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            <title><![CDATA[Top 5 Altcoins to Buy in June and July 2024 After Ethereum EFT Approval]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:56:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! 2024 could be the best year for crypto and we could make insane gains like never before. Some people in crypto have argued that this bull market could be different because Bitcoin never reached a new all-time high before the halving. But in this cycle, it did. Remember that Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs were recently approved by the US SEC, which has never happened before. Now, does this signal the beginning of a super bull cycle? Maybe yes. Because everything seems to be goi...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! 2024 could be the best year for crypto and we could make insane gains like never before. Some people in crypto have argued that this bull market could be different because Bitcoin never reached a new all-time high before the halving. But in this cycle, it did.</p><p>Remember that Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs were recently approved by the US SEC, which has never happened before. Now, does this signal the beginning of a super bull cycle? Maybe yes. Because everything seems to be going in the right direction for the cryptocurrency market.</p><p>Interestingly, we could have an explosive altcoin season after the approval of the Ethereum Spot ETF. But what we haven’t seen yet, is the impact of Ethereum’s EFT spot approval on the market.</p><blockquote><p>So, I’m writing this article to prepare you for the next price movement that could happen in the Ethereum ecosystem.</p></blockquote><p>Remember, we had a “Buy the Rumor and Sell the News” event with the Bitcoin ETF, subsequently, Bitcoin consolidated between January 10 and February…</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Living Off Crypto Trading Bots]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 03:57:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I started with a Lifestyle oriented goal. https://amzn.to/3OORCT7 I wanted to earn, without working, so I could pursue my genuine interests without the stress of making ends meet. That was the twinkie at the end of the string that made me more tolerant of risk taking in crypto. To bend ALL sources of income to my lifestyle, NOT the other way around. The other way around is why even successful people get burned out, and have to mantra their way through life seeking a “work/life balance” they a...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I started with a <strong>Lifestyle</strong> oriented goal.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://amzn.to/3OORCT7">https://amzn.to/3OORCT7</a></p><p>I wanted to earn, without working, so I could pursue my genuine interests without the stress of making ends meet.</p><p>That was the twinkie at the end of the string that made me more tolerant of risk taking in crypto.</p><p><em>To bend </em><strong><em>ALL</em></strong><em> sources of income to my lifestyle, NOT the other way around.</em></p><p>The other way around is why even successful people get burned out, and have to mantra their way through life seeking a “work/life balance” they aren’t truly satisfied with.</p><p>A little over a year ago I was testing grid trading bots, finding a little success but nothing over the top, and then a new type of bot was released.</p><p>I was totally unfamiliar with it, but after testing for a few weeks I was hooked. I am talking about <strong>Martingales</strong>.</p><p>They invest incrementally over a price dip, then sell all at once, making sure you take the most advantage of market volatility possible.</p><h2 id="h-the-basic-math-starting-with-dollar10000-i-earned" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>The basic math : Starting with $10,000 I earned…</strong></h2>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[My Cryptocurrency Tier List (from F to S)]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:07:35 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In this article I will be ranking the top 20 Cryptocurrencies by marketcap on a on a tier list from F to S, and provide the rationale behind it. The ranking will take into consideration how close each chain is to resolving the blockchain trilemma as well as the utility that they bring to the crypto world. So the ranking factors are:DecentralizationScalabilitySecurityUtilityWhile the ranking is mostly data-driven, and I will aim to provide rationale behind each decision, it is ultimately my ow...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this article I will be ranking the top 20 Cryptocurrencies by marketcap on a on a tier list from F to S, and provide the rationale behind it.</p><p>The ranking will take into consideration how close each chain is to resolving the blockchain trilemma as well as the utility that they bring to the crypto world. So the ranking factors are:</p><ul><li><p>Decentralization</p></li><li><p>Scalability</p></li><li><p>Security</p></li><li><p>Utility</p></li></ul><p>While the ranking is mostly data-driven, and I will aim to provide rationale behind each decision, it is ultimately my own interpretation and opinion of how well each chain ranks in each of the above categories.</p><p>This excludes most memecoins and stablecoins. The rationale for each coin will be short and straight to the point — no deep dives.</p><p>With this as our initial set-up, let the ranking commence.</p><h1 id="h-f-tier-bottom-of-the-barrel" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>F Tier — bottom of the barrel</strong></h1><ul><li><p><strong>Ethereum Classic (ETC)</strong></p></li></ul><p>After a hack where a large amount of ETH was stolen from the largest smart contract known as The DAO on Ethereum in 2016, Ethereum chose to reset the state of the chain to a date before the attack. Ethereum Classic chose to acknowledge the hack and continue on, forking its own chain.</p><p>Ethereum Classic has failed to scale, or provide adequate security with more than 5 51% attacks since 2016. There has been little to no development on Ethereum Classic, and it’s unlikely that it will ever hold a compelling selling point against Ethereum.</p><p>For this reason, ETC gets to be the very bottom of the barrel, scoring low “F”.</p><h1 id="h-d-tier-sort-of-ok-but-flawed" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>D Tier — sort of OK but flawed</strong></h1><ul><li><p><strong>Dogecoin (DOGE)</strong></p></li></ul><p>As a standalone project, Dogecoin is not horrible. At core — Dogecoin is a fork of Litecoin which is a fork of Bitcoin. It has enough of a community to keep it decentralised and secure. The main issue is that it doesn’t have much utility — and again in and of-itself that’s ok — for a memecoin. That’s why it does get a mention on this list. But it can’t rank any higher due to its limited use case.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Bitcoin Cash (BCH)</strong></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Polkadot the Sleeping Giant: This Could Be the Next Ecosystem to Set a New All-Time High]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:34:37 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Hello there, You probably know that the best way to maximize gains and earn free digital assets, such as NFTs, is by investing in the native tokens of various crypto projects and their ecosystem tokens. This is why investing in Polkadot is a smart move. With Bitcoin recently setting a new all-time high, investors are gradually shifting their attention to the altcoins market specifically those still in the accumulation zones and lagging behind Bitcoin. This is why investing in Polkadot is a no...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello there,</p><p>You probably know that the best way to maximize gains and earn free digital assets, such as NFTs, is by investing in the native tokens of various crypto projects and their ecosystem tokens. This is why investing in Polkadot is a smart move.</p><p>With Bitcoin recently setting a new all-time high, investors are gradually shifting their attention to the altcoins market specifically those still in the accumulation zones and lagging behind Bitcoin.</p><p>This is why investing in Polkadot is a no-brainer since it has just broken out of the accumulation zone. So, get ready and position yourself ahead to take advantage of the next big move before institutional investors jump in. See the screenshot below.</p><p>Now, based on my technical and fundamental analysis, I can confidently say that Polkadot is the <strong>Next Big Thing</strong> in the cryptocurrency market, and investing $5,000 in the Polkadot ecosystem could yield massive returns. But…</p><h2 id="h-when-is-the-best-time-to-invest-in-polkadot" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>When Is The Best Time to Invest In Polkadot?</strong></h2><p>If you missed the opportunity to invest in Polkadot when it traded below $4 during the bear market, you might think it’s too late to invest now.</p><p>But, here is the simple truth; this is the ideal time to invest in the Polkadot ecosystem tokens because the bull market is just heating up and there are more gains to be made.</p><p>Amazingly, Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum led the first phase of this bull market, while Polkadot is still lagging behind in terms of returns on investment.</p><blockquote><p>Surprisingly, Bitcoin recently made a new all-time high, yet, Polkadot needs about 5X move before reaching its 2021 all-time high.</p></blockquote>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Run an Aleo Node]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:37:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Aleo’s Mainnet Launch is Set for Early 2024. With $300M in Funding. Jumpstart your journey with Aleo’s testnet now. Set up your wallet, initiate your Prover node, and start interacting with Aleo’s private application platform. Exploring Aleo: The Privacy-Centric Layer 1 Blockchain Revolutionizing with Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Aleo is a platform for private applications using zero-knowledge cryptography. Aleo is a Layer 1 blockchain — based on a novel consensus protocol — is designed to be faste...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Aleo’s Mainnet Launch is Set for Early 2024. With $300M in Funding. Jumpstart your journey with Aleo’s testnet now. Set up your wallet, initiate your Prover node, and start interacting with Aleo’s private application platform.</em></p><p>Exploring Aleo: The Privacy-Centric Layer 1 Blockchain Revolutionizing with Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Aleo is a platform for private applications using zero-knowledge cryptography. Aleo is a Layer 1 blockchain — based on a novel consensus protocol — is designed to be faster and more efficient than traditional models by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs.</p><p>Minimum System Requirements 16 GB RAM 64GB SSD Order &amp; Configure your VPS You can establish your node by either configuring it on a personal computer or by utilizing a Virtual Private Server (VPS), which is well-suited for managing websites, applications, or other internet-based services, including nodes.</p><p>For my setup, I selected Contabo, a well-regarded provider of VPS rentals. Opting for a plan with at least 100 GB of storage is advisable to ensure sufficient space for long-term node operation.</p><p>My suggestion would be to go for the Cloud VPS M option. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://contabo.com/en/">https://contabo.com/en/</a></p><p>Choose Cloud VPS M</p><p>Select Payment Term Region — Germany Storage Type -400 GB SSD Image — Go to Apps &amp; Panels &gt; Docker</p><p>Apps &amp; Panels &gt; Docker 5. Log in &amp; Set a Password for your Server</p><p>Set a password 6. Object Storage — Default</p><ol><li><p>Networking — Default</p></li><li><p>Add-Ons — Default</p></li></ol><p>After finalizing your payment, you’ll get an email verifying your purchase. Hold tight for a follow-up email, which will provide details about your VPS, encompassing your access credentials.