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Many new features have made their way into HackerNoon, and this one was long overdue: the ability to show off your work experience! Your can now harbor , including your current and past job titles, company and location. profile page more details about you Here's how to add work experience to your profile: Go to your profile page Scroll down on your details page to the current and past jobs section Add your work experience Hit save. Your work experience should now be live on your profile page. Here’s what it looks like: It’s that easy! So, start adding your work experience and let HackerNoon be your next LinkedIn!

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1) HyperLedger HyperLedger is an open source collaborative effort between enterprise institutions and corporations to support the development of , to date Hyperledger has including . HyperLedger’s goal is to form a consortium with the intention of supporting the development of enterprise-grade and cross-industry platforms to utilize open distributed ledger technology. Hyperledger can be thought of as an umbrella project that intends to supply the necessary framework, standards, and support necessary to build open sourced blockchains that become widely adopted. blockchain technology over 250 members Accenture, Deloitte, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Huawei, Intel, IBM, Moscow Exchange, SAP, Samsung SDS, Xiaomi, Cisco, and more 2) Ethereum Ethereum is a decentralized project backed by a consortium known as the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance (EEA) that is joined by corporations and institutions such as _Accenture, BlockApps, BNY Mellon, CME Group, ConsenSys, IC3, Intel, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, Nuco, Banco Santande_r and many more. Since EEA’s inception in 2017, the consortium has added into their fray. EEA’s goal is to connect Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government institutions with Ethereum developers and experts, today the group has over . Mitsubishi UFJ, DTCC, Deloitte, Samsung SDS, Infosys, and the National Bank of Canada 300 members 3) Stellar Stellar is a blockchain project dedicated to connecting payment providers, banks, and people together. Backed by a strategic partnership with IBM, Stellar has become a popular rival to Ripple, another leading bank and financial services related blockchain project. The team behind Stellar have been busy and have collaborated with over to date including: . Stripe is Stellars most interesting partnerships as the payment system provides support to over 100,000 businesses including OpenTable and Warby Parker. expanding their clientele 48 organization SHIFT Markets, Lightyear, STRIPE, and Wanxiang Group 4) Ripple Ripple is a blockchain project designed to connect banks, payment providers, digital exchanges and corporations together. Ripple is the leading project to collaborate and form strategic partnerships with numerous banks around the world such as; . Focusing on growing a clientele of banks, Ripple has also begun to establish strong ties with payment processors, exchanges and remittance services such as Western Union. Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CBW Bank, Cross River Bank, Santander, UniCredit, UBS, ReiseBank, CIBC, National Bank of Abu Dhabi(NBAD), Standard Chartered, National Australia Bank (NAB), Siam Commercial Bank and Shanghai Huarui Bank 5) Aergo An upcoming blockchain platform Aergo aims to provide an enterprise-ready solution for business, large corporations, and institutions alike. Aergo is backed by Blocko — a commercial blockchain startup — recognized as South Korea’s #1 commercial private blockchain systems provider that has built an impressive list of partnerships over time. It’s important to note that companies are not merely testing blockchain technology but have actually implemented and are currently utilizing it in their operations, therefore Blocko is considered to be one of the most active and advanced enterprise blockchain solution providers in this space. 6) Vechain Vechain is a blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that focuses on alleviating problems in supply-chain management. Vechain has been in development since 2015 and has managed to team up with that include the likes of . The project has also established a partnership with China’s largest insurance company, the People’s Insurance Company of China (PICC). Here is a complete 24 companies Deloitte, Microsoft, Renault, PricewaterhouseCooper, DB Schenker, TCL communication, China Unicom, BMW and LV China list of VeChain’s partnerships 7) ICON A blockchain project based from South Korea that plans to hyper-connect private and public institutions by developing a decentralized network of communities that consists of Financial institutions, insurance, universities & hospitals. ICON, WAN and AION announced in December 2017 that the three independent projects will come together to , a advocacy group centered around promoting interoperability between the disparate networks. Up to date, ICON’s biggest partnership is with Line, the popular Japanese messaging app that has over 200 million users signed up for the social platform form the BIA 8) Qtum Qtum has established a strategic partnership with China’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) division. The partnership will allow AWS users to develop and launch smart contracts using an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). This strategic partnership between QTUM and AWS will allow blockchain startups to utilize Amazon’s hosting service to develop smart contracts. QTUM will be able to access Amazon’s database thus sharing important data between startups such as marketing, sales data, and technical resources. 9) OmiseGo Headquartered in Thailand, OmiseGo is a company that plans on providing an open source payment platform with a decentralized exchange that is built on top of Ethereum. Essentially, companies establishing a partnership with Omise, the parent company of OmiseGo will provide payment gateways for Thailand, Japan, and Singapore. Omise and OmiseGo are separate entities, however due to the strong establishment of the parent company OmiseGo has a long slew of merchants who are interested in utilizing their blockchain-based payment service. 10) Brave Brave software is a web browser that plans on revolutionizing the internet with an ad-blocking private browser that also rewards readers and content publishers. On April 18, 2018, the Dow Jones Media Group announced a strategic partnership with Brave. Popular sites such as the and became verified publishers that intend to utilize Brave’s Basic Attention Token (BAT) platform, a blockchain-based system that allows consumers and eventually, advertisers to pay publishers directly for their content. Barron’s MarketWatch 11) PowerLedger Power Ledger, a renewable energy-trading platform, has partnered with BCPG, a Thailand based electric utility company, to allow users to trade renewable energy from solar panels via use of a secure banking interface. The project has announced that it will also be collaborating with _Silicon Valley Power, City of Santa Clara, Helpanswers, and American PowerNe_t. This green-initiative has also received backing from the Australian government and was recently endorsed by billionaire, Richard Branson when the team won the 2018 Extreme Tech Challenge that was held on Branson’s Necker Island. If you know of any further projects that have strong enterprise partnerships and collaborations, feel free to leave a comment below so I can add them onto the list!

