Horizen and Coinbase’s Layer 2 chain, Base, have recently unveiled game-changing news: Horizen, a privacy-first blockchain powered by zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), is migrating to Base, becoming the first appchain specialized in privacy in its ecosystem. This isn’t just a technical upgrade — it’s a significant step toward a world where privacy is a cornerstone of … Read more
Author: Sergey Lukyanchikov, C-NLTX/Open-Source :::info Disclaimer: The views expressed in this document reflect the author’s subjective perspective on the current and potential capabilities of jBPM. ::: This text presents jBPM as a platform for orchestrating external AI-centric environments, such as Python, used for designing and running AI solutions. We will provide an overview of jBPM’s … Read more
✍️ This story is part of my series, Dev Uncaged —where I share unscripted stories that have shaped the developer and builder in me. 🖼️ The illustrations in this post are auto-generated using BlogCanvas—a tool I’m building for creators and bloggers to illustrate key moments effortlessly and stay focused on telling compelling stories. Here’s Dev … Read more
Overview Garbage collector is a process that clears up useless objects to free up memory for new allocations. GC is automatic memory management mechanisms. In low-level languages, memory management is the responsibility of the programmer. GC structure An Android application is a separate Linux process, which is forked from process called Zygote. Zygote is a … Read more
Introduction In previous articles, we explored various Vaadin Flow layout components. Now, let’s get to know AppLayout, a component that simplifies the creation of the main application structure. After all, every application needs a starting point. AppLayout: The Ideal Starting Point AppLayout provides a standard structure for Vaadin applications, with a navigation bar, drawer, and … Read more
Introduction In previous articles, we explored basic layouts and FlexLayout. Now, let’s get to know two special components that facilitate the creation of complex interfaces: Scroller and FormLayout. After all, not everything comes down to arranging elements in rows and columns. Scroller: The Smart Scroll Bar Scroller is a container that adds scroll bars to … Read more
As neuroscience research and adjacent programs grapple with funding and staff cuts, the question is this: Where did neuroscience research falter in the last few years? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA] is losing funding and headcount. The National Institutes of Health [NIH] is undergoing a major surgery. There are high-level questions … Read more
Introduction In the previous article, we explored basic layout components like padding, margin, and spacing. Now, let’s take a leap to a more advanced component: FlexLayout. With it, we can create flexible layouts adaptable to any screen, thanks to the power of CSS Flexbox. FlexLayout: The Flexible Container FlexLayout is a container that allows us … Read more
Introduction In the previous article, we explored horizontal and vertical layouts, the pillars of component organization in Vaadin Flow. Now, let’s delve into the details that make a difference: padding, margin, and spacing. After all, it’s not enough to organize elements; we need to ensure they breathe. Padding: The Inner Space That Cradles Padding is … Read more
Stuttgart, Germany, April 2nd, 2025, Chainwire n Rivalz AI, developer of verifiable enterprise agentic systems, today announced a strategic partnership with 51nodes, a German consultancy focused on system integration and digital transformation. The partnership will apply Rivalz’s agent systems in real-world industrial settings, starting with German companies in manufacturing, energy, and logistics, to boost efficiency, … Read more
Mombasa, Kenya, April 2nd, 2025/Chainwire/–DePIN Summit Africa, the premier global event for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), is set to return in 2025, taking place on July 2nd in Mombasa, Kenya, and July 4th-5th in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The summit, organized by EV3, Share, and ThreeFold, will gather industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the … Read more
London, UK, April 2nd, 2025/Chainwire/–Decentraland’s flagship virtual event returns April 9–12, showcasing digital fashion as a new canvas for storytelling, activism, and global identity. Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW) returns to Decentraland from April 9–12, amid a shifting fashion landscape characterized by declining traditional luxury sales and evolving consumer preferences. MVFW 2025 highlights digital fashion’s growing … Read more
Willemstad, Curaçao, April 2nd, 2025/Chainwire/–Overtime, an onchain sportsbook platform, has formally integrated its parent protocol, Thales, under the Overtime brand. The consolidation introduces a unified identity for the protocol and coincides with the launch of a new native token, $OVER. As part of the transition, the project has also unveiled a new primary domain and … Read more
In 2021, American retail traders and Wall Street short-sellers engaged in a “retail versus Wall Street” drama centered on GameStop. On March 26, 2025, the crypto industry witnessed a similar scenario. A single whale investor nearly caused the decentralized exchange “Hyperliquid” to lose almost $230 million. This was more than a simple “pulling the plug” … Read more
I know what Elon Musk’s favorite book is. LOTS. That’s easy. I can’t say the same when it comes to movies. Your guess is as good as mine. I sure hope Elon is not paying someone to watch it. Yeah, Diablo 4, I’m looking at you. Tombstone on Mars When Val Kilmer’s name is mentioned, … Read more
