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David Copperfield: Chapter 28 - Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet

With quantum computers getting more powerful every year, many worry about the safety of modern encryption standards. As quantum computers improve in performance and the number of used for calculations increase, current crypto systems are under more threat of attack. qubits What will break It? Many algorithms have been mathematically proven to be broken by quantum computers using . Shor's algorithm solves the following problem: asymmetric encryption Shor's algorithm Given an integer , find its prime factors. N https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shor%27s_algorithm Because algorithms like rely heavily on the fact that normal computers can't quickly, they have remained secure for years. With quantum computers breaking that assumption, then it may be time to find new standards. RSA find prime factors The following are examples of encryption that Shor's algorithm can break: RSA Diffie Hellman ECC What is Symmetric Encryption? Symmetric encryption, or more specifically , is believed to be quantum resistant. That means that to be able to reduce the attack time enough to be effective if the key sizes are large enough. AES-256 quantum computers are not expected can reduce the brute force attack time to its square root. So for AES-128 the attack time becomes reduced to 2^64 (not very secure), while AES-256 becomes reduced to 2^128 which is still considered extremely secure. Grover's algorithm Qvault uses 256-bit keys and for all encryption which gives us reason to believe our users remain protected against quantum attacks at least in the short term. AES-256-GCM It is important to remember that even 256-bit keys derived from passwords actually can have less than 256-bits of entropy because an attacker could try deriving keys from likely passwords vs trying random 256-bit numbers. For example, instead of randomly trying azpV4CYbAwQUP4BaJJJNDBxEUkghMF8x2Sd4Q7ihD04= mtOXPNln432smP3pd3rVLw9rpGGkVsiqRhUFLXy/KBw= .. An attacker would try the following: password123 -->  75K3eLr+dx6JJFuJ7LwIpEpOFmwGZZkRiB84PURz6U8= password1234 --> uclQZA4bN0DpisuT5mnGV2b2Zw3RYJupH/QQUrpIxvM= ... For this reason Qvault will soon offer optional which when used in conjunction with a password will give our users quantum resistant security for the foreseeable future. physical cards If you are implementing AES in a crypto system in 2019 you should favor AES-256 over AES-128 for the quantum resistance that it offers. Further Reading https://eprint.iacr.org/2019/272.pdf https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/20da/4038038031bcbb99a1063180a40a2e25dc47.pdf Featured image credit: https://www.scienceandtechnologyresearchnews.com/the-race-to-build-a-quantum-computer/ Follow us on medium! https://medium.com/qvault (Originally published ) here ( : ) Disclaimer The author is the Founder at qVault

Will AES-256 Withstand The Gauntlet Thrown by Quantum Computers?

To “run the gauntlet” is to be forced to run between two rows of soldiers armed with pikes who are allowed to strike out and attack you. As a developer, you run the gauntlet every day. At the risk of a little hyperbole, every time you write a call to access a feature of an operating system, external application or service, a new pike-wielding soldier appears on your gauntlet. If that call is to a system whose stability and unwavering interface is proven, its soldier on your gauntlet is essentially disarmed. But when that call is to a new system, or an application with a periodically adjusted, ill-defined or poorly understood interface, their soldiers become armed and your gauntlet becomes perilous. Such are the deadly costs of run-time abstractions. Once upon a time, when we told the hardware directly what to do there was no operating system to call upon to grant access to higher level features. In this simpler time, our gauntlet was completely devoid of soldiers (and certainly devoid of pikes!). We had a clear path. Then, out of necessity, we introduced the first run-time abstraction; the operating system, an independent ‘application’ that acts as gatekeeper of hardware and software resources. At this point, instead of directly instructing the hardware, we asked the OS gatekeeper to do things on our behalf. It was at this point that our gauntlet became… a gauntlet. Over time, as the gatekeepers and their interfaces became more reliable, its soldiers were disarmed. They’re relatively harmless now. Today, developers who express their program requirements in languages with no run-time environment such as C can mosey on down a completely disarmed gauntlet. That is, until the time comes that they need to expose their code to higher level languages. Take one quote from a developer: “Almost any systems code I write these days is something I’ll eventually want to expose to a high-level language. […] Having lots of rich concepts and semantics in your systems language just gets in the way, because you have to find out how to map between the two.” But this mapping (through language binding, FFI’s or ABI’s etc.) often then introduces run-time dependencies in to the OS, which only means one thing; . (Not to mention the unnecessary ‘glue code’ required to map between the two languages, code that doesn’t contribute any functionality toward meeting the application requirements!) addition more soldiers and more pikes And then what about the more ‘complex’ languages, ones with extensive run-times? And whether or not they’re armed depends on how well the language is maintained, and how stable its runtime environment is. Garbage collection, for instance, certainly comes with its own set of soldiers (usually armed). Still more soldiers. What about frameworks? Same thing. “Don’t pike us, we’ll pike you!” And micro-service architectures? Same thing, but now you’re at risk of being piked by “friendlies”! Take the following Reddit exchange that took place mere days ago in a thread titled : “Everything should be [a] microservice” Dev 1: “We just had a discussion in the team, and we decided, that we need “add-one” microservice that would get a number and return the number increased by one. A nice separation of concerns in modern distributed web application :)” Dev 2: “That’s an awesome idea. Finally someone spent some time thinking about the overhead of computing this locally compared to simply creating an http request, waiting for the answer, processing the answer and parsing the value. This as a microservice will be so much more efficient than adding 1 locally.” massive (The worrying part about the above exchange is that some redditors couldn’t quite tell if these comments were genuine or not.) We seem to be abstracting further and further into run-time territory. But what if, instead of pushing our abstractions into run-time, we could pull them right back into ‘design’-time? That is just what the World Compiler achieves. It allows developers to contribute to and create immensely complex applications with just run-time dependency; the OS itself. one To join and compete within this World Compiler, a developer builds an Agent, an autonomous software program that captures and maps ( +1)-level requirements to -level requirements, giving these requirements to a completely new set of Agents within the network who will carry out their own compile-time mapping. n n Whenever a new build is kicked off, hundreds upon thousands of Agents within the World Compiler come together to an application, like one great big decentralised compiler spanning all layers of abstraction, from the gathering of application-specific requirements right down to opcode generation. collectively program, compile and return With such a system, it now becomes to pull garbage collection out of run-time and design it to pull out of run-time and design as part of the application itself. practical as part of the application itself… frameworks them We’ve been boxed into in an industry where a single compiler, fragmented languages and run-time abstractions are used to achieve an end-goal of automation. (and at the expense of performance), we have had to push a lot of overhead right . Out of necessity run-time into run-time But we’ve had it the wrong way around! We should be pushing the overhead into , and . compile-time using it to our advantage Rather than ‘talking’ at run-time to perform an automated , let’s ‘talk’ at compile-time to . service produce an automated product Let’s create a new industry where the languages and compilers and tools and paradigms are all and where every single niche is opened up to competition. decentralised yet compatible Let’s say goodbye to the gauntlet. Take the World Compiler for a spin . Request an invite to become part of it . here here To learn more about Code Valley, please visit , or follow the project on . https://codevalley.com twitter

