North Korea's Favorite Crypto Laundering Tool: THORChain
(coindesk.com)
Researchers say North Korea used THORChain to launder $1.2 billion following the biggest-ever crypto heist.
Researchers say North Korea used THORChain to launder $1.2 billion following the biggest-ever crypto heist.
Why Crypto Developer Activity Is Declining
(stovetop.substack.com)
I present to you the most important and concerning chart in crypto.
I present to you the most important and concerning chart in crypto.
A Hash160 Collision
(cryptoguru.org)
This is a collision finders pool, because its main purpose is to find a hash160 collision. It may be necessary to describe in detail what a hash160 collision is. In order to understand the nomenclature here, you should have at least a basic knowledge about the bitcoin address generation process, i.e. how a BTC address is generated from a private key. This article in the Bitcoin wiki explains the process quite nice.
This is a collision finders pool, because its main purpose is to find a hash160 collision. It may be necessary to describe in detail what a hash160 collision is. In order to understand the nomenclature here, you should have at least a basic knowledge about the bitcoin address generation process, i.e. how a BTC address is generated from a private key. This article in the Bitcoin wiki explains the process quite nice.
Trump administration's blockchain plan for USAID is a real head-scratcher
(wired.com)
According to a memo circulating among State Department staff and reviewed by WIRED, the Trump administration plans to rename the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as US International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA), and to bring it directly under the secretary of state.
According to a memo circulating among State Department staff and reviewed by WIRED, the Trump administration plans to rename the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as US International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA), and to bring it directly under the secretary of state.
Trump administration's blockchain plan for USAID is a real head-scratcher
(wired.com)
According to a memo circulating among State Department staff and reviewed by WIRED, the Trump administration plans to rename the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as US International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA), and to bring it directly under the secretary of state.
According to a memo circulating among State Department staff and reviewed by WIRED, the Trump administration plans to rename the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as US International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA), and to bring it directly under the secretary of state.
You Do Not Need Blockchain: Popular Use Cases and Why They Do Not Work (2019)
(smartdec.net)
People are resorting to blockchain for all kinds of reasons these days. Ever since I started doing smart contract security audits in mid-2017, I’ve seen it all. A special category of cases is ‘blockchain use’ that seems logical and beneficial, but actually contains a problem that then spreads from one startup to another.
People are resorting to blockchain for all kinds of reasons these days. Ever since I started doing smart contract security audits in mid-2017, I’ve seen it all. A special category of cases is ‘blockchain use’ that seems logical and beneficial, but actually contains a problem that then spreads from one startup to another.
Elastic Restaking Networks
(arxiv.org)
Decentralized services for blockchains often require their validators (operators) to deposit stake (collateral), which is forfeited (slashed) if they misbehave.
Decentralized services for blockchains often require their validators (operators) to deposit stake (collateral), which is forfeited (slashed) if they misbehave.
Do people still think crypto is a scam in 2025?
(ycombinator.com)
I'm late to the table, but I've been reading about blockchain. Searching 'blockchain' led to lots of discussions about what its purpose is and which problems it solves - if any.
I'm late to the table, but I've been reading about blockchain. Searching 'blockchain' led to lots of discussions about what its purpose is and which problems it solves - if any.
RIP (Finally) to the Blockchain Hype
(cio.com)
The blockchain hype starting in the late 2010s has nearly died, replaced by intense interest in AI and hurt by sketchy cryptocurrency and NFT schemes, some experts say.
The blockchain hype starting in the late 2010s has nearly died, replaced by intense interest in AI and hurt by sketchy cryptocurrency and NFT schemes, some experts say.
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits All-Time High Defying Analyst Expectations
(coindesk.com)
Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate has reached another all-time high, with seven-day moving average jumping to 833 exahashes per second (EH/s), according to Glassnode data.
Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate has reached another all-time high, with seven-day moving average jumping to 833 exahashes per second (EH/s), according to Glassnode data.
Bringing On-Chain Data to AI Agents with SQD and ElizaOS
(sqd.dev)
Agents. At SQD, we believe they will shape the next era of blockchain innovation. If you pause for a moment to imagine the role these autonomous, AI-driven systems will play in the crypto economy over the coming decades, it’s not hard to see where things are headed.
Agents. At SQD, we believe they will shape the next era of blockchain innovation. If you pause for a moment to imagine the role these autonomous, AI-driven systems will play in the crypto economy over the coming decades, it’s not hard to see where things are headed.
Decentralized Naming and Certificate Authority
(handshake.org)
Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol where every peer is validating and in charge of managing the root DNS naming zone with the goal of creating an alternative to existing Certificate Authorities and naming systems.
Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol where every peer is validating and in charge of managing the root DNS naming zone with the goal of creating an alternative to existing Certificate Authorities and naming systems.
Blockchain that runs Python smart contracts native. No Solidity, no VM overhead
(xian.org)
Xian empowers developers to build smart contracts and decentralized apps seamlessly while earning 70% of all fees. No new languages, no barriers—just Python.
