provide software development talent on a long-term basis depending on your demands on experience and expertise. This is ideal for clients looking to extend their team or who need more flexibility. Many might believe that launching the product is the final step, but this is only the beginning. The market and user demands keep changing, so ongoing development will be necessary in many cases. And even if there were no need to keep developing or optimizing features, there would be obstacles that must be faced post-launch. Ask the different potential partners about the support and maintenance they offer. Evaluate what the healthcare software development company will offer post-launch. The human aspect will be vital to making the right decision. Get to know the other company to fully understand how they work, if they are a cultural fit, if they will really be partners or just offer software, etc. Schedule a meeting to get to know them. Some Questions You Should Ask Your Healthcare Software Development Company: Do you understand the HIPAA compliance requirements that might apply to my healthcare product? What other regulations will I need to take into consideration? Do you have expertise in the healthcare industry? Do you offer end-to-end product development? Can we sign an NDA? Can I have the contact information of your previous clients? What is your working methodology? How experienced are your software developers, QA engineers, and designers? How often and how will we communicate during development? Will I be provided with full access to their code? Criteria for Choosing the Right Healthcare Software Development Company This checklist will cover the essential characteristics a custom software company should have: [ ] Track record, rankings, and customer reviews. A great place to check for this is Clutch.co [ ] The development methodology and how close it is to your own (most clients choose agile, but it's still important to ask) [ ] Compliance when it comes to privacy and security regulations. [ ] The size of the company (it will tell you a lot about their involvement and expertise) [ ] Their technological expertise in healthcare software development and their tech stack. [ ] They have capacity and scalability. In conclusion, the fast-growing health tech industry presents incredible challenges that push companies to find disruptive and innovative solutions, and to do so, having a technological partner is critical. The market is flooded with countless healthcare software development companies that can provide this service, so it is important to consider all your requirements and do extensive research before choosing one.

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Introduction I’ve only been in Web3 for about a year now, but I can honestly say that NFTs are the most exciting aspect about it for me. I’m not talking about Apes or Punks, however. PFP (profile picture) projects and art, although cool and a simple proof of concept for the technology, won’t create a better world. Instead, I’m excited about the actual utility of NFTs. Allowing gamers to own their assets, delivering fair royalty commissions to musicians and artists, and making concert tickets impossible to scalp while providing a sweet digital memento are some of the use cases I find interesting. However, building and interacting with NFTs aren’t always the easiest thing to do. As developers, we need clear resources to build projects effectively in order to give our users a better experience. I recently heard about , so I thought I would check it out and see how it could improve my development workflow. In this article, I will explore the capabilities of Infura’s NFT API and test it out using a Lootbox NFT sample project from Infura’s Github. Infura’s private beta for their NFT API What is the Infura NFT API? According to on Infura’s website, the NFT API will help me “accelerate my time to value” and allow me to interact with anything related to NFTs through a convenient SDK. In addition, I can build and verify my NFTs, create metadata templates and easily mint NFTs. So my first impression is that I can start creating and interacting with NFTs using API endpoints rather than building smart contracts and deploying them. this blog post Sounds pretty useful! And I’m all for testing any tool that will help improve my development processes. Infura’s NFT API suite seems helpful for any dev transitioning from Web2, since you can run API endpoints without Solidity. Now let’s dive deeper and see what this NFT API is capable of. Infura NFT API Capabilities A quick glance through the on Infura’s website proves my first impression correct. I will be able to deploy and call methods on my NFT contracts using Infura’s API endpoints, without having to actually write the smart contract code. This is a huge time saver! NFT API documentation is straightforward. I create the NFT metadata in JSON format, in another Infura project, then create a simple deployment script and run it with node. I also have to make a file to hold some environment variables. My deployment script ends up looking something like this: Deploying a contract upload the metadata to IPFS .env import { config as loadEnv } from 'dotenv';
import { SDK, Auth, TEMPLATES } from '@infura/sdk';

loadEnv();

const auth = new Auth({
      projectId: process.env.INFURA_PROJECT_ID,