11 Blockchain Projects Flaunting High-Profile Partnerships & Collaborations

Emotion As A Service: AI’s Next Market Is Your Heart

العاطفة كخدمة: السوق القادمة للذكاء الاصطناعي هي قلبك

Емоцията като услуга: Следващият пазар на AI е вашето сърце

পরিষেবা হিসাবে আবেগ: AI এর পরবর্তী বাজার আপনার হৃদয়

La emoción como servicio: el próximo mercado de la IA es tu corazón

Emosyon kòm yon sèvis: pwochen mache AI a se kè ou

感情をサービスとして: AIの次の市場はあなたの心

អារម្មណ៍ជាសេវាកម្ម៖ ទីផ្សារបន្ទាប់របស់ AI គឺជាបេះដូងរបស់អ្នក។

Кызмат катары эмоция: AIнын кийинки рыногу - бул сиздин жүрөгүңүз

Emocje jako usługa: następnym rynkiem dla sztucznej inteligencji jest Twoje serce

Emotion seSevhisi: AI Inotevera Musika Mwoyo Wako

ስምዒት ከም ኣገልግሎት፡ ቀጻሊ ዕዳጋ AI ልብኻ’ዩ።

Cảm xúc như một dịch vụ: Thị trường tiếp theo của AI là trái tim của bạn

You heard it right, Startups of The Year is back for its 3rd season! Startups of The Year is a community-driven event created and powered by HackerNoon’s proprietary software, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating tech startups that are making a positive impact on technology and the world. Closing on Startups of The Year 2023, we have achieved a total of 623K+ votes from the community (triple from the prior year) to 30,000+ startups across 4200+ cities ✨🙌 This year we set out to shine the Spotlight on Tech’s Shining Stars (yes, all 150,000 of them 🤭) Coming on to the podium, have you prepared a speech? If not, let this article be your guide to 2024’s Startups of The Year 🚀 Let’s take a trip down memory lane, while also learning from how last year’s nominees flaunted the news of their nominations 🔎 FYI, with Startups of The Year 2024, we're introducing industry awards, categorizing startups by sector. You can find more info here. My Startups Got Nominated. What Should I Do? The FIRST thing that you’re going to do… well after you claim and verify your company, you PROMOTE the heck out of your Startup 💚 Here’s how 2023 Startups did it… PRO TIP: Content is your best friend! Utilize social media strengths to spread the word about your Startups of The Year nomination! Facebook, LinkedIn, X… the more the merrier. You have bragging rights, so post on EVERY social platform possible🔥
Don’t forget to tag HackerNoon, we’d love to support your company to the top 1️⃣ by featuring you on our testimonials site and social media! Here’s How 2023 Startups Did It, On LinkedIn Whether it is a simple call for voting with the Startups of The Year’s key visual or having the Founder/CEO post on their page for increased reach, let your creativity run wild: repost, run a campaign, write an article on HackerNoon, and blast it everywhere! Be vocal and be proud - your startup DESERVES all the recognition! Show the world why they should vote for you!
➡️ Write about your startup mission and vision using this interview template Remember to follow up! You know that one call for voting post isn’t enough - Divide to conquer! Remind your followers that you are still running for the title. Create a sense of urgency and competition like these startups did in 2023 ⬇️ See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on LinkedIn here What About Facebook? You bet! Aside from LinkedIn, Facebook is also a good platform to announce your Startups of The Year nomination. See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on Facebook here And Don’t Forget To Tweet About Your Nomination I know we all have *diverse* opinions on X (Twitter). Regardless, tweeting is still a good way to brag about your Startups of The Year nomination and call for voting. See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on X here I’m sad…my Startup wasn’t nominated… 😔 You have two options: You can either nominate yourself… (it's completely legitimate - see the criteria here)


