The TechBeat: Introducing the Rootstock Hacktivator Program (12/2/2024)

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Introducing the Rootstock Hacktivator Program

By @rootstock_io [ 3 Min read ] Learn how you can earn rewards by contributing code or educational content to the Rootstock ecosystem through its Hacktivator Program. Read More.

Omnity Eliminates the Chasm Between Bitcoin and Other Networks

By @omnity [ 9 Min read ] Thanks to the fusion of ICP and Omnity technology, users can now easily move Bitcoin assets across the heterogeneous chains. Read More.

**[Accelerating Diffusion Models with TheStage AI:

A Case Study of Recraft's 20B and Red Panda models](https://hackernoon.com/accelerating-diffusion-models-with-thestage-ai-a-case-study-of-recrafts-20b-and-red-panda-models)** By @thestage [ 7 Min read ] How to achieve 2x acceleration for diffusion models on Nvidia GPUs by using TheStage AI's Python framework—as demonstrated with Recraft AI models. Read More.

10 Days Left: Win From $17,500 by Discussing Smart Contract Deployment on Rootstock

By @hackernooncontests [ 2 Min read ] Write about Smart Contract deployment and/or dApp development in the #bitcoin Writing Contest by November 30, 2024, for a chance to win from $17,500 in prizes! Read More.

#AI-chatbot Writing Contest Sponsor, Coze, Shares Secrets for Success as Contest Deadline Approaches

By @slogging [ 6 Min read ] Explore Coze's insights on AI chatbots and agents. Take advantage of the extended deadline of the #AI-chatbot contest. Submit by Nov 25 for $7000 in prizes. Read More.

How to Save Hours of Manual Work: 9 AI-Powered Chrome Extensions

By @madzadev [ 5 Min read ] Discover 9 AI-powered Chrome extensions to enhance productivity and automate tasks, from web scraping to email management and video recording. Read More.

What Investors Want From AI Startups in 2025

By @bigmao [ 12 Min read ] AI in a pitch deck is now more red flag than green light. Here's 6 things investors are looking for in an AI startup in 2025. Read More.

Web3 Launchpad Andy Platform overHere launches $HAWK - Haliey Welch’s Official “Hawk Tuah” Memecoin

By @chainwire [ 3 Min read ] Becoming a meme has been an incredible journey," Haliey said. "I love making memes and connecting with people worldwide. With $HAWK, I want to bring that same j Read More.

What's wrong with stickers in Telegram? Deanonymize anonymous channels in two clicks

By @vognik [ 25 Min read ] Did you know that Telegram stickers can give you away? In this article, I will teach you how to deanonymize anonymous channel authors using a module for Maltego Read More.

Nvidia Disappoints

By @sheharyarkhan [ 4 Min read ] Nvidia may have inadvertently given credence to reports that it is not going to ship Blackwell chips anytime soon. Read More.

How to Utilize Bright Data for Sentiment Analysis

By @adnanaleeza [ 5 Min read ] Learn how to efficiently collect and analyze Twitter data for sentiment analysis using Bright Data, with a step-by-step guide on data cleaning, sentiment scorin Read More.

LLMs For Curating Your Social Media Feeds? Yes Please!

By @liorb [ 9 Min read ] Our online feeds are broken and large language models have the power to fix them. Read More.

Crypto Tool or Data Thief? How Meme-Token-Hunter-Bot and Its Clones Steal from macOS Users

By @moonlock [ 7 Min read ] Meme-Token-Hunter-Bot targets macOS users under the guise of a crypto tool. Discover how this malware and 10 clones execute a coordinated data-stealing campaign Read More.

No One Knows That You're Great At What You Do

By @eko [ 6 Min read ] This is an article by Eko Adetolani that explains low-effort ways that people can use to get recognition and visibility for their work. Read More.

Is Product Hunt Still Worth It? Our Experience Says YES!

By @alexchen [ 12 Min read ] Whether you’re planning your first Product Hunt launch or considering giving it another shot, this guide spills it all. Read More.

Near-Zero: Using Rootstock To Build The Stablecoin Satoshi Wanted

By @walo [ 22 Min read ] While Sat never sat to discuss stablecoins explicitly, what does building one on the BTC blockchain (through Rootstock) mean for web3? Read More.

Crypto in the Age of Trump: A Look Ahead to 2025

By @karenshidlo [ 3 Min read ] Trump's election could unlock even greater potential by establishing supportive crypto regulation. Read More.

Why Only 1 in 5 Developers Are Happy at Work

By @alexr [ 5 Min read ] Insights from the 2024 Developer Survey highlight frustration factors like technical debt and burnout, with flexibility and growth key to boosting satisfaction. Read More.

Seasons Greetings from HackerNoon: Boost Stories with Translations, Speech-to-Text & More

By @product [ 8 Min read ] HackerNoon's product update is here. Get ready for a brand-new mobile app version, more translation developments, a new AI Gallery, backend moves, and more! 🚀 Read More.

Want to Search for Something With an Image and a Text Description? Try a Multimodal RAG

By @codingjaguar [ 16 Min read ] An in-depth guide on how to build a multimodal RAG system using Milvus and how to open up various possibilities for AI systems. 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 ✌️