Major players in technology, like Facebook, Google, Instagram, and YouTube, dominate revenue streams related to advertising and content. But there are questions about just how much these user-dependent platforms pay-out to the very users who facilitate each platform’s success. By most accounts, it isn’t much, and YouTube, who reported $12 billion in revenue in 2017, recently raised the limit on the number of views required to share in advertising revenue.
This skewed distribution of wealth is not the only problem facing major tech platforms – many are experiencing backlash about the way they use the data they have collected about their users. This backlash, coupled with the predilection of millennial consumers for corporations that actively contribute to society, means the time is right for new, secure, and transparent business models. A variety of companies are using blockchain technology, the foundational element of cryptocurrency, to pursue these goals.
Smart contracts, written in code within the blockchain protocol, allow companies to openly execute this vision. Flixxo and View.ly are both video platforms gaining buzz for their business model. Both services offer tokens to users who upload, watch, and share content on their sites, but with slightly different approaches. Smart contracts allow Flixxo users to select the amount they would like to earn for their content and receive payment automatically – the terms are built into the contract, resulting in a seamless, automated process. Advertisers can purchase tokens from the channels they would like to advertise on, and tokenless users can watch these ads to watch their content of choice. Flixxo even pays users who offer to share their bandwidth to facilitate content distribution (similar to torrent services).
View.ly operates slightly differently, requiring its publishers have tokens if they want to post, necessitating engagement with the platform. Token owners can vote on the quality of each piece of content – this information is tallied and broadcast on a peer-to-peer network for verification. Next, after a seven-day distribution period, votes are aggregated, and tokens are awarded to participants.
These are nascent days for blockchain, and challenges remain. Flixxo and View.ly both use tokens based on Ethereum, which take roughly 10 minutes to transfer. Scaled up, this could mean delays as transaction volume clogs up the system. In response, Flixxo is initially combining centralized and distributed methods for tokens – blockchain is currently used strictly for deposits and withdrawals. As the technology improves, the entire allocation process will take place on-chain.
While it will take a massive groundswell of support to compete with global tech giants, blockchain offers a way to create more-democratic, transparent user-based networks that reward users and companies alike. Improving technology and enhanced creativity mean we are only seeing the beginning of blockchain’s impact on tech companies and how they do business.
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META's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on April 17, 2024. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor detected that the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30. When the up indicator moves above 70 and the down indicator remains below 30, it is a sign that the stock could be setting up for a bullish move. Traders may want to buy the stock or look to buy calls options. A.I.dvisor looked at 355 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator showed a similar pattern. In of the 355 cases, the stock moved higher in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where META's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 51 cases where META's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where META advanced for three days, in of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
META may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 17, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on META as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for META turned negative on April 12, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
META moved below its 50-day moving average on April 24, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for META crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on April 25, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where META declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. META’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (8.177) is normal, around the industry mean (14.520). P/E Ratio (33.034) is within average values for comparable stocks, (49.308). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.115) is also within normal values, averaging (3.441). Dividend Yield (0.001) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (9.569) is also within normal values, averaging (111.300).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to slightly better than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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