A decentralized social impact contribution network lowers the amount of blind trust people need to place in a particular organization. By creating a transparent process and distribution environment, charities become administrators of bounties, not funds. With the ability to contribute directly to a cause rather than funneling money through a third party, people around the world will become more willing actively contribute to global causes with which they identify.

A pair of Walmart patent applications discuss encrypting payment information using a blockchain.

Machine learning is helping manufacturers find new business models, fine-tune product quality, and optimize manufacturing operations to the shop floor level. Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable.