Master Starburst Monitoring with Grafana and Trino Plugin

Starburst is a powerful distributed SQL engine that allows teams to query data across multiple sources. However, when it comes to monitoring Starburst clusters, there are some limitations: The Starburst web UI gives basic cluster health The Starburst API exposes some system metrics But full metrics (CPU, JVM, memory, total queries, slow queries, etc.) require … Read more

Dogecoin Jumps 5% as V-Shaped Recovery Shows Rising Demand

Dogecoin {{DOGE}] jumped 4.8% over the past 24 hours, climbing from 18 cents to 19 cents amid renewed bullish momentum and significant trading volume. The rally, marked by a V-shaped recovery from key support levels, is indicative of DOGE’s resilience as it attracts attention from both retail and institutional investors. News Background Dogecoin’s latest rally … Read more

Are We Doomed? The Current State of Web3

Help! Another trend is seeping into the Web3 ecosystem—favoring mindshare over market share. Last week, I was irked to see various accounts farming impressions for a project on X. Some large accounts had been paid, while smaller ones were chasing airdrops. It was an eyesore. Forgive me, but I absolutely detest airdrops—mainly because they offer … Read more

Session vs JWT vs OAuth2: The Complete Authentication Strategy

Introduction Web application security depends on authentication as its fundamental element. The selection of appropriate authentication mechanisms in modern distributed and hybrid environments requires more than technical expertise because it represents a strategic decision. Whether you’re building an enterprise-grade application, a single-page web app (SPA), or a mobile-first SaaS platform, the decision between session-based authentication, … Read more

The Future of Frontend in 2025: Server-First, AI-Powered, and Closer to the Metal

Let’s be real: frontend has changed. A lot. It’s not just HTML and buttons anymore. In 2025, being a frontend developer means thinking like an architect, rendering content at the edge, writing smart CSS, and pairing with AI tools that generate code before you’ve finished your coffee. If you haven’t checked in with the frontend … Read more

Ether, Dogecoin Surge Higher Than Bitcoin as DeFi Comments Spurs Bullish Mood

Bitcoin BTC stayed steady above $109,500 in Asian morning hours Wednesday, a rebound that started after last week’s profit-taking. However, all eyes are on ether ETH with traders commenting on upside volatility in the weeks to come and reporting record volumes for certain ETH-based products on some exchanges. ETH zoomed 5% in the past 24 … Read more

Proxima Fusion joins the club of well-funded nuclear contenders with €130M Series A

Commercial nuclear fusion power isn’t a reality yet. But venture capital is flowing into startups that promise that clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy is no longer just a distant dream. Most fusion companies that have raised over $100 million are based in the United States. Not Proxima Fusion, a German startup that has just … Read more

UK’s OpenTrade Raises $7M to Expand Stablecoin Yield Access in Inflation-Hit Markets

OpenTrade has raised $7 million in a strategic round led by Notion Capital and Mercury Fund, with backing from a16z crypto, AlbionVC, and CMCC Global. The latest funding brings the London-based company’s total haul to $11 million in just six months, a signal of investor confidence in the startup’s push to bring yield-bearing stablecoins to … Read more