The emissions produced by AI datacenters is likely far worse than believed because of how companies report their sustainability data.

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In many instances, information threats don't seem outlandish—they align with normal business operations, expected behavior and even past interactions.

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Insiders Predict HUGE Surge in Web3 Gaming - Will Big Publishers Jump In? 50M Users by 2025, AI Revolution, and More!

The Secret Game Revolution of 2025: What Industry Insiders Aren't Telling You About Web3's Next Big Leap - West Island Blog

Financial lessons from Hawaiian Airlines that apply to everyday challenges, from setting goals to assessing risk.

Commentary: Why Managing Household Budgets and Corporate Finances Aren’t So Different - Hawaii Business Magazine

Some progressives think they can make common cause with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy when it comes to defense spending.

The Democrats Who Aren't Writing Off Elon Musk's DOGE - Business Insider

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Why TEE-Based Smart Contracts Still Aren’t Fully Secure

Most People Using AI Aren’t Actually Building Anything

Why Most "Full Stack" Developers Aren’t Really Full Stack Why Most "Full Stack" Developers Aren’t Really Full Stack Most developers call themselves "full stack." But if you ask them to build a feature across the entire stack— From setting up the database To building the backend logic To designing and deploying a frontend UI To pushing the project live… They freeze. Because being “full stack” isn’t about knowing the buzzwords. It’s about solving problems end-to-end. Let’s break down why the term “full stack developer” is so misunderstood—and what it really takes to become one. The Stack Isn’t Just Code Here’s the truth: Being a full stack developer doesn’t mean you’ve written a few Node.js APIs and built a React frontend. That’s just surface-level. Real full stack means you can: → Design and normalize a database schema → Write secure and scalable backend logic → Build a clean, responsive, and accessible frontend → Handle authentication and authorization → Write tests (yes, that too) → Set up CI/CD and understand deployments → Debug issues across layers → Understand how all the parts talk to each other talk And that’s just for one small feature. The Resume Title Trap The industry loves labels. People love to write “full stack developer” on their LinkedIn because it sounds powerful. sounds It sounds like you can do it all. But the truth? Most of them haven’t even deployed an app by themselves. They haven’t written a Dockerfile. They haven’t dealt with production logs, 500 errors, or memory leaks. They’ve built a to-do app and maybe used Firebase once. That’s not full stack. That’s frontend with some database glue. Why It Happens Let’s be honest. The learning curve is steep. The stack is too wide for most people to go deep. Bootcamps teach you the basics, but they don’t teach you: → Infrastructure → Web security → Caching strategies → Load balancing → Rollbacks and failure recovery They skip the hard parts. Because teaching "MERN stack" is easier than teaching how the web actually works. And so, people walk out of bootcamps thinking they’re full stack… When in reality, they’re still frontend-first. The Confidence Illusion Let’s say you can build a simple app top to bottom. can Does that make you full stack? It depends. Because building an app that runs on your laptop is not the same as building something production-ready. There’s a gap between can make it work and can make it last. can make it work can make it last Production introduces complexity: → Performance issues → Race conditions → Data consistency → Downtime recovery → Security patches Knowing the tools is one thing. Knowing when, why, and how to use them is what makes you full stack. The Real Full Stack Mindset It’s not about being perfect at everything. You don’t need to master DevOps, backend, frontend, and database engineering all at once. But you need ownership. ownership You need to be the kind of developer who says: “I’ll figure it out.” “I can trace this bug across layers.” “I know how to build something end-to-end.” Because full stack is not a title. It’s a mindset of problem-solving across boundaries. problem-solving across boundaries What They Don’t Teach You Here are things most so-called full stack devs avoid: → How to scale APIs under heavy load → What CORS really is and how to fix it → How to avoid SQL injection → Setting up domains and SSL certificates → Handling state between frontend and backend properly → Writing code that’s easy for other people to work with other They stick to what they know. Which usually means copying code from Stack Overflow and hoping it works. That’s not full stack. That’s surface stack. You Don’t Need to Know Everything Let’s be clear: No one is asking you to become an expert in everything. But if you call yourself full stack, you should: → Be comfortable jumping between layers → Know how the data flows from client to database and back → Understand how your choices affect performance, security, and UX → Be able to build a feature across the stack—not just in one part of it If you’re afraid of the backend, you’re not full stack. If you only know how to fetch data but not handle errors, you’re not full stack. If you can’t deploy your app or debug issues in production, you’re not full stack. What To Do Instead Drop the title. Earn the skill. Don’t label yourself full stack unless you’ve truly: → Built, deployed, and maintained your own projects → Worked with a real backend framework → Configured hosting and understood what’s going on under the hood → Built frontend apps that aren’t just styled, but are actually usable → Handled user authentication and sessions properly → Learned how to write scalable, maintainable code across both ends Instead of learning one tutorial and calling it a day— Go deep. Build more. Break things. Fix them. That’s how you learn the stack. It’s Not About the Stack Here’s the kicker: Being full stack isn’t really about the stack. stack It’s about understanding systems. systems About solving problems, not just writing code. The stack is just the tool. The real job is to create something that works for people. And that means knowing: → What to build → Why it matters → How to make it reliable → How to fix it when it breaks The Bottom Line The Bottom Line Most “full stack developers” are just frontend developers who dabble in backend. But the real ones? They’re quiet. They’re not posting “hire me” tweets. They’re too busy building. And when they do speak, they say things like: “I debugged a memory leak at 2 AM.” “I deployed the fix across three regions.” “I refactored the code so we don’t repeat this again.” That’s the full stack mindset. Not a buzzword. Not a title. Just someone who gets it—from start to finish. gets it

