Meet VERA — Luxury, Defined

3 Technologies Could Shape the Future of Luxury

Artificial intelligence, smart contracts and crypto are redefining the world — putting a next-level lifestyle within reach for us all.

In a quiet corner of Europe, a government has achieved a world first.

It has set its entire catalog of municipal services online: 24/7 coverage for medical e-prescriptions, tax filing — you can even buy a car without visiting the vehicle registration office.

Using blockchain technology to secure its data; artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate administration; Estonia has beaten its more economically developed counterparts in becoming a genuinely digital society.

Now, the whole population is using its online authentication and signature system, and the efficiency of these e-services has transformed their standard of living.

Estonia is a clear example of how emerging technologies will shape the world.

Concept of the Future

Still, the technologies divide opinion. Where Mark Zuckerberg believes artificial intelligence “will identify and cure diseases, help cars drive more safely, and keep our communities safe.”

Elon Musk derides AI as “far more dangerous than nukes.” As for the blockchain, barely a day passes without another controversial outburst.

And yet, opinion hasn’t stopped Amazon’s Alexa from finding its way into 25% of American homes. Yet, while these virtual assistants enhance life, they are barely life-changing — their use of artificial intelligence alone limits what they can achieve.