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Back in February at ETHDenver 2024, Decentralised Confidential Computing (DeCC) emerged from a grassroots movement to become a new Web3 category through a coalition of more than twenty privacy-focused blockchain networks. After several weeks of open discussion, the group moved to a formal vote, in which the overwhelming consensus was to adopt the term DeCC as the broad category name for all projects that operate in the space. DeCC projects take the concept of privacy to new levels. Previously, Web3 projects working in the area of data protection and confidential execution of smart contracts were often labeled as “privacy coins” or “privacy chains.”  This bundled these organizations into early generations of solutions focused solely on transactional privacy, like Monero or Zcash. However, DeCC projects provide the ability to create smart contracts with encrypted data, which is far more powerful than simply sending a token privately. Lisa Loud, executive director of Secret Network Foundation, one of the founding projects, explains: “Ethereum changed the world when it introduced the concept of smart contracts running on a blockchain. This made it possible to not only create decentralized payment systems like Bitcoin, but also decentralized computing applications. However, since that time, most blockchain technology has required all data to be fully transparent and public. While this is fine for some applications, it’s a massive limitation for others. “DeCC solves this, unlocking new possibilities for Web3 by enabling smart contracts to utilize encrypted data, paving the way for mainstream adoption. Secret Network aims to provide DeCC to all of Web3,” she says. “For the first time in Ethereum's history, we have practical and easy privacy solutions. No new languages for developers to learn. No new tooling required. The work done by DeCC projects will set a new standard for Web3 applications," said Gavin Thomas, co-founder of Obscuro Labs and contributor to TEN "The TEN team, like the other DeCC projects, have worked tirelessly to bring this innovation to life, and we're excited to see how it will empower developers and users alike." In another analogy, DeCC members compare Bitcoin to Ethereum. Bitcoin provides a ledger of token transfers, but Ethereum can provide that and far more through the use of smart contracts. DeCC is addressing the whole privacy issue. Alessandro De Carli, Co-Founder of Acurast, says: “Centralized trust is ubiquitous in today's interconnected world, from computational resources to data storage and its underlying infrastructure. Large-scale data leaks and breaches have shed light on these implicit trust assumptions and highlighted the need to evolve toward a permissionless, confidential, and universally decentralized cloud future, powered by blockchains. “One major challenge facing blockchains of today is the effectiveness and confidentiality of the execution layer, and DeCC is the solution to this,” says De Carli. The projects involved in the movement so far include (in alphabetical order): Acurast, Aleo, Aleph Zero, Anyone Protocol, Arcium, Automata, Aztec, COTI, Fairblock, Fhenix, iExec, Inco, Integritee, Intmax, Marlin, Mind Network, Oasis, Partisia Blockchain Foundation, Phala, Secret Network, Sunscreen, Swisstronik, TEN, Ternoa, and Zama. Additional projects are welcome to contact this organization and add their voices and resources to the effort. IExec CEO Gilles Fedak adds, “In most platforms, data is processed out of reach of its owners. Those who truly own the data are not the ones who get to decide how it is protected, used, or who benefits from it. iExec Dev Tools use privacy-enhancing technologies like confidential computing to solve this problem, making it easy to leverage the power of DeCC without the complexity. iExec is proud to be a pivotal force in DeCC by allowing users to maintain complete ownership of their data, encrypting it end-to-end, and benefiting from the value their data creates.” DeCC encompasses multiple types of encryption technologies and solutions aimed at improved data protection, secure and confidential calculations, and verifiable computing. Some of the technologies used by the companies in the field include TEE (Trusted Execution Environment), ZKP (Zero-Knowledge Proofs), MPC (Multi-Party Computation), Garbled Circuits (GC) and FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption). Many DeCC projects share the overarching goal of making blockchains more suitable for conducting business by ensuring confidentiality and protection of sensitive or owned data. In contrast, most leading blockchain networks today are radically transparent, making mainstream adoption difficult to achieve. Jernej Kos, Director of the Oasis Foundation, shares his perspective on why privacy is important to Web3 and how the Oasis Network plays a strategic role in reshaping a more privacy-centric digital future. “Decentralized Confidential Computing (DeCC) represents a significant evolution in blockchain technology, moving beyond mere transactional privacy to enable secure, confidential execution of smart contracts. Oasis Foundation is proud to be part of this pioneering coalition, as we believe DeCC will revolutionize data protection and computation in the Web3 space, allowing us to engineer more sophisticated smart contracts, expand to new use cases, and create better user experiences. This initiative underscores our commitment to advancing privacy technologies and fostering innovation that can drive mainstream adoption of blockchain solutions.” he says. The DeCC Alliance plans to raise awareness of this technology through “DeCC Day” events at major blockchain conventions worldwide. They have already hosted events at Futurist, NFT.NYC, Consensus, EthCC, and are now planning for Token2049, DevCon, and others. DeCC Alliance projects are also working together to further