Most "Full Stack" Developers Aren't Really Full Stack

Genuine Users Aren’t Always Human — And That Shouldn’t Scare You

ETH ETF Inflows Are Surging. Why Aren't You Seeing the Gains?

It feels noble to give yourself entirely to your company. That’s what every founder does, right? You want to be obsessed. Outwork everyone. Late nights. Make the impossible happen through sheer force of belief. It’s practically a rite of passage. And early-stage investors love to reinforce this narrative by claiming they’re “investing in the founder.” That fusion between founder and startup is, early on, an edge. If you’re a founder who really owns it, your pitch isn’t just about the product. Every milestone feels like personal growth. The company roadmap starts to feel like your future autobiography. The intensity from that identity merge is often what gets early-stage companies from nothing to something. It’s what gets investors to write you the check and what gets employees to leave safe jobs. But we rarely talk about how that fusion often goes from an edge to a serious blind spot. But we rarely talk about how that fusion often goes from an edge to a serious blind spot. serious A Real Identity Crisis When a company is doing well, this most often shows up when it’s time for the founder to take a step back. Maybe the business is growing faster than the founder, and it’s time for a seasoned operator. Maybe the founder themselves is burned out and ready to take a different role (at least on paper). However much sense the decision might make, it’s emotional and anything but simple. After all, the founder identity is intoxicating. You’re “the reason” it all exists. You’re the story the investors bet on. You’re the one in the headlines, on stage, in the group chat when things go right. So, how do you “hand off” something that feels like you? you How do you detach when the product reflects your worldview, your taste, your habits, your wiring? How do you sit in a boardroom and objectively assess your own usefulness? It can feel like losing the very thing that made you matter. When the Merge Becomes the Meltdown Even more dangerous is when things at the startup aren’t going well: because if the startup is you, then failure becomes a personal, existential threat. And that’s dangerous. aren’t is And that’s dangerous. Forced into a corner, you may enter a survival mode where you’ll go to great lengths to avoid bad news or defend weak decisions. And in that survival state, objectivity disappears. I know that better than anybody. When my adtech company was in a tailspin five years ago, I completely lost the thread and told myself a dangerous lie: that my company’s fate was my fate. completely that my company’s fate was my fate. I entered a reactionary mode and went to incredible lengths to protect myself. I wasn’t at risk; the startup was. But I couldn’t tell the difference. I The Importance of Maintaining Objectivity The key to decoupling founder from company - to finding the off-ramp before things go off the rails - is good old-fashioned objectivity. That’s not just the ability to see the business clearly, but to see yourself clearly within it. To know when your presence is driving the startup forward and when it’s holding it back. To recognize when you’re making decisions in service of the mission, and when you’re making them in service of your ego. That’s not just the ability to see the business clearly, but to see yourself clearly within it. yourself Easier said than done. Objectivity in the startup environment doesn’t necessarily come naturally, especially not in environments that reward belief over balance and treat founder obsession like a virtue. If you want to stay grounded, you have to work at it intentionally, consistently, and with humility. The founders who figured this out: Build identity outside the business. They invest in relationships, creative pursuits, and personal goals that have nothing to do with KPIs or pitch decks. The startup matters—but it’s not the only thing that defines them.
Engage in honest internal dialogue. They ask hard questions like, “Am I the right person for this stage?” or “What would I tell a founder friend in this situation?” - and they don’t rush to justify the answer.
Create feedback loops that live outside the hype. Mentors, advisors, therapists, and other people who aren’t caught up in the company’s narrative gravity. These are the people who won’t flatter you. They’ll challenge you. Build identity outside the business. They invest in relationships, creative pursuits, and personal goals that have nothing to do with KPIs or pitch decks. The startup matters—but it’s not the only thing that defines them. Build identity outside the business. Engage in honest internal dialogue. They ask hard questions like, “Am I the right person for this stage?” or “What would I tell a founder friend in this situation?” - and they don’t rush to justify the answer. Engage in honest internal dialogue. “Am I the right person for this stage?” “What would I tell a founder friend in this situation?” Create feedback loops that live outside the hype. Mentors, advisors, therapists, and other people who aren’t caught up in the company’s narrative gravity. These are the people who won’t flatter you. They’ll challenge you. Create feedback loops that live outside the hype. Perhaps most importantly, they allow themselves to imagine the startup without them - whether that means it thrives or fails. Because real leadership isn’t about holding on. It’s about knowing when to let go. real It’s about knowing when to let go.

