Seamless Moves: RGB++ Ports Assets Across Blockchains Without Cross-Chain Bridges

Cross-chain bridges exist to solve a major pain point in the blockchain sphere: the lack of interoperability. That is, due to incompatibility, assets on different blockchains are unable to port into one another. Bridges typically rely on multi-signature (multisig) setups that require high trust levels to perform their function. As a result, they have opened … Read more

Unveiling the Power of Self-Attention for Shipping Cost Prediction: Related Works

:::info Authors: (1) P Aditya Sreekar, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {sreekarp@amazon.com}; (2) Sahil Verm, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {vrsahil@amazon.com;} (3) Varun Madhavan, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Work done during internship at Amazon {varunmadhavan@iitkgp.ac.in}; (4) Abhishek Persad, Amazon {persadap@amazon.com}. ::: Table of Links Abstract and … Read more

Unveiling the Power of Self-Attention for Shipping Cost Prediction: References

:::info Authors: (1) P Aditya Sreekar, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {sreekarp@amazon.com}; (2) Sahil Verm, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {vrsahil@amazon.com;} (3) Varun Madhavan, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Work done during internship at Amazon {varunmadhavan@iitkgp.ac.in}; (4) Abhishek Persad, Amazon {persadap@amazon.com}. ::: Table of Links Abstract and … Read more

Unveiling the Power of Self-Attention for Shipping Cost Prediction: Abstract and Introduction

:::info Authors: (1) P Aditya Sreekar, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {sreekarp@amazon.com}; (2) Sahil Verm, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {vrsahil@amazon.com;} (3) Varun Madhavan, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Work done during internship at Amazon {varunmadhavan@iitkgp.ac.in}; (4) Abhishek Persad, Amazon {persadap@amazon.com}. ::: Table of Links Abstract and … Read more

Unveiling the Power of Self-Attention for Shipping Cost Prediction: Conclusion and Future Work

:::info Authors: (1) P Aditya Sreekar, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {sreekarp@amazon.com}; (2) Sahil Verm, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {vrsahil@amazon.com;} (3) Varun Madhavan, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Work done during internship at Amazon {varunmadhavan@iitkgp.ac.in}; (4) Abhishek Persad, Amazon {persadap@amazon.com}. ::: Table of Links Abstract and … Read more

Unveiling the Power of Self-Attention for Shipping Cost Prediction: Experiment

:::info Authors: (1) P Aditya Sreekar, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {sreekarp@amazon.com}; (2) Sahil Verm, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {vrsahil@amazon.com;} (3) Varun Madhavan, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Work done during internship at Amazon {varunmadhavan@iitkgp.ac.in}; (4) Abhishek Persad, Amazon {persadap@amazon.com}. ::: Table of Links Abstract and … Read more

Is The Rise of Runes a New Era for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Runes is revolutionizing how fungible tokens are created and managed on the Bitcoin network. This is ushering in a new era of innovation and growth. Here’s the thing: There have been major developments in the Bitcoin blockchain recently. January and March of 2023 saw the launch of Ordinals and BRC-20 standards. Ordinals led the … Read more

Unveiling the Power of Self-Attention for Shipping Cost Prediction: Methodology

:::info Authors: (1) P Aditya Sreekar, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {sreekarp@amazon.com}; (2) Sahil Verm, Amazon and these authors contributed equally to this work {vrsahil@amazon.com;} (3) Varun Madhavan, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Work done during internship at Amazon {varunmadhavan@iitkgp.ac.in}; (4) Abhishek Persad, Amazon {persadap@amazon.com}. ::: Table of Links Abstract and … Read more

Empirical Success in Prebunking

:::info Author: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Numerical Analysis of Prebunking Algorithms

:::info Author: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Temporally Equidistant Prebunking

:::info Author: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Combatting Misinformation: Evaluating Deterministic Prebunking Strategies

:::info Author: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Enhancing User Protection with Optimal Prebunking in Social Networks

:::info Author: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Modeling Misinformation Propagation on Social Media

:::info Author: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Effective Methods for Combating Fake News: Censorship, Debunking, and Prebunking

