Trends & Signals
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FCAT Releases New Research with Xanadu to Advance Practical Quantum Methods for Data Analysis
March 18, 2026
FCAT has announced new research in collaboration with Xanadu that is focused on developing real-world applications of quantum computing techniques based on computational tasks with a known quantum advantage.
FCAT Deploys Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN) on the LayerZero Protocol, with Ondo as an Early Integrator
February 17, 2026
FCAT® recently launched an institutional-grade DVN on LayerZero, empowering entities with trusted verification across blockchain networks.
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A Conversation with Eric Topol, M.D.: Author of Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity
February 10, 2026
FCAT’s John Dalton interviewed Eric Topol, M.D. to discuss how new medical breakthroughs are driving a new path for healthy aging and the science behind rare subset of “super agers.”
Behind the Blocks: How Solana Staking Powers the Network
October 28, 2025
Solana’s ecosystem is set to undergo significant transformation, and this report from FCAT’s Blockchain team explores a new era of network performance and efforts to redefine the underlying economics that drive validator activity on-chain.
The Bitcoin Renaissance Part Two: A Technical Deep Dive
August 28, 2025
In this second installment of our "Bitcoin Renaissance" series, FCAT’s blockchain analysts explore the surge in Bitcoin developer activity prompted by ordinals and new technologies — examining the emerging use cases and innovations that are...
A Conversation with Rhaina Cohen: Author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship
July 16, 2025
Journalist and author, Rhaina Cohen, recently joined FCAT to discuss the power of deeply committed friendships to those who prioritize non-romantic relationships.
Ask an FCAT Researcher: Anjali Lai on Parenting in the 21st Century
June 27, 2025
“Parents potentially need different kinds of guidance for their financial planning, both when they are preparing for a child and then later, as they support them through life.”
A Conversation with J. Doyne Farmer: Author of Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World
May 14, 2025
In his most recent book, Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World, J. Doyne Farmer presents a carefully researched and lucidly written argument showing how complex systems science and agent-based modeling can revolutionize...
A Conversation with Julian Bleecker: Author of The Manual of Design Fiction
May 5, 2025
Engineer and author Julian Bleecker joined FCAT to offer his perspective on how the design field is changing as we enter a new era of emerging technologies. FCAT’s Will Reed spoke with Bleecker to discuss how artists, technologists, and everyday...
A Conversation with Sayash Kapoor: Author of AI Snake Oil
January 17, 2025
Thought leader Sayash Kapoor joined FCAT to offer his perspective on bogus AI claims, why people fall for them, and strategies for better leveraging AI technologies. FCAT’s John Dalton spoke with Kapoor to uncover how users can cut through the hype...