      secretId: process.env.INFURA_PROJECT_SECRET,
      privateKey: process.env.WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY,
      chainId: 4,
    });

const sdk = new SDK(auth);

const myNFTContract = await sdk.deploy({
   template: TEMPLATES.ERC721Mintable,
   params: {
     name: 'My NFT Contract',
     symbol: 'MYNFT',
     contractURI: 'https://MY_NFT_METADATA_URL',
   },
 });
console.log(`Contract address is: ${myNFTContract.contractAddress}`); Then, I run it with Node. Infura creates a smart contract for me and uploads it to Ethereum behind the scenes. After that, I just need to make sure I have some tokens for whichever I have specified in my code. In this case, the Rinkeby testnet (chainId: 4). From here, I could from this contract or gather the contract metadata. chainId mint NFTs This is a much easier method to create an NFT contract than writing Solidity code and deploying it myself! The NFT API also provides methods for from wallets, from one wallet to another, and a host of other . These include , , and . gathering NFT info transferring NFTs NFT methods adding an address to the minter list setting royalty info changing the contract URI Overall, it seems that Infura’s NFT API indeed helps improve my development workflow. Having all the necessary functionality for building and interacting with NFTs packaged together in an easy-to-use SDK is quite convenient! But enough about what it can do, let’s see how this API works! The Lootbox Project Along with the NFT API, Infura released an to demo its capabilities. All I will have to do is input an Infura project ID and secret, then connect my MetaMask wallet to the dapp frontend. Then the dapp uses the API to fetch all my NFTs to display nicely in the frontend. So to break that down, I will need the following things for this project: NFT Gallery Project on their Github An Infura account Infura Project ID and Secret A with NFTs in it MetaMask wallet extension Let’s get started! Step 1 - The Infura Project ID and Secret Before starting the Lootbox project, I want to gather the necessary items. So first, I’ll head to , log in, and create a new project. Then, I can grab the and for use later. infura.io Project ID Project Secret Step 2 - MetaMask This step will be quick because I already have the extension installed in my browser. If someone following along with this article doesn’t, however, head to and the extension for your specific browser. Then follow the steps to create a new account. metamask.io download Next, I’ll sign in and switch accounts to the wallet address that holds my NFTs. If you need to acquire an NFT, you can head to and buy one or try to create one yourself using the Infura NFT API 😉. Either way, you will need some ETH in your wallet. your favorite marketplace Step 3 - Setting Up The Project With all the prep work out of the way, I can start building the project. So next, I’ll clone the project repo onto my local machine. I’ll first navigate to the folder I want to work out of and then type the following command: git clone https://github.com/INFURA/nft-api-lootbox-gallery-app.git Next, I will change directories into the project folder and install dependencies using : yarn cd nft-api-lootbox-gallery-app
yarn After everything is installed, the last thing I need to do is create a file to store my environment variables and secrets. I’ll just copy the file that’s already there and add my variables to it. .env cp .env .env.local Now I’ll open up the project and add my and from my recently created Infura project. There’s also an option to input the Account Address of any wallet to view their NFTs, but I’ve got my own I want to see in the Lootbox NFT Gallery. Project ID Project Secret With all the setup out of the way, I can finally run the Lootbox project. But first, I want to browse through the code to see what’s happening under the hood. Step 4 - The Lootbox Code Based on the of the Lootbox project, the most important components are in the , , and files. So I’m going to browse those and see if I can figure out how this project uses the Infura NFT API. README file pages/index.tsx hooks/useWallet.ts pages/api/assets.ts After looking through these files, I can see the file contains the code which displays the frontend for the project. If the state variable is true, then it should display my NFTs. If it’s false, then it should display the welcome text with the button. This Connect Wallet button connects to some functions in the file, so I’ll check there next. pages/index.tsx showGallery Connect Wallet hooks/useWallet.ts In the file, I can see the function which is supposed to grab my NFTs. Specifically, the function. hooks/useWallet.ts getTokens const getTokens = async (accountAddress: string) => {
    try {
      const { data } = await axios.post('/api/assets', { accountAddress });
      return data.assets;
    } catch (error) {
      setTimeout(() => {
        setErrorMessage('Error getting tokens');
      }, 2000);
      return;
    }
  }; This function seems to make a POST request using a parameter from the file and return the results with my assets. So looking into the file, I can see where the NFT API is being used. /api/assets pages/api/assets.ts try {
    const { data } = await axios.get(  `https://nft.api.infura.io/networks/1/accounts/${accountAddress}/assets/nfts`,
      {
        headers: {},
