What Makes AI Work? A Breakdown of the Key Proofs

:::info Authors: (1) Jongmin Lee, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University; (2) Ernest K. Ryu, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University and Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University. ::: Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Notations and preliminaries 1.2 Prior works 2 Anchored Value Iteration 2.1 Accelerated rate for Bellman consistency operator … Read more

Breaking Down Complex Concepts in Reinforcement Learning

:::info Authors: (1) Jongmin Lee, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University; (2) Ernest K. Ryu, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University and Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University. ::: Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Notations and preliminaries 1.2 Prior works 2 Anchored Value Iteration 2.1 Accelerated rate for Bellman consistency operator … Read more

Unpacking Key Proofs in Reinforcement Learning

:::info Authors: (1) Jongmin Lee, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University; (2) Ernest K. Ryu, Department of Mathematical Science, Seoul National University and Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University. ::: Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Notations and preliminaries 1.2 Prior works 2 Anchored Value Iteration 2.1 Accelerated rate for Bellman consistency operator … Read more

Torram’s Pre-Seed Closure Paves The Way For Institutional-Grade DeFi on Bitcoin

**Toronto, Canada, January 16th, 2025/Chainwire/–**Torram a Web2.5 infrastructure company, has announced the successful closure of its $710,000 pre-seed funding round in early December 2024. The company is focused on developing institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure directly on Bitcoin, positioning itself as a key enabler of innovation in the evolving financial ecosystem. The funding round included … Read more

Reddio Launches Public Testnet: A New Era Of Parallel EVM Powering Autonomous AI

SINGAPORE, Singapore, January 16th, 2025/Chainwire/–Reddio is excited to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated Testnet, marking a significant milestone as a front-runner in launching Parallel EVM public Testnets. Powered by GPU-accelerated parallel EVM technology and designed to enable AI capabilities, Reddio’s innovative architecture redefines the power of high-performance blockchain infrastructure, unlocking groundbreaking possibilities … Read more

Company WEEX Announces WXT’s Significant 101% Surge, Breaking $0.339

In 2024, WEEX concluded the year with achievements and growth. Through a commitment to innovation, security, and user empowerment, WEEX reached new heights as a global cryptocurrency trading platform. Looking ahead to 2025, the platform remains focused on revolutionizing the crypto trading experience for millions of users worldwide and redefining the future of crypto trading. … Read more

MEXC Distributes $127M In Rewards Through 2,202 Airdrop Events In 2024, Offering Up To 65% APY

Seychelles, January 16, 2025 – MEXC, a leading global digital asset exchange, has achieved a landmark milestone by successfully executing 2,202 airdrop events throughout 2024, generating an exceptional 65% annual percentage yield (APY) for participants. The exchange distributed a substantial $127 million in rewards to its global user base, further strengthening its position as an … Read more

Helping International Students Achieve Their Dream Study Abroad Experience

According to the Institute of International Education, the United States hosted more than 1.1 million international students in the 2023-2024 academic year. Although this number has increased yearly since the COVID-19 pandemic, these latest numbers mark an all-time high. That being said, even though the United States has become a leading destination for international students, … Read more

On Studying the Deep Ocean Ecosystem

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 3 Methodology 4 Studying Deep Ocean Ecosystem and 4.1 Deep Ocean Research Goals 4.2 Workflow and Data 4.3 Design Challenges and User Tasks 5 The DeepSea System 5.1 Map View 5.2 Core View 5.3 Interpolation View and 5.4 Implementation 6 Usage Scenarios and 6.1 Scenario: … Read more

How DeepSee Helps Us See Deeper into the Oceans than Ever Before

:::info Authors: (1) Adam Coscia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (acoscia6@gatech.edu); (2) Haley M. Sapers, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, USA (hsapers@caltech.edu); (3) Noah Deutsch, Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (ndeutsch@mde.harvard.edu); (4) Malika Khurana, The New York Times Company, New York, New York, USA (malika.khurana@nytimes.com); (5) … Read more

