Layer-1 vs. Layer-2: Scaling Solutions and Their Effects on Blockchain Security and Decentralization

Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Background III. Related Works IV. Comparative Analysis V. Findings and Evaluation VI. Conclusion and References IV. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS This section examines the impact on each property of the blockchain trilemma when implementing layer-one and layer-two scaling solutions across UTXO and account-based transaction models. Comparable metrics are up-scale … Read more

How the Blockchain Handles More Transactions as It Grows

Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Background III. Related Works IV. Comparative Analysis V. Findings and Evaluation VI. Conclusion and References III. RELATED WORKS This section examines the various approaches to blockchain scaling, at each level of the blockchain stack. Layer-one consists of on-chain solutions, which is where the transactional model, consensus mechanism … Read more

Why the Blockchain Struggles to Grow and How to Fix It

:::info Authors: (1) Cayo Fletcher-Smith, Bournemouth University; (2) Frazer Chard. ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Background III. Related Works IV. Comparative Analysis V. Findings and Evaluation VI. Conclusion and References Abstract—This research critically analyses blockchain scaling solutions based on their ability to realistically balance properties of the blockchain trilemma. We’ve concluded … Read more

Women in Tech: Azize Sultan Shares Her Inspiring Journey from Architecture to Tech Leadership

Tell us about yourself! I’m Azize Sultan, and I currently work as a Data Analyst Team Lead at Hepsiburada in Istanbul, Turkey. Together with my team, I assist the entire before sales journey in e-commerce by providing data and insights to teams across various disciplines, such as development, product, and user experiences/interface. I’m passionate about … Read more

How SC Turned Project Management Tools into a Fun, Engaging System

:::info Authors: (1) Oscar Pedreira, Universidade da Coruna, Centro de Investigacion CITIC, Laboratorio de Bases de Datos, Facultade de Informatica; (2) Felix García, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Grupo Alarcos, Escuela Superior de Informatica, Paseo de la Universidad; (3) Mario Piattini, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Grupo Alarcos, Escuela Superior de Informatica, Paseo de la Universidad; (4) … Read more

How Sergey Bunas Built Suggesty and Replai to Transform Customer Engagement

Marketing teams are under growing pressure to engage audiences more efficiently and effectively, as traditional methods of customer engagement are often too slow and resource-intensive to meet the demands of modern businesses. According to a report by Accenture, artificial intelligence could add up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, largely by automating … Read more

Flo Design System with Figma as a Source

Product Manager: “What is the progress with the new Privacy menu?” iOS engineer: “We need to sync with the designer to refine margins: 16 or 24px.” Android engineer: “We use 12dp defaults.” —Design System joins the chat — Every article on the Design System (DS) topic starts with its own definition of DS and why … Read more

AI-Augmented Development: Redefining the Role of Product Managers

Step into the future of product management with a riveting exploration of how non-technical product managers are revolutionizing the tech industry. Uncover how AI-augmented development tools are equipping these managers with the ability to code and prototype their own ideas, breaking down traditional barriers and redefining innovation. Witness firsthand how this seismic shift is transforming … Read more

DWF Ventures Analyzes Impact of $TRUMP Memecoin Surge on Crypto Markets

Two days before the inauguration, $TRUMP memecoin was introduced into the crypto market and the market capitalization of the token rose to over $70 billion within the first 48 hours. DWF Ventures, a leading player in the blockchain investment sector, has taken much interest in this event and its implications. The discussion of $TRUMP memecoin … Read more

NestJS Too Slow? Just Queue It!

