The New Yorker’s Attack on Skycoin: A Case Study in Media Bias

Today on X (formerly Twitter), Skycoin founder Brandon Smietana formally demanded a public apology and retraction from Condé Nast and its flagship media, The New Yorker. The demand follows the publication of an article titled “Pumpers, Dumpers, and Shills: The Skycoin Saga” in August 2021, which Smietana alleges is filled with false claims and fabrications. … Read more

Making Sense of AI Learning Proofs

:::info Authors: (1) Jongmin Lee, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University; (2) Ernest K. Ryu, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University and Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University. ::: Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Notations and preliminaries 1.2 Prior works 2 Anchored Value Iteration 2.1 Accelerated rate for Bellman consistency operator … Read more

Breaking Down the Inductive Proofs Behind Faster Value Iteration in RL

:::info Authors: (1) Jongmin Lee, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University; (2) Ernest K. Ryu, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University and Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University. ::: Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Notations and preliminaries 1.2 Prior works 2 Anchored Value Iteration 2.1 Accelerated rate for Bellman consistency operator … Read more

Foundational Lemmas for Bellman Optimality and Anti-Optimality Operators

:::info Authors: (1) Jongmin Lee, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University; (2) Ernest K. Ryu, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University and Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University. ::: Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Notations and preliminaries 1.2 Prior works 2 Anchored Value Iteration 2.1 Accelerated rate for Bellman consistency operator … Read more

A Smarter Solution to Speeding Up AI Training

:::info Authors: (1) Jongmin Lee, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University; (2) Ernest K. Ryu, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University and Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University. ::: Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Notations and preliminaries 1.2 Prior works 2 Anchored Value Iteration 2.1 Accelerated rate for Bellman consistency operator … Read more

Conditions for Advantageous Quantum Bitcoin Mining: Discussion, Acknowledgments, and References

Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction A. Quantum Bitcoin Mining B. Our Contribution C. Comparison with Related Works D. Conventions II. Background A. Bitcoin Basics B. Bitcoin Security C. Grover’s Search Algorithm D. Quantum Attacks III. Approach A. Algorithm B. Markov Chain C. Assumptions and Approximations IV. Results A. Probability of Success B. Performance … Read more

Ethereum Staking Meets Social Impact: Lido Impact Staking Officially Launches

LONDON, United Kingdom, January 15th, 2025/Chainwire/–Lido Impact Staking(LIS)officially launches on the 15th of January 2025, and introduces a new approach to sustainable funding for social impact, leveraging Ethereum staking rewards and Lido middleware to create lasting change. With LIS, users can stake ETH, stETH, or wstETH and allocate a percentage of staking rewards to social … Read more

Whale Casino Unveils Transformative Multiplayer Game, “Tribes”

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, January 15th, 2025/Chainwire/–Whale Casino has announced the launch of its latest innovation in the gaming sector, “Tribes,” a dynamic multiplayer casino experience designed to transform how players engage with casino games. “Tribes” enhances engagement by allowing players to collaborate under a tribe leader or establish their own tribes with pooled funds, turning every … Read more

BTCS Utilizes Rocket Pool To Expand Validators And Enhance Margins

SILVER SPRING, United States, Maryland, January 15th, 2025/Chainwire/–BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a leader in blockchain infrastructure and technology, today announced the deployment of its Scaled Validator Implementation Plan, aimed at enhancing revenue generation and operational efficiency within its blockchain operations. Over the past five months, BTCS has conducted an extensive due … Read more

Defending Your Career: Joseph Lento on Navigating Professional Licensing Challenges

For licensed professionals in fields like healthcare, education, and finance, maintaining a license is essential to practicing their craft. A professional license represents years of education, training, and dedication, as well as a commitment to public accountability. However, the stakes are rising as regulatory boards face increasing pressure to uphold stringent industry standards. Allegations of … Read more

Gennady Dmitrik: Transforming Mobile Apps with Vision and Expertise

In an exclusive interview, renowned software engineer mobile app developer Gennady Dmitrik shared insights into the evolving world of FinTech and how modern technologies enhance quality of life. Gennady Dmitrik is a skilled tech entrepreneur, founder of multiple startups, and a visionary developer of accessible and groundbreaking mobile applications in the FinTech area. With over … Read more

How Has Sci-fi Influenced Space Exploration? Answer Now to Win from 15,000 USDT

The Spacecoin Writing Contest is an opportunity for writers, space geeks, and champions of decentralization to plug into Spacecoin’s mission—connecting purpose to blockchain infrastructure and bridging digital divides to bring affordable, borderless connectivity to billions—and win from a 15,000 USDT prize pool. :::info Below is a list of questions to help you get started on … Read more

To Catalyze AI Infrastructure Collision: Open Launches #WEBisOpen Point System 🚀

2025: A New Chapter in DeAI Begins The Open ecosystem has dropped a groundbreaking initiative: the $OPEN Point System, tagged with the bold and ambitious slogan, #WEBisOpen. This program transforms every interaction with Open’s ecosystem into tangible rewards—$OPEN points—designed to fuel engagement, incentivize innovation, and supercharge the journey into the decentralized AI future. 🌐✨ Turn … Read more

