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The evolution of the digital landscape is picking up again. This time, we’re heading into Web3 - a stage in the history of the internet where customers are able to achieve more control of their data and what is done with it. Web3 represents a departure from the centralized architectures of Web2, offering a vision of a more open, inclusive, and democratized digital ecosystem. At the heart of this transition lies the need for speed, as users demand seamless, real-time interactions and transactions across decentralized networks. Whether it's executing smart contracts, minting NFTs, or facilitating microtransactions, the ability of blockchains to deliver swift and scalable solutions is paramount to unlocking the full potential of Web3. Web3 is expected to be ruled by several nascent technologies,- including blockchain. In fact, blockchain is expected to be the foundational layer of Web3, powering other technologies and delivering us into a new age of the internet. But, for this to happen, it is important for blockchains to be better - and on that front, speed is one area where a lot of progress needs to be made. Speed plays a pivotal role in enhancing user experience and driving widespread adoption of blockchain-based applications. In an era where convenience and efficiency reign supreme, sluggish transaction speeds and high latency can deter users and stifle growth. By investing in speed, blockchains can lower barriers to entry, attract a broader user base, and foster a vibrant ecosystem of dApps, NFT marketplaces, and DeFi protocols. To lend more insights into this, we spoke with the founders of Spedy - a new blockchain that touts itself as the fastest on the internet at the moment - to understand their view of the market: 1. Does the focus on speed mean that it is the most important part of the blockchain trilemma? Solving the scalability problem is indeed one of the most important parts of the trilemma, and with the Sonic update, Fantom has become one of the fastest L1 chains with 2,000 TPS and sub-second finality. Sonic is the new best-in-class shared sequencer for L1 and L2 chains, capable of processing over 180 million daily transactions with real, sub-second confirmation times. 2. What are the states of security and decentralization on Speedy? Just as the Sonic update is set to solve the scalability problem, Speedy is meant to be the cultural catalyst for Fantom. As a project, attracting new users on-chain who can experiment and witness not only the best-in-class speed but also the entire ecosystem that has been built to be secure and decentralized from the very beginning. Particularly for Speedy, decentralization stands in the hands of the community, with 90% of the funds going into a locked LP; 5% were airdropped to sGOAT holders—the first meme foundation on Fantom; and 5% used for CEX listings and outreach. 3. In the context of value and money transfers, how does speed play a role in optimizing blockchain operations? We recently reached a new milestone with 1 billion smart contracts deployed in the crypto space, with Fantom accounting for 16% with over 161,600,000 contractd. So, your question couldn't come at a better time. Fantom has always been known for low transaction fees, but with recent upgrades to the network and revisions to Fantom’s fee structure, it has become cheaper than ever to engage on the network. For most transactions, fees are less than $0.01, even during high-traffic periods. Regarding speed again, Rabby wallet tested how fast Sonic is exactly, and here is the conclusion: 4. What are the primary use cases for Speedy, and what should end users expect? Our primary use case as a project is to become the dominant meme project on Fantom, but generally, there is a catch. Speedy is also a catalyst for other creators to join and use the ecosystem we’ve built also on the cultural side. We already have teams developing in the SocialFi area, and new iGaming platforms will soon be launched. Having a growing community is, in my opinion, one of the most attractive metrics, as it means people have formed a strong culture and are eager to see the ecosystem get bigger to benefit everyone. 5. Do you believe that developers will continue to focus on speed optimization going forward? I’ve recently read Andre Cronje’s article called 'Frustrations of a Dapp Developer', and once you understand the challenges you are bound to overcome, the dedication one needs, the complexity, and the error margin, you can only conclude that the devs who succeeded in making Sonic best-in-class will never stop. It’s in the code." Conclusion: The internet has reached a point where pace is everything. And for blockchains, being able to process transactions faster isn’t optional - it’s a must. For blockchain developers, choosing how to optimize for speed will be critical if they’re to achieve mass adoption. That said, the blockchain trilemma is one that continues to bother many developers, and it’s also important not to forget the place of security and decentralization. The evolution of the digital landscape is