Vottun Brings Tokenization To Web3 Development; Launches Flagship Low-Code Platform for Builders

BARCELONA, Spain, January 17th, 2025/Chainwire/–Vottun , a multi-chain developer platform, has announced the launch of its tokenized ‘code-to-earn’ platform aimed at empowering the next million Web3 developers to effortlessly build next-generation dApps. By eliminating the need for blockchain expertise and incentivizing innovation, Vottun aims to encourage greater participation globally and create a more level playing … Read more

DeFi Agents AI Secures $1.2M To Drive Innovation In AI-Powered Decentralized Finance

SINGAPORE, Singapore, January 17th, 2025/Chainwire/–DeFi Agents AI(DEFAI)has raised $1.2M, supporting its efforts to improve the way users interact with decentralized finance. With the trading tool powered by AI, the platform aims to transform how users interact with decentralized finance, offering innovative tools and enhanced accessibility. DEFAI: Decentralized Finance Meets Artificial Intelligence DEFAI (Decentralized Finance & … Read more

Reppo Labs Secures $2.2M In Funding To Revolutionize Collaboration Between Data Owners And AI Agents

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, January 17th, 2025/Chainwire/–Reppo Labs, a Crypto x AI company spun out of Protocol Labs Venture Studio in March 2024, has successfully raised $2.2 million in funding to develop critical infrastructure that enables permissionless collaboration on niche datasets between data owners/warehouses and AI developers and agents. Using Reppo as a connective tissue, … Read more

Earth’s Aerial Biosphere Offers Insights into Venusian Microbial Survival

:::info Authors: (1) Sara Seager, Departments of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Physics, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; (2) Janusz J. Petkowski, Department of Earth; (3) Peter Gao, Department of Astronomy, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA; (4) William Bains, Department of Earth; (5) Noelle C. Bryan, Department of … Read more

Microbial Life on Venus Requires a Unique Life Cycle to Overcome Extreme Conditions

:::info Authors: (1) Sara Seager, Departments of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Physics, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; (2) Janusz J. Petkowski, Department of Earth; (3) Peter Gao, Department of Astronomy, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA; (4) William Bains, Department of Earth; (5) Noelle C. Bryan, Department of … Read more

Researchers Proposes a Life Cycle for Venusian Microbes

:::info Authors: (1) Sara Seager, Departments of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Physics, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; (2) Janusz J. Petkowski, Department of Earth; (3) Peter Gao, Department of Astronomy, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA; (4) William Bains, Department of Earth; (5) Noelle C. Bryan, Department of … Read more

Life in Venusian Clouds: A Hypothesis for Microbial Survival and Life Cycle

:::info Authors: (1) Sara Seager, Departments of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Physics, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; (2) Janusz J. Petkowski, Department of Earth; (3) Peter Gao, Department of Astronomy, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA; (4) William Bains, Department of Earth; (5) Noelle C. Bryan, Department of … Read more

Challenges for Life in the Venusian Clouds Include Severe Acidity, Extreme Dryness, & Limited Water

:::info Authors: (1) Sara Seager, Departments of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Physics, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; (2) Janusz J. Petkowski, Department of Earth; (3) Peter Gao, Department of Astronomy, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA; (4) William Bains, Department of Earth; (5) Noelle C. Bryan, Department of … Read more

Google Unveils Its Most Powerful AI Yet

Hey there! I’m excited to share some big news from Google about their latest AI model, Gemini 2.0. I encourage you to read the article till the end and watch my video demo. It’s mind-blowing! Exploring Gemini 2.0: Google’s New AI Model Google recently unveiled Gemini 2.0, its latest and most advanced AI model in … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: HackerNoon Decoded: The Polls that Defined 2024 (1/17/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, January 17, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Persian Gulf War began in 1991, Popeye the Sailor made his first appearance in 1929, Google Videos launched in 2006, and we present you with these top quality … Read more

Honor Your Red Letter Days and Keep them Holy

Happy New Year, Hackers! n Welcome to the first Writer’s Note of 2025—a timely reminder about how important Red Letter Days are to building an effective content strategy. In August, last year, we discussed content calendars and their role in helping individuals and businesses alike connect with their target audiences effectively and consistently. A solid … Read more

Why JWT Is the Key to Securing Your Enterprise App – And Why KumuluzEE Might Be Your New Best Friend

Nowadays, we have more and more concerns about performance, and at the same time, we want to know how systems can communicate fast and reliably. Many times we want to send information and keep it confidential and safe as much as possible. Sensitive data sometimes must also move through the web publicly and trigger actions … Read more

Gamification Boosts Software Testing—Until the Rewards Run Out

:::info Authors: (1) Raquel Blanco, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of Computer Science, Gijón, Spain (rblanco@uniovi.es); (2) Manuel Trinidad, Software Process Improvement and Formal Methods Research Group, University of Cadiz, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Cádiz, Spain (manuel.trinidad@uca.es); (3) María José Suárez-Cabal, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of … Read more