</p><p>You’ll need to download and use Putty, a tool that enables you to securely connect to your VPS and utilize its functionalities. Download it here <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.putty.org/">https://www.putty.org/</a></p><p>Enter IP ADDRESS Enter the VPS IP Address then Click OPEN</p><p>Login : root</p><p>Password: (Enter your chosen password)</p><p>Log in using the password you set earlier. Preparations Install essential components sudo apt-get update &amp;&amp; sudo apt-get upgrade -y</p><ol><li><p>Install Screen Software</p></li></ol><p>apt install screen git -y</p><ol><li><p>Download Rust (proceed with default)</p></li></ol><p>curl --proto &apos;=https&apos; --tlsv1.2 -sSf <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://sh.rustup.rs">https://sh.rustup.rs</a> | sh</p><ol><li><p>Refresh VPS</p></li></ol><p>source &quot;$HOME/.cargo/env&quot;</p><p>Node Installation Clone Github Repository git clone <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS.git">https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS.git</a> --depth 1</p><ol><li><p>Go to snarkOS directory</p></li></ol><p>cd snarkOS</p><ol><li><p>Install dependencies</p></li></ol><p>./build_ubuntu.sh</p><ol><li><p>Install snarkOS</p></li></ol><p>cargo install --path .</p><ol><li><p>Create Screen</p></li></ol><p>screen -S aleo 6. Create Wallet</p><p>snarkos account new</p><p>note: if you already have a wallet, skip this step</p><ol><li><p>Run Aleo Prover &amp; Enter PrivateKey</p></li></ol><p>./run-prover.sh</p><p>To exit your instance while keeping your node running, you can press CTRL+A+D If you want to come back to the instance, enter this command:</p><p>screen -r aleo BONUS! Interact with Testnet!</p><ol><li><p>Download Leo Wallet Go to: Aleo Wallet Download site</p></li><li><p>Install and Import the Private key that you generated earlier</p></li><li><p>Request test tokens Head to Aleo Discord Whitelist your Address here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://faucetgreenlist.snarkos.net/">https://faucetgreenlist.snarkos.net/</a> Go to #faucet Channel and Request Tokens.</p></li><li><p>You can now interact with these dApps AleoSwap (DEX)- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://app.aleoswap.org/swap/public">https://app.aleoswap.org/swap/public</a>* AleoFinance (DEX)- app.arcane.finance AleoNames (DOMAIN)- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://testnet3.aleonames.id/">https://testnet3.aleonames.id/</a> AleoStore (NFT) — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://aleo.store/collection/create">https://aleo.store/collection/create</a> AleoTools (DEPLOY CONTRACT) — aleo.tools/develop Let’s Connect Thank you for spending time reading my article. If you’d like to delve deeper into the topics and have further questions or just want to say hi, don’t hesitate to reach out.</p></li></ol><p>Find me on:</p><p>Twitter: @EkkoNodes Support My Work If the node running guides I provide have helped you and you wish to support the continuation and enhancement of this resource, any contribution is greatly appreciated. Below is my dedicated wallet address for those who would like to contribute:</p><p>0xCE84bab3ade470A64B7EA26e7940e3149C7Fd016</p><p>About Me Hello! I’m Ekko Nodes. After years crunching numbers as an Accountant, I decided to take a leap into the vibrant world of crypto, blockchain, and Web3. With an eye for potential and a knack for discovery, I’m on a quest to unearth the most intriguing projects, the latest airdrops, and the newest nodes in the blockchain universe. My journey is one of constant learning, fueled by my passion for writing, researching, and all things tech. If you’re eager to explore the dynamic landscape of digital currencies and decentralized technologies, let’s embark on this adventure together.</p><p>Connect and Share Enjoyed this piece? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Connect with me on Twitter and let’s keep the conversation going!</p><p>Disclaimer The insights shared here are for educational and entertainment purposes only and are not to be taken as financial advice. Each individual’s journey in the crypto space is unique, and it’s crucial to conduct thorough research and consider seeking professional counsel before making investment decisions. Stay curious, tread carefully, and tailor your choices to fit your personal circumstances.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Celestia $TIA Airdrop Opportunity — Stake $MilkTIA or $TIA on Demex]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:34:01 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Demex is a decentralised App (dApp) built on the super fast and super cheap Carbon blockchain. It currently has no token and in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post has stated depositing and lending tokens will ‘score $DMX airdrop’. See the tweet below:Here is your step-by-step guide on how to qualifyStep 1 You will need to set up a Keplr wallet, buy some $TIA from a centralised exchange and then send the $TIA tokens to your Keplr wallet. I have already written a full step-by-step guide on Medi...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ad6791f70cfc6d566333aa81bbc401709d025930674f71bf5f4bb81b8237207e.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" nextheight="600" nextwidth="800" class="image-node embed"><figcaption HTMLAttributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://app.dem.exchange/?referrer=KJOYcj3">Demex</a> is a decentralised App (dApp) built on the super fast and super cheap <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://docs.carbon.network/introduction/what-is-carbon">Carbon blockchain</a>.</p><p>It currently has no token and in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post has stated depositing and lending tokens will <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://twitter.com/demexchange/status/1745028933228339265">‘score $DMX airdrop’.</a> See the tweet below:</p><h1 id="h-here-is-your-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-qualify" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Here is your step-by-step guide on how to qualify</strong></h1><p><strong>Step 1</strong></p><p>You will need to set up a Keplr wallet, buy some $TIA from a centralised exchange and then send the $TIA tokens to your Keplr wallet.</p><p>I have already written a full step-by-step guide on Medium explaining how to do this, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://medium.com/@danny_67840/is-this-the-best-airdrop-opportunity-of-2024-only-costs-12-50-and-10-minutes-of-your-time-f072654e9f01">this is the link to that guide.</a></p><p><strong>Step 2</strong></p><p>Then you need to stake some of the $TIA in your Keplr wallet in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.milkyway.zone/">MilkyWay dAapp</a> to get $MilkTia. I have also written a full step-by-step guide on how to do this and the link to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://medium.com/@danny_67840/celestia-tia-airdrop-opportunity-a-step-by-step-guide-to-milkyway-liquid-staking-f57336a88835">Medium article explaining how it is here.</a></p><p><strong>Step 3</strong></p><p>The Demex dApp is on the Carbon blockchain so you will need some of the gas token for this blockchain. The gas token is $SWTH, and you only need a very small dollar value amount of them as the gas fees are very cheap on Carbon.</p><p>To buy the $SWTH and send them to the Carbon blockchain, I use <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://ibc.fun/">ibc.fun</a>.</p><p>You connect your Keplr wallet to ibc.fun and then swap around 1 dollar of $TIA on Celestia to $SWTH on Carbon. To put it into perspective, transactions on Carbon cost around 1 $SWTH, so 100 tokens is more than enough.</p><h1 id="h-step-4" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Step 4</strong></h1><p>You now need to go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://app.dem.exchange/?referrer=KJOYcj3">Demex dApp</a> and go to the lending page, which you will find by clicking on ‘Nitron’ at the top. This is what you will see below:</p><p>The reason we have to do this first is because the lending pools are getting filled up, so at the time of writing there is no room left in the $MilkTia pool as is indicated by the full red bar.</p><p>If the $MilkTia pool is not full, you just click ‘Lend’ and then follow the prompts and confirm the transaction via your Keplr wallet, and you are done.</p><p>If the $MilkTia pool is full, you can select any of the other assets to swap some or all of your $MilkTia to then ‘Lend’ that instead.</p><p>I use the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://app.osmosis.zone/">Osmosis swap</a> dApp to do this. In the example below, I swapped half of my $MilkTia to $TIA:</p><p>You then click on the ‘Balances’ option or the ‘Nitron’ option, and you will then see my $TIA tokens ready to lend as you can see below:</p><p>When you click on the ‘Lend’ option next to your $TIA, you will see the popup below:</p><p>You can then select how much you want to lend. In the example I did the max and then click the lend button and confirm the transaction via your Keplr wallet. You will then see this ‘Lend Sucess’ popup below, and you are done.</p><h1 id="h-what-further-steps-can-you-take-if-you-want-to-potentially-qualify-for-even-more-epic-crypto-airdrops" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>What further steps can you take if you want to potentially qualify for even more epic crypto airdrops?</strong></h1><p>In 2023, I personally made over £200k from Airdrops using a straightforward yet powerful method — and I will share every step with you in this comprehensive course.</p><p>Below is a video review from a subscriber to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dannyfitzpatrick.com/cryptocurrency-airdrop-course">my course</a>:</p><h2 id="h-corrados-success-story-what-he-thought-of-the-crypto-airdrop-hunting-course-a-real-user" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/EoYf4J4GQBQ?feature=share&amp;source=post_page-----ca4567a73868--------------------------------"><strong>Corrado’s Success Story: What he Thought of the ‘Crypto Airdrop Hunting’ Course — A Real User…</strong></a></h2><h3 id="h-the-ultimate-course-to-learn-how-to-airdrop-hunt-in-cryptocurrency-in-this-video-im-excited-to-share-my-exclusive" class="text-2xl font-header !mt-6 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/EoYf4J4GQBQ?feature=share&amp;source=post_page-----ca4567a73868--------------------------------">🚀 The Ultimate Course to Learn How to Airdrop Hunt in Cryptocurrency! In this video, I’m excited to share my exclusive…</a></h3><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/EoYf4J4GQBQ?feature=share&amp;source=post_page-----ca4567a73868--------------------------------">https://youtube.com/shorts/EoYf4J4GQBQ?feature=share&amp;source=post_page-----ca4567a73868--------------------------------</a></p><p>Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of cryptocurrency or you’re a seasoned investor looking to refine your airdrop hunting skills, this course is designed for you.</p><p>As Bitcoin climbs and ‘airdrop season’ approaches, seize this opportunity to be perfectly positioned for substantial profits in 2024.</p><p>Dive deep into seven key airdrops poised to potentially offer a combined value that could potentially easily exceed £100k in payouts in 2024. These Airdrops I will teach you how to potentially get include:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Optimism</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Linea</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Scroll</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Base</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>ZK Synce</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>LayerZero</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Zora</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Celestis</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Any many many more</strong></p><p>There are also many more airdrop opportunities getting added weekly to the course as the crypto market hots up and airdrop season has arrived.</p><p>But that’s just the beginning — as you progress through the course, you’ll discover opportunities for numerous additional airdrops, each with significant earning potential.