        auth: {
          username: `${process.env.INFURA_PROJECT_ID}`,
          password: `${process.env.INFURA_PROJECT_SECRET}`
        }
      }
    );

    return res.status(200).json({
      assets: data.assets,
    }); This code calls the , using my and to access my account, and returns my NFTs in a JSON object. Following the path back to the file, if the function from doesn’t timeout, it will return my NFTs, switch the state variable to , and display my NFTs on the page. get function of the NFT API Infura Project ID Project Secret pages/index.tsx getTokens hooks/useWallet.ts setGallery true Cool! So I’ve got an idea of how it works, let’s see it in action! Step 5 - Running The Lootbox Project To run the project locally, I just need to type: yarn dev After navigating to , I can see a nice-looking frontend for the Lootbox Project. http://localhost:3000/ Clicking on prompts my MetaMask wallet to pop up to approve the connection request. Connect Wallet After connecting, it immediately starts fetching my tokens. This is the point where I now know the dapp is using the NFT API. Once the fetch is successful, it displays my NFTs in a fancy gallery, allowing me to browse and choose each one to get a better look at them. Neat! Conclusion My verdict on the Infura NFT API is that it's a tool that cuts down my development time, and there’s quite a bit I can do with it. It’s handy to build, mint, and interact with NFTs from an easy-to-use API. Although I am more familiar with building NFT contracts with Solidity and deploying them with Truffle, I can easily see how this would help smooth the transition of a Web2 dev into Web3. Using JavaScript rather than writing a smart contract will be a huge time saver for many Web2 developers. I would suggest trying the NFT API out for yourself. It’s still in private beta, but anyone can . For more information on its capabilities, you can check out or . register this YouTube demo Infura’s documentation Also published . here

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I had a chance to catch up with Eloisa Marchesoni, a highly-regarded token expert and consultant. As I transition away from writing about specific altcoins, I thought you might like to hear a little about her journey and perspective on altcoins. If you can find some time, I’d encourage you to look into what she’s doing. You can find some good links at the end of this post. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Eloisa Marchesoni. I’m a 24-year-old Italian-American born in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. I am a crypto-entrepreneur and modern digital nomad, tokenomics expert, tech business angel, fixed passive income crypto investor, and freelance consultant. I’m also a member of numerous blockchain associations, including the newly-formed GMI Super PAC. When I was a student at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, I did well but got tired of being the typical valedictorian and felt like it wasn't what I wanted. At the time, ICOs were starting to become a thing. I had already purchased some cryptocurrencies, then waited for the ICO bubble to pop to officially start in crypto as a token model artist. It was a big pivot - I had planned on a career in management consulting with McKinsey. Later on, I met Giacomo Arcaro and his growth hacker team. After building our skills together, we started to work on innovation consulting management following the crypto trends. I still work with him, but now I'm focusing my attention on DeFi, NFTs, and especially on projects aimed at aiding the mass adoption of blockchain technology and its applications. What got you interested in cryptocurrency? The crypto world has interested me for a long time, mainly because of its potential to make our world a better place to live in. I also enjoy seeing the constant growth behind a new continuous chain of innovation and efficiency backed by wonderful and diverse projects. I was shy in the beginning. As I started gaining experience [in the crypto industry] around the world, I felt like the crypto world was an important part of me and my role as a young woman was overall accepted.  People have always been welcoming and nobody ever took advantage of me. With crypto, I felt truly valued for my skills and ability. That led me to public speaking. People kindly appreciated what I had to say, like specific insight into certain sectors, which I could adapt to the various geographic areas I went to and the people I spoke to. It makes me feel grateful to everything and everyone that I have credibility and growing opportunities through those public interactions. You’ve advised teams on initial coin offerings (ICOs), initial exchange offerings (IEOs), and security token offerings (STOs). What are some challenges these teams face when launching, building, and growing projects? ICOs, STOs, and IEOs encompass different methods to raise funds through a token offering. Unfortunately, the regulatory hurdles associated with these fundraising methods are constantly changing, and businesses need to make a constant and important effort to keep up with the whole process. For example, the main issues that can occur in ICOs are a declined market acceptance due to scams and frauds. Also, the issuer needs to manage all logistics involved, including KYC verifications, and he or she can’t