NFT Networks Mirror Social Structures with Influencer Nodes, Community Hubs, & Zipfian Distributions

:::info Author: (1) Prakhyat Khati, Computer Science, University of Saskatchewa, Saskatoon, Canada (khati.prakhyat@usask.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works 3 Datasets and Experiment Setup 4 Methodology 4.1 NFTs Transaction Network 4.2 NFTs Bubble Prediction 5 Discussion and Conclusions, and References 5. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS In this work, we investigate the … Read more

NFT Transaction Networks Are Highly Decentralized and Influenced by Key Nodes

:::info Author: (1) Prakhyat Khati, Computer Science, University of Saskatchewa, Saskatoon, Canada (khati.prakhyat@usask.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works 3 Datasets and Experiment Setup 4 Methodology 4.1 NFTs Transaction Network 4.2 NFTs Bubble Prediction 5 Discussion and Conclusions, and References 4.1 NFTs Transaction Network We created the interaction network to … Read more

Dataset Exploration and Experimentation for NFT Transaction Analysis

:::info Author: (1) Prakhyat Khati, Computer Science, University of Saskatchewa, Saskatoon, Canada (khati.prakhyat@usask.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works 3 Datasets and Experiment Setup 4 Methodology 4.1 NFTs Transaction Network 4.2 NFTs Bubble Prediction 5 Discussion and Conclusions, and References 3. DATASETS AND EXPERIMENT SETUP Different blockchain supports NFT trading, … Read more

Understanding NFT Transaction Networks Through Analysis and Prediction

:::info Author: (1) Prakhyat Khati, Computer Science, University of Saskatchewa, Saskatoon, Canada (khati.prakhyat@usask.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works 3 Datasets and Experiment Setup 4 Methodology 4.1 NFTs Transaction Network 4.2 NFTs Bubble Prediction 5 Discussion and Conclusions, and References ABSTRACT Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique digital items with blockchain-managed … Read more

Graph Analysis and Bubble Prediction Are Key to Understanding NFT Networks

:::info Author: (1) Prakhyat Khati, Computer Science, University of Saskatchewa, Saskatoon, Canada (khati.prakhyat@usask.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works 3 Datasets and Experiment Setup 4 Methodology 4.1 NFTs Transaction Network 4.2 NFTs Bubble Prediction 5 Discussion and Conclusions, and References 2. RELATED WORKS Graph analysis of Blockchain networks. Several works … Read more

NFT Ownership Is Decentralized and Follows a Zipfian Distribution

:::info Author: (1) Prakhyat Khati, Computer Science, University of Saskatchewa, Saskatoon, Canada (khati.prakhyat@usask.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works 3 Datasets and Experiment Setup 4 Methodology 4.1 NFTs Transaction Network 4.2 NFTs Bubble Prediction 5 Discussion and Conclusions, and References 4. METHODOLOGY Our whole analysis is based on the NFTs … Read more

DMCC and REIT Development Unveil Landmark Crypto Tower In JLT

DMCC and REIT Development announce the construction of 17-storey Crypto Tower to support DMCC’s rapidly growing community of blockchain, DeFi and Web3 companies Crypto Tower to offer 150,000 square feet of leasable space including nine office floors and dedicated floors for blockchain incubators, VC and investment firms, and AI innovation Tower to set new standard … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: To Sell Software in 2025, Devs Must Think Like Marketers (1/16/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, January 16, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Prohibition went into effect in the United States in 1920, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry in 2003, First Youtube video was posted in 2006, and we present … Read more

Trump, Don’t Just Lock Away Your 1 Million Bitcoin—Build a Tech Metropolis Instead

Bitcoin has good SoV and MoE functions. But it needs a semblance of intrinsic value. To maximize the SoV function, Bitcoin Maximalists have a term called ‘Hodling’, To maximize MoE, we need ‘Hodl-Building’. We could Hodl now and Build now, or Build much later. Either way, Bitcoin will transform economics and the planet’s tech landscape. … Read more