Fidelity Center for Applied Technology®(FCAT)

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Over the last century, most Americans associated income with employment. But that’s changing. Given a mix of economic, personal, and technological factors, employer income has begun to play a less dominant role and a vibrant “income mosaic” has emerged — showcasing the many ways people can now make a living. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eADh6gUK #FCAT 

Meet Vinson Tran! As a tech operations coordinator for FCAT’s Makerspace, Vinson leads workshops, tours, and affiliated social opportunities. Vinson also works within the emerging technology team to study and test VR and AR tech, researching capabilities to improve and enhance everyday life. 🕹 What did you want to be growing up? I went to school for game design and have a few games in my portfolio, so working here has kind of been a dream come true. 🕶 What about technology excites you most? It’s a tie between the work we’re doing around XR and holograms. The tech is advancing so quickly, and we’re discovering new use cases and approaches that I think will change the way we work and live. 🤖 Besides your own, what’s a role in FCAT that you would like to try? I’ve really enjoyed working with the AI team. They’re doing such cool, new things, and it would be a great opportunity to expand my programming skills. 🥩 What’s your favorite food? I love Korean BBQ. It’s so good, and it’s a fun experience to share with friends. 🎮 What are your hobbies? I really enjoy both making and playing video games, which overlaps a lot with what I do at FCAT. In addition to my day job, I get to lead a social club focused on game design and QA new tech. As they say, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” #FidelityAssociate

The average family is expected to shrink to only 18 people by the end of the century as people choose to have fewer children or forego having them altogether. What's driving this trend and how will it impact people's lives - and finances - if it continues?   See FCAT researcher, Deanna Laufer's insights at https://lnkd.in/etd7_9Gg

Join us on July 18th, as we collaborate with the Boston Blockchain Association (BBA) to explore the state of #stablecoins, including key use cases across business and government, implications for national security, foreseeable benefits and risks, and possible next steps. Hear from experts like Jason Ward, Head of Blockchain & Crypto at FCAT, as we discuss the past, present, and future of #crypto. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eXjyAGi2

We’re excited to join Fidelity Digital Assets in celebrating over a decade of leadership in the #digitalasset space. Learn more about Fidelity Digital Assets' research and insights below, and explore the FCAT website to access ongoing #blockchain research as we continue to be a part of innovative solutions for Fidelity through decentralization, scaling, and security: https://lnkd.in/gwHDnmgX

FCAT helps inspire research, experimentation and innovation across Fidelity. To continue this mission, we recently launched Makerspaces in the North Carolina and Boston offices. These spaces are filled with emerging technologies and resources for associates to use to expand their skills, prototype and continue to innovate for an ever-evolving market. Check out this video to see what can be found in our Makerspaces! #FidelityAssociate

How has the Ethereum network fared since The Merge nearly two years ago? What are the most essential considerations for validators and network security? In a recent article, we closely examine Ethereum’s network resiliency through the lens of validators and assess validator metrics such as staker profitability, client diversity, and slashing events. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eGPQvaih #FCAT

On this episode of Outside Insights, we interviewed Jay Lowell, Innovation Lead at Boeing on how quantum technologies could reimagine the aviation industry and beyond. #FCAT

Check out FCAT’s Kevin Kelly on Covering Crypto Livestream where they will provide a mid-year recap on what’s happening in the industry and what could be in-store for the rest of the year. Tune in tomorrow, June 26 at 12 p.m. ET at https://lnkd.in/eYvFDT7R