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Raiinmaker Closes $7.5M Funding To Advance Decentralized AI

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SANTA MONICA, CA, April 4th, 2024/Chainwire/–Raiinmaker, a Web3 and AI Technology Company, is announcing the closing of a $7.5M seed round ahead of its Mainnet launch and native token $Coiin TGE. Notable investors in this funding round: Jump Crypto and Cypher Capital along with GDA Capital, Gate.io Labs, London Real Ventures, MEXC Global, Krypital Group, … Read more

Sam Bankman-(Never Getting)Fried

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Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to a quarter of a century in prison after he and his lawyers failed to convince a U.S. district judge that the former crypto mogul was an autistic altruist who never intended to harm anybody. The judgment itself is pretty damning, and while SBF’s lawyers plan to appeal, there’s a … Read more

Backing Up Weaviate with MinIO S3 Buckets to Achieve Strategic Enhancement to Data Management

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Weaviate is a pioneering, open-source vector database, designed to enhance semantic search through the utilization of machine learning models. Unlike traditional search engines that rely on keyword matching, Weaviate employs semantic similarity principles. This innovative approach transforms various forms of data (texts, images, and more) into vector representations, numerical forms that capture the essence of the data’s … Read more

Center Identity Launches Patented Passwordless Authentication For Businesses

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PORTLAND, Oregon, April 4th, 2024/CyberNewsWire/–Center Identity, a pioneering cybersecurity company, is excited to unveil its patented secret location authentication, reshaping how businesses manage workforce digital identity. This proprietary technology enables users to authenticate their identity using a secret location selected on a map. The benefits of this novel approach to digital identity management include: ● … Read more

Declaration of Independence 3.0

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When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the relationships which connected them to another, and to assume the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and the Laws of Man entitle them, specifically in the Laws of Technological Progression (Scientific Advancement) outlined by authors … Read more

What Should I Do Today?

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Feeling trapped in a rut can make you want to make a drastic change, like starting a new profession, going on a dream vacation, or adopting a drastically healthier lifestyle. Major shifts, however, are typically unsettling. Quite pricey, too. As well as challenging. Therefore, you do nothing but wallow in your miserable rut, daydreaming of … Read more

Code Smell 245 — Exec() and Eval()

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A great door for hackers TL;DR: Don’t use metaprogramming. It is not that cool Problems Security Limited Control Solutions Use direct calls Wrap the execution in a primitive and controlled command Sanitize it Context Developers employ the eval() and exec() functions to evaluate arbitrary expressions from strings. They can be a powerful tool in certain … Read more

GMX v2 and Its Competitors: The New Wave In the Decentralized Derivatives Market And Its Impact

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As the cryptocurrency market matures, decentralized derivatives exchanges like GMXv2, Vertex Protocol, Hyperliquid, and Apex Protocol are gradually gaining prominence. These platforms are not only challenging GMX’s leadership position but also heralding a significant transformation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. This article explores the changing competitive landscape in the decentralized derivatives market following the … Read more

A Technical Perspective on Net Neutrality: Usage-Based Economic Models

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:::info Authors: (1) William P. Wagner IV, Claremont Graduate University. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Definition of Key Terms Fundamentals of Internet Operation Encapsulation Usage-Based Economic Models Net Neutrality Legal History Researcher Conclusions Areas for Further Exploration & References 5. Usage-Based Economic Models 5.1. Traditional Analog Usage-Based Billing To understand basic Internet networking … Read more

Layers of Encapsulation: Exploring the TCP/IP Model in Internet Communication

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:::info Authors: (1) William P. Wagner IV, Claremont Graduate University. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Definition of Key Terms Fundamentals of Internet Operation Encapsulation Usage-Based Economic Models Net Neutrality Legal History Researcher Conclusions Areas for Further Exploration & References 4. Encapsulation All of this works through a process known as Encapsulation [Fig. 2]. … Read more

