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Ronin Market NFT Trading Contest Season 1 is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
đź”® Crypto NFTs Trading Rewards Market Blockchain
  1. The Ronin Market is having an NFT Trading Contest from February 10 to March 10. Anyone with a Ronin Wallet can join and earn rewards.
  2. There are over $100,000 in total prizes available, including cash rewards and special tokens for the top traders. The competition will reward traders based on their trading volume.
  3. New features like Collection Offers simplify trading by allowing users to make offers for all NFTs in a collection, making it easier for buyers and sellers.

Miner Weekly: Lenders own 50% of Core’s self-mining hashrate

Miner Weekly • 19 implied HN points • 24 Dec 22
đź”® Crypto Regulation Financial Corporate Hardware and Infrastructure Feature
  1. Lenders own 50% of Core's self-mining hashrate, which is significant in the cryptocurrency mining industry.
  2. Core's self-mining capacity produces an average of 50 BTC per day, showcasing its mining capabilities.
  3. Regulation news includes British Columbia pausing electricity connections for crypto mining due to high consumption and Kazakhstan tightening regulations for miners to develop the crypto industry further.

Kuroro Wilds Alpha is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Gaming NFTs Tokens Community
  1. Kuroro Wilds is now live for players to enjoy. It's a free game where you can collect creatures and fight in action-based battles.
  2. There's a chance to earn over 30 million $KURO tokens by participating in the game. You can earn rewards through missions, quests, and by referring friends.
  3. Players can explore the Kuroro Islands, complete story missions, and unlock bonuses. It's a fun way to dive into a new gaming community!

Pixels Players: the $BERRY Sunset has Begun

Ronin’s Newsletter • 36 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
đź”® Crypto Tokens Exchange Gaming Launch Community
  1. Convert $BERRY to in-game $PIXEL now through the Pixels dashboard before February 17th.
  2. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided to convert and deposit your $BERRY into $PIXEL within the game.
  3. The $BERRY token will no longer have in-game utility, and the exchange rate between $BERRY and $PIXEL will decrease every 72 hours, so it's recommended to make the conversion soon.
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Newsletter #0: Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Decoding Coding • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jan 23
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Security Privacy Web3
  1. Zero-knowledge proofs let someone prove they know something without giving away the actual information. It's like showing you can perform a magic trick without revealing how it’s done.
  2. These proofs have been around since the 1980s and have evolved into important applications in areas like finance and identity verification, especially in Web3 technologies.
  3. ZKPs have key properties like completeness and soundness, but they also come with challenges like being complex to implement and vulnerable to quantum computing attacks.

Introducing Onmeta on Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 49 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
đź”® Crypto Emerging Markets
  1. Onmeta partnership gives more options to exchange fiat for crypto on Ronin, benefiting users in India and the Philippines.
  2. Onmeta enables UPI, bank transfers in India, and GrabPay, GCash, PayMaya in the Philippines.
  3. Onmeta allows for microtransactions as low as 100 INR or PHP, settling in less than 60 seconds, making token access faster for gamers.

Bitcoin: a bold new world.

The Held Report • 14 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Bitcoin Decentralization Finance Economics
  1. Satoshi published the Bitcoin whitepaper on October 31, 2008, during a time of financial crisis. This date was chosen for its symbolic meaning, marking a shift from the old financial systems.
  2. The date also links to Martin Luther's 95 Theses, which challenged the authority of the church. Just like Luther's ideas spread widely, Bitcoin aims to disrupt and change the current monetary system.
  3. Both events represent a break from old traditions and a move towards new beginnings. Bitcoin symbolizes an end to trust in centralized banks and introduces a new, decentralized way to handle money.

Wild Forest’s $WF Token Community Rounds are NEXT WEEK!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Tokens NFTs Community Gaming
  1. The $WF token sale is happening soon, from December 5th to December 6th. It's for RON stakers, specific leaders, and the Wild Forest community.
  2. During the sale, 44 million tokens will be available at $0.045 each, which can be used in the game for features like ranking up and buying items.
  3. To participate, you'll need to stake wRON before the sale and meet some identification requirements. Make sure to check if you're eligible!

Stacks gets a big upgrade: Nakamoto and sBTC

The Held Report • 11 implied HN points • 14 Dec 24
đź”® Crypto Bitcoin DeFi Technology Investing Blockchain
  1. The Nakamoto upgrade makes the Stacks network faster and more reliable. With quicker transaction confirmations, users can expect to see their transactions completed much more quickly than before.
  2. sBTC will enable a secure way to bring Bitcoin into the Stacks ecosystem. This means Bitcoin can be used in new and exciting decentralized applications without the usual risks.
  3. The growth of Bitcoin DeFi is gaining attention thanks to upgrades like Nakamoto and sBTC. These changes will help developers create innovative applications that take advantage of Bitcoin's capabilities.