picking up again. This time, we’re heading into Web3 - a stage in the history of the internet where customers are able to achieve more control of their data and what is done with it. Web3 represents a departure from the centralized architectures of Web2, offering a vision of a more open, inclusive, and democratized digital ecosystem. At the heart of this transition lies the need for speed, as users demand seamless, real-time interactions and transactions across decentralized networks. Whether it's executing smart contracts, minting NFTs, or facilitating microtransactions, the ability of blockchains to deliver swift and scalable solutions is paramount to unlocking the full potential of Web3. Web3 is expected to be ruled by several nascent technologies,- including blockchain. In fact, blockchain is expected to be the foundational layer of Web3, powering other technologies and delivering us into a new age of the internet. But, for this to happen, it is important for blockchains to be better - and on that front, speed is one area where a lot of progress needs to be made. Speed plays a pivotal role in enhancing user experience and driving widespread adoption of blockchain-based applications. In an era where convenience and efficiency reign supreme, sluggish transaction speeds and high latency can deter users and stifle growth. By investing in speed, blockchains can lower barriers to entry, attract a broader user base, and foster a vibrant ecosystem of dApps, NFT marketplaces, and DeFi protocols. To lend more insights into this, we spoke with the founders of Spedy - a new blockchain that touts itself as the fastest on the internet at the moment - to understand their view of the market: 1. Does the focus on speed mean that it is the most important part of the blockchain trilemma? Solving the scalability problem is indeed one of the most important parts of the trilemma, and with the Sonic update, Fantom has become one of the fastest L1 chains with 2,000 TPS and sub-second finality. Sonic is the new best-in-class shared sequencer for L1 and L2 chains, capable of processing over 180 million daily transactions with real, sub-second confirmation times. 2. What are the states of security and decentralization on Speedy? Just as the Sonic update is set to solve the scalability problem, Speedy is meant to be the cultural catalyst for Fantom. As a project, attracting new users on-chain who can experiment and witness not only the best-in-class speed but also the entire ecosystem that has been built to be secure and decentralized from the very beginning. Particularly for Speedy, decentralization stands in the hands of the community, with 90% of the funds going into a locked LP; 5% were airdropped to sGOAT holders—the first meme foundation on Fantom; and 5% used for CEX listings and outreach. 3. In the context of value and money transfers, how does speed play a role in optimizing blockchain operations? We recently reached a new milestone with 1 billion smart contracts deployed in the crypto space, with Fantom accounting for 16% with over 161,600,000 contractd. So, your question couldn't come at a better time. Fantom has always been known for low transaction fees, but with recent upgrades to the network and revisions to Fantom’s fee structure, it has become cheaper than ever to engage on the network. For most transactions, fees are less than $0.01, even during high-traffic periods. Regarding speed again, Rabby wallet tested how fast Sonic is exactly, and here is the conclusion: 4. What are the primary use cases for Speedy, and what should end users expect? Our primary use case as a project is to become the dominant meme project on Fantom, but generally, there is a catch. Speedy is also a catalyst for other creators to join and use the ecosystem we’ve built also on the cultural side. We already have teams developing in the SocialFi area, and new iGaming platforms will soon be launched. Having a growing community is, in my opinion, one of the most attractive metrics, as it means people have formed a strong culture and are eager to see the ecosystem get bigger to benefit everyone. 5. Do you believe that developers will continue to focus on speed optimization going forward? I’ve recently read Andre Cronje’s article called 'Frustrations of a Dapp Developer', and once you understand the challenges you are bound to overcome, the dedication one needs, the complexity, and the error margin, you can only conclude that the devs who succeeded in making Sonic best-in-class will never stop. It’s in the code." Conclusion: Conclusion: The internet has reached a point where pace is everything. And for blockchains, being able to process transactions faster isn’t optional - it’s a must. For blockchain developers, choosing how to optimize for speed will be critical if they’re to achieve mass adoption. That said, the blockchain trilemma is one that continues to bother many developers, and it’s also important not to forget the place of security and decentralization.

Why Blockchains Need To Invest In Speed Heading Into Web3

This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED license.