</p><p>Here is another video review from another course member:</p><p>This course isn’t just about immediate gains; it’s a gateway to creating lasting, generational wealth. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the lucrative landscape of cryptocurrency airdrops. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dannyfitzpatrick.com/cryptocurrency-airdrop-course">Enrol now and set the stage for a prosperous 2024</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing The New GameSwift Launcher Powered By GS-Force AI]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:57:22 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Recognizing the untapped potential of AI, GameSwift will harness its immense power and bring it to our ever-expanding ecosystem! We’re excited to introduce a visionary fusion of gaming, AI, and crypto in the newest version of the GameSwift Launcher. Get ready to play your favorite games and effortlessly monetize the computing power with the integration of the GPU monetization tool.Key takeaways:💻 Market opportunity: Over 1.8 billion gaming computers worldwide generate significant GPU power. ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recognizing the untapped potential of AI, GameSwift will harness its immense power and bring it to our ever-expanding ecosystem!</p><p>We’re excited to introduce a visionary fusion of gaming, AI, and crypto in the newest version of the GameSwift Launcher.</p><p>Get ready to play your favorite games and effortlessly monetize the computing power with the integration of the GPU monetization tool.</p><h2 id="h-key-takeaways" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></h2><p>💻 Market opportunity: Over 1.8 billion gaming computers worldwide generate significant GPU power.</p><p>🛠 Dedicated Development: The GameSwift team has dedicated over 1.5 years to developing a unique game launcher app that monetizes the GPU power of gamers’ computers for AI.</p><p>🧠 GPU Power Utilization: When not gaming, players can opt to allow their GPU power to be utilized for AI and machine learning computations.</p><p>💰 Revenue Sharing: 85% of the revenue from this source will be distributed to players who contribute their GPU power. This compensation will be available in various forms, including fiat currency, cryptocurrency, or gift cards.</p><p>📈 $GSWIFT Stakers Benefit: Those staking $GSWIFT tokens will receive the remaining 15% of the total revenue. This initiative marks the introduction of the first AI real yield in both the crypto and gaming industries.</p><p>🆙 Upcoming Upgrade: A significant update to the launcher is expected in late December. This upgrade will allow users to express their willingness to share their GPU power for AI computations.</p><p>Statistics reveal a staggering fact: there are over 1.8 billion gaming computers globally, each equipped with advanced graphics cards generating significant GPU power. This immense computing power, unfortunately, goes largely unused year after year.</p><p>In an unprecedented move, the digital landscape is about to be transformed with the launch of a pioneering technology developed by the GameSwift team for over 1.5 years: a gaming platform that integrates AI and GPU power to provide new ways of monetization. This innovative platform is not just another gaming launcher; it’s a trailblazer in AI, leveraging the untapped GPU power of gamers’ computers for AI operations — a first in the industry.</p><p>Central to this revolutionary platform is the ability to monetize the GPU power of gamers’ computers. When not engaged in gaming, users can harness their GPU power for AI and machine learning computations. This model is a game-changer, literally turning idle time into an earning opportunity. It’s an ingenious solution to the increasing demand for AI computational power, providing a win-win scenario for gamers and AI developers.</p><h2 id="h-gameswift-launcher-your-gateway-to-play-and-earn" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>GameSwift Launcher: Your Gateway to “Play and Earn”</strong></h2><p>The platform introduces the “Play and Earn” model, a paradigm shift in the gaming industry. Gamers now have a dual advantage: the enjoyment of gaming and the opportunity to earn by contributing to AI operations. This feature marks a significant departure from traditional gaming platforms, adding an attractive financial incentive to the gaming experience.</p><p>You can download our app on your computer and continue playing your favorite games, including over 150 titles like World of Tanks and Metin2. Our library is constantly upgraded; we estimate we will have 1000 titles by the end of 2024. When you’re done playing, instead of turning off your computer, your graphics card begins earning for you by powering AI operations.</p><h2 id="h-how-does-it-work" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>How Does It Work?</strong></h2><p>With the rapid growth of the AI sector, computational power becomes critical, especially in machine learning processes. Our proprietary tool, “GameSwift AIGent,” taps into this demand, selling and monetizing this computational capacity. As a player, you receive payments in your preferred form — fiat, crypto, or gift cards.</p><h2 id="h-what-does-this-mean-for-the-dollargswift-community" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>What Does This Mean for the $GSWIFT Community?</strong></h2><p>A substantial 85% of the generated profit goes directly to the players. The remaining 15% is distributed as Real Yield to those who stake their $GSWIFT tokens in our designated smart contract.</p><p>This way, $GSWIFT becomes your ticket to monetizing AI technology, where the sky’s the limit. Currently, we have 40,000 players on our platform. With the introduction of GameSwift AIGent, we are ready to compete in a market of 1.8 billion gamers. The potential for growth and monetization is virtually limitless.</p><h2 id="h-be-ready-for-the-next-big-step" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Be Ready for the Next Big Step</strong></h2><p>Soon, we will roll out a major update to the launcher, beginning to collect initial volunteers willing to trade their processor’s computational power for payment. In this phase, we aim to assess market demand and adjust our infrastructure accordingly. The next step? Mass adoption.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey, merging gaming with the frontier of AI technology and opening a world of possibilities for gamers and AI enthusiasts alike.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Automating Chemical Entity Recognition: Creating Your ChemNER Model]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:32:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I’ve always had a strong interest in chemistry, and it has played a significant role in shaping both my academic and professional journey. As a data professional with a background in chemistry, I’ve found many ways to apply both my scientific and research skills like creativity, curiosity, patience, keen observation, and analysis to data projects. In this article, I’ll walk you through the development of a simple Named Entity Recognition (NER) model that I’ve dubbed ChemNER. This model can id...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve always had a strong interest in chemistry, and it has played a significant role in shaping both my academic and professional journey. As a data professional with a background in chemistry, I’ve found many ways to apply both my scientific and research skills like creativity, curiosity, patience, keen observation, and analysis to data projects. In this article, I’ll walk you through the development of a simple Named Entity Recognition (NER) model that I’ve dubbed ChemNER. This model can identify chemical compounds within text and classify them into categories such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, or carboxylic acids.</p><h2 id="h-tldr" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><p>If you just want to play around with the ChemNER model and/or use the Streamlit app I made, you can access them via the links below:</p><p><strong><em>HuggingFace link:</em></strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://huggingface.co/victormurcia/en_chemner">https://huggingface.co/victormurcia/en_chemner</a></p><p><strong><em>Streamlit App</em></strong>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chemner-5i7mrvyelw79tzasxwy96x.streamlit.app/">ChemNER Link</a></p><h1 id="h-introduction" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Introduction</strong></h1><p>NER approaches can be generally classified into one of the following 3 categories:</p><ul><li><p>Lexicon-based: Define a dictionary of classes and terms</p></li><li><p>Rule-based: Define rules the terms that correspond to each class</p></li><li><p>Machine Learning (ML) — based: Let the model learn the naming rules from a training corpus</p></li></ul><p>Each of these approaches has their strengths and limitations and as always, a more complicated and sophisticated model isn’t always the best approach.</p><p>In this case, the lexicon-based approach would be limiting in terms of scope since for every class of compounds we are interested in classifying we’d have to manually define ALL the compounds that fall within that category. In other words, for this approach to be all encompassing you’d need to manually enter every chemical compound for every compound class.</p><p>The ML approach could be the most powerful way to go, however, annotating a dataset can be quite laborious (spoiler alert: I’ll end up training a model but I want to show the entire process for educational purposes). Instead, how about we start with some predefined naming rules?</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Duet Protocol Global Market Recap and Outlook — 20231120]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:32:10 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Unlock the full potential of your trading strategy on pro.duet.finance! 🚀 Experience up to 100x leverage, dive into 30+ assets including FX, stocks, commodities, indices, and more, all in a highly liquid & smooth platform. Plus, enjoy the industry’s highest reward ratio with up to 80% trading fees returned to you! Hedge against crypto dumps and access traditional markets without leaving the crypto sphere. 💸📈💹 #TradeWithDuet #CryptoMeetsTraditionalUS stocks rallied for a third straight wee...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><em>Unlock the full potential of your trading strategy on </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="http://pro.duet.finance/"><em>pro.duet.finance!</em></a><em> 🚀</em></p><p><em>Experience up to 100x leverage, dive into 30+ assets including FX, stocks, commodities, indices, and more, all in a highly liquid &amp; smooth platform. Plus, enjoy the industry’s highest reward ratio with up to 80% trading fees returned to you! Hedge against crypto dumps and access traditional markets without leaving the crypto sphere. 💸📈💹</em></p><p><em>#TradeWithDuet #CryptoMeetsTraditional</em></p></blockquote><p>US stocks rallied for a third straight week, largely recovering the past three months’ declines. The recent market reaction is reminiscent of this summer’s initial reaction to cooling inflation. The narrative is markets rebounding on confirmation the Fed is done hiking for this cycle, evidenced by the Fed hinting smaller hikes and faster-than-expected inflation decline alongside the jobs data. The shift in policy expectations and actual market rates benefited equities, bonds, non-USD currencies, and crypto alike. On Friday, President Biden is expected to sign a stopgap spending bill, formally averting a government shutdown this weekend, greeted calmly by markets.</p><p>The US 10-year yield briefly broke below 4.38% on Friday while the 2-year yield dropped under 4.80%, both hitting 2-month intraday lows. UK 10Y yields fell to May lows.