Or, let your community surprise you with a nomination and revel in the unexpected recognition!
Wojciech Sierocki, co-founder and CEO of Data Lake was taken by surprise too when their startup, Data Lake, got nominated for Startups of The Year 2023. Still have questions about nominations? Check out this guide! About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. Visit ourFAQ page to learn more. Download our design assets here. Check out the Startups of the Year Merch Shop here. HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months, to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection, businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. Algolia: Algolia NeuralSearch is the world's only AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform combining powerful keyword and natural language processing in a single API. You heard it right, Startups of The Year is back for its 3rd season! Startups of The Year is a community-driven event created and powered by HackerNoon’s proprietary software, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating tech startups that are making a positive impact on technology and the world. Closing on Startups of The Year 2023 , we have achieved a total of 623K+ votes from the community (triple from the prior year) to 30,000+ startups across 4200+ cities ✨🙌 Startups of The Year is back Startups of The Year is back Startups of The Year is back Startups of The Year 2023 Startups of The Year 2023 Startups of The Year 2023 This year we set out to shine the Spotlight on Tech’s Shining Stars (yes, all 150,000 of them 🤭) Coming on to the podium, have you prepared a speech? If not, let this article be your guide to 2024’s Startups of The Year 🚀 Startups of The Year Let’s take a trip down memory lane, while also learning from how last year’s nominees flaunted the news of their nominations 🔎 FYI, with Startups of The Year 2024, we're introducing industry awards, categorizing startups by sector. You can find more info here. FYI, with Startups of The Year 2024 , we're introducing industry awards, categorizing startups by sector. You can find more info here. Startups of The Year 2024 here. here . here My Startups Got Nominated. What Should I Do? The FIRST thing that you’re going to do… well after you claim and verify your company, you PROMOTE the heck out of your Startup 💚 Here’s how 2023 Startups did it… claim claim claim verify verify PROMOTE the heck out of your Startup PROMOTE the heck out of your Startup PRO TIP: Content is your best friend! Utilize social media strengths to spread the word about your Startups of The Year nomination! Facebook, LinkedIn, X… the more the merrier. You have bragging rights, so post on EVERY social platform possible🔥 Don’t forget to tag HackerNoon, we’d love to support your company to the top 1️⃣ by featuring you on our testimonials site and social media! PRO TIP: Content is your best friend! Utilize social media strengths to spread the word about your Startups of The Year nomination ! Facebook, LinkedIn, X… the more the merrier. You have bragging rights , so post on EVERY social platform possible🔥 PRO TIP: Startups of The Year nomination You have bragging rights EVERY Don’t forget to tag HackerNoon, we’d love to support your company to the top 1️⃣ by featuring you on our testimonials site and social media! testimonials site testimonials site testimonials site social media! social media! Here’s How 2023 Startups Did It, On LinkedIn Whether it is a simple call for voting with the Startups of The Year’s key visual or having the Founder/CEO post on their page for increased reach, let your creativity run wild: repost, run a campaign, write an article on HackerNoon, and blast it everywhere ! Be vocal and be proud - your startup DESERVES all the recognition! write an article on HackerNoon, and blast it everywhere write an article on HackerNoon, and blast it everywhere DESERVES DESERVES Show the world why they should vote for you! ➡️ Write about your startup mission and vision using this interview template Show the world why they should vote for you! Show the world why they should vote for you! ➡️ Write about your startup mission and vision using this interview template interview template interview template Remember to follow up! You know that one call for voting post isn’t enough - Divide to conquer! Remind your followers that you are still running for the title. Create a sense of urgency and competition like these startups did in 2023 ⬇️ Remember to follow up ! You know that one call for voting post isn’t enough - Divide to conquer ! Remind your followers that you are still running for the title. Create a sense of urgency and competition like these startups did in 2023 ⬇️ Remember to follow up Remember to follow up one Divide to conquer Divide to conquer Create a sense of urgency and competition See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on LinkedIn here See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on LinkedIn here here here here What About Facebook? You bet! Aside from LinkedIn, Facebook is also a good platform to announce your Startups of The Year nomination. See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on Facebook here See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on Facebook here here here here And Don’t Forget To Tweet About Your Nomination I know we all have *diverse* opinions on X (Twitter). Regardless, tweeting is still a good way to brag about your Startups of The Year nomination and call for voting. *diverse* *diverse* See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on X here See more on how nominated Startups called for voting in 2023 on X here here here here I’m sad…my Startup wasn’t nominated… 😔 You have two options: You can either nominate yourself… (it's completely legitimate - see the criteria here) Or, let your community surprise you with a nomination and revel in the unexpected recognition!
Wojciech Sierocki, co-founder and CEO of Data Lake was taken by surprise too when their startup, Data Lake, got nominated for Startups of The Year 2023. You can either nominate yourself… (it's completely legitimate - see the criteria here) You can either nominate yourself… (it's completely legitimate - see the criteria here ) here Or, let your community surprise you with a nomination and revel in the unexpected recognition! Wojciech Sierocki, co-founder and CEO of Data Lake was taken by surprise too when their startup, Data Lake, got nominated for Startups of The Year 2023. Or, let your community surprise you with a nomination and revel in the unexpected recognition! Wojciech Sierocki, co-founder and CEO of Data Lake was taken by surprise too when their startup, Data Lake, got nominated for Startups of The Year 2023. Data Lake Still have questions about nominations? Check out this guide! Still have questions about nominations? Check out this guide! Still have questions about nominations? Check out this guide ! this guide About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. Startups of The Year 2024 many stories The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. free interview Evergreen Tech Company News Visit our FAQ page to learn more. FAQ page Download our design assets here . here Check out the Startups of the Year Merch Shop here . here HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. startup-friendly packages Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Wellfound: Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months , to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now ! Notion: Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months Get your offer now ! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Hubspot: Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection , businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. Bright Data: Bright Data’s scalable web data collection Algolia: Algolia NeuralSearch is the world's only AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform combining powerful keyword and natural language processing in a single API. Algolia: AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform

The Impact of HackerNoon's Startups of The Year: Reflections from Last Year’s Nominees

Die impak van HackerNoon se Startups of The Year: Refleksies van verlede jaar se genomineerdes

L'impacte de les startups de l'any de HackerNoon: reflexions dels nominats de l'any passat

El impacto de las startups del año de HackerNoon: reflexiones de los nominados del año pasado

O impacto das startups do ano de HackerNoon: reflexións dos nomeados do ano pasado

HackerNoon の「今年のスタートアップ」の影響: 昨年のノミネート企業からの考察

HackerNoon компаниясының жыл стартаптарының әсері: өткен жылғы үміткерлердің ойлары

ຜົນກະທົບຂອງການເລີ່ມຕົ້ນຂອງປີຂອງ HackerNoon: ການສະທ້ອນຈາກຜູ້ຖືກແຕ່ງຕັ້ງໃນປີກາຍນີ້

ह्याकरनूनको स्टार्टअप अफ द इयरको प्रभाव: गत वर्षका मनोनयनहरूबाट प्रतिबिम्ब

Kgahlamelo ya Dithomelo tša HackerNoon tša Ngwaga: Ditlhathollo go tšwa go Bakgethwa ba Ngwaga wo o fetilego

Athari za Mwanzo wa Mwaka wa HackerNoon: Tafakari kutoka kwa Walioteuliwa Mwaka Jana.

ผลกระทบของ Startups of The Year จาก HackerNoon: บทสะท้อนจากผู้เข้าชิงในปีที่แล้ว

“HackerNoon” -yň ýylyň başlangyçlarynyň täsiri: Geçen ýyl dalaşgärleriň pikirleri

