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William Goldman, a two time Oscar-winning screenwriter, , “ ” famously said Nobody knows anything…Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work. Every time out it’s a guess and, if you’re lucky, an educated one. However, due to the explosion of data and analytics tools, we now have the ability to such as viewing behaviour and user feedback (through social media) real-time. Over time, this data could allow creators to predict the most effective casting and plot lines. For example, when the Times Group used insights from a data analytics app, Parse.ly to reorder their gallery stories, their . The editors now use the tool to shape the direction of stories, using real-time data of audience engagement. analyse patterns page views went up by 70% Hollywood is already between the creator and consumer: various tools are allowing production houses to incorporate audience reactions into how content gets created, marketed and distributed. to gauge the emotional response to films through Twitter and Facebook responses. These tools can not only highlight the responses, but attempt to explain the reasons for these responses. redefining its relationship IBM offers social sentiment analysis This of, course, is limiting: if you use historical data to predict future behaviour, you are unlikely to support potentially game-changing scripts or talent. Moreover, key Hollywood executives such as Richard Plepler and Nina Jacobson, have publicly stated that they believe that : in the end, - such as the quality of story, talent and production value- matter more. data science can only be used to an extent in content creation the fundamentals Additionally, the literature on what makes a ‘hit’ TV show or film highlights that while there are you can follow to create appealing content, ultimately even the Silicon Valley players such as Netflix and Facebook agree that data analytics are better utilised in 1) content distribution and audience targeting/ recommendations and 2) understanding . certain formulas personalisation of content audience engagement And yet, the content production process itself given the 1) i , as tech players look to compete for high quality content and 2) changing audience behaviours and tastes and 3) the rapid globalisation of content distribution. In 2017 itself, Apple and Facebook both budgeted over $1 billion for original programming, and Netflix announced that it planned to . This year, there are over 500 scripted TV shows being made- which is 2x the number in 2012. needs to adapt, nflux of capital into original programming spend $8 billion on content The amount of content being made, the variety of content being made, and the locations at which the content is being created is increasing rapidly, while the supply of talent, and audience attentions spans stays constant. The industry has already been disrupted: it needs the tools to adapt. I believe data science can be used to disrupt the content production process itself. Given that the most can be 1) storyboarding and shot list generation 2) schedule optimisation and 3 budgeting: data science could be used to automate the more tedious processes, so that content creators can focus on the storytelling + other more creative parts of the process. time consuming parts of the process are already helping production teams collaborate across teams and locations. However, these apps face severe challenges when it comes to large-scale adoption, given that production teams are often freelance teams that work together for a period of time, and come from a non tech savvy culture. When Netflix introduced an ecosystem of apps to improve efficiency, it found encouraging the adoption of this new technology difficult at the start. Project management apps However, using could both reduce script rewriting time and improve production planning by running ‘what if’ scenarios to test script variations, and removing certain elements of production to reduce costs. This would also not require wholesale adoption across production teams, as is required in the case of production management apps. AI for ‘agile’ content creation Netflix is already pioneering this approach. As highlighted in it’s given the scale at which it is producing content: Medium Blog, this is a necessity, “Each production is a mountain of operational and logistical challenges that consumes and produces tremendous amounts of data. At Netflix’s scale, this is further amplified to levels seldom encountered before in the history of entertainment. This has created opportunities to organize, analyze and model this data that are equally singular in history. This is where data science can aid the art of producing entertainment.” To provide a few examples, the company models cost estimations of how much a production will cost, that can deal with data sparsity. It also generates schedules using mathematical optimisation. As the company expands globally, it is using visualisation to analyse resource dependency and anticipate production delivery patterns. Lastly it uses prediction algorithms to sequence and scale its content localisation slating across markets. Clearly, the exploration of applying data science to pre and post content production is a nascent field. As more tech platforms begin to invest in content at a large-scale globally, the use of data science will become a necessity, both in terms of efficiency of content production and content economics. Given this approach plays into these companies’ strengths, I think a large-scale change in culture is likely afoot. I’m excited to see whether AI can successfully be applied to analysing scripts and storylines over the next few years; to tackle this complex challenge. several ventures are already attempting A blue ocean space is using data science to identify new talent. The stars seem to be aligning in this area. The in Hollywood- across production, acting and writing- is resoundingly clear. The for this new crop of talent has already been validated at the box office. On the other hand, there is an entire generation of social media stars that has built up a following, and talent on Youtube that is waiting to be discovered. We’re already seeing companies attempting to use AI to identify future leaders: need for new, diverse voices appetite how long will it be before this is applied to future stars and influencers?

