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Progressive Ownership: A Model for Application Tokens

Li's Newsletter • 60 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Crypto has evolved through Proof of Work, ICOs, and Airdrops for token distribution, each with lessons on network growth.
  2. The concept of Progressive Ownership suggests using revenue sharing and allowing users to opt into ownership for sustainable growth.
  3. Building products that meet user needs, using revenue sharing, and transitioning loyal users to economic ownership are key steps in implementing Progressive Ownership.

Towards a Metaphysics of Worlds

Breaking Smart • 50 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Investigating the nature of worlds using a mix of traditional philosophy concepts and computing tools is important.
  2. Zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technologies are exciting and offer new possibilities in various fields.
  3. ZK technology, combined with blockchain, has opened up new frontiers in software engineering and cryptography.

Giá trị của tiền số

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 99 implied HN points • 04 May 21
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. The value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be volatile, leading to potential financial risks and scams in the digital currency market.
  2. Blockchain technology, while initially designed for cryptocurrencies, has been overhyped as a solution for various issues, despite reports questioning its optimal use.
  3. Cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize global financial transactions by providing programmable digital assets, offering benefits like borderless transactions and decentralized finance opportunities.

How Do You and I Talk to Ethereum?

Coinsights • 77 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Developers create on-chain apps using smart contracts in Solidity.
  2. Users interact with on-chain apps by sending transactions through dApps.
  3. Understanding how developers and users interact with Ethereum gives a clear mental model of the ecosystem.

Decentralized Training Looms

Pluralis Research • 1 HN point • 08 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Decentralized training of foundation models is closer than widely believed despite concerns about low-bandwidth connections between nodes.
  2. Naysayers doubt the feasibility of decentralized training due to slow internet speeds impacting communication during model building, but recent research shows promising results in altering distributed training methods.
  3. Cost-effectiveness and model quality outweigh concerns about coordination and price in decentralized training environments.
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The Bones of Time

Breaking Smart • 83 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Protocols display preternatural stability and predictability through time.
  2. Broken protocols lead to disruptions in social norms and routines.
  3. Understanding history is shaped by the enduring protocols defining social realities.

Why Our Fascination With Cryptocurrency?

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. Cryptocurrency is seen as a social protest movement and may change global financial systems.
  2. Wealth inequality and historical revolutions are driving societal fascination with cryptocurrency.
  3. Cryptocurrencies are rooted in a long history of economic systems and reflect a desire for change in reciprocity systems.

Fableborne’s Kingdom NFT Presale starts February 13th!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. The Fableborne Kingdom NFT presale begins on February 13th and runs until February 17th, where you can buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a Kingdom NFT.
  2. Kingdom NFTs are important for gameplay and can help players earn rewards by staking and merging them to increase their rarity.
  3. There are two stages to the NFT minting: a presale where winners are drawn, and a public stage where leftover NFTs can be minted starting February 20th.

Ronin Market NFT Trading Contest Season 1 is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto 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.

Kuroro Wilds Alpha is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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!

Newsletter #0: Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Decoding Coding • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jan 23
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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.

A new era for Bitcoin.

The Held Report • 37 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. Bitcoin DeFi is important for Bitcoin's future and adoption
  2. DeFi can lead to more speculative use cases and adoption
  3. The Held Report will focus on Bitcoin DeFi and may switch to paid in the future

Crash the Runiverse Starts TODAY!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Crash the Runiverse is a 5-day event starting on January 14th, allowing players to dive into the game and earn rewards.
  2. There’s a big airdrop happening with a token called Quanta, which players can earn by participating during the event.
  3. A new feature called the Omen system lets players change dungeon difficulty to earn more rewards as they level up.

Brains, Chains, and Vibemobiles

Breaking Smart • 34 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Emerging technologies like NBDC protocols are offering alternatives to blockchain-based systems.
  2. The combination of AI, blockchains, and NBDC protocols is shaping the future of technology.
  3. Gestalt models of technology help to understand the balance of power and interactions between different technological elements.

Why Pocket is Rolling with Rollkit

Olshansky's Newsletter • 45 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Pocket Network is implementing the Shannon Upgrade as a micro-rollup using Rollkit and Celestia.
  2. Pocket Network provides developers with reliable, performant, and cost-effective RPC access to the open internet.
  3. The decision to pivot to Rollkit allows Pocket to focus on core utility, delegate security to Data Availability layers, and scale the number of relays the network can handle.

The Smoothest Mint of All Time

Ronin’s Newsletter • 49 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. Ronin hosted a successful NFT mint, selling out 3,000 NFTs in under an hour.
  2. Ronin's infrastructure works well under pressure, handling 1.5K transactions in 3 minutes.
  3. The community gave overwhelmingly positive feedback after the NFT mint on Ronin.