:::info Author: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Prebunking Design as a Defense Mechanism Against Misinformation Propagation on Social Networks

:::info Authors: (1) Yigit Ege Bayiz, Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: egebayiz@utexas.edu); (2) Ufuk Topcu, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA (Email: utopcu@utexas.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Works Preliminaries Optimal Prebunking Problem Deterministic Baseline … Read more

Navigating the Cybersecurity Hiring Trenches: Challenges, Realities, and Paths Forward

Our [Cybersecurity/Infosec/Hacking] industry presents a paradox as intriguing as it is exasperating. On one hand, it’s vital and dynamic, promising the bleeding edge of technology and security. On the other, it’s marred by widespread layoffs, entry-level roles adorned by ‘CISSP Required’’ and a mix of burnout, substance abuse, and low salaries. Ample opportunity, yet ever increasingly … Read more

Why Choosing to Publish on HackerNoon First Matters

Hey hackers! If you’re a budding author looking for feedback and growing your personal brand, should you: Publish on an “anything-goes” website? Or one where your content will be edited and reviewed by an actual person? The answer is of course B! As you’re probably aware, HackerNoon is designed for technologists to read, write, and … Read more

Data-Driven Dapps Storage: Filecoin, Sia, & Arweave Compared

Introduction Welcome to Dapp Mentors! In this article, we’ll explore decentralized blockchain storage networks, a crucial aspect of building decentralized applications (dApps). Unlike regular blockchain networks, which focus on financial transactions, decentralized storage networks store data files across a network of node providers, ensuring no single point of failure. You can watch this entire breakdown … Read more

Application Containerization: How CTOs Can Drive Business Transformation

Netflix, the first of its kind in the world of streaming, vividly illustrates how businesses integrate the latest technology to maintain their competitive edge. While migrating some of its services to containers, Netflix encountered a few challenges, which led to the development of its container management platform, Titus. Now, Netflix runs services such as video … Read more

Lumoz Node Sale is Coming in Hot! Pre-sale and Whitelist Registration Begins June 17

The modular compute layer & ZKRaaS platform Lumoz has announced the global launch of the zkVerifier Node Sale event. The node pre-sale and whitelist registration will officially start on June 17 at 3 PM(UTC+8). This time Lumoz zkVerifier Node cap is set at 200,000, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users worldwide can register for … Read more

Predicting the Future of AI With Moore’s Law: When Will It Really Take Over?

Artificial Intelligence has been advancing at an unprecedented rate, causing fear about whether AI will dominate various aspects of our lives in the near future and “take our jobs.” In this article, by leveraging Moore’s Law and other technological growth principles, I’m going to make an educated estimation about the state of AI in the … Read more

Frontend Architecture Pitfalls in Startups: Lessons From Experience

Several times, I was among the first developers and front-end leads in various startups. Some have grown into mature companies with hundreds of developers, but unfortunately, most did not survive the growth stage. Architectural design mistakes made in the early stages significantly contributed to the failure of these startups. For the team, these mistakes resulted … Read more

This Is How AI Language Models Will Kill the Internet

The announced disappearance of the free version of the Google search engine can be explained by the competition between the traditional search interface and “natural” interactions with conversational agents. Indeed, these two technologies, even if juxtaposed within Google searches, are fundamentally antithetical, and one will inevitably be abandoned in favor of the other, depending on … Read more

The SEC Appears to be Changing Its Position on Recognizing Tokens as Securities. What’s Next?

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is well-known for his anti-crypto stance. According to Gensler, all tokens are securities, which means they should be regulated by the SEC. From a big-picture point of view, Gensler sees the whole industry as being filled with fraud, scams, and unregistered securities. Bitcoin is the only exception. In this light, it … Read more

Corporate Downfalls: Why Healthcare Is Losing The Battle Against Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware has been around since 1989 and since then ransomware attacks have surged in frequency and sophistication, leaving a trail of disrupted operations, financial losses, and damaged reputations. Despite the growing awareness and continued attacks many companies continue to fall prey to these attacks. Why? Ransomware has remained the same as far as attack method … Read more