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Neural Network for Valuing Bitcoin: Numerical Results, Implementation and Discussion

This paper is under CC 4.0 license. available on arxiv Authors: (1) Hatem A. Alharbi, CSchool of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom; (2) Taisir E.H. Elgorashi, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom; (3) Jaafar M.H. Elmirghani, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom. Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Related Works Repealing Net Neutrality Profit-Driven Model Results Conclusions & References Biographies V. CONCLUSIONS In this paper, we developed a MILP model to optimize the pricing scheme used by ISPs to charge CPs for delivering their video content under the repeal of net neutrality where ISPs can treat data intensive traffic less favorably. A techno-economic Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model is developed to maximize the ISP profit by optimizing the ISP pricing scheme to charge different classes of service differently subject to PED. We considered three classes of service that represent different data rate requirements of video content. The analysis addressed three CP delivery scenarios; cloud-based delivery, cloud-fog based delivery and fog-based delivery. The results show that the discriminatory pricing scheme can increase the ISPs profit by a factor of 8. The results also show that by influencing the way end-users consume data-intensive content, the core network traffic and consequently power consumption are reduced by up to 49% and 55%, respectively, compared to the net neutrality scenario. Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), INTERNET (EP/H040536/1), STAR (EP/K016873/1) and TOWS (EP/S016570/1) projects. The first author would like to acknowledge the Government of Saudi Arabia and Taibah University for funding his PhD scholarship. All data are provided in full in the results section of this paper. REFERENCES Cisco, “The Zettabyte Era: Trends and Analysis,” 2017. , “AT&T Profit Margin (Quarterly),” 2018. [Online]. Available: . [Accessed: 01-Aug-2018]. Ycharts.com https://ycharts.com/companies/T/profit_margin Ycharts, “Netflix Profit Margin (Quarterly),” 2018. [Online]. Available: .
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Dividend stocks are a great way to generate income from your investments while also benefiting from capital appreciation. However, not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some may offer high yields but low growth prospects, while others may have erratic payouts or poor stock performance. To help you find the best dividend stocks under $50 in 2023, we have screened for companies that have: : This is an arbitrary threshold, but it helps us focus on stocks that are more accessible and less expensive than some of the high-priced dividend aristocrats or blue chips. A current share price below $50 This is also a subjective cutoff, but it ensures that we get a decent return on our investment. A yield above 2% is also higher than the average yield of the S&P 500 index, which is currently around 1.3%. A dividend yield above 2%: This shows that the company has a long-term commitment to rewarding shareholders with consistent and growing dividends. It also indicates that the company has a stable and profitable business model that can withstand various economic cycles and competitive pressures. A history of increasing dividends for at least 10 years: This demonstrates that the company has been able to grow its earnings over time, which supports its dividend payments and future growth prospects. A positive earnings growth rate also implies that the company has a competitive advantage or a strong market position in its industry. A positive earnings growth rate over the past five years: This measures how much of the company’s earnings are paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio means that the company retains more earnings for reinvestment or debt reduction, which enhances its financial flexibility and sustainability. A higher payout ratio means that the company has less room to grow or maintain its dividends in case of an earnings decline. A reasonable payout ratio below 80%: Based on these criteria and a few more important ones listed by five of the best dividend stocks under $50 that you can explore right now. Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and e. Investing involves risk and you should carefully consider all risks and uncertainties before making any investment decisions. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. You should consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. should not be construed as professional investment advic List of best dividend stocks under $50 in 2023 (NYSE: PFE) Pfizer Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a of drugs and vaccines for various therapeutic areas. The company has been in the spotlight for its COVID-19 vaccine, which has generated strong sales and profits in 2021 and 2022. diversified portfolio Pfizer has a long history of paying and growing dividends, with 11 consecutive years of annual increases. The current dividend yield is 4%, and the payout ratio is 54%. The company has also delivered an impressive earnings growth rate of 36% over the past five years. Pfizer expects to grow its revenue by 6% to 9% annually through 2025, driven by its core products and pipeline opportunities. The company also plans to return more cash to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. (NYSE: T) AT&T AT&T is a leading telecommunications company that