develop their associated technologies through research and collaboration. Mike Antonuk, Founder of Swisstronik, points to compelling cost reduction in DeCC:  “Most Web3 product builders find it hard and costly to keep up with the ever-changing, fragmented crypto regulations. Moreover, they’re forced to choose between user privacy & decentralization and compliance. App users also have a hard choice to make. They have to either rely on centralized parties and risk their personal data while passing identity checks, or stay in the gray area of the crypto industry, which is filled with fraudsters and numerous risks. Swisstronik solves this through DeCC, providing a set of tools that strike a balance between user privacy, regulatory compliance, and decentralization.” Back in February at ETHDenver 2024, Decentralised Confidential Computing (DeCC) emerged from a grassroots movement to become a new Web3 category through a coalition of more than twenty privacy-focused blockchain networks. After several weeks of open discussion, the group moved to a formal vote, in which the overwhelming consensus was to adopt the term DeCC as the broad category name for all projects that operate in the space. Back in February at ETHDenver 2024, Decentralised Confidential Computing (DeCC) emerged from a grassroots movement to become a new Web3 category through a coalition of more than twenty privacy-focused blockchain networks. After several weeks of open discussion, the group moved to a formal vote, in which the overwhelming consensus was to adopt the term DeCC as the broad category name for all projects that operate in the space. DeCC projects take the concept of privacy to new levels. Previously, Web3 projects working in the area of data protection and confidential execution of smart contracts were often labeled as “privacy coins” or “privacy chains.”  This bundled these organizations into early generations of solutions focused solely on transactional privacy, like Monero or Zcash. However, DeCC projects provide the ability to create smart contracts with encrypted data, which is far more powerful than simply sending a token privately. Lisa Loud, executive director of Secret Network Foundation, one of the founding projects, explains: “ Ethereum changed the world when it introduced the concept of smart contracts running on a blockchain. This made it possible to not only create decentralized payment systems like Bitcoin, but also decentralized computing applications. However, since that time, most blockchain technology has required all data to be fully transparent and public. While this is fine for some applications, it’s a massive limitation for others. Ethereum changed the world when it introduced the concept of smart contracts running on a blockchain. This made it possible to not only create decentralized payment systems like Bitcoin, but also decentralized computing applications. However, since that time, most blockchain technology has required all data to be fully transparent and public. While this is fine for some applications, it’s a massive limitation for others. “ DeCC solves this, unlocking new possibilities for Web3 by enabling smart contracts to utilize encrypted data, paving the way for mainstream adoption. Secret Network aims to provide DeCC to all of Web3 ,” she says. DeCC solves this, unlocking new possibilities for Web3 by enabling smart contracts to utilize encrypted data, paving the way for mainstream adoption. Secret Network aims to provide DeCC to all of Web3 “ For the first time in Ethereum's history, we have practical and easy privacy solutions. No new languages for developers to learn. No new tooling required. The work done by DeCC projects will set a new standard for Web3 applications, " said Gavin Thomas, co-founder of Obscuro Labs and contributor to TEN For the first time in Ethereum's history, we have practical and easy privacy solutions. No new languages for developers to learn. No new tooling required. The work done by DeCC projects will set a new standard for Web3 applications, "The TEN team, like the other DeCC projects, have worked tirelessly to bring this innovation to life, and we're excited to see how it will empower developers and users alike." "The TEN team, like the other DeCC projects, have worked tirelessly to bring this innovation to life, and we're excited to see how it will empower developers and users alike." "The TEN team, like the other DeCC projects, have worked tirelessly to bring this innovation to life, and we're excited to see how it will empower developers and users alike." In another analogy, DeCC members compare Bitcoin to Ethereum. Bitcoin provides a ledger of token transfers, but Ethereum can provide that and far more through the use of smart contracts. DeCC is addressing the whole privacy issue. Alessandro De Carli, Co-Founder of Acurast, says: “Centralized trust is ubiquitous in today's interconnected world, from computational resources to data storage and its underlying infrastructure. Large-scale data leaks and breaches have shed light on these implicit trust assumptions and highlighted the need to evolve toward a permissionless, confidential, and universally decentralized cloud future, powered by blockchains. “Centralized trust is ubiquitous in today's interconnected world, from computational resources to data storage and its underlying infrastructure. Large-scale data leaks and breaches have shed light on these implicit trust assumptions and highlighted the need to evolve toward a permissionless, confidential, and universally decentralized cloud future, powered by blockchains. “One major challenge facing blockchains of today is the effectiveness and confidentiality of the execution layer, and DeCC is the solution to this,” says De Carli. “One major challenge facing blockchains of today is the effectiveness and confidentiality of the execution layer, and DeCC is the solution to this,” The projects involved in the