Xian empowers developers to build smart contracts and decentralized apps seamlessly while earning 70% of all fees. No new languages, no barriers—just Python.
We need network societies, not network states (2024)
(cip.org)
Balaji Srinivasan aspires to be the John Locke of the Digital Age. His book, The Network State (TNS), puts forth a new social contract enabled by “Web3 technology,” centered on blockchains. In a sentence, he defines the network state (NS) as a startup country—“a highly aligned online community with a capacity for collective action that crowdfunds territory around the world and eventually gains diplomatic recognition from pre-existing states.”
Balaji Srinivasan aspires to be the John Locke of the Digital Age. His book, The Network State (TNS), puts forth a new social contract enabled by “Web3 technology,” centered on blockchains. In a sentence, he defines the network state (NS) as a startup country—“a highly aligned online community with a capacity for collective action that crowdfunds territory around the world and eventually gains diplomatic recognition from pre-existing states.”
From BigQuery to Lakehouse:How We Built a Petabyte-Scale Data Analytics Platform
(trmlabs.com)
At TRM Labs, we provide blockchain intelligence tools to help financial institutions, crypto businesses, and government agencies detect and investigate crypto-related financial crime and fraud.
At TRM Labs, we provide blockchain intelligence tools to help financial institutions, crypto businesses, and government agencies detect and investigate crypto-related financial crime and fraud.
Elon Musk Pushes Forward Integrating the U.S. Treasury with Blockchain
(bitcoinprotocol.org)
Elon Musk is continuing his push for a revolutionary idea that could transform the landscape of financial governance in the United States. The tech visionary, known for his audacious innovations, is championing the integration of the U.S. Treasury with a cryptocurrency blockchain to enhance tracking, accounting, and overall transparency.
Elon Musk is continuing his push for a revolutionary idea that could transform the landscape of financial governance in the United States. The tech visionary, known for his audacious innovations, is championing the integration of the U.S. Treasury with a cryptocurrency blockchain to enhance tracking, accounting, and overall transparency.
Confession: I Barely Use Web3
(auditless.com)
This is a weird confession from someone who has worked in the industry since 2018.
This is a weird confession from someone who has worked in the industry since 2018.
Creem: The payment platform that calls BS on hidden fees
(shipandsip.substack.com)
Co-founders Gabriel and Alec are two builders from the blockchain & crypto space who decided to reshape fintech for small indie entrepreneurs and startups.
Co-founders Gabriel and Alec are two builders from the blockchain & crypto space who decided to reshape fintech for small indie entrepreneurs and startups.
Solo Founders – What resources helped?
(ycombinator.com)
I’m about to embark on the solo founder journey and I wanted to get feedback from others who have experience starting companies in the Web3/ Blockchain/ DeFi space - what resources actually helped you?
I’m about to embark on the solo founder journey and I wanted to get feedback from others who have experience starting companies in the Web3/ Blockchain/ DeFi space - what resources actually helped you?
Deutsche Bank building layer two chain on the top of Ethereum
(financemagnates.com)
Deutsche Bank is reportedly creating a layer-2 (L2) blockchain solution on Ethereum using ZKsync technology. The initiative aims to address compliance challenges in using public blockchains within regulated financial systems, according to Bloomberg.
Deutsche Bank is reportedly creating a layer-2 (L2) blockchain solution on Ethereum using ZKsync technology. The initiative aims to address compliance challenges in using public blockchains within regulated financial systems, according to Bloomberg.
I Left Norway to Build My Startup
(thefp.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland — In the summer of 2018, I co-founded a company called Dune that allows people to easily analyze data from the blockchain—creating transparency in the crypto industry.
ZURICH, Switzerland — In the summer of 2018, I co-founded a company called Dune that allows people to easily analyze data from the blockchain—creating transparency in the crypto industry.
Threat Actor Exposes Playbook for Exploiting NPM to Build Blockchain-Powered
(socket.dev)
A threat actor's playbook for exploiting the npm ecosystem was exposed on the dark web, detailing how to build a blockchain-powered botnet.
A threat actor's playbook for exploiting the npm ecosystem was exposed on the dark web, detailing how to build a blockchain-powered botnet.
Why is Git not considered a "block chain"?
(stackoverflow.com)
Why is Git not considered a "block chain"?
Why is Git not considered a "block chain"?
Show HN: Betron Markets – Shape the future with your predictions
(betron.io)
Dive into a lively and engaging world where each wager amplifies the excitement, offering a smooth, transparent experience powered by cutting-edge technology on the Arbitrum network.
Dive into a lively and engaging world where each wager amplifies the excitement, offering a smooth, transparent experience powered by cutting-edge technology on the Arbitrum network.
Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht Is Waiting for Trump to Keep His Word and Set Him Free
(wired.com)
As Americans and the world grapple with how last week’s election will reshape the next four years and beyond, few have as much personally at stake from a new presidential administration as one 40-year-old man in a federal penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona.
As Americans and the world grapple with how last week’s election will reshape the next four years and beyond, few have as much personally at stake from a new presidential administration as one 40-year-old man in a federal penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona.