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kitten corner: scam-coins

bad cattitude • 123 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency
  1. Beware of scam-coins in the cryptocurrency world, they can be deceiving
  2. Some people may manipulate coin supply to benefit themselves, so stay vigilant
  3. Don't fall prey to individuals who try to spend coins they don't own in cryptocurrency schemes

The KQL Mysteries: Chapter 3

Rod’s Blog • 456 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Data Analysis Threat intelligence Cryptocurrency Malware
  1. Jon and Sofia's financial accounts were compromised by hackers, leading them to investigate the breach and work towards recovering the stolen funds.
  2. Through KQL queries and Microsoft Sentinel workspace, Jon and Sofia uncovered details about the malware used in the cyberattack and the group of threat actors behind it.
  3. Jon and Sofia utilized Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence and various online resources to track the remote servers, cryptocurrency wallets, and patterns involved in the financial heist, narrowing down their search for the threat actors.
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The KQL Mysteries: Chapter 4

Rod’s Blog • 396 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Data Analysis
  1. Jon and Sofia used KQL queries and tools like Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence to track down threat actors behind a financial breach, targeting remote servers and the master wallet separately.
  2. Jon discovered malicious activities on servers using methods like port scanning and DNS spoofing, eventually finding a network of servers communicating over Tor.
  3. Sofia tracked cryptocurrency transactions and wallets, identifying techniques like CoinJoin and stealth addresses, and used tools like Chainalysis to follow the money trail.

Airdrop Farming Returns (100%+ Annualized), Blast Airdrop Estimate and Relative Scale for 2024/2025

BowTied Bull • 216 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Cryptocurrency
  1. New projects are emerging and building on Layer 2 products, providing opportunities for airdrops and investment growth.
  2. Between now and May, there will be a surge of new projects trying to take advantage of the positive sentiment in the market.
  3. Paid subscribers can access detailed information and estimates about airdrop values and potential investment opportunities.

Bitcoin ETF trades top $4.6 billion in ‘Ground-Breaking’ day; It was a tough year for almost every bank not named JPMorgan; 2024 prediction: Shopify acquires Stripe;

Fintech Wrap Up • 216 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
💰 Finance Technology Banks Cryptocurrency Reports Predictions
  1. Bitcoin ETF trades exceeded $4.6 billion, a substantial milestone.
  2. Most banks faced a tough year except JPMorgan, thriving in profits.
  3. Prediction for 2024 suggests Shopify may acquire Stripe for strategic growth.

Weekly Dose of Optimism #76

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 229 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Blockchain Environment Health Cryptocurrency
  1. Figure demonstrated a robot learning to make coffee based on observing humans, showcasing a general purpose AI approach.
  2. Rabbit introduced an AI model that translates human directives into actions without traditional app interfaces, paired with affordable hardware.
  3. US saw a decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 despite economic growth, emphasizing the need for continued emissions reduction efforts.

Framing the Future of the Internet

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 168 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Social Networks Decentralization Cryptocurrency Networks
  1. Farcaster is a blockchain network creating small interactive apps called Frames that can revolutionize social networking.
  2. Farcaster's Frames exemplify the concept of small applications growing protocols, encouraging experimentation and innovation.
  3. Blockchain networks like Farcaster win by offering decentralization, composability, and permissionlessness, enabling new functionalities and experiences for users and developers.

Noting the Appearance of Chris Dixon's Book "Read, Write, Own": Am I Still Allowed to Believe in Web3?

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 99 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Web3 Cryptocurrency Investing
  1. Questioning beliefs in web3 technologies is valid, especially in the context of Chris Dixon's book 'Read, Write, Own'.
  2. Advocating for ownership and control of personal data on the internet, believing in the importance of owning digital tracks and controlling access to them.
  3. Suggesting that for credibility in promoting web3 technologies, there is a need for substantial investment in software infrastructure and genuine use cases rather than hyperbolic promotion.

Apeiron's Ecosystem Token $APRS is Launching on Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 73 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency Gaming Web3
  1. Apeiron's $APRS token is launching on Ronin, allowing users to purchase through partners at Impossible Finance between March 12th and 15th for $0.11 USDC per token.
  2. The $APRS token will have vesting and unlock requirements to ensure a sustainable ecosystem, holding investor token allocations in escrow until they vest.
  3. There will be community rounds for Apeiron NFT holders and the Ronin community to purchase $APRS, with key dates including a wRON staking period, APRS purchase period, and APRS claim period.

Bitcoin Tech Talk #382

jimmysong • 137 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Blockchain Bitcoin Economics
  1. Citation Cartels manipulate the number of citations to boost university rankings in mathematics.
  2. Fauxductivity refers to tasks that appear productive but are actually not, and 'just-in-time' vs 'just-in-case' optimization is discussed.
  3. Education Consultants help wealthy individuals' children gain admission to top colleges, charging high fees and manipulating institutional preferences.

Superteam India Community Update: Jan 2024

The Superteam Blog • 137 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Mobile Apps Web3
  1. The newsletter celebrates Superteam members' achievements like projects hitting milestones and generating revenue.
  2. Community members contributed to ecosystem through code and content in areas like developer tooling and content creation.
  3. Updates on projects shipped in January include Proto App, Saganize SDK, and Little Unusual, highlighting key milestones and activities.

