Optimizing Language Models: Decoding Griffin’s Local Attention and Memory Efficiency

:::info Authors: (1) Soham De, Google DeepMind and with Equal contributions; (2) Samuel L. Smith, Google DeepMind and with Equal contributions; (3) Anushan Fernando, Google DeepMind and with Equal contributions; (4) Aleksandar Botev, Google DeepMind and with Equal contributions; (5) George Cristian-Muraru, Google DeepMind and with Equal contributions; (6) Albert Gu, Work done while at … Read more

Privacy vs. Profit: The Mechanics of Batched DEXs

:::info Authors: (1) Nicholas A. G. Johnson (nagj@mit.edu); (2) Theo Diamandis (tdiamand@mit.edu); (3) Alex Evans (aevans@baincapital.com); (4) Henry de Valence (hdevalence@penumbra.zone); (5) Guillermo Angeris (gangeris@baincapital.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction 1 The concave pro-rata game 1.1 Symmetric pure strict equilibrium 1.2 Uniqueness of equilibrium 1.3 Equilibrium payoff 2 Batched decentralized exchanges 2.1 Arbitrage … Read more

Are You Hiring UX Designers or Their AI Tools?

Dear tech companies still hiring like it’s 2015: In an AI-powered world, everyone can look like a rockstar. So what are you really evaluating—and what actually makes a UX designer irreplaceable? The Illusion of Perfect Answers In the age of AI, a junior designer can generate a flawless design process in under five minutes. Case studies? … Read more

Saaniya Chugh, Senior Technical Consultant: On Writing and Inspirations

So let’s start! Tell us a bit about yourself. For example, name, profession, and personal interests. Hello Hello to my fellow hackers and to my wonderful set of readers here, Namaste! 🙏 I’m Saaniya Chugh – a Senior Technical Consultant at ServiceNow, community builder, speaker, and passionate writer focused on the intersection of AI, ITSM, … Read more

Statistical Tests Reveal Bitcoin Miner Acceleration & Deceleration Tactics

Table of Links Abstract/Zusammenfassung Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER 3. TRANSACTION PRIORITIZATION NORMS Transaction Prioritization Norms 3.1 … Read more

Do Bitcoin Miners Really Follow Fee‑Based Prioritization Norms?

Table of Links Abstract/Zusammenfassung Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER 3. TRANSACTION PRIORITIZATION NORMS Transaction Prioritization Norms 3.1 … Read more

UnderstandingBitcoin’s “Fast Pass” for High‑Fee Transactions

Table of Links Abstract/Zusammenfassung Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER 3. TRANSACTION PRIORITIZATION NORMS Transaction Prioritization Norms 3.1 … Read more

Blockchain Basics, Once and for All: Transaction Fees, Fairness & Scaling

Table of Links Abstract/Zusammenfassung Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER 3. TRANSACTION PRIORITIZATION NORMS Transaction Prioritization Norms 3.1 … Read more

How Miners Select and Order Transactions in Bitcoin

Table of Links Abstract/Zusammenfassung Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER 3. TRANSACTION PRIORITIZATION NORMS Transaction Prioritization Norms 3.1 … Read more

How Miners and Token Holders Impact Blockchain Fairness

Table of Links Abstract/Zusammenfassung Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER 3. TRANSACTION PRIORITIZATION NORMS Transaction Prioritization Norms 3.1 … Read more

Not All Blockchain Transactions Are Created Equal

:::info Author: (1) Johnnatan Messias Peixoto Afonso ::: Table of Links Abstract Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER … Read more

Google (gmail.com) Must Crack Down on SEO Spam Emails From Lead Gen Farms In India

It’s 2025, and somehow, despite Google’s near-omniscient algorithms and AI prowess, my Gmail inbox still looks like a dumping ground for third-rate spam from so-called “SEO experts” and “web development companies,” mostly based in India. The annoying and unsolicited emails flood inboxes every single day, each one a slight variation of the last: bad grammar, … Read more

How To Create A Strong Web3 Brand

Branding is how they see you, marketing is how you see them. Recently, a YouTube thumbnail caught my attention, so I decided to watch the video. It featured what appeared to be an excerpt from a statement made by someone in the video. After watching, I realized that the person whose picture was placed beside … Read more

How Can Elon Musk Save Your Crypto?

As you may already know, Elon Musk was appointed as a special government employee at the Department of Government Efficiency (also known as DOGE). It caused a bit of traction among crypto users. Even though Musk’s current employment has nothing to do with Dogecoin, meme coins still reacted to the news. Evidently, Elon Musk has … Read more

The TechBeat: New Formula Could Make AI Agents Actually Useful in the Real World (5/6/2025)

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. ## Why Every Front-End Team Needs Storybook By @igorluchenkov [ 6 Min read ] Storybook enables isolated component building, API mocking, easier … Read more

Meet WISE MARKET, Winner of Startups of The Year 2024 in Delaware City/Supply Chain Tech (SaaS AI)

The special Startups of The Year 2024 Winners Interview series is a celebration of all this year’s Tech Champions. You’ve earned it! The HackerNoon community can’t wait to learn more about your journey! :::tip Winner Page!! ::: Tell us about you. Wise Market is a North American tech company building the next generation of intelligent … Read more

Meet YOBE Ventures, Winner of Startups of The Year 2024 in Ventures Capital!

The special Startups of The Year 2024 Winners Interview series is a celebration of all this year’s Tech Champions. You’ve earned it! The HackerNoon community can’t wait to learn more about your journey! :::tip Winner Page!! ::: Tell us about you. I’m Yotis Tonnelier, founder and managing partner at YOBE Ventures. We’re an international venture … Read more

Meet Techdella, Member of Marketing’s Momentum 10

Congratulations on being a part of the Momentum 10, the elite top 10 startups who demonstrated truly exceptional drive and progress in the year 2024. The Momentum 10 Interview Series will delve into the unique journeys and powerful foundations propelling your startups to the top in the 2024 Startups of The Year campaign! :::tip Winner Page!! … Read more

Meet Peris.ai, Winner of Startups of The Year 2024 in Singapore & Cybersecurity Industry

The special Startups of The Year 2024 Winners Interview series is a celebration of all this year’s Tech Champions. You’ve earned it! The HackerNoon community can’t wait to learn more about your journey! :::tip Winner Page!! ::: Tell us about you. Peris.ai is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Singapore, on a mission to secure the … Read more

Preparing for the Impact of Quantum Computing on Cloud Security

The rapid advance of quantum computing eliminates the notion of this technology being a distant concept since it approaches real-world implementation quickly. The revolutionary technology presents enormous cybersecurity obstacles to cloud systems despite its capability to tackle problems modern computers cannot handle. Organization leaders must initiate preparations for upcoming quantum computing security threats since data … Read more

Meet Yito Digital, Winner of Startups of The Year 2024 in London, UK

The special Startups of The Year 2024 Winners Interview series is a celebration of all this year’s Tech Champions. You’ve earned it! The HackerNoon community can’t wait to learn more about your journey! :::tip Winner Page!! ::: Tell us about you. Yito is a subscription-based creative service offering design, copywriting, and development support to businesses … Read more