How Memecoins Are Redefining Crypto Culture and the Attention Economy I was one of the few females in the early days of cryptocurrency, and the culture was as wild and untamed as the markets themselves. VIP events catering to "whales," the term for big-money investors, often took place in strip clubs, where flashy displays of wealth were the norm. The focus was on speculation and excess, with an almost frenzied atmosphere fueled by the promise of quick riches. The notorious "strippers and Lambos" image became synonymous with crypto, painting a picture of a subculture obsessed with instant gratification and conspicuous consumption. But as the cryptocurrency space has matured, so too has its culture. The rise of memecoins—digital tokens created initially as jokes or internet memes—has marked a significant shift, not just in how value is perceived and exchanged, but in the very ethos of the industry. While still a playground for speculative excess and troll humor, some tokens have migrated towards loftier goals and are now evolving into a platform for meaningful engagement and social change. The memecoin transformation into PolitiFi by more serious politically driven projects embodies a set of beliefs and ideals and attracts investors with those same beliefs and ideals. Nowhere was this transformation more evident than at this year’s #Bitcoin2024, which I attended as official media. The exclusive invite-only event hosted by MAGAA (Make America Great Again Again) was the most surprising. Unlike the boisterous, male-dominated gatherings of the past, this event was held at a high-end rooftop bar, where the atmosphere was one of sophistication and purpose. Guests were treated to exquisite food, craft cocktails, and a lineup of exceptional speakers, from David Bailey, the founder of the Bitcoin Conference, Don Trump Jr, and Tucker Carlson, all reflecting crypto's new, more refined image and meme culture’s ability to attract and inspire and audience. Perhaps most striking was the diversity of the attendees. Nearly half of the crowd were women—industry professionals shaping blockchain technology's future. Gone were the "booth babes" and escorts who once symbolized the male-centric culture of early crypto. In their place were leaders, innovators, and changemakers, contributing to discussions that ranged from the commoditization of attention via memecoins to the broader societal implications of blockchain, privacy, and regulation. Speaking with some of the largest MAGAA holders, a universal theme emerged: the desire to create an uncensorable mechanism to fuel grassroots activism. This shift is emblematic of the changing narrative around cryptocurrency. The initial hype, driven by the allure of easy money and extravagant lifestyles, has given way to a more nuanced understanding of what blockchain technology can achieve. Memecoins, once dismissed as mere jokes, are now at the forefront of this new narrative. They represent a digital currency that thrives on attention, turning likes, shares, and viral content into tangible assets. But beyond their economic potential, memecoins are being harnessed for social good, funding political movements, and enabling grassroots activism in ways traditional financial systems cannot.  **This inspiring use case for memecoins is a testament to the potential of cryptocurrency to bring about positive change. Mike Miglio, the co-founder of MAGAA, is one of the pioneers of this new wave. As a blockchain attorney, Miglio has witnessed the evolution of crypto culture firsthand. "The early days were about capturing attention at any cost, often in ways that were more about spectacle than substance," he says. "But now, we're seeing a shift. Attention is still the currency, but it's being used to create real value—value that can drive social change and empower communities." The transition from strip clubs to rooftop bars is more than just a change of venue. It signifies a broader transformation in the industry's values and objectives. Where once the goal was to flaunt wealth, now it is to wield mainstream influence. Where the culture was once exclusive, catering to a select few, it is now inclusive, inviting diverse voices to the table. And where the focus was once on short-term gains, it is now on long-term impact through steady growth. This evolution reflects the maturing of the crypto industry as it moves away from its hedonistic beginnings and toward a future where digital assets are not just financial tools but instruments for building a better world. Memecoins, with their unique ability to commoditize attention, are leading this charge, proving that in the digital age, we value not only money but also the ability to create change. As the industry continues to grow, the stories we tell about it will evolve as well. The crypto narrative is no longer confined to the old tropes of wealth and excess. As blockchain technology penetrates more deeply into the mainstream, it is becoming a story about empowerment, innovation, and the redefinition of value itself. And in this new era, the currency of attention is proving to be as powerful as any financial asset. How Memecoins Are Redefining Crypto Culture and the Attention Economy I was one of the few females in the early days of cryptocurrency, and the culture was as wild and untamed as the markets themselves. VIP events catering to "whales," the term for big-money investors, often took place in strip clubs, where flashy displays of wealth were the norm. The focus was on speculation and excess, with an almost frenzied atmosphere fueled by the promise of quick riches. The notorious " strippers and Lambos " image became synonymous with crypto, painting a picture of a subculture obsessed with instant gratification and conspicuous consumption. strippers and Lambos But as the cryptocurrency space has matured, so too has its culture. The rise of memecoins—digital tokens created initially as jokes or internet memes—has marked a significant shift, not just in how value is perceived and exchanged, but in the very ethos of the industry. While still a playground for speculative excess and troll humor, some tokens have migrated towards loftier goals and are now evolving into a platform for meaningful engagement and social change. The memecoin transformation into PolitiFi by more serious politically driven projects embodies a set of beliefs and ideals and attracts investors with those same beliefs and ideals. Nowhere was this transformation more evident than at this year’s #Bitcoin2024, which I attended as official media. The exclusive invite-only event hosted by MAGAA (Make America Great Again Again) was the most surprising. Unlike the boisterous, male-dominated gatherings of the past, this event was held at a high-end rooftop bar, where the atmosphere was one of sophistication and purpose. Guests were treated to exquisite food, craft cocktails, and a lineup of exceptional speakers , from David Bailey, the founder of the Bitcoin Conference, Don Trump Jr, and Tucker Carlson, all reflecting crypto's new, more refined image and meme culture’s ability to attract and inspire and audience. exceptional speakers Perhaps most striking was the diversity of the attendees. Nearly half of the crowd were women—industry professionals shaping blockchain technology's future. Gone were the "booth babes" and escorts who once symbolized the male-centric culture of early crypto. In their place were leaders, innovators, and changemakers, contributing to discussions that ranged from the commoditization of attention via memecoins to the broader societal implications of blockchain, privacy, and regulation. Speaking with some of the largest MAGAA holders, a universal theme emerged: the desire to create an uncensorable mechanism to fuel grassroots activism. This shift is emblematic of the changing narrative around cryptocurrency. The initial hype, driven by the allure of easy money and extravagant lifestyles, has given way to a more nuanced understanding of what blockchain technology can achieve. Memecoins, once dismissed as mere jokes, are now at the forefront of this new narrative. They represent a digital currency that thrives on attention, turning likes, shares, and viral content into tangible assets. But beyond their economic potential, memecoins are being harnessed for social good, funding political movements, and enabling grassroots activism in ways traditional financial systems cannot.  **This inspiring use case for memecoins is a testament to the potential of cryptocurrency to bring about positive change. Mike Miglio, the co-founder of MAGAA , is one of the pioneers of this new wave. As a blockchain attorney, Miglio has witnessed the evolution of crypto culture firsthand. "The early days were about capturing attention at any cost, often in ways that were more about spectacle than substance," he says. "But now, we're seeing a shift. Attention is still the currency, but it's being used to create real value—value that can drive social change and empower communities." MAGAA The transition from strip clubs to rooftop bars is more than just a change of venue. It signifies a broader transformation in the industry's values and objectives. Where once the goal was to flaunt wealth, now it is to wield mainstream influence. Where the culture was once exclusive, catering to a select few, it is now inclusive, inviting diverse voices to the table. And where the focus was once on short-term gains, it is now on long-term impact through steady growth. This evolution reflects the maturing of the crypto industry as it moves away from its hedonistic beginnings and toward a future where digital assets are not just financial tools but instruments for building a better world. Memecoins, with their unique ability to commoditize attention, are leading this charge, proving that in the digital age, we value not only money but also the ability to create change. As the industry continues to grow, the stories we tell about it will evolve as well. The crypto narrative is no longer confined to the old tropes of wealth and excess. As blockchain technology penetrates more deeply into the mainstream, it is becoming a story about empowerment, innovation, and the redefinition of value itself. And in this new era, the currency of attention is proving to be as powerful as any financial asset.

