Month: April 2024

DePIN Explained: What Are Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks?

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Part 1: DePIN Crypto – Humanizing Web 3.0 in the Real World DePIN (short for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) extends Web 3–the decentralized internet built on blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and smart contracts–to physical infrastructure and services like energy networks and ride-sharing. Messari, an independent crypto research firm, estimates DePIN’s Total Addressable Market to be $2.2 trillion, … Read more

Former top SpaceX exec Tom Ochinero sets up new VC firm, filings reveal

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Former senior SpaceX executive Tom Ochinero is teaming up with SpaceX alum-turned-VC, Achal Upadhyaya, and one of Sequoia’s top finance leaders, Spencer Hemphill, on a new venture called Interlagos Capital, TechCrunch has learned. There is little public information available about Interlagos, and the trio did not respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. The company was … Read more

Super Charge Your Email Marketing Campaigns With the Power of AI!!

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Email marketing is one of the easiest yet most successful strategies of marketing communication. It is a means of targeted campaigns that allow businesses to engage with their customers on a personal level, creating a sense of brand loyalty, which drives conversations. Imagine, sending personalized emails that resonate with recipients on a personal level, but … Read more

Waymo begins robotaxi testing in Atlanta

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Waymo, the self-driving company under Alphabet, began testing its robotaxis in Atlanta on Tuesday, adding another city to its ever-expanding testing and deployment domain. Over the next few months, Waymo will deploy a handful of cars driven manually by humans to gather mapping data and get familiar with Atlanta’s environment, Sandy Karp, a Waymo spokesperson, … Read more

Odell Vs Saylor – Should Bitcoin Devs Dev?

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Part 1: Odell vs Saylor It was only last week, exact date and time unknown given how well protected is the individual data. A Nostr client and Cypherpunk going by ODELL, unleashed a seething post from the depths of his (well curated?) Post Office. The post started by saying it was not controversial, in capital … Read more

The Burgeoning Crypto Market Still Needs A Link To Traditional Finance

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In the realm of finance, the rise of cryptocurrencies has been nothing short of revolutionary. From the inception of Bitcoin over a decade ago to the proliferation of thousands of digital assets today, the crypto market has grown exponentially, attracting investors, enthusiasts, and skeptics alike. Yet, amidst this rapid expansion and the promise of decentralization, … Read more

Report: TikTok’s efforts to silo US data are ‘largely cosmetic’

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Since 2022, TikTok has undertaken a massive, expensive effort to silo off its US operations — and American users’ data — from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok has described the corporate restructuring, which it dubbed Project Texas, as “an unprecedented initiative dedicated to making every American on … Read more

HR startup Rippling is in discussions to raise at a $13.4B valuation, up from $11.25B

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Late stage HRtech startup Rippling is raising new capital. The company’s new round, that has not yet closed, would inject $200 million into Rippling with another $670 million worth of shares being sold by existing stockholders, according to two people familiar with the deal.  This will be Rippling’s Series F, and could raise its valuation … Read more

Certo Announces Launch Of Its Testnet: Pioneering The Future Of p2p Lending And Stablecoins

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ZURICH, Switzerland, April 16th, 2024/Chainwire/–Certo is excited to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated testnet, marking a significant milestone in the development of its groundbreaking p2p lending project. Designed to revolutionize digital transactions by offering unparalleled security, transparency, and stability of funds collateralized by Real-World Assets (RWAs), Certo’s testnet is now open for … Read more

Motorola’s new $130 earbuds are a Bose collab

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Image: Motorola A new wooden Edge phone isn’t all that Motorola announced today. The company also introduced two pairs of earbuds: the higher-end set is called the Moto Buds Plus and costs $129.99, while the more basic Moto Buds will only be available in select markets. But the Plus standout as the more interesting product, … Read more