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The Limits of Automated Selfish Mining Detection

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Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Related Work Preliminaries 2.1 System Model 2.2 Selfish Mining Objective 2.3 Markov Decision Processes Selfish Mining Attack 3.1 Overview 3.2 Formal Model 3.3 Formal Analysis 3.4 Key Features and Limitations Experimental Evaluation Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and References A. NAS Mining Objectives B. Efficient Proof Systems C. Proof of … Read more

How Confidential Are Your Blockchain Transactions, Really?

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. A Lightning Tour III. Systematization Methodology IV. Layer-One Solution V. Layer-Two Solution VI. Discussion VII. Research Challenges VIII. Concluding Remarks and References Appendix A. Key Managements Appendix B. Anonymity and Confidentiality Appendix C. Background Appendix D. A TCSC-Based Voting Protocol APPENDIX A. KEY MANAGEMENT A variety of … Read more

Blockchain Security Layers: Tradeoffs Between L1, L2, and Hardware TEEs

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. A Lightning Tour III. Systematization Methodology IV. Layer-One Solution V. Layer-Two Solution VI. Discussion VII. Research Challenges VIII. Concluding Remarks and References Appendix A. Key Managements Appendix B. Anonymity and Confidentiality Appendix C. Background Appendix D. A TCSC-Based Voting Protocol VI. DISCUSSION This section compares layer-one and … Read more

Why TEE-Based Smart Contracts Still Aren’t Fully Secure

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. A Lightning Tour III. Systematization Methodology IV. Layer-One Solution V. Layer-Two Solution VI. Discussion VII. Research Challenges VIII. Concluding Remarks and References Appendix A. Key Managements Appendix B. Anonymity and Confidentiality Appendix C. Background Appendix D. A TCSC-Based Voting Protocol VII. RESEARCH CHALLENGES Key management dilemma. The … Read more

The TechBeat: The GTM Singularity: Why Sales Will Never be the Same Again (7/2/2025)

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How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## HackerNoon and the Sia Foundation Partner to Decentralize Tech Publishing By @pressreleases [ 3 Min read ] HackerNoon is thrilled to … Read more

Still.js Is Taking Vanilla JavaScript to the Enterprise

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When it comes to complex web application development on the frontend, we often encounter the need to implement features using vanilla JavaScript—whether it’s for direct DOM manipulation or integrating a specific jQuery plugin. Sometimes, a from-scratch implementation using plain HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript is the best (or only) choice. What is Still.js Still.js is … Read more

10 Things I Wish I Knew About Product Management Sooner

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Think product management is all strategy and shipping features? Think again. This brutally honest, laugh-out-loud guide dives into the real lessons PMs learn the hard way—like saying ‘no’ without becoming the office villain, surviving roadmap chaos, and fixing the feature no one asked for but everyone hates. Written by someone who’s been through the fire … Read more

Growth Without Control Can Wreck Your Business

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Control the growth Imagine you’ve been running your service-based business for some time. You have your customers, a structure up and running and you are already making some money because people like your service. Where do you go from there? This was exactly the question I asked myself and my co-founder. We had been running … Read more

Here’s My Exact AI Prompt to Audit Any Professional Profile on the Internet — Including Your Own

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What does your LinkedIn really say about you? Here’s a method to test it, powered by AI and brutal honesty. “Why does every profile sound the same?” If you’ve spent more than 5 minutes on LinkedIn, you’ve probably noticed something strange: Everyone is a visionary, impact-driven, cross-functional problem-solver with 15+ years of experience. And somehow… … Read more

$70M Committed To Boba Network As Foundation Concludes BOBA Token Agreement With FTX Recovery Trust

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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, July 1st, 2025/Chainwire/–Boba Governance Foundation today announced a significant milestone with a $70 million capital commitment secured from Awaken Foundation and LDA Capital to fund the continued development and ecosystem expansion of Boba Network, the leading Layer-2 blockchain for AI-powered decentralized applications (dApps), enabled by its unique HybridCompute technology. The Foundation … Read more

Decentralized Public-Key Infrastructure: The Future of Supply Chain Security

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All products, digital and physical, pass through a supply chain—a network of actors that supports their life cycle. But as the global market becomes increasingly interconnected, supply chain attacks are on the rise. In March 2023, cybercriminals infiltrated 3CX’s build environment, injecting malicious code into a library file for its macOS and Windows desktop apps. … Read more

How Trusted Execution Environments Power Scalable, Private Smart Contracts

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. A Lightning Tour III. Systematization Methodology IV. Layer-One Solution V. Layer-Two Solution VI. Discussion VII. Research Challenges VIII. Concluding Remarks and References Appendix A. Key Managements Appendix B. Anonymity and Confidentiality Appendix C. Background Appendix D. A TCSC-Based Voting Protocol V. LAYER-TWO SOLUTION The layer-two solution is … Read more

Layer-One Confidential Smart Contracts: Architecture, Threats, and Tradeoffs

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. A Lightning Tour III. Systematization Methodology IV. Layer-One Solution V. Layer-Two Solution VI. Discussion VII. Research Challenges VIII. Concluding Remarks and References Appendix A. Key Managements Appendix B. Anonymity and Confidentiality Appendix C. Background Appendix D. A TCSC-Based Voting Protocol IV. LAYER-ONE SOLUTION The layer-one approach enables … Read more

What Most Blockchain Devs Get Wrong About TEE Security and Smart Contract Privacy

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. A Lightning Tour III. Systematization Methodology IV. Layer-One Solution V. Layer-Two Solution VI. Discussion VII. Research Challenges VIII. Concluding Remarks and References Appendix A. Key Managements Appendix B. Anonymity and Confidentiality Appendix C. Background Appendix D. A TCSC-Based Voting Protocol III. SYSTEMATIZATION METHODOLOGY To find common aspects … Read more

Four Key Steps to Confidential Smart Contract Execution

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. A Lightning Tour III. Systematization Methodology IV. Layer-One Solution V. Layer-Two Solution VI. Discussion VII. Research Challenges VIII. Concluding Remarks and References Appendix A. Key Managements Appendix B. Anonymity and Confidentiality Appendix C. Background Appendix D. A TCSC-Based Voting Protocol II. A LIGHTNING TOUR This section gives … Read more

To Fix Smart Contracts, Start With Their Secrets

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:::info Authors: (1) Rujia Li, Southern University of Science and Technology, China, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom and this author contributed equally to this work; (2) Qin Wang, CSIRO Data61, Australia and this author contributed equally to this work; (3) Qi Wang, Southern University of Science and Technology, China; (4) David Galindo, University of Birmingham, … Read more

7 Iconic TV Characters Whose Names Remain a Mystery

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Names are one of the most prominent features of TV, holding an almost spiritual significance. Likewise, the absence of a name can also be a powerful tool, adding mystery to your favourite characters. Whether accidental or intentional, several beloved TV characters have remained nameless and managed to be loved by fans regardless. Here are some … Read more