movement so far include (in alphabetical order): Acurast , Aleo , Aleph Zero , Anyone Protocol , Arcium , Automata , Aztec , COTI , Fairblock , Fhenix , iExec , Inco , Integritee , Intmax , Marlin , Mind Network , Oasis , Partisia Blockchain Foundation , Phala , Secret Network , Sunscreen , Swisstronik , TEN , Ternoa , and Zama . Additional projects are welcome to contact this organization and add their voices and resources to the effort. Acurast Acurast Aleo Aleo Aleph Zero Aleph Zero Anyone Protocol Anyone Protocol Arcium Arcium Automata Automata Aztec Aztec C OTI C Fairblock Fairblock Fhenix Fhenix iExec iExec Inco Inco Integritee Integritee Intmax Intmax Marlin Marlin Mind Network Mind Network Oasis Oasis Partisia Blockchain Foundation Partisia Blockchain Foundation Phala Phala Secret Network Secret Network Sunscreen Sunscreen Swisstronik Swisstronik TEN TEN Ternoa Ternoa Zama Zama contact contact IExec CEO Gilles Fedak adds, “In most platforms, data is processed out of reach of its owners. Those who truly own the data are not the ones who get to decide how it is protected, used, or who benefits from it. iExec Dev Tools use privacy-enhancing technologies like confidential computing to solve this problem, making it easy to leverage the power of DeCC without the complexity. iExec is proud to be a pivotal force in DeCC by allowing users to maintain complete ownership of their data, encrypting it end-to-end, and benefiting from the value their data creates.” “In most platforms, data is processed out of reach of its owners. Those who truly own the data are not the ones who get to decide how it is protected, used, or who benefits from it. iExec Dev Tools use privacy-enhancing technologies like confidential computing to solve this problem, making it easy to leverage the power of DeCC without the complexity. iExec is proud to be a pivotal force in DeCC by allowing users to maintain complete ownership of their data, encrypting it end-to-end, and benefiting from the value their data creates.” DeCC encompasses multiple types of encryption technologies and solutions aimed at improved data protection, secure and confidential calculations, and verifiable computing. Some of the technologies used by the companies in the field include TEE (Trusted Execution Environment), ZKP (Zero-Knowledge Proofs), MPC (Multi-Party Computation), Garbled Circuits (GC) and FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption). Many DeCC projects share the overarching goal of making blockchains more suitable for conducting business by ensuring confidentiality and protection of sensitive or owned data. In contrast, most leading blockchain networks today are radically transparent, making mainstream adoption difficult to achieve. Jernej Kos, Director of the Oasis Foundation, shares his perspective on why privacy is important to Web3 and how the Oasis Network plays a strategic role in reshaping a more privacy-centric digital future. “Decentralized Confidential Computing (DeCC) represents a significant evolution in blockchain technology, moving beyond mere transactional privacy to enable secure, confidential execution of smart contracts. Oasis Foundation is proud to be part of this pioneering coalition, as we believe DeCC will revolutionize data protection and computation in the Web3 space, allowing us to engineer more sophisticated smart contracts, expand to new use cases, and create better user experiences. This initiative underscores our commitment to advancing privacy technologies and fostering innovation that can drive mainstream adoption of blockchain solutions.” he says. “Decentralized Confidential Computing (DeCC) represents a significant evolution in blockchain technology, moving beyond mere transactional privacy to enable secure, confidential execution of smart contracts. Oasis Foundation is proud to be part of this pioneering coalition, as we believe DeCC will revolutionize data protection and computation in the Web3 space, allowing us to engineer more sophisticated smart contracts, expand to new use cases, and create better user experiences. This initiative underscores our commitment to advancing privacy technologies and fostering innovation that can drive mainstream adoption of blockchain solutions.” The DeCC Alliance plans to raise awareness of this technology through “DeCC Day” events at major blockchain conventions worldwide. They have already hosted events at Futurist, NFT.NYC, Consensus, EthCC, and are now planning for Token2049, DevCon, and others. DeCC Alliance projects are also working together to further develop their associated technologies through research and collaboration. Mike Antonuk, Founder of Swisstronik, points to compelling cost reduction in DeCC: “Most Web3 product builders find it hard and costly to keep up with the ever-changing, fragmented crypto regulations. Moreover, they’re forced to choose between user privacy & decentralization and compliance. App users also have a hard choice to make. They have to either rely on centralized parties and risk their personal data while passing identity checks, or stay in the gray area of the crypto industry, which is filled with fraudsters and numerous risks. Swisstronik solves this through DeCC, providing a set of tools that strike a balance between user privacy, regulatory compliance, and decentralization.” “Most Web3 product builders find it hard and costly to keep up with the ever-changing, fragmented crypto regulations. Moreover, they’re forced to choose between user privacy & decentralization and compliance. App users also have a hard choice to make. They have to either rely on centralized parties and risk their personal data while passing identity checks, or stay in the gray area of the crypto industry, which is filled with fraudsters and numerous risks. Swisstronik solves this through DeCC, providing a set of tools that strike a balance between user privacy, regulatory compliance, and decentralization.”

