great question...
lately, I've gotten into Golem - which is essentially an Ethereum-based distributed CPU platform or 'world supercomputer', through which anyone can 'rent' their unused CPU power for use on the network - the first big application proposed being for CGI graphics, which would lower cost and significantly increase rending time... looks like this one could be a very significant development if pulled off successfully with some very interesting applications including business data analytics, AI & machine learning, collaborative scientific research & cryptography...
another, Namecoin - a decentralized alternative to domain hosting.
I threw a couple hundred bucks into the Humaniq ICO - not so much in hopes of huge returns, but simply because the premise of developing a blockchain-based system to serve the banking needs of billions in the third world who are currently excluded from the conventional banking system seems like a great cause to support. concept is great, prototype & plans look good, and will no doubt create some great positive impact in the world, even if doesn't go huge.
scaling up a little bit on Ethereum. and holding onto what Bitshares I did invest in - currently at a 3x return since last summer, and could only be the start of a climb. and of course, got a good chunk of Steem Power locked in, even though taking out some Power-Downs weekly to diversify in these others.
I did also get in on the Blockchain Capital Fund crowdfund
thanks for the reminder on Gnosis. truthfully, I don't fully understand it or its implications, though sense it could be a significant one. may check out iEx.ec too...
Nice. I've brought up Golem before and there were concerns about newer machines being way faster than what most mainstream computer users would have, so generally most people wouldn't be able to benefit from the golem network..
Haven't looked into this before.. thanks! Seems like the price spiked a few weeks ago.
Sadly they did the 49.9% bonus for first 48 hours. Kinda feel duped putting into that after missing the window lol..
Ah i was ready to go big into this one, but missed the window by a hairline! So https://taas.fund is my next go to..
raises a good point, as to how the dynamic might shift the business model as quantum computers come up. though at the same time, there could still be potential for other components of the platform even if the distributed processing power piece flops - such as the scientific research stuff shared on a blockchain-based database...