Internet Quote by Ikuya Takashima
““The Internet of Things First of all, what is the Internet of Things? The Internet of Things is the link between the internet and everyday objects that allows them to send and receive digital information and data. Its potential is huge and some say it could become a multi-trillion-dollar market. One start-up called Slock.it is attempting to tap into this potential by developing an app on the Ethereum blockchain that links physical assets, such as apartments, bikes, or vans, to a smart contract that allows users to rent the item out. The application is called Ethereum Computer and could potentially eliminate fees to rent the assets of others. It is a kind of blockchain version of Airbnb and creates a much cheaper option for both affiliates and users.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tech Talk on IoT and Blockchain, 2017
The quote describes IoT as connecting everyday objects to the internet, enabling data exchange, and highlights a blockchain-based rental platform that could lower costs and disrupt traditional markets.
In simple terms: IoT links objects to the internet; blockchain can enable cheap rentals.
Explore blockchain for asset sharing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rental platforms
- shared economy
- urban mobility
- property management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trust be ensured in decentralized rentals?
- What barriers exist for mainstream IoT adoption?
Blockchain adoption faces regulatory and security hurdles.