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#defi

Bitcoin could be one upgrade away from overtaking Ethereum DeFi

The OP_CAT upgrade could significantly enhance Bitcoin's utility and make it competitive with Ethereum in DeFi.

Aave Gauges Community Interest for Expansion to Bitcoin Layer 2 Spiderchain

Aave is contemplating a deployment on the Spiderchain to access Bitcoin's growing DeFi capabilities.

We've Been Thinking About Blockchains Wrong. They're About Time, Not Money

Blockchain technology presents unprecedented opportunities, but current focus on financialization could hinder its potential for broader adoption.

Xinteria Surpasses $1 Billion In Trading Volume, Unveils Innovative Market-Making Technology | HackerNoon

Xinteria has surpassed $1 billion in trading volume, marking its significant contribution to the DeFi sector.

Stablecoin company Noble raises $15 million in Series A from Paradigm

The rise of stablecoins has prompted companies to create their own tokens, but distribution remains a challenge due to fragmented blockchain platforms.

Understanding Runes: A Breakthrough for Fungible Tokens on Bitcoin | HackerNoon

Bitcoin's launch in 2009 heralded a new era of empowering peer-to-peer transactions without central control.
The development of protocols like Rune is indicative of the evolution and innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Bitcoin could be one upgrade away from overtaking Ethereum DeFi

The OP_CAT upgrade could significantly enhance Bitcoin's utility and make it competitive with Ethereum in DeFi.

Aave Gauges Community Interest for Expansion to Bitcoin Layer 2 Spiderchain

Aave is contemplating a deployment on the Spiderchain to access Bitcoin's growing DeFi capabilities.

We've Been Thinking About Blockchains Wrong. They're About Time, Not Money

Blockchain technology presents unprecedented opportunities, but current focus on financialization could hinder its potential for broader adoption.

Xinteria Surpasses $1 Billion In Trading Volume, Unveils Innovative Market-Making Technology | HackerNoon

Xinteria has surpassed $1 billion in trading volume, marking its significant contribution to the DeFi sector.

Stablecoin company Noble raises $15 million in Series A from Paradigm

The rise of stablecoins has prompted companies to create their own tokens, but distribution remains a challenge due to fragmented blockchain platforms.

Understanding Runes: A Breakthrough for Fungible Tokens on Bitcoin | HackerNoon

Bitcoin's launch in 2009 heralded a new era of empowering peer-to-peer transactions without central control.
The development of protocols like Rune is indicative of the evolution and innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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#web3

Decentralized AI Project Morpheus Goes Live on Mainnet

Morpheus aims to decentralize artificial intelligence to combat centralization, censorship, and monopolistic data control.

Exploring Web3 in Finance: Rumi Morales on Blockchain, Decentralization, and the Future of Digital Assets

Web3 in finance is experiencing slower adoption than anticipated, with advancements occurring mainly within traditional frameworks.

The TechBeat: Bitcoin Lightning Network: Is This the Fix for Digital Cash? (11/15/2024) | HackerNoon

Bitcoin's Lightning Network is enhancing scalability for faster transactions.
BNB Chain introduces a seamless tokenization solution for Web3 participation.

PlayBlock Rockets To 8 Globally In Blockchain Transactions And Turnover Following DappRadar Listing | HackerNoon

PlayBlock's rapid rise as a leading blockchain and its innovative dApp, UpVsDown.com, highlight the transformative potential within the Web3 landscape.

The TechBeat: Introducing Rootstock Genesis Countdown: User Guide (11/8/2024) | HackerNoon

Significant advancements in blockchain technology and fintech are being driven by AI, automation, and decentralized principles.

The TechBeat: Lumoz: Pioneering Blockchain Scalability With OP Stack and ZK Innovation (10/31/2024) | HackerNoon

Integration of OP Stack with ZK Proof by Lumoz significantly enhances blockchain performance and security.
Bitrix24's automation tools empower organizations to improve operational efficiency.

Decentralized AI Project Morpheus Goes Live on Mainnet

Morpheus aims to decentralize artificial intelligence to combat centralization, censorship, and monopolistic data control.

