Filipino Harvard, MIT grads tap blockchain tech to democratize data

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Filipino Harvard, MIT grads tap blockchain tech to democratize data
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A Filipino startup developed a decentralized platform to enable users to recover and carry their data across various applications. VANA was founded by Art Abal and Anna Kazlaukas—who were graduates of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—with the mission to create a system where no single entity holds control of data while ensuring privacy.

Their latest venture uses blockchain technology to benefit data owners, as it will value each person’s digital footprint. IBM defines blockchain as a ''shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a business network.''“VANA is committed to empowering Filipinos with full control over their data, allowing them to benefit directly,” it said.

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