provides wireless, broadband, video, and media services to millions of customers. The company also owns WarnerMedia, which includes HBO, CNN, Warner Bros., and other entertainment assets. AT&T has been paying dividends since 1984 and has increased them for 36 consecutive years. The current dividend yield is a whopping 6%, and the payout ratio is 58%. The company has also grown its earnings by an average of 5% per year over the past five years. AT&T is undergoing a major transformation as it plans to spin off WarnerMedia and merge it with Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA) in mid-2023. The deal will create a new media giant that will compete with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Disney (NYSE: DIS). AT&T will focus on its core connectivity business and reduce its debt load. AT&T expects to maintain its dividend at current levels after the spin-off and grow it modestly over time. The company also expects to generate strong free cash flow and invest in its wireless network and fiber broadband expansion. (NASDAQ: TXN) Texas Instruments Texas Instruments is one of the world's largest companies that designs and manufactures chips for various applications such as industrial equipment, automotive systems, personal electronics, communications devices, and more. semiconductor Texas Instruments has been paying dividends since 1962 and has increased them for 18 consecutive years. The current dividend yield is 2.8%, and the payout ratio is only 46%. The company has also achieved an impressive earnings growth rate of 21% per year over the past five years. Texas Instruments benefits from its diversified end markets, strong competitive position, high-quality products, efficient manufacturing capabilities, and robust cash generation. The company expects to grow its revenue by mid-to-high single digits annually over the long term and return more than 100% of its free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. (NYSE: XOM) Exxon Mobil Exxon Mobil is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, with operations spanning exploration, production, refining, chemicals and renewables. The company has been recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oil demand and prices, as well as facing pressure from investors and regulators to address climate change risks. Exxon Mobil has been taking steps to improve its profitability and sustainability by cutting costs, divesting non-core assets, investing in low-carbon technologies and increasing shareholder returns. The company expects to grow its earnings by more than four times by 2027, compared to its pre-pandemic level in 2019, while also reducing its greenhouse gas intensity by up to 20% by 2025. emissions Exxon Mobil pays a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, which translates to an annual yield of about 3.5% at the current stock price. The company has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years, making it another long-standing dividend aristocrat. Exxon Mobil trades at a fair valuation of 15 times forward earnings, which is slightly above the industry average of 14 times. The company also generates solid cash flow and has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8. (NASDAQ: CSCO) Cisco Systems Inc Cisco is a leading provider of networking equipment and software for enterprises and consumers. The company has been paying dividends since 2011 and has increased them every year since then. The current dividend yield is 3.05% and the payout ratio is 49%. Cisco has also grown its earnings per share (EPS) by an average of 9.6% annually over the past five years. The stock is trading at $48.19 as of March 22, 2023. Conclusion In conclusion, dividend stocks are a reliable way to generate income while benefiting from capital appreciation. However, not all dividend stocks are created equal. To find the best dividend stocks under $50, we have used specific criteria such as a current share price below $50, a dividend yield above 2%, a history of increasing dividends for at least 10 years, a positive earnings growth rate over the past five years, and a reasonable payout ratio below 80%. Based on these criteria, Pfizer, AT&T, Texas Instruments, and Exxon Mobil are some of the best dividend stocks under $50 in 2023. These companies have a long history of paying and growing dividends, a stable and profitable business model, and a strong market position in their respective industries. Moreover, they offer decent dividend yields and a potential for future growth, making them a good investment opportunity for income-seeking investors. Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and e. Investing involves risk and you should carefully consider all risks and uncertainties before making any investment decisions. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. You should consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. should not be construed as professional investment advic