Running the run-time gauntlet

The Facts The unilateral proposal to fork the Bitcoin network to a different reference client has been floated, and now everyone has the choice between running this risky new client and the safe, original reference client. The only important side effect of this new client is the increase in the amount of data that will need to be stored by anyone running it. Moving to the new client will make it impossible for people on small hardware platforms to run full nodes. The effect of these changes is shown with the math in this post: This is the math outlining the resources required to run the discriminatory new reference client. The size of investment needed to download the blocks alone is astronomical for ordinary users but for companies with deep pockets its trivial. The effect of the proposed change to a new reference client will have the side effect of completely centralizing Bitcoin, with only a few billionaire funded “Blockchain Providers” controlling a complete copy. Only the very rich will be able to run this client in any meaningful way, and they will be repositioned as gatekeepers to the entire Bitcoin ecosystem. If you want to write a Bitcoin wallet, or other service, you will need to get their permission before you can connect to it to serve your customers or innovate with the protocol. The Future The small number of companies running full nodes will be very careful about who they allow to access their API, because and they will be 100% compliant with regulations and even proactive and punitive with their own “just to be safe” bespoke rules masquerading as law, and anticipating new laws in their terms of service. You will have to reveal your business model to them in advance, and if your model is not approved by them, then your software will not be able to provide services to your users. Essentially, “Megablock Bitcoin” will be exactly like the Apple App Store. “Its money we’re talkin’ ‘bout here”, This is how it will work. If you want to run a service that takes Bitcoin or uses Bitcoin, your application or service, and the people who wrote it and own the software, will be scrutinized in a review process and either accepted or rejected by the “Blockchain Provider”. You will have to identify yourself, sign a contract, accept their terms, and do other onerous and invasive things just to send messages to and from your application. You will not be able to offer services globally, and will have to restrict access to countries and individuals that are not banned by the State. And of course, if you get too popular or the law changes in the jurisdiction where the the Megablock Provider is incorporated, your app could be de-listed, disconnected, banned and all your customer’s Bitcoin confiscated. This is . And of course, Blockchain had their client removed from the Apple App store, stopping its adoption on “your” iPhone. There cannot be who is ethical who believes this is a good thing. already happening with Coinbase anyone Bitcoin is meant to be a decentralized tool where there are very low barriers to entry and freedom to transact, so that all the problems of centralized control of money supply and access to the financial rails are eliminated. Increasing the block size so that only the rich, Crony Capitalists and cowards can run a full node and expose an API is completely contrary to that idea. The Decision When the new reference client is released, you can either decide to run it or not. You are free to choose whatever software your hardware can accommodate. If enough people run the new reference client, the original, clean, blockchain will be split, and if you do not want to lose your Bitcoin, you will need to switch to the new reference client, and eventually when you can’t afford the hardware, move your Bitcoin to a third party wallet provider under their control and contract. On the other hand, if there are a majority of nodes running the existing, safe reference client that everyone is already running, these changes will be de facto rejected by the network, and all those disruptor nodes running the new toxic centralizing client will be compelled to go with the consensus that incremental, safe, non destructive, non centralizing change is what the network participants want. Or they lose their investments and Bitcoin. The solution If you want the network to advance safely, and you want to preserve your ability to run a node yourself, and are philosophically minded to reject the centralists, there is something that you can do to prevent these changes being forced on the network, perhaps changing the direction of Bitcoin forever. You can run a powerful full node yourself for as little as €2 a month. Pete Dushenski . You can run a full Bitcoin node without needing to download and run the Blockchain on your own hardware. All you need to do is run an instance on an inexpensive virtual server in the cloud. Clearly this is not something that the casual user can do, but there is no reason why this process cannot be automated so that you pay €2 a month and a new node pops up an hour later. Anyone with some money could run 100 nodes in this way. Clearly, if all the people who do not want this change ran a few of these nodes, the debate would be over. Whats more, you can pay for these cheap nodes has an article on how to do this (and in fact, installing Bitcoin by command line is easier than described there. All you need to do is run “apt-get install bitcoin” you don’t have to compile it yourself.). with Bitcoin. There is no reason why many thousands of new safe, clean reference clients could not be deployed in this way, and perhaps, even more than that. These clean nodes in combination would drown out any damaging clients and force anyone trying to disrupt the network to retreat, because the majority of the nodes will still be running the true Bitcoin reference client. This will at the very least, stall the dismantling of the network, and at best, will permanently exclude any self interested minorities ability to wreck Bitcoin. In sum, this needs to happen. Scripted creation of new nodes triggered by a payment of the €2 hosting fee.The user sends Bitcoin to an address, with an email address. The script creates a new server, downloads the clean reference client, runs it in daemon mode. Recurring monthly payments are notified by email. 