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#web3

Profit-hungry Corporations Own Your Most Intimate Data | HackerNoon

Wearables like Oura and Samsung exploit users by locking them out of their own health data behind high costs and subscriptions.
DePIN can transform health data ownership by decentralizing data storage and allowing users to own their information.

Prosper Acquires 7,000 ASIC Miners From BITMAIN And Secures Strategic Funding To Democratize Bitcoin | HackerNoon

Prosper is democratizing access to Bitcoin mining through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, enhancing institutional-grade hashrate accessibility and value for token holders.

Prosper Adds 7,000 More ASIC Miners from BITMAIN To Drive Tokenization Of Hashrate As Omnichain RWA | HackerNoon

Prosper aims to democratize Bitcoin mining access through tokenization and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BITMAIN.

Council Post: Gearing Up For 2025: Essential Growth, Regulatory And Revenue Strategies For Web3 Companies

Web3 companies should prioritize growth, compliance, and revenue management strategies for success in 2025.

Lumoz Unveils TEE+ZK Multi-Proof for On-chain AI Agent | HackerNoon

Decentralized AI Agents in Web3 face significant security challenges despite their potential utility in managing key blockchain functions.

Is Bluesky the Killer App That Will Kickstart the Web3 Revolution in 2025? | The Motley Fool

Bluesky is positioned to revolutionize social media by focusing on user experience and decentralization, moving away from profit-driven models.

Profit-hungry Corporations Own Your Most Intimate Data | HackerNoon

Wearables like Oura and Samsung exploit users by locking them out of their own health data behind high costs and subscriptions.
DePIN can transform health data ownership by decentralizing data storage and allowing users to own their information.

Prosper Acquires 7,000 ASIC Miners From BITMAIN And Secures Strategic Funding To Democratize Bitcoin | HackerNoon

Prosper is democratizing access to Bitcoin mining through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, enhancing institutional-grade hashrate accessibility and value for token holders.

Prosper Adds 7,000 More ASIC Miners from BITMAIN To Drive Tokenization Of Hashrate As Omnichain RWA | HackerNoon

Prosper aims to democratize Bitcoin mining access through tokenization and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BITMAIN.

Council Post: Gearing Up For 2025: Essential Growth, Regulatory And Revenue Strategies For Web3 Companies

Web3 companies should prioritize growth, compliance, and revenue management strategies for success in 2025.

Lumoz Unveils TEE+ZK Multi-Proof for On-chain AI Agent | HackerNoon

Decentralized AI Agents in Web3 face significant security challenges despite their potential utility in managing key blockchain functions.

Is Bluesky the Killer App That Will Kickstart the Web3 Revolution in 2025? | The Motley Fool

Bluesky is positioned to revolutionize social media by focusing on user experience and decentralization, moving away from profit-driven models.
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#bitcoin

Is Bitcoin Self-Custody Under Threat in Europe?

Upcoming EU regulations may complicate self-custody for Bitcoin users, risking their financial autonomy and privacy.

The Bitcoin And Cypherpunk Spirit Is Alive And Well In Africa

African Bitcoiners are actively harnessing Bitcoin to drive change and innovation across the continent.

Using Mining To Create More Fully Validating Bitcoin Users

Bitcoin's value hinges on its censorship resistance, requiring complete decentralization to survive against authoritative control.

The Game Theory of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin relies on a decentralized consensus mechanism without central authority, ensuring integrity through incentive structures among miners.

Ethereum's Looming Collapse Is A Lesson In Blockchain Integrity

Decentralized networks exhibit internal conflicts that reflect differing community values, as evidenced by the contrasting paths of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin: What Went Wrong?

The core value of Bitcoin appears to be diminishing as interest shifts towards short-term gains and political influence.

Is Bitcoin Self-Custody Under Threat in Europe?

Upcoming EU regulations may complicate self-custody for Bitcoin users, risking their financial autonomy and privacy.

The Bitcoin And Cypherpunk Spirit Is Alive And Well In Africa

African Bitcoiners are actively harnessing Bitcoin to drive change and innovation across the continent.

Using Mining To Create More Fully Validating Bitcoin Users

Bitcoin's value hinges on its censorship resistance, requiring complete decentralization to survive against authoritative control.

The Game Theory of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin relies on a decentralized consensus mechanism without central authority, ensuring integrity through incentive structures among miners.

Ethereum's Looming Collapse Is A Lesson In Blockchain Integrity

Decentralized networks exhibit internal conflicts that reflect differing community values, as evidenced by the contrasting paths of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin: What Went Wrong?

The core value of Bitcoin appears to be diminishing as interest shifts towards short-term gains and political influence.
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#ethereum

How Base Blockchain Makes Ethereum Faster and Cheaper Without Cutting Corners | HackerNoon

Ethereum's blockchain faces a trade-off between decentralization, security, and scalability, leading to potential issues in transaction efficiency and costs.

DePIN On Ethereum: Redefining Coordination Systems | HackerNoon

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) is changing infrastructure, ownership, and coordination for the 21st century.
The Ethereum ecosystem plays a critical role in the development and growth of DePIN projects.

Ethereum Staking FAQs: What You Need to Know About DVT and Validator Nodes | HackerNoon

Staking is vital for Ethereum security, but centralization among a few entities poses risks to its decentralization.
DVT technology provides a decentralized staking alternative, promoting broader user participation.

Taiko CTO Says Most Rollups Aren't Really Decentralized-Here's Why | HackerNoon

Taiko aims to provide an Ethereum rollup experience that prioritizes decentralization and permissionlessness, aligning closely with Ethereum's core values.

Nuffle: The Ethereum Finality-As-A-Service Layer | HackerNoon

Rollups are the definitive scaling solution for Ethereum, drastically improving transaction throughput after the Dencun upgrade.

How Base Blockchain Makes Ethereum Faster and Cheaper Without Cutting Corners | HackerNoon

Ethereum's blockchain faces a trade-off between decentralization, security, and scalability, leading to potential issues in transaction efficiency and costs.

DePIN On Ethereum: Redefining Coordination Systems | HackerNoon

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) is changing infrastructure, ownership, and coordination for the 21st century.
The Ethereum ecosystem plays a critical role in the development and growth of DePIN projects.

Ethereum Staking FAQs: What You Need to Know About DVT and Validator Nodes | HackerNoon

Staking is vital for Ethereum security, but centralization among a few entities poses risks to its decentralization.
DVT technology provides a decentralized staking alternative, promoting broader user participation.

Taiko CTO Says Most Rollups Aren't Really Decentralized-Here's Why | HackerNoon

Taiko aims to provide an Ethereum rollup experience that prioritizes decentralization and permissionlessness, aligning closely with Ethereum's core values.

Nuffle: The Ethereum Finality-As-A-Service Layer | HackerNoon

Rollups are the definitive scaling solution for Ethereum, drastically improving transaction throughput after the Dencun upgrade.
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#blockchain

Zenqira Unveils a Revolutionary AI Ecosystem Powered By Decentralized Computing | HackerNoon

Zenqira combines decentralized technology and AI to enhance accessibility and democratize access to computing power, transforming the AI landscape.

Break Free from Big Tech: Join the Social AI Revolution | HackerNoon

Social AI empowers users by offering decentralized governance, data ownership, and fair value distribution, challenging traditional social media giants.

CARV Launches CARV SVM Chain Testnet: Empowering AI Agents, Redefining Data Sovereignty | HackerNoon

CARV officially launched the CARV SVM Chain, an AI agentic infrastructure aimed at enabling data sovereignty at scale.

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

Crypto lacks a clear purpose beyond speculation and fraud, leaving many skeptical.
The transformative impact of crypto may lie more in its cultural implications than in practical applications.

Blockchain In Education: Transforming The Future Of Learning

Blockchain is set to fundamentally transform education by addressing credential verification and student record management issues in a secure, decentralized manner.

The Fallacy of Onboarding the Next Billion Users | HackerNoon

The debate centers on the scalability of blockchain products versus their need to maintain uniqueness and decentralization.

Zenqira Unveils a Revolutionary AI Ecosystem Powered By Decentralized Computing | HackerNoon

Zenqira combines decentralized technology and AI to enhance accessibility and democratize access to computing power, transforming the AI landscape.