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How to Find, and Leverage Influencers To Market Your App Ever since iOS 14.5 in April of 2021, the process of having an influencer promote your product has become increasingly important. handicapped programmatic marketing influencer marketing — — In fact, i nfluencer marketing campaigns grew a staggering 26% in 2021 and the trend appears to be continuing in 2022. Many bootstrapped startup founders & indie entrepreneurs believe that influencer marketing is out of reach for them. Often I hear founders say: “Aren’t influencers expensive?” super “What would influencers want to do with me and my product?” “I can’t get in touch with influencers even if I tried.” I’m here to tell you that influencer marketing is more accessible than you think! Why? Because I was able to partner with NFL wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to market my mobile game to the iOS top 100 free games list without paying a cent. DeepPassJam.com Here’s how I did it, and how you can do it too! Note: Even though our product was a mobile game, all these tips are applicable to mobile apps and “direct-to-consumer” products too! Step 1: Identify and Make A List Start by creating a spreadsheet of your top 50 ideal influencers to work with. You should separate your list into 4 columns: “Name” “Contact” “Passion” and “Status.” Under the contact column, write down the most convenient way to contact the influencer. A warm intro is most preferred, followed by email, followed by text, followed by in-browser “contact me” page, followed by cold social media DM. Quite often, smaller creators will have their business email available publicly if you scan their social media and website site. If you cannot find an avenue to contact them, then the influencer is likely too big — leave the contact column blank. Under the passion column, rate on a scale from 1 to 5 how much passion you would have to work with them if they said “yes.” Under the status column, write down the status of reaching out. All the influencers will start with a status of “have not contacted.” Once you reach out once, change to “Contacted x1” If you follow up once, change to “Contacted x2”. If they respond, then change to “Negotiating.” If they ultimately decide to pass, or you follow up 3 times without a response change this column to “Contact lost.” This column serves as a tool to keep you organized. Client Relationship Manager Sort the list by contact method quality. From there, sort the list again by passion. You should reach out to creators in this order. Eight creators at a time. You should follow up three times without a response before you give up on reaching that creator. A few tips to think about when creating your list: Big influencers cost big bucks. Smaller influencers are often very affordable or even “free” (more on this later). Target influencers with followings under 50k on YouTube/Instagram or 500k on Tik Tok to start. Target Smaller Influencers — Some influencers have astronomical follower counts but when you look at their content, it’s not engaged with or only being engaged by bots. Ensure Your Influencer Has The Right Influence — Beware of influencers like this! Also, it’s critical that the influencer has an audience that matches of people who use your product. the demographics It doesn’t matter how many followers Oprah Winfrey has, if she promotes a First Person Shooter game (something typically younger men enjoy), the campaign could perform catastrophically poorly since Oprah’s following tends to consist of older women! Prioritize influencers you can actually get in touch with: either via warm intro or because they have their business email readily available. Golden rule: avoid their agent at all costs! Agents care about one thing only, money upfront. Have An “In” — If you’re a startup founder, you likely don’t have the budget to be shoveling out loads of cash on influencer marketing campaigns. Instead, you could try contacting someone in the influencer’s orbit first: someone in their “entourage.” If you can convince them of a quality product, they’ll likely be willing to warm intro you to the influencer at that point. — You can reach out to marketing agencies such as or as these agencies are likely to have connections to influencers. Keep in mind, these agencies will likely require a fee for their services. But they might be affordable to you. If you’re really struggling to find an “in” small Homeplate Courtside It’s important to identify which creators you’d most like to work with because your passion for their brand will come off in the pitch. Don’t discount passion — your Step 2: The Pitch It’s time to reach out and pitch influencers you’ve identified. Influencer partnerships are . That is to say your reputation matters. Influencers only work with people they trust. Here are some items that can help give you credibility when you initially reach out: relationship based A strong portfolio of past products you’ve created that have good reviews. An active community — even if it’s small — of existing & happy users. Strong concept art of the future product — the more personalized to the influencer the better. A mutual acquaintance that can speak to your talents. A strong “why” or mission to illuminate why you’re doing what you’re doing. For instance, my initial text to Donovan read: Hey Donovan! I own a game studio called AppStop.io — we make sports games starring pro athletes. Our last moible game “QB Chase” starred Chase Winovich and is rated 4.9 stars on the iOS store. I’d love to build you a mobile game, completely free of charge. Curious if you have 30 minutes to discuss details next week? Full disclosure, I did have a warm intro to Donovan, but if I didn’t, I don’t believe I would’ve changed much about the initial text. I would’ve only included concept art in the initial message to grab attention, make the pitch more exciting, and make the pitch more personalized. In our next meeting, I showed off a short slide deck highlighting my game studio, what I envisioned for Donovan’s game, how AppStop.io partners with philanthropies to donate money (this turned out to be critical), and concept art for how the game would look with Donovan in it. A few pro tips to keep in