What Every Blockchain Needs: Confidentiality

Gone are the days when “crypto” and “blockchain” were new buzzwords in the market. In 2024, exhibitions, conferences, and several other events dedicated to digital assets are common across the globe. I attended such an event in Brussels from July 8 to July 11 – The Ethereum Community Conference 2024 (EthCC 2024). It discussed the evolution of Ethereum as well as its scope in the future. Thanks to all the tech workshops, keynotes, and side events, this was an interesting event to attend as a crypto enthusiast. It was no less than a melting pot of a plethora of attendees from all corners of the world! The attendees gave their opinions and shared their knowledge about the global blockchain ecosystem. Keeping a few hassles like violent robberies aside, EthCC 2024 was organized impeccably and seamlessly. It did not bore the attendees with jargon and technical talks about things you can find on Google with a few simple clicks! The event balanced valuable technical information with an engaging atmosphere that fostered meaningful conversations. Blockchain is already a part of many people’s everyday lives and this was also the theme of EthCC 2024 – Onchain Everywhere. The theme was all about seamlessly incorporating blockchain into our day-to-day activities. Such activities include everything from authenticating products to tracking supply chains and much more. Also, the event had more than 500 side events, making my experience at the event pretty enriching. Getting down to the brass tacks, here are five of my most important takeaways from EthCC 2024: Taking Big Strides In Gaming The experts at EthCC 2024 discussed a new frontier for crypto gaming, making it the event's hot topic. We have always associated gaming to be an integral part of blockchain and crypto. Discussions about gaming highlighted the potential of blockchain to revolutionize the industry of gaming across the globe. Speakers and panelists talked about designing permissionless games, nurturing inclusive communities, and creating new streams of revenue for young gamers. These discussions helped me understand the impact of decentralized game development on the global gaming industry. This can really help people own genuine in-game assets. The discussions also gave me valuable insights into the mainstream adoption of blockchain in the world of gaming, sticking to the event’s central theme. AI And Blockchain Integration Believe it or not, we live in a world dominated by AI innovations. Within a few years, artificial intelligence has entered almost every task we perform every single day. Thanks to the need to leverage this technology, experts discussed the scope of integrating AI and blockchain. There were discussions around how a seamless blend of these two technologies will improve existing blockchain applications, leading to smarter and more efficient systems for every user worldwide. Web3 User Experience (UX): Progress And Challenges People worldwide have welcomed and appreciated Web3 as a valuable addition to cryptocurrencies. While there is significant progress in the field, Web3 is not devoid of challenges. EthCC 2024 acknowledged the progress made in this domain and the challenges the community needs to face head-on. For example, the community’s focus in 2023 was on account abstraction. This made Web3 more accessible with the development of smart contract account offerings. Talking about the key challenges, user onboarding and the general Web3 user experience need improvement. The discussions at the event helped me understand the issues that should be resolved in the Web3 space to ensure mass adoption. An insightful keynote by Vitalik Buterin (which I'll discuss later in detail) addressed the same concerns. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) This has to be the most valuable and strikingly hot concept discussed at EthCC 2024! Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) are infrastructure models that employ tokenization to organize and incentivize orgnization’s progress. A consortium, the DePIN Association, focused on fostering innovation, setting industry standards, and promoting the development DePIN was formed at EthCC 2024. It brought together ten pioneering organizations dedicated to advancing the DePIN ecosystem. The founding members—Acurast, peaq, DePINHub, PowerLedger, U2U Network, Impossible Cloud Network, POKT Network, SafeJunction, IoTeX, and Geodnet—are at the forefront of innovation in their respective fields, contributing to a collective vision for a more connected, decentralized world. At the event in Brussels, DePIN experts spoke about how DePINs hold immense promise for reshaping how we build and manage infrastructure. By harnessing blockchain technology and decentralization principles, DePINs can revolutionize various sectors, from telecommunications and energy to data storage and compute power. Vitalik Buterin’s Visionary Keynote Undoubtedly, Vitalik Buterin’s keynote at EthCC 2024 was a highlight every attendee will remember. Combining his impeccable knowledge and the ability to convey the most complicated things in the simplest ways, Vitalik offered his insights into the blockchain network’s evolution. He talked about Ethereum’s quantum resistance, resilience, protocol simplification, and a lot more that inspired every attendee listening to him. I’m sure this keynote will spark many discussions in the days to come! The Final Word EthCC 2024 in Brussels was a memorable event, indeed. The company of like-minded professionals and listening to experts talk about the domains they know like the back of their hands was inspiring to say the least! From gaming and AI to DePIN and Web3, every area of discussion gave us a comprehensive look at how far technology has come and how far we can take it! Gone are the days when “crypto” and “blockchain” were new buzzwords in the market. In 2024, exhibitions, conferences, and several other events dedicated to digital assets are common across the globe. I attended such an event in Brussels from July 8 to July 11 – The Ethereum Community Conference 2024 (EthCC 2024). It discussed the evolution of Ethereum as well as its scope