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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

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Most businesses with an ecommerce presence use an ecommerce store and/or an ecommerce platform to conduct both online marketing and sales activities and to oversee logistics and fulfillment. 2011 Google Wallet launches as an online payment system. 2011 Facebook launches sponsored stories as a form of early advertising.

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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Blockchain in Ecommerce

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But now it’s shifting towards bitcoins and digital currencies. Digital currencies are the future of ecommerce. Bitcoin was founded in 2011, but back then it was hard to imagine that it could be put to any kind of practical use. Now how is this valid for us ecommerce marketers? The Blockchain Ecommerce Model.

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Crypto And The Real World – What People Aren’t Telling You In All The Hype

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Earlier in 2018, its value was higher than Disney’s market cap, and in 2016 it yielded a return of a whopping 130%. In fact, between the years of 2011 and 2016, the return on investment from Bitcoin has been nothing short of outstanding and can embarrass any other stock you can think of. However, do not be fooled.