The TechBeat: Finance from First Principles (9/9/2024)

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Finance from First Principles

By @chateaucapital [ 10 Min read ] Explore the evolution of financial markets from Finance 0.0 to 3.0, the rise of DeFi, and the challenges of replacing traditional finance with blockchain-based Read More.

P2P Economy: Leading a Blockchain Renaissance

By @ckb [ 6 Min read ] The blockchain industry faces stagnation, with innovation giving way to speculation. A shift to a peer-to-peer economy could revive its true potential. Read More.

The Real Reasons Why AI is Built on Object Storage

By @minio [ 6 Min read ] From no limits on unstructured data to having greater control over serving models, here are some reasons why AI is built on object storage. Read More.

BNB Chain Launches “BNB Chain Bridge” with Celer, deBridge, and Stargate

By @bnbchainecosystem [ 3 Min read ] BNB Chain Bridge launches with Celer, deBridge, and Stargate, boosting cross-chain interoperability and enhancing the UX for seamless asset transfers. Read More.

Boosting Product Discovery With UX Research: Lessons From Retail and Banking

By @pilyutikanna [ 6 Min read ] Two strategies to integrate UX research in banking and retail, overcoming challenges to enhance product discovery and drive better results Read More.

Innovation Culture Roadmap: What Works and What Doesn't

By @pilyutikanna [ 6 Min read ] How we transformed innovation culture by balancing creativity with structure, overcoming bureaucracy, and fostering growth—insights from hands-on experience. Read More.

9 Lessons I Learnt as the Founding Marketer of a Tech Startup

By @rachelecarraro [ 6 Min read ] Navigating the startup world can be challenging, yet quite a rewarding journey. Read More.

Could a Credit Bubble be About to Burst on Wall Street?

By @dmytrospilka [ 4 Min read ] The current state of the credit markets is giving a false sense of security, driven by the booming demand for limited supply rather than economic fundamentals. Read More.

Importance of Mentoring in Digital Tech

By @kategrizik [ 8 Min read ] Learn about my experience with mentees from around the world and the mutual benefits of mentoring in fields like AI, Crypto, FinTech, and EdTech. Read More.

Effective Communication in Difficult Conversations: 6 Rules to Follow

By @vinitabansal [ 9 Min read ] To handle difficult conversations well, you need to follow good communication practices. Here are six rules of effective communication in a tough conversation Read More.

What Is a Digital Garden?

By @avvero [ 5 Min read ] This article is dedicated to the concept of a digital garden — the philosophy of publicly maintaining personal notes. Read More.

Every Deadpool and Wolverine Cameo in Order

By @joseh [ 6 Min read ] Everyone from Thor to the Toad appears in Deadpool and Wolverine. Check out these other cameos that you may have missed throughout the movie. Read More.

An Architect’s Guide to the Top 10 Tools Needed to Build the Modern Data Lake

By @minio [ 8 Min read ] Here is a list of vendors and tools needed to build the modern data lake, with each entry a capability needed to support generative AI. Read More.

Are RWAs Overvalued? Experts Believe the Market's Growth May Not Be as Significant as Expected

By @cryptowriter007 [ 2 Min read ] Some estimates have suggested that the RWA market could reach $30 trillion by 2030. However, this figure has generated some skepticism in the industry. Read More.

How Does Human Memory Work?

By @step [ 5 Min read ] Should the architecture of memory be predicated on the gene or on the molecule? It is theorized that genes—like neurons—are hosts, while molecules mechanize. Read More.

Comprehensive Tutorial on Building a RAG Application Using LangChain

By @bexgboost [ 19 Min read ] Learn how to use LangChain, the massively popular framework for building RAG systems. Read More.

Solving the ‘It Works on my Machine’ Problem

By @gabrielpoeta [ 5 Min read ] Vercel is well known for their zero config deployment. With just a couple clicks you can have your application deployed. Read More.

Gamification: A Key Driver of Mass Adoption

By @iremidepen [ 5 Min read ] Gamification will be one of the main drivers for mass adoption in the brave new world. Read More.

Transformers: Age of Attention

By @bhavdeepsethi [ 7 Min read ] Simple explanation of the Transformer model from the revolutionary paper "Attention is All You Need" which is the basis of many advanced AI systems. Read More.

Meet the Indian Startup That’s Building a Global Entertainment Platform on the Back of AI, and How

By @jonstojanmedia [ 5 Min read ] Pocket FM has been revolutionizing entertainment by making audio entertainment mainstream worldwide. 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 ✌️