in the future. Thanks to all the tech workshops, keynotes, and side events, this was an interesting event to attend as a crypto enthusiast. It was no less than a melting pot of a plethora of attendees from all corners of the world! The attendees gave their opinions and shared their knowledge about the global blockchain ecosystem. Keeping a few hassles like violent robberies aside, EthCC 2024 was organized impeccably and seamlessly. It did not bore the attendees with jargon and technical talks about things you can find on Google with a few simple clicks! The event balanced valuable technical information with an engaging atmosphere that fostered meaningful conversations. Blockchain is already a part of many people’s everyday lives and this was also the theme of EthCC 2024 – Onchain Everywhere. The theme was all about seamlessly incorporating blockchain into our day-to-day activities. Such activities include everything from authenticating products to tracking supply chains and much more. Also, the event had more than 500 side events, making my experience at the event pretty enriching. Getting down to the brass tacks, here are five of my most important takeaways from EthCC 2024: Taking Big Strides In Gaming Taking Big Strides In Gaming Taking Big Strides In Gaming The experts at EthCC 2024 discussed a new frontier for crypto gaming , making it the event's hot topic. We have always associated gaming to be an integral part of blockchain and crypto. Discussions about gaming highlighted the potential of blockchain to revolutionize the industry of gaming across the globe. a new frontier for crypto gaming a new frontier for crypto gaming a new frontier for crypto gaming Speakers and panelists talked about designing permissionless games, nurturing inclusive communities, and creating new streams of revenue for young gamers. These discussions helped me understand the impact of decentralized game development on the global gaming industry. This can really help people own genuine in-game assets. The discussions also gave me valuable insights into the mainstream adoption of blockchain in the world of gaming, sticking to the event’s central theme. AI And Blockchain Integration AI And Blockchain Integration AI And Blockchain Integration Believe it or not, we live in a world dominated by AI innovations. Within a few years, artificial intelligence has entered almost every task we perform every single day. Thanks to the need to leverage this technology, experts discussed the scope of integrating AI and blockchain . integrating AI and blockchain integrating AI and blockchain integrating AI and blockchain There were discussions around how a seamless blend of these two technologies will improve existing blockchain applications, leading to smarter and more efficient systems for every user worldwide. Web3 User Experience (UX): Progress And Challenges Web3 User Experience (UX): Progress And Challenges Web3 User Experience (UX): Progress And Challenges Web3 User Experience (UX): Progress And Challenges People worldwide have welcomed and appreciated Web3 as a valuable addition to cryptocurrencies. While there is significant progress in the field, Web3 is not devoid of challenges . Web3 is not devoid of challenges Web3 is not devoid of challenges Web3 is not devoid of challenges EthCC 2024 acknowledged the progress made in this domain and the challenges the community needs to face head-on. For example, the community’s focus in 2023 was on account abstraction. This made Web3 more accessible with the development of smart contract account offerings. Talking about the key challenges, user onboarding and the general Web3 user experience need improvement. The discussions at the event helped me understand the issues that should be resolved in the Web3 space to ensure mass adoption. An insightful keynote by Vitalik Buterin (which I'll discuss later in detail) addressed the same concerns. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) This has to be the most valuable and strikingly hot concept discussed at EthCC 2024! Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) are infrastructure models that employ tokenization to organize and incentivize orgnization’s progress. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) A consortium, the DePIN Association , focused on fostering innovation, setting industry standards, and promoting the development DePIN was formed at EthCC 2024. It brought together ten pioneering organizations dedicated to advancing the DePIN ecosystem. The founding members—Acurast, peaq, DePINHub, PowerLedger, U2U Network, Impossible Cloud Network, POKT Network, SafeJunction, IoTeX, and Geodnet—are at the forefront of innovation in their respective fields, contributing to a collective vision for a more connected, decentralized world. DePIN Association DePIN Association DePIN Association At the event in Brussels, DePIN experts spoke about how DePINs hold immense promise for reshaping how we build and manage infrastructure. By harnessing blockchain technology and decentralization principles, DePINs can revolutionize various sectors, from telecommunications and energy to data storage and compute power. Vitalik Buterin’s Visionary Keynote Vitalik Buterin’s Visionary Keynote Vitalik Buterin’s Visionary Keynote Vitalik Buterin’s Visionary Keynote Undoubtedly, Vitalik Buterin’s keynote at EthCC 2024 was a highlight every attendee will remember. Combining his impeccable knowledge and the ability to convey the most complicated things in the simplest ways, Vitalik offered his insights into the blockchain network’s evolution. He talked about Ethereum’s quantum resistance, resilience, protocol simplification, and a lot more that inspired every attendee listening to him. I’m sure this keynote will spark many discussions in the days to come! The Final Word The Final Word EthCC 2024 in Brussels was a memorable event, indeed. The company of like-minded professionals and listening to experts talk about the domains they know like the back of their hands was inspiring to say the least! From gaming and AI to DePIN and Web3, every area of discussion gave us a comprehensive look at how far technology has come and how far we can take it!