1) Thats it. People would be voting for Bitcoin with Bitcoin. The Other Point of View If your experience of life is that there is nothing wrong at all in any way with the or the , and everything in the world is perfectly fine, and the way things work should not ever change, then centralizing Bitcoin and dismantling its, to you, and disruptive idea, is . The government, and , never wrong, they are in fact , and they are to be because they always know what is best. Their permission is to be sought in advance before doing , even writing software. CIA Federal Reserve very dangerous a no brainer everything it does is always right incapable of doing wrong trusted always anything If your experience of life in software is working for one of the biggest data corporations on Earth, and treating users like cattle to be managed and milked, then centralizing Bitcoin is . The public doesn't know what it needs, and only a centrally managed service can provide the expertise that's needed to run anything at scale. There is no other way that things can be done, ever, and anyone that tries to change anything away from centralized control is painfully naïve. Plus, anarchists are full of jive. a no brainer There are lots of people opining about a subject they are not qualified to give an opinion on. They all think they deserve an answer, to “have their say” and they all think that you work for them. . The software engineering problems you are dealing with are difficult and novel, and the interactions of all the parts, including the social ones, is very complex. There are and conspiracy theories swirling around and directed at you. Life would be if your only clients were a handful of billionaire entrepreneurs to whom alone you were responsible. And they would . For nothing Merzbow levels of rage noise much easier pay The solution is obvious, and beautiful. It makes the noisy anarchists go away, reduces the number of people you are responsible to to a handful of billionaires with fine wine and food, and guarantees you a salary for decades and a seat on the round table at the centre of the biggest revolution since the web. Travel the world First Class, get fat. Live easy. Centralize Bitcoin. Which side would choose? you The Choice is a N_o Brainer._ Do not believe for an instant that if the network is split in two and there is a corporate Bitcoin and a free Bitcoin, that the State will allow free use of a decentralized Bitcoin. They will make use of Free Bitcoin illegal. The chilling effect will kill Free Bitcoin, as no one wants the hassle of prosecution. If the true Bitcoin network is the de facto standard, then the Statists will choose to live with it, since they can’t kill it, just as they now choose to live with the Wild West Internet just as it is. Everyone is profiting off of the Wild West Internet, and there is too much money to lose in trying to lock it down and tame it. The same will be true for Real Bitcoin. That is why this block size increase and centralization proposal must die . now What is being proposed by the centralizers is that everyone’s money should be in effect confiscated, and put to their personal use. This network does not belong to them, and the money, work and time invested and Bitcoin owned on the network does not belong to them either. It is not correct that two men can unilaterally decide to put the resources of others to a use without the consent of the owners. But here we get into the realms of who owns what in Bitcoin, and what Bitcoin is. No one “owns Bitcoin”; for the sake of argument in as much as an inanimate, intangible thing can own something. You do not have true control over your Bitcoin, because changes at the protocol level can lock you out at any time. What is being asserted here is They want to take it, shut off access to it, and make it submit to their ideology. The idea that there is a “Bitcoin Community” that can decide how the software is developed is clearly absurd. The only thing people can do is choose to run one client rather than another. That is the only choice they have in this matter. the network “owns” it ownership of the Bitcoin Network , by two men. And they There is nothing to stop them if no one is minded to openly challenge them with their own software and solutions. Talk cannot change software. They have said openly if everyone switches to their client they will pull the trigger, and if not, they will not. If anything goes wrong, or anyone expresses surprise at the outcome, no one will be able to claim that they were not warned or did not have a choice to reject their client. can do it. Ultimately this is yet another reason why Bitcoin is not money; it is something that is unlike money which is . In any new definition of money there should be a clause saying that Clearly how Bitcoin works and its nature is not independent of anyone’s act; it is vulnerable, certainly at this early stage of its development, to the opinions of a small number of men, and that is very dangerous. collectively controlled by consensus, accepted by consensus its nature is independent of anyone’s opinion or act. Once this conflict is over and there are it will be much harder to destroy Bitcoin by a centralizing protocol change at the whim of a single man. No one will agree to it; there will be too much at stake. The best the disruptors could hope for is a once in a generation change, the same way “Internet 2” took a quarter of a century to specify, and complete. By then, it will be too late. Bitcoin will be everywhere, in everything, running free and wild, and will have so much momentum that no one will be able to stop it or corrupt it. millions of clean nodes attain consensus Conclusion If no one comes up with a meaningful software challenge and makes it real, then the centralizers deserve to win, profit and gloat. They will be demonstrably the superior, insightful, realistic, resourceful and talented men, and the spoils rightfully belong to them. If you want to have direct influence over how Bitcoin is developed, run a few full nodes immediately. Running software is the only thing that matters, not written proposals, wishes, legislation or talk. The gauntlet has been thrown down. Are you man enough to pick it up? Hottest summers on record require the coldest beers in the store!