Break Free from Big Tech: Join the Social AI Revolution | HackerNoon

Social AI empowers users by offering decentralized governance, data ownership, and fair value distribution, challenging traditional social media giants.

CARV Launches CARV SVM Chain Testnet: Empowering AI Agents, Redefining Data Sovereignty | HackerNoon

CARV officially launched the CARV SVM Chain, an AI agentic infrastructure aimed at enabling data sovereignty at scale.

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

Crypto lacks a clear purpose beyond speculation and fraud, leaving many skeptical.
The transformative impact of crypto may lie more in its cultural implications than in practical applications.

Blockchain In Education: Transforming The Future Of Learning

Blockchain is set to fundamentally transform education by addressing credential verification and student record management issues in a secure, decentralized manner.

The Fallacy of Onboarding the Next Billion Users | HackerNoon

The debate centers on the scalability of blockchain products versus their need to maintain uniqueness and decentralization.
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#privacy

Decentralized Application Development with Mathias Buus Madsen - DevOps.com

Industry reliance on centralized platforms poses risks like privacy concerns and security vulnerabilities.
Decentralization must be embraced to mitigate the limitations of centralized systems.

Is the Internet Doomed to Fallout? Why Decentralization Is Our Survival Plan | HackerNoon

A decentralized Internet aims to enhance privacy and resist control by large entities, resembling the resource independence seen in Fallout.

Why the Fediverse is the Way Forward

The Fediverse is a decentralized network of independent platforms focused on user empowerment and privacy, free from advertising and algorithms.

Decentralized Application Development with Mathias Buus Madsen - DevOps.com

Industry reliance on centralized platforms poses risks like privacy concerns and security vulnerabilities.
Decentralization must be embraced to mitigate the limitations of centralized systems.

Is the Internet Doomed to Fallout? Why Decentralization Is Our Survival Plan | HackerNoon

A decentralized Internet aims to enhance privacy and resist control by large entities, resembling the resource independence seen in Fallout.

Why the Fediverse is the Way Forward

The Fediverse is a decentralized network of independent platforms focused on user empowerment and privacy, free from advertising and algorithms.
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#social-media

Mastodon's CEO and creator is handing control to a new non-profit organization

Mastodon is transferring its ownership to a non-profit entity to prevent control by a single individual, maintaining its decentralized vision.

How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky is rapidly gaining users, showing potential as a viable alternative to major social media platforms.

How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky is rapidly gaining users, attracting over 8.7 million since the recent U.S. presidential election, signaling strong consumer interest.

How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky is gaining momentum with over 22 million users, becoming a notable alternative to larger platforms like X and Meta's Threads.

Decentralized Instagram alternative Pixelfed launches mobile apps | TechCrunch

Pixelfed has launched official mobile apps as a decentralized alternative to Instagram, emphasizing user privacy and an open-source approach.

Meta admits it deleted links to decentralized Instagram competitor Pixelfed

Meta's blocking of Pixelfed links raises concerns about content moderation practices and competition.
Decentralized platforms like Pixelfed are gaining popularity amid Meta's changing policies.

Mastodon's CEO and creator is handing control to a new non-profit organization

Mastodon is transferring its ownership to a non-profit entity to prevent control by a single individual, maintaining its decentralized vision.

How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky is rapidly gaining users, showing potential as a viable alternative to major social media platforms.

How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky is rapidly gaining users, attracting over 8.7 million since the recent U.S. presidential election, signaling strong consumer interest.

How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky is gaining momentum with over 22 million users, becoming a notable alternative to larger platforms like X and Meta's Threads.

Decentralized Instagram alternative Pixelfed launches mobile apps | TechCrunch

Pixelfed has launched official mobile apps as a decentralized alternative to Instagram, emphasizing user privacy and an open-source approach.

