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Coin Metrics’ State of the Network: Issue 217

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. Determining which cryptocurrencies are considered securities remains a complex and critical issue in the evolving regulatory landscape.
  2. On-chain metrics provide valuable insights but are not the sole criteria for classifying assets as securities.
  3. Clear securities regulations could bring transparency and compliance measurements to the crypto industry, with on-chain data playing a potentially crucial role.

The AWS of Web3, V2

Coinsights • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Layer 2 blockchains help scale Ethereum by processing transactions outside of Layer 1.
  2. The OP Stack by Optimism simplifies the deployment of optimistic rollups and is gaining popularity due to Ethereum compatibility, developer-friendliness, partnerships, and the vision for a superchain.
  3. Concerns with the OP Stack include slow transaction finality, potential spikes in transaction fees, lack of sequencer decentralization, and competition from other solutions like Arbitrum.
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Optimizing Private Key Regulation

Coinsights • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. To use crypto products, people need secure and user-friendly ways to manage private keys.
  2. Non-custodial guidelines should be improved for a safer crypto ecosystem.
  3. A service claiming to be non-custodial should not be able to access or lose a user's private key.

BITCOIN IS (possibly) BEING 51% ATTACKED

muk’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Bitcoin may be under a possible 51% attack, which can provide attackers with the power to reverse transactions and control block production.
  2. Understanding the basics of Nakamoto Consensus helps in comprehending the vulnerability to 51% attacks in Bitcoin and the importance of hashpower in the network.
  3. A 51% attacker can aim to gain 100% control over block rewards by manipulating block production and slowly squeezing out other miners, posing a threat to the open nature of the network.

New Badges LIVE on App.Axie

The Lunacian • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Eight new badges introduced on App.Axie for achievements like part evolution and ascension.
  2. New activity and analytics tabs added to App.Axie for tracking floor price, owner distribution, and more.
  3. Ronin team updating address prefixes from ronin: to 0x for better Ethereum alignment.

Homeland's Reward Renaissance

The Lunacian • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Homeland Beta is starting with increased rewards for active players.
  2. Players can earn more rewards through daily emissions, Moonfall, Moonbeam, and quests.
  3. Land staking rewards will end during Beta, incentivizing active gameplay instead.

Conducting the ETH Census

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. Calculating Ethereum's total supply is a complex task due to its multi-layered system.
  2. The total supply of ETH as of January 20th, 2024, was 120,179,693.24908, but accurate tracking is essential to avoid double counting.
  3. Accurate supply metrics impact various aspects like wealth distribution, market capitalization, and index creation in the cryptocurrency space.

21 ₿itcoin orange Pillen für Nocoiner

DarthCoin’s Bitcoin Guides • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. Start your Bitcoin education by reading the Bitcoin Whitepaper and 'The Bitcoin Standard'. Attend Bitcoin meetups to learn more.
  2. Choose a secure Bitcoin wallet carefully and store your wallet seed in a safe place.
  3. Always prioritize self-education in Bitcoin and be cautious of scams. Trust yourself, verify everything, and maintain control over your own finances.

Why Electronic Negotiable Instruments are Technically Possible

Vitarbi • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. There is a way to prevent falsification, forgery, and duplication of electronic promissory notes and bills of exchange online.
  2. Delivery of electronic negotiable instruments is a key operational challenge as it determines the validity of the instrument.
  3. Using non-fungible token (NFT) form can solve the double-spend problem for electronic negotiable instruments and ensure their integrity and distinct identity.

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. The Ethereum Dencun upgrade is a significant advancement that enhances scalability and security for the network.
  2. EIP-4844 introduces 'blob-carrying transactions' to improve data availability scaling and shift demand towards Layer-2 solutions.
  3. Upgrades such as EIP-4788, EIP-7514, and EIP-7045 impact validators, staking operations, and security within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Money, Bitcoin and Freedom

domsteil • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain
  1. Individual prosperity relies on guarantees to life, liberty, and property in free markets.
  2. Capitalism has historically led to prosperity and success.
  3. Sound money and price signals are crucial for determining value and fostering prosperity.

