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Hey Hackers, Sprinto has been nominated for HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 awards in San Francisco, under the Data Privacy And Compliance category. Please vote for us here: https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/data-privacy-and-compliance?stup=66b3ed0434a7dea7f8f8389e&embedable=true Meet Sprinto Sprinto is in the business of security compliance for fast-growing companies. Thousands of ambitious businesses rely on Sprinto to automate and streamline risk and compliance management. Sprinto supports major security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, as well as custom, industry-specific standards. With ready-to-use tools and templates, plus intelligent features such as smart workflows, adaptive automation, and AI, Sprinto provides a complete toolkit for navigating infosec risk and regulatory requirements— ensuring compliance and audits never hinder growth. We are on a mission to help businesses with continuous compliance, healthy operational practices, and the ability to grow and scale with unwavering confidence. How Sprinto achieved product-market fit Sprinto was born from a problem we experienced firsthand. Back when we were running Recruiterbox, compliance was a constant, nagging challenge that seemed to pull us away from what mattered most. We spent countless hours manually managing requirements, feeling how it drained our team’s energy and slowed down our growth. It became clear that we weren’t the only ones struggling—compliance was holding so many companies back. Determined to make a difference, we set out to build Sprinto, but we knew we couldn’t do it alone. From the start, we partnered closely with a small group of beta customers who became our co-creators in the process. They shared their frustrations and guided us to understand their biggest pain points. Their feedback was raw and direct, pushing us to get it right. Together with our early customers, we shaped Sprinto into a tool that didn’t just meet the requirements—it made compliance feel manageable, intuitive, and even empowering. Sprinto’s journey to product-market fit was deeply personal and powered by real-world insights. We’re proud that it’s a platform built out of experience, forged in partnership, and dedicated to making compliance simple and effective. It’s more than a product; it’s a solution we wished we’d had all along. The Evolution of Sprinto Sprinto’s journey began with our Co-founders, Girish Redekar and Raghuveer Kancherla, drawing from their experience at Recruiterbox. They had firsthand knowledge of how daunting and tedious compliance could be, and they set out to change that with Sprinto. As Girish puts it, “The very first wall I hit was deciphering security questionnaires for enterprise deals. We were doing great, signing new clients, and then—bam!—we got hit with these detailed security reviews. Sure, we had solid security in place, but explaining it clearly to enterprise clients? That was a whole different story.” Girish recalls sitting through calls, confidently answering questions about their security practices, only to be thrown off by sophisticated jargon that left them scrambling. It wasn’t until he reached out to fellow founders for guidance that things started to click. This experience opened their eyes to a huge gap in the market—companies of all sizes were struggling with compliance, and they needed someone who could help them navigate the complex process without the steep learning curve. That realization is what led to the creation of Sprinto, a solution built to guide businesses through the intricate maze of compliance with ease and confidence. Milestones and achievements Lessons learned From day one, we knew Sprinto’s success depended on more than just hiring the right people—it was about building a team grounded in shared values and commitment to our mission, which is also why you’ll see our hiring process is unlike any other you’ve seen. We invested time and resources to find individuals whose skills and personalities aligned with our vision, creating a team that’s as resilient as it is innovative. Their adaptability has been the driving force behind Sprinto’s growth. We also discovered early that customer delight wasn’t just a checkbox; it had to be our guiding star. Every update, every feature, every tweak was designed with one goal in mind: to exceed expectations. Listening, iterating, and prioritizing customer experience turned Sprinto into a platform that feels tailor-made for its users, not just functional but something that helps scale our customers’ businesses. Of course, we faced significant challenges along the way. Rapid scaling brought growing pains, teaching us that sustainable growth requires robust processes and a grounded team culture. Building trust in a security-driven industry was another hurdle, but transparency became our most valuable asset. By delivering tangible value, we converted doubt into confidence and learned the power of authenticity. Each lesson, challenge, and success has shaped Sprinto into what it is today—a platform built not just for today’s needs but tomorrow’s, too. We move forward with a commitment to evolving alongside our customers, continually redefining what’s possible in this space. What Startups of The Year means to us At Sprinto, this nomination feels like a big milestone in our journey. It’s a chance for us to share what we've built, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with partners who can truly benefit from what we do. But more than anything, it’s a moment to recognize our incredible team—the people who show up every day, staying focused and delivering, no matter what. As we grow, it only gets harder to keep the same energy, values, and momentum that started it all. But this recognition, alongside everything we’ve achieved so far, reminds us why we’re here: to revolutionize the GRC space. And we’re not slowing down anytime soon. We are extremely humbled and immensely proud to support thousands of businesses—from young, enterprising startups to established enterprises—in seeding, streamlining, and scaling one of the most complex yet critical aspects of any successful business: trust. We invite you to support our vision by voting for Sprinto and joining us in shaping the future of compliance. Vote for us today! Hey Hackers, Sprinto has been nominated for HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 awards in San Francisco, under the Data Privacy And Compliance category. HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 Please vote for us here: https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/data-privacy-and-compliance?stup=66b3ed0434a7dea7f8f8389e&embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/data-privacy-and-compliance?stup=66b3ed0434a7dea7f8f8389e&embedable=true Meet Sprinto Sprinto is in the business of security compliance for fast-growing companies. Thousands of ambitious businesses rely on Sprinto to automate and streamline risk and compliance management. Sprinto supports major security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, as well as custom, industry-specific standards. With ready-to-use tools and templates, plus intelligent features such as smart workflows, adaptive automation, and AI, Sprinto provides a complete toolkit for navigating infosec risk and regulatory requirements— ensuring compliance and audits never hinder growth. We are on a mission to help businesses with continuous compliance, healthy operational practices, and the ability to grow and scale with unwavering confidence. How Sprinto achieved product-market fit How Sprinto achieved product-market fit Sprinto was born from a problem we experienced firsthand. Back when we were running Recruiterbox, compliance was a constant, nagging challenge that seemed to pull us away from what mattered most. We spent countless hours manually managing requirements, feeling how it drained our team’s energy and slowed down our growth. It became clear that we weren’t the only ones struggling—compliance was holding so many companies back. Determined to make a difference, we set out to build Sprinto, but we knew we couldn’t do it alone. From the start, we partnered closely with a small group of beta customers who became our co-creators in the process. They shared their frustrations and guided us to understand their biggest pain points. Their feedback was raw and direct, pushing us to get it right. Together with our early customers, we shaped Sprinto into a tool that didn’t just meet the requirements—it made compliance feel manageable, intuitive, and even empowering. Sprinto’s journey to product-market fit was deeply personal and powered by real-world insights. We’re proud that it’s a platform built out of experience, forged in partnership, and dedicated to making compliance simple and effective. It’s more than a product; it’s a solution we wished we’d had all along. The Evolution of Sprinto The Evolution of Sprinto Sprinto’s journey began with our Co-founders, Girish Redekar and Raghuveer Kancherla, drawing from their experience at Recruiterbox. They had firsthand knowledge of how daunting and tedious compliance could be, and they set out to change that with Sprinto. As Girish puts it, “The very first wall I hit was deciphering security questionnaires for enterprise deals. We were doing great, signing new clients, and then—bam!—we got hit with these detailed security reviews. Sure, we had solid security in place, but explaining it clearly to enterprise clients? That was a whole different story.” “The very first wall I hit was deciphering security questionnaires for enterprise deals. We were doing great, signing new clients, and then—bam!—we got hit with these detailed security reviews. Sure, we had solid security in place, but explaining it clearly to enterprise clients? That was a whole different story.” Girish recalls sitting through calls, confidently answering questions about their security practices, only to be thrown off by sophisticated jargon that left them scrambling. It wasn’t until he reached out to fellow founders for guidance that things started to click. This experience opened their eyes to a huge gap in the market—companies of all sizes were struggling with compliance, and they needed someone who could help them navigate the complex process without the steep learning curve. That realization is what led to the creation of Sprinto, a solution built to guide businesses through the intricate maze of compliance with ease and confidence. Milestones and achievements Milestones and achievements Lessons learned Lessons learned From day one, we knew Sprinto’s success depended on more than just hiring the right people—it was about building a team grounded in shared values and commitment to our mission, which is also why you’ll see our hiring process is unlike any other you’ve seen. We invested time and resources to find individuals whose skills and personalities aligned with our vision, creating a team that’s as resilient as it is innovative. Their adaptability has been the driving force behind Sprinto’s growth. We also discovered early that customer delight wasn’t just a checkbox; it had to be our guiding star. Every update, every feature, every tweak was designed with one goal in mind: to exceed expectations. Listening, iterating, and prioritizing customer experience turned Sprinto into a platform that feels tailor-made for its users, not just functional but something that helps scale our customers’ businesses. Of course, we faced significant challenges along the way. Rapid scaling brought growing pains, teaching us that sustainable growth requires robust processes and a grounded team culture. Building trust in a security-driven industry was another hurdle, but transparency became our most valuable asset. By delivering tangible value, we converted doubt into confidence and learned the power of authenticity. Each lesson, challenge, and success has shaped Sprinto into what it is today—a platform built not just for today’s needs but tomorrow’s, too. We move forward with a commitment to evolving alongside our customers, continually redefining what’s possible in this space. What Startups of The Year means to us What Startups of The Year means to us At Sprinto, this nomination feels like a big milestone in our journey. It’s a chance for us to share what we've built, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with partners who can truly benefit from what we do. But more than anything, it’s a moment to recognize our incredible team—the people who show up every day, staying focused and delivering, no matter what. As we grow, it only gets harder to keep the same energy, values, and momentum that started it all. But this recognition, alongside everything we’ve achieved so far, reminds us why we’re here: to revolutionize the GRC space. And we’re not slowing down anytime soon. We are extremely humbled and immensely proud to support thousands of businesses—from young, enterprising startups to established enterprises—in seeding, streamlining, and scaling one of the most complex yet critical aspects of any successful business: trust. We invite you to support our vision by voting for Sprinto and joining us in shaping the future of compliance. Vote for us today! Vote for us today ! Vote for us today

Meet Sprinto, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee

Startups of The Year 2023 ran from May 2023 to January 2024; more than 30,000 startups were nominated, and more than 470,000 votes were cast. It truly was incredible to see so many startups around the world be celebrated. To get a deeper insight into the data, we made it open-source. Click here to see the votes broken down by city, continent, or domain ending. But another interesting piece of data was seeing which industry was the most active and received the most votes. Let’s take a look at the top 50 industries that were a part of Startups of The Year 2023. Startups of The Year 2023 - Votes by Industry Rank by SUM of Votes

industry

SUM of votes

AVERAGE of Ranking



1

Discord Development

93025

1



2

MarketingTech

13474

134



3

Application Development Tools

10012

116



4

HRTech

3922

123



5

Blockchain Infrastructure

2054

141



6

Security-Surveillance Technology

1603

102



7

Logistics Tech

1457

91



8

Healthcare IT

1333

103



9

Cloud Infrastructure

1243

151



10

Cybersecurity

1177

121



11

Payments

984

115



12

Carbon Fiber

846

1



13

Sales Force Automation

783

109



14

Construction Tech

776

103



15

Finance-Accounting Tech

707

78



16

Health Tech

668

1



17

Content Management System (CMS)