Exploring Web3 in Finance: Rumi Morales on Blockchain, Decentralization, and the Future of Digital Assets

Web3 in finance is experiencing slower adoption than anticipated, with advancements occurring mainly within traditional frameworks.

The TechBeat: Bitcoin Lightning Network: Is This the Fix for Digital Cash? (11/15/2024) | HackerNoon

Bitcoin's Lightning Network is enhancing scalability for faster transactions.
BNB Chain introduces a seamless tokenization solution for Web3 participation.

PlayBlock Rockets To 8 Globally In Blockchain Transactions And Turnover Following DappRadar Listing | HackerNoon

PlayBlock's rapid rise as a leading blockchain and its innovative dApp, UpVsDown.com, highlight the transformative potential within the Web3 landscape.

The TechBeat: Introducing Rootstock Genesis Countdown: User Guide (11/8/2024) | HackerNoon

Significant advancements in blockchain technology and fintech are being driven by AI, automation, and decentralized principles.

The TechBeat: Lumoz: Pioneering Blockchain Scalability With OP Stack and ZK Innovation (10/31/2024) | HackerNoon

Integration of OP Stack with ZK Proof by Lumoz significantly enhances blockchain performance and security.
Bitrix24's automation tools empower organizations to improve operational efficiency.
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#cryptocurrency

Blockchain Analyzer 'Bubblemaps' Adds AI to Help Identify Insider-Controlled Tokens

Bubblemaps aims to expose whale ownership in crypto and enhance transparency using AI.

This OG Bitcoin Investor Just Turned $120 Into $178M

Old Bitcoin wallets are becoming active again due to recent price surges, leading to possible sell-offs and impacting future price movements.

BlackRock Expands Tokenized Fund BUIDL Beyond Ethereum to Five New Blockchains

BlackRock expands its tokenized BUIDL fund to five new blockchains, enhancing investor access and operational efficiency in financial markets.

No, Today Is Not Bitcoin's Birthday

Bitcoin's actual birthday is January 3rd, 2009, marking the launch of its blockchain, not October 31st, 2008.

Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor

Blockchain's success relies on intense competition similar to VoIP, but deregulation is a crucial hurdle impacting cryptocurrency's value.

Dueling 'Eliza' AI Tokens Boom and Zoom in Frenzied Trading

Current AI projects can lead to chaotic market dynamics and significant investor risk.
The launch of competing tokens can disrupt planned cryptocurrency strategies, as seen with ai16z's ELIZA.

Blockchain Analyzer 'Bubblemaps' Adds AI to Help Identify Insider-Controlled Tokens

Bubblemaps aims to expose whale ownership in crypto and enhance transparency using AI.

This OG Bitcoin Investor Just Turned $120 Into $178M

Old Bitcoin wallets are becoming active again due to recent price surges, leading to possible sell-offs and impacting future price movements.

BlackRock Expands Tokenized Fund BUIDL Beyond Ethereum to Five New Blockchains

BlackRock expands its tokenized BUIDL fund to five new blockchains, enhancing investor access and operational efficiency in financial markets.

No, Today Is Not Bitcoin's Birthday

Bitcoin's actual birthday is January 3rd, 2009, marking the launch of its blockchain, not October 31st, 2008.

Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor

Blockchain's success relies on intense competition similar to VoIP, but deregulation is a crucial hurdle impacting cryptocurrency's value.

Dueling 'Eliza' AI Tokens Boom and Zoom in Frenzied Trading

Current AI projects can lead to chaotic market dynamics and significant investor risk.
The launch of competing tokens can disrupt planned cryptocurrency strategies, as seen with ai16z's ELIZA.
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#ethereum

Franklin Templeton Expands $410M Money Market Fund to Ethereum Blockchain

Franklin Templeton's OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund is now tradable on Ethereum, enhancing access to tokenized assets.

Ethereum Pioneer's New 'Time Machine' Makes Transactions Conditional on Future Events

Ethereum will now allow smart contracts to execute based on uncertain future events, enhancing programmability and flexibility.

VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid

Eclipse has launched a layer-2 blockchain integrating Ethereum and Solana technology for faster transactions and lower fees.

Frank McCourt's Decentralized Internet Project Enters Ethereum Ecosystem With Consensys Partnership

Project Liberty is focusing on decentralization to mitigate reliance on traditional social media platforms.

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Set to Launch Own Layer-2 Blockchain

ENS Labs is launching a layer-2 blockchain called Namechain using zero-knowledge rollups for efficient and cost-effective transactions on Ethereum.

The TechBeat: Unmasking VEILDrive: Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Services for Command & Control (11/18/2024) | HackerNoon

Threat actors are increasingly exploiting Microsoft services for Command and Control operations, raising alarms about existing security measures.
Ethereum projects can benefit from Lumoz's RaaS Layer 2 solution, which offers cost-effective, secure cross-chain integration.

Franklin Templeton Expands $410M Money Market Fund to Ethereum Blockchain

Franklin Templeton's OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund is now tradable on Ethereum, enhancing access to tokenized assets.

Ethereum Pioneer's New 'Time Machine' Makes Transactions Conditional on Future Events

Ethereum will now allow smart contracts to execute based on uncertain future events, enhancing programmability and flexibility.

VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid

Eclipse has launched a layer-2 blockchain integrating Ethereum and Solana technology for faster transactions and lower fees.

Frank McCourt's Decentralized Internet Project Enters Ethereum Ecosystem With Consensys Partnership

Project Liberty is focusing on decentralization to mitigate reliance on traditional social media platforms.

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Set to Launch Own Layer-2 Blockchain

ENS Labs is launching a layer-2 blockchain called Namechain using zero-knowledge rollups for efficient and cost-effective transactions on Ethereum.

The TechBeat: Unmasking VEILDrive: Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Services for Command & Control (11/18/2024) | HackerNoon

Threat actors are increasingly exploiting Microsoft services for Command and Control operations, raising alarms about existing security measures.
Ethereum projects can benefit from Lumoz's RaaS Layer 2 solution, which offers cost-effective, secure cross-chain integration.
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Bitcoin billionaire Barry Silbert talks about his next big bet-on 'decentralized AI'

Barry Silbert launches Yuma to create decentralized AI, challenging traditional tech giants with a model inspired by the early web's distributed approach.
#smart-contracts

From Code to Intelligence: How Yeager.ai is Building Internet-Native Smart Contracts | HackerNoon

Yeager.ai is revolutionizing smart contracts by integrating AI with blockchain, addressing connectivity and comprehension challenges inherent in current systems.

Gnosis conditional token framework (CTF): tokenizing potential outcomes in prediction markets | HackerNoon

The Gnosis conditional token framework enhances prediction markets by tokenizing outcomes through blockchain smart contracts.

Fhenix Enhances Blockchain Privacy with New Testnet Release | HackerNoon

Fhenix has launched the Nitrogen testnet, enhancing blockchain privacy through Fully Homomorphic Encryption and introducing performance improvements and flexibility for developers.

From Code to Intelligence: How Yeager.ai is Building Internet-Native Smart Contracts | HackerNoon

Yeager.ai is revolutionizing smart contracts by integrating AI with blockchain, addressing connectivity and comprehension challenges inherent in current systems.

Gnosis conditional token framework (CTF): tokenizing potential outcomes in prediction markets | HackerNoon

The Gnosis conditional token framework enhances prediction markets by tokenizing outcomes through blockchain smart contracts.

Fhenix Enhances Blockchain Privacy with New Testnet Release | HackerNoon

Fhenix has launched the Nitrogen testnet, enhancing blockchain privacy through Fully Homomorphic Encryption and introducing performance improvements and flexibility for developers.
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#crypto

The Protocol: Reinvent Ethererum, and Just Don't Break Bitcoin

The Protocol newsletter evolved to cover a broader range of blockchain technology and garnered significant reader engagement before the author's departure.

VanEck launches exchange-traded Sui offering in Europe

VanEck adds Sui blockchain to its crypto offerings, indicating growing acceptance of new cryptocurrencies in traditional finance.