Introducing: Klima the world's first carbon currency

Activist Futurism • 39 implied HN points • 14 Sep 21
đź”® Crypto Environmental Activism Currency Blockchain Decentralized
  1. Klima is the world's first carbon currency, backed by carbon offsets and incentivizing the absorption of carbon.
  2. KlimaDAO aims to build a monetary system that prices in carbon, rewarding pro-climate actions.
  3. Activists and supporters of transformative social change are now being drawn into the world of crypto through the introduction of Klima, the 'apex of environmental activism'.

Bitvana or the bitcaust

Gray Mirror • 51 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
đź”® Crypto Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Financial system Monetary Policy
  1. Belief in financial systems is crucial for their stability - don't always trust the doomsayers predicting collapse.
  2. Understanding the true nature of inflation and the power of the Fed in the financial system provides insight into market dynamics.
  3. Capital flight to assets like Bitcoin can occur due to factors like dilution, destruction, and compression - but the end game must be stability to be effective.

The Katana V3 Upgrade is Coming Soon!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Decentralization Liquidity Exchanges Smart Contracts
  1. The Katana V3 Upgrade will let users have more control over fees and reduce slippage. This is expected to happen by the end of November after a final review.
  2. Liquidity providers will be able to set specific price ranges for their assets in the new upgrade. This gives them better chances to earn rewards and helps traders get better prices.
  3. The upgrade aims to make the trading experience smoother and more efficient. It will also help support more token listings in the future.

Ronin Wallet is WalletConnect Certified!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Cryptocurrency Finance Technology
  1. Ronin Wallet is now WalletConnect Certified, which means it meets high standards for user experience and security. This certification helps users trust the wallet for their transactions.
  2. Being certified gives Ronin Wallet a better rank in the WalletGuide directory, making it easier for people to find and use it. It joins other popular wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet.
  3. This achievement signifies a growing ecosystem with WalletConnect, which has a huge user base and many wallets. It shows that Ronin Wallet is becoming more prominent in the digital wallet space.

Kaidro’s Inaugural FREE Mint is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
đź”® Crypto NFT Benefits
  1. Kaidro's Inaugural FREE Mint is currently live for the Journal NFT. Mint now within the next 24 hours to gain exclusive benefits and early access to upcoming Mech mint on Kaidro.
  2. Prepare to wait in the CrowdHandler Waiting Room due to high user traffic when minting the Journal NFT.
  3. Follow simple steps to mint the Kaidro Journal by visiting the Kaidro website, connecting your Ronin Wallet, and completing the minting process.

29/8/2022: Real World Crypto Day tại Hà Nội

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 28 Aug 22
đź”® Crypto Cryptocurrency Blockchain Cybersecurity Encryption Privacy
  1. Real World Crypto Day in Hanoi on 29/8/2022 featured experts discussing important topics like lattice cryptography and security vulnerabilities in popular blockchains.
  2. The event covered a range of practical cryptography topics like key management, secure API design, and research on password storage and encryption techniques.
  3. Vietnam faces a shortage of security solution designers despite having skilled hackers, highlighting the importance of developing more comprehensive cybersecurity expertise.

2024 Q1 Katana Liquidity Mining Program Update

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
đź”® Crypto
  1. Binance listing RON has increased accessibility and trading depth for the token
  2. The Katana Liquidity Mining Program rewards are being adjusted to reduce inflationary rewards to liquidity providers
  3. The phased reduction of rewards aims to create better token price equilibrium and allocate more rewards for user growth campaigns

Barbara Fried’s 'The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried'

SBF’s Substack • 1 implied HN point • 04 Nov 25
đź”® Crypto Regulation Law Fraud Trials Ethics Finance
  1. The writer looks at the trial from two angles: as an experienced legal professional and as a parent directly affected by the case.
  2. She brings long experience as a Stanford law professor, which informs the legal analysis and lends credibility to her observations.
  3. Although the current piece focuses on legal perspectives, she indicates she may later write about the personal, lived experience of being a parent during these events.

Axie Infinity

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jul 21
đź”® Crypto NFTs Blockchain Gaming Investing Cryptocurrency
  1. Axie Infinity is an online game where characters called Axies are like virtual pets that can be bought and sold as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The cheapest Axie costs around $200, with the most expensive one ever sold for about $60,000.
  2. Sky Mavis, the game studio behind Axie Infinity, recently received a $7.5 million investment for the NFT-based game. They have a cool and talented young team.
  3. AXS is the coin associated with Axie Infinity, currently priced at over $40 with a market cap of over $2 billion. Sky Mavis will allocate a portion of AXS to gamers and use another portion for staking rewards.

How To Avoid Losing Your Crypto

DeFi Education • 2 HN points • 13 Mar 24
đź”® Crypto Security Investing Education Risk management Technology
  1. Many people lose their crypto profits because they don't sell at the right time. It's important to have a plan to take profits when you can.
  2. Understanding the risks of different products is crucial. Many losses come from not knowing how things like hacks or hidden risks can affect your investments.
  3. Security is key to keeping your crypto safe. This means having good practices in place, like using hardware wallets and being aware of scams and phishing attempts.

