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The metaverse is to the world as AOL was to the internet in 1993 – a new beginning. Likewise, the cannabis industry is still in the early stages of development and struggling with growing pains due to regulation and compliance. Yet, while the rules and regulations are being ironed out from one state to the next, consumers are often left with more questions than answers. Mitch Ngo, CEO and Co-Founder of Golden Ark knows the struggle all too well. Watching his father's struggle with cancer, they turned to cannabis to help ease his pain. However, Mitch quickly realized the industry lacked standards, quality information, and organization. “Even if you do find a product, how do consumers really know it came from a good source or how it’s been made? It was so frustrating,” he stated during an interview with Cannabis Tech. So, Mitch took it upon himself to develop a better way, starting with becoming a licensed producer. They wanted to understand the entire process, so they started at the beginning with a cultivation license, then a manufacturer's license, and a distribution license. And then they blockchained the entire seed-to-sale process. Now, they're moving into the next great frontier – the metaverse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

Curing cannabis can be a logistic nightmare for both hemp and marijuana growers. But these seven companies are yielding a better experience for both growers and consumers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

Cannabis has a waste problem, and it isn't just the plastic, single-use packages. Cultivators and processors find themselves with tons of excess, low quality, or spent plant material on hand every year. Unfortunately, it's both challenging and costly to dispose of. When it comes to cannabis cultivation, every penny counts for the bottom line. So what if there were a way to reduce operational expenditures related to this waste but make money from it? Nextleaf Solutions recently announced a new technology that processes spent cannabis biomass to reduce landfill waste and extracts even more profits from previously unusable plant material. It's just one of the latest technologies striving to make the cannabis industry greener. Read the full article here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

Over the past century, glass and steel have reigned supreme in the construction industry. However, green construction may eclipse traditional construction methods, as skyscrapers made of wood are becoming more common, and hemp has shown its value as an alternative material for furniture, insulation, and even rebar. Read more here..... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

What impacts indoor agriculture ultimately impacts cannabis cultivation. With the future of indoor food production in the world increasingly focused on growing more food with fewer resources, how does this translate to cannabis? The future of cannabis cultivation is about producing more flower per square foot with fewer inputs. Thanks to technologies and agricultural approaches borrowed from more traditional sectors, it's getting there. To this end, what trends in grow house designs are influencing the development of indoor cannabis cultivation? Read the full article here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

Integrating cryptocurrency transaction options is a safe, easy, and affordable solution for the government banking stonewall. In 2021, California’s first legally registered cannabis delivery service, SpeedWeed, started accepting Bitcoin payments. With the cryptocurrency (crypto) market reaching $3 trillion and the cannabis market reaching a value of just over $16 billion last year, these rapid-growing industries are on course to see more cross-integration like this over time. Read the full article here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

If you are only just now stepping into the world of crop steering — get ready. Read the article here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

Last year was one of the hottest years on record for the planet; it was also the hottest year for NFTs or non-fungible tokens. A digital artwork titled “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” by digital artist Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, sold for $69 million at Christie’s. It was the first NFT that an internationally renowned auction house had ever sold and that single sale produced 8.7 MWh of energy. Read the full article here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

From textiles to hempcrete and gasoline, producers must convert hemp from plant mass to individual materials before the crop is ready to be used for industrial purposes. The process of industrial hemp processing and conditioning has been reborn since prohibition halted hemp's progress in the 1940s, and today it stands to be one of the more promising ways farmers can profit off their hemp. Read the full article here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

The rise of the marijuana industry in the United States is upon us, and existing cannabis intoxication detection methods such as urine, blood, or saliva tests were not designed for cannabis and have significant limitations. Simply testing positive for the THC metabolite is not an indicator of impairment. However, a study published in the Drug and Alcohol Dependence, led by Steven's Institute of Technology assistant professor, Sang Won Bae reveals how smartphone technology may help bridge the gap. With the use of the co-developed smartphone application, machine-learning models were used by Bae in research for detecting binge drinking. In addition, according to a press release, the algorithm could help law enforcement, employers and health professionals predict if a person is currently experiencing 'cannabis intoxication’, as well. Is it truly as accurate as it is perceived? This testing method raises a conversation amongst the cannabis community, as well as, your average adult-use consumers and medical patients. Read the full article here... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

As the cannabis industry grows into a legitimate segment of the agricultural world, precision through the use of environmental sensors replaces the reliance on skill, experience, estimation and human error. No longer can farmers rely on eyeballing and guessing what their crops need, opting instead for sensors with live reading and data reporting. Read the full article here... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support

The delivery giant recently made headlines announcing its support for nationwide legalization via the MORE Act. In addition, Bezos said the company would end drug-testing some employees for cannabis use. Gaining support from Amazon for the cannabis industry is big. The company has around 1.3 million people across the globe, and this announcement contradicts the prohibitionist idea that people who enjoy cannabis on their own time cannot be productive, happy, and healthy. Amazon drones dropping down packages of weed to the front doors of American homes might be challenging to imagine. But it may not be far off. Maybe the question becomes whether or not the cannabis industry is ready for Amazon's involvement? Read the full article here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabis-tech/support