Company
Date Published
Author
Neo4j Team
Word count
1154
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Neo4j humorously announced CryptoGraph, a fictional cryptocurrency trading platform, as part of an April Fool’s Day article. The platform would supposedly operate using a new digital currency called Nebuchadnezzar, or "NebberCoins," and feature a unique analog twist by allowing physical representations of digital currencies. The article describes an ambitious expansion plan for CryptoGraph, utilizing empty retail spaces for Nebber mining and trading, and outlines a bold vision for blending digital and analog experiences. The piece playfully mentions various technological elements, such as a new graph platform Neo5j and the NullDB database, presenting a satirical take on the future of cryptocurrency and connected data. Ultimately, the announcement is a playful nod to Neo4j's capabilities and innovations, ending with a lighthearted promise to fund future hovercraft inventions, emphasizing the article's fictional nature.