The Bitcoin Gauntlet

Blast is an Ethereum Layer 2 platform that leverages the technology of rollups to address the limitations of the Ethereum network, particularly in terms of scalability, transaction fees, and security. By bundling numerous transactions off-chain, processing them within its own layer, and then submitting a condensed summary of these transactions back to the ETH mainnet, Blast significantly reduces the workload on the ETH blockchain. This approach results in key benefits such as increased transaction throughput, dramatically lower transaction costs for using Blast-based decentralized applications (dApps), and the robust security guarantees of the underlying Ethereum blockchain. Let’s take a look at how Blast became one of the most discussed projects this year. As a marketing professional, I want to show you how hype around such projects is created and how they act and position themselves to become one of the current DeFi leaders. And, if you run a DeFi project and you need advice on marketing and community building - you can directly. message me This article is just a marketing case, not an investment advice. Please, be careful and do your own research. Blast’s business model Let’s start with fundamentals - what differs your project from others. One of the key elements is a business model. It’s not only a technical solution, but also one of the key things you can use in marketing campaigns. Blast's unique business model differentiates it significantly from other DeFi protocols through several innovative features. These features not only enhance the user experience, but also contribute to the platform's attractiveness for both users and developers, leading to a rapid accumulation of Total Value Locked (TVL). Here's how Blast stands out: Native Yield for ETH and Stablecoins Blast is unique in offering built-in yields for ETH and stablecoins directly on its Layer 2 platform. This eliminates the need for users to interact with separate DeFi protocols to earn yields on their assets. For example, ETH staking on Blast leverages the post-Merge Ethereum staking capabilities, offering a 3.2% yield, while its stablecoin, USDB, earns a 13% yield by integrating with MakerDAO’s on-chain T-Bill protocol. This direct yield generation is a significant departure from the norm in DeFi, where Layer 2 solutions typically do not offer native yields. Gamified Airdrop Blast has implemented a gamified approach to its airdrop, making the process of earning and distributing tokens more engaging for users. This gamification includes mechanisms like referral codes, social media interactions, and a "super spin" lottery draw, where users' "luck" can increase based on their activities and the size of their "squad" or referral network. This approach incentivizes user participation and engagement in a way that's more interactive than traditional airdrop models. Layered Staking System This system allows for more nuanced and flexible staking options, catering to different risk appetites and investment strategies. This flexibility is appealing to a broader range of users and can lead to increased TVL as users find staking options that suit their preferences. Liquid Re-Staking Tokens Blast's model includes the concept of liquid re-staking tokens, which allows users to trade yield and earn a fixed yield on their assets. Support for Diverse DeFi Projects Blast's architecture and ecosystem are designed to support a wide range of DeFi projects, including DEXs, derivatives, NFT games, and more. This broad support encourages the development and migration of diverse applications to Blast's Layer 2 platform, contributing to its TVL and overall ecosystem growth. Now let’s take a closer look at the marketing mechanism of Blast DeFi to understand how they created such a hype around. And I want to start with the airdrop campaign that generated lots of noise. Airdrop The airdrop aims to incentivize user participation and engagement on the platform by rewarding them with Blast points, which will be convertible to BLAST tokens in May. Here's a detailed look at Blast's airdrop strategy and how users can receive points. Airdrop Mechanics Blast offers a native yield of 3.2% for ETH and 13% for stablecoins, derived from ETH staking and Real-World Asset (RWA) protocols. This yield is automatically passed back to users, distinguishing Blast from other L2 solutions that typically offer a 0% default interest rate. Blast's strategy to receive points for the airdrop involves several steps: Users need to sign up on the Blast website with an invite code (you can use 25N3O), follow Blast on social media, and connect their wallet. They must bridge ETH or other supported tokens from Ethereum to Blast L2 to start earning Blast points. Users can earn additional points by inviting friends to join Blast. Those who bridged assets to Blast before the mainnet launch receive a 10x multiplier on their earned points. Interacting with dApps on Blast allows users to earn Blast Gold, which will also be convertible to BLAST tokens in May. Additional Strategies for Blast Airdrop: Developer Incentives: 50% of the airdrop pool is reserved for users, while the remaining 50% is allocated to developers, encouraging both user and developer engagement on the platform. Multiplier Campaign: A future "Multiplier" campaign is planned, offering users additional ways to increase their points by using highlighted dApps, although this feature is not yet live. Blast's airdrop strategy is multifaceted, focusing on rewarding early users, encouraging asset bridging, and fostering engagement with dApps on the platform. By offering native yields and leveraging a points system that rewards participation, Blast aims to attract and retain users, thereby growing its ecosystem. This approach not only incentivizes user activity but also supports developers, ensuring a vibrant and active community around the Blast L2 solution. With such strategy the platform has reached over $2 billion in TVL, with a significant portion of this value coming from users bridging funds to participate in the future airdrop of Blast tokens, scheduled for May. Now let’s take a look at how Blast promoted it’s airdrop and the platform itself. Social Media The Blast project's social media presence has been crucial in spreading awareness and engaging with the community, especially in the early stages of the project's launch. That’s why one of the tasks of the airdrop campaign is to follow Blast’s Twitter. Blast has 580+K followers on its official Twitter account . @Blast_L2 Partnerships Blast has established partnerships with real-world asset protocols to enhance its ecosystem's accessibility and inclusivity. These partnerships aim to integrate tokenized assets seamlessly, thereby expanding DeFi's reach and fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem. Additionally, collaborations with web3 risk management firms like Gauntlet and DeFi money market protocols like Morpho have been announced, indicating a focus on security and sustainability within the DeFi space. Influencer Collaborations The project has strategically collaborated with influencers to leverage their reach and credibility. These collaborations have been instrumental in promoting Blast and its features to a wider audience. You can find dozens of videos on Youtube, posts on Reddit and Twitter about Blast. Most of them are educational - they show how to use the platform and maximize the points you potentially can get. Events Blast has engaged the community through events, including developer contests like the "Big Bang" contest, which attracted over 3,000 projects. These events aim to foster innovation and encourage the development of applications on the Blast platform. Such initiatives not only promote Blast but also contribute to the broader Ethereum ecosystem by supporting developers and new projects. Content Marketing Through platforms like Substack and various crypto-focused blogs, Blast has disseminated detailed information about its features, benefits, and the future vision of the platform. Articles exploring the scalability solutions offered by Blast, its unique yield mechanisms, and real-world asset integration have been pivotal in educating the community and attracting interest from developers and users alike. Additionally, the project's focus on creating a developer-friendly environment and its promise of native yields for ETH and stablecoins have been highlighted as key differentiators. Investors Investors in crypto are not just only money. Projects use it as a proof of confidence to its audience. Let’s take a brief look at how invested in Blast. : A leading crypto investment firm, Paradigm has been mentioned as a major backer of Blast. Paradigm is known for its investments in various successful crypto projects and platforms, emphasizing its confidence in Blast's potential within the Ethereum ecosystem. Paradigm Another notable investor in Blast, Standard Crypto is a venture capital firm that focuses on supporting projects at the forefront of the crypto and blockchain space. Their investment in Blast underscores the platform's promising approach to enhancing Ethereum's scalability and user experience. Standard Crypto: : This crypto-native investment firm, known for its unique approach and community-driven investment strategy, has also invested in Blast. eGirl Capital's support further validates Blast's appeal to the DeFi community and its potential to attract a diverse user base. eGirl Capital : Co-founded by Andrew Kang, Mechanism Capital is an investment firm that focuses on blockchain and DeFi projects. Their investment in Blast indicates a belief in the platform's strategy to offer native yields and improve transaction efficiency on Ethereum. Mechanism Capital : Known for his insights and contributions to the crypto space, Hasu's involvement as an investor in Blast adds a layer of credibility and expertise, especially in the context of staking solutions and yield generation. Lido Strategy Advisor Hasu Blast is currently a notable player in DeFi and Ethereum Layer 2 space. As you can see the project has employed a multifaceted marketing strategy to promote its platform and attract users. Let’s see how Blast will complete it’s airdrop campaign and what results we will see afterwards. But anyway, it’s worth it to see how the project is promoted and what mechanics it uses to build its community. P.S. Check out some of my previous articles at HackerNoon: Google Introduces Gemma: Revolutionary Access to Pre-Trained AI Models Sora's AI Innovation Set to Disrupt Video Content Creation Breaking Down the Next Big Thing in NFTs: ERC-404 Spotlight Gemini 1.5 Unleashes Unprecedented Context for AI Applications The AI Revolution in Journalism: A New Era of Enhanced Reporting DeFi Community Building: A Step-by-Step Guide for Crypto Startups

