2020 International Consumer Electronics Show: Inventory of Blockchain Applications, Taiwanese Tech Startups also Make the List

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the world's largest technology trade shows, held annually in Las Vegas, USA. The electronics show, which concluded on the 10th of this month, featured over 20,000 products from companies including Sony, Samsung, and other well-known tech giants, showcasing a variety of cutting-edge innovative technology products.

Many blockchain startups also participated in the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Let's take a look at the best blockchain products at CES this year.

IoTeX Ucam Blockchain Security Camera

Ucam, launched by the blockchain company IoTeX based in California, USA, is a new type of security camera powered by blockchain. It won the award for "Internet Security and Personal Privacy" category at CES.

With the trend of smart homes, frequent privacy breaches have raised public concerns. Larry Pang, responsible for business development at IoTeX, criticized this phenomenon, stating:

Companies providing cameras and related monitoring products must proactively inform users: "We do have cloud administrators who can access video data, but we guarantee that we will not view user data."

According to reports, mainstream smart home products like Wyze and Amazon Ring have recently experienced major security vulnerabilities, leading to privacy concerns.

In contrast, Ucam by IoTeX operates on a tamper-proof blockchain network, meaning only users can access the data. It is also affordable, with a retail price of $50.

SecuX Offline Encrypted POS Terminal

Headquartered in Hsinchu, SecuX Technology is a Taiwan-based startup dedicated to developing comprehensive blockchain security solutions. They previously introduced the world's first encrypted hardware wallet with military-grade secure elements (SE) and cross-platform (computer and mobile) capabilities.

The showcased product at the exhibition this time is a POS terminal that supports offline and cryptocurrency payments. SecuX Technology believes that cryptocurrency payments are on the rise, but due to the variety of wallet applications and token types, they are not suitable for retail payment scenarios.

Therefore, SecuX Technology's cryptocurrency payment solution can be applied in all offline situations, with lower costs and ease of use. It includes four main products: hardware wallets, mobile applications, POS terminals, and merchant cloud.

Watch Skins - Collectible, Tradable Smartwatch Interfaces

San Diego-based blockchain company Watch Skins focuses on blockchain smartwatches. Users can design unique smartwatch interfaces through a mobile application.

Watch Skins records ownership of these digital interfaces on the blockchain using non-fungible tokens (NFT) with unique attributes, allowing users to collect and trade the watch interfaces, similar to the popular DApp CryptoKitties.

Collin Knock, CEO of Watch Skins, stated:

Watch Skins combines smart wearable devices with encrypted collectibles, adding practicality to blockchain. We are also in talks with well-known brands and, if permitted, will be able to create watch interfaces for renowned brands.

IBM Doubles Quantum Computer Computing Power

Technology giant IBM also made an appearance at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, announcing that its 28-qubit quantum computer, Raleigh, has successfully achieved 32-qubit operation.

In the past year, quantum computing seems to have made continuous progress. Earlier, Google researchers claimed to have achieved quantum supremacy, as reported by IBM.

This has led some cryptocurrency supporters to question the impact of quantum computing on blockchain security. In fact, IBM's 28-qubit computer is far from the 2500-qubit processing power needed to crack Bitcoin.

IBM Integrates Coffee into Blockchain

IBM's food traceability solution IBM Food Trust and Farmer Connect, dedicated to improving agricultural ecosystems, announced the launch of the application "Thank My Farmer" at CES.

With IBM Food Trust's blockchain technology, the application allows consumers to track the complete history of coffee, including quality and origin, and even support the farmers who grow the coffee beans through the app. David Behrends, Founder of Farmer Connect, stated:

Consumers can now support coffee farmers in developing countries and play an active role in sustainable governance. By integrating blockchain traceability technology into the application, we are creating a virtuous cycle.

Blockchain Router

As the Internet and social media platforms dominate people's lives, the misuse of personal data is becoming increasingly serious. In view of this, Blockchain Router is dedicated to creating the "future Internet."

The company develops routers based on blockchain technology, using encryption to protect user access and maintain user anonymity online, suitable for personal computers and Apple and Android mobile systems.

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