mind when entering the final pitch: What is your product? What makes your product the next big thing? What is your “ask” for the influencer? Keep it lean. Keep it Short — There’s a common misconception that influencers only care about money. In my experience, influencers do care about money but what they care even more about is . Content is King — (IMPORTANT): content If you can convince the influencer that your product will inspire content that will thrill their community and that your company can actually that content on the influencer’s behalf, then they’re very likely to want to do business with you — perhaps even for free. create This could be a giveaway, custom digital art, or a cool video or Tik Tok. In our case, we let Donovan know that we would create Instagram content on his behalf and that this Instagram content would perform great (more on this in step 3) You don’t always need to pay the influencer an This is especially true if your product is remarkable, your intro is particularly warm, and the marketing activation is very easy for them to implement. Do You Need to Pay? — upfront guarantee. You need to offer them such as revenue share, content creation services, or philanthropic donations. do something Smaller influencers may also be fine with accepting an upfront guarantee as small as ~$500 simply so they can develop their own portfolio of successful marketing campaigns for when larger businesses reach out. If you reach out to 100 influencers cold and even three respond, then that’s a huge success. Influencers are flooded with entrepreneurs such as yourself (now more than ever), and they can’t get to every pitch. Have Thick Skin — Have patience, and don’t take rejection personally. Every influencer you work with gives you more credibility. The first deal is the hardest. After the pitch is over, be sure to sign a licensing agreement with the influencer(s) so that you have the ability to use their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in app and on promotional content. Even though it’s a hassle, it’s important to sign these contracts so that each party is committed to following through on their end of the deal. Chapter 3: Implementing the Influencer Marketing Campaign The first thing to note is that the influencer’s fans are not the end all be all of your app’s users. Ideally speaking, you should think of influencers as a that can increase two important stats: marketing catalyst Get your app on the top charts of various AppStores — thereby increasing “ **growth” (**i.e., users naturally finding you online) organic Provide a solid foundation of users that will naturally share the app with their friends. Often, this is called the “ K-Factor.” The right marketing strategy should always have your organic growth and K-Factor be the primary source of users. For instance, our game, Deep Pass Jam, grew 213% from users naturally finding us on the top iOS charts. That means that all the marketing we did with the influencer accounted for less than half of our final total users! But, we still needed the influencer as a catalyst to get onto the top 100 charts to reap those benefits. The next thing to keep in mind is content delivery. Sometimes the influencers will want to create the content for the marketing campaign. Often, they will want you to create the content and then they will approve the content with edits. It is very critical to express is responsible for creating content and you plan to have the influencer post it. If you don’t express this in plain language, it will not be posted, or worse; the content could be posted incorrectly — having catastrophic consequences. who what when In our case, we expressed to Donovan that AppStop.io would be creating the content. We had a trick up our sleeve. We knew semi-realistic video game content performs on social media. unbelievably well It’s jarring and fun for the viewer to see the digital version of your favorite character inside a video game. This type of content increased Kim Kardashian, Connor McGregor, and Gordon Ramsay’s social media engagement. So, we had our animators get to work. In the end, Donovan got to relax for a week while his Instagram engagement increased a tremendous 300% because of the content we created on his behalf: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZU0aFQJfI_/?embedable=true Regardless, a few tips and tricks with any content you plan to have the influencer post: Ensure there’s an easy off-ramp from the content to have consumers download your app Include a Call-To-Action — The best social media content is content that can provide value to the viewer. Make the viewer laugh, give them valuable information, and show them something emotional. It’s important to study other apps’ high-performing content to see what worked for them and copy that format! Provide Value — Influencers often have strong ties to other influencers with followings. Make it easy for them to engage and re-share the content by having the art be high-quality, tying the product to a larger mission (possibly a philanthropic partnership), and highlighting ownership of the original influencer. Create a Network Effect — Balance the Influencer’s Presence —While having the influencer star in promotional content and in-app can help drive traffic from fans who know the influencer, it can also be off-putting to those who aren’t familiar with the influencer. That’s why it’s important for the influencer to have a “muted” presence. They shouldn’t be plastered on the front page of every piece of content, but they should be visible in of the content. some In addition to posting content, it’s important to know the data behind what you’re posting. Have a plan on exactly how many downloads you hope to gain from the influencer’s promotion. Stats matter because they can help advise content strategy. Here are some of the most important statistics every startup founder should know about the AppStore: Of course, these numbers can vary from day to day. According to Tech Crunch, it requires roughly 8,000 downloads in a 24-hour period to get on the U.S. top 100 iOS free games list. 26,000 downloads to get into the top 10. Business apps are double those numbers. 