666

129



18

Legal Tech

618

118



19

E-Commerce Enablers

602

125



20

Enterprise Collaboration

571

131



21

Business Intelligence

511

143



22

Cryptocurrencies

391

117



23

Enterprise Resource Planning

378

90



24

AI Infrastructure

366

94



25

Authentication

355

1



26

Big Data Analytics

355

41



27

Video Creation Tools

355

156



28

Food Tech

352

98



29

Events Tech

320

97



30

Gaming Tech

301

119



31

Software Development

292

1



32

GRC Software

291

133



33

Customer Success Management

287

141



34

Virtual Reality

282

115



35

Music Tech

267

104



36

Smart Contracts

245

144



37

Customer Service Software

241

124



38

Real Estate IT

231

109



39

Investment Tech

200

166



40

Enterprise Information Management

199

129



41

Manufacturing Tech

193

52



42

Sports Tech

193

107



43

Crop Tech

184

73



44

AdTech

181

125



45

Non Fungible Tokens

180

167



46

Property Management Tech

179

86



47

Religion Tech

175

96



48

Enterprise Storage

166

71



49

Insurance IT

165

128



50

Business Process Management Software

164

121 Some Interesting Facts Discord Development received 93,025 votes. That’s more than the 49 other industries combined.
Although NFTs are long past their heyday, they still managed to make it into the top 50 industries.
Industries related to business infrastructure such as HR, Cloud Infrastructure, and Payments all made it in the top 20.
Technology related to religion received 175 votes. With Startups of The Year 2024 right around the corner, it will be interesting to see whether the same industries will dominate once again or whether new giants will rise up. 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 our FAQ page to learn more. Read more about this year’s design system 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: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community. 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. Startups of The Year 2023 ran from May 2023 to January 2024; more than 30,000 startups were nominated, and more than 470,000 votes were cast. It truly was incredible to see so many startups around the world be celebrated. Startups of The Year To get a deeper insight into the data, we made it open-source. Click here to see the votes broken down by city, continent, or domain ending. But another interesting piece of data was seeing which industry was the most active and received the most votes. Let’s take a look at the top 50 industries that were a part of Startups of The Year 2023. here Startups of The Year 2023 - Votes by Industry Rank by SUM of Votes

industry

SUM of votes

AVERAGE of Ranking



1

Discord Development

93025

1



2

MarketingTech

13474

134



3

Application Development Tools

10012

116



4

HRTech

3922

123



5

Blockchain Infrastructure

2054

141



6

Security-Surveillance Technology

1603

102



7

Logistics Tech

1457

91



8

Healthcare IT

1333

103



9

Cloud Infrastructure

1243

151



10

Cybersecurity

1177

121



11

Payments

984

115



12

Carbon Fiber

846

1



13

Sales Force Automation

783

109



14

Construction Tech

776

103



15

Finance-Accounting Tech

707

78



16

Health Tech

668

1



17

Content Management System (CMS)

666

129



18

Legal Tech

618

118



19

E-Commerce Enablers

602

125



20

Enterprise Collaboration

571

131



21

Business Intelligence

511

143



22

Cryptocurrencies

391

117



23

Enterprise Resource Planning

378

90



24

AI Infrastructure

366

94



25

Authentication

355

1



26

Big Data Analytics

355

41



27

Video Creation Tools

355

156



28

Food Tech

352

98



29

Events Tech

320

97



30

Gaming Tech

301

119



31

Software Development

292

1



32

GRC Software

291

133



33

Customer Success Management

287

141



34

Virtual Reality

282

115



35

Music Tech

267

104



36

Smart Contracts

245

144



37

Customer Service Software

241

124



38

Real Estate IT

231

109



39

Investment Tech

200

166



40

Enterprise Information Management

199

129



41

Manufacturing Tech

193

52



42

Sports Tech

193

107



43

Crop Tech

184

73



44

AdTech

181

125



45

Non Fungible Tokens

180

167



46

Property Management Tech

179

86



47

Religion Tech

175

96



48

Enterprise Storage

166

71



49

Insurance IT

165

128



50

Business Process Management Software

164

121 Rank by SUM of Votes

industry

SUM of votes

AVERAGE of Ranking 1

Discord Development

93025

1 2

MarketingTech

13474

134 3

Application Development Tools

10012

116 4

HRTech

3922

123 5

Blockchain Infrastructure

2054

141 6

Security-Surveillance Technology

1603

102 7

Logistics Tech

1457

91 8

Healthcare IT

1333

103 9

Cloud Infrastructure

1243

151 10

Cybersecurity

1177

121 11

Payments

984

115 12

Carbon Fiber

846

1 13

Sales Force Automation

783

109 14

Construction Tech

776

103 15

Finance-Accounting Tech

707

78 16

Health Tech

668

1 17

Content Management System (CMS)

666

129 18

Legal Tech

618

118 19

E-Commerce Enablers

602

125 20

Enterprise Collaboration

571

131 21

Business Intelligence

511

143 22

Cryptocurrencies

391

117 23

Enterprise Resource Planning

378

90 24

AI Infrastructure

366

94 25

Authentication

355

1 26

Big Data Analytics

355

41 27

Video Creation Tools

355

156 28

Food Tech

352

98 29

Events Tech

320

97 30

Gaming Tech

301

119 31

Software Development

292

1 32

GRC Software

291

133 33

Customer Success Management

287

141 34

Virtual Reality

282

115 35

Music Tech

267

104 36

Smart Contracts

245

144 37

Customer Service Software

241

124 38

Real Estate IT

231

109 39

Investment Tech

200

166 40

Enterprise Information Management

199

129 41

Manufacturing Tech

193

52 42

Sports Tech

193

107 43

Crop Tech

184

73 44

AdTech

181

125 45

Non Fungible Tokens

180

167 46

Property Management Tech

179

86 47

Religion Tech

175

96 48

Enterprise Storage

166

71 49

Insurance IT

165

128 50

Business Process Management Software

164

121 Rank by SUM of Votes industry SUM of votes AVERAGE of Ranking Rank by SUM of Votes Rank by SUM of Votes industry industry SUM of votes SUM of votes AVERAGE of Ranking AVERAGE of Ranking 1 Discord Development 93025 1 1 1 Discord Development Discord Development 93025 93025 1 1 2 MarketingTech 13474 134 2 2 MarketingTech MarketingTech 13474 13474 134 134 3 Application Development Tools 10012 116 3 3 Application Development Tools Application Development Tools 10012 10012 116 116 4 HRTech 3922 123 4 4 HRTech HRTech 3922 3922 123 123 5 Blockchain Infrastructure 2054 141 5 5 Blockchain Infrastructure Blockchain Infrastructure 2054 2054 141 141 6 Security-Surveillance Technology 1603 102 6 6 Security-Surveillance Technology Security-Surveillance Technology 1603 1603 102 102 7 Logistics Tech 1457 91 7 7 Logistics Tech Logistics Tech 1457 1457 91 91 8 Healthcare IT 1333 103 8 8 Healthcare IT Healthcare IT 1333 1333 103 103 9 Cloud Infrastructure 1243 151 9 9 Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Infrastructure 1243 1243 151 151 10 Cybersecurity 1177 121 10 10 Cybersecurity Cybersecurity 1177 1177 121 121 11 Payments 984 115 11 11 Payments Payments 984 984 115 115 12 Carbon Fiber 846 1 12 12 Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber 846 846 1 1 13 Sales Force Automation 783 109 13 13 Sales Force Automation Sales Force Automation 783 783 109 109 14 Construction Tech 776 103 14 14 Construction Tech Construction Tech 776 776 103 103 15 Finance-Accounting Tech 707 78 15 15 Finance-Accounting Tech Finance-Accounting Tech 707 707 78 78 16 Health Tech 668 1 16 16 Health Tech Health Tech 668 668 1 1 17 Content Management System (CMS) 666 129 17 17 Content Management System (CMS) Content Management System (CMS) 666 666 129 129 18 Legal Tech 618 118 18 18 Legal Tech Legal Tech 618 618 118 118 19 E-Commerce Enablers 602 125 19 19 E-Commerce Enablers E-Commerce Enablers 602 602 125 125 20 Enterprise Collaboration 571 131 20 20 Enterprise Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration 571 571 131 131 21 Business Intelligence 511 143 21 21 Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 511 511 143 143 22 Cryptocurrencies 391 117 22 22 Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies 391 391 117 117 23 Enterprise Resource Planning 378 90 23 23 Enterprise Resource Planning Enterprise Resource Planning 378 378 90 90 24 AI Infrastructure 366 94 24 24 AI Infrastructure AI Infrastructure 366 366 94 94 25 Authentication 355 1 25 25 Authentication Authentication 355 355 1 1 26 Big Data Analytics 355 41 26 26 Big Data Analytics Big Data Analytics 355 355 41 41 27 Video Creation Tools 355 156 27 27 Video Creation Tools Video Creation Tools 355 355 156 156 28 Food Tech 352 98 28 28 Food Tech Food Tech 352 352 98 98 29 Events Tech 320 97 29 29 Events Tech Events Tech 320 320 97 97 30 Gaming Tech 301 119 30 30 Gaming Tech Gaming Tech 301 301 119 119 31 Software Development 292 1 31 31 Software Development Software Development 292 292 1 1 32 GRC Software 291 133 32 32 GRC Software GRC Software 291 291 133 133 33 Customer Success Management 287 141 33 33 Customer Success Management Customer Success Management 287 287 141 141 34 Virtual Reality 282 115 34 34 Virtual Reality Virtual Reality 282 282 115 115 35 Music Tech 267 104 35 35 Music Tech Music Tech 267 267 104 104 36 Smart Contracts 245 144 36 36 Smart Contracts Smart Contracts 245 245 144 144 37 Customer Service Software 241 124 37 37 Customer Service Software Customer Service Software 241 241 124 124 38 Real Estate IT 231 109 38 38 Real Estate IT Real Estate IT 231 231 109 109 39 Investment Tech 200 166 39 39 Investment Tech Investment Tech 200 200 166 166 40 Enterprise Information Management 199 129 40 40 Enterprise Information Management Enterprise Information Management 199 199 129 129 41 Manufacturing Tech 193 52 41 41 Manufacturing Tech Manufacturing Tech 193 193 52 52 42 Sports Tech 193 107 42 42 Sports Tech Sports Tech 193 193 107 107 43 Crop Tech 184 73 43 43 Crop Tech Crop Tech 184 184 73 73 44 AdTech 181 125 44 44 AdTech AdTech 181 181 125 125 45 Non Fungible Tokens 180 167 45 45 Non Fungible Tokens Non Fungible Tokens 180 180 167 167 46 Property Management Tech 179 86 46 46 Property Management Tech Property Management Tech 179 179 86 86 47 Religion Tech 175 96 47 47 Religion Tech Religion Tech 175 175 96 96 48 Enterprise Storage 166 71 48 48 Enterprise Storage Enterprise Storage 166 166 71 71 49 Insurance IT 165 128 49 49 Insurance IT Insurance IT 165 165 128 128 50 Business Process Management Software 164 121 50 50 Business Process Management Software Business Process Management Software 164 164 121 121 Some Interesting Facts Discord Development received 93,025 votes. That’s more than the 49 other industries combined. Although NFTs are long past their heyday, they still managed to make it into the top 50 industries. Industries related to business infrastructure such as HR, Cloud Infrastructure, and Payments all made it in the top 20. Technology related to religion received 175 votes. Discord Development received 93,025 votes. That’s more than the 49 other industries combined. Although NFTs are long past their heyday, they still managed to make it into the top 50 industries. Industries related to business infrastructure such as HR, Cloud Infrastructure, and Payments all made it in the top 20. Technology related to religion received 175 votes. With Startups of The Year 2024 right around the corner, it will be interesting to see whether the same industries will dominate once again or whether new giants will rise up. 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. Evergreen Tech Company News Visit our FAQ page to learn more. Read more about this year’s design system here . FAQ 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: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community . 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: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community 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