Money of the Future

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 42 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
💰 Finance Blockchain
  1. Financial transactions are evolving with a shift towards digital currencies
  2. Cryptocurrencies offer potential for increased privacy and security but face challenges with adoption and ease of use
  3. Future financial security may rely on biometric data and quantum encryption for heightened protection

Introducing Kaidro’s KDR Token on Katana!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. The Kaidro token ($KDR) is now available on the Katana DEX, allowing users to trade or provide liquidity.
  2. The $KDR token is a key part of the Kaidro ecosystem, which includes special merchandise and in-game benefits.
  3. Users can convert their previous tokens ($AKDR) to $KDR with a simple process starting today.

Bitcoin: a bold new world.

The Held Report • 14 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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.

Navigating Web3 Analytics: A Guide for Data Professionals

Web3 for Analytics Engineers • 1 HN point • 13 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Web3 is a decentralized internet on blockchain tech, aiming for user ownership and benefits for many people.
  2. Blockchain technology, at the core of Web3, offers immutability, decentralization, transparency, and cryptographic security.
  3. Web3 analytics introduces opportunities like decentralized data storage, on-chain data analysis, smart contract analytics, DeFi analytics, and NFT analytics.

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

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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
🔮 Crypto 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
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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'.

The Katana V3 Upgrade is Coming Soon!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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.

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

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 28 Aug 22
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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.

FYI XYZ Co. 1st Blog from a Startup in Web4

FYI XYZ Co. (Coming Soon) • 1 HN point • 31 May 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. When starting a project, it is valuable to stay small, focused, and maintain a close connection with the product and users. This allows for rapid iteration and quick adaptation to challenges and feedback.
  2. Successful projects prioritize user needs, iterate quickly, and have a strong, motivated team with diverse skills. Continuous improvement and responsiveness to feedback are key to achieving success.
  3. The concept of Web4 represents the next stage of the internet evolution, integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, enhanced user interfaces, semantic web, big data, and personalization. It promises more personalized, efficient, and secure digital experiences, but poses challenges like privacy concerns and digital divide.

How to learn web3 in 2023 (JS)

The ZenMode • 42 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Web3 is the decentralized version of the internet, aiming to eliminate intermediaries and give users more control over their data.
  2. To learn Web3, start by understanding blockchain, cryptocurrencies, dApps, smart contracts, and NFTs, then move on to more advanced topics and experiment with tools.
  3. Engage with the Web3 community, join online communities, attend events, follow industry leaders, and keep learning as the technology evolves.

Axie Infinity

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jul 21
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  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.

Web3 - What is a Gas price, Smart Contracts?

The ZenMode • 42 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Gas price on a blockchain is like a fee you pay for transactions to be processed faster.
  2. Smart contracts on a blockchain are like self-executing agreements that automate processes based on code.
  3. Smart contracts involve agreement between parties, coding in Solidity, execution on the Ethereum Virtual Machine, and inclusion in the blockchain by miners.

[EVM: Zero to Hero] Gas gas gas

Coinsights • 38 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Gas is a critical measurement of work on EVM-compatible blockchains.
  2. Gas is essential for economic incentives and spam prevention on decentralized blockchain networks.
  3. EIP1159 aims to stabilize gas prices by introducing base fee, max priority fee, and max fee.

How to use blockchain to ramp up your global supply chain

The Green Techpreneur • 20 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
💼 Business Blockchain
  1. Blockchain can be used to bring transparency to supply chains by tracking transactions and transport from farmers to consumers.
  2. To succeed as a greentech entrepreneur, be prepared for financial challenges at the start and prioritize storytelling to engage consumers.
  3. Implementing blockchain in the supply chain can face challenges like educating farmers in remote areas and motivating consumers to engage with the technology.

Quant Letter: January 2024, Week-4

The Parlour • 21 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. The blog post discusses various research papers on topics like financial risk modeling, interest rate models, and credit risk stress testing.
  2. New methods for predictive modeling in finance, including data-driven option pricing and generative modeling for financial time series, are introduced in the presented papers.
  3. The research covers diverse areas such as economics, crypto, and blockchain, offering insights on market responses, equity premium puzzles, and AI investment rankings in Latin America.

[EVM: Zero to Hero] Smart Contracts

Coinsights • 38 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Smart contracts on blockchains have key properties of being transparent and decentralized.
  2. Smart contracts consist of key components like address, balance, storage, and code.
  3. Decentralized Apps (dApps) act as the user-friendly gateway to interact with smart contracts.