You Are Not Your Startup, Your Startup is Not You

আপনি আপনার কোম্পানী নন - আপনার কোম্পানি আপনি নন

Sie sind nicht Ihr Unternehmen - Ihr Unternehmen ist nicht Sie

Tu empresa no eres tú, tu empresa no eres tú

Vous n'êtes pas votre entreprise - votre entreprise n'est pas vous

आप अपनी कंपनी नहीं हैं - आपकी कंपनी आप नहीं हैं

You Are Not Your Company - あなたの会社はあなたではありません。

You Are Not Your Company - 당신의 회사는 당신이 아닙니다.

Você não é sua empresa - sua empresa não é você

Вы не ваша компания - ваша компания не вы

You Are Not Your Company - Şirketiniz Sen Değilsin

You Are Not Your Company - Công ty của bạn không phải là bạn

你不是你的公司 - 你的公司不是你

If you’ve ever had to write an app to process card payments, not like integrating PayPal, but like being PayPal. You’ve probably heard of PCI DSS. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an information security standard for organizations that handle branded credit cards from the major card schemes. - Wikipedia Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an information security standard for organizations that handle branded credit cards from the major card schemes. - Wikipedia Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Wikipedia In other words, it’s a giant checklist that says: “Hey, if you’re going to store or process people’s money, maybe don’t leave your database open to the world.” Why Am I Even Writing This? Why Am I Even Writing This? After working on a PCI DSS–compliant app, I had a bit of an existential crisis and asked myself, “Why shouldn’t all apps follow PCI DSS secure coding practices?” Believe me, PCI DSS is not as terrifying as it sounds. Compliance and privacy folks have a way of making every simple process sound enormous to feel good about themselves. Want to have a stressful day? Listen to them talk about PIA, DPIA, DSAR, or ROPA. Not to oversimplify things, compliance can be painful. But if it helps protect your data and keeps you from ending up on “Have I Been Pwned”. Isn’t it kind of worth it? Tips To Secure Coding If you’re building a payment system or just trying to sleep better at night, here are some easy ways to secure coding that will bring you closer to PCI DSS compliance. Let’s dive in! Subnets, NAT Gateways, and the Drama of Networking Subnets, NAT Gateways, and the Drama of Networking If your app’s database is in a public subnet, I’m going to need you to stop reading and fix that. Now! Ensure you use private subnets for anything sensitive, then route their traffic through a NAT Gateway so they can reach the internet (for patches, updates, memes, etc.) without being directly exposed. Think of it as giving your app a VPN to access the world, but telling it not to talk to strangers. For “The Matrix” lovers, the Matrix world is a private subnet, the real world is the public subnet, and the secure phone Neo and his friends use to travel between worlds is the NAT Gateway. They can go through, but the machines can’t! I love that reference, hope you do too. It took me a while. 😁 Encrypt All the Things Encrypt All the Things You’ve heard this before. You’ll hear it again. Encrypt at rest.
Encrypt in transit.
Encrypt logs, backups, and even environment variables if you’re feeling spicy. Encrypt at rest. Encrypt in transit. Encrypt logs, backups, and even environment variables if you’re feeling spicy. For cloud services, managing encryption is easy peasy. You only have to enable them. And please, Base64 is not an encryption. It’s for people who lie to themselves. You know who you are. Sure, it has its uses, but security is not one of them. Security Headers Security Headers Security headers are HTTP response headers that instruct the browser on how to handle security-related aspects of a website. They help you prevent attacks like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), clickjacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Set It and Forget It At the very least, add: Strict-Transport-Security
X-Content-Type-Options
Content-Security-Policy