Issue #142: Kraken’s Crypto Payments Bet, Bud’s AI Move And PIX's Continued Expansion

Fintech Radar • 4 implied HN points • 13 Feb 25
đź”® Crypto Payments AI Fintech Blockchain Investment
  1. Kraken has started a new crypto payments service, helping businesses accept digital currencies. This could revive interest in crypto payments, especially as the regulatory environment improves.
  2. Brazil's Pix payment system is expanding its features with recurring payments, potentially opening up a $30 billion opportunity. This makes Pix a stronger competitor against traditional payment networks.
  3. Bud launched an AI-powered search tool for financial transactions, helping banks better understand customer data. This could change how banks manage data and improve services like lending and fraud detection.

The Wild Forest Public Sale is Coming Soon!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
đź”® Crypto NFTs Ecosystem Tokens Blockchain
  1. The Wild Forest NFT public sale will start on February 22nd. Packs include various NFTs like Units, Skins, and coveted Lord NFTs, available for purchase with different cryptocurrencies.
  2. There are three types of Packs available: Standard, Premium, and Founder, each offering different content and chances of getting a Lord NFT. Purchase limits vary for each type of pack.
  3. In the game Wild Forest, Lords are vital for access to special features, Units make up the player's army, and Skins enhance the appearance of the units. The sale involves acquiring these diverse NFT collections.

Crypto; location

Gray Mirror • 22 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
đź”® Crypto Location
  1. Be aware of potential impact on crypto markets if key figures are arrested.
  2. Consider the implications of civil suits without criminal charges as a warning.
  3. Subscription for further insights into crypto trends and implications.

NFTrees

Cybernetic Forests • 19 implied HN points • 18 Apr 21
đź”® Crypto Cryptocurrency NFTs Digital Art Decentralization Smart Contracts
  1. Artists are experimenting with digital contracts and smart contracts in art projects like Terra0 and Plantoid, exploring new forms of economic units and self-evolving sculptures.
  2. Cryptocurrencies like Trust/Risk challenge traditional financial systems by creating decentralized charitable networks where money is burned into the price of a currency and used for communal support.
  3. The rise of cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin demonstrates a shift towards digital rituals and communal investments, rather than traditional monetary transactions, with a focus on speculative value and community engagement.

How to equitably resolve the Black Lives Matter funding scandal using Ethereum: a lesson for future movements.

Activist Futurism • 19 implied HN points • 08 Mar 21
đź”® Crypto Funding Blockchain Ethereum Activism
  1. Imagine a movement token whose value increases with the perceived social impact of the movement, a new way to fund protests.
  2. Activists in the Black Lives Matter movement are demanding equitable distribution of funds after a significant amount was revealed to have been amassed by the foundation.
  3. A potential solution to the funding scandal is presented using Ethereum and a new funding model that rewards early movement builders and aims to fairly distribute resources among a movement's participants.

Bitcoin, Geopolitics, & Empire

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
đź”® Crypto Bitcoin Geopolitics Economics Finance Technology
  1. Bitcoin aims to replace traditional banks with a decentralized network that can eliminate many banking fees. This could help drive down costs for consumers and reshape financial systems.
  2. If Bitcoin becomes successful, it could reduce the negative impacts of traditional banks, like laundering money and contributing to crime. This might lead to a healthier economy and better lives for people in poorer nations.
  3. While Bitcoin has its challenges, like handling privacy concerns, it offers an opportunity for a more equitable distribution of wealth. The hope is that it drives genuine improvements in people's lives around the world.

So you want to roll your own crypto?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 30 Aug 20
đź”® Crypto Security Learning Challenges Practices Resources
  1. Learn from other people's mistakes when rolling your own crypto to accelerate your understanding and skill development.
  2. Crypto code is complex due to side-channel constraints and subtle details that can easily compromise security if not understood.
  3. Understand the vast crypto food chain, from cryptanalysts solving mathematical problems to software engineers implementing encryption, to know where you stand and why rolling your own crypto may not be advisable.

Impact DAO Beginners Course

Crypto Good • 9 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Cryptocurrency
  1. Join the Impact DAO Beginner's Course to learn how to build decentralized impact communities.
  2. The course is free and delivered in 7 bite-sized modules to help you start quickly.
  3. Learn from experienced Impact DAO builders and get certified upon course completion.

How I buy crypto at the best price

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
đź”® Crypto Investing Trading Blockchain Bitcoin
  1. The author shares a technique to buy and sell crypto on Coinbase with ease, which could be advantageous in the current market.
  2. With new money entering through Bitcoin ETFs, the price of Bitcoin is predicted to increase significantly.
  3. Paid subscribers will receive exclusive access to the author's method of buying crypto, potentially giving them an edge in trading.