The Commoditization of Attention

As I sat behind my desk, preparing for my first penetration test, a wave of sickness and nerves came over me. This was what I had been training for, but the reality of facing a real company's defenses and a vigilant Security Operations Center (SOC) team was troubling. Unlike the controlled environment of Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, the consequences of one wrong move felt all too real. The possibility of triggering a DDoS attack due to incorrect settings or compromising an asset outside the designated scope of work weighed heavily on my mind. Taking a moment to collect myself, I took a breath, closed my eyes, and reached for the only remedy I trusted: a cup of Death Wish coffee. Little did I know its effects, which promptly sent me sprinting to the bathroom. After washing my hands and composing myself, I returned to my desk, and with trembling fingers, I initiated my very first penetration test. I must confess that when the penetration test was over, it was everything that I hoped it would be and everything I wasn’t prepared for. During the course of being a newbie pen tester, the stress made me lose weight, grind my teeth at night and broke me down mentally. It was something I was not prepared for. The vast amount of knowledge that was necessary, as well as the reports at the end of the pen test, is that, yes, you have to write reports about what you accomplished during the pen test. They also have to be a certain format and make sense to C suite executives who only know how to answer emails and are not tech savvy. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed doing the work, but the beginning was difficult. That is why I am writing to you today. I want to show you what it takes to be a pen tester before you start your journey. So please sit down, relax, and grab some coffee. Hopefully, it's not Death Wish. The journey that began with my wife’s laptop. To guide you on the path of becoming a pen tester, I'll share my journey and the events that followed. It all started with my decision to conduct pen testing activities at home. I needed hands-on experience and familiarity with pen testing tools, so when my wife offered me her old laptop, I saw it as an opportunity. Little did I know, there was much more to it than just having the hardware. I needed pen test software, and after hearing about Kali Linux, I imagined the laptop with the latest version and felt like a real pen tester. However, that feeling was short-lived. After participating in Capture The Flag competitions and experimenting with exploitable virtual machines, my confidence in pen testing grew. I became adept at wielding the tools and speaking the language of the trade. I invested in Hak5 devices, read numerous books, purchased lock picks, and even conducted Phishing campaigns at work. I went as far as buying a black hoodie just to immerse myself in the role. It all felt real to me at the time. Then, one day, I received the phone call I had been eagerly anticipating—the opportunity to become a pen tester, specifically the sole pen tester for company X. Company X and Y I broke. Working with company X had been a long-standing dream of mine ever since attending their conference and being inspired by the talks from seasoned pen testers. Joining company X was a dream come true—an opportunity to not only be part of the company but also to speak at their conferences. I envisioned myself as the go-to person for pen testing expertise. However, my first pen test experience felt like my first day out of the womb, a lot of flailing around and crying. Despite all the training I had undergone, nothing had prepared me for the reality of a live pen test. I was clueless about network ranges and how DNS worked. In my early attempts, I even accidentally launched a DDOS attack on a client because I overlooked the settings in the vulnerability scanner. Alerts were triggered whenever I scanned the network with NMAP or updated tools. The beginning was rough, with pen tests stacking up every week. Writing reports for concluded pen tests left me feeling inadequate as if clients viewed me as a joke. It's worth noting that when I was hired, I only held a high school diploma and beginner-level IT certifications, with no prior pen testing experience. What saved me was my passion for the field and my ability to learn rapidly. As time passed, Weight loss and nightly teeth grinding became regular occurrences. You could find me by the riverside park praying that another job became available because I felt like giving up. Amidst the chaos, the world shut down due to COVID-19, and I found myself expecting a baby while navigating the complexities of homeownership. The pressure mounted as pen tests continued, and though I improved, it wasn't at the level I had hoped for. I seldom obtained domain admin credentials or compromised assets in a manner that wowed the clients. Often, the assets in scope had numerous vulnerabilities, making compromise expected. The situation was exacerbated by the necessity of report writing. If you believe that pen testing is solely about flaunting successful exploits, you're missing the point. It's about meticulous reporting and subsequent remediation. Clients need to understand the actions taken and the measures required to mitigate potential threats. While this may sound straightforward to some, I hadn't written a report since high school—in the '90s. I am here to report a crime…it’s your report. After completing the pen tests, the next hurdle was crafting an executive report for C-suite level management, who often lacked understanding of the technical information involved. Following the company's format, I had to meticulously break down findings from critical to high and include mediums and lows. However, lacking experience in report writing, it took me a considerable amount of time to get it right. More often than not, reports were returned for further editing, causing delays and frustration. The next phase involved sending the report to the client for review. This often led to back-and-forth exchanges, with clients requesting retests on certain findings and subsequent edits to the report. This iterative process added to the already demanding workload of reporting. With the stress of Covid and the chaotic state of the world, I eventually made the decision to transition to a more stable job. Though I look back on my pen testing days with fondness and a sense of accomplishment, I can't help but wish for a different outcome. Working alongside incredibly intelligent individuals in the field was an invaluable experience. However, life doesn't come with a handbook, and sometimes you have to navigate your own path. Pen to paper. It’s time to be a pen tester. Thank you for listening to my story. It’s not meant to sway you from pen testing but to help you with my experience and a few rules to help you. I leave you with words of wisdom that will guide you when you are ready to start training to be a pen tester. Rule 1.) Enjoy life outside of work: Finding joy and balance outside of work is crucial for resilience during challenging times. Rule 2:) Learn technical writing skills: Developing the ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to executives is essential for impactful reporting. Rule 3.) Take an effective listening course: Enhancing communication skills, particularly listening, can significantly improve interactions with clients and colleagues. The listening institute is a great place to start. “Tell Robert I say hello..” Rule 4.) Learn basic networking: Understanding fundamental networking concepts like DNS and different network ranges is essential for troubleshooting and problem-solving. Rule 5.) Build a lab at home: Creating a safe environment for testing tools and experimenting with techniques is invaluable for hands-on learning. Rule 6.) Continuously learn: Stay hungry for knowledge by reading books, attending conferences, listening to podcasts, and engaging with technical communities. Rule 7.) Learn to fail: Embrace failures as opportunities for growth and learning, and don't let setbacks discourage you. Effective leaders support their teams through failures. Rule 8.) Get certified: Investing in certifications such as ethical hacker courses or HTB certifications can enhance your skills and credibility in the field. Rule 9.) Master different operating systems: Stay versatile by gaining proficiency in various operating systems, with a focus on Linux, which is widely used in penetration testing. Rule 10.) Communicate openly: Foster strong relationships with your boss and colleagues, and don't hesitate to seek support or express concerns when needed. Thank you for listening, and I hope this story helps pave the way for pen testing. Now go forth and PWN!!!

