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Hard Forks, Soft Forks, Defaults and Coercion

One of the important arguments in the blockchain space is that of whether hard forks or soft forks are the preferred protocol upgrade mechanism. The basic difference between the two is that soft forks change the rules of a protocol by strictly reducing the set of transactions that is valid, so nodes following the old rules will still get on the new chain (provided that the majority of miners/validators implements the fork), whereas hard forks allow previously invalid transactions and blocks to become valid, so clients must upgrade their clients

A Note On Charity Through Marginal Price Discrimination

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog Updated 2018-07-28. See end note. The following is an interesting idea that I had two years ago that I personally believe has promise and could be easily implemented in the context of a blockchain ecosystem, though if desired it could certainly also be implemented with more traditional technologies (blockchains would help get the scheme network effects by putting the core logic on a more neutral platform). Suppose that you are a restaurant selling sandwiches, and you ordinarily sell sandwiches for $7.50. Why did

NKGen Biotech Advances Alzheimer’s Treatment with SNK01: First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2a Trial

December 29, 2023 - NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) is making strides in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment with the dosing of the first patient in its Phase 1/2a trial for SNK01, an autologous natural killer (NK) cell therapy. The innovative product, designed for moderate AD, has demonstrated promising results in neuroinflammation and cognitive function during its Phase 1 safety trial. Key Points: SNK01 Efficacy: NKGen's SNK01, a cryopreserved autologous NK cell therapy, showed improvement in neuroinflammation and cognitive function in the Phase 1 dose-escalation safety trial. The therapy boasts enhanced

NKGEN Biotech Received FDA Approval for Clinical Trials of SKN01 NK Cell Therapy in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment.

Summary: Progress in Neurodegenerative Research:  NKGen’s Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial for SNK01 on Track for End-of-Year Initiation SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (Plato / Amplifi) -- Today, NKGen Biotech Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN), a trailblazer in the field of autologous, allogeneic, and CAR-NK natural killer cell therapeutics, proudly announced the progression of its SNK01 program targeting Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), backed by the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application. NKGen is gearing up to initiate its Phase 1/2a clinical trial

Cardiol Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRDL) Advancements in Therapies for Inflammatory Heart Diseases

In the United States, heart disease accounts for a significant number of deaths every year, with cardiovascular disease being the primary concern. Factors like lifestyle choices and unforeseen circumstances contribute to its prevalence. Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart's lining) are two inflammatory heart conditions primarily linked to immunological reactions from viral infections and mRNA vaccines. Though considered rare, awareness of these conditions is growing, especially among younger populations. Recent research in Science Immunology highlighted an increase in cytokine production leading to myocarditis in

Gain Therapeutics Achieves Remarkable Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Disease Research

Gain Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GANX), a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in innovative allosteric small molecule therapies, has made significant strides in the fight against Parkinson's disease (PD). The Company's lead drug candidate, GT-02287, has demonstrated extraordinary potential in mitigating the effects of Parkinson's disease across two distinct preclinical models of the ailment. These findings suggest that GT-02287 has the capacity to alleviate Parkinson's disease pathology and enhance motor function. A notable highlight is the substantial reduction of plasma Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) levels, an emerging biomarker for neurodegeneration. This advancement

Livento Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results with Revenue Growth of Over 90%, Including Significant Achievements and Updates

NEW YORK, NY / August 14, 2023 / NuGene International, Inc./Livento Group, Inc. (OTC Pink:NUGN), a dynamic leader specializing in the acquisition and development of companies with disruptive business models in film, content, and technology sectors, is pleased to announce revenue growth of 91.65% for the second quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. Financial Highlights: Revenue Growth:The second quarter ending June 30, 2023, saw revenues of $431,184, up from $224,986 in 2022. For the six-month period ending June 30, 2023, revenues grew from $680,202 to $922,651, a growth of

Alexandro C. Roamers and 33 Nobel Prize winners Assisi meeting

For the first time in history, 33 Nobel Prize winners and the winner of the last Saint Francis Dassi Award, Alejandro G. Roamers, met to speak to humanity. On June 10, a world meeting was held in the Vatican, initiated by a fund called "Fratelli Totti". The event dealt with the human sister and sisters, its name was "Not Alone" and turned into a day of celebration and unity around the principles of the encyclopedic letter Pratli Totti: "Joining forces to build a more coordinated world". Fratelli Totti Foundation ,

Paribus Vision

For those who missed our announcements on social media, we are thrilled to share the exciting news that our Mainnet v1 will be relaunched on May 31st! The past few weeks have been demanding and challenging, but we couldn’t be happier with our progress. At Paribus, we have always emphasized the importance of security. While we were shocked and saddened by the exploitation of a loophole in our code, we firmly believe in finding the silver lining in every cloud. The steps we’ve taken following this unfortunate incident have made