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Analyzing Token Sale Models

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Time Stamp: February 20, 2024 1:29 PM - Modified On: February 20, 2024 - Published By:
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Note: I mention the names of various projects below only to compare and contrast their token sale mechanisms; this should NOT be taken as an endorsement or criticism of any specific project as a whole. It's entirely possible for any given project to be total trash as a whole and yet still have an awesome token sale model. The last few months have seen an increasing amount of innovation in token sale models. Two years ago, the space was simple: there were capped sales, which sold a fixed number of

Hard Forks, Soft Forks, Defaults and Coercion

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Time Stamp: February 20, 2024 1:15 PM - Modified On: February 20, 2024 - Published By:
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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

[Mirror] Quadratic Arithmetic Programs: from Zero to Hero

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Time Stamp: February 2, 2024 10:41 AM - Modified On: February 2, 2024 - Published By:
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Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog This is a mirror of the post at https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/quadratic-arithmetic-programs-from-zero-to-hero-f6d558cea649 There has been a lot of interest lately in the technology behind zk-SNARKs, and people are increasingly trying to demystify something that many have come to call "moon math" due to its perceived sheer indecipherable complexity. zk-SNARKs are indeed quite challenging to grasp, especially due to the sheer number of moving parts that need to come together for the whole thing to work, but if we break the technology down piece by piece then

The Challenges and Opportunities behind the Convergence of AI and Blockchain.

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Time Stamp: February 1, 2024 1:28 PM - Modified On: February 1, 2024 - Published By:
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  Over the last decade, the potential overlap between cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) — two significant technological trends of the last decade. The curiosity stems from a natural inclination to find a connection between these innovative domains. On the surface, the synergy seems apparent: the decentralizing force of cryptocurrency could offset the centralizing tendencies of AI, while AI's complexity could be made more transparent through blockchain technologies, which are adept at data management and verification. However, the conversation often hit a snag when delving into concrete applications, leading to

Bitcoin, which goes hand in hand with AI technology, can we expect a continued bright outlook? 

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Time Stamp: January 11, 2024 11:30 AM - Modified On: January 11, 2024 - Published By:
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Due to the full-scale introduction of AI technology in 2023, America's big tech companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Twitter are threatening human jobs by laying off more than 100,000 employees a year alone. In the aftermath of this, some experts say that the pace of AI development should be slowed down to prevent further harm to human jobs, but on the other hand, most experts believe that human development should proceed together in a society that coexists with AI, rather than slowing it down. There was also an opinion

The Tightrope of Regulation

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Time Stamp: September 26, 2023 7:08 AM - Modified On: September 26, 2023 - Published By:
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In a significant move at the recent G20 meeting in India, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) released a joint paper outlining a framework for the global regulation of cryptocurrencies. While the proposals mostly tread familiar territory, what’s new is their conviction in crypto’s unstoppable growth and success. A flurry of optimism greeted the G20’s endorsement of the report because it advocates that countries don’t ban crypto. Hidden in its text, however, are some worrying signs. For example, on the first page, they state, “Widespread

Crypto’s Moment of Truth

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Time Stamp: July 1, 2023 9:26 AM - Modified On: July 1, 2023 - Published By:
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In a pivotal moment for crypto, recent news that BlackRock and others such as Fidelity have filed for spot Bitcoin ETFs propelled BTC to a yearly high of just under $31,700. What does the arrival of these significant players mean for the future of crypto? For years, the prospect of a Bitcoin ETF approval in the United States has been shrouded in uncertainty. However, the tides are turning this time, as the involvement of industry giants like BlackRock hints at a higher likelihood of approval. Deniz, our CEO, echoes this

Passport of the Future

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Time Stamp: November 18, 2022 4:21 AM - Modified On: November 18, 2022 - Published By:
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A few years ago if you were to talk about governments being able to control your money and impose travel restrictions on their citizens most people would roll their eyes and ask where your tin foil hat was. These days however the dystopian future dreamt of by science fiction authors is rapidly becoming a reality. When it comes to dystopian visions of society and governmental overreach, most people’s first thoughts turn to China. Although they may be ahead of the curve at the moment, their path to a digital future

Looking for the perfect gift for active people? You can find it with us

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Time Stamp: October 14, 2022 10:01 AM - Modified On: October 14, 2022 - Published By:
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In the following, we have selected a wide range of pleasant and useful gift ideas for all kinds of fitness and training lovers and generally active people. The ideas are intended for everyone who loves an active lifestyle and, for example, for those who move in the open air, as well as for everyone else who desires active activities. People with an active lifestyle are sometimes constantly on the move either by themselves or with friends and partners. So what to give to an active person who loves to explore