directly give the possibility to offer monetary returns to investors. Challenges for the IEOs are obtaining a regulator's approval. Finally, the STO model (which appeared as an alternative to ICO) requires an important financial/time investment to comply with the requirements of [relevant] legislation. It also has a lack of anonymity and limited access to investors for the offering. At present, I only advise on reverse offerings, since these actually are backed by the traction gained and the social proof that a project already was able to build on the web. [Author’s Note—reverse offerings involve established companies issuing tokens or incorporating them into their businesses. The most famous example is probably Libra/Diem, which failed but represents one type of reverse offering model.] In the past two years, I’ve seen a big evolution and diversification in tokenomics, treasury policies, and incentive structures. How do you make sense of the different approaches? I consider a number of factors when looking at crypto tokenomics. Perhaps the most important is to understand how the digital currency will be used. Is there a clear link between platform usage and the service being built? Also, good tokens have a strong chance that a growing service will require purchases and usage that ultimately help increase the price. To decide a token's worth and minimize the risk as much as possible there must be clear steps: Allocation and distribution of tokens—seeing how the token is distributed and checking if there’s any wallet that keeps hoarding a significant percentage of the circulating token supply. This means a huge risk of the whale dumping their holding and dropping the price of the token in an instant. Token supply and market capitalization—the higher a token’s market cap and the lower its circulating supply, the more valuable it could be in the future. Token model—does it make sense? Also, you should look for details regarding the project’s team and the team members’ backgrounds. What do you look for in strong projects? What I personally look for and what, to me, defines a strong project can be only found and understood by research and steps. For instance, the team. Finding out who they are is key, so the founder, advisors, the CEO, and anyone who is part of the team, I must observe what their previous jobs were and make sure they're experts in their fields. It's also good to check if they have a good track record and if they were ever involved in any scams or fraud allegations in the past. Overall we want to make sure we can work together and understand if they have the ability to deliver what they promise. The idea and the project itself, too. I like to participate in projects that solve real-world problems and understand the unique general selling propositions offered. Also, the community and long-term growth. Does the project have a strong and impactful community for the long term? I make sure to check every platform to further understand the long term impact and interaction. Do you think regulations will change the way founders develop cryptocurrencies? Although crypto regulations have failed to materialize for the past several years, it shouldn't stop founders and crypto entrepreneurs from preparing for what many people perceive as inevitable. I think regulations will change the way founders develop cryptocurrencies. They will have to partner with larger crypto companies that already have established relationships with regulating bodies or instead cultivate market influence, but that entails building a sizable customer base which could get a company a seat at the table to help co-create policy. . There is an urgent need for cross-border collaboration and cooperation to address the technological, legal, regulatory, and supervisory challenges. Setting up a comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated regulatory approach to crypto is a daunting task. But if we start now, we can achieve the policy goal of maintaining financial stability while benefiting from the benefits that the underlying technological innovations bring. You’ve spoken all over the world. Can you tell us about some of your experiences? I found great inspiration in my role and this sector thanks to the experience I gained, the knowledge that was brought to me, and the various cultures and people that were willing to listen to me in informal fireside talks and speeches on stage. I’m the youngest internationally-known female consultant in crypto. At 18 years of age, I was an ICO, IEO and STO advisor across Russia, South Eastern Asia, Latin America and Europe. Although I had a particularly shy and introverted attitude, I am grateful and have big dreams for the future. This field doesn't have many young women but I always felt welcomed and happy to be a part of the sector. People were always humble and accepting of me. My skill set was seen and appreciated. I slowly improved my public speaking and authority. I feel very lucky to have such an important impact on people. Public speaking is a skill I’m actively working on. Perfection needs lots of practice! At first, the idea of speaking to an audience of 1500+ people made me nervous, but I’m much more confident now. The first conference I spoke at was in-person, the 2018 edition of AIBC in Malta, so the scariest part was seeing everyone in the huge gala