Meet Super Duper Studios, Bokonzi, & Kuenha: HackerNoon Startups of The Week

Welcome back to another series of HackerNoon’s Startups of the Week! Each week, the HackerNoon team showcases a list of startups from our Startups of The Year database. All these startups have been nominated as one of the best in their respective category or region. This week, we’re pleased to bring you Super Duper Studios, Bokonzi, … Read more

To Sell Software in 2025, Devs Must Think Like Marketers

Five years ago, software entrepreneurship was simpler—code hard, market minimally, profit. Today, the game has changed: Distribution has become the new moat. The Landscape Five Years Ago 5 years ago I sold my WordPress plugin business to Automattic, and back then the landscape of software entrepreneurship was markedly different than it is today. You could … Read more

Code Smell 286 – Parent-Child Method Overlaps

When parent and child methods collide! TL;DR: Avoid using private methods in parent classes with names that child classes can use. Problems The least surprise principle violation Unexpected behavior and defects Hidden dependencies Limited extensibility Code ambiguity Open/Closed principle violation Misleading design Solutions Avoid hierarchies Rename private methods Maintain clear naming Avoid overlapping names Avoid … Read more

The TechBeat: With Gelsinger’s Departure, Could Intel Be Headed Towards a Stock Surge? (1/16/2025)

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. ## With Gelsinger’s Departure, Could Intel Be Headed Towards a Stock Surge? By @journalistic [ 4 Min read ] Intel shares have … Read more

Bitcoin: What’s Trump Got to Do With It?

Decrypt’s 2024 story of the year was ‘How crypto money changes American politics’ and it’s all about how crypto executives “revolutionized how corporations spend on elections”. Now, Ripple is gifting Donald Trump’s inaugural fund (which pays for his official swearing-in ceremony and lavish parties to follow) $5 million worth of XRP; while Coinbase shelled out … Read more

The King Combination: Efficiently Completing Heterogeneous Data Integration with DolphinScheduler 3.1. and SeaTunnel 2.3.

Overview This article mainly introduces how to use DolphinScheduler in combination with SeaTunnel to complete data synchronization between heterogeneous data sources. This is a good solution for constructing a unified big data warehouse for batch and streaming data. It is stable and efficient—once you use it, you’ll love it. Environment Preparation DolphinScheduler cluster >= 3.1.5 … Read more

The New Yorker’s Attack on Skycoin: A Case Study in Media Bias

Today on X (formerly Twitter), Skycoin founder Brandon Smietana formally demanded a public apology and retraction from Condé Nast and its flagship media, The New Yorker. The demand follows the publication of an article titled “Pumpers, Dumpers, and Shills: The Skycoin Saga” in August 2021, which Smietana alleges is filled with false claims and fabrications. … Read more

Making Sense of AI Learning 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 the Inductive Proofs Behind Faster Value Iteration in RL

:::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

Foundational Lemmas for Bellman Optimality and Anti-Optimality Operators

:::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

A Smarter Solution to Speeding Up AI Training

:::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

Conditions for Advantageous Quantum Bitcoin Mining: Discussion, Acknowledgments, and References

Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction A. Quantum Bitcoin Mining B. Our Contribution C. Comparison with Related Works D. Conventions II. Background A. Bitcoin Basics B. Bitcoin Security C. Grover’s Search Algorithm D. Quantum Attacks III. Approach A. Algorithm B. Markov Chain C. Assumptions and Approximations IV. Results A. Probability of Success B. Performance … Read more

Ethereum Staking Meets Social Impact: Lido Impact Staking Officially Launches

LONDON, United Kingdom, January 15th, 2025/Chainwire/–Lido Impact Staking(LIS)officially launches on the 15th of January 2025, and introduces a new approach to sustainable funding for social impact, leveraging Ethereum staking rewards and Lido middleware to create lasting change. With LIS, users can stake ETH, stETH, or wstETH and allocate a percentage of staking rewards to social … Read more

Whale Casino Unveils Transformative Multiplayer Game, “Tribes”

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, January 15th, 2025/Chainwire/–Whale Casino has announced the launch of its latest innovation in the gaming sector, “Tribes,” a dynamic multiplayer casino experience designed to transform how players engage with casino games. “Tribes” enhances engagement by allowing players to collaborate under a tribe leader or establish their own tribes with pooled funds, turning every … Read more

BTCS Utilizes Rocket Pool To Expand Validators And Enhance Margins

SILVER SPRING, United States, Maryland, January 15th, 2025/Chainwire/–BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a leader in blockchain infrastructure and technology, today announced the deployment of its Scaled Validator Implementation Plan, aimed at enhancing revenue generation and operational efficiency within its blockchain operations. Over the past five months, BTCS has conducted an extensive due … Read more

Defending Your Career: Joseph Lento on Navigating Professional Licensing Challenges

For licensed professionals in fields like healthcare, education, and finance, maintaining a license is essential to practicing their craft. A professional license represents years of education, training, and dedication, as well as a commitment to public accountability. However, the stakes are rising as regulatory boards face increasing pressure to uphold stringent industry standards. Allegations of … Read more

Gennady Dmitrik: Transforming Mobile Apps with Vision and Expertise

In an exclusive interview, renowned software engineer mobile app developer Gennady Dmitrik shared insights into the evolving world of FinTech and how modern technologies enhance quality of life. Gennady Dmitrik is a skilled tech entrepreneur, founder of multiple startups, and a visionary developer of accessible and groundbreaking mobile applications in the FinTech area. With over … Read more

How Has Sci-fi Influenced Space Exploration? Answer Now to Win from 15,000 USDT

The Spacecoin Writing Contest is an opportunity for writers, space geeks, and champions of decentralization to plug into Spacecoin’s mission—connecting purpose to blockchain infrastructure and bridging digital divides to bring affordable, borderless connectivity to billions—and win from a 15,000 USDT prize pool. :::info Below is a list of questions to help you get started on … Read more

To Catalyze AI Infrastructure Collision: Open Launches #WEBisOpen Point System 🚀

2025: A New Chapter in DeAI Begins The Open ecosystem has dropped a groundbreaking initiative: the $OPEN Point System, tagged with the bold and ambitious slogan, #WEBisOpen. This program transforms every interaction with Open’s ecosystem into tangible rewards—$OPEN points—designed to fuel engagement, incentivize innovation, and supercharge the journey into the decentralized AI future. 🌐✨ Turn … Read more