</p><p>In the near term, market expectations around the timing and magnitude of rate cuts will likely keep swinging but not too wildly. The timing is seen fluctuating between May-July (currently May pricing) while the magnitude is seen ranging 75–150bps (currently 100bps, up from 70bps a month ago which is already exaggerated since the Fed itself only forecasts 20bps). The economy would have to be quite gloomy for cuts to start earlier than May or exceed 100bps initially. So short-end pricing looks largely done for now, while the long-end remains uncertain given still-present supply, deficit, and political chaos issues if anything worsening. The futures positioning data also shows shorts have barely eased the past two weeks and have risen.</p><p>The USD weakened recently alongside cooling rate hike expectations, seeing its largest weekly drop in 4 months via the DXY index. Non-USD currencies including CNY rallied strongly last week, with the yuan quickly advancing from the 7.30 line towards 7.25. Seasonal factors also favor yuan strength in the final two months of the year, related to corporate conversion trends (selling foreign currency to buy yuan). Fundamentally, the return outlook for USD competitors also remains poor, limiting how much the greenback’s appeal can be eroded at the current juncture.</p><p>From a positioning standpoint, dollar net longs are not at low relative levels, so some unwinding impetus exists:</p><p>Benefiting from the weaker dollar and yields, gold and silver rallied hard as the SEC looks set to delay the physical ETF decision again absent surprises. Cryptos bounced and consolidated with altcoins outperforming relatively:</p><p>US equity short covering pressure continued releasing with diverging tech performance — unprofitable tech surged while megacaps were relatively muted. Regional banks and highest short interest names saw above-average gains while consumer staples got dumped.</p><p>Last week’s outstanding performers shared key traits of benefiting from lower rates/oil and weak prior performance, suggesting the rebound is largely an unwind of recent shocks. The 10% August-October correction had three distinct stages/drivers — August’s normal pullback, September’s rate volatility shock, October’s geopolitical crisis. For now, the equity bounce is erasing the rate volatility and geopolitical impact but performance does not yet reflect cyclical upside growth expectations.</p><p>We can’t simplistically call the market as pricing growth or value, since significant internal bifurcations exist. For instance, consumption cyclicals, financials, transports still price a typical recession while various tech and energy names have little to no recession priced in:</p><h2 id="h-openai-board-ousts-ceo-sam-altman" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>[OpenAI Board Ousts CEO Sam Altman]</strong></h2><p>There were two sources of contention:</p><p>Safety vs commercialization debate: There has always been debate within OpenAI about safety and commercialization of AI tech since its founding. (Altman and the other departing co-founder Greg Brockman leaned aggressive while the board members ousting Altman, led by OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, were more conservative.) These disputes led to Elon Musk cutting ties with OpenAI in 2018 and a batch of employees leaving in 2020 to start competitor Anthropic.Altman’s entrepreneurial ambitions: Altman had sought to raise billions from Middle East sovereign wealth funds to start an AI chip startup rivaling Nvidia, intensifying board tensions.This sent Microsoft shares tumbling over 2% at midday before closing down nearly 1.7%, despite hitting all-time intraday highs in recent days. An OpenAI shift to conservative anti-commercialization control would clearly be a negative for Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Nadella was reportedly “furious” over the ouster since it further weakens Microsoft’s grip on OpenAI. It was already odd they invested $10B without a board seat, and Microsoft has been eager to commercialize OpenAI’s work. For now, Ilya Sutskever’s side seems poor at external communications with zero extra explanation after the incident. This will be hard to win over public opinion without changes, and current board members may face pressure to resign as well.</p><p>Additionally, Google parent Alphabet which delayed the launch of its proclaimed “most powerful AI model” LaMDA to Q1 2023 fell nearly 1.2%, breaking its October 24 highs reached this week (though OpenAI turmoil should be positive for Google’s AI efforts).</p><p>Other related names affected were Sam’s crypto project WorldCoin down, and AI leaders in crypto Bittensor (TAO) up 25%, Render (RNDR) up 8%. (Feeling they have a chance now?)</p><h2 id="h-biden-xi-achieved-some-rapprochement-but-not-economically" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>[Biden-Xi Achieved Some Rapprochement But Not Economically]</strong></h2><p>Xi came to San Francisco last week with the twin missions of stabilizing US-China relations and restoring investor confidence in China’s economy. Expectations were low for the meetings, but the outcomes met them. Biden called it real progress, with deals reportedly struck on military communications, fentanyl, and AI.</p><p>The usually aloof Xi showed a warmer, gracious side in San Francisco. He reminisced with Biden about his first US visit 38 years ago, openly accepted a NBA team jersey gifted by California’s governor, and even said he’d send pandas to American zoos.</p><p>The Wall Street Journal’s headline cast it as “Xi Fails to Reassure U.S. Business Leaders on China Investment Climate: Foreign capital is fleeing China as the country’s leader makes first visit in six years” noting Xi did not discuss any initiatives on future trade and investment ties with the US, calling the remarks “general”. But others saw the speech as conciliatory, saying “He could have given a much more radical, nationalistic speech, defending China.”</p><p>In fact, Xi did state China will create a “first class business environment” and improve mechanisms protecting international investor rights. He also said “We’ll take more ‘heart-warming’ measures, such as improving visa and residency policies for foreigners,” adding access will become smoother for financial, healthcare, and digital payment services. “All of this is to make it easier for foreign companies to invest in and operate in China.” However, the issue is those access improvements have long been underway so are not news. Foreign investors now care more about safeguarding legal rights and fair competition, hence views Xi sidestepped the crux.</p><h2 id="h-chinese-market-response-to-biden-xi-talks" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>[Chinese Market Response to Biden-Xi Talks]</strong></h2><p>Global stocks were still rising last week, but China’s CSI 300 index posted one of its worst weeks in about a month. Foreigners dumped 5 billion yuan of Chinese stocks, exacerbating the selloff. China faces unprecedented 3 straight years of losses for A-shares.</p><p>Of course this wasn’t all due to the Biden-Xi meeting. The property sector remains the core of persistent weakness in China, flaring worries again last week. Data Thursday showed October new home prices posted the biggest 8-year drop while the resale market saw the largest 9-year decline.</p><h2 id="h-inflection-point-in-global-fight-against-inflation" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>[Inflection Point in Global Fight Against Inflation]</strong></h2><p>Latest data last week showed UK consumer price growth slowed to 4.6% (4.8% expected), Eurozone October final HICP decelerated sharply from September’s 4.3% to 2.9%, and adding the earlier 3.2% US CPI print, this bolsters expectations that central banks may ease off the brakes and cut rates next year. Markets predominantly expect the Bank of England to start cutting rates from May 2023, followed by the Fed and ECB in June.</p><p>For most people, housing and medical costs are fixed for periods via contracts. Stripping those out, monthly inflation US households face has fallen to 2.6%:</p><h2 id="h-walmart-worried-about-looming-deflation" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>[Walmart Worried About Looming Deflation]</strong></h2><p>Speaking at an investor conference, Walmart’s CFO described the current US pricing situation with the word “deflation”, noting we may be headed for months of falling prices. “General merchandise prices have been declining and the rate of deflation has accelerated over the past several weeks or months…We could see some deflation/price decreases in dry grocery consumables in the coming weeks and months.” No one knows fluctuations in everyday good prices better than large superstore management. When they use the term “deflation”, it at least indicates parts of the market are currently seeing declining price indices. The CFO also said they saw some concerning signs in sales and volume the last 2 weeks of October trailing the rest of Q3.</p><p>Walmart, McDonalds, etc are typical consumer stocks and in the essentials part of consumption. The past 2 years of high inflation allowed consumer companies to aggressively raise prices under cover of input costs and supply chain disruptions, successfully passing higher costs to consumers. So most industries actually expanded profit margins despite higher costs, especially large companies with pricing power.</p><p>US PPI for October came in cooler than expected at +1.3% YoY and fell -0.5% MoM, the biggest monthly drop in 3.5 years since April 2020.</p><p>Warren Buffett’s Berkshire dumped consumer stocks including GM, Johnson &amp; Johnson, P&amp;G, and Kraft Heinz last quarter. Consumer share is now just 12%, not matching his proclaimed preferences for stable, brand-name companies resilient to economic fluctuations.</p><h2 id="h-deflation-doesnt-necessarily-benefit-stocks" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>[Deflation Doesn’t Necessarily Benefit Stocks]</strong></h2><p>If prices fall faster prompting the Fed to cut rates from current high levels -</p><p>Impact on USD (likely negative):</p><p>Easing implies more accommodative policy which tends to reduce foreign demand for USD assets, leading to potential currency depreciation. Unless a major crisis triggers safe haven flows, which would briefly aid the dollar.</p><p>Impact on US Treasuries (typically positive):</p><p>Rate cuts almost assure declining bond yields, boosting Treasury prices. Thus US bonds, including most higher grade fixed income, tend to perform well during easing cycles.</p><p>Impact on Stocks (uncertain):</p><p>Equity reaction depends on the reasons and context for easing. If responding to risks of slowing growth or recession, initial stock response may not be positive since markets would focus more on deteriorating fundamentals. However, over time rate cuts typically reduce corporate borrowing costs and stimulate growth, which can eventually support stocks.</p><p>Impact on Commodities (uncertain):</p><p>Commodities response is also complex. On one hand, a weaker dollar may lift dollar-denominated commodities. On the other hand, easing due to growth concerns may imply weaker demand and thus pressure prices.</p><h1 id="h-bofa-fund-manager-survey" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>BofA Fund Manager Survey</strong></h1><p>Investors cut cash, add bonds, first overweight stocks since April 2022:</p><p>Cash allocations dropped from 5.3% to 4.7%, lowest since November 2021 and biggest 1-month reduction this year. 4.7% cash is still mildly above the historical average in neutral territory. Below 5% is when BofA considers their cash signal triggered. If cash continues falling under 4%, their model would flash a “sell” signal reflecting investors getting too aggressive adding risk assets amid over-optimism on the economy:</p><p>Retail investors are clearly more bullish on stocks than institutions now, but the gap has narrowed this year amid some improvement in institutional bearishness. AAII shows retail allocation 64% bullish at the moment, while FMS has institutions net 2% overweight:</p><p>Adding a BofA Private Bank client survey, equity allocation is now 59% of AUM, above the 56% average since 2005 but below every year of the past decade except 2020:</p><p>Investors overweight tech, healthcare stocks while underweight Europe, utilities</p><p>Biggest 1-month changes are adding to bonds, tech, telecom and sticking with materials, cash, industrials:</p><p>Most crowded trades are long mega cap tech, short China, and long short-term Treasuries.