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Introduction The world of browser games has seen a dramatic evolution, transforming from simple Flash-based creations to complex, multi-faceted experiences using modern web technologies. This journey reflects broader changes in web development, user expectations, and technological advancements. What Are Browser Games? Browser games are video games played directly in a web browser, without needing additional software installation. Early browser games were simple, often text-based or featuring rudimentary graphics. They provided an easy entry point for developers and players alike, allowing for quick access and play. The Flash Era: A Golden Age The late 1990s and early 2000s marked the heyday of Flash games. Adobe Flash, initially developed by Macromedia, became the cornerstone of browser gaming due to its ability to handle animations and interactive content efficiently. Platforms like Newgrounds and Kongregate emerged as central hubs for Flash games, fostering a vibrant community of indie developers and players. Flash’s appeal lay in its accessibility and ease of use. Aspiring game developers could create visually impressive games without needing extensive programming knowledge. This democratization of game development led to a boom in creative and experimental titles. Notable successes from this era include "Alien Hominid" and "Super Meat Boy," which started as Flash games before transitioning to larger platforms​. Transition to Modern Technologies The decline of Flash began in the late 2000s, accelerated by security concerns, performance issues, and the rise of mobile gaming. In 2017, Adobe announced the end of Flash support, prompting developers to transition to newer technologies like HTML5, JavaScript, and WebGL. HTML5, in particular, revolutionized browser gaming by providing a standardized way to create multimedia-rich applications without relying on plugins. Combined with JavaScript and WebGL, developers could now build sophisticated, high-performance games that worked seamlessly across devices and browsers. These technologies offer several APIs, such as the Canvas API for 2D graphics, WebGL for 3D graphics, and Web Audio API for advanced audio processing, enabling richer gaming experiences​. Benefits and Challenges of Developing Browser Games Developing browser games offers several benefits: Cross-Platform Compatibility: Modern web technologies ensure that games run on any device with a browser, from PCs to smartphones.
Ease of Access: Players can access games instantly without downloads, promoting wider reach and engagement.
Frequent Updates: Developers can push updates directly to the browser, ensuring all players have the latest version without needing manual downloads. However, there are also challenges: Performance Limitations: Browser games must run efficiently within the constraints of a web browser, which can limit complex graphics or large-scale simulations.
Security Concerns: Ensuring the security of in-browser code and protecting against exploits remains a critical challenge.
Monetization: While ads and in-game purchases are common, finding sustainable monetization strategies can be difficult, especially compared to traditional gaming platforms​​. Impact of the Transition from Flash The shift from Flash to HTML5 and other modern technologies significantly impacted the browser gaming industry. While the transition required developers to learn new tools and frameworks, it also opened opportunities for creating more advanced and secure games. The end of Flash marked the close of an era but also paved the way for more robust and versatile web-based games​​. Notable Modern Browser Games Several modern browser games showcase the capabilities of new technologies. Games like "Drift Boss," "1v1.lol," and "Smash Karts" have gained massive popularity due to their simple yet addictive gameplay, cross-platform compatibility, and real-time multiplayer features. These games highlight how modern web technologies can deliver engaging and scalable gaming experiences directly in the browser. Browser games used to be low quality and simplistic in gameplay and design, but this is rapidly changing. Nowadays, they can feature graphics and sound design comparable to those produced by big studios. For example, playing the aforementioned 1v1.lol directly in the browser offers an amazing arena shooter experience without the hassle of downloading and installing anything extra! Conclusion The evolution of browser games from the Flash era to modern times highlights the dynamic nature of web development and gaming. As technologies advance, browser games are poised to become even more immersive and accessible, potentially surpassing traditional gaming platforms. This shift presents exciting possibilities and new frontiers for developers and players alike. If asked whether the future of gaming will be fully browser-based and livestreamed directly to our devices, I would confidently say yes. What do you think? Introduction Introduction The world of browser games has seen a dramatic evolution, transforming from simple Flash-based creations to complex, multi-faceted experiences using modern web technologies. This journey reflects broader changes in web development, user expectations, and technological advancements. What Are Browser Games? What Are Browser Games? Browser games are video games played directly in a web browser, without needing additional software installation. Early browser games were simple, often text-based or featuring rudimentary graphics. They provided an easy entry point for developers and players alike, allowing for quick access and play. The Flash Era: A Golden Age The Flash Era: A Golden Age The late 1990s and early 2000s marked the heyday of Flash games. Adobe Flash, initially developed by Macromedia, became the cornerstone of browser gaming due to its ability to handle animations and interactive content efficiently. Platforms like Newgrounds and Kongregate emerged as central hubs for Flash games , fostering a vibrant community of indie developers and players. Newgrounds Kongregate Flash games Flash’s appeal lay in its accessibility and ease of use. Aspiring game developers could create visually impressive games without needing extensive programming knowledge. This democratization of game development led to a boom in creative and experimental titles. Notable successes from this era include " Alien Hominid " and " Super Meat Boy ," which started as Flash games before transitioning to larger platforms​. Alien Hominid Super Meat Boy Transition to Modern Technologies Transition to Modern Technologies The decline of Flash began in the late 2000s, accelerated by security concerns, performance issues, and the rise of mobile gaming. In 2017, Adobe announced the end of Flash support, prompting developers to transition to newer technologies like HTML5, JavaScript, and WebGL. HTML5, in particular, revolutionized browser gaming by providing a standardized way to create multimedia-rich applications without relying on plugins. Combined with JavaScript and WebGL, developers could now build sophisticated, high-performance games that worked seamlessly across devices and browsers. These technologies offer several APIs, such as the Canvas API for 2D graphics, WebGL for 3D graphics, and Web Audio API for advanced audio processing, enabling richer gaming experiences​. Benefits and Challenges of Developing Browser Games Benefits and Challenges of Developing Browser Games Developing browser games offers several benefits: Cross-Platform Compatibility: Modern web technologies ensure that games run on any device with a browser, from PCs to smartphones. Ease of Access: Players can access games instantly without downloads, promoting wider reach and engagement. Frequent Updates: Developers can push updates directly to the browser, ensuring all players have the latest version without needing manual downloads. Cross-Platform Compatibility: Modern web technologies ensure that games run on any device with a browser, from PCs to smartphones. Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ease of Access: Players can access games instantly without downloads, promoting wider reach and engagement. Ease of Access: Frequent Updates: Developers can push updates directly to the browser, ensuring all players have the latest version without needing manual downloads. Frequent Updates: However, there are also challenges: Performance Limitations: Browser games must run efficiently within the constraints of a web browser, which can limit complex graphics or large-scale simulations. Security Concerns: Ensuring the security of in-browser code and protecting against exploits remains a critical challenge. Monetization: While ads and in-game purchases are common, finding sustainable monetization strategies can be difficult, especially compared to traditional gaming platforms​​. Performance Limitations: Browser games must run efficiently within the constraints of a web browser, which can limit complex graphics or large-scale simulations. Performance Limitations: Security Concerns: Ensuring the security of in-browser code and protecting against exploits remains a critical challenge. Security Concerns: Monetization: While ads and in-game purchases are common, finding sustainable monetization strategies can be difficult, especially compared to traditional gaming platforms​​. Monetization: Impact of the Transition from Flash Impact of the Transition from Flash The shift from Flash to HTML5 and other modern technologies significantly impacted the browser gaming industry. While the transition required developers to learn new tools and frameworks, it also opened opportunities for creating more advanced and secure games. The end of Flash marked the close of an era but also paved the way for more robust and versatile web-based games​​. Notable Modern Browser Games Notable Modern Browser Games Several modern browser games showcase the capabilities of new technologies. Games like " Drift Boss ," " 1v1.lol ," and " Smash Karts " have gained massive popularity due to their simple yet addictive gameplay, cross-platform compatibility, and real-time multiplayer features. These games highlight how modern web technologies can deliver engaging and scalable gaming experiences directly in the browser. Drift Boss 1v1.lol Smash Karts Browser games used to be low quality and simplistic in gameplay and design, but this is rapidly changing. Nowadays, they can feature graphics and sound design comparable to those produced by big studios. For example, playing the aforementioned 1v1.lol directly in the browser offers an amazing arena shooter experience without the hassle of downloading and installing anything extra! Conclusion Conclusion The evolution of browser games from the Flash era to modern times highlights the dynamic nature of web development and gaming. As technologies advance, browser games are poised to become even more immersive and accessible, potentially surpassing traditional gaming platforms. This shift presents exciting possibilities and new frontiers for developers and players alike. If asked whether the future of gaming will be fully browser-based and livestreamed directly to our devices, I would confidently say yes. What do you think?

The Evolution of Browser Games: From Flash to Modern Times

ONE of the most prominent firms in crypto recently sent shockwaves through the industry by announcing it is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On April 25th, in a bitterly worded lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court, crypto giant Consensys accused the SEC of “regulatory overreach” in its bid to bring to heel the $380 billion cryptocurrency Ether (commonly referred to as ETH). The complaint is based on the grounds that “ETH bears none of the attributes of a security.” Consensys are wrong, and this lawsuit is doomed to fail. The reasons why stretch back nearly ten years to when Ethereum was first founded. But in order to understand them, we first need some context on what, exactly, Consensys does. Consensys is a major backer of the Ethereum blockchain; a “Layer 1” blockchain ledger, like Bitcoin, but on top of which other protocols and applications can be built. Ethereum users transact on the network using ETH, which acts as a form of payment made by users of the network to the individuals around the world who run it (known as “miners” - more on them shortly). Consensys has contributed significantly to Ethereum’s back-end infrastructure, as well as funding a lot of smaller projects within the ecosystem. However it’s best known as the developer of MetaMask; by far the most popular wallet used in the crypto industry, with around 30 million monthly active users as of February this year. The level of the firm’s contribution to the Ethereum ecosystem, and the huge adoption its products have seen, have enabled Consensys to become a colossus in the crypto world; in November 2021, it raised $200 million at a $3.2 billion valuation. In March 2022, it raised a further $450 million; this time, with a valuation of $7 billion. The success of Consensys is intrinsically tied to the success of the Ethereum network which it backs, however, the latter has been mired in controversy and plagued by regulatory scrutiny since its inception, on account of its token ETH. Specifically, the manner in which ETH was first launched onto the market. ETH was launched nearly ten years ago, in July 2014, through a process known as an Initial Coin Offering (ICO); essentially, the crypto industry’s version of an IPO, in which tokens are first sold to the public. In their heyday, ICOs were tremendously popular, with participation in them reaching a zenith in 2016-17; a period now referred to in the industry as the “ICO era.” Such was the exuberance around these sales that one token, EOS, raised almost $4.1 billion through a year-long ICO; more than the three biggest equity raises that year – Uber, Epic Games, and Juul – combined. With so much money flooding into ICOs, they soon caught the attention, and the ire, of regulators. The SEC produced an Investigative Report in July 2017, declaring that “offers and sales of digital assets by ‘virtual’ organizations are subject to the requirements of the federal securities laws.” Cryptocurrencies, the agency decided, were securities and were to be regulated as such. After issuing this decree, the regulators set about ardently pursuing and prosecuting ICOs that did not adhere to securities law. Which, unsurprisingly, was pretty much all of them. This brought about an abrupt end to the ICO mania, with token sales drying up virtually overnight. However, while the SEC was hell-bent on throwing the book at new ICOs, all the tokens that launched before the July 2017 report were effectively given a free pass. None of these token issuers were prosecuted because their sales had been conducted before the decree went out that ICOs fall within the boundaries of securities laws. This meant a lucky escape for ETH; had it launched after the report, then its developers would have been prosecuted. No registrations for the sale were filed with the regulator, meaning the ICO did not comply with the SEC’s securities laws. Yet, despite not actively pursuing ETH for securities violations, the agency resolved to keep both the network, which was skyrocketing in popularity, and the coin, which was skyrocketing in price, firmly on their radar. For the next five or so years, while some debate persisted around whether the SEC should in fact be going after ETH, the regulators’ main focus was to clamp down on the . many scams and frauds being conducted throughout the space All this was to change in 2022, however, when Ethereum made a major change to the way the network was run. The details around this change are quite technical, but essentially, Ethereum introduced a system called “proof-of-stake,” in which the network would operate by the aforementioned miners locking up (or “staking”) their ETH in exchange for the ability to receive payments from the network’s users. While this may sound like an innocuous technical update, comprehensible and interesting to only a handful of basement-dwelling obsessives, the switch to proof-of-stake changed everything for Ethereum. The network was now firmly within the SEC’s crosshairs. And the regulator, long since exasperated by the sheer number of scams unfolding in the cryptosphere, had the perfect excuse to go after the network that it saw as integral to the facilitation of so much fraudulent activity. Because to the SEC, staking constitutes an investment contract and falls firmly within the realm of securities law. Investment contracts are classified as such if they pass the “Howey Test”. Developed by the US Supreme Court in a landmark case in 1946, the Howey Test asserts that an investment contract is “a contract, transaction, or scheme whereby a person invests their money in a common enterprise and is led to expect profits solely from the efforts of the promoter or a third party.” Staking arrangements involve individual investors contributing crypto to staking pools with the expectation of receiving a reward while relying on the efforts and work of the team managing and operating the staking platform. A court using the Howey Test, therefore, would find staking does indeed constitute an investment contract, and therefore, falls under securities law. Since Ethereum’s move to proof-of-stake, the SEC has been vigorously and ruthlessly clamping down on the network and the companies within its ecosystem, unleashing a deluge of regulatory action against many of the major players in the space. In its lawsuit filing, Consensys even refer to the head of the agency, Gary Gensler, as “the crusading SEC Chair.” And, indeed, buried within that same lawsuit a diligent reader will discover, on reaching the 68th paragraph, that Consensys itself was recently served a Wells Notice by the SEC; a letter that informs firms about impending legal action, following the results of an investigation which the agency has conducted. It turns out, then, that prior to filing its lawsuit Consensys was staring down the barrel of imminent prosecution. The SEC’s grounds for this were that, amongst other things, the MetaMask wallet which Consensys built offers staking services within its product. With all of this considered, a very different picture begins to emerge around Consensys’ decision to sue the SEC, and its lawsuit starts to look very much like a preemptive blow. Knowing that prosecution was imminent, the firm decided to go on the offensive and sue the SEC before the SEC sued them. The problem is, however, that Consensys stands almost no chance of winning. Despite what Consensys may argue, ETH bears all the hallmarks of a security. Not only because of the staking mechanism which is central to the way the network operates, but also because the token was issued through an ICO; a process which the SEC has declared falls under securities laws. ETH simply got lucky and was given a pass because its ICO happened to have taken place prior to the declaration. It was good timing which prevented prosecution, and nothing else. And while the SEC can’t go after the token for the way in which it was launched onto the market, the incorporation of staking as a central feature of the network has given them all the ammo they need to initiate legal proceedings and take down ETH from a different angle. And, over and above the sheer weight of evidence against its case, Consensys also has the SEC’s track record of prosecuting crypto companies to contend with. The SEC website lists 238 lawsuits the agency has filed against crypto firms, and to date, it has never really lost a case that involves unregistered securities. Ripple, another cryptocurrency firm whose token , made a lot of noise around a purported court victory in July last year. However, this is misleading; XRP was deemed not to be a security when offered to the public in secondary sales on exchanges, but the court found it is indeed a security when sold to hedge funds and other institutions. At a push, it was a partial victory for Ripple, and certainly not a loss for the SEC. XRP the SEC claimed was a security With all of this in view, therefore, the decision by Consensys to sue the SEC over its alleged witch-hunt of the Ethereum ecosystem can best be regarded as something of a Hail Mary play; the firm knew it was going to get prosecuted, and likely very soon, so it decided to roll the dice and take on the SEC in court over a separate issue, perhaps in an attempt to shift attention away from itself and onto the legal uncertainties surrounding Ethereum and its token. In doing so, it’s also fast-tracking the resolution of one of the biggest open questions in crypto, which has long been looming over the industry: whether or not ETH is officially, and legally, a security. Up against such astronomically unlikely odds of victory, it seems the best Consensys can hope to achieve is to drag the court case on for as long as possible. The firm has vast financial resources and can afford to hire legions of the best lawyers in the business. In doing so, it’ll be able to keep the party going for a little longer. But sooner or later the court will, inevitably, come to a decision. And when that happens, it’ll be lights out for both ETH and Consensys.

Here's Why Consensys' Lawsuit Against the SEC Is Doomed

এসইসির বিরুদ্ধে কনসেনসিসের মামলা কেন ধ্বংস হয়ে গেছে তা এখানে

Darum ist die Klage von Consensys gegen die SEC zum Scheitern verurteilt

He aquí por qué la demanda de Consensys contra la SEC está condenada al fracaso

Voici pourquoi le procès de Consensys contre la SEC est voué à l'échec

यहाँ बताया गया है कि क्यों एसईसी के खिलाफ कंसेन्सिस का मुकदमा असफल हो गया है

Consensys の SEC に対する訴訟が失敗に終わる理由はここにある

SEC에 대한 Consensys의 소송이 실패한 이유는 다음과 같습니다.

Veja por que o processo da Consensys contra a SEC está condenado

Вот почему иск Consensys против SEC обречен

İşte Consensys'in SEC'e Karşı Açtığı Dava Neden Sonuçsuz?

Đây là lý do tại sao vụ kiện của Consensys chống lại SEC lại thất bại

这就是为什么 Consensys 对 SEC 的诉讼注定失败

Hey everyone! I’m Nataraj, and just like you, I’ve been fascinated with the recent progress of artificial intelligence. Realizing that I needed to stay abreast with all the developments happening, I decided to embark on a personal journey of learning, thus 100 days of AI was born! With this series, I will be learning about LLMs and share ideas, experiments, opinions, trends & learnings through my blog posts. You can follow along the journey on HackerNoon here or my personal website here. In today’s article, we’ll be looking to build a Semantic Kernel with the help of GPT-4. If you are reading the 100 Days of AI series I am writing a common theme that you will notice is most of the posts have some kind of an experiment or a demo. At the end of posts I also list ideas that are possible with the technologies I explored. So the obvious next question is, is there a way to easily wrap these experiments into demo-able products and share them with people and get feedback? In this post we will explore how to easily convert an AI experiment into a demo that can be and get feedback. Let’s say you want to create an AI app that takes in text and returns a summary. And you want to share it with people and get feedback. If you have to create a web app for this app, you have to code the UI make sure you find a hosting solution and figure out what the entire stack is going to be. Of course there are started webapp stacks that will allow to do it more faster but you don’t need all that complexity for your use case. Instead we will use Gradio which create a web app like interface with out writing any code for this app. What is Gradio? Gradio is a python library that allows you to easily create demos of your AI apps and share it with an audience in the form of a web app. To understand how to easily demo a gen AI experiment with Gradio, we will build a summarization web app where you can give the app a long text and the app will output the summary of that long text. Step 1: Setup Along with Gradio, we will use hugging face app so to follow along make sure you keep your hugging face api key handy. To get started lets load up the API key from .env file and add required python modules. import os
import io
from IPython.display import Image, display, HTML
#from PIL import Image
import base64 
import openai

env_path = '../.env'
from dotenv import load_dotenv, find_dotenv
_ = load_dotenv(find_dotenv(env_path)) # read local .env file

hf_api_key = os.environ['HF_API_KEY'] Step 2: Define Summarization Function The core logic of what we want to achieve is to send a long text to a model and get a summary of the text. We will define a function that takes in the long text as an input and calls a model on hugging face called distilbart. Here is the function to do this. def get_completion(inputs, parameters=None, ENDPOINT_URL=os.environ['HF_API_SUMMARY_BASE']): 
    headers = {
      "Authorization": f"Bearer {hf_api_key}",
      "Content-Type": "application/json"
    }
    data = { "inputs": inputs }
    if parameters is not None:
        data.update({"parameters": parameters})
    response = requests.request("POST",
                                ENDPOINT_URL, headers=headers,
                                data=json.dumps(data)
                               )
    return json.loads(response.content.decode("utf-8")) Step 3: Use Gradio to Demo Summarization App The main way to interact with Gradio is through interface function. We need to pass a function and its corresponding inputs and outputs. Note that we defined a new function called summarize for this purpose. This function takes an input, which will be the long text which is to be summarized and the function will call the get_completion function from step 2 to get the summary of the input text and return that as the output. In the final line we are asking gradio to launch the demo of this app. By providing share=True we are telling gradio to create a public link that can be shared to others and also giving the server_port on which the local webhost should run on. In the below code we also customize the title, description and labels of input and output fields which you will notice in the out put. import gradio as gr
def summarize(input):
    output = get_completion(input)
    return output[0]['summary_text']
    
gr.close_all()
demo = gr.Interface(fn=summarize, 
                    inputs=[gr.Textbox(label="Text to summarize", lines=6)],
                    outputs=[gr.Textbox(label="Result", lines=3)],
                    title="Text summarization with distilbart-cnn",
                    description="Summarize any text using the `shleifer/distilbart-cnn-12-6` model under the hood!"
                   )
demo.launch(share=True, server_port=int(os.environ['PORT1'])) Once you run this, here is what the output now looks like in your browser at http://127.0.0.1:<your port number>. It is that easy to demo a project with Gradio. The beauty here is you as a developer didn’t have to come up with UI stack and go through with the complexity of learning that stack and taking it to production. Gradio does it for you. Gradio offers different input and output types using which you can create more complex and interesting demos that can be easily shared. We will explore more demos with Gradio and other tools in the coming posts. That’s it for Day 12 of 100 Days of AI. I write a newsletter called Above Average where I talk about the second order insights behind everything that is happening in big tech. If you are in tech and don’t want to be average, subscribe to it. Follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn or HackerNoon for latest updates on 100 days of AI. If you are in tech you might be interested in joining my community of tech professionals here. Hey everyone! I’m Nataraj, and just like you, I’ve been fascinated with the recent progress of artificial intelligence. Realizing that I needed to stay abreast with all the developments happening, I decided to embark on a personal journey of learning, thus 100 days of AI was born! With this series, I will be learning about LLMs and share ideas, experiments, opinions, trends & learnings through my blog posts. You can follow along the journey on HackerNoon here or my personal website here. In today’s article, we’ll be looking to build a Semantic Kernel with the help of GPT-4. Hey everyone! I’m Nataraj, and just like you, I’ve been fascinated with the recent progress of artificial intelligence. Realizing that I needed to stay abreast with all the developments happening, I decided to embark on a personal journey of learning, thus 100 days of AI was born! With this series, I will be learning about LLMs and share ideas, experiments, opinions, trends & learnings through my blog posts. You can follow along the journey on HackerNoon here or my personal website here. In today’s article, we’ll be looking to build a Semantic Kernel with the help of GPT-4. Hey everyone! I’m Nataraj, and just like you, I’ve been fascinated with the recent progress of artificial intelligence. Realizing that I needed to stay abreast with all the developments happening, I decided to embark on a personal journey of learning, thus 100 days of AI was born! With this series, I will be learning about LLMs and share ideas, experiments, opinions, trends & learnings through my blog posts. You can follow along the journey on HackerNoon here or my personal website here . In today’s article, we’ll be looking to build a Semantic Kernel with the help of GPT-4. I’m Nataraj , I’m Nataraj 100 days of AI 100 days of AI here here here here If you are reading the 100 Days of AI series I am writing a common theme that you will notice is most of the posts have some kind of an experiment or a demo. At the end of posts I also list ideas that are possible with the technologies I explored. So the obvious next question is, is there a way to easily wrap these experiments into demo-able products and share them with people and get feedback? In this post we will explore how to easily convert an AI experiment into a demo that can be and get feedback. Let’s say you want to create an AI app that takes in text and returns a summary. And you want to share it with people and get feedback. If you have to create a web app for this app, you have to code the UI make sure you find a hosting solution and figure out what the entire stack is going to be. Of course there are started webapp stacks that will allow to do it more faster but you don’t need all that complexity for your use case. Instead we will use Gradio which create a web app like interface with out writing any code for this app. What is Gradio? Gradio is a python library that allows you to easily create demos of your AI apps and share it with an audience in the form of a web app. To understand how to easily demo a gen AI experiment with Gradio, we will build a summarization web app where you can give the app a long text and the app will output the summary of that long text. Step 1: Setup Step 1: Setup Along with Gradio, we will use hugging face app so to follow along make sure you keep your hugging face api key handy. To get started lets load up the API key from .env file and add required python modules. import os
import io
from IPython.display import Image, display, HTML
#from PIL import Image
import base64 
import openai