Meta admits it deleted links to decentralized Instagram competitor Pixelfed

Meta's blocking of Pixelfed links raises concerns about content moderation practices and competition.
Decentralized platforms like Pixelfed are gaining popularity amid Meta's changing policies.
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Bluesky Adds Dedicated Video Feed

Bluesky introduces a customizable video feed that emphasizes user control and aligns with popular TikTok video formats.
#blockchain-technology

Will AI Agents Lead the Next Big Crypto Bull Run? | HackerNoon

The intersection of AI and blockchain is leading to the rise of fully autonomous AI agents with self-learning capabilities.

How DePIN Can Boost Africa's Internet Connection | HackerNoon

Rural internet challenges in Africa highlight the continent's dependence on global infrastructure and the urgent need for investment in local connectivity solutions.

Top DeFi Wallets: Unlocking the True Power of Blockchain Finance

DeFi wallets enable full control and ownership of funds through private keys, enhancing financial independence and privacy but involve inherent risks.

Lumoz: Decentralized Compute Infrastructure for the Era of AI, ZK, & RaaS | HackerNoon

Lumoz leverages modular infrastructure and AI technologies to overcome ZKP challenges, enhancing both privacy and scalability in blockchain applications.

Innovation in Economic Data: Truflation's Oliver Rust on Real-Time Inflation Tracking | HackerNoon

Truflation revolutionizes inflation measurement with faster, more transparent data collection via blockchain technology.

Will AI Agents Lead the Next Big Crypto Bull Run? | HackerNoon

The intersection of AI and blockchain is leading to the rise of fully autonomous AI agents with self-learning capabilities.

How DePIN Can Boost Africa's Internet Connection | HackerNoon

Rural internet challenges in Africa highlight the continent's dependence on global infrastructure and the urgent need for investment in local connectivity solutions.

Top DeFi Wallets: Unlocking the True Power of Blockchain Finance

DeFi wallets enable full control and ownership of funds through private keys, enhancing financial independence and privacy but involve inherent risks.

Lumoz: Decentralized Compute Infrastructure for the Era of AI, ZK, & RaaS | HackerNoon

Lumoz leverages modular infrastructure and AI technologies to overcome ZKP challenges, enhancing both privacy and scalability in blockchain applications.

Innovation in Economic Data: Truflation's Oliver Rust on Real-Time Inflation Tracking | HackerNoon

Truflation revolutionizes inflation measurement with faster, more transparent data collection via blockchain technology.
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Wyoming Introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill

Wyoming's 'State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin Act' aims to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, reinforcing the state's leadership in Bitcoin innovation.
#cryptocurrency

NFT Ownership Is Decentralized and Follows a Zipfian Distribution | HackerNoon

The NFT ownership landscape is highly decentralized, with many owners holding only a few tokens.

Introducing Nirvana V2: Here's What You Need to Know | HackerNoon

Nirvana aims to create a resilient store of value in the decentralized finance landscape.
Nirvana's asset ANA embodies the true principles of cryptocurrency, focusing on resilience, decentralization, and scalability.

The TechBeat: The Crypto Industry is Overlooking a Critical Factor in Ensuring Its Success (1/8/2025) | HackerNoon

Innovative strategies are essential to drive cryptocurrency adoption beyond technology development and traditional marketing.
Decentralization in finance can be achieved without complex solutions, as exemplified by the Runes Exchange Environment.

Educational Byte: What is On-chain Governance? | HackerNoon

On-chain governance enables transparent, community-driven decision-making in cryptocurrencies, contrasting with the less structured, potentially power-concentrating off-chain model.

What to Watch for: 5 Must-Have Elements in Crypto Whitepapers | HackerNoon

Whitepapers are essential documents that outline cryptocurrency projects, detailing their purpose, problem-solution frameworks, and relevant technical information.

NFT Ownership Is Decentralized and Follows a Zipfian Distribution | HackerNoon

The NFT ownership landscape is highly decentralized, with many owners holding only a few tokens.

Introducing Nirvana V2: Here's What You Need to Know | HackerNoon

Nirvana aims to create a resilient store of value in the decentralized finance landscape.
Nirvana's asset ANA embodies the true principles of cryptocurrency, focusing on resilience, decentralization, and scalability.