</p><h1 id="h-positioning-and-fund-flows" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Positioning and Fund Flows</strong></h1><p>Goldman noted that “over the past 10 days CTAs have purchased close to $70bn of US equities…the largest 10-day buy in our records.”</p><p>Goldman estimates ~$140 billion of global short covering since early November. Buy flows expected to persist at least another week absent surprises. Some markets have greater positioning unwind needs still, like small caps requiring more buy-to-covers.</p><p>Of course, the cost is CTAs are now more balanced after this massive buying frenzy, limiting future repositioning momentum:</p><p>However, we’re in a period of concentrated corporate buyback activity expected through mid-December, which will be very strong supplementary buy flows. Estimated $40 billion in buybacks last week:</p><p>Deutsche Bank’s measure shows overall US equity positioning surged sharply since late October but still only at 49th percentile presently. Discretionary positioning rebounded more strongly to mildly overweight (69th percentile) while systematic remains low at 34th percentile.</p><p>Some CTA fund exposure bounceback:</p><p>Equity funds took in strongest inflows in 2 months at $23.5 billion, mainly from the US ($25.8 billion) while other regions saw outflows. Money market funds got a 4th week of inflows but slower than recently.</p><p>CFTC data (through Nov 14th), overall US equity net longs rose a second straight week, increasing across main indices.</p><p>On bonds, aggregate net shorts rose on higher 10Y shorts offsetting other tenors.</p><p>FX total positioning remains close to neutral. Euro net longs surged but offset by other currency longs dropping.</p><p>On commodities, investors further reduced oil net longs to historic lows. Copper shorts edged up slightly this week while gold longs fell sharply from elevated levels.</p><h1 id="h-sentiment" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Sentiment</strong></h1><blockquote><p><em>Goldman: Extreme greed</em></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><em>BofA: Little changed, Buy signal</em></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><em>AAII: Little changed, Bullish</em></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><em>CNN: Surged, Greed</em></p></blockquote><h1 id="h-week-ahead" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Week Ahead</strong></h1><p>Thursday Nov 23, US markets closed for Thanksgiving holiday and only open half day Friday, usually one of the lowest volume days of the year for stocks. Absent surprises, expect markets to churn narrowly around last week’s closing levels.</p><p>Earnings season wraps up with AI leader Nvidia reporting this week. Street expects Q3 revenue at $16.079B, up 171% YoY. Adjusted net income at $8.419B, up 478% YoY. Average price target $628.68.</p><p>$16B 20Y Treasury auction this week seen as another test of bond market’s appetite for supply. If poor auction results spike yields again, it could even prompt Fed reaction to soften over the medium-term.</p><blockquote><p><em>Unlock the full potential of your trading strategy on </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="http://pro.duet.finance/"><em>pro.duet.finance!</em></a><em> 🚀</em></p><p><em>Experience up to 100x leverage, dive into 30+ assets including FX, stocks, commodities, indices, and more, all in a highly liquid &amp; smooth platform. Plus, enjoy the industry’s highest reward ratio with up to 80% trading fees returned to you! Hedge against crypto dumps and access traditional markets without leaving the crypto sphere. 💸📈💹</em></p><p><em>#TradeWithDuet #CryptoMeetsTraditional</em></p></blockquote>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Living Color: Designing through synesthesia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I’m seven-years old, sitting on the playground at elementary school, surrounded by my pint-sized peers from class. With the school’s spelling bee rapidly approaching, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to do some prep work. One of the boys, in a flurry of false bravado, claims he can spell anything. Naturally, we opt to test his conceit. “Spell minute,” someone shouts out. With a cocky grin he replies, “M-I-N-I-T.” I look at him like, what? Can you believe this guy? I take it upon myself to be the...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’m seven-years old, sitting on the playground at elementary school, surrounded by my pint-sized peers from class. With the school’s spelling bee rapidly approaching, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to do some prep work. One of the boys, in a flurry of false bravado, claims he can spell anything. Naturally, we opt to test his conceit. “Spell minute,” someone shouts out. With a cocky grin he replies, “M-I-N-I-T.”</p><p>I look at him like, what? Can you believe this guy? I take it upon myself to be the one to correct him. And then it happens. In just a few words, I forever change my life. “That’s not right,” I blurt out. “You need yellow in there and blue at the end.”</p><p>Everyone grows really quiet. They look at me like I’m from a different planet. Why? What did I do? A girl cracks, “Yellow? Blue? What does that mean?” I nervously say, “Well, ‘U’ is yellow and ‘E’ is blue so you actually spell it M-I-N-U-T-E.”</p><p>More silence. It’s a deafening sound and the first time I really understand that the way I process things is very different from my classmates.</p><p>Here’s the thing. My brain sees letters and numbers as a color palette — the exact same color palette for as long as I can remember. For example, if you write the number ‘20’ in green on a white piece of paper, I see green on the page but if I look away, I see a light blue “2” and a black “0” in my mind.</p><p>There’s a term for my condition: synesthesia. In Greek it means “to perceive together.” It can make for strange interconnections. Some synesthetes smell in color. Others see sounds in color, or in my case I see numbers, words, and letters.</p><p>I didn’t know any of this then of course. Back then, all I felt was that everyone thought I was strange. It’s scary enough learning that your normal is no one else’s. As an adult, I now recognize that my experience pales in comparison to what others who are neurodivergent often have to endure but, at the time, the teasing for being different was immensely difficult.</p><p>For a period of time, it felt like the closest people around me had turned away. Some of them threatened to tell the teachers I was cheating. I can remember this one girl warning the others during a test, “Cover your paper or she’ll see the color and then memorize it!” All this for seeing some things through a different lens. It seems silly now, but I was absolutely mortified then.</p><p>I found an outlet by throwing myself more fully into sports. I literally signed up for every local team: soccer, swimming, basketball — anything with team that would give me a physical outlet. It allowed me to form relationships with people who didn’t judge me for my learning challenge. They only knew me as the girl who passed the ball or cheered them on in the pool. I still cheer my team on today by the way, only it’s a different squad: part of the awesome Microsoft Viva UX team I lead.</p><p>I didn’t tell my parents for the longest time. I didn’t want them to think I’m weird like the kids did. When I finally did reveal my “secret,” they thought it was the coolest thing ever. They told me that not everybody learns the same way. It doesn’t mean I’m smart or dumb. It means I’m different. One day, I’ll see the power of that to succeed and all the people mocking me today will see that it’s okay to be different. In that way, I would win.</p><p>After this experience, you’d think that color and design would be the last place I would end up pursuing. However, I’ve always loved art and design. I definitely got that from my brother: He’s an immensely talented artist (as is my whole family for that matter) who I greatly admire.</p><p>I have a real fondness for space and color theory. The spatial piece, having to deal with cognitive load on a screen, is actually common for us synesthetes. We need a focal point. You can’t just be putting all this information on a screen and hope the user is going to figure out what you’re trying to convey. Adding my diverse view into design reviews brings a unique perspective.</p><p>I’ve also learned to trust my intuition. It almost always serves me well. Perhaps, most of all, I like design because it’s subjective. It’s open to interpretation, it embraces and encourages the uniqueness of the creator. My different way of seeing the world is a powerful tool and not a hinderance.</p><p>I think one of the most important moments in my journey was learning my power had a name. I still remember confiding my truth in someone and her telling me it was real and giving me its namesake. Of course, I looked it up right away. There it was, in black and white (for you, but different colors for me). It confirmed EVERYTHING happening in my brain since I was seven years old. It wasn’t just me. I was different but not alone.</p><p>From there, I started to share my story with other people as I am doing here. The most excited responses I get come from people with similar challenges. Turns out, there are quite a few of us out there in the design field. Sometimes, we compare our personal color palettes (they’re different and unique by the way, just like each of us).</p><p>That doesn’t mean it’s always been easy, this converting what I see into words. My team and I often laugh together when I tell them I can “sense” something isn’t aligned. The palette feels off. There’s sensory overload happening. I’ve also messed up many a developer’s coding instructions with my palette, forcing me to go back and fix things. I think that more than anything, my experience has changed how I perceive learning and made me very empathetic. I want to learn how other people learn and am passionate about embracing those different styles in my life and especially at work. In my current role as a partner director of design, I try and make sure that people are heard, that their different perspectives are encouraged, because it helps ensure that we find the best path forward.</p><p>It feels empowering to recognize that something I once thought made me strange, is actually amazing for that very reason. My perceived pitfall ended up being a strong part of me. In that sense, it’s a superpower, one I am grateful for every day. My hope is that everyone who learns differently can find and embrace their superpowers as well.</p><p><em>To stay in the know with Microsoft Design check out our </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://microsoft.design/"><em>website</em></a><em>, follow us on </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="http://www.twitter.com/microsoftdesign"><em>Twitter</em></a><em> and </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="http://www.instagram.com/microsoft.design"><em>Instagram</em></a><em>, or join our </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="http://insider.windows.com/"><em>Windows</em></a><em> or </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://insider.office.com/"><em>Office </em></a><em>Insider program. And if you are interested in working with us at Microsoft, head over to </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="http://aka.ms/designcareers"><em>aka.ms/DesignCareers</em></a><em>.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to the Drawing Board]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:06:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the last few years, I’ve had a series of unfortunate events that created some big changes in my life. My wife came out, we divorced, and I was laid off — those are just the highlights. Understandably, I was in an existential slump. An old friend of mine suggested I get back into drawing. For as long as I can remember I have doodled all over anything I could. Before getting into poetry, I wanted to be an animator or a cartoonist. The “funnies” were my favorite section of the newspaper. I ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the last few years, I’ve had a series of unfortunate events that created some big changes in my life. My wife came out, we divorced, and I was laid off — those are just the highlights.