Trump’s crypto-AI tsar David Sacks: AI job loss is ‘overhyped’
David Sacks says fears that AI will overtake human jobs are overblown, while a recent Microsoft study has flagged the top roles at risk.
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Blockchain technology can help decentralize the US energy grid — VC
Making the US energy grid more resistant to shocks and maximizing grid uptime is central to the Trump administration’s AI strategy.
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Apple might be building its own AI ‘answer engine’
Apple is reportedly working to create a lightweight competitor to ChatGPT.
Mastercard denies pressuring game platforms, Valve tells a different story
Mastercard seemingly denied playing a role in a recent marketplace crackdown on games with adult content, while Valve says the pressure was indirect.
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The Impossibility Theorem Behind Truthful Blockchain Bidding Mechanisms
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Our Contributions 1.2 TFM Incentive-Compatibility Notions: A Cheat Sheet Definitions 2.1 Transaction Fee Mechanism 2.2 Incentive Compatibility Notions Preliminary: Myerson’s Lemma Warmup: Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Deterministic Mechanisms Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Randomized Mechanisms and 5.1 Proof … Read more
No Blockchain Auction Can Satisfy UIC, MIC, and Global SCP at Once
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Our Contributions 1.2 TFM Incentive-Compatibility Notions: A Cheat Sheet Definitions 2.1 Transaction Fee Mechanism 2.2 Incentive Compatibility Notions Preliminary: Myerson’s Lemma Warmup: Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Deterministic Mechanisms Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Randomized Mechanisms and 5.1 Proof … Read more
What Is a Transaction Fee Mechanism? Definitions, Incentives, and Strategies
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Our Contributions 1.2 TFM Incentive-Compatibility Notions: A Cheat Sheet Definitions 2.1 Transaction Fee Mechanism 2.2 Incentive Compatibility Notions Preliminary: Myerson’s Lemma Warmup: Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Deterministic Mechanisms Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Randomized Mechanisms and 5.1 Proof … Read more
Why No Transaction Fee Mechanism Can Truly Be Collusion-Proof
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Our Contributions 1.2 TFM Incentive-Compatibility Notions: A Cheat Sheet Definitions 2.1 Transaction Fee Mechanism 2.2 Incentive Compatibility Notions Preliminary: Myerson’s Lemma Warmup: Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Deterministic Mechanisms Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Randomized Mechanisms and 5.1 Proof … Read more
Why Truthful Blockchain Mechanisms Fail Under Finite Block Sizes
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Our Contributions 1.2 TFM Incentive-Compatibility Notions: A Cheat Sheet Definitions 2.1 Transaction Fee Mechanism 2.2 Incentive Compatibility Notions Preliminary: Myerson’s Lemma Warmup: Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Deterministic Mechanisms Impossibility of UIC + MIC + Global SCP for Randomized Mechanisms and 5.1 Proof … Read more
Why the Perfect Blockchain Fee Mechanism May Be Impossible
:::info Authors: (1) Hao Chung∗, Carnegie Mellon University (haochung@andrew.cmu.edu); (2) Tim Roughgarden†, Columbia University and a16z (crypto tim.roughgarden@gmail.com); (3) Elaine Shi∗, Carnegie Mellon University (runting@cs.cmu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Our Contributions 1.2 TFM Incentive-Compatibility Notions: A Cheat Sheet Definitions 2.1 Transaction Fee Mechanism 2.2 Incentive Compatibility Notions Preliminary: Myerson’s Lemma … Read more
Tron network founder Justin Sun returns from space
The Tron founder said it has been a long-time dream to travel to space and reflected on the fragility of the planet following his return.
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Designing for Intelligence, Efficiency, and Accessibility
A few years ago, if someone mentioned Artificial Intelligence in a product design meeting, they’d likely be met with skeptical glances or a cautious “let’s not overcomplicate things.” Today? AI isn’t just welcome at the UX table; it’s practically running the show. We’re in a new era where the user experience is no longer just … Read more
Higher Bitcoin ETF Options Limits May Cut Volatility, but Boost Spot Demand: NYDIG
Bitcoin’s trademark volatility may be entering a new phase thanks to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The agency’s decision to raise position limits on options for most bitcoin ETFs could help smooth price swings by encouraging strategies like covered call selling, which caps the upside in exchange for steady income, according to NYDIG Research. … Read more
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