Bitcoin Price Is Down, But Hash Rate Just Hit an All-Time High
Bitcoin’s hash rate continues to hit new highs, meaning that the top cryptocurrency’s decentralized network is stronger than ever.
Month: September 2024
Matter Labs CEO announces company restructuring, layoffs
Matter Labs is the creator of the Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution ZKsync.
The Evolution of Ethereum Decentralization, Scalability and Security
Since its launch in 2015, Ethereum has been a leader in the blockchain technology sector. In contrast to Bitcoin, which established the concept of decentralized finance (DeFi), Ethereum helped expand these frontiers with smart contracts and other DeFi solutions. Ethereum is considered the leading blockchain for a reason: it provides optimal amounts of decentralization, scalability … Read more
Data Security Strategy Beyond Access Control: Data Encryption
The cost, frequency, and scale of data breaches continue to rise year over year. According to the IBM 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average cost reached $4.45 million in 2023. The number of breaches and the amount of exposed records have also increased, with over 22 billion records compromised in 2023 alone, … Read more
The Top AI Tools for Web Development
Key Highlights AI integration transforms web development, allowing developers to create sophisticated, user-friendly websites. This blog examines top AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Adobe Sensei, and ChatGPT, focusing on features and applications. We will analyze AI’s significant impact on web development, including coding, design, quality assurance testing, and user experience. We discuss the benefits, challenges, … Read more
The flat-rate real estate startup that’s got big players worried and BNPL’s turning a corner
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at a new real estate startup that’s making big waves with its offering, Klarna and Affirm’s financials, a neobank focused on immigrants that’s growing fast, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8:00 … Read more
Arbitrum Stylus mainnet launch opens Web3 for traditional coders
Offchain Labs introduces Arbitrum Stylus on mainnet, enabling DApp development with WebAssembly languages, boosting performance, and lowering gas fees.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the foldable we’ve been waiting for
The first Pixel Fold (left) and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold (right). The highest compliment I can pay the Pixel 9 Pro F — oh forget it, let’s just call it the Pixel Fold — is that I forgot I was using a folding phone while I was using it. Sounds like a weird compliment, … Read more
Exploring the Advancements in Few-Shot Learning with Noisy Channel Language Model Prompting
Few-shot learning is a captivating area in natural language processing (NLP), where models are trained to perform tasks with only a few labeled examples. Traditional approaches typically rely on directly modeling the conditional probability of a label given an input text. However, these methods can be unstable, especially when dealing with imbalanced data or the … Read more
The Silent Threat: Hardcoded Encryption Keys in Java Applications
Welcome back to our deep dive into Java cryptography pitfalls! In our last article, we handled the problem of poor randomness. Today, we’re shining a light on another common security blunder that I’ve seen even experienced developers commit: hardcoded encryption keys. We’ll explore why this practice is dangerous, and how to implement a more secure … Read more
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‘World’s First Crypto-Themed Immersive Theater’ to Debut at Token2049
HashKey Capital, Aethir and CARV will host “Decode: Legacy” at Singapore’s iconic Raffles Hotel.
The Only Automated Step Your Business Will Ever Need to Handle Ransomware Attacks
Worldwide, we’re hearing horror stories. The latest targets – hospitals and life support centers! Thousands of lives are at risk unless you pay the gargantuan ransom – something you should never do at any cost. This article is not going to talk about ransomware attacks. We all know what they are and the very real … Read more
Why ‘Universal Basic Compute’ Is a Solution to Economic Inequality
And how DePIN networks could make it possible, according to Mark Rydon, Co-Founder of Aethir.
The Top 25 Golang Interview Questions That’ll Make You Question Your Life Choices
Hey there, fellow code warriors and keyboard crusaders! 👋 So you’ve decided to dive into the world of Golang, huh? Good for you, I guess. 🙄 Whether you’re a Gen Z wonder-kid or a seasoned Millennial still trying to figure out life, here’s a list of 25 Golang interview questions that’ll probably keep you up … Read more
The Engineering of Landfills
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Automate Python Scripts on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide to Scheduling with Crontab
Introduction If you’re a Mac user and have ever wanted to run a Python script automatically at a specific time, MacOS has a built-in tool called crontab that lets you schedule tasks to run at specified intervals. This article will guide you through the steps to set up and use crontab to schedule your Python … Read more
As more Instagram users engage with Stories, the app adds a comments feature
Instagram’s latest feature aims to boost user interaction within Stories. The social media platform now allows followers to comment on each other’s Stories, making the experience more community-focused, akin to livestreaming where users can engage in larger discussions. A few users have already spotted the feature, including marketing strategist Taylor Loren (@taylor.loren on Threads). Meta … Read more
Automate Your Writing: Publishing to Medium with Python and the Medium API
Introduction As someone who uses Obsidian to write articles, I often find myself needing to copy and format my content manually when publishing to Medium. This process can be time-consuming and repetitive, especially when dealing with Markdown files. To streamline my workflow, I decided to develop a Python script that automates the publication of Markdown … Read more
The 10-Day .Net Aspire Challenge – Day 7: Azure Blob Storage
Step-by-step guide on how to use the .Net Aspire Azure Blob Storage component in Visual Studio. Introduction .Net Aspire framework is used to develop cloud and production-ready distributed applications. It consists of components to handle cloud-native concerns such as Redis, Postgres etc. Prerequisites Install .Net 8 Install Visual Studio 2022 version 17 or higher .Net … Read more
Terraform wallet moves $62M BTC as Do Kwon remains in legal limbo
Awaiting extradition to either the US or South Korea, Do Kwon could have had access to the Terraform Labs wallet containing more than 1,075 Bitcoin.
The 10-Day .Net Aspire Challenge – Day 6: Redis Cache
Step-by-step guide on how to use the .Net Aspire Redis Cache component in Visual Studio. Introduction .Net Aspire framework is used to develop cloud and production-ready distributed applications. It consists of components to handle cloud-native concerns, such as Redis, Postgres, etc. Prerequisites Install .Net 8 Install Visual Studio 2022 version 17 or higher .Net Aspire … Read more
Dutch regulator slaps Clearview AI with $33 million fine and threatens executive liability
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Clearview AI has been hit with its largest fine yet under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by a Dutch regulator. The Dutch Data Protection Authority, or Dutch DPA, announced a fine of 30.5 million euros, or about $33.7 million. The American facial recognition company, which built a database … Read more
Gemini Gems: Customize AI Chatbots from Gemini
Google has launched an exciting new feature called “Gems” within its Gemini platform. This feature allows users to create personalized AI chatbots tailored to their needs. Let’s explore what Google Gem is. https://youtu.be/Wpuo9Qn29nM?si=s1rW1zwRyOvfAdJK&embedable=true What is Google Gem? Google Gems are custom AI chatbots that you can create on the Gemini platform. These chatbots can be … Read more
Neon’s 2073 paints a bleak picture of the future in new trailer
Neon Director Asif Kapadia is best known for his documentaries chronicling the lives of entertainment icons whose work left indelible marks on the worlds of music and sports. But his next feature looks like a nightmarish vision of a future that feels all too possible. Though 2073, Kapadia’s new film, features plenty of archival news … Read more
All the news about SB 1047, California’s bid to govern AI
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images California lawmakers push to regulate artificial intelligence. Continue reading…
Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts
Bitcoin could fall to as low as somewhere in the $40,000-$50,000 range following a September Fed rate cut in a bearish scenario, Bitfinex said in a report.