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Crypto Biz: Worldcoin plans to open source data, MicroStrategy preps for BTC halving, and more
4.8.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz looks at Worldcoin’s expansion plans, GameStop’s exit from crypto, MicroStrategy’s quarterly results and Nomura’s crypto license in Dubai
Polygon Claims Matter Labs Copied Its Code Without Attribution
3.8.2023
In a blog post, Polygon shared that Matter Labs had copy-pasted part of the code from their Plonky2 library
Blockchain IOT firm Nodle goes open source with Web3 bluetooth ‘nanocomputer’ sticker
2.8.2023
Nodle unveils open source bluetooth ‘nanocomputer’ N1 sticker aimed at increasing IoT connectivity across industries
GitHub, Hugging Face, urge EU to relax open-source AI rules
29.7.2023
An open letter calls for a review of the European AI Act, claiming that existing provisions would hinder open source AI development
Meta and Microsoft launch open-source AI model Llama 2
19.7.2023
Llama 2 is trained on 40% more public data and can process twice as much context than that of Llama 1 according to Meta
Neo APAC Hackathon Kicks Off at Tokyo GAS Station: Uncovering Local Web3 Talents and Empowering Regional Development
14.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Neo, the open-source, community-driven blockchain platform where developers are building the future Smart Economy, today announces the launch of its new APAC Hackathon in partnership with OKX. The event includes a total prize pool of $120,000 for event winners and a post-hackathon...
Open-source advocates launch OP Stack testnet to fund public goods
7.7.2023
The Public Goods Network from Gitcoin promises to redirect most net sequencer fees into public goods, instead of giving them to token holders or developers
UK Law Commission report challenges Craig Wright's suit against Bitcoin developers
6.7.2023
A report published by the UK Law Commission bolsters Bitcoin core developers' defense that they are not liable for 111,000 BTC taken by hackers
Open source: Buzzword or real security for crypto wallets?
28.6.2023
Open-sourcing crypto wallet designs offers some benefits, but there are trade-offs as well
Polygon Labs Rolls Out Open Database for Blockchain Use Cases
15.6.2023
Polygon Labs, the Ethereum scaling platform, has launched an open database showcasing positive use cases of blockchain on any application
Meta’s Zuckerberg grilled by senators over ‘leak’ of LLaMA AI model
7.6.2023
The senators weren’t happy with the “seemingly minimal” protections to fight against fraud and cybercrime in Meta’s AI model
Ledger key recovery service paused amid backlash, will open-source code
24.5.2023
In a May 23 Twitter Space, Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier said the past week has been a “humbling experience.”
Crypto's Open Source Ethos Yields Results
23.5.2023
It’s crypto winter and a time for building, as innovative new open-source projects on Polkadot and Cosmos can attest
Charles Hoskinson of Cardano Highlights Open-Source Software and Security in Response to Ledger Controversy
23.5.2023
Cardano is one of the popular smart contract networks reputed for high transaction speeds and scalability.
The founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, had claimed the network’s transaction speed to be quite outstanding and that Ethereum lags behind it despite the Merge.
However, the network...
Marathon and Brink Join Forces to Raise $1 Million for Bitcoin Core Developers
20.5.2023
Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings and Brink, a nonprofit striving to support open-source Bitcoin development, recently revealed their collaboration to generate up to $1 million in funding for Bitcoin Core developers. Marathon pledged to match all contributions toward this cause...
Bitcoin defense lawyer says Craig Wright lawsuit could harm open source software
19.5.2023
The Bitcoin Defense Legal Fund’s chief legal officer spoke out against an “extraordinarily dangerous” lawsuit initiated by Craig Wright, a person who claims to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
GridPlus to open source wallet firmware in Q3 amid Ledger debacle
18.5.2023
As accusations are hurled at Ledger over a controversial update, one hardware wallet has decided to open-source its firmware. Others have turned it into a marketing opportunity
Four open source Plutus Application Backend (PAB) for Cardano
17.5.2023
Cardano’s developer ecosystem has significantly matured over the past year and now offers a variety of PAB solutions to build and deploy dApps on Cardano
OpenAI preps release of open source AI model: Report
16.5.2023
The firm behind ChatGPT is seemingly under pressure from other available open-source AI models and is prepping to enter the space with one of its own
MakerDAO publishes 5-phase roadmap featuring funding for open-source AI projects
12.5.2023
DAI stablecoin proprietor MakerDAO offered up an AI-heavy roadmap for the future with plans for a new blockchain