env_path = '../.env'
from dotenv import load_dotenv, find_dotenv
_ = load_dotenv(find_dotenv(env_path)) # read local .env file

hf_api_key = os.environ['HF_API_KEY'] import os
import io
from IPython.display import Image, display, HTML
#from PIL import Image
import base64 
import openai

env_path = '../.env'
from dotenv import load_dotenv, find_dotenv
_ = load_dotenv(find_dotenv(env_path)) # read local .env file

hf_api_key = os.environ['HF_API_KEY'] Step 2: Define Summarization Function The core logic of what we want to achieve is to send a long text to a model and get a summary of the text. We will define a function that takes in the long text as an input and calls a model on hugging face called distilbart . Here is the function to do this. distilbart def get_completion(inputs, parameters=None, ENDPOINT_URL=os.environ['HF_API_SUMMARY_BASE']): 
    headers = {
      "Authorization": f"Bearer {hf_api_key}",
      "Content-Type": "application/json"
    }
    data = { "inputs": inputs }
    if parameters is not None:
        data.update({"parameters": parameters})
    response = requests.request("POST",
                                ENDPOINT_URL, headers=headers,
                                data=json.dumps(data)
                               )
    return json.loads(response.content.decode("utf-8")) def get_completion(inputs, parameters=None, ENDPOINT_URL=os.environ['HF_API_SUMMARY_BASE']): 
    headers = {
      "Authorization": f"Bearer {hf_api_key}",
      "Content-Type": "application/json"
    }
    data = { "inputs": inputs }
    if parameters is not None:
        data.update({"parameters": parameters})
    response = requests.request("POST",
                                ENDPOINT_URL, headers=headers,
                                data=json.dumps(data)
                               )
    return json.loads(response.content.decode("utf-8")) Step 3: Use Gradio to Demo Summarization App The main way to interact with Gradio is through interface function. We need to pass a function and its corresponding inputs and outputs. Note that we defined a new function called summarize for this purpose. This function takes an input, which will be the long text which is to be summarized and the function will call the get_completion function from step 2 to get the summary of the input text and return that as the output . In the final line we are asking gradio to launch the demo of this app. By providing share=True we are telling gradio to create a public link that can be shared to others and also giving the server_port on which the local webhost should run on. In the below code we also customize the title, description and labels of input and output fields which you will notice in the out put. interface summarize get_completion output share=True import gradio as gr
def summarize(input):
    output = get_completion(input)
    return output[0]['summary_text']
    
gr.close_all()
demo = gr.Interface(fn=summarize, 
                    inputs=[gr.Textbox(label="Text to summarize", lines=6)],
                    outputs=[gr.Textbox(label="Result", lines=3)],
                    title="Text summarization with distilbart-cnn",
                    description="Summarize any text using the `shleifer/distilbart-cnn-12-6` model under the hood!"
                   )
demo.launch(share=True, server_port=int(os.environ['PORT1'])) import gradio as gr
def summarize(input):
    output = get_completion(input)
    return output[0]['summary_text']
    
gr.close_all()
demo = gr.Interface(fn=summarize, 
                    inputs=[gr.Textbox(label="Text to summarize", lines=6)],
                    outputs=[gr.Textbox(label="Result", lines=3)],
                    title="Text summarization with distilbart-cnn",
                    description="Summarize any text using the `shleifer/distilbart-cnn-12-6` model under the hood!"
                   )
demo.launch(share=True, server_port=int(os.environ['PORT1'])) Once you run this, here is what the output now looks like in your browser at http://127.0.0.1:<your port number>. It is that easy to demo a project with Gradio. The beauty here is you as a developer didn’t have to come up with UI stack and go through with the complexity of learning that stack and taking it to production. Gradio does it for you. Gradio offers different input and output types using which you can create more complex and interesting demos that can be easily shared. We will explore more demos with Gradio and other tools in the coming posts. That’s it for Day 12 of 100 Days of AI. That’s it for Day 12 of 100 Days of AI. That’s it for Day 12 of 100 Days of AI. I write a newsletter called Above Average where I talk about the second order insights behind everything that is happening in big tech. If you are in tech and don’t want to be average, subscribe to it . I write a newsletter called Above Average where I talk about the second order insights behind everything that is happening in big tech. If you are in tech and don’t want to be average, subscribe to it subscribe to it Follow me on Twitter , LinkedIn or HackerNoon for latest updates on 100 days of AI. If you are in tech you might be interested in joining my community of tech professionals here . Twitter Twitter LinkedIn LinkedIn HackerNoon HackerNoon here here

100 Days of AI, Day 12: How to Quickly Demo Your Gen AI Experiments to Get Feedback

এআই-এর 100 দিন, 12 দিন: প্রতিক্রিয়া পেতে আপনার জেনারেল এআই পরীক্ষাগুলি কীভাবে দ্রুত ডেমো করবেন

100 Tage KI, Tag 12: So demonstrieren Sie schnell Ihre Gen-KI-Experimente, um Feedback zu erhalten

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The first reviews of Apple Vision Pro seem disappointing. Without a doubt, we’re talking about groundbreaking technology that melds real-world experiences with virtual reality. But Apple’s initial success has been clouded by a higher-than-average as customers return the expensive product, which retails for about $3,500. While returns are normal, it is less normal to see by dedicated customers. return rate high levels of returns Some of the have been that the headset is too heavy and cumbersome. The front display is heavy, and the headband adds weight to the back of the head. main complaints People have complained of eye strain after using the product and some customers have been disappointed with the limited and skewed visibility. Others have pointed to the as well as limited functionality. While users tend to be more forgiving with the first version of a product, the Apple Vision Pro’s price perhaps diminishes some of that forgiving attitude. For that money, people expect to be more pleased than disappointed. limited number of apps Wearing the Apple Vision Pro means users are essentially cutting themselves off from their surroundings. Until you have multiple users around you, it almost makes no sense to wear it unless you intend to isolate yourself from others. basically. It’s a bit of an anti-social device Using the headset for movies is tiring as it is heavy and strains the eyes. as it is easier to just work with a regular keyboard, mouse and screen. Using it for work is also less useful So, what needs to change? First, Apple must find a way to make the headset lighter, perhaps by using lighter materials. Second, Apple will need to add better apps and more functionality. Users complain of latency and this needs to be fixed. Third, the line and scope of vision needs to be improved, offering users a wider area to work with when viewing the virtual reality experience. Fourth, a lower price point might encourage users to be more forgiving and reduce the rate of returns the company is currently experiencing. A lower price point might also mean more people can afford it. This, in turn, could mean more users, reducing the isolation and anti-social factor. The more users, the better. Sixth, Apple needs to fix the visuals so that people don’t experience eye strain. Perhaps it’s the angle at which apps and windows appear or perhaps it’s due to the colors and brightness. Some more experimentation and testing in this area could resolve these issues. Overall, Apple has a winning product. Customers have largely been enthralled and pleased with it and have given it great reviews. But, like any new and groundbreaking technology, it takes a few extra tries to get the quirks out and make it even more functional and useful. There is no doubt that the technology is almost there and as more capabilities are added, it is likely that Apple Vision Pro may yet see its heyday as a top product opening up new worlds for people seeking an experience beyond reality.

Apple Customers Return Vision Pro By The Droves

অ্যাপল গ্রাহকরা রিটার্ন ভিশন প্রো বাই দ্য ড্রভস

Apple-Kunden geben Vision Pro in Scharen zurück

Los clientes de Apple devuelven Vision Pro en masa

Les clients Apple renvoient Vision Pro en masse

Apple ग्राहक ड्रोव्स द्वारा विजन प्रो लौटाते हैं

Apple 顧客が続々と Vision Pro を返品

Apple 고객, Vision Pro By The Droves 반환

Os clientes da Apple devolvem o Vision Pro aos montes

Клиенты Apple массово возвращают Vision Pro

Apple Müşterileri Vision Pro'yu Hızla Geri Dönüyor

Khách hàng Apple trả lại Vision Pro theo từng đợt

Apple 客户将 Vision Pro 退回

Tech giant Apple has come under fire in recent weeks following underwhelming iPhone sales and a perceived lack of innovation among its smartphone releases. But is the reality that Apple is preparing for a future bigger than the iPhone? Sales issues surrounding the iPhone have led to Apple’s stock receiving two rating downgrades within a week, sending share values tumbling at the start of January 2024. Following an initial Barclays downgrade, Harsh Kumar from Piper Sandler & Co. opted to downgrade Apple’s rating from ‘Overweight’ to ‘Neutral’, underlining a troubled period for the stock on Wall Street. “We are concerned about handset inventories entering into 1H24 and also feel that growth rates have peaked for unit sales,” in a note. explained Kumar Barclays analysts led by Tim Long also shared the perspective that iPhone sales were insufficient. “Our checks remain negative on volumes and mix for iPhone 15, and we see no features or upgrades that are likely to make the iPhone 16 more compelling,” . the analysts confirmed has long struggled to capture any meaningful momentum since Q3 2023, and the iPhone’s perceived shortcomings, along with geopolitical tensions leading to on Apple products in China, have paved the way for growing negative sentiment towards the innovative tech firm. Apple’s stock reported bans Interest in iPhones Waning? On the surface, iPhone specifications have begun to appear relatively familiar from model to model as technological limitations prevent the implementation of powerful new features packed into handsets. Taking a deeper glance at how recent iPhone models compare, we can see that the , front camera, and connectivity as well as very similar features in terms of battery life and physical appearance as the iPhone 14. iPhone 15 features the same display This, accompanied by growing consumer wariness about the drawbacks of through fears of slowing handset speeds, battery drainage, and a lack of meaningful features, illustrates that have become limited in the level of innovation available to consumers in new models. iOS system updates Apple’s iPhones As wider economic headwinds are caused by high inflation, lingering high interest rates, and geopolitical conflict, consumer spending has been in the US and beyond, creating greater hesitation over upgrading products with fewer tangible benefits. dealt a sizeable blow The widespread consumer spending downturn has seen Taiwanese firm Foxconn report a in December 2023 sales, with forecasts remaining gloomy in the new year–adding to the concern that iPhone sales aren’t set to recover any time soon. heavy 27% drop The Financial Times’ flagship opinion column, Lex, suggests that news of slowing iPhone sales is over the long term, however. unlikely to trouble Apple While the column offers a reminder that Apple still dominates the growing smartphone premium market with a 71% global share, the innovative tech firm also has its attention firmly fixed on groundbreaking innovations elsewhere in the near future, all with the potential to outlast the smartphone as we know it today. 2024 Will See Apple Embrace Generative AI So far, Apple has been slow to embrace the generative AI boom, which was sparked by OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. However, this is set to change quickly as the firm has begun to the development of generative artificial intelligence products. committing $1 billion per year “But you can bet that we’re investing, we’re investing quite a bit, we’re going to do it responsibly and it will — you will see product advancements over time where those technologies are at the heart of them,” , Apple CEO. confirmed Tim Cook In December 2023, , a machine learning framework that allows developers to build models that run on Apple Silicon and deep learning model library MLX Data. Apple launched MLX In addition to this, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president in charge of AI and software engineering, has been working on adding AI to upcoming rollouts of iOS. This would introduce large language models to Apple devices that could help bring to a range of core Apple services. greater artificial intelligence For instance, Siri could benefit from vast improvements in terms of comprehension and the quality of query responses, while Apple’s Messages app would gain the ability to field questions itself and auto-complete sentences intuitively. Apple has been cautious with its adoption of generative AI, but as the iPhone approaches a technological ceiling in its current form, the Wall Street speculators of today may be sorely missing the bigger picture: the future of Apple won’t feature the iPhone. Innovating Beyond iPhone In a world where generative AI can intuitively write messages on your behalf and generate a conversational level of comprehension with consumers, the future of the smartphone could face an upcoming challenge for relevance. Apple has long been seeking out what a looks like, and its lack of major iPhone developments in recent years portrays a company that’s finally beginning to believe that the end is in sight for the heyday of the smartphone. future without smartphone dependency While Apple’s generative AI push may be at its fledgling stage, 2024 could yet prove to be a transformative year for the company as dives into the world of spatial computing with the launch of the Vision Pro. “Today marks the beginning of a new era for computing,” when announcing the Vision Pro last year. “Just as the Mac introduced us to personal computing, and iPhone introduced us to mobile computing, Apple Vision Pro introduces us to spatial computing." declared Cook Crucially, the Vision Pro operates as an ‘infinite canvas’ that delivers a fully interactive and three-dimensional user interface that’s , hands, and voice. controlled primarily by the user’s eyes This offers an indication of Apple’s future intentions. We’re looking at a life beyond hardware, and control delivered through biometrics. Although the Vision Pro’s launch may be initially impacted by the same consumer spending issues that have hampered iPhone sales in recent months, it’s an innovation that has the potential to unite a range of technologies for entertainment, productivity, and social purposes. Building a Sustainable Future Apple’s future will ultimately lie beyond the iPhone, but its success could be hampered by the sheer scale of the technological revolution on the horizon. With firms like Meta and Microsoft still betting big on the metaverse, Apple’s spatial computing ambitions with the Vision Pro could face rivals that carry similar purposes. This technological space race will depend on many emerging technologies and their long-term sustainability. However, it’s important to keep the bigger picture in mind when looking at Apple’s recent iPhone sales struggles. In the future that Apple is preparing for, the iPhone will be obsolete.

