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CES 2023: Mastercard’s Accelerator For Musical Artists on web3

Using the Polygon blockchain, a new program and toolset aims to equip emerging creators

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Debuting spring 2023—and announced at CES this week—the Mastercard Artist Accelerator will equip five emerging musical artists (whether they’re songwriters, producers or DJs) with mentorship, tools and technology to develop and even monetize their web3 presence. Utilizing the Polygon blockchain, Mastercard’s platform aims to inform the talent about establishing their virtual identity (including minting NFTs) as well as developing and engaging an online community. Later in …

The Credit Card That Tracks Your Climate Impact

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Using a calculation system called the Aland Index, Doconomy (in partnership with Mastercard) is offering credit card holders the opportunity to have their purchases tracked for carbon emissions—and ultimately, card users that exceed a set climate impact limit will have their spending capped. It’s an important reminder that everything—from apparel to plane tickets—comes with associated climate impact and carbon emissions. In fact, 60% of carbon …

Via dezeen.com

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Mastercard’s Pay with a Selfie Service Rolls Out

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With their new Identity Check mobile app, credit card company Mastercard now offers an authentication option outside of pin numbers and thumbprint activation. As an alternative to the aforementioned options, a selfie (aka facial recognition technology) will complete online and app-based purchases. Users are required to blink when prompted, so a photo of a photo won’t work here. The service launched in 12 European countries …

Via telegraph.co.uk

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