Elon Musk

kamilkazani • 471 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Entrepreneurship Cryptocurrency Social media
  1. Elon Musk's innovation can sometimes be misunderstood as tricksterism due to disruption.
  2. Non-violent businesses like Musk's may face security challenges by outsourcing violence.
  3. Musk's success in creating non-violent enterprises may be due to existing in an environment that favored this approach.

chainEDGE 3.0 Is Live

Onchain Wizard's Cauldron • 137 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Cryptocurrency Web Development User Interface Trading
  1. The chainEDGE 3.0 update brings significant improvements for users, including enhanced UI and filtering options.
  2. The new version features tools like auto-filtering of low liquidity tokens and detailed insights into smart money swaps.
  3. chainEDGE 3.0 offers optimized token and wallet pages, along with a Portfolio God dashboard for sorting and filtering smart money holdings.

Bitscam

Life in the 21st Century • 196 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
💰 Finance Bitcoin ETFs SEC Cryptocurrency Investing
  1. SEC approved bitcoin ETFs with caution for investors due to risks associated with crypto.
  2. ETF funds will use cash, not bitcoin, for transactions, highlighting challenges in using bitcoin directly.
  3. Bitcoin's focus on speculation rather than utility may hinder its potential as a replacement for the dollar.

Read Write Own, Reviewed

The Future, Now and Then • 79 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Web3 Cryptocurrency Venture Capital Internet
  1. Chris Dixon's book 'Read Write Own' discusses the impact of blockchain technology, but fails to address the potential downsides of Web3 projects and the financial risks involved.
  2. Dixon's vision for Web3 revolves around tokenomics and a future where everyone is an owner and investor, which can lead to increased financial precarity and reliance on speculative investments.
  3. The book highlights Dixon's overconfidence in blockchain technology, lack of detailed understanding of technical aspects, and his past involvement in hyped NFT and play-to-earn ventures, casting doubt on his ability to provide a realistic and innovative vision for the future of the internet.

Weekend Thoughts: Coinbase $COIN

Yet Another Value Blog • 1159 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency SEC Regulation Competition Investing
  1. Coinbase is facing serious challenges posed by an SEC suit that could potentially put the company out of business.
  2. The primary defense of Coinbase against the SEC is the hope that Congress will change laws to save them, but this could lead to increased competition and challenges for the company.
  3. Even if Congress were to change laws to make crypto trading legal, it could have negative consequences for Coinbase's business by opening the door to strong competition and impacting its unique revenue streams.

❄️ 🔧 Mes 38 outils préférés pour gérer vos finances personnelles

Snowball • 1356 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
💰 Finance Budgeting Investing Cryptocurrency Retirement Market Analysis
  1. The post shares 38 favorite tools for managing personal finances including budget tracking, investment research, and ETF investing.
  2. The tools cover various aspects such as budget management, investment strategies, tracking investments, and finding information on companies and markets.
  3. There are tools for managing subscriptions, finding forgotten bank accounts, simulating compound interests, assessing insider trading activities, tracking crypto portfolios, and more.

O Bubble, Where Art Thou?

The Last Bear Standing • 55 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
💰 Finance Stock Market Cryptocurrency Market Analysis Interest Rates
  1. The equity market has shown signs of over-indulgence recently, with increasing enthusiasm and unbridled momentum.
  2. Market worry has shifted from lack of enthusiasm to lack of disbelief, raising concerns about the sustainability of the current bull run.
  3. The macroeconomic resilience is attributed to a balance between big fiscal policies, monetary tightening, and strong balance sheets post-pandemic.

Michael Hudson: Why the US banking system is breaking up

Geopolitical Economy Report • 1275 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
💰 Finance Banking Federal Reserve Interest Rates Financial Crisis Cryptocurrency
  1. The US banking system is facing a significant crisis due to the consequences of past actions, like the 2009 bank bailout and the quantitative easing measures that followed.
  2. Rising interest rates are causing bond prices to fall, which is putting pressure on banks as their assets decrease in value against deposit liabilities.
  3. The current banking crisis is reminiscent of past financial failures, like the savings and loan crisis in the 1980s, and is exacerbated by factors like the cryptocurrency wave and derivatives trading.

Bitcoin Solves Triffin's Dilemma

The Dollar Endgame • 259 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
💰 Finance Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Macroeconomics
  1. The Bretton Woods system established the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency in 1944, benefiting the U.S. significantly.
  2. Triffin's dilemma addressed the fatal flaw in the Bretton Woods system, highlighting the challenges of a central issuer currency in a global monetary system.
  3. Bitcoin offers a solution to Triffin's dilemma by being a neutral reserve currency, avoiding the issues associated with central issuer currencies and promoting balance in the global economy.

What's the actual point of cNFTs?

The Superteam Blog • 117 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain NFTs Web3 Cryptocurrency Digital Assets
  1. NFTs have evolved into compressed NFTs (cNFTs) on Solana, enabling cheaper enterprise activities and efficient organization.
  2. cNFTs on Solana allow for easy scaling of content creation, with the ability to mint up to 1 million NFTs cost-effectively.
  3. cNFT tooling platforms like TipLink and Underdog Protocol are simplifying the frictionless minting and distribution of compressed NFTs within the Solana ecosystem.

What I'm preparing for in 2024

next big thing • 120 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Startups Venture Capital Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrency Consumer Tech
  1. 2024 might see a fundraising frenzy in the venture capital world with many companies trying to raise capital.
  2. Many late-stage companies are working on becoming IPO-ready, focusing on strong financial performance and management teams.
  3. AI will be a major focus in 2024, with advancements in AI-enabled products, but also facing challenges like lawsuits and safety concerns.