Life After Smartphones: Are Critics of Apple’s iPhone Sales Slump Missing the Bigger Picture?

স্মার্টফোনের পরে জীবন: অ্যাপলের আইফোন বিক্রয় মন্দার সমালোচকরা কি বড় ছবি মিস করছেন?

Leben nach Smartphones: Verkennen Kritiker des iPhone-Verkaufsrückgangs von Apple das Gesamtbild?

La vida después de los teléfonos inteligentes: ¿Los críticos de la caída de las ventas del iPhone de Apple están perdiendo el panorama general?

La vie après les smartphones : les critiques de la chute des ventes d’iPhone d’Apple manquent-elles une vue d’ensemble ?

स्मार्टफ़ोन के बाद का जीवन: क्या Apple के iPhone की बिक्री में गिरावट के आलोचक बड़ी तस्वीर को भूल रहे हैं?

スマートフォンの後の生活: Apple の iPhone 販売不振を批判する人たちは全体像を見逃しているのでしょうか?

스마트폰 이후의 삶: Apple의 iPhone 판매 부진을 비판하는 사람들은 더 큰 그림을 놓치고 있습니까?

A vida depois dos smartphones: os críticos da queda nas vendas do iPhone da Apple estão perdendo a visão geral?

Жизнь после смартфонов: критики падения продаж iPhone от Apple упускают общую картину?

Akıllı Telefonlardan Sonra Hayat: Apple'ın iPhone Satışlarındaki Düşüşü Eleştirenler Büyük Resmi Kaçırıyor mu?

Cuộc sống sau điện thoại thông minh: Những người chỉ trích doanh số iPhone sụt giảm của Apple có bỏ lỡ bức tranh toàn cảnh hơn không?

智能手机之后的生活：对苹果 iPhone 销量下滑的批评者是否忽视了更大的前景？

Communicating with representatives of blockchain startups, from time to time, I see how irresponsible, chaotic, and sometimes even with distrust, they approach marketing and brand building. You would think they only focus on development and don't need marketing... But! If you ask a random founder, they will say that brand awareness, loyalty, the number of users, and partnerships are essential for the project's growth. Everyone wants their product to be recognizable and become a brand name. However, most founders have no idea how to hire a marketer, how to evaluate their effectiveness, and how much time is needed to implement specific activities. My name is I'm a Product Marketing, Branding, and Communications professional working with blockchain-powered products. I create Value Propositions and build brand awareness among users, developers, and VC funds. Daria Volkova . In this article, I explain how marketing influences Product-Market Fit, which product marketing activities show a good result, and how to implement a strategy-first approach in Web3 product marketing. The main problems with marketing in the Web3 startups A founder with a coding/engineering background knows how to create a complex blockchain protocol or a decentralized crypto exchange down to the smallest detail. Still, when the question comes to choosing a color for the logo, a person hesitates and leans almost on tarot cards to make a decision. In this part, I describe three main problems in marketing and related directions in . Web3 startups Problem 1. Exaggerated expectations Web3 startups with good funding ($10M+) try to hire people from enterprise companies (overpaying heavily) to get some expertise from the big players like Kraken, Binance, Coinbase or Meta. Sometimes, it ends with the fact that a person with experience in big corporations faces the processes inherent in a wild startup. Then, this person gets disappointed and leaves or is fired because expectations and results don’t match. Problem 2. "Go with a flow" marketing approach The other projects have a very infantile approach to working with the brand. They do something they like without considering the audience and solving specific business problems. Just for fun! One of my dialogues with a representative of the project at the Ethereum-related event: - Why did you choose a fox for the logo of your project? - This is not an ordinary fox; this is a fennec! - That’s great. Why fennec? - Well... We wanted to create a mascot because everyone in the niche does that. Therefore, the choice fell on fennec. We recently redesigned it. Look, now it is more cute! Is there any business logic or audience research involved? No. Will a fennec or some other creature help increase TVL or brand loyalty? Not either. This happens because there is no marketing strategy and experience in evaluating the effectiveness of marketing. Tech startups don't have a basis to build on when choosing a person responsible for marketing. Problem 3. Overhyped projects The Blockchain and crypto projects with dubious reputations try to create hype, attracting lovers of easy money with high profits. In the bear market, memes "When Moon? When Lambo?" decreased significantly, but airdropers did not disappear. And those projects that really strive to contribute to the Web3 industry often try to repeat hyped projects, forgetting that this is only a short-term surge and not a guarantee of long-term success. The explosive launch of the (an EVM-compatible L2 network on Optimistic rollups) has given it the reputation of one of the most promising, discussed, and controversial projects of 2023. In less than a month, the total value of assets locked in protocol smart contracts soared from $30 million to $870 million. Blast The buzz around Blast isn't limited to a wave of positive anticipation. The protocol also became the object of sharp criticism: This project has extremely scarce developed technical documentation. There are no user instructions for participating in the airdrop. The dubious quality of TVL. Data and dynamics of depositing funds through a cross-chain bridge indicate elements of an artificial “pumping” of the hype around Blast. The Blast source code has shortcomings regarding the decentralization model and the funds management scheme. The powers of the centralized operator belong to anonymous company employees. The team's stated return model is based on volatile and highly volatile stock market debt instruments. Risks are also associated with using the Blast project as a “storage reservoir” of additional liquidity for the Blur NFT marketplace or other purposes. What's next for Blast? We’ll see. But I bet the hype around the project will die down immediately after the airdrop. Of course, if there is one. The L2 market is characterized by extremely high competition. In conditions where several projects are firmly entrenched in leading positions and new products appear regularly, there were no prerequisites for such a lightning-fast takeoff of some "next" network. The strategy-first approach in Web3 product marketing and brand building Everything goes from strategy to tactics. Winners in the Web3 space will be the ones that can clearly define: Where in the spectrum of centralization vs decentralization will this product sit? Is this a network-effect-driven business or not? What does success look like? (User growth, TLV, developer activity, transaction volume, wallets connected, etc.) There are 5 strategic questions that any Web3 founder must answer together with the technical team and marketers/business development managers. From my experience and the experience of my colleagues, it is worth focusing on the following: What problem are you solving? Whom does it solve for? And what are potential solutions? Product-Market Fit: What are one or two distribution and acquisition channels that your product fits? Product-Channel Fit: Do these channels fit your business model? Channel-Model Fit: How big and profitable is the market for your business model? Model-Market Fit: Who are the top 1% of the community contributors on your market? Community-Market Fit: If a product team clearly understands market needs, vision, mission, and principles, the product’s long-term development is more likely than hype projects done for fanfare, to make quick money or even a scam. If we take examples from Web3, such projects/organizations as the and have their missions and long-term visions, attracting a community of people who share values. Ethereum Foundation, zkSync, Optimism Foundation Examples from traditional businesses are the team in F1, and others. Grammarly, Figma, Canva, Scuderia Ferrari We can talk about Community when the project creates conditions for members to interact with each other and receive some benefits (not necessarily in money equivalent). In Web2, we used to use such structure: Web2 = Market → Product → Channel → Model In Web3, everything starts from the community and transforms into market, product, and other integral parts: Web3 = Community → Market → Product → Channel → Model. To build a solid, reliable, and loyal community, you must have a Big Idea that can unite many different people. Which product marketing activities show a good result, and which ones are in doubt in Web3? Occasionally, I am asked about the effectiveness of marketing channels and activities at offline and online events. Assessment and reassessment of marketing effectiveness take place regularly. In the heyday of ICOs (2016-2018), the most popular were classic digital marketing activities such as the purchase of banners on (tens of thousands of dollars for a thousand impressions), paid PR articles in or , as well as posting information about the token on . CoinMarketCap CoinTelegraph PR NewsWire CoinGecko At , I observed the marketing activities of the projects. Successful Web3 projects have a holistic vision of their marketing, even if they have to change tactics depending on the state of the market or local characteristics. You can read my review of Devconnect 2023 in the . Devconnect Istanbul article Discussing the tactical tools of product marketing in 2024, I can note the following that will show promising results: ✦ Content marketing + SEO (Mirror, Medium, Substack, YouTube). ✦ SMM (Twitter, Reddit, Discord, LinkedIn). ✦ Event marketing + Thoughtful merch distribution. ✦ DevRel + Hackathons and Grants for promising projects. ✦ Quality advertising campaigns focused on increasing awareness and trust. ✦ Employer branding to encourage people to be ambassadors of the company's brand. The activities listed below raise doubts because their effectiveness is difficult to evaluate or they are questionable from an ethical point of view: ✦ In most cases, interest in the project drops fast after the airdrop. People are not loyal, and many don’t even know about the project’s essence and roadmap. Airdrops and retrodrops. ✦ (the result depends on the project and platform). Launchpads ✦ Well, it's just not serious. Any person with experience in the niche knows where the real activity is and where it is imitation. Bots in followers. Hiring a CMO, Head of Marketing, or Brand Manager for your Web3 startup Even at the beginning of 2024, not many people have experience working with blockchain projects, and even more so with projects created for Web3. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to a person's experience in marketing Web2 projects in general and to be interested in the Web3 niche, the ability to quickly get up to speed and learn. I recommend hiring someone who can understand the product and offer a logical and clear strategy of what the project's brand should be and what activities are needed for it. If the person you're negotiating with about marketing doesn't know the market, doesn't have the relevant expertise, or thinks in tools instead of strategy, then this is not your option. Also, it should be a person not because the niche is hype or because friends advise it but because the ideology is close to them. They understand how the blockchain works and the industry's prospects. You can read the article on the blog by Andrea Simon, Brian Curran, David Belden, and Stephanie Doppelt. The authors share their thoughts and recommendations about finding a perfect-fitting marketing person for any type of business or tech startup: a16z crypto https://a16z.com/hiring-a-chief-marketing-officer/?embedable=true Marketers' KPIs can differ depending on your project's stage and the specifics. At the initial stages of project development, you need a person who can quickly test hypotheses and do market analysis and audience research. In more mature products, you must work with strategy, investing in and scaling the brand. Keep this in mind when hiring a marketing person. Conclusion As more competition comes into the Web3 space, current distribution channels will become less effective. Whether you are a centralized or decentralized Web3 company, there are four core concepts that your overall marketing and growth strategy should address: Build trust Remove friction Accelerate the time-to-value Product-led distribution Growth is about building a compounding, repeatable, and sustainable system. Brands become successful only when the semantic, visual, and technical execution is coordinated and receives due attention from the founders of the business and people responsible for marketing. Marketing becomes effective only when you plan it in the long term and, in addition to profit, give people what they expect from you and even slightly exceed their expectations. This rule works and will work in all stages of the Web. If you are a founder and suffer from the lack of a marketing strategy and do not understand what the tactics should be, contact me, and I will help you. Read my previous articles about and about Launching a Web3 Project in 2024 Account Abstraction as a perfect blockchain tool for exciting brand experiences. Follow me on social media if you like my content: , , and LinkedIn X . YouTube