watching me (or not), and I could hear the crowd’s response. Despite my nervousness and the pressure of live reactions, I found that I really enjoyed speaking at that conference. That’s when I started proposing myself for and then being invited to various other conferences as a speaker. I put so much attention on the technicalities of my speeches, at first, but then noticed that what makes a speech great is just two very natural skills that anyone wanting to step on stage should have: authenticity and storytelling. Exceptional keynotes have a unique touch and play a specific role. The expert knowledge that is to be enthusiastically conveyed to the audience is freshly packaged in a story. The keynote is closely tied to the person of the keynote speaker. I set it up so that my personality, charisma make the speech unforgettable. Professional keynote speakers like myself live their topic on stage, and that is why they embody their message 100% as speakers, thus not needing to panic about the planning too much, at least after the first few experiences. Since then, I’ve appeared on TV shows and TV news outlets, like the Australian TickerNews and others. I can share with you some of the engagements with TV shows and podcasts, for example the three listed below: Token Model Architecture HODL Dogecoin? Cryptocurrency Expert Opines Eloisa Marchesoni, Blockchain, DeFi, NFT, Token Model Architecture Influencer and Thought Leader What areas of the crypto industry do people ask you about the most? Definitely anything that has to do with Web3. Web3 is a rebranding of crypto and blockchain, the technology is based around a worldwide network of computers that talk to each other and validate and record transactions without human intervention or centralized oversight. It’s a very promising long term impact and I think this may be a powerful and interesting way for people to collect and speculate on digital artifacts. That’s potentially meaningful for people who create art and people who like to buy art. The rise of technologies such as distributed ledgers and storage on blockchain will allow for data decentralization and create a transparent and secure environment. Web 3.0 puts the power back in the hands of users, bidding farewell to the data hegemony and data exploitation of the centralized platforms. Compared with the current Web 2.0 landscape characterized by centralized platforms that store and monetize user data, Web 3.0 represents a more open, transparent, and decentralized future. People want to know, when will it become real? How will technologies integrate to make it real? Also, people ask me which projects will make it as dominant designs for the future Web3. Where do you see the most growth opportunities in crypto right now? I see a lot of growth opportunities in the crypto market as a whole, especially Ethereum. Ethereum represents a sustainable, function-oriented approach to cryptocurrency. Some of the most popular dApp projects include decentralized finance (DeFi) and a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. Because it's an open-source network, developers can also build new projects on the blockchain. This creates virtually unlimited potential for Ethereum. All of these dApps require the use of Ether, so if any of them become widely adopted, Ethereum will benefit from it—even if ETH itself does not become a mainstream form of currency. One of Ethereum's founders, Vitalik Buterin, has claimed that after the Ethereum 2.0 transition, the network could potentially handle up to 100,000 transactions per second. These faster transaction times can help Ethereum scale and give it a better chance at becoming widely adopted. I see a great growth opportunity and it might come sooner than you think considering the next wave of DeFi will see users utilizing L2 chains, interacting freely or at near-zero cost with newer DeFi applications. Ethereum Layer-1 is expensive, but Layer-2 will make Ethereum transfers possible for as little as $3, token transfers for $7, and token swapping for $16. Where can people learn more about you? As a young entrepreneur, I try to use as many platforms as possible to share my personal opinions in crypto investments, especially on Twitter, where I share most of my thoughts about finance in general and the future of blockchain. You can learn even more about me on my Everipedia page . I also have a personal where I have all of my previous and current job experiences. Eloisa Marchesoni Linkedin Profile I have been cited and quoted in several news articles, too, in which I share my opinions on finance and talk about my goals, achievements and projects. For that, just look me up on Google News! Some examples I am proud of: ( ) Did the Crypto Bubble Just Burst? 7 Experts Weigh In NASDAQ ( ) These crypto-influencers distributed more than $20,000 of crypto to ‘homeless’ on Wall Street The Hindu ( ) Crypto volatility hits banks, celebs and everyday investors The Hill ( ) El Salvador’s Bitcoin plans: Disruptive or dangerous? Fortune ) Crypto investors to Elon Musk: Please stop tweeting! (CNN Business Mark Helfman publishes the newsletter. He is also the author of three books and a top bitcoin writer on and . Learn more about him in his . Crypto is Easy Medium Hacker Noon bio Originally published in Cryptowriter .

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