X-Frame-Options Strict-Transport-Security X-Content-Type-Options Content-Security-Policy X-Frame-Options They’re easy to configure in most frameworks and cloud services. Do it once, and you’re already better off than most. Firewalls? Definitely Firewalls Firewalls? Definitely Firewalls Route public requests to your application through a firewall. It’s like putting a bouncer in front of your app. Unlike the days of the boomers, where configuring a firewall is like assembling your furniture with instructions from Asgard. You might get it working, but at what cost? Present-day applications make this process a lot easier. Better if you’re on the cloud. Cloud services like AWS WAF and Azure Firewall already come with pre-configured rules for common threats; you just have to switch them on, and they get to work. Firewalls with minimum effort will help you stop known attack patterns, filter out bad IPs, and block that one guy still trying SQL injection from 2008. Access Control Access Control Your app isn’t a public library. Don’t give every service full access to everything just because it’s easier. You’re not Oprah Winfrey: “You get admin! You get admin! Everyone gets admin!” Follow the “Principle of least privilege”, which means every user gets only what they absolutely need. Try to rotate credentials and keys regularly and use roles over static keys when possible. Even cloud services prefer this. And they wrote the cloud. Staging Is Not Production Staging Is Not Production Your staging environment should mirror production in structure, not in secrets. Encrypt staging data too. Attackers don’t care where they get data from.
Don’t copy production secrets into staging.
Implement monitoring and WAF rules here as well. Encrypt staging data too. Attackers don’t care where they get data from. Don’t copy production secrets into staging. Implement monitoring and WAF rules here as well. Hackers love a staging environment with fewer alarms. What’s a better place to test their scripts? Change Management Change Management This is adulting for DevOps. PCI DSS requires you to have procedures to track changes in code, infrastructure, and security policies. In simple terms, use Git, use Infrastructure-as-code (Serverless Framework, Terraform, AWS CDK, etc.), and set up alerts. You want to know when someone (maybe even you) decides to push trauma into production. Logging Saves Lives Logging Saves Lives Logs are crucial. You hope to never need them, but if you do, you really need them. Keep secure and central logs for everything that matters: Application logs: Log errors from applications and other important information to help you debug. Make sure not to log sensitive information.
Access logs: Log who did what and when.
Database logs: Catch slow queries, weird access patterns, and potential breaches.
Audit logs: Log changes to permissions, firewall rules, and code deployments. Tools like AWS CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Config can help you with this. Application logs: Log errors from applications and other important information to help you debug. Make sure not to log sensitive information. Application logs: Access logs: Log who did what and when. Access logs: Database logs: Catch slow queries, weird access patterns, and potential breaches. Database logs Audit logs: Log changes to permissions, firewall rules, and code deployments. Tools like AWS CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Config can help you with this. Audit logs: Prefer ORMs Prefer ORMs This is your first line of defense (and sanity). Forget raw SQL unless you’re a database wizard with a death wish. Use an ORM. Yes, you could parameterize your raw SQL and improve security; however, there’s still a large chance that future you or your colleague will forget to parameterize a query properly, and just like that, you’re cooked. ORMs abstract your database interactions, making code easier to maintain and less prone to injection attacks. Most modern ORMs parameterize queries out of the box. That means fewer chances to accidentally DROP TABLE users; during a late-night commit. DROP TABLE users; In Conclusion In Conclusion Now, seriously, was it that deep? It’s a long list, but I’m sure it’s filled with things you’re already doing. Just a few adjustments here and there, and you’re compliant! Compliance is annoying, but so is a data breach. PCI DSS might feel like a giant list of “No, you can’t” but it’s just trying to keep you and your customers safe. On cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, there’s no excuse not to follow these best practices. You’ve got the tools, you’ve got the docs, and now you’ve got a very persuasive blog post. Stay safe. Stay compliant. And for the love of all that is good, don’t store unencrypted card numbers in a database column called card_number. card_number

If PCI-DSS Compliance Makes Apps Safer, Why Aren’t We All Doing It?