So, You Want to be a Pen-Tester?

This is a redacted version of the by CEO David Smooke and COO Linh Smooke sent to 1.3k shareholders. Picture: HackerNoon Team in an All-Hands Meeting. HackerNoon shareholders' newsletter TL;DR Revenue is slightly down, traffic is slightly up, rate of product development is up, expenses are down, and AI is assisting us but is not replacing us anytime soon 🙂 How can you help? Referral, referral, referral: we recently experimented with a Business Blogging Sales Referral Program for a 12 or 52-credit pack. If you think you can help refer customers to publish their announcements, blog posts, or technical documentation with HackerNoon, we are more than happy to share the details of the Referral Program with you! Here are some high-level updates since our last shareholder letter, which was . We keep this update succinct, with lots of links sprinkled throughout, as we’ve actually written a throughout the year. sent on June 19, 2023 lot of mini-updates Read the full Blog Post below for full context. 📈 Traffic & Editorial in the Age of AI 📈 HackerNoon Readership & Traffic HackerNoon readership and traffic remain stronger than ever: 2023 (especially the latter half) was a great year for traffic. With for different types of and , simpler micro-engagement mechanisms for users ( , , ), we published 18,659 stories (compared to 13k in 2022), and on-boarded 29k new writers (compared to 22k in 2022). I think this is a huge testament to our human-first (we are documenting our protocol at , which is powered by the HackerNoon CMS). In a world where content is inundated by AI, HackerNoon remains one of the few places on the internet with , , and . simpler sign-up flows users actions open commenting for all published writers polls voting & commenting history for readers easy-peezy templates for aspiring writers editorial protocol EditingProtocol.com a Second Human Rule an AI & Plagiarism Detector 2-way communications between editors & writers Even more encouragingly, we continue to ride this tailwind into 2024 as well: Here’s a list of the top-performing HackerNoon stories/pages in 2023: Niche: by Programming 14 Patterns to Ace Any Coding Interview Question Fahim ul Haq Niche: , by , translated to 7 different languages, including Spanish Cybersecurity Cómo hackear cuentas de Facebook: 5 vulnerabilidades comunes original English version Jessica Truong Niche: by Media The Tom Holland Spider-Man Movies in Order of Release Date Jose Hernandez Niche: by Futurism Apple CarPlay Not Working [SOLVED] How to Fix Common Issues Khunshan Ahmad Niche: , published by Web3 How to Implement a Merkle Tree in Solidity Daniel Shvetsov ! HackerNoon Search And here’s a list of top performing HackerNoon stories/pages YTD in 2024: Niche: 任天堂、パルワールドで沈黙を破る, by , translated into 12 languages, including Japanese Gaming original English version Player Auctions Niche: by Programming How to Read Text File in Python? Srinivas Ramakrishna Niche: , published by Machine Learning Open-Source: The Next Step in AI Revolution MinIO Niche: , published by Product Management To Focus or Not Focus: How to Find the Right Product-Market Fit Denis Pushkin Niche: , published by Tech Companies Apple Customers Return Vision Pro By The Droves Allan Grain page! Why Publish on HackerNoon We’ve continued to scale up audiences via niche newsletter growth. Notably, which is an editor-written weekly commentary on our , has now passed 100 editions and 45k+ subscribers. Additionally, the 22 niche technology newsletters (one for each new category) have been growing steadily and now total 280k+ subscribers. In total, we send well over half a million emails a day (!) The Tech Company Brief, proprietary tech company ranking data AHREFs, the top SEO software, . This is a testament to building up our internet presence over the years, publishing more quality stories day after day and year after year, and the rest of the internet’s willingness to cite and talk about HackerNoon stories. For reference, here are some similarly ranked domains that historically carry much higher valuations, many of which are also community-driven technology education destinations: , , , , , , , , , , , and . Here’s a screenshot from 2/29/24: ranks HackerNoon.com as the 2,750th most valuable domain worldwide Kaggle at 2,802 Heroku at 2,824 Google Earth at 2,861 Delaware at 2,870 NextJS at 2,880 GQ at 2,881 Brown at 2,834 Seeking Alpha at 2,844 Hotels at 2,907 Snap at 2,993 Cal Tech at 2,999 1Password at 3,011 Since we started HackerNoon, we’ve outlived many tech sites and products that we’ve (mostly) admired: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and of course, . We don’t take joy in these (mostly) impactful businesses dying, but it is a reminder that HackerNoon keeps on blogging. Vice Artifact Protocol Future Apple EV InVision The Messenger, IRL (lol) Meta Portal Buzzfeed News Anki Google+ Microsoft’s Mixer Recur, HouseParty Essential The Outline Bodega Loon LG Phones Nuzzel Mandolin Fast Argo AI, Kite Kitty Hawk Udayy Blackberry (again), Telltale Games Revue Quibi 💰 Revenue & Business Development Net Income 📉amist & in tech & media bear markets mass layoffs Both revenue and expenses are down in 2023 YoY. We made in revenue in 2023, and spent about - a slight dip compared to 2022. Our net income remains level; however, we have some catching up to do in 2024. Our 2024 revenue projection is , and expenses project to be in 2024. We are determined to be profitable again in 2024, 2025, and beyond. redacted redacted redacted redacted Business Blogging We’ve fine-tuned our to include better returns for customers and better margins for HackerNoon. We built a , raised the prices per post and improved the performance per premium post by adding , , , and better customer service. In 2023, we onboarded 609 new businesses and published 1,624 , averaging a net income of /story (compared to 2022 net income of /story). Business Blogging self-service flow to request a business blogging trial 12 language translations multi-voice audio file creation managed paid social promotion good company stories redacted redacted Encouragingly, so far in 2024, we’ve made about half of our revenue in , surpassing both and . Not only is this good because content is at the heart of our business value prop, but also because this is a true unlimited inventory, independent of past or future traffic, we can always publish another blog post. Business Blogging Niche Ads Writing Contests Additionally, we’ve seen an increased demand to publish press releases from wire services, with customers such as , , , and . We’re building a custom technology press release solution that includes distribution across traditional press release sites in addition to business blogging’s default, social, audio, multi-lingual, email, and