16,000 for the top 100 and 52,000 for the top 10 of any business category. Know what your genre’s average conversion rate is. If your app’s conversion rate is below average that means that you are missing out on important organic growth and need to improve your AppStore’s promotional content. Certain app genres have different AppStore conversion rates. Sometimes this process is called “AppStore Optimization” or “ASO.” The most important promotional content is the photo previews of your app. Ensure these are very high quality prior to launching an influencer campaign. In conclusion, influencer marketing can be a powerful tool for bootstrapped startups looking to scale their apps. By partnering with influential individuals within their target market, startups can tap into their existing audience and gain valuable exposure for their apps. This can help drive downloads and increase user engagement, ultimately helping the startup to grow and succeed. To get started with influencer marketing, startups should identify potential influencers within their target market, offer them incentives to promote their app, and track the results to see if the strategy is effective. By implementing influencer marketing as part of their growth strategy, bootstrapped startups can take their app to new heights.

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👋 HEY, so my goal in this article is to reply to some important questions that usually beginners have with Flutter. Should you learn Flutter? Should you use it or not? When should you use it? not I’m a web developer with more than 5 years' experience, and I learned Flutter so I can develop applications for multiple platforms at the same time, BUT... I still make websites with Javascript, Node, HTML, etc. In this article, I’ll give you my personal experience. 😀 Prefer to Watch the Video Instead? Let’s talk about Flutter since it’s a technology that is getting more popular every day. Should you learn Flutter? When and Why? Multiple Platforms If you want to learn a technology that allows you to develop on multiple platforms at the same time then this is for you.nFlutter allows you to develop with the same codebase on multiple platforms, ! even the Web You can develop applications for Android, IOS, TVs, Web, Windows, Linux. And upcoming also for Fuscia! As you can see it works with all known technologies of today, using it will allow you to write with the same code and ship it for multiple platforms, which is a HUGE benefit in my opinion! Waste Less Time If you want to make any change you will not lose time having to build your application but you can see it changed in the same second you save with the . hot reload feature The most beautiful thing is that you will not even lose the state; so if you are working on the styling of a button after a popup opens you don’t have to reload every time to see the changes! I have also to add that since you develop for multiple platforms you will have more time free so you can chill out more... Just kidding, programmers never chill out, but maybe you'll have more time learning new technologies 😉 Flutter is FAST I’m not only referring to the fact that Flutter runs really fast and smoothly (I have tried it and I was impressed how it works soo good 🤯), I’m also referring to the fact that with it the development process is really fast compared to all my previous experiences! even in older devices(!) How Does it Feel to Work With? Sooo… Working with it is really enjoyable I have always worked with Web technologies like Js, Node, Sass and all this cool stuff, but Flutter was so cool to work with; probably for its different approach with all those widgets. But… Here is When and Why You Shouldn’t Learn Flutter In my opinion, you shouldn’t use Flutter if you want to create something that requires a deep dive into the device stuff. If you need to do that, it is better if you go with the native language, you'll have more open access to the device, or you can create your own packages that do your wanted feature. Since Flutter works with packages that means that you have to use a package that someone wrote in the native language, or you can write it yourself. But these are only rare cases, because for the majority of people you can absolutely work with Flutter without any problem. For example, for websites, I still use Node, JS, HTML, and CSS because I’m obsessed with SEO, so if you're like me and want a perfect performing SEO website and you want to stay in control at the minimum level you can manage fine with Flutter. Flutter is Backed and Used by Google Since Flutter is used by Google that means that they rely on it and it will not become an abandoned project, and even the community responded in a positive way. It is used even in the Fuchsia project, which means that Google will always push it and try to improve it! Yes That's it! Thanks for reading, let me know what I should improve about my writing or share your opinion about what I have said! In this way we can learn together. 👋🔥🔥🔥 Previously published here .