What I Learned At EthCC 2024: A Deep Dive Into Ethereum’s Evolution

EthCC 2024 এ আমি যা শিখেছি: Ethereum-এর বিবর্তনের মধ্যে একটি গভীর ডুব

Was ich bei EthCC 2024 gelernt habe: Ein tiefer Einblick in die Entwicklung von Ethereum

Lo que aprendí en EthCC 2024: una inmersión profunda en la evolución de Ethereum

Ce que j'ai appris à EthCC 2024 : une plongée approfondie dans l'évolution d'Ethereum

EthCC 2024 में मैंने क्या सीखा: एथेरियम के विकास में एक गहरी पैठ

EthCC 2024で学んだこと: イーサリアムの進化を深く掘り下げる

EthCC 2024에서 배운 것: 이더리움의 진화에 대한 심층 분석

O que aprendi na EthCC 2024: um mergulho profundo na evolução do Ethereum

Что я узнал на EthCC 2024: глубокое погружение в эволюцию Ethereum

EthCC 2024'te Öğrendiklerim: Ethereum'un Evrimine Derin Bir Bakış

Những điều tôi học được tại EthCC 2024: Đi sâu vào quá trình phát triển của Ethereum

我在 EthCC 2024 上学到的东西：深入探究以太坊的演进

5 Devices to Get Started in DePIN

DePIN-এ শুরু করার জন্য 5টি ডিভাইস

5 Geräte für den Einstieg in DePIN

5 dispositivos para comenzar en DePIN

5 appareils pour démarrer dans DePIN

DePIN में आरंभ करने के लिए 5 डिवाइस

DePIN を始めるための 5 つのデバイス

DePIN을 시작하기 위한 5가지 장치

5 dispositivos para começar no DePIN

5 устройств, с которых стоит начать работу в DePIN

DePIN'e Başlamak için 5 Cihaz

5 thiết bị để bắt đầu sử dụng DePIN

开始使用 DePIN 的 5 种设备

**ZUG, Switzerland, April 24th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Researchers from the University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group, in collaboration with the Acurast Association building on Polkadot and other ecosystems, have unveiled groundbreaking results in their latest study, "Performance Analysis of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks and Centralized Clouds.” This work demonstrates the viability of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) as a robust alternative to traditional centralized cloud computing platforms. DePINs, leveraging blockchain technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), aim to enhance data sovereignty, reduce dependency on centralized models, and improve system resilience against potential failures. The research specifically highlights and evaluates Acurast, a new decentralized serverless cloud network that capitalizes on underutilized resources of smartphones to perform complex computing tasks with enhanced security and efficiency. Key Findings: Enhanced Efficiency: Acurast has shown potential to perform computationally intensive tasks more efficiently than traditional cloud services like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon AWS.
Power Efficiency: Acurast significantly reduce power consumption, compared to existing centralized server infrastructure, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to existing solutions.
Empirical Evidence: The study provides empirical evidence supporting the theoretical benefits of DePINs, demonstrating Acurast's ability to handle computationally intensive applications with reliability and cost-effectiveness. "The advent of decentralized technologies presents a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage and operate digital infrastructures," said Jan von der Assen, PhD student and Junior Researcher of the Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich (UZH) on the project. "Acurast not only challenges the status quo but may also present a scalable, secure, and sustainable model for future computing needs." This research marks a significant step toward understanding and harnessing the power of DePINs for computing. It opens up a real alternative to existing cloud providers for applications in all industries, especially where confidentiality is paramount. The full research paper is publicly available and has been accepted at the upcoming DePIN Workshop of the International Conference on Blockchain Technology (ICBC) 2024. About University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group The Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich focuses on research and development in networked systems and communication mechanisms. The group is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in communication systems, network security, and infrastructure development. About Acurast Association The Acurast Association is dedicated to breaking up the cloud monopoly with Acurast using mobile hardware, thereby democratizing and decentralizing the cloud. Allowing everyone to become a part of the cloud through their mobile devices. Providing developers with unrestricted, permissionless access to computing resources that are secure, cost-effective, and confidential. Contact Co-Founder Pascal Brun Acurast hi@acurast.