Electroneum is a cryptocurrency and blockchain organisation that has created a payment platform that facilitates the transfer of value from one mobile device to another from anywhere in the world without the need of a bank account. It's first primary use case, AnyTask.com, launched in February 2020 and has since grown to more than 600,000 users worldwide. The platform enables anyone, including unbanked citizens, to sell digital tasks online to thousands of buyers around the world. No bank account is required and no fees are payable - unlike competition sites like Fiverr.com which charge 20% in fees. Freelancers get paid immediately, as soon as their task is approved by the buyer, and Electroneum (ETN) earned through the sale of their task can be used to purchase a range of services such as mobile airtime and data, electricity, and very soon a selection of other services like medicine, building materials, and food. Alternatively, freelancers can exchange their ETN into other cryptocurrencies and FIAT currency via an exchange. Together, Electroneum and AnyTask.com is changing the face of freelancing worldwide and providing new earning opportunities for thousands of unbanked citizens worldwide.
http://electroneum.com/
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From an environmental perspective, all transactions are performed on the Electroneum blockchain, which is validated by a handful of NGOs around the world. Unlike Proof-of-work blockchains like Bitcoin, Electroneum requires very little energy to run - in fact, only that equivalent to a few light bulbs. As such, the project is highly conscious of its environmental impact and is easily scalable over the coming years.
More than 1 billion people worldwide are unbanked. However, a large portion of these people have access to the internet, thus presenting thousands of opportunities to earn a living online - yet, without access to banking services, these opportunities are closed to them. Electroneum unlocks this, as anyone with a smartphone can send and receive value from across the globe without paying any fees. And with AnyTask.com, these individuals can now sell digital services online to thousands of potential buyers around the globe.
Electroneum and AnyTask.com
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