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This chapter defines blockchains and smart contracts, then explains that Bitcoin Core’s GetBlockTemplate creates three unwritten miner norms: choose by fee rate, order by fee-per-byte, and ignore transactions below a minimum fee.

This thesis introduces new metrics (SPPE/PPE) to audit miner fee norms, uncovers private‑relay “dark‑fees” and mining collusion, and shows voting power concentration in Compound governance.

This thesis audits how miners prioritize transactions on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and analyzes token‑vote distribution in Compound governance, uncovering transparency and fairness gaps.

Despite Google's near-omniscient algorithms and AI prowess, my Gmail inbox still looks like a dumping ground for third-rate spam from so-called “SEO experts” and “web development companies” mostly based in India. Gmail knows. Their AI can tell the difference between spam() and legitimate communication with terrifying precision when it wants to. Yet somehow, these spammy “Hi Sir/Madam” cold pitches from random Gmail addresses keep...

GPT-5 could be 5 to 25 times larger than GPT-4. Training LLMs is like trying to solve a billion-piece jigsaw puzzle simultaneously. You need massively parallel computation, and that means specialized chips.

Elon Musk can ignite meme coin hype, but only real engagement-like gamified quests-keeps crypto projects thriving after the buzz fades.

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. Why Every Front-End Team Needs Storybook By @igorluchenkov [ 6 Min read ] Storybook enables isolated component building, AP...

Wise Market is building AI-powered, B2B supply chain infrastructure that simplifies procurement, connects SMEs with manufacturers, and predicts demand. As Startup of the Year 2024 in Delaware City, they're replacing outdated systems with smarter, transparent, and scalable solutions that empower small businesses globally.

This post provides selected updates on the progress towards these goals (or, in some cases, lack thereof).

The Latvian startup Dealita.ai uses artificial intelligence to automate one of the most time-consuming stages of the investment process – data collection and processing. This AI solution automates the handling of incoming deals, performs initial filtering and evaluation based on specific criteria, and thereby helps better manage deal flow.

The past two years were dominated by “ChatGPT-for-X’ pitches and billion-dollar application rounds. Investors began to realise that the defensible margins in AI sit far below the prompt window. Seed deals for gen-AI apps, by contrast, declined for the third consecutive quarter.

Kuwait Mart is a homegrown e-commerce platform built to serve customers across Kuwait with speed, trust, and simplicity. It officially launched on April 22, 2025, after months of development using a fully custom-built platform developed entirely in-house. Its mission is to bridge the gap between quality products and seamless online shopping.

MEXC Ventures’ IgniteX initiative supports Web3 talent worldwide — with a special focus on universities, early-stage projects, and the future of blockchain infrastructure. Read our full interview with Tracy Jin.

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This guide covers blockchain basics, the crucial role of different node types (light, full, archive), and the process of building decentralized applications (dApps). It highlights that managing your own nodes is complex, and services like GetBlock simplify dApp development by providing easy, reliable access to blockchain networks.

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. By @rsystems [ 4 Min read ] Runner-up in R Systems Blogbook: Chapter 1, Vimaldeep Singh shares how GitHub Copilot and AI to...

Oracle Cloud offers a free VM with 4 vCPUs, 24GB RAM, and 200GB storage (as of 2025). You just need to register with a credit card (no charges), set up an Ampere ARM instance, configure SSH access, and open necessary ports. Great for web development, testing, and lightweight hosting — and it’s truly always free.

While they may seem similar at first glance, there’s a big difference between spam and phishing, and understanding that difference is crucial for protecting yourself online.

Russia’s fresh spring offensive against Ukraine “has already begun,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said. The Kremlin is under domestic pressure to demonstrate progress on the battlefield. But Russia is increasingly colliding with Ukraine”s expanding drone wall, which is carving out a deadly no man’'s land.

Some TV shows have had side characters who have become big hits. The Vampire Diaries, Game of Thrones and The Big Bang Theory have all had interesting side characters.

Don't wait for dApp interfaces! Learn how to use blockchain explorers like Etherscan/Abscan to directly read data from and write transactions to smart contracts. This gives you transparency, allows you to bypass broken UIs, access hidden features, troubleshoot, and gain an advantage, just like early players did with the Verdant game. The guide covers finding contracts, understanding their pages (code, read/write functions), and executing...

A new site I launched recently is ranked #1 on Google. I started from scratch and gave myself initially 90 days to “move the needle” on rankings. Here is how I did it!

Based Rollups use Ethereum (L1) for transaction sequencing, while Native Rollups use L1 for execution verification, enhancing security compared to traditional L2s. The ultimate "Ultra Sound" rollup uses L1 for sequencing, execution, data, and settlement, providing maximum security and establishing a spectrum of trust in the L2 ecosystem.