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. **ZUG, Switzerland, April 24th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Researchers from the University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group, in collaboration with the Acurast Association building on Polkadot and other ecosystems, have unveiled groundbreaking results in their latest study, "Performance Analysis of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks and Centralized Clouds.” This work demonstrates the viability of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) as a robust alternative to traditional centralized cloud computing platforms. DePINs, leveraging blockchain technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), aim to enhance data sovereignty, reduce dependency on centralized models, and improve system resilience against potential failures. The research specifically highlights and evaluates Acurast , a new decentralized serverless cloud network that capitalizes on underutilized resources of smartphones to perform complex computing tasks with enhanced security and efficiency. Acurast Acurast Key Findings: Enhanced Efficiency: Acurast has shown potential to perform computationally intensive tasks more efficiently than traditional cloud services like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon AWS. Power Efficiency: Acurast significantly reduce power consumption, compared to existing centralized server infrastructure, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to existing solutions. Empirical Evidence: The study provides empirical evidence supporting the theoretical benefits of DePINs, demonstrating Acurast's ability to handle computationally intensive applications with reliability and cost-effectiveness. Enhanced Efficiency: Acurast has shown potential to perform computationally intensive tasks more efficiently than traditional cloud services like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon AWS. Power Efficiency: Acurast significantly reduce power consumption, compared to existing centralized server infrastructure, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to existing solutions. Empirical Evidence: The study provides empirical evidence supporting the theoretical benefits of DePINs, demonstrating Acurast's ability to handle computationally intensive applications with reliability and cost-effectiveness. "The advent of decentralized technologies presents a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage and operate digital infrastructures," said Jan von der Assen, PhD student and Junior Researcher of the Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich (UZH) on the project. "The advent of decentralized technologies presents a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage and operate digital infrastructures," said Jan von der Assen, PhD student and Junior Researcher of the Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich (UZH) on the project. "Acurast not only challenges the status quo but may also present a scalable, secure, and sustainable model for future computing needs." "Acurast not only challenges the status quo but may also present a scalable, secure, and sustainable model for future computing needs." This research marks a significant step toward understanding and harnessing the power of DePINs for computing. It opens up a real alternative to existing cloud providers for applications in all industries, especially where confidentiality is paramount. The full research paper is publicly available and has been accepted at the upcoming DePIN Workshop of the International Conference on Blockchain Technology (ICBC) 2024. research paper research paper About University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group The Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich focuses on research and development in networked systems and communication mechanisms. The group is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in communication systems, network security, and infrastructure development. Communication Systems Group (CSG) Communication Systems Group (CSG) About Acurast Association The Acurast Association is dedicated to breaking up the cloud monopoly with Acurast using mobile hardware, thereby democratizing and decentralizing the cloud. Allowing everyone to become a part of the cloud through their mobile devices. Providing developers with unrestricted, permissionless access to computing resources that are secure, cost-effective, and confidential. Acurast Acurast Contact Co-Founder Pascal Brun Acurast hi@acurast.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. here. here.

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Digital transformation can be defined as a process whereby an organization shifts their business models, processes, and organizational culture with digital technologies to adapt to changing customer behaviors. A digital transformation strategy aims to create the agile capabilities of fully leveraging the possibilities and opportunities of new technologies and their impact faster, better and in more innovative way in the future. However, a recent leadership study on digital transformation by Dell unveils most organizations are unprepared: 45% fear becoming obsolete in 3–5 years 48% are unaware of what their industry will look like in 3 years only 5% are classified as Digital Leaders Transformational journeys require acurate assessments, learning, growth, and monitoring of: People and Culture; Capacity and Capabilities; Innovation; and Technology. Copyright © 2018 by Faisal Hoque. All rights reserved. . . . . . I am an . Founder of and other companies. Shadoka enables entrepreneurship, growth, and social impact. Author of “ ” (McGraw Hill) and “ ” (Motivational Press). Follow me on Twitter @ . entrepreneur and author SHADOKA Everything Connects — How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation and Sustainability Survive to Thrive: 27 Practices of Resilient Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Leaders Faisal Hoque Use the Everything Connects leadership app and Suvvive to Thrive resiliancy app for free.