on-site distribution. ChainWire FinanceWire GamingWire BTCWire Business Database Scale Up with and Startups of the Year Evergreen Tech Company News Pages Startups of the Year 2023 concluded with ! The winners and nominees were excited, you can see a taste of their enthusiasm on , , and . Our evergreen news pages are up to covered (ranking S&P 500, public companies, and startups alike). Companies with a regular to an Evergreen Premium with more control over their internet presence. Our is also hosted on ( & ) and ! over 623k votes, 30k startups, and 1k+ winners Twitter/X J) LinkedIn around the web 12k+ total companies Evergreen Page can claim, edit and also upgrade their page unique dataset curating the news about these companies Hugging Face their CEO CTO commented reused by MongoDB Vertical Category Curation Diversifies Streams of Income We curated our entire library of 100k+ stories and into . This divides the library into 22 starting points, like , / , / , to name a few. Advertisers now buy entire categories to ensure across our site. We made combined in Niche Ads & Billboard ads in 2023, compared to the total in Billboard alone in 2022. That means each pageview on the page is worth 11% more! 50k tags 22 categories /ai cloud business content-relevant ad placements redacted redacted HR, Payroll Reduction, “trimming the fats” Both David & Linh have taken a payroll reduction in 2023 by 50%, and we will continue to cut our salaries significantly in 2024 until the company gets back on track. We’ve also reduced our staff by half. HackerNoon started 2023 with 40 staff members and started 2024 with only 20. Experiments with new inventories in 2023 and beyond We introduced with our European partner, . We learned in 2022 & 2023 that convert more advertisers & long-term business partners than our regular top-nav billboard ads. HackerNoon’s Job Board Jobbio targeted, niched and relevant ads We also launched the ! This is proof of concept for a docu-series on the future of the internet. It costs $2.99 and is a great way to spend 30 minutes of your time while supporting HackerNoon. HackerNoon Documentary In 2024, we are thoughtfully looking into programmatic ads to capitalize on our stable, quality traffic more efficiently. 🚀 Infrastructure Overhaul & Product Development HackerNoon 3.0 The great refactoring. As a platform that makes software completely in-house, we get to choose . Starting mid-2023, we’ve decided to migrate our backend database from Firestore/Google to Mongodb, our frontend tech from Vercel premium to a combination of Vercel/Svelkit, and our email host from Sendgrid to Elastic. Removing Firestore greatly reduces the number of reads we pay for, and removing SendGrid greatly reduces the cost per email sent.  Not only will these refactorings make HackerNoon lighter, simpler, and more efficient, but they will also help reduce our cost of production by an estimated 25-35%. which technology companies to partner with ( , ) HackerNoon Mobile App Apple Google Our mobile app officially and has gone through 9 iterations already since September 2023! We were briefly the in the US, Vietnam, Brazil, and Ukraine during launch month. (version ), users can , , , and any story to HackerNoon. And we added 12 additional languages to read our prime library of technology stories. This update is a commitment to helping technologists to not only more easily create content but also to reach and serve worldwide readers from their mobile devices. launched top 100 apps With the latest version 1.9 read write listen submit More mobile app release notes. Niche Technology Publication Network powered by the HackerNoon CMS (beta) In just a few clicks, a HackerNoon account can turn into a standalone site. This year, we are building a 500+ owned network of sites via the HackerNoon CMS with a focus on curating and distributing the world’s highest-quality open-source content. HackerNoon sites are now going live every week. Some WIP examples include: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and more coming soon! LearnRepo.com Memeology.tech HackerNoon.tech EditingProtocol.com Escholar.tech TextModels.tech Blog.DavidSmooke.Net HackerNoon.LinhDaoSmooke.com PublicDomain.tech LegalPDF.tech OpenDatasets.tech Roasts.tech CompanyBrief.tech StoryTemplates.tech SupportNoon.com UnknownAuthor.tech Noonion.tech HackerEvents.tech DearElon.tech Blog.Slogging.com CoinWikis.com Noonification.com HistoricalEmails.com Beautiful Landing Pages powered by the HackerNoon CMS We also started to host many pages in-house using our own page-builder as opposed to using 3rd party CMS like Squarespace, Wix, or Strikingly. Examples of some of these in-house landing pages using our own page builder Include: , , ( ,  # , # , # ), , , ( , , ), & . 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This type of content portability increases our rate of publishing. Importing of text transcripts from Youtube Importing of full blog posts from RSS and other blogging platforms to make the site more fun. Added GIPHY to story editing and commenting New search discovery experience and renewed partnership with Algolia Yet another year of our mutually beneficial partnership (we pay them via in-kind ads!) Algolia helps beautifully index and discover our content, while we surface their Ad on & . our search page search bar Steering into the internet’s pixelated ethos and using open source design as an adoption channel are the 1,440 original icons used on HackerNoon, and now they are open sourced and available on , and as This builds on our open source release of the , which is up to Use of our icons and fonts in other sites and apps are subtle endorsements of HackerNoon’s way of publishing, and our network of owned CMS sites will scale up this usage. The Pixel Icon Library GitHub Figma (1.6k users), an NPMjs package. 2.0 version of the HackerNoon font 3k downloads on DaFont. Helping Technologists to Market Themselves HackerNoon and expertise in the technology industry. In addition to (links to your portfolio, newsletter, jobs, or wherever), , and , we now also empower users to and (shipped this week, ). validates contributions entering Call to Actions updating your social media profiles filling out your short and long-form bios flaunt their work and job history rank top writers by technology categories it has writers very excited 💁 How can you help? we recently experimented with a Business Blogging Sales Referral Program for (base value of $4,788 and $15,548 respectively). If you think you can help refer customers to publish their announcements, blog posts, or technical documentation with HackerNoon, we are more than happy to share the details of the Referral Program with you! 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State of the Noonion 2024: HackerNoon Keeps on Blogging

