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Michael Lewis, FTX and Effective Altruism as a MacGuffin

Machine Learning Everything • 2 HN points • 16 Oct 23
💼 Business Cryptocurrency
  1. Effective altruism was portrayed as a MacGuffin in the story, being emphasized but ultimately devoid of real significance.
  2. Solving puzzles was an underrated skill that brought success, as seen with SBF at Jane Street.
  3. The portrayal of effective altruism and altruistic actions in the narrative did not match up, highlighting a disconnect between intentions and actions.

The Fate of Crypto Rises and Falls on One Legal Question

Vitarbi • 2 HN points • 30 Mar 23
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency
  1. The fate of cryptocurrency relies heavily on one legal question about whether certain digital assets should be considered securities under the Howey Test.
  2. The Howey Test is used to determine if a financial instrument is a security by assessing if there's an investment of money in a common enterprise expecting profits from others' efforts.
  3. Being labeled an unregistered security in the crypto industry can lead to severe consequences, including fines and damage to reputation.

#10 Non-transferable NFTs

Atomic Learnings • 2 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Vitalik Buterin proposes Non-Transferable Tokens (NTTs) for building digital identities with crypto.
  2. In Minecraft, soulbound items that can't be bought create a challenging and fun game experience.
  3. Making NFTs non-transferable can verify digital identities and accomplishments stored on the blockchain.

2023 Prediction Evaluations

Don't Worry About the Vase • 1 HN point • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Assessing predictions involves more than just being right or wrong, it's about the decision-making process and understanding market dynamics.
  2. Market overconfidence was noted in various prediction markets on topics like political outcomes, war events, and tech advancements.
  3. Actionable insights include focusing on probabilities, being aware of bias, and understanding external factors that influence outcomes.
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One year

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 09 Sep 10
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. The Flickr bug discovery was accidental but went on to be recognized as one of the best web hacking techniques of 2009.
  2. Their research and presentation on Practical Padding Oracle Attacks received much love and recognition from the cybersecurity community, even though they didn't win the award.
  3. Currently, they are preparing to present at EKOPARTY about a zero-day crypto vulnerability in ASP.NET, a critical vulnerability that could impact a significant portion of the websites on the Internet.

Summary: The Network State

Unstable Orbits • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. The Network State concept involves a highly aligned online community that can gain recognition from existing states.
  2. History is crucial for startup societies as they aim to address moral deficits with historically-informed solutions.
  3. Decentralization, recentralization, and the shift from nation states to network states are impacted by factors like technology, culture, and societal paradigms.

Air Force. Navy. Army. Cyber Force?

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. A proposal for a US Cyber Force as a 7th branch of the armed services is being considered, but there are concerns about the necessity and impact of such a move.
  2. Biden's executive order on spyware aims to restrict commercial spyware use by the US government, formalizing existing practices, and working in conjunction with legislative initiatives.
  3. The UK's NHS released a cyber security strategy focusing on collaboration, risk management, and learning from past cyber incidents, addressing challenges like limited cyber workforce and legacy technology.

Joakim Antman

Once a Maintainer • 0 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Joakim Antman maintains jwt, a Ruby implementation of the JSON Web Token standard.
  2. Contributing to open source can be intimidating but rewarding with supportive feedback.
  3. Getting more people into open source involves being nice, giving time for contributions, and encouraging a culture of giving back in companies.

Building A Token That Won't Fail

Athena Scale • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🔮 Crypto Cryptocurrency
  1. The majority of blockchain startups issue tokens that may not be sustainable in the long term.
  2. Tokens fail when they promise to be a currency for the protocol and a store of value for investors simultaneously.
  3. To create a successful token, consider making it represent a share of the project's revenue and focus on long-term growth rather than quick gains.

Account Abstraction Explained

skry • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Account Abstraction proposes a new Ethereum standard using smart contracts instead of keys, improving usability and facilitating user adoption.
  2. Account Abstraction solves issues by simplifying Ethereum user experience, allowing for multifactor accounts and easier transaction signing.
  3. Account Abstraction works through components like Bundlers, UserOperations, and Smart Contract Accounts, transforming how transactions are managed.

North Korea Is Ransomware's New Kid on the Block

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. North Korea has entered the ransomware business, using different tools and posing potential challenges with their cyber activities.
  2. The US and other countries are implementing coordinated sanctions to disrupt ransomware payment ecosystems and deter cybercriminals.
  3. Biden's emphasis on privacy in the State of the Union address could potentially lead to bipartisan support for comprehensive data privacy laws, focusing on enhancing consumer rights, industry standards, and cybersecurity.

ACR #25: Can Blockchain Solve Food Security?

Africa Crypto Report (ACR) • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Blockchain is being used in Africa to improve transparency and efficiency in the food supply chain.
  2. eFama App by Coronet Blockchain helps farmers connect directly with buyers, ensuring product quality and eliminating intermediaries.
  3. The application aims to help farmers achieve product quality assurance, access markets directly, and build sustainable businesses.

Intents are just...

David’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Intents are not the same as transactions; they are declarative and specify desired state changes.
  2. The market is moving towards user-intents over submitted transactions for better prices and experiences.
  3. Intents, like limit orders, are hard to decentralize, leading to siloed centralized servers and extraction of rent from users.

UBS to cut more than half of Credit Suisse workforce; How does B2B fintech pricing evolve?; Goldman in talks to offload Apple credit card, savings products to American Express;

Fintech Wrap Up • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
💼 Business Cryptocurrency
  1. UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse workforce due to a takeover.
  2. Visa acquires Brazilian fintech Pismo in a $1B deal with notable clients like Citi and N26.
  3. Goldman Sachs considers moving Apple credit card and savings products to American Express after losses.

Optimizing Private Key Regulation

Coinsights • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  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 Cryptocurrency
  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.

Market Structure on the Cusp of Spot Bitcoin ETF Launches

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency
  1. The cryptocurrency market eagerly awaits the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF, marking a historic milestone.
  2. BTC spot trading volumes are affected by ETF anticipation, surging back with potential ETF launches on the horizon.
  3. The volatility and return characteristics of digital assets like BTC are evolving, showcasing their potential role in diversified investment portfolios.

1/10/2024: Bitcoin ETFs are Approved by SEC

depression2022 • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency
  1. Bitcoin ETFs were mistakenly announced as approved by someone hacking into SEC's account, but later officially approved by SEC.
  2. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs could signal the top of the Bitcoin price.
  3. Instead of following hype on Twitter about crypto, consider investing in companies that offer desired products and services.

New Year, Same Stories 🌷

Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🔮 Crypto Cryptocurrency
  1. The crypto and blockchain industry continues to experience dramatic events and impact from major players like FTX and Alameda.
  2. Top stories in January 2023 highlighted issues like unregistered securities, AI-generated content, and crypto exchange controversies.
  3. Crypto research in January covered topics like zero-knowledge proofs, stablecoin analysis, and Ethereum network upgrades.

Ahead of the curve - February 21

The Weekly Update • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency
  1. Bitcoin has shown significant momentum recently due to increased capital flowing into the crypto market.
  2. The recent crypto rally has been primarily led by Bitcoin strength, with other cryptocurrencies like ETH and BNB lagging behind.
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NFT Royalty Battle Royale

skry • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. NFT royalties ensure creators continue to earn money even after the initial sale.
  2. NFT royalties are crucial for protecting intellectual property rights and ensuring fair compensation for creators.
  3. Marketplaces like OpenSea and Blur are in a battle over the enforcement and incentivization of NFT royalties to win market share.