Si el cumplimiento de PCI-DSS hace que las aplicaciones sean más seguras, ¿por qué no lo hacemos todos?

Ako PCI-DSS usklađenost čini aplikacije sigurnijim, zašto to ne činimo svi?

PCI-DSS コンプライアンスがアプリケーションをより安全にするなら、なぜ私たちはそれを行わないのですか?

Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na

Ja PCI-DSS atbilstība padara lietotnes drošākas, kāpēc mēs visi to nedarām?

Ако PCI-DSS усогласеноста ги прави апликациите побезбедни, зошто не го правиме тоа сите?

Jika kepatuhan PCI-DSS menjadikan aplikasi lebih selamat, mengapa tidak kita semua melakukannya?

PCI-DSS අනුකූලතාවය යෙදුම් වඩාත් ආරක්ෂිත කරයි නම්, ඇයි අපි හැමෝම එය කරන්නේ නැහැ?

Ikiwa ufuatiliaji wa PCI-DSS hufanya programu salama zaidi, kwa nini sisi sio wote kufanya hivyo?

PCI-DSS uyumluluğu uygulamaları daha güvenli hale getiriyorsa, neden hepimiz bunu yapmıyoruz?

Əgər PCI-DSS konformizmi applarni sigurni, niye biz ham o‘ladi?

Uma PCI-DSS Compliance Yenza I-Apps Yenziwe Ngangaphakathi, Ngaba Ngaba Ngaba Ngangena Ngangaphakathi?

Are dApps truly decentralised? This was my thought as I woke up this morning. I call myself a web3 technical writer and a frontend blockchain developer every day. I share the message of Web3 with anyone who will listen and attend Web3 events. Are dApps truly decentralised? web3 technical writer This isn't unique to me; we Web3 developers often see ourselves as the revolutionaries of the Web. Our projects usually highlight or address issues specific to Web 2. After all this boasting and building of powerful projects that tackle the problem of centralisation, guess what? We still choose to host on a centralised cloud. For example, here is an ERC-20 Token Minter hosted on Vercel, a centralised cloud platform. When we host our website on a platform like this, the scenario always comes to my mind: ERC-20 Token Minter Vercel Some villagers who are fighting for freedom from their master. They come together and vow not to be ruled by anyone but themselves. Yet, they still ask their master for land to live on. Some villagers who are fighting for freedom from their master. They come together and vow not to be ruled by anyone but themselves. Yet, they still ask their master for land to live on. It's a funny scenario, but that is our reality as Web3 developers. I remember when a friend of mine, who is a core Web2 developer, said something to me one day. He said It’s funny how Web3 claims to be decentralized but still depends on centralized infrastructure. If all major cloud providers decided to shut down Web3 apps tomorrow, most of you would be in serious trouble. It’s funny how Web3 claims to be decentralized but still depends on centralized infrastructure. If all major cloud providers decided to shut down Web3 apps tomorrow, most of you would be in serious trouble. Honestly, what he said is true. With all these, do you think your dApp can survive without centralised cloud providers? With all these, do you think your dApp can survive without centralised cloud providers? With all these, do you think your dApp can survive without centralised cloud providers? Why Most Web3 Projects Still Use Centralised Clouds There's no point in being sarcastic; we build decentralised apps and host them on centralised platforms like Vercel, AWS, or Google Cloud. Personally, I love them because they are convenient, easy to use, and usually deliver as expected. Even a 10-year-old can host a website on Vercel. All they need to do is link their GitHub to Vercel, click on the project, and within a few seconds, their project is up and running. Another thing we can't ignore is that most Web3 tools integrate seamlessly with these environments. So, when you're focused on adding features or meeting a hackathon deadline, hosting on a centralised cloud feels like the easiest option. However, behind this smooth experience lies a hidden risk. One failure at the infrastructure level—whether it's censorship, downtime, or abuse of power—can take your entire dApp offline. And when the foundation isn’t decentralised, is your dApp truly Web3? Have you ever considered how governments might have insight into the amount of money transacted over the blockchain? Do you think they wouldn't know this through these centralised cloud providers? Decentralisation isn’t just about where your data is stored or how your smart contracts are run. It’s also about how your frontend and backend are deployed. Decentralisation isn’t just about where your data is stored or how your smart contracts are run. It’s also about how your frontend and backend are deployed. This is where Aleph. Cloud comes in. Aleph. Cloud Meet Aleph Cloud: The Infrastructure Layer for Truly Decentralised dApps Aleph Cloud As mentioned earlier, smart contracts alone don't define the decentralisation of dApps. The hosting platform, which acts as the foundation, also contributes to decentralisation. The good news is that we don't have to rely on centralised cloud platforms; Aleph Cloud is here for us. Aleph Cloud is a Web3 Supercloud that provides infrastructure for decentralised storage, computing, and AI. It provides serverless computing, decentralised storage, and secure message routing without relying on traditional centralised servers. It also provides a blockchain indexing framework, allowing developers to index data from any blockchain network by leveraging the Aleph network's decentralised storage and compute capabilities. Supercloud serverless computing decentralised storage secure message routing If I had met Aleph Cloud earlier, this is what my dApps would have enjoyed: Compute Nodes: Aleph.im allows me and you to deploy backend applications (like APIs, bots, scripts) on a distributed network of nodes. This shows there is no downtime. If one node fails, multiple nodes will take over. Whether you're running a FastAPI service, a Node.js app, or a machine learning model, Aleph handles it. You can choose to use the Function, Instance, GPU or Confidential feature based on your project needs. For example, here is a simple Feedback API I hosted on Aleph Cloud: Compute Nodes: Aleph.im allows me and you to deploy backend applications (like APIs, bots, scripts) on a distributed network of nodes. This shows there is no downtime. If one node fails, multiple nodes will take over. Whether you're running a FastAPI service, a Node.js app, or a machine learning model, Aleph handles it. You can choose to use the Function, Instance, GPU or Confidential feature based on your project needs. For example, here is a simple Feedback API I hosted on Aleph Cloud: Compute Nodes: Aleph.im Function Instance GPU Confidential https://aleph.sh/vm/bff0dbc53187569ab8ad5b239c998d0bac73b3ef7431d5ff34b975c13a7be7a3 https://aleph.sh/vm/bff0dbc53187569ab8ad5b239c998d0bac73b3ef7431d5ff34b975c13a7be7a3 https://aleph.sh/vm/bff0dbc53187569ab8ad5b239c998d0bac73b3ef7431d5ff34b975c13a7be7a3 And this is me here testing it out on Postman: 2. Decentralised Storage: From JSON data to static websites to NFT metadata, Aleph.im offers IPFS-based storage, accessible via permanent content hashes. This is ideal for hosting frontend code, storing user-generated content, or persisting blockchain-related data. For example, I saved my project’s dependencies on IPFS and pinned them on Aleph cloud: Decentralised Storage: Aleph.im https://api2.aleph.im/api/v0/messages/b801f79717c9e7585a13f4f99044b54fd3544e637ba59b3603f672f19059776a https://api2.aleph.im/api/v0/messages/b801f79717c9e7585a13f4f99044b54fd3544e637ba59b3603f672f19059776a https://api2.aleph.im/api/v0/messages/b801f79717c9e7585a13f4f99044b54fd3544e637ba59b3603f672f19059776a If you click on this link, you can see that the content is being referred to as an IPFS file: 3. Volume Attachments: Need persistent storage for your backend app (e.g., to store models, logs, or database files)? Aleph supports volumes attached to compute instances, functions or GPU. For example, I can attach the dependencies I previously pinned on Aleph to any of my projects while hosting it, ensuring it contains what my project needs, like this: Volume Attachments: This way, I don’t have to upload the chunky folders, e.g node_modules 4. Cross-Chain Identity: Aleph integrates with multiple blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Base, Avalanche, etc.), giving you flexibility and interoperability by design. Here is proof: node_modules Cross-Chain Identity: a. For wallet connection b. Available networks for Aleph CLI account configuration: So you don’t need to bridge from one network to another or create a fresh wallet. Minimal Fees: Another benefit I enjoyed from Aleph Cloud, besides being a decentralised cloud platform, the fees are very affordable. You only pay for what you use. Let's take a look at the function fees below: Minimal Fees: Another benefit I enjoyed from Aleph Cloud, besides being a decentralised cloud platform, the fees are very affordable. You only pay for what you use. Let's take a look at the function fees below: Minimal Fees: You just need to hold Aleph Tokens to keep your project up and running. Aleph Tokens Final Thought Web3 developers, let's embrace decentralised cloud platforms like Aleph Cloud to host our dApps. We shouldn't be like slaves who want freedom but still beg their masters for land to live on. You can learn more about Aleph Cloud through its documentation and my next article on how to host your API on Aleph. documentation Remember, if your cloud isn’t decentralised, your dApp isn’t either. Remember, if your cloud isn’t decentralised, your dApp isn’t either.

Your dApps Aren't Decentralised Without Aleph Cloud

In its latest move to compete with Google’s search product, OpenAI announced it is launching an e-commerce experience inside of ChatGPT, including product recommendations, reviews, and buy buttons that lead directly to the website. With over a billion searches happening on ChatGPT every week and Google’s search dominance starting to slip, the e-commerce landscape is shifting fast - for direct-to-consumer brands and online retailers, this is a wake up call: if your products aren’t discoverable on AI platforms, you risk being left behind. Here’s everything you need to do to make sure you’re in the game. Priority #1: Manage Your Online Reviews A critical step in preparing your e-commerce store for ChatGPT’s shopping features is managing your online reviews and how people are talking about your brand. As OpenAI’s product strategist Adam Fry told Wired, this shopping experience “will be more personalized and conversational, rather than keyword-focused. It’s trying to understand how people are reviewing this, how people are talking about this, what the pros and cons are.” Wired In other words, AI tools will rely heavily on the sentiment and content of your customer feedback to recommend products. To stay competitive, you need to take control of your online reviews footprint across all relevant platforms where your customers leave feedback, including Google My Business, Trustpilot, Yelp, Facebook Reviews, and industry-specific sites like TripAdvisor or G2, depending on your niche. Of course, you’ll want to make sure your pages are active and populated, with your logo, a description of your business and products, and links to your website. (And to make sure they’re indexed, link to these review sites from your own website, too.) But you’ll also want to make sure they’re populated with reviews about the products that you’re trying to highlight. You want to make sure these pages are active and contain reviews that highlight your products. One method is to use a service like Reviews.Shop which helps you copy and paste reviews from one source (like Google) to others (like TrustPilot) so you squeeze the most out of those hard-earned reviews. You want to make sure these pages are active and contain reviews that highlight your products. Reviews.Shop Priority #2: Leveraging Schema Markup to Ensure Your Products are Discoverable by AI Platforms The next step to positioning your e-commerce store for ChatGPT shopping features is a bit more technical but absolutely crucial: building and optimizing your site’s schema markup. What is Schema Markup? Schema markup, also known as structured data, is code you add to your website that helps search engines and AI models like ChatGPT understand the content and the full context of your pages. By using schema, you’re essentially speaking the language of search engines and AI platforms, making it easier for them to accurately represent your products in search results and conversational shopping experiences. By using schema, you’re essentially speaking the language of search engines and AI platforms You may have seen products on Google with things like product ratings, prices, and availability on the search page itself. Most assume this is simply an ad but most often these rich snippets are a result of the website putting work into their schema markup. How to Check Your Schema Many direct-to-consumer (DTC) content management platforms, such as Shopify and WordPress, handle basic schema markup for you, but you don’t want to rely on that: e-commerce shop owners must verify that all key product details are being captured and passed through to search and AI platforms. e-commerce shop owners must verify that all key product details are being captured and passed through to search and AI platforms To check yourself, use tools like the Schema Validator on Schema.org where you can enter your product page URL and see what the Schema is articulating. Schema Validator on Schema.org If your search returns an error, specifically “unspecified type,” your content management system isn’t generating a schema of any type. Direct-to-consumer e-commerce operators want to see that their content management system is generating a Schema with the type “Product.” And when you tap into that Product Schema, the list should contain, at minimum: minimum type
name
URL
description
image
brand
aggregateRating (including type, ratingValue, and ratingCount)
offers (especially if you typically run discounts or specials - this would ensure that this information is passed through to the front-end on Google or ChatGPT) type name URL description image brand aggregateRating (including type, ratingValue, and ratingCount) offers (especially if you typically run discounts or specials - this would ensure that this information is passed through to the front-end on Google or ChatGPT) How to Build or Optimize Schema for AI Platforms If your content management system is missing a schema or if you’re not getting a full set of information generated by default, there are a few potential solutions: Leverage plugins or extensions that are available through your content management system. There are tons of Schema plugins for Wordpress, Shopify, and others.
If your content management system doesn’t provide plugins to get this done, you can do it the old fashioned way, generating your own Schema code (I like the Dentsu Schema builder) and implementing it yourself by embedding the code (from <script> to </script> within the <head> section of your page code. Leverage plugins or extensions that are available through your content management system. There are tons of Schema plugins for Wordpress, Shopify, and others. Schema plugins for Wordpress Shopify If your content management system doesn’t provide plugins to get this done, you can do it the old fashioned way, generating your own Schema code (I like the Dentsu Schema builder) and implementing it yourself by embedding the code (from <script> to </script> within the <head> section of your page code. Dentsu Schema builder If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have to Get Ready With ChatGPT’s new shopping features, the future of e-commerce is moving toward experiences that are deeply personalized and conversational - and with a popular platform that will soon be able to remember and leverage individual shoppers’ sizes, tastes, and preferences, it’s more important than ever to ensure your product data, reviews, and online reputation are accurate and up to date. it’s more important than ever to ensure your product data, reviews, and online reputation are accurate and up to date. Just as you monitor your product descriptions and SEO, you’ll need to keep a close eye on how your business appears across every channel, from review sites to structured data. Or risk being left in the dust.