Protocol Village: Cytonic, Layer-1 Chain With 'MultiVM' Design, Raises $8.3M in Seed Round

Cytonic's MultiVM chain enhances blockchain compatibility and efficiency by processing multiple transaction types together.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Predicted Outputs: The OpenAI Feature You Probably Missed (11/20/2024) | HackerNoon

OpenAI's Predicted Outputs feature enhances API efficiency for developers.
OpenAI may shift towards proprietary chips, limiting open AI access.
Nature-inspired blockchain solutions could revolutionize the tech landscape.
New malware threatens macOS users by masquerading as crypto tools.

MFEV Coin's Public Sale: $47.25 Million Raised | HackerNoon

MFEV Coin's public sale sold out quickly, indicating high demand and anticipation for this innovative blockchain project.

Exclusive: Portal Ventures raises oversubscribed $75 million crypto fund backed by Chris Dixon and Marc Andreessen

Venture funds focused on crypto, like Portal Ventures, are starting to raise capital again, albeit in a significantly smaller scale compared to previous years.

The Protocol: Reinvent Ethererum, and Just Don't Break Bitcoin

The Protocol newsletter evolved to cover a broader range of blockchain technology and garnered significant reader engagement before the author's departure.

VanEck launches exchange-traded Sui offering in Europe

VanEck adds Sui blockchain to its crypto offerings, indicating growing acceptance of new cryptocurrencies in traditional finance.

Protocol Village: Cytonic, Layer-1 Chain With 'MultiVM' Design, Raises $8.3M in Seed Round

Cytonic's MultiVM chain enhances blockchain compatibility and efficiency by processing multiple transaction types together.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Predicted Outputs: The OpenAI Feature You Probably Missed (11/20/2024) | HackerNoon

OpenAI's Predicted Outputs feature enhances API efficiency for developers.
OpenAI may shift towards proprietary chips, limiting open AI access.
Nature-inspired blockchain solutions could revolutionize the tech landscape.
New malware threatens macOS users by masquerading as crypto tools.

MFEV Coin's Public Sale: $47.25 Million Raised | HackerNoon

MFEV Coin's public sale sold out quickly, indicating high demand and anticipation for this innovative blockchain project.

Exclusive: Portal Ventures raises oversubscribed $75 million crypto fund backed by Chris Dixon and Marc Andreessen

Venture funds focused on crypto, like Portal Ventures, are starting to raise capital again, albeit in a significantly smaller scale compared to previous years.
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#tokenization

JPMorgan Renames Blockchain Platform to Kinexys, to Add On-Chain FX Settlement for USD, EUR

JPMorgan has rebranded its blockchain unit to Kinexys, focusing on real-world asset tokenization and plans to launch on-chain foreign exchange by 2025.

Bridging Traditional Assets to the Blockchain Through Tokenization | HackerNoon

Tokenization of real-world assets through blockchain is set to unlock $30 trillion in value by 2034.

JPMorgan Renames Blockchain Platform to Kinexys, to Add On-Chain FX Settlement for USD, EUR

JPMorgan has rebranded its blockchain unit to Kinexys, focusing on real-world asset tokenization and plans to launch on-chain foreign exchange by 2025.

Bridging Traditional Assets to the Blockchain Through Tokenization | HackerNoon

Tokenization of real-world assets through blockchain is set to unlock $30 trillion in value by 2034.
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#decentralization

AI Needs Two Things To Thrive: Trust And Decentralization | HackerNoon

Samsung plans to build AI-powered home appliances with blockchain security to enhance trust in smart homes.

Building Trust in the Digital Economy With Blockchain Powered Digital Identity Verification | HackerNoon

Blockchain technology is essential for establishing trust in online identities by enhancing security and user privacy.

EXCLUSIVE: Glow, a blockchain solar company, raises $30 million from Framework and Union Square Ventures

Glow aims for 100% renewable energy by decentralizing electric grids and creating an incentivized economy for solar farms through a unique token system.

