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Is the future of your TV decentralised?

Beyond the Buffer – The Blockchain Revolution in Streaming Could future streaming and VoD platforms operate without centralised corporate control? While established services compete with exclusive content and subscription models, blockchain technology is emerging as a potential disruptor, offering alternative frameworks for video content creation, distribution and consumption. Blockchain-based streaming, in fact, introduces decentralised networks […]

May 8, 2025

The rising impact of blockchain technology in media distribution

Blockchain technology, long associated with cryptocurrencies, is making waves in the media distribution sector. Its decentralised nature offers unique advantages for content creators and distributors, addressing issues like copyright protection, revenue distribution, and accessibility. Here’s a look at how blockchain is reshaping the media landscape while enhancing security, efficiency, and transparency for all stakeholders. Wider […]

February 19, 2025

Vivendi: Content protection initiatives

Media conglomerate Vivendi has taken several initiatives to protect and promote the creations of its various businesses. The objective is to ensure greater transparency and authenticity of the content produced in the digital ecosystem and to certify that it has been produced in whole or in part by a human being or by artificial intelligence. […]

June 20, 2024By Colin Mann

Blockchain TV is a story we’ve heard before

Despite decades of research and innovation, TV remains one of the more static technologies entertaining British households. However, as its history stretches back to the 1920s when Scottish engineer John Logie Baird started experimenting with his ‘Televisor’, it’d be understandable if the nearly 100-year-old invention felt a little sore with time. It’s perhaps fairer to […]

May 21, 2024

Survey: Sports media innovation cycles accelerating

Almost four out of five sports executives (79 per cent) believe automated content creation will impact their business significantly, 61 per cent believe remote production technology will be just as game-changing, according to the latest installment of Altman Solon’s 2023 Global Sports Survey. The survey of over 150 global sports executives and 2,500 consumers across […]

February 27, 2024

WWE signs Panini Blockchain deal

The Superstars of WWE are joining Panini Blockchain with the release of Blockchain Donruss Elite WWE. The product introduces the Panini digital card debuts of WWE Superstars, including John Cena, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Roman Reigns, Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Lyra Valkyria and more. The platform is a secure environment to purchase and […]

February 15, 2024

Study: Brits believe new tech will offer better work-life balance

With over a third (36 per cent) of workers concerned about the impact of technological changes and what this will mean for them, Virgin Media O2 Business has published a study on the future of work.   The pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid work, mostly benefitting desk-based workers. Meanwhile, deskless workers like teachers, nurses and engineers […]

December 5, 2023

WBHE announces The Flash Web3 Movie Experience

Warner Bros Home Entertainment (WBHE), in partnership with content blockchain pioneer Eluvio, has announced the next installment of the WB Movieverse with the newest DC superhero film The Flash Web3 Movie Experience, opening for purchase on July 18th. The release of The Flash Web3 Movie Experience is the third WB Movieverse release following the Superman […]

July 14, 2023

WBHE launching Superman Web3 Movie Experience

Warner Bros Home Entertainment (WBHE), in partnership with content blockchain specialist Eluvio, has announced the next installment of the WB Movieverse with the iconic DC Super Hero film Superman Web3 Movie Experience, available for preview at and opening for purchase on June 9th.  The release of Superman Web3 Movie Experience follows the October 2022 Web3 […]

June 5, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Study: NFTs convey zero IP ownership

According to digital asset and blockchain specialist Galaxy Digital, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) convey exactly zero ownership rights for the underlying artwork to their token holders. In a detailed report, A Survey of NFT Licenses: Facts & Fictions, the company explains the difference between terms of service, usage licences, and intellectual property (copyright) ownership. It examines […]

August 24, 2022