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DeFi’s Resurgence & Bitcoin’s Most Recent Stamp of Approval: A Data Perspective by IntoTheBlock
11.11.2020
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Multisignature Wallets Can Keep Your Coins Safer (If You Use Them Right)
10.11.2020
Multisignature wallets are cryptocurrency wallets which require two or more private keys to sign and send a transaction
Former Microsoft Engineer to Serve 9 Years in Prison in a Case That Involves Use of Bitcoin Mixers
10.11.2020
A U.S. court in Seattle has sentenced a former Microsoft engineer to 9 years in prison after finding him guilty of 18 federal felonies relating to his elaborate scheme to defraud the tech giant $10 million. In passing the judgment, the court blasts Volodymyr Kvashuk, a software engineer and citizen...
Netlify Background Functions
10.11.2020
As quickly as I can:
AWS Lambda is great: it allows you to run server-side code without really running a server. This is what “serverless” largely means.
Netlify Functions run on AWS Lambda and make them way easier to use. For example, you just chuck some scripts into a folder they...
‘Russian Dictators Will Use Blockchain to Rig Elections,’ Says Critic
10.11.2020
Russia’s new blockchain-powered voting systems could be exploited by unscrupulous politicians, becoming “tools” for the architects of rigged elections and voter fraud, a journalist has alleged.
The claims were made in a new column entitled “Blockchain for Dictators” by Sergei Golubitsky, an...
Ripple's Garlinghouse disses Bitcoin's energy use in advance of Biden administration
9.11.2020
With Joe Biden being declared the next President of the United States, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is making sure his company’s messaging aligns with the new administration
Blockchain adoption 2021: Going mainstream through enterprise use
7.11.2020
Optimistic blockchain predictions for next year may be accurate, but a lot of factors will have to fall into place
Japanese ‘Smart City’ May Look to Use Blokchain Voting Solution
7.11.2020
Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture. The Japanese blockchain firm LayerX has said it is “working with local governments” on possible blockchain voting solutions – as the country continues to look for IT-powered ways to reduce face-to-face contact in administrative processes as a coronavirus...
How to Create a Commenting Engine with Next.js and Sanity
6.11.2020
One of the arguments against the Jamstack approach for building websites is that developing features gets complex and often requires a number of other services. Take commenting, for example. To set up commenting for a Jamstack site, you often need a third-party solution such as Disqus, Facebook,...
Decentralized Exchanges That Use Automated Market Makers Now Represent 93% of the Market
6.11.2020
A recent report by Consensys says the surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes in Q3 of 2020 is down to their adoption of the automated market maker (AMM). According to the report, DEXs that use AMM, a software that algorithmically creates token trading pairs, now represent 93% of the market....
Quick LocalStorage Usage in Vue
5.11.2020
localStorage can be an incredibly useful tool in creating experiences for applications, extensions, documentation, and a variety of use cases. I’ve personally used it in each! In cases where you’re storing something small for the user that doesn’t need to be kept permanently...
Build an app for monday.com and potentially win BIG
5.11.2020
monday.com is an online Work OS platform where teams create custom workflows in minutes to run their projects, processes, and everyday work.
Over 100,000 teams use monday.com to work together.
They have launched a brand new app marketplace for monday.com, meaning you can add tools built...
When Can You Use Crypto Losses as an Offset?
5.11.2020
If you own crypto, you can assert any crypto losses in the course of your crypto trading on taxes to offset your capital gains. It is essential to claim a crypto capital loss for various reasons. The article will break down why you have to deal with your crypto taxes, even when you face losses....
Websites We Like: Whimsical
3.11.2020
Whimsical is an app that lets you create flowcharts, wireframes, and mind maps but it was only earlier today that I spotted just how great the website is — especially the product pages. Check out this page where they describe how to use the Mind Maps feature where you can use the product right...
UN drugs and crime wing advises Kenya to use blockchain against corruption
3.11.2020
Blockchain can reportedly return billions of dollars back to Kenya’s budget
Gray Burst
3.11.2020
I made this neat little gray burst thing. It’s nothing particularly special, especially compared to the amazing creativity on CodePen, but I figured I could document some of the things happening in it for learning reasons.
CodePen Embed Fallback
It’s SVG
SVG has <line x1 y1...
Decentralized VPN Sees Increased Use in Nigeria Amid #EndSars Protests
2.11.2020
Nigerians are protesting police corruption and concerns about a possible internet shutdown have driven some to adopt decentralized VPNs like Mysterium
Venezuela to Incorporate Bitcoin and Litecoin Wallets into National Remittances Platform
2.11.2020
Venezuela says it will incorporate bitcoin and litecoin wallets to its Patria’s Cryptocurrency Remittance Platform. In an update, authorities in the country say this move will enable Venezuelan citizens to formally receive remittances in cryptocurrency form. Many citizens of hyperinflation...
Verizon’s newsroom to use blockchain in bid for absolute transparency
30.10.2020
News requires an element of trust. Blockchain may be able to help
The SEC Votes to Modernize Regulatory Framework for Derivatives Use
30.10.2020
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will enhance the regulatory framework for derivatives use by registered investment companies after passing a vote to either change or amend existing rules. As part of the new framework–which covers mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs),...