Why Everyone's Talking About Blast: The DeFi & Airdrop

It was 1895 when Willem Einthoven, a Dutch doctor, made a discovery that would charge cardiology for the next century. Fiddling with wires and voltages, he traced the electric currents flowing through a beating heart. This became the (ECG), a device that visualizes the heart’s inner workings. first practical electrocardiogram For decades, ECG technology remained much the same, with leads patching onto the skin to record the heart’s electrical impulses. But human perception has limits. Now, AI is taking medical analysis to profound new levels, unlocking lifesaving discoveries in terabytes of data. For example, were used in a Nature research article to train deep neural networks to classify arrhythmias more accurately than cardiology specialists. 2,322,513 ECG records Let’s rewind for a moment. Heart disease has become the cause of death globally, causing around 51,000 deaths a day. Visualizing this data is striking. leading Many show no prior symptoms, the first sign being their last. But what if we could detect threats early and prevent these deaths? This is the promise of firms like and , medical companies harnessing AI to transform the humble ECG into a cutting-edge screening tool. HeartScience’s flagship product, MyoVista Wavelet ECG, incorporates sophisticated machine learning to uncover hidden heart problems. And a new partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital — home to pioneering AI research — could be the catalyst that saves lives worldwide. HeartSciences Anumana Deep Neural Networks to Save Hearts The standard 12-lead ECG has served cardiologists well, visualizing electrical signals as squiggly lines on graph paper. But it has limitations. The test often misses two major disease categories — ischemia (clogged blood vessels) and structural issues like weakened heart muscles. This is where MyoVista steps in. Its spotlight subtle ECG patterns missed by the human eye, acting as an early warning system. AI algorithms One model uses a set of 51 ECH features, 26 of which come from Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) frequency features—the remaining come from traditional ECG parameters, along with clinical data like age and medical history. This data makes it possible to train a DNN (deep neural network), boasting areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) ranging between 0.80 and 0.87. In other words–these neural networks can accurately predict MACE (major adverse cardiovascular events). These models have been trained and validated on patient data from institutions like the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and West Virginia University. Such machine learning techniques are transforming medical imaging and diagnosis across specialties. But cardiology is particularly ripe for disruption as heart disease causes ever more deaths globally. MyoVista promises a quick, non-invasive test to uncover threats in routine doctor visits. And this early detection can make all the difference. Algorithms Making Their Way Into Hospitals ECG electrodes have become ubiquitous, deployed far beyond cardiology units. General practitioners, ER doctors, and specialists of all stripes snap ECG leads onto patients. But most lack specialized expertise to maximize this tool and miss subtle signs of cardiac dysfunction. MyoVista fills in these analytical gaps with AI acting as a digital cardiologist that spots what human doctors cannot. In one validation study, MyoVista achieved 94% accuracy in prediction of LV diastolic dysfunction, as referenced in a recent . But the algorithms powering MyoVista require hefty data resources to develop — far beyond most companies’ capacity. This is where HeartSciences’ recent partnership with New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital proves game-changing. report The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has emerged as a global leader in AI-driven cardiology research. Their elite has cultivated databases of curated heart patient records — an unparalleled asset. Now, HeartSciences has to this goldmine, including 13 Mount Sinai algorithms spanning major cardiac diseases. This agreement catalyzes their ambitions to transform ECG screening worldwide. data science team licensed exclusive access Like most AI software penetrating healthcare, HeartSciences needs to run a gauntlet of quality checks before commercializing MyoVista. Previously, novel digital diagnostic tools like theirs required lengthy De Novo FDA applications before clearance. But there’s a faster 510(k) pathway for HeartSciences’ model. This simplified process means that HeartSciences’ algorithms could soon be in your local hospital. Additionally, HeartSciences has proactively engaged the FDA multiple times to optimize MyoVista for compliance. They also recently completed patient enrollment for their pivotal validation study spanning five US research sites and over 600 subjects. This data will demonstrate MyoVista’s capabilities on a wide demographic, paving the way for approval. The Road Ahead Heart disease deaths continue rising yearly, hastened by modern lifestyles and aging populations. Better prevention through earlier detection has become imperative. HeartSciences leads a growing field of companies centered on this mission — leveraging AI’s pattern recognition to uncover what standard tests miss. The ECG is now well over a century old. But it has now outgrown the bulky monitors and needle graphs conceived by its Dutch inventor. AI is writing the next era of cardiac diagnostics with software smarts. In the right hands, this old tool may gain new power to prevent the #1 killer from claiming lives too soon.