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Global financial markets are tumbling again as market sell-off accelerates due to fears of lockdowns occurring again in parts of Europe. As the hopes of a faster economic recovery die down, the situation for small and medium enterprises and individuals is becoming bleaker day by day due to a fall in demand and no hopes for a fiscal stimulus from the government. With a dip in the business activity, individuals must hedge themselves against various financial and budgetary risks that are arising in the market today. I sat down with Jon Squires, CEO of Currency.com; a CIS regulated exchange for trading tokenized stocks, indices, commodities, and FX pairs with fiat or crypto to talk about global financial markets, technology, and how investors should hedge themselves against the market downside. Ishan Pandey: Why is the sell-off in stocks, indices, and cryptocurrencies intensifying globally? Jon Squires: The pandemic-driven recession is turning out to be a huge obstacle, much more significant than what financial analysts predicted. The global markets were rallying after a massive sell-off in February based on hopes of recovery and an increase in demand after lockdowns are lifted. But, what we see right now is that the demand in the consumer market has more or less decreased and in some sectors has completely collapsed. There are various reasons for this; for example, the increase in unemployment has created a demand shock in the consumer markets. Individuals who are getting jobs again are spending less and saving more. This is a global trend, as now people are living on the principles of minimalism, not because they want but because of pay cuts, decrease in demand, and increase in coronavirus cases are forcing individuals to protect themselves against an unpredictable future. Fiscal and monetary stimulus-induced in the economy has had its results, but we are still not sure that such stimulus has actually propped up demand in the market. More fiscal stimulus is needed and we fear that the federal reserves have used most of their corrective measures simultaneously, leaving them with very few options right now. The central banks can’t print more money now or it is going to result in inflation at levels that we have not seen before. That’s why central banks must focus on fiscal stimulus and reforms wherever needed to stabilize the market. The best option for the government would be to put money directly in the hands of consumers and households. The truth is that there is a massive gap between the “stock market” and the “real market.” Financial Institutions, Banks, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, high net worth individuals and retail investors are disconnected from the ground reality living in a bubble. Most are working remotely from homes, expecting consumers to go out and delve into comfort shopping, and that is not happening in various sectors as predicted. This drop in retail demand in turn puts more small businesses into financial distress, leading to more redundancies. Ishan Pandey: How can investors and individuals hedge themselves against the current uncertainties in the market? Jon Squires: Right now, the aim of a private individual or a retail investor should be to save what he/she has and allocate capital in less risk and volatile markets. Gold is a good option, with bets on technology stocks as they have witnessed continued growth even during the pandemic. Investing right now is very important for individuals because if their money is kept parked in their savings account, they are losing anyway due to inflation. Retail inflation has increased by more than 3-6% globally, and this is a worrying trend for investors. Gold, Silver, and Indices are the best bet right now. What we are seeing is that even the cryptocurrencies market is directly correlated to the global financial markets. I think this is due to the same reasons that the psychology of the market is changing. Ishan Pandey: What assets, bonds, and capital market instruments should investors look at? Right now, the portfolio of investors should be focussed on creating diversified holdings with a focus on sectors such as technology, e-commerce, pharma, etc. These sectors are really doing well during the pandemic. Even tokenized bonds, shares, and tokenized assets are an excellent option for investors to hedge themselves against any risk. Currency.com offers tokenized equity and debt instruments to investors as a hedge with tight spreads and excellent liquidity. Currently, high volatility is going to exist in markets, which is an opportunity for investors to create portfolio holdings that can yield high returns in the future. As they say, billionaires are made at times of recession. There is a reason for this that during a recession, investors with cash are in an enviable position, and they can purchase assets, companies, and products at a price lower than the market price and even in various cases, at a price lower than the fair market price. This is where opportunities lie for investors, and that’s why the current market strategy should be to save what you have and invest conservatively. Jon Squires: Ishan Pandey: Can you explain what tokenized assets are and how they work in financial markets? Tokenization is a method of materializing the ownership in a financial instrument by creating a “token” executed on a distributed ledger technology ( DLT) database. Jon Squires: Tokens created by Currency.com make it possible for investors to participate in top global price volatility. Tokenized assets are tokens that equate to a single underlying