CNOOC's "Metaverse Energy Innovation Studio" was officially unveiled

[CNOOC "Metaverse Energy Innovation Studio" Officially Unveiled] Jinse Finance reported that China's third largest oil company CNOOC "Metaverse Energy Innovation Studio" has been officially unveiled at CNOOC Research Institute Co., Ltd. CNOOC said: "Metaverse Energy Innovation Studio" will realize the combination of Metaverse's core key technologies and offshore oil and gas energy application scenarios, solve the business needs for visualization, immersion, and interactivity, and help the company's digital transformation and intelligent development.

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Voice | People's Daily Overseas Edition: China's push for independent innovation of blockchain technology still faces many challenges: People's Daily Overseas Edition today published an article "China's push for independent innovation of blockchain technology". The article stated that blockchain technology has broad prospects for development and a wide range of application scenarios, but it still faces many challenges. First, the integration issue remains to be explored. The key word in blockchain is "platform". To play the role of blockchain, it is necessary to give full play to its platform functions. How to combine blockchain technology with other emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence to maximize its effectiveness is still an issue that needs to be discussed. Second, core technology research is the key. Compared with Western countries, China still has a certain gap in core technology, and the lack of key technology will directly lead to new "stuck neck" links. Since the development of global blockchain technology is still in the early stage, if we can seize the opportunity, further increase investment, give more policy support, pay attention to basic research and various attempts, tackle key technologies, and occupy an active-ethexc position, it will greatly enhance my country's position in this field. The right to speak internationally and make rules in the field. Third, the regulatory capacity needs to be continuously strengthened. The sound development of the blockchain needs to rely on the improvement of the ability to supervise, especially the need to strengthen the protection of data and privacy in combination with national conditions. Fourth, there is an urgent need for continuous assistance from high-end talents. Blockchain is a fusion technology of multiple disciplines such as cryptography, computer science, and economics. At the same time, the development of blockchain needs to be integrated with cutting-edge technologies. This requires a large number of high-end compound talents. Only by strengthening the construction of talent teams, establishing a sound blockchain talent training system, and increasing the introduction and training of international high-end blockchain talents can we continue to help the development of my country's blockchain field. [2019/11/25]

Dynamics | Guangzhou plans to build China's blockchain digital economy innovation zone: According to Guangzhou Daily Dayang.com, a few days ago, the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Development of Software and Information Technology Service Industry in Guangzhou City" solicited public opinions. The opinion draft proposes that Guangzhou plans to achieve quality improvement and upgrade to "China's Famous Software City" by 2020. Specific measures include supporting the development of the blockchain industry in Huangpu District, and building a China blockchain digital economy innovation zone centered on the Guangzhou Blockchain International Innovation Center and the Bay Area Digital Economy Innovation Center. [2019/2/26]

China to curb electricity supply to some bitcoin miners: The People's Bank of China outlined plans to curb electricity use for bitcoin miners in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, without detailing exactly how the authorities would formulate the restrictions, according to people familiar with the matter . This comes as officials worry that bitcoin miners are taking advantage of low electricity prices in some areas and, in some cases, affecting others. Meanwhile, local officials have been asked to investigate high electricity usage related to bitcoin mining. Other regulators, such as the National Development and Reform Commission, which oversees electricity supply, will also start imposing restrictions. [2018/1/4]