AI-Powered Healthcare Could Save Your Life

Pioneering Privacy Protection for the SHIB Community In a monumental development for privacy and security in the blockchain space, SHIB has integrated sophisticated encryption technology into its ecosystem. This groundbreaking move establishes a new precedent for data protection among cryptocurrencies and cements Shiba Inu's reputation as an innovator within the Web3 landscape. As the popularity of blockchain and cryptocurrency grows, so too do the risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. In 2021 alone, over $10 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen due to hacks and exploits. With billions of dollars and sensitive personal information at stake in the crypto economy, the need for robust privacy and security measures has never been more urgent. SHIB's implementation of cutting-edge encryption standards puts user protection front and center, addressing this pressing need head-on through technical leadership. By prioritizing privacy from the earliest stages of development, the project is setting the bar for responsible stewardship in an increasingly decentralized financial system. Implementing Best-in-Class Encryption Technologies At the core of SHIB's new privacy infrastructure is Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) - considered the "holy grail" of encryption due to its ability to enable computation on encrypted data without decryption. Leveraging FHE in collaboration with Zama, a recognized leader in web3 encryption, SHIB can now offer its community unparalleled on-chain privacy. FHE allows for sensitive data like transaction details, wallet balances, and personal information to be encrypted end-to-end throughout its entire lifecycle. This prevents any unintended exposure, even to nodes and validators participating in network operations. Computations can still occur without ever accessing the raw, unencrypted data. All user activity and transactions on the SHIB network will benefit from this additional layer of security powered by the $TREAT token. Participants can now shield sensitive information from potential data breaches while still enjoying the convenience of the SHIB ecosystem. The integration of military-grade encryption establishes SHIB as a pioneer in blockchain security. Emphasizing SHIB's Commitment to Its Community This development underscores SHIB's dedication to protecting its community of users and developers as it continues expanding into a fully-fledged nation state. With millions of holders worldwide, SHIB recognizes its responsibility to safeguard the interests of its constituents. "We know that in order to deliver against our vision for a nation state, we need to empower our Shibizens to operate with the full confidence that their activity is both private and secure," said Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead developer of SHIB. "This partnership with Zama and the implementation of FHE is a seminal milestone in our journey to fulfill that promise. Privacy and security must be foundational if we are to build the decentralized future we envision." By prioritizing user wellbeing through innovative solutions, SHIB demonstrates the principles of community, empowerment and shared prosperity that have fueled its rise. This commitment to responsible stewardship through technical leadership sets an example that others in the industry would be wise to follow. Unlocking New Use Cases and Growth Potential With best-in-class privacy and security now underpinning the network, SHIB is poised to unlock new use cases and exponential growth. FHE paves the way for confidential smart contracts, encrypted machine learning, and other innovative applications that were previously not possible due to privacy limitations. For example, confidential smart contracts powered by FHE could enable entirely new classes of financial applications like encrypted lending platforms and tokenized asset exchanges that preserve user privacy. Encrypted machine learning models could analyze user behavior and preferences privately to improve services. As one of the most widely-held and recognized cryptocurrencies globally, SHIB has both the resources and passionate community needed to catalyze mainstream adoption of this cutting-edge technology. By setting a new standard for privacy and security, this development solidifies SHIB's position as a trailblazer within the blockchain industry. Ushering in a New Era of Privacy and Innovation in Web3 With its substantial market presence and global community, SHIB's integration of sophisticated encryption serves as a seminal moment for privacy and security across Web3. This technological leap will reverberate throughout the blockchain landscape and beyond, establishing a new benchmark for data protection best practices. Other industry players will be challenged to follow SHIB's lead, raising the standard of privacy and security measures ecosystem-wide. Major centralized services holding user funds and data will face public pressure to adopt comparable protections. Over time, FHE and other advanced cryptographic techniques may become expected rather than exceptional. By daring to implement radically innovative solutions to solve pressing needs within its community, SHIB continues to demonstrate the creative thinking and technical proficiency that has fueled its meteoric rise. This ability to recognize emerging challenges and rapidly deploy state-of-the-art tools to address them solidifies SHIB's capabilities as a builder of next-generation blockchain infrastructure for the Web3 era. The Future is Private As an increasing portion of our lives and livelihoods migrate online, data privacy will become a human right no less fundamental than others we hold sacred. Those who wish to lead responsibly in this new digital age must place security and consent at the forefront of product design. By integrating the strongest encryption available today, SHIB establishes itself at the vanguard of this movement. In doing so, it has thrown down the gauntlet for all others who would claim to champion decentralization and user empowerment. Privacy by design must be the new standard if we hope to realize the full promise of an open and just digital future for all. With its latest innovation, SHIB proves itself not only a technical powerhouse, but a moral one as well - committed to building the types of technologies that protect basic liberties even as they unlock unprecedented potential. If other projects follow SHIB's pioneering lead, then perhaps the blockchain industry really can help usher in a new era defined by privacy, security and user sovereignty for all. The future remains unwritten, but it starts here. Don’t forget to like and share the story! This author is an independent contributor publishing via our brand-as-author program. Be it through direct compensation, media partnerships, or networking, the author has a vested interest in the company/ies mentioned in this story. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure:

Shiba Inu Ushers in a New Era of Privacy and Security for Web3

শিবা ইনু ওয়েব3-এর জন্য গোপনীয়তা এবং নিরাপত্তার নতুন যুগে প্রবেশ করছে

Shiba Inu läutet eine neue Ära der Privatsphäre und Sicherheit für Web3 ein

Shiba Inu marca el comienzo de una nueva era de privacidad y seguridad para Web3

Shiba Inu inaugure une nouvelle ère de confidentialité et de sécurité pour le Web3

शीबा इनु ने वेब3 के लिए गोपनीयता और सुरक्षा के एक नए युग की शुरुआत की

柴犬が Web3 のプライバシーとセキュリティの新時代を到来

Shiba Inu는 Web3를 위한 개인 정보 보호 및 보안의 새로운 시대를 열었습니다.