Web3 Product-Market Fit and Marketing Strategy For Blockchain Startups in 2024

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Sustainable Clothes Made From Recycled Plastic Fashion brands across the globe are striving to reduce the industry’s negative environmental impact by creating new clothing using only plastic materials. 11. 3 Million Face Masks Per Second: Where Do They End Up? As per recent studies, humankind is going through 129 billion face masks a month, which works out to 3,000,000 a second 12. "We Work With Nature, Not Against It," says OUDToken CEO Teh Huang Wei Most innovative concepts lead to some form of manipulation. The only way forward is decentralizing these aspects to keep green investing manipulation-free. 13. Join us in Our Efforts to Reduce Cloud Waste by $100 Million in 2021 We aren’t putting enough of a spotlight on the environmental impact of the cloud. Cloud usage and spend are skyrocketing as more companies invest in the critical infrastructure that drives digital transformation and supports integral parts of a business. 14. Happy International Women’s Day From HackerNoon HackerNooon welcomes everyone to celebrate women, tech, and women in tech on our platform! 15. Get Ready for New Natural Disasters The earth needs rest – this should be the slogan for the next few decades. Still, "Greensponsible" is no longer popular... 16. How Programming, AI, and Big Data is Giving Google A Chance to Save the World Big business and saving the planet often do not go hand in hand, however in some cases they do. Take a look at how Google plans on saving the future with tech. 17. What Will Life Be Like In 100 Years? Some light-hearted thinks after a long Friday... 18. How Blockchain Technology Improves Environmental Sustainability We are seeing blockchain reach a wider breadth of applications than it seems at first glance. That includes its role in increasing sustainability. 19. This Data Set Shows How Our Emotions Affect the Weather An interesting observation on the emotional effect of weather. Correlation does not equate causation but the situation remains fascinating to readers anyway. 20. Solar Glass: The Energy Generation Solution Cities Need to Go Green Photo-voltaic modules (otherwise known as Solar Panels) have been around for a while. The issue with solar panels is that they need space. Until now..? 21. Varun Sharma on Software Engineering, Climate Change, and Taking Inspiration From Movies Varun Sharma has been nominated for a 2021 Noonies Award for Architecture. 22. Bitcoin Mining Still Requires Too Much Energy Bitcoin is far less popular now than it was in its heyday, when the world’s leading cryptocurrency was regularly dominating international headlines and leading newcomers into the burgeoning crypto-marketplace. After it caught on like wildfire amongst non-traditional investors, the Bitcoin hype also generated a slew of headlines and controversies surrounding the immense amount of energy that’s needed to mine - or generate - new tokens. These days, that controversy has largely died down, but many people still wonder if Bitcoin mining still presents a serious new global warming problem. 23. How Blockchain Technology Can Be Used for Green and Climate-friendly Projects A look at how blockchain technology can be used for green and climate-friendly projects by using its data-gathering and decentralized features to help. 24. How New Technology is Turning the Global Energy Market Green Blockchain consortium to develop a  energy system to power a fleet of electric vehicles and charging stations in Toronto, Canada. 25. Wildlife Photography Tips and Tricks I've got a lot of experience in wildlife photography but there are things that you can learn from other wildlife photographers as well. Here's a guide to some great tips and tricks that have helped me out a lot. 26. 6 Reasons Why You Should Switch to Green Energy Switching to green energy is easier than the decision may initially seem to you and it offers benefits from saving money to indirectly improving your health. 27. Nori raised $4M to reverse climate change: Jaycen Horton, Nori Co-founder and Engineer Using innovative carbon removal solutions, we empower forward-thinking organizations and artists to create positive brand perceptions while they do their part t 28. Internet Heroes Nominee Lisa Shares Why Climate-Focused Technology is Exciting Lisa Gibbons nominated for a noonies hackernoon award as contributor to Climate Change. 29. Can NFTs Help Combat Our Addiction to Fast Fashion? In a world packed full of products made from our natural resources, brands and consumers are beginning to pay more consideration to the impact of fast fashion. 30. How to Fight Global Climate Change with Web3 Maxity.io, the world’s largest charity NFT marketplace, is launching its mobile Dapp called Maxity App and a pioneering ‘Plant and Reward’ model, MAX Forest... 31. What Will the Future Really Be Like? Samo Burja goes over how the future will be. 32. Can Regenerative Finance Change the World? For too long, harmful practices have continued freely while the economic systems fail to initiate the necessary change. 33. Creating a Climate Change MEME Generator Using GPT-3, DALLE, and a series of prompts and responses to create climate change and global warming related memes. 34. The Advent of BioMechaGenics (BMG) Enhanced This is an illustrated science fiction story about climate change that was generated by a web app from my uploaded content. 35. Why Regenerative Finance (Re-Fi) is Essential for Addressing the Climate Crisis Discover the potential of regenerative finance to address the climate crisis and support a just transition to a sustainable economy. 36. The Green Tech Movement and Its Impact on Climate Change A lot of people are concerned about the effects climate change is having on our planet. For those of you looking to make a difference, here's what you can do! 37. "Is This How Our Story is Due to End?" #COP26 Are we investing in the right things or failing to see the bigger picture in pursuit of short-term goals? 38. Who will mine the last mine Bitcoin? Who will mine the last Bitcoin? 39. 2100: A Global Warming Odyssey The carbon legacy of our fossil fuel based ways of life is granting an environmental crisis to billions of individuals in the future. 40. Every Day Unwanted emails dump 28,397 tonnes of CO₂ into the Atmosphere Our mission at Leave Me Alone is to help you to take back control of your inboxes by getting rid of unwanted spam. We bring calm and control back into your digital life and give you more time for the things you love. 41. Startup Interview with Muhammad Bilal, BreatheIO - CEO/Founder My startup is called BreatheIO which is a Smart Air Purifier, that utilizes the power of Artificial Intelligence to reduce and control the Air Pollution 42. Big Tech To Battle It Out For The Social Impact Spotlight in 2020 The World Economic Forum put out its global risks report for 2020, and it's not looking pretty. 43. Why Purpose Driven Tokens Could Be The Vacuum Cleaner to Our Polluted Economy Purpose-driven tokens might be more important than Bitcoin in the near future. What does a 1 million Bitcoin price matter if the earth is f*cked? 44. Can Blockchain Solve Climate Change? An Interview with Hüseyin Uysal An illuminating interview with the founder and CEO of an environmentally-focused blockchain ecosystem. 45. Using Technology to Combat Climate Change: #Women-In-Tech Interview with Sana, CEO BreatheIO This interview is part of the HackerNoon women in tech interview series. Meet Sana, co-founder, and CEO of BreatheIO. 46. Pakistan is at War with the Real Monsters - 'Climate Change' and 'Negligence' #PakistanFloodRelief “Let’s stop sleepwalking towards the destruction of our planet by climate change. Today, it’s Pakistan. Tomorrow, it could be your country.” - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. 47. Digital Ecology: Anyone Can Make a Change "The end is in the beginning and yet you go on." - Samuel Beckett 48. 9 Promising Climate Focused Blockchain Projects for 2023 The effort required to tackle the ongoing climate crisis is growing everyday.   Blockchain technology can be part of the solution and provide transparency. 49. COP27 - Action Not Words A﻿s we fast approach COP27 it is good to find out more about the people committed to climate change. One such individual is Miroslav Polzer who is actively working with technology, in particular Unique Network, to raise awareness. 50. A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist at a Climate Change Startup A guided tour into the life of a data scientist at a climate-tech startup. 51. Oh AGI, Can You Feel Me? Introducing AGI into human society will be like introducing a new species of spiders -- intelligent spiders with the capacity to plan and adapt. 52. How to Solve Real Problems so that Great Products Build Themselves Natasha from hackernoon.com asks Product Strategist Dani Laity to unpack the sustainable tech product strategies and monetization models powering Aurora Sustainability—2020 Noonie Nominee in for Best Use of Tech for Good in hackernoon.com’s annual internet awards! 🚀 53. How AI Technology Can Help in the Climate Change Crisis by Reducing Emissions According to Climate-KIC, even though we're still emitting 17% less CO2 than in 2019, our current greenhouse gas emissions still exceed the normal rate by 80%. 54. How Technology Can Help Make Sustainable Cities As the global population continues to grow exponentially, the number of people living in urban areas is growing the fastest. With over 50% of the world’s population currently living in major cities, and an anticipated 2.4 billion more over the next 30 years, the term ‘megacity’ has been created to describe the urban metropolises of the future. 55. It Is Fission or Frickin’ Fracking! The Germans are often held out as a success story when it comes to powering a modern industrial economy on renewables. The Germans are also hellbent to close all of their nuclear power plants. However, the closing of nuclear power plants and government-subsidized renewable energy powerplant construction has not led to less carbon emissions from the country. 56. The US and China Should Work Together to Fight Climate Change Norvergence LLC team made this report make you understand the aspects of the US-China relationship on the ground of climate and other environmental factors. 57. Reconstructing Our Food Supply Chains with Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology can streamline and restructure the way that we interpret global supply lines, a change that may be vital for addressing climate change. 58. Building Sustainable AI/ML Solutions in the Cloud with Federated Learning Compared to centralized training and cooling mechanisms adopted at data centers, how can Federated Learning help us combat detrimental environmental impacts? 59. 11 Best Climate Change Datasets for Data Science Projects Data is a central piece of the climate change debate. With the climate change datasets on this list, many data scientists have created visualizations and models to measure and track the change in surface temperatures, sea ice levels, and more. Many of these datasets have been made public to allow people to contribute and add valuable insight into the way the climate is changing and its causes. 60. 8 Most Popular Weather APIs for 2020 The climate is a hot issue and weather forecasting technology is suddenly cool. The urgent need for innovative weather and environmental conditions forecasting solutions is obvious whether you believe in climate change or not. 61. Blockchain and Digital Commodities to Help Battle the Climate Crisis There’s nothing new about our home planet getting heated up and causing massive disruptions in nature, as well as our own lives. Just a small reminder that in the middle of March, one can unexpectedly wake up to see the streets and buildings covered in snow is a proof enough that something is changing, and it’s changing radically. 62. Building a Global Environmental Datastack for Climate Action Blue Sky Analytics is a big data and AI start-up that uses geospatial data to monitor environmental parameters. Our goal is to become the Bloomberg of Environmental data for environmental monitoring, ESG (environment, social, and governance) due-diligence and climate risk assessment. 63. GHG-Removal Could Be the Biggest Market of the 21st Century GHG-removal is a $10trln annual market opportunity that is yet to be tapped by new investors, innovators and entrepreneurs. 64. "We believe that climate change is the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced" - Luis Felipe Ada Picking up the baton from past generations, deforestation became one of the most striking calamities of the modern epoch. Having its roots in the bygone industrial era, it continues to sprout its dreadful consequences even into the age of increased awareness and enlightened concern about the environment. Although substantial progress has been made throughout recent years, it is still a long way to reach the point from which we can fulfil the full environmental recovery. 65. It's Time for Individual Carbon Credit Allowance Carbon Credits are defined as 1 ton of CO2 Emissions traded in the market to allow buyers to emit CO2 into the atmosphere. 66. Overcoming Existential RisksThe World Needs More “Real” Superheroes… Whether you see the glass as half full or half empty, I think we can both agree, sometimes it makes sense to just fill the damn cup. And that’s the focus of today’s article, part two in our series on Existential Risk. If you missed that, check that out here before continuing. 67. How Can Technology be Sustainable? We live in a world where tech waste and climate change are a reality. In this slogging thread, we couldn't help but wonder how can technology be sustainable. 68. The year 2020- From the Eyes of Environment and Climate Change Norvergence LLC team has listed down both the positive and negative things that happened in 2020 w.r.t environment and climate change. 69. How to Create Cleaner Air through Software How to quickly, easily, and inexpensively make positive change for the climate 70. The Future Is Now: Robots Helping Us Combat Plastic Pollution And Climate Change A 25-year-old Dutchman named Boyan Slat, alternately hailed as “an ocean action hero” and a “wunderkind” by the publication Maritime Executive, has for years waged war against plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. [71. Edge Computing Is So Fun Part 3: Help Save The Planet With Smart Cities](https://hackernoon.com/edge-computing-is-so-fun-part-3-help-save-the-planet-with-smart-cities-n5143e85) Figure 1. Singapore was ranked №1 on the Institute for Management Development’s 2020 Smart City Index Report. Credit: International Case Studies of Smart Cities 72. Shockwave Effects On Humanity: Pandemonium in 2020 At first, you ignore it. Then you label it a ‘them’ problem. They should have known better, acted sooner. You move on with your life. You only start to really pay attention when London and New York get affected. Not unlike terrorist attacks, lives seem to matter more in some places. Could this happen to you? 73. How Deep Learning Can Help Quantify, Monitor, and Remove Marine Plastic: The DeepPlastic Way Towards a generalized object detector capable of identifying and quantifying sub-surface plastic around the world 74. Help Users Determine Their Carbon Footprint With These APIs Carbon footprint APIs help both companies and users to track and offset their carbon input while also help the community by supporting environmental projects. 75. The Neverending Climate Change Conundrum In this slogging thread, our community discusses the climate crisis and their views on worldwide measures. 76. Visualization of Hypothesis on Meteorological data In this blog, we are gonna perform the analysis on the Meteorological data, and prove the hypothesis based on visualization. 77. Studying First World Problems for Solutions to Cock-Ups From the Future Do First World Problems = First World Solutions? 78. Why the EU Thinks Nuclear Energy and Natural Gas are Environmentally Friendly In this slogging thread, the random channel took the opportunity to discuss the latest news about the energies used in Europe. 79. Studying First World Problems for Solutions to Cock-Ups From the Future Do First World Problems = First World Solutions? 80. The Microfiber Problem: How Washing our Clothes is Polluting the Ocean When we think about ocean pollution, we often imagine shores filled with plastic water bottles, bags, fishing nets, and various other forms of plastic waste. 81. Three Effective Strategies to Collectively Alter Our Carbon Footprint Our current efforts to solve climate change suck and also don’t suck enough. In this piece I have collated some research on sucking carbon out of the air, carbon pricing, Australia’s current renewable plans and carbon consumption habits. Thank you for checking out the 81 most read stories about Climate Change on HackerNoon. to find the most read stories about any technology. Visit the /Learn Repo

