Giftcoin is the world’s first cryptocurrency designed for transparent charitable giving. Could this use of cryptocurrency – which was until recently an alternative or niche way of spending – be a step towards seeing radical ideas becoming mainstream models?

While 96% of Americans use coupons when they shop, codes can often be hard to find online. Honey is a browser extension that finds the best, and most relevant, discount code to your order – without the user having to scour the net for a couple of dollars off.

In a fiercely competitive and global marketplace, today’s shopper is more concerned with frugality than brand loyalty – unless, of course, there’s something in it for them. Dosh incentivizes people to buy from its partners by rewarding them with cashback every time they spend.

Blockchain is being touted as the next great technological disruptor, with financial firms investing heavily and cyber-libertarians hoping it’ll enable decentralised transactions and P2P commerce. But can it break into everyday usage, or will it become just another buzzword from the world of tech?