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OMNY: A New Way to Pay for Public Transportation in New York

If you are a frequent user of public transportation in New York, you might have noticed a new option to pay your fare: OMNY. OMNY stands for One Metro New York, and it is a contactless fare payment system that lets you tap and go with your smartphone, wearable device, or contactless card. OMNY is designed to make your travel easier, faster, and more convenient. OMNY was launched by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2019 as a pilot program on select subway stations and buses. Since then, it has expanded to cover all subways and buses in the city, as well as some commuter railroads and paratransit services. By 2024, OMNY will replace the MetroCard as the only way to pay for public transportation in the region. How does OMNY work? To use OMNY, you need a contactless credit, debit, or reloadable prepaid card, a digital wallet supported by your smartphone, smartwatch, or wearable device, or an OMNY card. You can check if your card has a contactless symbol on the front or ba...

Envision: A Web3 Solution for Stock Media Creators

Stock media is a term that refers to any type of media content that can be used for various purposes, such as films, marketing campaigns, publications, and more. Stock media can include still images, videos, visual effects, and other forms of creative content. However, the current web2 solutions for stock media are not very favorable for content creators, who often have to sell their rights at low prices or pay hefty fees to intermediaries. This is where Envision comes in. Envision is a web3 solution that aims to empower stock media creators by leveraging the power and potential of NFT and blockchain technology. Envision is a platform that facilitates the peer-to-peer exchange of stock media content, where content creators can market and sell their content directly to consumers, without any intermediaries or fees. Envision also provides proof of ownership and control over the rights of the content through smart contracts and NFTs. Envision is powered by VIS, which is an ERC20 utility t...