Building on a Subnet solution by Ava Labs

CodeLink’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Avalanche Subnets allow developers to create customized blockchains for specific needs, enhancing performance and security.
  2. Using Kurtosis makes setting up Avalanche Subnets quicker and simpler for deploying blockchain applications.
  3. Developers can easily deploy and play multiplayer games on a local Avalanche subnet with step-by-step guidance.

Securing Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Part 2 of the editorial series by Phuc Thai delves into security processes on Ronin.
  2. Ronin Evolution Proposals undergo a detailed staged process before deployment.
  3. Ronin employs rigorous testing, shadow forks, audits, and bug bounties to prioritize security.

130-Year-Old German Bank To Offer Bitcoin Services

Daily Digest • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
💰 Finance Blockchain
  1. A 130-year-old German bank partners with a Bitcoin firm, showing growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional banking.
  2. UK police seize $1.8 billion in Bitcoin as part of an investigation into investment fraud.
  3. Binance launches an inscription marketplace to cater to the increasing interest in digital assets.

Google Opens Bitcoin ETF Ads

Daily Digest • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
💰 Finance Blockchain
  1. Google has allowed Bitcoin ETF ads, with major firms like BlackRock now running campaigns.
  2. Crypto funds recently saw a $500 million outflow, mainly due to shifts in GBTC's performance.
  3. OKX introduced new inscriptions for unique token standards like Atomicals, Stamps, Runes, and Doginals.

The Art and Science of Testing Smart Contracts

Athena Scale • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Smart contracts must be properly tested before being deployed to production to avoid costly mistakes.
  2. Designing the architecture of smart contracts is crucial and ensures all team members are aligned.
  3. Testing on testnet and mainnet is essential to uncover issues and differences between environments.

Disruption of the Music Industry

Athena Scale • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Blockchain technology has disrupted finance and data industries successfully.
  2. Music industry needs to revolutionize its model without relying on NFTs from artists.
  3. Decentralized platforms can offer transparency and revenue share, benefiting all involved.

Solana halting is bullish. Here is why.

Athena Scale • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Solana halting for testing is seen as positive for the future of decentralized systems.
  2. Solana uses Proof of History, a unique approach enabling high transaction speeds.
  3. Despite ongoing outages, Solana continuously patches bugs, aiming for a stable, groundbreaking blockchain technology.

Introducing Sponsored Transactions on Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Sponsored transactions are being introduced on Ronin mainnet with the Neo upgrade and Miko hardfork.
  2. Sponsored transactions involve one address making a transaction that is paid for by another, offering new possibilities for game studios and players in Web3 gaming.
  3. The Neo upgrade and Miko hardfork are scheduled for February 26th at 7:00 UTC, so validators and RPC node operators should upgrade to Neo before that date.

The Spatial Web is Coming — Part 4

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 13 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Web 3.0 envisions a common network where everything is connected, blurring the line between the physical and digital worlds.
  2. The future Web 3.0 will involve a fully networked interface, powered by advanced technology like KOSM AI.
  3. To stay relevant in the future Web 3.0, companies and individuals must be part of this all-encompassing network of everything.

The Spatial Web is Coming — Part 3

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. The Spatial Web Foundation and VERSES Technologies are building a new computing technology stack with three tiers - Interface, Logic & Data focused on merging AR & VR experiences with the physical world.
  2. VERSES Technologies' AI Operating System called KOSM™ enables cognitive computing methods for processing spatial and UX data, and includes Artificial Intelligence based on the 'Free Energy Principle.'
  3. Distributed Ledger Technologies like Blockchain, with Smart Contracts at their core, offer secure automation of transactions, providing trust, security, and privacy crucial for a prosperous Web 3.0 experience.

The Spatial Web is Coming — Part 1

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 10 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. The Spatial Web involves the convergence of technologies like AR, VR, AI, and IoT in a unified network for a seamless experience.
  2. Many Web3 technologies lack a common language protocol, causing them to be isolated and not fully interconnected.
  3. For the future Spatial Web browsing experience, a unique protocol like HSTP is needed to connect physical and virtual entities for a smarter, more integrated world.

Read Write Own

Residual Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain
  1. Generative AI complicates internet information ownership, making web3 tech important for solutions.
  2. Web3 aims to address concentration of wealth and power in big tech, offering more distributed value and power.
  3. Decentralized web3 apps need to improve user experience to compete with centralized apps, and realistic timeframes for value creation need to be considered.