নুনিয়ন 2024 এর অবস্থা: হ্যাকারনুন ব্লগিং চালিয়ে যায়

Stand der Noonion 2024: HackerNoon bloggt weiter

Estado del mediodía 2024: HackerNoon sigue blogueando

State of the Noonion 2024 : HackerNoon continue de bloguer

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2024 年の正午の様子: HackerNoon はブログを書き続ける

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State of the Noonion 2024: HackerNoon continua blogando

Состояние полудня 2024 года: HackerNoon продолжает вести блог

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2024 年 Noonion 状态：HackerNoon 继续写博客

Happy New Year, Hackers! It’s been a while since our last product update, but don’t worry - we’ve been working hard on new features for you, including a way to mint your HackerNoon name, a new tech stack migration, and a whole documentary! This product update reflects changes to the platform from until December 31st, 2023. October 26th Mint Your Name on HackerNoon HackerNoon has teamed up with namespace.gg to hook you up with . This move tackles the issues we've had with old-school online identities, especially the privacy headaches on Web2 sites. HackerNoon's web3 identities make it easy for users to connect their profiles to any wallet they like, without needing to be remembered as long text strings. FREE web3 identities For example, my wallet is hackerhodl.hackernoon, which is infinitely more user-friendly than saying my wallet address is 0xjbjbhkb75e7tf8f8yfdeswgyg67f346ss6esxye (this is a randomly typed string - do not send ETH to this address - lol). How To Mint Your Web3 Identity on HackerNoon Log in to your HackerNoon account and navigate to your section. profile > web3 Click on ‘Connect Wallet’ and sign the transaction to link any Metamask-compatible wallet address to your HackerNoon account. Once it's connected, hit 'Mint Namespace,' sign the transaction, and boom – no fees for HackerNoon contributors! Your_username.hackernoon is now minted and linked to your wallet. In my case, it's Hackerhodl.hackernoon. That’s it - your web3 identity has been created and linked to your wallet address. For the tech enthusiasts amongst us, here’s the on how it works under the hood. documentation Web 2.5 Documentary is live! HOLY SHIT THE DOCUMENTARY (yes!) HackerNoon team has been working on for over a year is finally out!! , premiered last December 25th and already counts over 2K views. Web 2.5, HackerNoon’s original documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAi0TtyMX7w&embedable=true Watch the Web 2.5 Documentary Now! What’s Web 2.5 about? The follows the thrilling, and occasionally turbulent, journey of the internet, from dial-up modems to social media supremacy; from user-friendly and easily accessible information to giant paywalls and mass misinformation. Web 2.5 Documentary Somewhere along the line, we f**ked up… In this documentary, HackerNoon explains how that line was crossed and whether or not Web3 can help us fix the internet. Curious? Watch the trailer and find us on IMDB . here here Here’s what people are saying about Web 2.5 Watch the Web 2.5 Documentary Now! Flaunt Your Job Title on Your Profile Page Your can now harbor , including your current and past job titles and company, location, plus options to display total reading time, show bookmarks on your profile, and disclose whether you represent a company or brand. profile page more details about you To update your profile with these details, just go to and update as you like. Hit save when you’re done and you’ll see your profile updated! app.hackernoon.com/profile Import Your Stories From Around the Web Importing stories from other platforms has been an option on HackerNoon’s editor for a while now, but in case you’ve missed it, here is what it looks like: It allows you to . You only need to go to your -> type your links or usernames -> click the import button. Alternatively, you can just visit your , select import story, and add your link to import. Et voilá, no excuse to keep your work from HackerNoon! import your stories from RSS, Medium, Dev.to and Hashnode profile page -> import writer dashboard Startups of the Year 2023: The End has come to an end. The flagship event counted over 30K startups from over 4K cities and a total of 623,756 votes. We’ll announce all the winners soon, and in addition to the award itself, they can expect , an exclusive NFT from HackerNoon, and a for life. 2023 Startups of the Year exclusive interview spots .Tech Domain The winners will be announced soon - keep an eye on our page for the results! Startups of the Year That’s all for now! The HackerNoon Team

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