Shiba Inu inaugura uma nova era de privacidade e segurança para Web3

Сиба-ину открывает новую эру конфиденциальности и безопасности для Web3

Shiba Inu, Web3 için Yeni Gizlilik ve Güvenlik Çağının Başlangıcını Başlatıyor

Shiba Inu mở ra kỷ nguyên mới về quyền riêng tư và bảo mật cho Web3

Shiba Inu 开创了 Web3 隐私和安全的新时代

Let's learn about via these 65 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. David Copperfield /Learn Repo 1. David Copperfield: PREFACE TO THE CHARLES DICKENS EDITION David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. PREFACE TO THE CHARLES DICKENS EDITION 2. David Copperfield: Chapter 31 -  A Greater Loss For years and years, Mr. Barkis had carried this box, on all his journeys, every day. 3. David Copperfield: Chapter 40 - The Wanderer The wind had gone down with the light, and so the snow had come on. It was a heavy, settled fall, I recollect, in great flakes; and it lay thick. 4. David Copperfield: Chapter 37 - A Little Cold Water My new life had lasted for more than a week, and I was stronger than ever in those tremendous practical resolutions that I felt the crisis required. 5. David Copperfield: Chapter 24 - My First Dissipation It was fine in the morning, particularly in the fine mornings. It looked a very fresh, free life, by daylight: still fresher, and more free, by sunlight. 6. David Copperfield: Chapter 30 - A Loss ‘Why, bless my life and soul!’ said Mr. Omer, ‘how do you find yourself? Take a seat.—-Smoke not disagreeable, I hope?’ 7. David Copperfield: Chapter 64 - A Last  Retrospect And now my written story ends. I look back, once more—for the last time—before I close these leaves. 8. David Copperfield: Chapter 20 - Steerforth's Home It was no matter of wonder to me to find Mrs. Steerforth devoted to her son. 9. David Copperfield: Chapter 6 - I Enlarge My Circle of Acquaintance One day I was informed by Mr. Mell that Mr. Creakle would be home that evening. 10. David Copperfield: Chapter 15 - I Make Another Beginning Mr. Dick and I soon became the best of friends, and very often, when his day’s work was done, went out together to fly the great kite. 11. David Copperfield: Chapter 29 - I Visit Steerforth At His Home, Again I mentioned to Mr. Spenlow in the morning, that I wanted leave of absence for a short time 12. David Copperfield: Chapter 12 - Liking Life On My Own Account No Better, I Form A Great Resolution In due time, Mr. Micawber’s petition was ripe for hearing; and that gentleman was ordered to be discharged under the Act, to my great joy. 13. David Copperfield: Chapter 50 - Mr. Peggotty's Dream Comes True A fearful cry followed the word. I paused a moment, and looking in, saw him supporting her insensible figure in his arms. 14. David Copperfield: Chapter 18 - A Retrospect But who is this that breaks upon me? This is Miss Shepherd, whom I love. 15. David Copperfield: Chapter 2 - I Observe There comes out of the cloud, our house—not new to me, but quite familiar, in its earliest remembrance. 16. David Copperfield: Chapter 47 - Martha A glimpse of the river through a dull gateway, where some waggons were housed for the night, seemed to arrest my feet. 17. David Copperfield: Chapter 60 - Agnes ‘You will find her,’ pursued my aunt, ‘as good, as beautiful, as earnest, as disinterested, as she has always been. 18. David Copperfield: Chapter 58 - Absence I left all who were dear to me, and went away; and believed that I had borne it, and it was past. 19. David Copperfield: Chapter 1 Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show. 20. David Copperfield: Chapter 56 - The New Wound , And The Old From the first moment of her dark eyes resting on me, I saw she knew I was the bearer of evil tidings. 21. David Copperfield: Chapter 57 - The Emigrants It was, to conceal what had occurred, from those who were going away; and to dismiss them on their voyage in happy ignorance. In this, no time was to be lost. 22. David Copperfield: Chapter 38 - A Dissolution Of Partnership I forgot them; while I was picking them up, I dropped the other fragments of the system; in short, it was almost heart-breaking. 23. David Copperfield: Chapter 34 - My Aunt Astonishes Me As if, in love, joy, sorrow, hope, or disappointment; in all emotions; my heart turned naturally there, and found its refuge and best friend. 24. David Copperfield: Chapter 63 - A Visitor I had advanced in fame and fortune, my domestic joy was perfect, I had been married ten happy years. 25. David Copperfield: Chapter 26 - I Fall Into Captivity I could not get over this farewell glimpse of them for a long time. 26. David Copperfield: Chapter 9 - I Have A Memorable Birthday I PASS over all that happened at school, until the anniversary of my birthday came round in March. 27. David Copperfield - TABLE OF LINKS David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens is part of the HackerNoon Books series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon! 28. David Copperfield: Chapter 55 - Tempest ‘Good-bye for ever. Now, my dear, my friend, good-bye for ever in this world. 29. David Copperfield: Chapter 43 - Another Retrospect Once again, let me pause upon a memorable period of my life. Let me stand aside, to see the phantoms of those days go by me, accompanying the shadow of myself. 30. David Copperfield: Chapter 46 - Intelligence The vaunting cruelty with which she met my glance, I never saw expressed in any other face that ever I have seen. 31. David Copperfield: Chapter 44 - Our Housekeeping —all the romance of our engagement put away upon a shelf, to rust—no one to please but one another—one another to please, for life. 32. David Copperfield: Chapter 45 - Mr. Dick Fulfils My Aunt's Predictions She was exactly the same as ever, and the same immortal butterflies hovered over her cap. 33. David Copperfield: Chapter 14 - My Aunt Makes Up Her Mind About Me My spirits sank under these words, and I became very downcast and heavy of heart. 