The Agnostic Nature of the Internet: Understanding Hardware, Network, and Content Neutrality

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:::info Authors: (1) William P. Wagner IV, Claremont Graduate University. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Definition of Key Terms Fundamentals of Internet Operation Encapsulation Usage-Based Economic Models Net Neutrality Legal History Researcher Conclusions Areas for Further Exploration & References 3. Fundamentals of Internet Operation 3.1. Hardware Independence. As long as the hardware meets … Read more

Net Neutrality, the Internet and the Internet Society

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:::info Authors: (1) William P. Wagner IV, Claremont Graduate University. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Definition of Key Terms Fundamentals of Internet Operation Encapsulation Usage-Based Economic Models Net Neutrality Legal History Researcher Conclusions Areas for Further Exploration & References 2. Definition of Key Terms 2.1. The Internet It is relevant and helpful to … Read more

A Technical Perspective on Net Neutrality

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:::info Authors: (1) William P. Wagner IV, Claremont Graduate University. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Definition of Key Terms Fundamentals of Internet Operation Encapsulation Usage-Based Economic Models Net Neutrality Legal History Researcher Conclusions Areas for Further Exploration & References Abstract This paper serves as a brief technical examination of Net Neutrality and the … Read more

Using Firebase Authentication with the Latest Next.js Features

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Introduction to next-firebase-auth-edge You likely found this article while searching for ways to add Firebase Authentication to your existing or new Next.js application. You aim to make a smart, unbiased, and future-oriented decision that will maximize the chances of your app being successful. As the creator of next-firebase-auth-edge, I must admit that providing an entirely … Read more

Mastering Go Channels for Elegant Synchronization

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Contents Overview Declaring channels Internals of Go channels Operations on channel Channel direction Capacity of a channel Length of a channel Close operation on a channel Nil channel For range loop on a channel Advanced channel techniques Summary Overview Channels in Go are a core part of the language’s concurrency model, which is built around … Read more

The Dawn of AI-Powered Virtual Worlds: Victoria VR Leads with OpenAI

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Victoria VR Integrates OpenAI into Its Virtual Reality Builder Victoria VR, a virtual reality developer, has announced its integration of OpenAI into its VR building platform. This makes Victoria VR the first web3 project to incorporate AI capabilities into a virtual reality environment, aiming to simplify the process of creating VR content. The Victoria VR … Read more

The AI Odyssey: A Journey Through its History and Philosophical Implications

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In the annals of human invention, few fields have captivated the imagination and spurred as much innovation as artificial intelligence (AI). “The AI Odyssey: A Journey Through its History and Philosophical Implications” embarks on an enlightening expedition, tracing the origins and evolution of AI from its earliest conceptualizations to the sophisticated algorithms that permeate our … Read more

IntelliGame in Action: Gamifying JavaScript Unit Tests – Conclusions, and References

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:::info Authors: (1) Philipp Straubinger, University of Passau, Passau, Germany and this author contributed equally to this research; (2) Tommaso Fulcini, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy and this author contributed equally to this research; (3) Gordon Fraser, University of Passau, Passau, Germany; (4) Marco Torchiano, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract … Read more

Prompt Engineering Techniques: Structures and Templates

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In this rather short and concise article, I’ll try to explain various prompts, structures, and templates that can be used and tweaked to get the most out of LLMs. Let’s Dive Into It. ==Problem-Solution:== Problem: Describe the issue or challenge. Solution: Propose a solution or multiple solutions. Benefits: Explain the benefits of implementing the solution(s). … Read more

IntelliGame in Action: Gamifying JavaScript Unit Tests – Results

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:::info Authors: (1) Philipp Straubinger, University of Passau, Passau, Germany and this author contributed equally to this research; (2) Tommaso Fulcini, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy and this author contributed equally to this research; (3) Gordon Fraser, University of Passau, Passau, Germany; (4) Marco Torchiano, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract … Read more