The TechBeat: The Crypto Industry is Overlooking a Critical Factor in Ensuring Its Success (1/8/2025) | HackerNoon

Innovative strategies are essential to drive cryptocurrency adoption beyond technology development and traditional marketing.
Decentralization in finance can be achieved without complex solutions, as exemplified by the Runes Exchange Environment.

Educational Byte: What is On-chain Governance? | HackerNoon

On-chain governance enables transparent, community-driven decision-making in cryptocurrencies, contrasting with the less structured, potentially power-concentrating off-chain model.

What to Watch for: 5 Must-Have Elements in Crypto Whitepapers | HackerNoon

Whitepapers are essential documents that outline cryptocurrency projects, detailing their purpose, problem-solution frameworks, and relevant technical information.
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#community-driven

The future of design systems is decentralized

Decentralized design systems enable organic growth, enhance collaboration, and adapt to user needs, moving beyond central authority.

O.XYZ Launches OSOL100 AI Index - The S&P 100 Of Solana's AI Ecosystem | HackerNoon

OSOL100 provides exposure to Solana's top 100 AI projects, enhancing accessibility and diversification for investors.

The future of design systems is decentralized

Decentralized design systems enable organic growth, enhance collaboration, and adapt to user needs, moving beyond central authority.

O.XYZ Launches OSOL100 AI Index - The S&P 100 Of Solana's AI Ecosystem | HackerNoon

OSOL100 provides exposure to Solana's top 100 AI projects, enhancing accessibility and diversification for investors.
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Chad's ruling party wins majority in parliamentary election

President Mahamat Idriss Deby's power is strengthened by the absence of significant electoral opposition in recent elections.
#joni-ernst

EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Takes Another Crack At Evicting Bureaucrats From Washington

Sen. Joni Ernst's legislation aims to decentralize federal employees from D.C. to improve efficiency and save costs.

Ernst targets D.C.-area federal workers with trio of bills

Sen. Joni Ernst proposed bills to relocate federal employees outside of D.C. and enhance oversight of telework activities.
These measures aim to address inefficiencies and reduce costs associated with maintaining federal operations in the capital.

EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Takes Another Crack At Evicting Bureaucrats From Washington

Sen. Joni Ernst's legislation aims to decentralize federal employees from D.C. to improve efficiency and save costs.

Ernst targets D.C.-area federal workers with trio of bills

Sen. Joni Ernst proposed bills to relocate federal employees outside of D.C. and enhance oversight of telework activities.
These measures aim to address inefficiencies and reduce costs associated with maintaining federal operations in the capital.
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#innovation

Trump taps Sriram Krishnan for AI advisor role amid strategic shift in tech policy

Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan emphasizes a focus on U.S. leadership in AI innovation.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: The Stanford Grad Who Forgot How To Think (12/24/2024) | HackerNoon

Decentralized services like MyETHMeta give users control over their Ethereum accounts.
The future of work is focused on AI and efficiency, marginalizing diverse talents.
Overreliance on digital tools can compromise human cognitive abilities.
Team diversity is crucial for understanding broader user experiences.

Trump taps Sriram Krishnan for AI advisor role amid strategic shift in tech policy

Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan emphasizes a focus on U.S. leadership in AI innovation.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: The Stanford Grad Who Forgot How To Think (12/24/2024) | HackerNoon

Decentralized services like MyETHMeta give users control over their Ethereum accounts.
The future of work is focused on AI and efficiency, marginalizing diverse talents.
Overreliance on digital tools can compromise human cognitive abilities.
Team diversity is crucial for understanding broader user experiences.
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Flipboard's Surf app is a big new idea about the future of social

Mike McCue envisions a decentralized social web that transforms content discovery from websites to feeds.

Aave protocol developer secures $31 million for Lens, a high-performance blockchain for social apps | TechCrunch

Avara is pushing decentralization in social apps through its Lens protocol, enhancing user control over identity and content.

What Is an Instant Crypto Exchange?

Instant crypto exchanges revolutionize digital asset trading by enabling fast, user-friendly transactions without complicated processes.

Heat Your Home While Earning Bitcoin With Heatbit

Heatbit combines Bitcoin mining with home heating and air purification, promoting both convenience and decentralization of Bitcoin's hashrate.
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