HackerNoon Decoded: The Polls that Defined 2024

Hi Hackers! A new year means it’s time to reflect on the key moments that shaped the digital landscape in 2024. At HackerNoon, we’ve always believed in the power of curiosity and conversation. That’s why our weekly polls have become a cornerstone of how we engage with our audience. They’re not just questions—they’re windows into … Read more

The Hidden Pitfalls of Gamification in Software Testing

:::info Authors: (1) Raquel Blanco, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of Computer Science, Gijón, Spain (rblanco@uniovi.es); (2) Manuel Trinidad, Software Process Improvement and Formal Methods Research Group, University of Cadiz, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Cádiz, Spain (manuel.trinidad@uca.es); (3) María José Suárez-Cabal, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of … Read more

How Far Can Gamification Take Software Testing?

:::info Authors: (1) Raquel Blanco, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of Computer Science, Gijón, Spain (rblanco@uniovi.es); (2) Manuel Trinidad, Software Process Improvement and Formal Methods Research Group, University of Cadiz, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Cádiz, Spain (manuel.trinidad@uca.es); (3) María José Suárez-Cabal, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of … Read more

Researchers Say Gamified Learning Boosts Student Engagement and Performance in Software Testing

:::info Authors: (1) Raquel Blanco, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of Computer Science, Gijón, Spain (rblanco@uniovi.es); (2) Manuel Trinidad, Software Process Improvement and Formal Methods Research Group, University of Cadiz, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Cádiz, Spain (manuel.trinidad@uca.es); (3) María José Suárez-Cabal, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of … Read more

A Semester-Long Experiment Shows Gamification Boosts Learning Outcomes in Software Testing Education

:::info Authors: (1) Raquel Blanco, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of Computer Science, Gijón, Spain (rblanco@uniovi.es); (2) Manuel Trinidad, Software Process Improvement and Formal Methods Research Group, University of Cadiz, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Cádiz, Spain (manuel.trinidad@uca.es); (3) María José Suárez-Cabal, Software Engineering Research Group, University of Oviedo, Department of … Read more

Did You Know Trees Feel the Pull of the Moon? Scientists Link Sap Flow to Lunar Tides

:::info Authors: (1) Le Mouel Jean-Louis, UMR7154, Universite de Paris, Paris, France; (2) Gibert Dominique, UMR5276, Laboratoire de geologie de Lyon Terre, plan ´ etes et environnement (LGL-TPE), Lyon, France; (3) Boule Jean-Baptiste, UMR7196, Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France; (4) Zuddas Pierpaolo, UMR7619, Sorbonne Universite, Paris, France; (5) de Bremond d’Ars Jean, UMR6118, Universite … Read more

Beating the “Meme Coins” Allegations: Explore the Solana Ecosystem

I asked someone recently, “What’s the most remarkable thing about the Solana ecosystem?” Here’s what he said: Oh meme coins and PumpFun, right? No, don’t smirk… if I asked you what you knew about Solana, your answer would most definitely be “meme coins,” “PumpFun,” or maybe based on more recent events, “Pengu airdrop.” No, it’s … Read more

The TechBeat: Crypto 2024 Recap: Key Updates from MEXC’s December Highlights (1/17/2025)

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. ## Crypto 2024 Recap: Key Updates from MEXC’s December Highlights By @mexcmedia [ 4 Min read ] MEXC highlights key December 2024 … Read more

XRP Gains Momentum Toward $5 Amid SEC Appeal Challenges, BYDFi Stays Investor Favorite

Victoria, Seychelles, January 16th, 2025/Chainwire/–Recently, despite the pressure due to the appeal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, XRP has shown strength, with market sentiment reaching new highs. Multiple positive factors have driven XRP’s price to soar, and analysts are optimistic about its prospects, predicting a potential breakthrough of the $5 milestone. In this … Read more

Will 2025 Be The Turning Point For Passwords: What’s Next For The Passwordless Future?

For the last several decades, passwords have served an important, and perhaps fundamental purpose in our everyday digital lives. From safeguarding our phones to securing our endless online accounts and profiles – passwords have helped in keeping us, and our data safe, both online and offline. However, even the most reliable source of digital security … Read more

Lumoz: Decentralized Compute Infrastructure for the Era of AI, ZK, & RaaS

This report, by Tiger Research, examines how Lumoz addresses ZKP challenges with modular infrastructure and advances AI and TEE technologies. TL;DR ZKP Promise and Challenges: ZKP is a powerful blockchain technology that solves both privacy and scalability issues. However, it requires intensive computation resources, leading to high computing costs and centralization risks. The Power of … Read more