Authors:
(1) Lana L. Blaschke, Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany and lana.blaschke@pik-potsdam.de;
(2) Da Nian, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany;
(3) Sebastian Bathiany,  Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany;
(4)  Maya Ben-Yami,  Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany;
(5) Taylor Smith, Institute of Geosciences, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam, Germany;
(6)  Chris A. Boulton, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter, EX4 4QE Exeter, UK ;
(7) Niklas Boers, Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter, EX4 4QE Exeter, UK, and Department of Mathematics, University of Exeter, EX4 4QF Exeter, UK. Table of Links Abstract and Introduction
Materials and Methods
Data
Results
Conclusions, Open Research Section and Conflict of Interest/Competing Interests
Author Contributions, Supplementary Information, Acknowledgments and References
Additional Insight from the Conceptual Model 
AMSR2 until 2022 Excluded Due to Missing Human Land Use Data
Investigation of Resilience Loss in AMSR2’s X-Band
Results Proving Robustness
Potential Driving Forces and Sources of Bias INVESTIGATION OF RESILIENCE LOSS IN AMSR2’S X-BAND Text S7. The influence of forest loss for the years 2021 to 2022 The X-band of AMSR2 results from the observation of a shorter wavelength compared to the two C-bands. This leads to less sensitivity to aboveground biomass, which is why the results are less likely to indicate whether the ARF is loosing resilience or not. For completeness, Figures S7 and S8 show the results for the X-band. While the spatial correlation is more often increasing than not, which is comparable to the results in the C-bands, this is not the case for variance and AC1 (Figure S7). While the percentage of cells in Figure S8a) exhibiting a positive trend in all three indicators is still above what would be expected by random (12.5 %), it is far less than detected for AMSR2’s C-bands. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED license. Authors: (1) Lana L. Blaschke, Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany and lana.blaschke@pik-potsdam.de; (2) Da Nian, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany; (3) Sebastian Bathiany,  Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany; (4)  Maya Ben-Yami,  Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany; (5) Taylor Smith, Institute of Geosciences, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam, Germany; (6)  Chris A. Boulton, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter, EX4 4QE Exeter, UK ; (7) Niklas Boers, Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter, EX4 4QE Exeter, UK, and Department of Mathematics, University of Exeter, EX4 4QF Exeter, UK. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED license. Authors: Authors: (1) Lana L. Blaschke, Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany and lana.blaschke@pik-potsdam.de; (2) Da Nian, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany; (3) Sebastian Bathiany,  Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany; (4)  Maya Ben-Yami,  Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany; (5) Taylor Smith, Institute of Geosciences, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam, Germany; (6)  Chris A. Boulton, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter, EX4 4QE Exeter, UK ; (7) Niklas Boers, Earth System Modelling, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter, EX4 4QE Exeter, UK, and Department of Mathematics, University of Exeter, EX4 4QF Exeter, UK. Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Materials and Methods Data Results Conclusions, Open Research Section and Conflict of Interest/Competing Interests Author Contributions, Supplementary Information, Acknowledgments and References Additional Insight from the Conceptual Model AMSR2 until 2022 Excluded Due to Missing Human Land Use Data Investigation of Resilience Loss in AMSR2’s X-Band Results Proving Robustness Potential Driving Forces and Sources of Bias Abstract and Introduction Abstract and Introduction Materials and Methods Materials and Methods Data Data Results Results Conclusions, Open Research Section and Conflict of Interest/Competing Interests Conclusions, Open Research Section and Conflict of Interest/Competing Interests Author Contributions, Supplementary Information, Acknowledgments and References Author Contributions, Supplementary Information, Acknowledgments and References Additional Insight from the Conceptual Model Additional Insight from the Conceptual Model AMSR2 until 2022 Excluded Due to Missing Human Land Use Data AMSR2 until 2022 Excluded Due to Missing Human Land Use Data Investigation of Resilience