asset (e.g., share of Amazon, Adobe, Netflix, cash, oil, gold, etc.). When the price of the actual commodity increases, so does the tokenized instrument. When the price of the actual asset decreases, the tokenized security matches it exactly. As such, investing in tokenized assets gives the same potential for benefit as conventional assets. For example, a Netflix.cx token indicates the success of a NFLX share on the Nasdaq. Users of tokenized asset exchanges use their cryptocurrency holdings to acquire Netflix.cx and transfer it as though they were buying Netflix’s own equity. Ofcourse, the trades are carried out with strength, transparency, and high velocity with tight spread and volume. A tokenized security is a blockchain-powered commercial, financial commodity that satisfies all the regulatory criteria of the nation in which it is regulated. The great option here is that tokenized assets allow you to exchange and benefit from the underlying market price of conventional assets with your crypto holdings. You don’t need to trade them for fiat anymore. Robust and irreversible blockchain technologies underpin the tokenized properties. Making a trade would send you a token that travels according to the price of the underlying instrument. Essentially, they allow investors to take advantage of market-wide price action without converting the crypto portfolio into a fiat. Ishan Pandey: What are your views on the US dollar? Is the dollar more powerful now as the reserve currency of the world? It is a difficult question to answer right now as we are still in a pandemic. The winner would be chosen only after the dust settles but nevertheless, what we are seeing is that from an institutional point of view, there is less incentive to hold dollars now. For example, central banks in Europe, Japan, and South-Asian Countries used to hold dollars to provide them with a very secure, risk-free, and medium yielding source as compared to the interest rates in Europe and Japan. But right now, as the interest rates in the US have decreased to the levels similar to that of Europe and Japan, there is much less incentive for banks and governments to park their money in dollars. This is a problem which the dollar is facing couple that with the problem that the Federal Reserve is printing a lot of money, which is creating excess supply in the market. But on the other hand, there is no other market instrument that government institutions and banks can rely on. China is coming up with its digital currency, but that is just too risky for European banks, Syndicates, and Japanese financial institutions to even consider. Due to the absence of alternatives, the dollar is still going to be the king. Jon Squires: Ishan Pandey: Do you think that Yuan/Renminbi would be able to overtake the dollar as the currency of the world? Jon Squires: The Republic of China is giving a tough fight to the US, but the problem is that they are basing a lot of their strategy on digitizing Yuan on the blockchain. To be a top global reserve currency and to maintain your position, these actions won’t be enough. Maintaining hegemony globally is all about economics, foreign relations, and soft power. This type of politics is something which the Chinese government doesn't prioritise with the major Western financial centres. With stressed relations at borders at all fronts, be it Japan, India, and even Russia, it is highly unlikely Yuan would overtake the dollar. Why would Vietnam hold their reserves in Yuan when China is creating problems at their border? This is what the Chinese government is missing at the moment - building economic partnerships with influential markets. It lost a major opportunity with its actions in Hong Kong. Further, the recent gold scam committed by Kingold, where fake bullion worth 20 billion yuan was pledged, and later it turned out to be gilded copper, has only cemented the beliefs of various institutional investors that dealing with China comes with various critical risks. The gold had been inspected not only by the lenders and insurers involved but also by state organisations like the Hubei provincial assay office and gem certification center of China in Wuhan. Ishan Pandey: What trends, opportunities, and challenges do you see in 2020-2021? Jon Squires: Agri-tech is going to be a trend that we are watching. Agricultural practices have long been plagued by redundancy and they are due a complete overhaul. With locust attacks in Africa, the Middle East, and in South Asia, we can see a global food shortage pending due to which modernizing agriculture at an accelerated pace is going to become very important. No one is talking about this because right now, the world is facing multiple problems all at the same time due to which some issues are being brushed under the carpet. Financial markets are also seeing an overhaul with the introduction of tokenized instruments, which provides investors with better avenues to park and invest their wealth all at one venue. More companies are using unique and sophisticated tools in their business operations, and this trend is going to be continued. The purpose of this article is to remove informational asymmetry existing today in our digital markets by performing due diligence by asking the right questions and equipping readers with better opinions to make informed decisions. The material does not constitute any investment, financial, or legal advice. Please do your research before investing in any digital assets or tokens, etc. The writer does not have any vested interest in the company. Interviewer - Ishan Pandey

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