</p><p>Understandably, I was in an existential slump.</p><p>An old friend of mine suggested I get back into drawing. For as long as I can remember I have doodled all over anything I could. Before getting into poetry, I wanted to be an animator or a cartoonist.</p><p>The “funnies” were my favorite section of the newspaper. I read them daily, especially on Sunday. I often doodled characters and comics when I should have been paying attention in class.</p><p>In high school, I began to write poetry. My poems were often accompanied by doodles. My interest and skill in art led me to a career in graphic design and marketing. As the years went by, drawing for fun faded away.</p><p>Now that I was in a moment of crisis, my friend’s words called me back to the pencil and paper I had left behind.</p><p>Years before the divorce, I had signed up for an art school online, the School of Visual Storytelling. I had started classes but life caught up to me. I decided to go back to it to help jump-start my journey back to myself.</p><p>Going back to the basics helped get my brain reconnected to my hand, a connection I was not aware was severed. It felt good drawing shapes over and over. A task I hated in college. Shapes turned to objects, and objects became characters. One day I realized I was drawing the same two characters. One was a scruffy-looking muppet character, the other was a blocky Cyclops.</p><p>After some sketching and writing, I made my first comic.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[🪂 Oliive Incentivized Testnet Confirmed Airdrop ~ 40% of total supply for Community #Airdrop @0xOlive 🪂Run On #Arbitrum]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@32825/oliive-incentivized-testnet-confirmed-airdrop-40-of-total-supply-for-community-airdrop-0xolive-run-on-arbitrum</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:05:48 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Let’s Start the Blog 👇 🔸 Investment: $0 🔸Tasks as Follow: Complete Testnet Tasks, Zealy Tasks, Galxe Tasks. 🔸 Expected Earning: $200 to $500 ▶️ The Olive Incentivized Testnet on #arbitrum is active and we can participate. Completing the whole tasks won’t take more than 10 minutes. How to Join 👇 ▶️ ✨ Step by Step Video Guide here: https://www.youtube.com/@airdropsense ▶️ First Get Arbitrum Goerli ETH: https://faucet.triangleplatform.com/arbitrum/goerli]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Let’s Start the Blog 👇</strong></p><p>🔸 <strong>Investment</strong>: $0</p><p>🔸<strong>Tasks as Follow</strong>: Complete Testnet Tasks, Zealy Tasks, Galxe Tasks.</p><p>🔸 <strong>Expected Earning</strong>: $200 to $500</p><p>▶️ The Olive Incentivized Testnet on #arbitrum is active and we can participate. Completing the whole tasks won’t take more than 10 minutes.</p><p><strong>How to Join 👇</strong></p><p>▶️ ✨ <strong>Step by Step Video Guide here:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.youtube.com/@airdropsense">https://www.youtube.com/@airdropsense</a></p><p>▶️ <strong>First Get Arbitrum Goerli ETH:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://faucet.triangleplatform.com/arbitrum/goerli">https://faucet.triangleplatform.com/arbitrum/goerli</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Duet Protocol Global Market Recap and Outlook — 20230925]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:52:25 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Market OverviewStock and Bond MarketAmid the Federal Reserve’s firm stance, surging government bond yields, and an imminent government shutdown, such risks have intensified investor panic, casting a shadow over the prospects of the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) fell 2.9% last week, but it still retains a rise of 12.8% for the year. To give back all of its gains from 2023, it has a long way to go. The Nasdaq 100 Index fell nearly 3.5%, and the Russell 2000 performed even worse, dr...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 id="h-market-overview" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Market Overview</strong></h1><h2 id="h-stock-and-bond-market" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Stock and Bond Market</strong></h2><p>Amid the Federal Reserve’s firm stance, surging government bond yields, and an imminent government shutdown, such risks have intensified investor panic, casting a shadow over the prospects of the U.S. stock market.</p><p>The S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX) fell 2.9% last week, but it still retains a rise of 12.8% for the year. To give back all of its gains from 2023, it has a long way to go. The Nasdaq 100 Index fell nearly 3.5%, and the Russell 2000 performed even worse, dropping almost 4%.</p><p>The sectors that suffered the most were non-essential consumer goods and real estate, with healthcare and utilities experiencing smaller declines.</p><p>Both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have fallen more than 6% from their highs at the end of July. The past week was especially unsettling for investors, marking the worst week since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10. This is mainly because the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates high for longer than anticipated, triggering a sell-off in U.S. stocks and bonds.</p><p>EPFR data shows that investors are selling global stocks at the fastest pace this year. As of last Wednesday, there was a net sale of $16.9 billion in stocks during the week, while investors bought $2.5 billion in bonds, marking 26 consecutive weeks of inflows.</p><p>European stocks have seen 28 consecutive weeks of outflows, with investors losing $3.1 billion in the past week.</p><p>With soaring oil prices, energy stocks recorded their largest weekly inflow since March, totaling $600 million.</p><p>Investors also withdrew $300 million from gold and $43 billion from money market funds. So far this year, investors have put $1 trillion in cash into money market funds.</p><p>At the same time, they have invested $147 billion in U.S. government bonds so far this year.</p><p>The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury bond is moving inversely to its price and is approaching a 16-year high. High bond yields offer attractive investment returns to investors, which are seen as virtually risk-free, undermining the appeal of stocks. The yield spread between 2-year and 10-year Treasuries has eased, hitting its lowest level since May last week, mainly due to higher long-term yields.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What I learned after a month of intensive MEV bot study]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:51:09 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[MEV is a tempting space. It’s only natural that news of alpha will draw people in. But do we really understand what we are up against when we enter this arena? Today, I would like to share some insights gained after almost a month of researching MEV. Bear in mind that one month is rarely enough to make someone an expert. So this post is sort of like an introduction to what will come after — “how to build your own working MEV bot”. Please take this content with a grain of salt.IntroductionHow ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MEV is a tempting space. It’s only natural that news of alpha will draw people in. But do we really understand what we are up against when we enter this arena?</p><p><strong>Today, I would like to share some insights gained after almost a month of researching MEV.</strong> Bear in mind that one month is rarely enough to make someone an expert. So this post is sort of like an introduction to what will come after — “how to build your own working MEV bot”. Please take this content with a grain of salt.</p><h1 id="h-introduction" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Introduction</strong></h1><p><strong>How long does it take to build a profitable MEV bot? And how should I begin?</strong></p><p>In the posts to come, starting with this one, we’ll be asking ourselves the 5 questions below. By asking them and searching for answers, we will get a feeling of whether this quest is worth taking.</p><ol><li><p><strong>Power dynamics of MEV ecosystem: Understanding order flows (Part 1)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>What are the base hardware requirements? And how much capital should I invest in to start? (Part 1)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>What language should I use? Python, Javascript, Golang, Rust? (Part 2)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>What is necessary to become profitable? (Part 3)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>How can we search for alpha? (Part 3)</strong></p></li></ol><p>We begin by analyzing the risks associated with MEV trading and then gradually progress to understanding how we can mitigate these risks and turn the tides in our favor.</p><p>Let us begin then.</p><h1 id="h-power-dynamics-of-mev-ecosystem-understanding-order-flows" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Power dynamics of MEV ecosystem: Understanding order flows</strong></h1><p>This, in my opinion, is the most important aspect of MEV everyone should be aware of. We should always understand the dynamics of the game we are playing.</p><p>Order flow, in simple terms, refers to the <strong>flow of trading orders generated by multiple market participants</strong>. This can encompass trade and order book data on CEXs, as well as swap transactions on DEXs.</p><p>While some people may draw comparisons between MEV trading and HFT in TradFi, from what I have observed so far, the MEV space is quite distinct. There are certainly some similarities, as both require proximity to where orders and data/information are generated.</p><p>In HFT, it is crucial to generate high trading volumes in order to attain VIP status on an exchange and reduce commission fees. Additionally, many exchanges provide 2x to 4x faster connections to their HTTPS and WSS connections, allowing for an edge over other retail traders (although most exchanges won’t openly disclose this service if asked). HFT teams also colocate their servers next to or within the exchange to expedite order transmission.</p><p>Similar principles apply to MEV. Understanding how your transactions are routed before finalizing in a new block is imperative. By observing how MEV traders execute their orders, one can discern the notable differences compared to retail traders.</p><ol><li><p><strong>Transaction watching/fishing from the public mempool</strong></p></li></ol><p>Users send their transactions to the mempool, with the hope of securing a spot in the newly added block. These transactions are then routed to public nodes worldwide. However, it’s important to note that these mempools lack synchronization, resulting in the absence of a global mempool concept. For those interested in exploring the source code for mempools, referring to <strong>geth</strong> would provide valuable insights. In geth, mempools are referred to as Transaction Pools.</p><p>Searchers (we’ll call MEV traders ‘searchers’) will access these public data from the mempool and select transactions that could potentially profit them.</p><p><strong>2. Running simulations</strong></p><p>Searchers will proceed to run simulations on the chosen transactions using their privately owned nodes. The purpose of these simulations is to observe how the execution of these selected transactions will impact the state of the blockchain.</p><p>One approach to achieve this involves creating a locally hardforked mainnet, where each transaction can be executed within an isolated EVM environment. By meticulously analyzing the opcodes, searchers can gain insights into how the transactions will unfold. To facilitate this process, searchers can employ tools such as <strong>revm</strong> and <strong>arbiter</strong>.