Decentralized Social Media Firm Lens Eyes Massive Scale-Up

Lens aims to offer a decentralized alternative to traditional social media platforms, enhancing user control and ownership over personal data.

Intense Competition - Not Technology - Will Fuel Blockchain's Rise to Dominance

The global banking system is decentralized, contradicting the belief that it is centralized.

Nature + Biomimicry + Bitcoin: Mutually Beneficial Partnership | HackerNoon

Nature and blockchain can synergize, promoting environmental sustainability alongside decentralization.

AI Needs Two Things To Thrive: Trust And Decentralization | HackerNoon

Samsung plans to build AI-powered home appliances with blockchain security to enhance trust in smart homes.

Building Trust in the Digital Economy With Blockchain Powered Digital Identity Verification | HackerNoon

Blockchain technology is essential for establishing trust in online identities by enhancing security and user privacy.

EXCLUSIVE: Glow, a blockchain solar company, raises $30 million from Framework and Union Square Ventures

Glow aims for 100% renewable energy by decentralizing electric grids and creating an incentivized economy for solar farms through a unique token system.

Decentralized Social Media Firm Lens Eyes Massive Scale-Up

Lens aims to offer a decentralized alternative to traditional social media platforms, enhancing user control and ownership over personal data.

Intense Competition - Not Technology - Will Fuel Blockchain's Rise to Dominance

The global banking system is decentralized, contradicting the belief that it is centralized.

Nature + Biomimicry + Bitcoin: Mutually Beneficial Partnership | HackerNoon

Nature and blockchain can synergize, promoting environmental sustainability alongside decentralization.
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Trump Said to Consider Crypto Lawyer Teresa Goody Guillen to Lead SEC

Teresa Goody Guillén is a leading candidate for SEC chair to push for pro-crypto policies and regulatory changes under Trump's administration.

CoinList To Develop The DePIN Market With The First DePIN Collaboration With U2U Network This Q4 | HackerNoon

CoinList's partnership with U2U Network indicates a heightened focus on decentralized infrastructure solutions, reflecting investor confidence in the DePIN sector.

Is the Nonce in Bitcoin Really Random? Analyzing Over 860,000 Blocks | HackerNoon

The nonce plays a crucial role in Bitcoin mining by being adjusted to find valid hashes, impacting both randomness and miner strategies.
#cybersecurity

'Package confusion' attack against NPM used to trick developers into downloading malware

Blockchain communication offers both advantages and drawbacks for malware C2, hindering its widespread use.

The TechBeat: Lumoz: Pioneering Blockchain Scalability With OP Stack and ZK Innovation (11/2/2024) | HackerNoon

Lumoz integrates OP Stack with ZK Proof for enhanced performance and security.

The TechBeat: Unmasking VEILDrive: Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Services for Command & Control (11/16/2024) | HackerNoon

Attackers are increasingly exploiting Microsoft services for command and control, highlighting urgent security considerations.

'Package confusion' attack against NPM used to trick developers into downloading malware

Blockchain communication offers both advantages and drawbacks for malware C2, hindering its widespread use.

The TechBeat: Lumoz: Pioneering Blockchain Scalability With OP Stack and ZK Innovation (11/2/2024) | HackerNoon

Lumoz integrates OP Stack with ZK Proof for enhanced performance and security.

The TechBeat: Unmasking VEILDrive: Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Services for Command & Control (11/16/2024) | HackerNoon

Attackers are increasingly exploiting Microsoft services for command and control, highlighting urgent security considerations.
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#decentralized-finance

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank

Solana's on-chain trading ecosystem is the third most profitable category in crypto, generating significant revenues and surpassing other networks in transaction fee contributions.

The Rise Of Crypto Nomads: How Co-Creation Is Redefining Global Work And Community | HackerNoon

Crypto nomads leverage blockchain for a borderless, financially independent lifestyle.

Inside WeFi: Exploring the $WFI Token and Project's Ecosystem | HackerNoon

WeFi aims to provide equal access to the global economy through a decentralized financial system, utilizing the $WFI token as a key element.

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank

Solana's on-chain trading ecosystem is the third most profitable category in crypto, generating significant revenues and surpassing other networks in transaction fee contributions.