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Let's learn about via these 43 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Mining /Learn Repo 1. Electroneum’s ETN is the Greenest Crypto after Reducing Energy Consumption to Nearly Zero Electroneum’s ETN has once again gone to where no other cryptocurrency in the industry has gone to become the eco-friendliest in the crypto space. The company has launched a software update with game-changing features leading to the transformation of the cryptocurrency industry by reducing its carbon footprint drastically. 2. Bitcoin Mining Still Requires Too Much Energy Bitcoin is far less popular now than it was in its heyday, when the world’s leading cryptocurrency was regularly dominating international headlines and leading newcomers into the burgeoning crypto-marketplace. After it caught on like wildfire amongst non-traditional investors, the Bitcoin hype also generated a slew of headlines and controversies surrounding the immense amount of energy that’s needed to mine - or generate - new tokens. These days, that controversy has largely died down, but many people still wonder if Bitcoin mining still presents a serious new global warming problem. 3. Digging Further Down the Mine: Understanding Bitcoin Difficulty Bitcoin mining difficulty is currently at an all-time high. 4. Life After ICO: 4 New Ways to Launch a Token The history and end of the ICO hype are well known: many projects turned out to be unfeasible or fraudulent, and many people lost their money. 5. Ethereum Developers Choose to Move Forward with Controversial ProgPOW Significant Changes Coming to Ethereum 6. Open Hardware Projects Utilizing Lonero: Kinetic Miner and Lonero ATM Hello world! Recently, I have been working on some open hardware projects utilizing Lonero. These specific projects are open source and created to push for innovative usecases of Lonero, and the blockchain. The list of projects are below: 7. Lowering The Electricity Costs Of Mining Bitcoin [A How-To Guide] Bitcoin remains an incredibly tantalizing digital asset, as those who invest wisely in this cryptocurrency can earn huge sums of money for themselves. Bitcoin miners and investors are nevertheless forced to contend with the fact that their market is incredibly volatile, and that technological changes are constantly upsetting industry practices. New and more efficient bitcoin mining processes, for instance, can help lower the energy costs associated with producing the digital tokens. 8. Does Mining Cryptocurrencies Harm the Environment? The mining process is vital to blockchain networks like Bitcoin, as they validate incoming transactions before storing them forever. This, of course, is done by miners, who provide their computing power to find complex, 64 character hexadecimal numbers to ensure each block is unique. 9. The End Of Crypto Mining Is Just The Beginning Of Crypto A soundbyte news item recently took the crypto community by storm: 85% of the world’s Bitcoin supply has been mined. 10. The Intricacies of Crypto Mining: An Interview with Vladimir Shutemov The cluster of block reward halving of three major crypto networks in the second quarter of 2020 has led some to speculate on the prospect of the crypto mining market. 11. Mining Crypto for Profit: It is Time Full-scale mining requires a large number of computers with powerful GPUs. 12. Will Liquid-Cooled Miners Dominate the 3rd Hashrate Revolution? Mining hashrate has come to a crossroads. Water-cooled products are being accepted and recognized by mainstream manufacturers, but will they dominate? 13. The Rising Popularity of Crypto Mining Crypto mining has garnered a lot of popularity in recent months, and it is for both right and wrong reasons. 14. "Without mining, there is no Bitcoin" This article covers everything you need to know about the process, history, and principles behind Bitcoin mining. 15. How the Breakeven Level of Mining Allows to Determine the Pivot Point of BTC In recent days, the price of  Bitcoin has fallen sharply, which has led to a decrease in network hash rate by 20%. It suggests an outflow of miners due to the losses, which has happened more than once. 16. 10 Common Sense Definitions of the Most Common Crypto Industry Terms “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” 17. Volcanos and New Proof Methods are great, but Bitcoin's Energy Problem Falls on the Community The environmental cost of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies is high, but the answer doesn't only lay with energy production and better proof methods 18. “Star Trek: The Next Generation” Style Location Services Are Finally Here Supposedly, 300 years in the future, we'll still be using sound to locate people. 19. 💰 Why ASIC Miners Are a Great Investment for Passive Income ? 🚀 ASIC Miners Are a great investment for passive income, be sure to choose it wisely to reach the best mining profitability. 20. Gold-backed Tokens: Hidden Potential, Drawbacks, Prospects The economic unpredictability has now reached even gold and Bitcoin. But what if they were merged into one single asset? Let's see how the two work together. 21. Bitcoin Efficient: Introduction to the Concept This is just a concept, but perhaps can lead to a community-driven and open source project that tackles Bitcoin's Energy Efficiency problem. The project, which I dub "Bitcoin Efficient", might do just that, and much more. Unlike other hard forks from BTC such as Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Efficient aims to have dramatic changes in regards to hashing and consensus. The project aims to change the way Bitcoin is being mined. 22. Maximal (Miner)Extractable Value (MEV) Exploits MEV - When the most incentivize transactions are chosen to be processed first rather than on a first-come-first-serve basis.  When a bride is paid to be process 23. Bitcoin Mining and Traditional Banking Energy Consumption: The Truth Over the years, analysts and environmentalists have constantly called Bitcoin mining an energy-intensive venture. This has brought a continuous spotlight on Bit 24. Understand Bitcoin in just 835 Words Caption: Chaintimes 25. Is Crypto-Mining Still Profitable? Is it still viable for the retail investor to mine? 26. What Does a Free Economic Zone Mean For Miners? In 2019, Russian officials revealed plans to build a major special economic zone to cater to cryptocurrencies on Bolshoi Ussuriysky island. 27. Bitcoin’s Security Budget is Adequate "In a few decades when the reward gets too small, the transaction fee will become the main compensation for nodes. I'm sure that in 20 years there will either be very large transaction volume or no volume."-Satoshi Nakamoto in 2010 28. Cash, Card, or Crypto? We've finally reached a point where the cryptocurrency market is more than just a niche interest. 29. 8 Tips on Keeping Your Bitcoin Mining Gig Profitable in the Long Run The mining of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is an industry with its ups and downs. Mining profit is always changing. Factors such as network difficulty, fluctuating prices, and Halvings are constantly changing the mining revenue. 30. Bitcoin's Halving and Pricing Through the Prism of Stock to Flow Method A look at pricing methods of Bitcoin in the context of the Stock to Flow Method and the upcoming halving. 31. #Mythbusting - Blockchain Is Just A Glorified Database The most common mistake is that blockchain — the database. This error is often even allowed to be used by crypto leaders. 32. Digging Cold Out of the Internet [Interview with Crypto Mining CEO] Bitcoin is still far away from it's all time high and these days cryptocurrency mining has become more complicated. Large miners built huge arrays to mine, making it harder for smaller miners to compete. As an alternative to traditional mining on your own equipment, which requires solid initial investments, you can use cloud mining, which allows you to mine crypto currency utilizing a remote datacenter with shared processing power, so you don`t have to install your own hardware. 33. Blockchain Security Tokens | SARS Section 12J 34. 51% Attack: Explaining the Network Disruption The blockchain’s decentralized nature and the cryptographic algorithm is close to impossible for attacks. 35. Bitcoin As Tokenized Oil. The rise of the PetroBitcoin? (An analysis of bitcoin strategies for oil rich and sanctioned countries) 36. Bitcoin Mining Just Became More Efficient Bitcoin is a decentralized, distributed piece of software that converts electricity and processing power into indisputably accurate records. Thus Bitcoin is allowing its users to utilize the Internet to perform the traditional functions of money like transacting value. 37. Bitcoin Halving: A Technical Deep Dive Today (11 may 2020) it's a very important day for Bitcoin. Today we will have the halving! 38. Crypto Mining Taxation: The Good and Bad Consequences For the Government Governments around the world may have turned a blind eye on cryptocurrency taxation some years ago, but the same is not the case today. Countries like the U.S. and Canada, have set laws defining cryptocurrency taxes on the buying, spending, trading, and mining of these
digital assets in a bid to remove ambiguity. 39. The Shortage of AMD and Nvidia GPUs Causes Gamers Grief Finding a latest-gen GPU for their launch prices is nearly impossible. 40. Blockchain and Decentralization: are Blockchains as Decentralized as They Claim to Be? Are blockchains decentralized and if yes, to what extent? Blockchains may be not as decentralized as they claim to be which may affect how you view them. 41. MimbleWimble and GRIN Coin: A Return to the Original Vision of Bitcoin? What is MimbleWimble? 42. Centralisation of mining and some project's approach to that In order to understand the solutions to the problem of centralisation of decentralised technology (which blockchain and built on it –Bitcoin is), let us first explain some basic concepts. 43. Build a “Smart Blockchain” with Python [DIY] In this article, we are going to implement a simple and plain “smart blockchain” with Python language and compare it with a blockchain. We hope that by doing this, the main concepts and advantages of this technology will be more clearly specified and welcomed by the developers and the blockchain community. Thank you for checking out the 43 most read stories about Mining on HackerNoon. to find the most read stories about any technology. Visit the /Learn Repo

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