Convergence: when networks start thinking

The "On Trac(k)" podcast, hosted by OriginTrail, will feature Ethernet inventor Dr. Bob Metcalfe on May 16th at 13:00 UTC.

The upcoming episode, titled "Convergence: when networks start thinking", will also feature Žiga Drev and Brana Rakic from OriginTrail.

Together they will discuss Metcalfe’s Law, the convergence of physical and digital networks, and the collective intelligence that emerges from decentralized networks.

Dr. Metcalfe is known for his work in networking and venture capital. He is a founding host of the Connected Impact podcast series.

OriginTrail is a decentralized protocol that enables efficient data sharing among various entities in a multi-chain ecosystem.

The protocol was first introduced in 2018 on Ethereum as the first-ever “Decentralized Knowledge Graph”.

OriginTrail promotes multi-chain interoperability among participants in the data-sharing ecosystem, allowing users to store and access shared and discoverable data within the network.

Currently, OriginTrail is interoperable with Ethereum, Polygon, and Gnosis Chain.

OriginTrail’s native token is fundamentally an ERC-20 cryptocurrency, which can be traded with other cryptocurrencies on the Ethereum platform.

After the Ethereum Merge, transactions involving the token are validated using the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, reinforcing the token’s credibility and security within the ecosystem.