Resource-intensive tasks such as processing files or generating reports can quickly weigh down a NestJS application, causing slow response times and poor user experiences. Studies show that 53% of users will abandon a site if it takes longer than three seconds to load. You can employ a queue processing system to keep your application responsive … Read more

For Spacecoin to Truly Differentiate Itself, it Must Move Beyond Corporate Decision-making Models

As I’ve explored in my recent articles about satellite technology and blockchain integration, we stand at a crucial juncture in the evolution of global connectivity. While Spacecoin’s vision of combining satellite networks with blockchain technology shows immense promise, its true potential lies in embracing the fundamental principle that made Bitcoin standout from the rest, absolute … Read more

Previously Undisclosed Flaw Let Hackers Hijack Millions of Systems Through Innocent-Looking Files

What is ZIP SLIP Vulnerability? Zip Slip is a serious vulnerability that is widespread in the archive extraction process, allowing attackers to write any file to the system. Typically, this results in RCE (Remote Code Execution). The vulnerability was discovered and responsibly disclosed by the Snyk Security team before it was made public on June … Read more

Businesses Are Ditching Big GenAI Overhauls for Smarter, Low-Risk Upgrades

Rethinking Business Transformation with GenAI Businesses are pivoting from massive overhauls to smaller, strategic applications of GenAI. This new approach emphasizes enhancements over replacements. Instead of dismantling entire systems, companies are embedding GenAI into existing frameworks. The goal? To make operational processes smarter, more efficient, and innovative without risking instability. Small transformations mean businesses can … Read more

The Age of Marketing Funnels is Over

Out With Funnels, In With Gravity The marketing funnel is dying. Long live “digital gravity.” For years, B2B SaaS marketers have clung to the funnel like a lifeboat: awareness, consideration, decision. Wash, rinse, repeat. But today’s buying journeys aren’t linear, and the funnel feels as outdated as a dial-up modem. Enter digital gravity—a new way … Read more

BigQuery and Attribution Models Can Reveal What Really Drives E-Commerce Success

Attribution models play a critical role in the digital marketing and ecommerce world by helping us understand user journeys and make data driven decisions. In this article, we will dive into the definitions, use cases, and implementation of 7 different attribution models using BigQuery. 🚀 I work at a leading e-commerce company that has over … Read more

Latest Bun Update Brings Performance Improvements

Hello JavaScript Enthusiasts! Welcome to another edition of “This Week in JavaScript“! From Bun 1.2’s performance improvements to AI-powered web extensions in Mozilla Firefox, along with the latest tools shaking up the ecosystem, we have a lot to unpack. n n Let’s get right into it! Bun 1.2: Better, Faster, Stronger Bun 1.2 is making … Read more

The Surprisingly Weird Tech Making Drones Fly Smarter and Students Learn Faster

Expert system is a computer that emulates the decision-making capacity of human experts. This article highlights the components, the architecture, the role of knowledge base and pattern of knowledge representation in a typical expert system. MYCIN and its components are also analyzed. Fuzzy logic is a viable and practical form of machine intelligence that has … Read more

DeepSeek Releases Cheapest Ever LLM In The World

Hello AI Enthusiasts! Welcome to a new edition of “This Week in AI Engineering”! n n From Windsurf Wave 2’s breakthrough in web search integration to DeepSeek-R1’s MIT-licensed performance matching o1, and Google’s Titans breaking the 2M token barrier, we’re covering major model releases alongside innovative frameworks like PerfCodeGen and Cache-Augmented Generation. Plus, we’ve got … Read more

In Space, Nobody Knows Who Owns the Idea

Who among us has not been sad when we realize that our childhood dreams are no longer relevant? Conquering near space is unprofitable. Conquering deep space is impossible. However, startups related to the commercialization of Earth’s orbit live and multiply. They believe in the fact that humanity will try in some way to get beyond … Read more

Your Data Pipeline Is a Mess—Here’s How to Stop Duplicate Data From Wasting Millions

Data Engineers often face challenges with data being in inappropriate format especially junk characters and data, null or empty values, and most importantly dealing with duplicate data which impacts all downstream applications including reporting and data science models. This becomes a hefty daily task for engineers and support teams, draining their resources quickly without being … Read more

Analog Secures Key $5M Investment to Boost Web3 Cross-Chain Capabilities

Analog, a leader in blockchain interoperability with its Proof of Time protocol, has successfully closed a $5 million funding round. This latest investment brings Analog’s total funding to $21 million as the company gears up for its public token sale. The cumulative funding, which includes both seed and subsequent rounds, highlights strong investor trust in … Read more