34. David Copperfield: Chapter 61 - I am Shown Two Interesting Penitents This sentiment gave unbounded satisfaction—greater satisfaction, I think, than anything that had passed yet. 35. David Copperfield: Chapter 62 - A Light Shines On My Way She did not once show me any change in herself. What she always had been to me, she still was; wholly unaltered. 36. David Copperfield: Chapter 11 - I Begin Life On My Own Account, And Don't Like It I know enough of the world now, to have almost lost the capacity of being much surprised by anything 37. David Copperfield: Chapter 53 - Another Retrospect I try to stay my tears, and to reply, ‘Oh, Dora, love, as fit as I to be a husband!’ 38. David Copperfield: Chapter 4 - I Fall Into Disgrace He drew her to him, whispered in her ear, and kissed her. 39. David Copperfield: Chapter 33 -  Blissful Her idea was my refuge in disappointment and distress, and made some amends to me, even for the loss of my friend. 40. David Copperfield: Chapter 27 - Tommy Traddles The general air of the place reminded me forcibly of the days when I lived with Mr. and Mrs. Micawber. 41. David Copperfield: Chapter 19 - I Look About Me, And Make A Discovery I am doubtful whether I was at heart glad or sorry, when my school-days drew to an end, and the time came for my leaving Doctor Strong’s. 42. David Copperfield: Chapter 48 -Domestic It is not my purpose, in this record, though in all other essentials it is my written memory, to pursue the history of my own fictions. 43. David Copperfield: Chapter 59 - Return I have often remarked—I suppose everybody has—that one’s going away from a familiar place, would seem to be the signal for change in it. 44. David Copperfield: Chapter 51 - The Beginning Of A Longer Journey And Mrs. Gummidge took his hand, and kissed it with a homely pathos and affection, in a homely rapture of devotion and gratitude, that he well deserved. 45. David Copperfield: Chapter 36 - Enthusiasm With the new life, came new purpose, new intention. Great was the labour; priceless the reward. Dora was the reward, and Dora must be won. 46. David Copperfield: Chapter  7 - My 'First Half' at Salem House Not that I mean to say these were special marks of distinction, which only I received. 47. David Copperfield: Chapter 32 - The Beginning Of A Long Journey What is natural in me, is natural in many other men, I infer, and so I am not afraid to write that I never had loved Steerforth 48. David Copperfield: Chapter 54 - Mr. Micawber's Transactions ‘Now’s the day, and now’s the hour,
See the front of battle lower,
See approach proud EDWARD’S power—
Chains and slavery! 49. David Copperfield: Chapter 23 - I Corroborate Mr. Dick, And Choose A Propession When I awoke in the morning I thought very much of little Em’ly, and her emotion last night, after Martha had left. 50. David Copperfield: Chapter 16 - I am A New Boy in More Senses Than One Next morning, after breakfast, I entered on school life again. I went, accompanied by Mr. Wickfield, to the scene of my future studies 51. David Copperfield: Chapter 42 -Mischief My meaning simply is, that whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do well; 52. David Copperfield: Chapter 28 - Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet Until the day arrived on which I was to entertain my newly-found old friends, I lived principally on Dora and coffee. 53. David Copperfield: Chapter 17 - Somebody Turns Up ‘I suppose history never lies, does it?’ said Mr. Dick, with a gleam of hope. 54. David Copperfield: Chapter 49 - I am Involved In My Mystery I never saw a man so hot in my life. I tried to calm him, that we might come to something rational; but he got hotter and hotter, and wouldn’t hear a word. 55. David Copperfield: Chapter 3 - I Have A Change If it had been Aladdin’s palace, roc’s egg and all, I suppose I could not have been more charmed with the romantic idea of living in it. 56. David Copperfield: Chapter 8 - My Holidays. Especially One Happy Afternoon ‘The message was right enough, perhaps,’ said Mr. Barkis; ‘but it come to an end there.’ 57. David Copperfield: Chapter 41 - Dora's Aunts His honest face, as he looked at me with a serio-comic shake of his head, impresses me more in the remembrance than it did in the reality. 58. David Copperfield: Chapter 35 - Depression ‘My dear,’ said my aunt, after taking a spoonful of it; ‘it’s a great deal better than wine. Not half so bilious.’ 59. David Copperfield: Chapter 21 - Little Em'ly Such a self-contained man I never saw. 60. David Copperfield: Chapter 5 - I am Sent Away From Home We might have gone about half a mile, and my pocket-handkerchief was quite wet through, when the carrier stopped short. 61. David Copperfield: Chapter 22 - Some Old Scenes, And Some New People Steerforth and I stayed for more than a fortnight in that part of the country. 62. David Copperfield: Chapter 13 -  The Sequel Of My Resolution A plan had occurred to me for passing the night, which I was going to carry into execution. 63. David Copperfield: Chapter 52 - I Assist At An Explosion I saw, in my aunt’s face, that she began to give way now, and Dora brightened again, as she saw it too. 64. David Copperfield: Chapter 25 - Good And Bad Angles I could scarcely lay claim to the name: I was so disturbed by the conviction that the letter came from Agnes. 65. David Copperfield: Chapter 39 - Wickfield And Heep ‘My dear Copperfield, a man who labours under the pressure of pecuniary embarrassments, is, with the generality of people, at a disadvantage. Thank you for checking out the 65 most read stories about David Copperfield on HackerNoon. to find the most read stories about any technology. Visit the /Learn Repo

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