Are Black-Box Oracles a Risk? DIA Lumina Launches a New On-Chain System

How can decentralized finance (DeFi) operate transparently if its core data sources remain unverifiable? The reliance on oracles—systems that feed external data into blockchain networks—has long been a challenge. Most oracles function as closed systems where data sourcing, aggregation, and computation happen off-chain, leaving users with a final output that cannot be independently verified. DIA, … Read more

How World Chain Ensures Humans Stay in Control: The Blockchain Built for Verified Humans

AI agents and bots increasingly dominate digital spaces, and distinguishing real human interactions from automated systems has become a pressing challenge. Steven Smith, Head of Protocol and Applied Research at Tools for Humanity, is in charge of solving this through the World project. With the recent mainnet launch of World Chain—a blockchain designed to prioritize … Read more

TruBit and Clapper Bring US-LATAM Payment Solutions to Maximize Earnings for Content Creators

Clapper, a rapidly growing social media platform, announces its partnership with TruBit, the leading digital asset payment solutions platform in Latin America, to enable seamless US-LATAM cross-border payments. This strategic collaboration is set to transform how Mexico-based content creators on Clapper receive their earnings, offering a faster, more efficient, and user-friendly solution that empowers creators … Read more

Digital Dollars, Digital Yuan, Digital Chaos? The CBDC Arms Race Explained

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have taken center stage in the digital finance arena, as central banks worldwide explore their potential advantages and challenges. The number of CBDC projects has surged significantly in recent years, with 131 countries, representing 98% of the global economy, actively exploring digital currencies. This research delves into the dynamic landscape … Read more

Can Space-Based Solutions Save the Planet? Scientists Think So

Climate change poses a profound challenge to our planet, requiring innovative solutions on a global scale. One of the most remarkable frontiers in this battle is the utilization of space technology. This research explores the ways space-based initiatives, including satellites, sensors, and advanced data analysis, are transforming our understanding of climate change, enhancing mitigation efforts, … Read more

Golf Has Its Own Programming Language—Here’s How to Debug It Like a C Pro

To include debugging information in your application executable (be it application server or a command-line), use “–debug” option, for instance when build the application: gg -q –debug This will include debugging information in your application code, so it can be debugged with gdb. You can debug your Golf program with gdb just as if it … Read more

Concurrency Bugs You Can’t See (Until Your System Fails in Production)

Writing reliable concurrent software is a subtle and often unforgiving craft. At first glance, the promise of concurrency is appealing: faster execution, improved responsiveness, and the ability to scale workloads across multiple threads or cores. But lurking beneath that promise are several complex challenges, issues that don’t always manifest under test conditions, but can quietly … Read more

Bybit’s $1.5 Billion Hack Proves Crypto’s Biggest Flaw Isn’t the Blockchain

This past month, hackers stole a staggering $1.5 billion from the crypto exchange Bybit in what the market dubbed “The biggest digital heist ever”. Unsurprisingly, the sheer scale of the attack has led many to once again question the safety of crypto, with critics pointing fingers at the industry’s security vulnerabilities. But here’s the twist: … Read more

The AI Economy Won’t Have Jobs—But It Might Have ‘Equitism’

As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation reshape global economies, traditional labor-based wealth distribution is becoming obsolete. The widening wealth gap threatens economic stability and democracy, necessitating new mechanisms for equitable economic participation. Equitism—a system where collectively owned assets generate returns for all citizens—offers a sustainable solution that aligns free market principles with widespread prosperity. Recent … Read more

The Tankie Network: How Far-Left Extremists Evolve in Online Spaces

:::info Authors: (1) UTKUCAN BALCI, Binghamton University, United States; (2) MICHAEL SIRIVIANOS, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus; (3) JEREMY BLACKBURN, Binghamton University, United States. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background & Related Work 3 Data 3.1 Identifying Tankie Subreddits 3.2 Identifying Ideology Subreddits and 3.3 Post Collection 4 User-Base Analysis and … Read more

Jon Callas, the Cypherpunk That Built Tools Big Tech Fears

A curious thing about cypherpunks is that, despite the cryptography-for-privacy niche being small in the ’90s, many of them stepped into the world and built amazing products, platforms, and careers. Not everyone can achieve global recognition, but many cypherpunks have. Jon Callas, a participant in the original cypherpunk mailing list, is another well-known figure now, … Read more

The Rise of Tankies: A Data-Driven Look at Far-Left Extremism

:::info Authors: (1) UTKUCAN BALCI, Binghamton University, United States; (2) MICHAEL SIRIVIANOS, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus; (3) JEREMY BLACKBURN, Binghamton University, United States. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background & Related Work 3 Data 3.1 Identifying Tankie Subreddits 3.2 Identifying Ideology Subreddits and 3.3 Post Collection 4 User-Base Analysis and … Read more

Ex-ICE Agent Urges Congress to Double Down on Immigration Surveillance Tech

Former US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents call on lawmakers in Congress to ramp-up the use of surveillance technology and create an interoperable data sharing platform for immigration enforcement. Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, held a hearing called, “Leveraging Technology to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement” … Read more

A Data-driven Analysis of Left-Wing Extremists on Social Media

:::info Authors: (1) UTKUCAN BALCI, Binghamton University, United States; (2) MICHAEL SIRIVIANOS, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus; (3) JEREMY BLACKBURN, Binghamton University, United States. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background & Related Work 3 Data 3.1 Identifying Tankie Subreddits 3.2 Identifying Ideology Subreddits and 3.3 Post Collection 4 User-Base Analysis and … Read more

The TechBeat: Meet Leadige LLC, Startup of the Year 2024 Nominee—Where Strategy, Creativity & Data Drive Revenue (3/26/2025)

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. ## Win Your Share of $5000 in the Web3 Development Writing Contest by GetBlock and HackerNoon By @hackernooncontests [ 3 Min read … Read more

Matrix Coloring & Sparse Automatic Differentiation: The Jacob Computation

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Mathematical Description and 2.1. Numerical Algorithms for Nonlinear Equations 2.2. Globalization Strategies 2.3. Sensitivity Analysis 2.4. Matrix Coloring & Sparse Automatic Differentiation 3. Special Capabilities 3.1. Composable Building Blocks 3.2. Smart PolyAlgortihm Defaults 3.3. Non-Allocating Static Algorithms inside GPU Kernels 3.4. Automatic Sparsity Exploitation 3.5. Generalized Jacobian-Free … Read more

Sensitivity Analysis Explained: What Exactly Is It?

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Mathematical Description and 2.1. Numerical Algorithms for Nonlinear Equations 2.2. Globalization Strategies 2.3. Sensitivity Analysis 2.4. Matrix Coloring & Sparse Automatic Differentiation 3. Special Capabilities 3.1. Composable Building Blocks 3.2. Smart PolyAlgortihm Defaults 3.3. Non-Allocating Static Algorithms inside GPU Kernels 3.4. Automatic Sparsity Exploitation 3.5. Generalized Jacobian-Free … Read more

Globalization Strategies: What Do They Allow Us to Do?

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Mathematical Description and 2.1. Numerical Algorithms for Nonlinear Equations 2.2. Globalization Strategies 2.3. Sensitivity Analysis 2.4. Matrix Coloring & Sparse Automatic Differentiation 3. Special Capabilities 3.1. Composable Building Blocks 3.2. Smart PolyAlgortihm Defaults 3.3. Non-Allocating Static Algorithms inside GPU Kernels 3.4. Automatic Sparsity Exploitation 3.5. Generalized Jacobian-Free … Read more

Mastering the Basics: Horizontal and Vertical Layouts in Vaadin Flow

Introduction: In our previous dive into the Vaadin Flow universe, we began to unravel the secrets of layout components. Now, let’s delve into the foundations of any interface: horizontal and vertical layouts. After all, before building grand structures, we need to master the basics. Horizontal Layout: The Basis of Logical Organization The HorizontalLayout is undoubtedly … Read more

How Startups Can Actually Grow Faster With Cloud Tech

Launching a startup for the first time can be exciting, terrifying, and, more often than not, chaotic. Between chasing down the first investors, refining your product, and questioning whether you’re the next Elon Musk or just hopelessly delusional, it’s a miracle anyone willingly signs up for startup life. Yet, despite the chaos, there’s one area … Read more

Show Me Your Faith and I Will Show You My Work – Don’t Neglect Your Technical Foundation

In the technology world, there’s a dangerous career path many of us unwittingly follow. We excel technically, get promoted into management, and then gradually distance ourselves from the very skills that got us there. The C-Suite beckons with its prestige and compensation, luring us away from our technical roots. But this path comes with hidden … Read more

Itender Rawat Caught At It Again (Spam) Under New Fake Name & Website MarketResearchTab(dot)com

The notorious spammer behind MarketResearchTab.com, Itender Rawat, is at it again—this time using his own domain-linked email addresses instead of free Gmail accounts or email distribution services.. Now operating under the fake name “Sally Andrews,” Rawat continues his spam email marketing campaigns, just as he previously did under the alias “Clarissa Turner.” Rawat, the owner … Read more