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I compared my startup’s face recognition technology against 3 of the big cloud vendors. Results below. I recently joined a startup called , and one of the first things I did was test our technology against three big cloud vendors. After all, machine learning is only useful if its accurate. Machine Box These cloud vendors provide machine learning as a service (sometimes referred to as cognitive services). They usually charge per API call and require sending data (like images) to a public API endpoint. One of the key value propositions of Machine Box is that it can run on premises. No need for sending data out of your infrastructure. But can Machine Box compare in accuracy to the big guys? I wanted to find out. To keep things simple, I decided to compare facial recognition technologies. Machine Box’s facial recognition technology is called . I picked an image with a lot of faces and ran it through to see how many faces it acurately detected. I then ran the same image through the big cloud vendors’ cognitive services. These were my results: Facebox Facebox Facebox detected more faces than the other big cloud vendors’ machine learning services Facebox was able to pick up every single face that was not obscured in the photo. Two of the three cloud vendors came close, but missed a few. One vendor didn’t pick up any faces. Next, I wanted to compare the celebrity recognition capabilities of these technologies. I used to train Facebox on every US politician, then picked a random photo off the internet of some members of the US House of Representatives. one-shot teaching GOP members of the US House of Representatives I posted the photo to Facebox and the same three cloud vendors. These were the results: Comparing Machine Box’s celebrity recognition to 3 big cloud vendors Facebox performed even better than expected. Oddly, the cloud vendor that failed to detect any faces in the earlier test was able to eek out a meesley 13 known people in this image. Cloud vendor number 2 The first cloud vendor recognized two members of the house. The third cloud vendor doesn’t offer a celebrity recognition service, or any easy way to train it with known people. Facebox recognizes almost every member of the House in this photo Facebox picked up all but a handful of members of the house. When thinking about facial recognition or celebrity detection, it might be wise to consider Machine Box.

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The 99% Accurate Machine Learning Algorithms You Shouldn't Buy Machine learning is now everywhere and seems to be able to solve most problems. But running neural network is not an easy task without a proper data science team. So more and more companies are issuing A.I. focused Request For Tender. One main challenge is: how to measure the accuracy of an algorithm? More than often we see requierements to one accuracy metric : Your Machine Learning algorithm needs to have over 90% accuracy. - another artificial intelligence Request For Tender This article will show that a high score can hide poor business performance. Detecting a rare problem is inspecting wind turbines since 2011. By 2019, we have acquired 4 millions of pictures. During the same period, our experts annotated only 6000 high criticity defects. Cornis On average, only 0.1% of the pictures contains a high criticity defect. The worst would be a system predicting no defect. Such a ridiculous system would still be 99.9% accurate on this database (6000 defects are only 0.1% of 4 millions  images). defect detection algorithm False negative Other metrics can give you better information on the performance.  Since high critical defects are what we don't want to miss, we can count how many defects the algorithm detects. We call this metric the rate. true positive If an algorithm detects well the 6000 defects of our database it has a 100% true positive rate. If it misses 600 defects, it has a 90% true positive rate. Is this the score you should ask for? Is a perfect 100% true positive rate telling that every detection is a defect? Not at all. This score only tells you that the solution doesn't miss any defect. But missing very few defects has a cost : the number of false detections. Let's imagine the dumb algorithm that says that every single image contains a defect. It will well detect 100% of the defects but also 100% of the images without defect... To judge a machine learning algorithm, you need to check at least four metrics : The rate: Defects detected true positive The rate: Defects missed false negative The rate: No defect and not detected true negative The rate: No defect but detected false positive Even if these four metrics are mandatory, they may not at all reflect any business value. You still need to use them to compute business KPI. Back to work To expertise a wind turbine, we process the images of 4 faces of the 3 blades. We slice the blade panoramas on small 256x256 pixels images to detect defects. We count on average 150000 images per wind turbine to analyse. If no defects are on this turbine, a 99% precise algorithm will still detect on average 1500 images. The main expertise KPI is the time spent per turbine. How much time can we gain by keeping only 1500 images on the turbine? We discovered the hard way that the answer can go from 99% of the expertise time to . no time at all If all the detections are around the same zone, the expertise can last only some minutes. If detections are happening about everywhere on the blade, expertise will be longer than without A.I. Better than a random 99% score, a KPI improvement. In 2019, Cornis announced expertise twice as fast thanks to A.I. This algorithm is far from 99% false positive performance. But with our tools you can perform quality expertise in half the time you used to. When you want to assess the quality of a machine learning algorithm don't ask for a magic 99% number. Ask for several evaluations and focus on how it will improve your processes.

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