Introduction In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It is a critical business priority. Companies handling sensitive customer data, financial transactions, and intellectual property face a growing threat from cybercriminals who exploit weaknesses in digital systems. To combat these risks, organizations must follow rigorous compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) EASON CHEN, Carnegie Mellon University and Bucket Protocol; (2) RAY HUANG, Bucket Protocol; (3) JUSTA LIANG, Bucket Protocol; (4) DAMIEN CHEN, Bucket Protocol; (5) PIERCE HUNG, Bucket Protocol. ::: Table of Links Introduction & GPTutor Service Design Customize Prompts, Future Works, Call for Contribution, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, & References This paper presents the … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) EASON CHEN, Carnegie Mellon University and Bucket Protocol; (2) RAY HUANG, Bucket Protocol; (3) JUSTA LIANG, Bucket Protocol; (4) DAMIEN CHEN, Bucket Protocol; (5) PIERCE HUNG, Bucket Protocol. ::: Table of Links Introduction & GPTutor Service Design Customize Prompts, Future Works, Call for Contribution, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, & References 3. CUSTOMIZE PROMPTS With … Read more
Video conferencing has become essential, but mainstream platforms like Zoom raise serious concerns—data leaks, expensive subscriptions, and lack of true privacy. Many users are now seeking alternatives that prioritize security and user control. After testing various options, I discovered decentralized solutions that offer a compelling shift away from centralized surveillance and hidden costs. TOP 5 … Read more
Managing administrative privileges securely is crucial in any IT environment. One common scenario involves temporarily granting administrative rights to a user, often for specific tasks, then revoking them automatically to reduce security risks. To simplify this process, I’ve crafted a powerful PowerShell script that streamlines this entire workflow. What Does This Script Do? This PowerShell … Read more
_xlfn. in excel is a prefix that appears, when a function is not recognized by your Excel version. This is usually happens when you enter a formula with a function which has been introduced in the later or newer versions of Excel, but the file is opened in an older version that does not support … Read more
Sometimes, it’s hard to notice things right under our noses, be it a ketchup bottle or a whole new dimension. One doesn’t need to delve into string theory to see that; statistics will do. On average, people spend six hours and 38 minutesa day in the digital space, which is more than a quarter of the … Read more
If you’ve worked with class inheritance long enough, you’ve probably reached a point where it starts feeling frustrating and restrictive. Then we all know and can appreciate how Object Composition patterns can simplify code and make express behavior of code better. This is not a write up on Composition vs Inheritance, for more on that … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Related Work Task, Datasets, Baseline RQ 1: Leveraging the Neighbourhood at Inference 4.1. Methods 4.2. Experiments RQ 2: Leveraging the Neighbourhood at Training 5.1. Methods 5.2. Experiments RQ 3: Cross-Domain Generalizability Conclusion Limitations Ethics Statement Bibliographical References 8. Limitations One constraint in the current task formulation is that … Read more
The business world is taking increasing notice of Pavel Malinovskiy following the announcement of his prestigious “Technology Executive of the Year” award at the Annual International Business Conference & Cases&Faces Awards. Traditionally reserved for executives of global corporations and prominent venture capitalists, the honor has drawn significant attention to the Russian entrepreneur’s growing influence on … Read more
What happens when a small team with a modest budget takes on the titans of artificial intelligence? San Francisco-based Sentient, a decentralized AI developer backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, announced the upcoming launch of Open Deep Search (ODS), an open-source AI framework poised to outstrip Perplexity in search and reasoning capabilities. With a waitlist … Read more
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, April 2, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Electric Theatre opened in 1902, World Autism Awareness Day in undefined, and we present you with these top quality stories. From Hallucinations by Design (Part 2): The Silent … Read more
Languages That Expose the Details When most people start programming, they’re drawn to languages that make things easy. Python, JavaScript, and other high-level languages abstract away the messy details of memory management, system calls, and hardware interaction. This abstraction is powerful—it lets beginners create useful programs quickly without getting bogged down in implementation details. But … Read more
In this edition of our “Behind the Startup” series, we sit down with Renç Korzay, co-founder of Giza, a pioneering force in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Giza is breaking new ground by developing a permissionless intelligence layer designed to empower autonomous agents—effectively bringing AI-driven optimization and intelligence to DeFi. In this candid conversation, … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Related Work Task, Datasets, Baseline RQ 1: Leveraging the Neighbourhood at Inference 4.1. Methods 4.2. Experiments RQ 2: Leveraging the Neighbourhood at Training 5.1. Methods 5.2. Experiments RQ 3: Cross-Domain Generalizability Conclusion Limitations Ethics Statement Bibliographical References 6. RQ 3: Cross-Domain Generalizability To evaluate how well our proposed … Read more