If Your Products Aren’t AI-Searchable, You’re Already Losing

Belize, Belize, April 23rd, 2025/Chainwire/--As TOKEN2049 Dubai approaches, BC.GAME is preparing to present "Untamed Arena," a side event scheduled for April 29 at Bla Bla Dubai. BC.GAME BC.GAME Untamed Arena Untamed Arena The gathering is expected to attract over 3,000 attendees and will feature an evening of music, community engagement, and appearances by high-profile figures from both the entertainment and crypto sectors. Event Highlights and Appearances "Untamed Arena" will include live performances from DJ Aster and DJ Siro and is set to host a range of guests, including: Untamed Arena Untamed Arena Antonio Brown, NFL All-Pro and Super Bowl champion, recently announced as BC.GAME's brand ambassador
CJ So Cool, digital content creator with over 9 million YouTube subscribers
Influential Web3 figures including Sashimi, Poker Bunny, Yikesqq, and Jana
Korean content creators Noah, YunJini, and Seo Ann
Livestream personalities such as PeeguuTV, Japandy, and CookSux Antonio Brown, NFL All-Pro and Super Bowl champion, recently announced as BC.GAME's brand ambassador CJ So Cool, digital content creator with over 9 million YouTube subscribers Influential Web3 figures including Sashimi, Poker Bunny, Yikesqq, and Jana Korean content creators Noah, YunJini, and Seo Ann Livestream personalities such as PeeguuTV, Japandy, and CookSux The event aims to provide a platform for participants to explore the convergence of mainstream and blockchain cultures through music, community interaction, and various live experiences. Integration of Web3 and Popular Culture BC.GAME continues to establish a presence beyond the digital domain. Its partnerships include sponsorships with Leicester City Football Club and the Miami Pickleball Club, along with the launch of a dedicated Esports division. The brand's ambassador lineup also features personalities like Jason Derulo, Colby Covington, Lil Pump, and Antonio Brown, positioning the platform at the intersection of sports, music, and blockchain engagement. Event Access and Registration Admission to "Untamed Arena" is free with RSVP, though attendance is subject to capacity limits. Interested participants may register at: lu.ma/BCstayuntamed. lu.ma/BCstayuntamed lu.ma/BCstayuntamed About BC.GAME BC.GAME is a community-driven crypto entertainment platform offering a wide range of interactive experiences that combine blockchain innovation with user engagement. BC.GAME BC.GAME Known for its active presence in the global Web3 space, BC.GAME brings together real-world and digital experiences, bridging online entertainment, esports, and mainstream cultural initiatives. With a growing portfolio of partnerships and ambassadors across sports, music, and content creation, BC.GAME continues to expand its influence as a leader in crypto-native entertainment. Contact PR Manager Olivia Dixon BC.GAME oliviadi@bcgame.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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