Is onboarding too hard? Crypto adoption still faces major obstacles
Progress has been made in streamlining the Web3 onboarding process, but the flood of mainstream users has not yet arrived. Go to Source
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Harvard built a hacker-proof quantum network in Boston using existing fiber cable
According to the scientists, the 22-mile distance between nodes is the longest quantum fiber network to date. Go to Source
‘We’re just scratching the surface’ of crypto and AI — Microsoft exec
The symbiotic relationship between AI and crypto is still in its nascent stages, according to tech execs. Go to Source
Lightspark CEO David Marcus: Lightning Network Will Become the World’s ‘Interoperability Neutral Settlement Layer’
David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark, a company that offers lightning network (LN) related services, has stated that LN will become the “interoperability neutral settlement layer” for the world. Marcus declared that only Bitcoin is “neutral enough” to be implemented as the enabler between national payment systems, granting companies and institutions adopting it an edge for … Read more
Erik Voorhees Unveils New AI Platform Promising Privacy and Unfiltered Free Speech
Erik Voorhees, founder of Shapeshift, has announced the debut of Venice, an artificial intelligence (AI) application that promises enhanced privacy and unrestricted free speech. Unlike mainstream AI services, Venice is designed to operate without the “Orwellian” oversight typical of centralized platforms, offering a truly private and uncensored user experience. New AI on the Block: Venice … Read more
Lightning Labs CTO Conducts First Mainnet Multi-Hop Asset Payment via Taproot Asset Channels
Olaoluwa Osuntokun, co-founder and CTO of Lightning Labs, recently executed the first successful mainnet multi-hop asset payment using Taproot Asset channels, marking a new development in asset transfer capabilities over the Lightning Network. Asset Transfer Achieved on Lightning Network Using Taproot Channels The transaction, conducted by Osuntokun, involved a multi-hop payment using a digital asset … Read more
Ethereum Proposal by Vitalik Buterin Introduces Advanced Account Abstraction Features
A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP 7702, spearheaded by Vitalik Buterin and fellow collaborators, aims to refine account abstraction on the Ethereum network, enhancing quantum resistance and compatibility with existing standards. EIP 7702 Targets Enhanced Security and Compatibility According to the Github summary, EIP 7702 emerges as a pivotal alternative to the existing EIP-3074, addressing … Read more
Bitcoin Cash Prepares Adaptive Blocksize Limit Upgrade, Commits to Network Scaling
Bitcoin Cash, the usability-focused Bitcoin hard fork, is preparing to perform a blockchain-wide upgrade slated to happen on May 15th. The upgrade implements the adaptive blocksize limit algorithm, allowing the network to adapt to future increases in demand without having direct input from actors, avoiding the opportunity for social attacks. Bitcoin Cash to Include Adaptative … Read more
Warren Buffett compares AI to nukes after seeing deepfake doppelganger
The financial mogul’s commentary came during Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. Go to Source
Uniswap CEO weighs In on ethical token distribution
The Uniswap CEO strongly disapproved of low float tokens, considering them malicious and his biggest pet peeve. Go to Source