Bringing Blockchain to the Classroom with Blockly

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Education 2.2 Incorporating Scratch into Tinker Learning for Computational Thinking 2.3 Using Polygon SDK for JavaScript to Interact with a Smart Contract 2.4 Challenges in Blockchain Education and the Need for User-friendly Tools 3 Methods 4 Results 5 … Read more

NFTs, Arduino, and a Plant That Knows More About Blockchain Than You

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Education 2.2 Incorporating Scratch into Tinker Learning for Computational Thinking 2.3 Using Polygon SDK for JavaScript to Interact with a Smart Contract 2.4 Challenges in Blockchain Education and the Need for User-friendly Tools 3 Methods 4 Results 5 … Read more

Teaching K-12 Students About Blockchain with Google Blockly & NFT Metadata Updates

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Education 2.2 Incorporating Scratch into Tinker Learning for Computational Thinking 2.3 Using Polygon SDK for JavaScript to Interact with a Smart Contract 2.4 Challenges in Blockchain Education and the Need for User-friendly Tools 3 Methods 4 Results 5 … Read more

Why Kids Should Learn Blockchain Tech (And How to Make It Easy!)

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Education 2.2 Incorporating Scratch into Tinker Learning for Computational Thinking 2.3 Using Polygon SDK for JavaScript to Interact with a Smart Contract 2.4 Challenges in Blockchain Education and the Need for User-friendly Tools 3 Methods 4 Results 5 … Read more

The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Education

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Education 2.2 Incorporating Scratch into Tinker Learning for Computational Thinking 2.3 Using Polygon SDK for JavaScript to Interact with a Smart Contract 2.4 Challenges in Blockchain Education and the Need for User-friendly Tools 3 Methods 4 Results 5 … Read more

Why Your Kid’s First NFT Might Be More Valuable Than Their Finger Paintings

:::info Authors: (1) Yun-Cheng Tsai, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan (pecu@ntnu.edu.tw); (2) Jiun-Yu Huang, Small Town Intelligence Co., Ltd, Taiwan (yillkid@gmail.com); (3) Da-Ru Chiou, Taitung Tung Hai Junior High School, Taiwan (1234567si2k@gmail.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Education 2.2 Incorporating Scratch … Read more

A Game Developer’s Guide to Making Your Automated Tests Awesome in 5 Simple Steps

Get 5 fantastic insights for betting your automated tests and related processes!  I’m Alexey Fedotkin, and I focus on Automated Testing at Pixonic (MY.GAMES). In this post, I’d like to share valuable insights that my team and I have gained over the past few years while developing automated tests for the War Robots project. Quick … Read more

The TechBeat: Your Dream Life is a Trap (2/10/2025)

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. ## Developers Are Ditching Basic Text Editors—Here’s What They Want Instead By @filestack [ 6 Min read ] Many developers find that … Read more

Is Ethereum in Trouble? No. So Why Does Everyone Say Otherwise?

The current media attack on Ethereum strongly resembles the ones previously directed at Bitcoin—where the media later “~~apologizes~~” (read: mocks) for their misleading narratives. But let’s put two and two together. What’s happening in the crypto market? Ethereum has many so-called “killers,” though most of them look more like self-destructive projects: Solana – Makes a … Read more

RGB Is Outdated for AI and Streaming

After spending dozens of sleepless nights working with YUV color encoding formats, I realized how little information is available about this remarkable format. Yet, it can be incredibly useful for those involved in P2P video streaming or processing video streams with AI. At first glance, RGB and YUV might seem like just different ways of … Read more

AI That Sees, Hears and Acts: Interview with OmniChat AI, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee

Hey Hackers! n n OmniChat AI has been nominated in HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 awards in Austin, TX under the AI category. Please vote for us here: Trending Austin, TX Startups AI Startups Trending AI Wrappers Startups :::tip Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. ::: Can you tell us about the … Read more

Does Melamine Foam Make Soundproof Panels More Effective?

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more

Ethereum L2 Taiko And DoraHacks Are Launching The Largest Anonymous Community Vote In Crypto History

**SINGAPORE, Singapore, February 7th, 2025/Chainwire/–**Taiko, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, and DoraHacks, the largest hacker movement in crypto, are spearheading the biggest anonymous community vote ever conducted in Web3. The initiative aims to advance decentralization in community governance through the Taiko Grant Factory Hackathon. The Taiko Grant Factory Hackathon is designed to unleash developer creativity—driving … Read more

How This Acoustic Panel Performed in a Real-World Sound Test

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more

The Science of Soundproofing: A Look at 3D-Printed Acoustic Panels

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more

The TechBeat: Win Up to $2000 in the #blockchain Writing Contest by Aleph Cloud and HackerNoon (2/9/2025)

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. ## Intergalactic Aliens: No Little Green Men—Just Cosmic USB Drives on a Mission By @thebojda [ 9 Min read ] Explore the … Read more

Partnr Launches to Connect Consumer Crypto With On-Chain AI Agents

SINGAPORE, Singapore, February 7th, 2025/Chainwire/–Partnr, a consumer crypto ecosystem of AI Agent “partners” and platforms, is launching a series of products created for use by both consumers and AI agents, unlocking broader crypto adoption and delivering greater utility for agentic companions. The ecosystem launches with Partnr Chat, an app that turns AI agents into active … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: So.. How Does One REALLY Determine AI Is Conscious? (2/8/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 8, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, we present you with these top quality stories. From Dealing With an Aggressive Manager Is Simpler Than You Think to Democratizing Access to AI Has Become More Important … Read more

Can 3D Printing Improve Soundproofing? This Study Says Yes

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more

Shhh! The Future of Noise Control Is Twisting Through 3D-Printed Labyrinths

:::info Authors: (1) F. Nistri, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy and Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (2) V. H. Kamrul, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (3) L. Bettini, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (4) E. Musso, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (5) D. Piciucco, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; … Read more

So.. How Does One REALLY Determine AI Is Conscious?

If large language models [LLMs] would be considered for consciousness, where would an evaluation begin? Semiconductors are made of silicon. The vast training that LLMs underwent, to learn, may have provided a form of experience to logic gates and terminals of transistors, away from their regular usage in appliances or electronics. Could this learning experience … Read more

How 3D-Printed Sound Panels Can Absorb Noise More Efficiently

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more