The TechBeat: #OptOut: A Series of Writing Contests for Web3 Hacktivists by Āut Labs (1/19/2024)

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#OptOut: A Series of Writing Contests for Web3 Hacktivists by Āut Labs

By @hackernooncontests [ 5 Min read ] This one’s for the Web3 hacktivists who are seeking ‘true’ decentralization - Āut Labs and HackerNoon announce the Opt Out Writing Contest with $9k prizepool. Read More.

How I Made $480,000 Through Web Development and Returned to SEO

By [@Oleg Malkov](https://hackernoon.com/u/Oleg Malkov) [ 14 Min read ] I’ve been in the SEO game since 2006, creating websites and earning from affiliate programs. Read More.

Encrypted Portals: How We Created a Swift App That Uses Rust

By @ockam [ 5 Min read ] How the Portals for Mac app, built in Swift, uses the Ockam Rust library to privately share services with your friends over End-to-End Encrypted Portals. Read More.

9 Strategies and Considerations for Multi-Cloud Deployment in DevOps

By @faithadeyinka [ 4 Min read ] In this article, 10  important strategies and considerations for effective multi-cloud deployment within the DevOps framework will be discussed. Read More.

100 Days of AI Day 3: Leveraging AI for Prompt Engineering and Inference

By @sindamnataraj [ 5 Min read ] 100 Days of AI Day 3, we enhance products with inference, leveraging LLMs for insights in tech without data expertise. Read More.

The Bitcoin Mining Writing Contest by GoMining

By @hackernooncontests [ 3 Min read ] Welcome to the Bitcoin Mining Writing Contest by GoMining and HackerNoon. Read More.

What is Version Control: Manage Your Codebase More Effectively

By @marcinwosinek [ 7 Min read ] Dive into the world of version control with this guide using Git. Boost productivity in software development. Read More.

Satoshi Might Be a Bitcoin ETF Skeptic

By @drewchapin [ 4 Min read ] We’re inviting the big banks to the table. Isn’t that the opposite of what Bitcoin was born to do? Read More.

How to Use an Uncensored AI Model and Train It With Your Data

By @jeferson [ 3 Min read ] Learn how to run Mixtral locally and have your own AI-powered terminal, remove its censorship, and train it with the data you want. Read More.

AI Stack for Text-to-Video Generation

By @ratikeshmisra [ 4 Min read ] This story briefly covers how the AI video stack is evolving and how one can leverage text-to-video models to generate videos at a massive scale. Read More.

KYC and Regulation: Solving the Problem of Financial Crime in Crypto

By @dshishov [ 6 Min read ] Many specialists believe that the introduction of strict KYC procedures and crypto regulation would solve the financial crime problem. Is it correct though? Read More.

PrivateGPT for Book Summarization: Testing and Ranking Configuration Variables

By @cognitivetech [ 15 Min read ] Summarizing books with local llm. My methods for testing and optimizing the use of PrivateGPT for book summaries. Read More.

Newbie Guide: Top 3 Things You're Doing Wrong as a Beginner in Mobile Development

By @marcushaldd [ 6 Min read ] Newcomers in mobile development often make the same mistakes: rush into complex solutions and forget about fundamental stuff. Let's discuss it! Read More.

What Could Have Stopped the 23andMe Hack?

By @hillpot [ 8 Min read ] Here’s how the 23andMe hack happened and how different login-access control solutions could have stopped it. Read More.

Tutorial: Your First API Request to OpenAI - AI for Web Developers

By @austingil [ 17 Min read ] Make API request to OpenAI with fetch and Qwik forms, protect API keys with Qwik actions, and hide secrets with environment variables. Read More.

Carbon Aware Computing: Next Green Breakthrough or New Greenwashing?

By @ismaelvelasco [ 33 Min read ] Big Tech is marketing its use of carbon-aware computing as way to cut emissions. without mentioning its limits or its dangers. A deep dive, and a way forward. Read More.

BYOK (BringYourOwnKey) in Generative AI is a Double-edged Sword

By @emmanuelaj [ 5 Min read ] Do you know what Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) in generative AI is? Read on and learn more about this new AI concept. Read More.

The Easiest Way to Add Time Intervals in JavaScript

By @anwarhjg [ 4 Min read ] Learn to parse a basic workplace timesheet in a few lines of JavaScript. Read More.

The Future of War According to RAND; Cyborgs and Genetically Enhanced Supersoldiers

By @thesociable [ 6 Min read ] Cyborgs and genetically enhanced “supersoldiers” are projected to be the warfighters of the future, according to a recent RAND Corporation report. Read More.

The Modern AI Stack to Increase Developer Productivity

By @gitcommitshow [ 5 Min read ] The integration of these three pillars - Knowledge, Code Generation, and Code Review - forms a robust foundation in the AI-driven development process. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️