</p><p>EVM creates a virtual environment where a single transaction can be executed to observe state changes. But, more often than not, we hope to simulate multiple transactions as bundles at once, so we would tweak the codebase a little to meet our needs, or use services like:</p><p><strong>3. Sending transaction bundles to Builders</strong></p><p>If the simulated output shows promise, searchers will proceed to bundle their transactions together with the ones selected from the public mempool. The purpose of this bundling is to ensure that their transactions are executed either before or after the public transactions, enabling strategies such as front-running, back-running, or sandwiching. Validators will then execute the transactions within the bundle in the specific order, ensuring that the simulated results unfold exactly as expected.</p><p>To accomplish this, searchers utilize private relays where transactions bypass the mempool and instead go through builders like Flashbots.</p><p>Below is a table listing 38 known builders:</p><p>Presently, there exist four dominant builders that hold nearly 90% of the market share. Searchers typically send their bundled transactions to all four builders, and sometimes even more, ensuring that their bundles have a high likelihood of being included <em>(a practice followed by 89% of searchers)</em>. Unless other searchers are also attempting to add the same bundle, it is probable that the bundled transactions will find a place in a newly created block. Otherwise, searchers may find themselves involved in tipping/bribing wars to secure a position. Currently, the majority of the profit, over 90%, goes to the proposers. This situation worsens for opportunities that are widely recognized by the public. However, there are also lesser-known opportunities where validators can be incentivized with 30–80% of the profits.</p><p>Further information regarding these builders can be found below:</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ethereum’s next upgrade — EIP4844]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:49:17 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Ethereum has recently been on an upgrade spree. The transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake went smoothly with the “Merge” in September 2022. “Shapella” in April 2023, allowed validators to withdraw staked ETH and staking rewards. While Merge and Shapella were massive upgrades, neither of them directly solved Ethereum’s scaling problem which has been by far the biggest criticism of Ethereum. Executing only 15 transactions per second (tps) and having users pay exorbitant fees is hardly...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ethereum has recently been on an upgrade spree. The transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake went smoothly with the “Merge” in September 2022. “Shapella” in April 2023, allowed validators to withdraw staked ETH and staking rewards.</p><p>While Merge and Shapella were massive upgrades, neither of them directly solved Ethereum’s scaling problem which has been by far the biggest criticism of Ethereum. Executing only 15 transactions per second (tps) and having users pay exorbitant fees is hardly the description of a promising infrastructure for global finance. Layer 2s increase Ethereum’s capacity by ~100tps but that is clearly not enough.</p><p>While Ethereum still has the highest Total Value Locked (TVL) among smart-contract-supporting blockchains and is the preferred chain for DeFi, more transactions are processed by Solana. The reason for this becomes very obvious when one considers that the cost of processing 1mn NFTs in Ethereum is ~$33,000,000 compared to $133 in Solana.</p><p>EIP-4844, also called Proto-Danksharding, the next upgrade of Ethereum tackles scaling. It is expected to increase throughput to 1,000 tps and reduce fees by 10–100x times.</p><p>The ultimate scaling goal for Ethereum is Sharding. Full Sharding involves a complex build and therefore Ethereum is adopting a 3-step process to achieve the same:<strong>Step 1 —</strong> Proto-Danksharding<strong>Step 2 —</strong> Danksharding<strong>Step 3 —</strong> Sharding</p><p>I’ll explain what each is in reverse.</p><h2 id="h-sharding" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>SHARDING</strong></h2><p>Sharding means breaking the data into smaller units and dividing processing among different validators to increase throughput.</p><p>An easy way to understand sharding is to imagine a tolling station with 1 single booth. Every vehicle has to be cleared by that single booth and therefore the number of vehicles that can pass depends on the capacity of that single booth. Now imagine that 7 more toll booths are added. This immediately increases the speed to 8x as 8 different vehicles can be processed by 8 different booths simultaneously.</p><p>Applying the same concept, Ethereum initially planned to create 64 mini-chains instead of just one and have different validators process</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ask Ethan: How can I grow up to study parallel Universes?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:36:57 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Many of us — perhaps even most of us — didn’t know what we wanted to do with our lives, career-wise, when we were still in school. Some of us didn’t have any very strong interests that stood out from the other possibilities; others of us had many interests and didn’t know which one to pursue most vigorously; still others didn’t even find precisely what it was that we were passionate about until much later in life. However, as we age, we swiftly find that without adequate preparation, many pot...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us — perhaps even most of us — didn’t know what we wanted to do with our lives, career-wise, when we were still in school. Some of us didn’t have any very strong interests that stood out from the other possibilities; others of us had many interests and didn’t know which one to pursue most vigorously; still others didn’t even find precisely what it was that we were passionate about until much later in life. However, as we age, we swiftly find that without adequate preparation, many potential doors will be closed to us based on the choices we made early on in life, and increasingly many school districts are exacerbating those problems by “tracking” students onto career paths as early as their freshman year of High School.</p><p>What advice would one give, then, to a High Schooler who does have an inkling of a very ambitious career path — to study parallel Universes — but is being forced to choose a track/major despite only just beginning their teenage years? That’s the subject of this week’s Ask Ethan question, courtesy of Vivaan D., who inquires:</p><blockquote><p><em>“Recently, I have taken Computer Science as my career choice for High School, as I am about to enter the 9th grade. Although I have a deep interest for Building mini programs, in which I hope to one day become a fully developed Coder where I will be able to take part in big projects that help the future, I have become interested in the Parallel Universe Theory… I know this might sound childish and irrational, I seriously want to know what courses and what camps I should attend to see if I can make an impact to the study of Parallel Universes.”</em></p></blockquote><p>The big question of “how do I, a mere high school student, prepare myself for a future career,” I’m sure, is on the mind of many young people out there. Here’s what I’d advise, both specifically for Vivaan and also for anyone else out there who might find themselves in similar, but not identical, shoes.</p><h2 id="h-read-this-story-from-ethan-siegel-and-all-the-best-stories-on-medium" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Read this story from Ethan Siegel — and all the best stories on Medium.</h2>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[[Development Focus series] — Ep.4 — Evolving OraiDEX: A Glimpse into the Future]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@32825/development-focus-series-ep-4-evolving-oraidex-a-glimpse-into-the-future</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:26:30 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In our relentless pursuit to enhance the Oraichain ecosystem for both dApp enthusiasts and developers, the Oraichain Foundation is poised to elevate the core components to new heights of usability and user satisfaction. In this installment of the Development Focus series, we’ll delve into the forthcoming advancements designed exclusively for OraiDEX. Stay with us as we unveil these exciting developments, drawing you into a realm of enhanced utility and seamless trading experience. The communi...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>In our relentless pursuit to enhance the Oraichain ecosystem for both dApp enthusiasts and developers, the Oraichain Foundation is poised to elevate the core components to new heights of usability and user satisfaction. In this installment of the Development Focus series, we’ll delve into the forthcoming advancements designed exclusively for OraiDEX. Stay with us as we unveil these exciting developments, drawing you into a realm of enhanced utility and seamless trading experience. The community’s engagement and insights are integral to shaping these enhancements, and we eagerly anticipate your active participation to build better services and experiences for each product.</em></p><h1 id="h-embracing-the-titans-bitcoin-and-blue-chip-assets" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Embracing the Titans: Bitcoin and Blue Chip Assets</strong></h1><p>In a strategic move that underscores OraiDEX’s commitment to providing a comprehensive trading environment, we are thrilled to announce the forthcoming listing of Bitcoin on Oraichain. This pivotal addition not only widens the spectrum of trading opportunities but also heralds a new era of cross-chain possibilities. By seamlessly integrating Bitcoin, OraiDEX bridges the gap between major assets and opens the door to cross-chain arbitrage opportunities. Moreover, the listing of major Blue Chip assets on both Oraichain and OraiDEX serves as a clarion call to higher trading volumes, transforming Oraichain into a thriving hub for both seasoned and novice traders alike.</p><h1 id="h-expanding-the-cosmos-listing-more-ibccosmos-based-assets" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Expanding the Cosmos: Listing More IBC/Cosmos-Based Assets</strong></h1><p>The Cosmos ecosystem thrives with innovation and resilience, housing plenty of robust projects and vibrant communities. OraiDEX is proud to embrace this dynamic landscape by expanding its horizon to accommodate more IBC/Cosmos-based assets. This expansion not only introduces new communities to the OraiDEX ecosystem but also bolsters the platform’s repertoire of trading options. By ushering in a diverse range of Cosmos-based assets, OraiDEX cultivates an ecosystem that mirrors the vibrancy and dynamism of the Cosmos network itself.</p><h1 id="h-pioneering-cedefi-a-paradigm-shift-in-trading" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Pioneering CeDeFi: A Paradigm Shift in Trading</strong></h1><p>Centralized exchanges (CEX) have long offered a range of trading features, but at the expense of decentralization. OraiDEX seeks to shatter this dichotomy with the introduction of cutting-edge CeDeFi features. Blurring the lines between centralized and decentralized trading, OraiDEX is set to unveil a suite of features that offer users CEX-style trading within a fully decentralized environment. With the continued development of OraiDEX’s Orderbook, coupled with the introduction of decentralized Futures and Margin trading, users will have unprecedented control over their trading strategies. This pioneering leap empowers traders with a broader array of tools while upholding the tenets of decentralization.</p><h1 id="h-forging-the-oraidex-frontier-token-creation-and-liquidity-empowerment" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Forging the OraiDEX Frontier: Token Creation and Liquidity Empowerment</strong></h1><p>At OraiDEX, inclusivity is not just a principle; it’s a mission. The introduction of the OraiDEX Frontier underscores our commitment to empowering every user to become a creator and contributor within the ecosystem. With the OraiDEX Frontier, anyone can mint their own tokens and establish liquidity pools, fostering a more diverse and dynamic trading environment. This innovation is set to elevate OraiDEX from a mere exchange to a thriving marketplace where creativity and entrepreneurship converge, unlocking boundless possibilities for traders and token creators alike.