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[EVM: Zero to Hero] Gas gas gas

Coinsights • 38 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  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.

[EVM: Zero to Hero] Smart Contracts

Coinsights • 38 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  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.

[EVM: Zero to Hero] Smart Contract Wallets

Coinsights • 38 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. Smart contract wallets provide an enhanced wallet experience by enabling features like multi-user transactions and spending limits.
  2. Smart contract wallets still require an EOA to initiate transactions, but new advancements like Account Abstraction may change this in the future.
  3. Although smart contract wallets offer customizability, they come with downsides like deployment costs and hacking risks.

[EVM: Zero to Hero] All About Accounts

Coinsights • 38 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. EVM supports two types of accounts: Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) and Contract Accounts (smart contracts)
  2. EOAs are controlled by private keys and can initiate transactions, while smart contracts run on code and cannot initiate transactions
  3. Smart Contract Wallets (SCWs) enhance wallet experience by utilizing the customizability of smart contracts

DAOs Are the Future of Work

Crypto Good • 26 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are reshaping the future of work by living and experimenting with new methods in real-time.
  2. DAOs are fundamentally different by design, reimagining work on the decentralized web and setting new standards.
  3. The future of work may be led by DAOs powered by sovereign individuals, AI, and high technology.
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NFTrees

Cybernetic Forests • 19 implied HN points • 18 Apr 21
🔮 Crypto 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.

Initializing an EIP-2535 Diamond for deployment and upgrades

EIP-2535 Diamonds • 7 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. In smart contract systems, a unique method is required to initialize state variables in proxy contracts or diamonds.
  2. EIP-2535 Diamonds offer a better way to initialize by writing a single initialization function for all facets.
  3. The recommended approach is to use composition instead of inheritance for initialization to keep code clean and efficient.

Smart Contracting’s Fine Print

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jan 19
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize smart contracts by using a distributed ledger with a 'Turing complete' virtual machine.
  2. Smart contract applications are currently limited, with a few examples being used as substitutes for escrow services or for generating controlled lists.
  3. Economic innovation is crucial for the success of smart contracts on the blockchain, as they need to incentivize human action effectively to ensure contract performance.

My Answers for the paradigm fellowship

Something to Consider • 0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 24
🔮 Crypto Smart Contracts
  1. The game with Ethereum bids will likely end with the biggest firm winning because they can raise the most capital. Smaller players may drop out when they see they can’t compete.
  2. Censorship doesn't change the game much because firms that want to win will pay a lot. They’ll still plan based on their chances of success.
  3. Smart contracts could change the game by allowing players to offer rewards to others for letting empty blocks go. This might make it harder for anyone to win the bidding eventually.

Skip the joins with Semantic ABI

HyperArc • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. Semantic ABI helps organize data from Ethereum transactions better. Instead of dealing with lots of confusing tables, it allows you to get a clear view of the data directly.
  2. By using Semantic ABI, you can easily combine data from different sources without complex joins. This saves time and makes analysis simpler.
  3. The library supports features like adding extra meaning to data and finding matches in transactions more efficiently. It's designed to help with analyzing Web3 data easily.

An Overview of the Flow Blockchain

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
🔮 Crypto Smart Contracts
  1. Flow is a Layer-1 blockchain built for quick, consumer-friendly apps. It uses a unique system to help scale and manage tasks efficiently.
  2. The recent Crescendo upgrade allows Flow to work with Ethereum's smart contracts, letting developers use tools from both ecosystems.
  3. Flow is popular for digital collectibles like NBA Top Shot and has low transaction fees, making it great for fast and affordable transactions.

We're moving! A quick update

The price of agency • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 24
🔮 Crypto Smart Contracts
  1. The author is switching their content to a new platform called Mirror, which is similar to Substack but offers some extra features.
  2. You can still follow their posts by subscribing with your email on Mirror, where they already have five posts available for you to read.
  3. The author mentions that their writing has become more frequent and engaging, thanks to the energy from their team.

What The Hell Happened to Ethereum?

Reverie by Daniel Cawrey • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto Smart Contracts
  1. Ethereum has lost its leading position in the crypto space and is now struggling to keep up with faster, more centralized platforms like Solana.
  2. The focus on decentralization has led to scaling issues, making transactions slow and expensive, which frustrates users who just want a simple experience.
  3. Ethereum might end up being a decentralized settlement layer rather than a scalable platform, as users seem to prefer the speed and low fees offered by centralized options.

Ronin is heading to EthCC Cannes!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jun 25
🔮 Crypto Smart Contracts
  1. Ronin is hosting a hackathon at EthCC Cannes from July 4th to 6th, offering a $5,000 prize pool for developers to create dApps. It's a great chance to join a fun three-day building event.
  2. They are interested in innovative dApps focusing on gamified finance, social platforms, AI, and real-world applications. Creators are encouraged to think outside the box and bring fun ideas to life.
  3. Building on Ronin provides access to a large user base of 800,000 monthly active users, mainly in Southeast Asia, the U.S., and Latin America. Developers can also get support and funding opportunities from the Ronin team.

Rethinking Yield Aggregation

Saturation • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 25
🔮 Crypto Smart Contracts
  1. DeFi has lots of platforms for trading, lending, and bridging assets, making it easier for users to get the best deals. More than $300 billion was processed through aggregators in 2024, showing there's a strong demand for these services.
  2. Yield aggregation works differently than regular trading or lending. It's more about building long-term strategies and can be more complex, since interest rates can change and affect yields over time.
  3. A new approach to yield aggregation could improve how loans and yields are managed. By using advanced systems to track and compare yields across different platforms and chains, borrowers and lenders could get better deals and less risk.

NFT Royalty Battle Royale

skry • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  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.

Breaking Down the Rise in Transaction Activity on Avalanche

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
🔮 Crypto Smart Contracts
  1. Transaction activity on Avalanche's C-Chain jumped from about 250,000 to nearly 1.2 million, mainly due to a lot of USDC transfers and small transactions under $10.
  2. New tools like DEX routers and the launch of new Layer-1 blockchains, such as MapleStory Universe, helped increase transaction volume by making trades easier and more frequent.
  3. The recent Etna upgrade cut transaction fees by over 90% which made it easier and cheaper for developers to create new applications and blockchains on Avalanche.

Enter the Beastie Board

Scott Sadler's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. The Beastie Board is an economic solution to the metaverse problem.
  2. Beastie Board involves a dynamic layout algorithm and charging cells rent for visibility.
  3. It serves as a social network for NFTs and smart contracts, creating a space for new apps and integration with existing networks.

Account Abstraction Explained

skry • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  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.

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  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.

Disruption of the Music Industry

Athena Scale • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  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.

The Spatial Web is Coming — Part 3

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  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 Metaphysics of the Metaverse

For your consideration • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Smart Contracts
  1. The Metaverse must allow objects to be arbitrarily and dynamically divisible or fusible, reflecting real-world transformations.
  2. NFT Smart Contracts in the Metaverse should apply predefined rules for permissible actions on objects, enabling fusion or fission on demand.
  3. Objects in the Metaverse have shareable components, allowing for different rights and behaviors that can be bought, sold, or transferred based on defined rules.