The Rise Of Crypto Nomads: How Co-Creation Is Redefining Global Work And Community | HackerNoon

Crypto nomads leverage blockchain for a borderless, financially independent lifestyle.

Inside WeFi: Exploring the $WFI Token and Project's Ecosystem | HackerNoon

WeFi aims to provide equal access to the global economy through a decentralized financial system, utilizing the $WFI token as a key element.
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Full Stack Engineer at DoraHacks

DoraHacks promotes global development in tech through hackathons and collaborative projects.

Tether Unveils New Platform to Simplify Asset Tokenization for Businesses, Nation-States

Tether has launched Hadron, an asset tokenization service, aiming to transform capital markets and improve accessibility in the financial industry.

Film Development Needs an On-Chain Business Model

The film industry is transitioning due to streaming services, presenting opportunities for independent filmmakers to innovate in financing and production.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Polymarket Explained: How Blockchain Prediction Markets Are Shaping the Future of Forecasting (11/9/2024) | HackerNoon

Bright Data AI simplifies and improves web data scraping and collection.
Polymarket utilizes blockchain to enhance prediction markets, providing better forecasting.

Solana's Surge: Why is It Set to Lead the Blockchain Industry? | HackerNoon

Solana's ecosystem is rapidly growing, driven by increased user demand for fast and affordable transactions, ranking the blockchain as a leading force in the market.

In Win for Polygon's AggLayer, Magic Labs Unveils Chain Unification Network 'Newton'

Magic Labs has integrated with Polygon's AggLayer to create Newton, a dedicated network that fosters blockchain unification and enhances wallet solutions.

The Creator of Houseparty Is Back. This Time He's Taking on Slack and Discord

Towns allows group conversations limited to those with specific expertise, aiming to reduce misinformation and enhance healthy dialogue.
#innovation

The Fortune Fintech Innovators Asia list: Meet the 60 fintech firms leading the pack

Asia is a global leader in fintech, surpassing Western countries in mobile payment technology.

Polkadot and SP Negocios Collaborate To Enhance Crypto Economy Development | HackerNoon

Polkadot and SP NegĂłcios collaborate to provide free blockchain programming training, aiming to enhance São Paulo's position as a technology and innovation hub.

The Fortune Fintech Innovators Asia list: Meet the 60 fintech firms leading the pack

Asia is a global leader in fintech, surpassing Western countries in mobile payment technology.

Polkadot and SP Negocios Collaborate To Enhance Crypto Economy Development | HackerNoon

Polkadot and SP NegĂłcios collaborate to provide free blockchain programming training, aiming to enhance São Paulo's position as a technology and innovation hub.
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Typosquat campaign impersonates 287+ popular npm packages

A typosquatting campaign targets developers by distributing malicious npm packages disguised as popular libraries, complicating detection through new blockchain-based command control.
#investment

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of September 2024

September 2024 saw significant startup funding globally, reflecting strong investor interest across multiple industries.
Celestia's $100M Series B round highlights the growing focus on blockchain technology and innovative funding mechanisms.

Chorus One Introduces TON Pool: The First Institutional Solution For Scalable TON staking | HackerNoon

Chorus One launches TON Pool to optimize Toncoin staking for institutions and investors, solving limitations of current staking models.

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of September 2024

September 2024 saw significant startup funding globally, reflecting strong investor interest across multiple industries.
Celestia's $100M Series B round highlights the growing focus on blockchain technology and innovative funding mechanisms.

Chorus One Introduces TON Pool: The First Institutional Solution For Scalable TON staking | HackerNoon

Chorus One launches TON Pool to optimize Toncoin staking for institutions and investors, solving limitations of current staking models.
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The TechBeat: Cross-Platform Design Wrapped Part 3: UI Polish and Interaction Design (11/1/2024) | HackerNoon

Improving user experience via UI design is crucial for engagement.
Fintech compliance with MiCA regulations is gaining traction.
Simple adjustments can significantly enhance streaming device performance.
Strategic blockchain integration is vital for product success.
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