</p><h1 id="h-ai-powered-trading-pioneering-a-new-paradigm" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>AI-Powered Trading: Pioneering a New Paradigm</strong></h1><p>The future of trading is imbued with the power of Artificial Intelligence. Oraichain envisions a revolutionary shift with the integration of AI-driven trading strategies on OraiDEX. This visionary feat holds the potential to reshape liquidity dynamics and bolster trading efficiency. By introducing AI trading strategies, OraiDEX not only reduces dependence on centralized market makers but also harnesses the collective intelligence of algorithms to enhance liquidity and streamline trading processes. This audacious leap propels OraiDEX into uncharted territories, setting the stage for a more sophisticated, responsive, and resilient trading ecosystem.</p><h1 id="h-wrapping-up" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Wrapping up</strong></h1><p>In conclusion, the advancements slated for OraiDEX are not merely incremental updates; they are emblematic of our unwavering commitment to redefine decentralized exchanges. Each innovation encapsulates our pledge to offer users an unparalleled trading experience — one that seamlessly integrates leading assets, champions decentralization, and pioneers the fusion of AI and trading. OraiDEX is poised to emerge as a beacon of innovation in the DeFi landscape, catalyzing a paradigm shift that transcends conventional boundaries. As we chart this transformative course, we invite our community to embark on this journey with us, contributing insights and perspectives that will shape the future of decentralized exchanges. Stay tuned for the evolution of OraiDEX — an evolution that promises to empower traders and contribute to the fast growth of Oraichain ecosystem.</p><p>That provides a concise glimpse of our freshly updated OraiDEX. Our efforts are directed towards enhancing user convenience. We eagerly await your suggestions and remarks. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below this thread and engage in the conversation.</p><p>Link your wallet(s) and embark on your trading venture today by visiting <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://oraidex.io/">https://oraidex.io/.</a></p><p>Keep an eye out for the latest updates on OraiDEX and other news from Oraichain!</p><p>1</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Playbux NFT: Ultra Collection]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:50:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Following the early bird collection’s huge success. Playbux is pleased to present the Ultra collection. The collection is a newly launched collection that includes a lot of benefits, attractive animation and utility. NFT holders can use NFT to participate and get benefits in a variety of features with Ultra status and to access the metaverse when the alpha is live. The Ultra NFT will have a rainbow frame and a ‘U’ sign in the bottom right corner. When players equip Ultra NFT to their Bux, a c...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following the early bird collection’s huge success. Playbux is pleased to present the Ultra collection. The collection is a newly launched collection that includes a lot of benefits, attractive animation and utility. NFT holders can use NFT to participate and get benefits in a variety of features with Ultra status and to access the metaverse when the alpha is live.</p><p>The Ultra NFT will have a rainbow frame and a ‘U’ sign in the bottom right corner. When players equip Ultra NFT to their Bux, a cool animation becomes lively.</p><p>Introducing our limited collection of NFTs, with only 3,000 pieces available!, collect these one-of-a-kind NFTs, categorized by rarity according to the table below.</p><pre data-type="codeBlock" text="╔════════════╦══════════════╦═══════════════╗
How to get?
Binance NFT — INO
The first 20 Ultra NFTs are only available on Binance NFT INO on July 10th. Following that, users will have the opportunity to obtain more Ultra NFT via an exclusive launchpads and some rare events.

Ultra Promotion!
When the Ultra stamp becomes available in August. The Ultra holders will receive 120 BRK and 200 Lotto Tickets for each holding NFT. Please continue to hold the NFT until the Ultra stamp is released and join the 2,000,000 PBUX pool!

Playbux Ultra Status
The Ultra collection is going to be different from the early bird collection. Holders will be assigned a Ultra status based on their holding Ultra NFTs.

Due to the table below, each NFT rarity level will have a point.
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How <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">get</span>?
Binance NFT — INO
The first <span class="hljs-number">20</span> Ultra NFTs are only available <span class="hljs-keyword">on</span> Binance NFT INO <span class="hljs-keyword">on</span> July <span class="hljs-number">10</span>th. Following that, users will have the opportunity <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> obtain more Ultra NFT via an exclusive launchpads <span class="hljs-built_in">and</span> some rare events.

Ultra Promotion!
<span class="hljs-keyword">When</span> the Ultra stamp becomes available <span class="hljs-keyword">in</span> August. The Ultra holders will receive <span class="hljs-number">120</span> BRK <span class="hljs-built_in">and</span> <span class="hljs-number">200</span> Lotto Tickets <span class="hljs-keyword">for</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">each</span> holding NFT. Please <span class="hljs-keyword">continue</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> hold the NFT <span class="hljs-keyword">until</span> the Ultra stamp <span class="hljs-built_in">is</span> released <span class="hljs-built_in">and</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">join</span> the <span class="hljs-number">2</span>,<span class="hljs-number">000</span>,<span class="hljs-number">000</span> PBUX pool!

Playbux Ultra Status
The Ultra collection <span class="hljs-built_in">is</span> going <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> be different <span class="hljs-keyword">from</span> the early bird collection. Holders will be assigned a Ultra status based <span class="hljs-keyword">on</span> their holding Ultra NFTs.

Due <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> the table below, <span class="hljs-keyword">each</span> NFT rarity level will have a point.
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            <title><![CDATA[[Dyson Loyalty Program] — Dyson x Chainge Pre-Launch Partnership NFT]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@32825/dyson-loyalty-program-dyson-x-chainge-pre-launch-partnership-nft</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:20:11 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[To claim your NFT and have the chance to earn token rewards, membership status and be whitelisted, click here. More details on the Dyson Finance Loyalty Program here. Dyson Finance joins forces with Chainge Finance to revolutionize the cross-chain DEX landscape! Combining the innovative prowess of Chainge Finance’s decentralized cross-chain swap features with Dyson Finance’s decentralized dual investment and DEX benefiting retail investors, this alliance aims to unlock a new democratization e...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>To claim your NFT and have the chance to earn token rewards, membership status and be whitelisted, click </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://galxe.com/dysonfinance/campaign/GCBcdUeGya"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><em>More details on the Dyson Finance Loyalty Program </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://blog.dyson.finance/dyson-loyalty-program-join-early-for-exclusive-airdrops-whitelistings-705549e4d3b5"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dyson.finance/">Dyson Finance</a> joins forces with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chainge.finance/">Chainge Finance</a> to revolutionize the cross-chain DEX landscape!</p><p>Combining the innovative prowess of Chainge Finance’s decentralized cross-chain swap features with Dyson Finance’s decentralized dual investment and DEX benefiting retail investors, this alliance aims to unlock a new democratization era for Decentralized Finance (DeFi).</p><h1 id="h-about-chainge-finance" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>About Chainge Finance</strong></h1><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chainge.finance/">Chainge Finance</a> is a DeFi app that currently stands as the most liquid cross-chain aggregated DEX on the market. The platform gives access to a wide variety of operational tools, assets and trading pairs for users to enjoy true cross-chain financial freedom.</p><h1 id="h-about-dyson-finance" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>About Dyson Finance</strong></h1><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dyson.finance/">Dyson Finance</a> is aiming to make DEX accessible and profitable for anyone, redefining the on-chain liquidity paradigm. With our easy-to-use Dual Investment, innovative Dynamic AMM, and exclusive Referral Program, any retail investor can effortlessly provide liquidity and earn high yields like a pro.</p><h1 id="h-embrace-the-dyson-finance-journey-claim-your-first-nft" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>Embrace the Dyson Finance Journey, Claim Your First NFT</strong></h1><p>Through 3 amazing campaigns -2 pre-launch, 1 post-launch- members of both communities will have the opportunity to access early <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dyson.finance/">Dyson Finance</a> perks, including exclusive token rewards, much coveted whitelistings, exclusive invite-only membership NFTs, and much more.</p><p>This extraordinary synergy capitalizes on Chainge Finance’s cross-chain bridging capabilities and Dyson Finance’s commitment to empowering users in the DeFi space.</p><p>As the first step towards unlocking a world of benefits, Dyson Finance and Chainge Finance invite you to embark on an exciting adventure, starting with extremely simple tasks!</p><p>By following both <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://twitter.com/dysonfinance">@dysonfinance</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://twitter.com/FinanceChainge">@financechainge</a> on Twitter and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=1676937438370091008">retweet this tweet</a> <strong>until August 3rd</strong>, secure <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://galxe.com/dysonfinance/campaign/GCBcdUeGya">one limited-edition NFT</a> that embodies the spirit of this groundbreaking partnership. This first and unique Galxe OAT (On-chain Achievement Token) will not not only serve as a proof of your OG status, but also open doors to a realm of exclusive perks and privileges by giving you points in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://galxe.com/dysonfinance/leaderboard?hideFooter=true&amp;id=944">Dyson Finance Galxe space leaderboard</a>!</p><p>Indeed, having your wallet address among the top 150 will entitle you to all the privileges listed above <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://blog.dyson.finance/dyson-loyalty-program-join-early-for-exclusive-airdrops-whitelistings-705549e4d3b5">as we have mentioned in a previous article.</a></p><p><strong>Come and claim your Dyson Finance NFT </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://galxe.com/dysonfinance/campaign/GCBcdUeGya"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2 id="h-more-coming-soon" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0"><strong>More Coming Soon!</strong></h2><p>We will keep you posted on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://twitter.com/dysonfinance">Twitter</a> as more campaigns, on-chain and off-chain, are on the horizon, propelling your token rewards to new heights and help you discover the possibilities of next-generation DeFi! See you around!</p><p>—</p>]]></content:encoded>
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