Insights
Our perspectives on the world, grounded in data
We know that the best decisions are made only when we have access to the best information, so we are always searching for a better truth. This is a summary of our search:
Recent thoughts
Human-Machine Interaction9 minute read
What Is the Metaverse?The metaverse is likely a concept you’ve heard about numerous times in the last few weeks, but my guess is that it isn’t one you confidently explain to your grandmother just yet, and that’s okay. In this blog we walk through where the metaverse concept came from, where it's going, and why it matters.
Human-Machine Interaction4 minute read
Alberta’s open identity initiativeATB mobilized the Open Identity Initiative with best in class organizations from across Alberta (and Canada) to explore identification in the age of the digital self and to encourage self-sovereign identity pilots and adoption.
Human-Machine Interaction3 minute read
Transactions so slick, you might slipWe learn by doing, and Blockchain technology is something we are \"doing\" a lot of. We’ve changed the way international money transfers leverage Blockchain. Now, we’re building systems for maintaining identity records. But we like to keep it in the community, so we’re also using Blockchain to tackle a very Albertan topic… Oil Settlement Day.
Human-Machine Interaction3 minute read
Cracking compliance: Traditional banking for unconventional business clientsCryptocurrencies and the companies that create and manage them may seem to operate in a plane separate from the traditional banking sector. But in reality, to run a business, hire staff, buy servers/equipment, rent an office, and pay utilities and taxes, every business needs at least some fiat currency. This means that cryptocurrency ventures in most cases still need to rely on business banking services from more traditional banking services providers.
Human-Machine Interaction4 minute read
Made-in-Alberta: Financial solutions for blockchain businessesWhat is a better role for ATB than to be the provider of banking solutions to Alberta businesses implementing innovative solutions? In our drive to lead the technology revolution of the banking sector, we’ve been sharing our passion for areas like blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. This focus allows us to leverage a willingness to provide business banking solutions that go beyond traditional offerings.
Human-Machine Interaction3 minute read
Sovrin for your own securitySovrin is a blockchain network that works by acting as the “middle man” between facts—they accept facts about people or places, as well as the verification from another authorized party that those facts are true and trustworthy. For example, in the future, when we all have digital identity records, you could add your new driver’s license to your records through Sovrin, and the Government of Alberta could verify that it is, in fact, a real and valid license. From there, you could use your identity record anywhere you need to present ID with the simple scan of a QR code.