Aembit Announces Speaker Lineup For The Inaugural NHIcon

Silver Spring, United States / Maryland, January 15th, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–Aembit, the non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, unveiled the full agenda for NHIcon 2025, a virtual event dedicated to advancing non-human identity security, streaming live on Jan. 28 and headlined by industry luminary Kevin Mandia. NHIcon 2025 is co-presented by Aembit and Veza, alongside industry … Read more

Sweet Security Unveils Patent-Pending LLM-Powered Detection Engine

Tel Aviv, Israel, January 15th, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–Sweet Security a leader in cloud runtime detection and response, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking patent-pending Large Language Model (LLM)-powered cloud detection engine. This innovation enhances Sweet’s unified detection and response solution, enabling it to reduce cloud detection noise to an unprecedented 0.04%. Sweet uses advanced AI to … Read more

HackerNoon Decoded: And the Award For the Most Read Category Goes To…

Hola Hackers! Now that 2024 has ended, we thought it would be interesting to recap our community’s viewing history. HackerNoon publishes hundreds of articles every week, but what were the Top 10 categories that grabbed more attention than the others? Well, you’re about to find out. The HackerNoon community had a total reading time of 44 … Read more

Wultra Secures €3M To Protect Financial Institutions From Quantum Threats

PRAGUE, Czech republic, January 15th, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–Quantum computing is set to revolutionize technology, but it also presents a significant security risk for financial institutions. Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra has raised €3 million from Tensor Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and J&T Ventures to accelerate the development of its post-quantum authentication technology, safeguarding banks and fintech against the coming … Read more

WEEX 2024 Annual Report: Over 5 Million Users, Daily Trading Volume Exceeds $5 Billion, Team Expands

In 2024, WEEX concluded the year with exceptional achievements and impressive growth. Through a commitment to innovation, security, and user empowerment, WEEX reached new heights as a global cryptocurrency trading platform. Looking ahead to 2025, the platform remains focused on revolutionizing the crypto trading experience for millions of users worldwide and redefining the future of … Read more

MEXC Completes Over $12 Million MX Token Burn In Q4 2024, Enhancing Token Value

SEYCHELLES, January 15, 2025 – MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has successfully completed its Q4 2024 MX Token Buyback and Burn program, eliminating 3.39 million tokens valued at over $12 million (According to the price data from January 15, 2025, on CMC). This burn reduces the total MX Token supply by 3.5%, demonstrating MEXC’s … Read more

Results: Font, Image Usage, and Performance Trends across 73 Arabic Websites

:::tip This is Part 5 of a 7-part series of the research paper “Towards Usability Guidelines for the Design of Effective Arabic Websites”. Use the table of links below to navigate to the other parts. ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Previous Works III. Research Methodology IV. Font and Image Inspection Studies V. Results … Read more

Arabic Website Design Must Bridge Usability Gaps in Fonts and Images

:::tip This is Part 2 of a 7-part series of the research paper “Towards Usability Guidelines for the Design of Effective Arabic Websites”. Use the table of links below to navigate to the other parts. ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Previous Works III. Research Methodology IV. Font and Image Inspection Studies V. Results … Read more

Improving Usability Through Better Font and Image Practices in Arabic Websites

:::tip This is Part 1 of a 7-part series of the research paper “Towards Usability Guidelines for the Design of Effective Arabic Websites”. Use the table of links below to navigate to the other parts. ::: :::info Authors: (1) Abdallah Namoun, Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Computer and Information Systems, Madinah, Saudi Arabia; (2) Ahmad B. … Read more

73 Top Saudi Sites Were Analyzed for Font Morphology, Image Design and User Preferences

:::tip This is Part 4 of a 7-part series of the research paper “Towards Usability Guidelines for the Design of Effective Arabic Websites”. Use the table of links below to navigate to the other parts. ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Previous Works III. Research Methodology IV. Font and Image Inspection Studies V. Results … Read more

What’s in Store for the Future of Arabic Web Design and Usability

:::tip This is Part 7 of a 7-part series of the research paper “Towards Usability Guidelines for the Design of Effective Arabic Websites”. Use the table of links below to navigate to the other parts. ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Previous Works III. Research Methodology IV. Font and Image Inspection Studies V. Results … Read more

Design Arabic Websites with Consistent Fonts, Optimal Sizes, and Culturally Aligned Images

:::tip This is Part 6 of a 7-part series of the research paper “Towards Usability Guidelines for the Design of Effective Arabic Websites”. Use the table of links below to navigate to the other parts. ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Previous Works III. Research Methodology IV. Font and Image Inspection Studies V. Results … Read more

Research Methodology for Inspecting Typography and Images in Arabic Websites

:::tip This is Part 3 of a 7-part series of the research paper “Towards Usability Guidelines for the Design of Effective Arabic Websites”. Use the table of links below to navigate to the other parts. ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Previous Works III. Research Methodology IV. Font and Image Inspection Studies V. Results … Read more