Loss in AMSR2’s X-Band Investigation of Resilience Loss in AMSR2’s X-Band Results Proving Robustness Results Proving Robustness Potential Driving Forces and Sources of Bias Potential Driving Forces and Sources of Bias INVESTIGATION OF RESILIENCE LOSS IN AMSR2’S X-BAND Text S7. The influence of forest loss for the years 2021 to 2022 The X-band of AMSR2 results from the observation of a shorter wavelength compared to the two C-bands. This leads to less sensitivity to aboveground biomass, which is why the results are less likely to indicate whether the ARF is loosing resilience or not. For completeness, Figures S7 and S8 show the results for the X-band. While the spatial correlation is more often increasing than not, which is comparable to the results in the C-bands, this is not the case for variance and AC1 (Figure S7). While the percentage of cells in Figure S8 a) exhibiting a positive trend in all three indicators is still above what would be expected by random (12.5 %), it is far less than detected for AMSR2’s C-bands. a)

Loss of Amazon Rainforest Resilience: Investigation of Resilience Loss in AMSR2’s X-Band

BTC Layer2 project BEVM has officially disclosed an investment from Bitmain, the leading manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining servers globally. The precise amount of the investment remains undisclosed. Established in 2013, Bitmain still stands today as a significant figure in the digital asset mining hardware production space. Its Bitcoin mining machines previously commanded over 70% of the global market share. Notably, this marks Bitmain's sole investment in the Bitcoin Layer2 domain to date. Gavin Guo, Core Builder of BEVM Foundation, remarked, "Next, BEVM will delve into exploring Bitcoin hashrate and the PoW ecosystem's application on BEVM, that could help facilitate the migration of trillions of dollars in PoW hashrate assets and a substantial quantity of $BTC to BEVM. This will empower Bitmain assets and unlock liquidity and more diverse financial application scenarios within the BTC Layer2 network." BEVM serves as the pioneer EVM-compatible Bitcoin L2 network founded on the Taproot Consensus, utilizing BTC as Gas. Leveraging native Bitcoin technologies such as Schnorr Signature, MAST, and Bitcoin Light Node Network, it achieves fully decentralized BTC cross-chain functionality, thereby enabling the trustless integration of BTC into a broader spectrum of applications and facilitating genuine BTC liquidity circulation. BEVM launched its mainnet on March 28th, boasting over 700,000 user addresses and hosting more than 30 ecosystem projects. BEVM also recently announced it had secured tens of millions of dollars in financing, with investors including RockTree Capital, Waterdrip Capital, Arkstream Capital, ViaBTC Capital, and nearly 20 other institutions, resulting in a post-investment valuation of $200 million for the company. For further information about BEVM, please visit www.bevm.io or contact business@bevm.io Media Contact: Jhon Zhang Email: business@bevm.io This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author BTC Layer2 project BEVM has officially disclosed an investment from Bitmain, the leading manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining servers globally. The precise amount of the investment remains undisclosed. Established in 2013, Bitmain still stands today as a significant figure in the digital asset mining hardware production space. Its Bitcoin mining machines previously commanded over 70% of the global market share. Notably, this marks Bitmain's sole investment in the Bitcoin Layer2 domain to date. Gavin Guo, Core Builder of BEVM Foundation, remarked, "Next, BEVM will delve into exploring Bitcoin hashrate and the PoW ecosystem's application on BEVM, that could help facilitate the migration of trillions of dollars in PoW hashrate assets and a substantial quantity of $BTC to BEVM. This will empower Bitmain assets and unlock liquidity and more diverse financial application scenarios within the BTC Layer2 network." Gavin Guo, Core Builder of BEVM Foundation, remarked, "Next, BEVM will delve into exploring Bitcoin hashrate and the PoW ecosystem's application on BEVM, that could help facilitate the migration of trillions of dollars in PoW hashrate assets and a substantial quantity of $BTC to BEVM. This will empower Bitmain assets and unlock liquidity and more diverse financial application scenarios within the BTC Layer2 network." BEVM BEVM Bitmain Bitmain BEVM serves as the pioneer EVM-compatible Bitcoin L2 network founded on the Taproot Consensus, utilizing BTC as Gas. Leveraging native Bitcoin technologies such as Schnorr Signature, MAST, and Bitcoin Light Node Network, it achieves fully decentralized BTC cross-chain functionality, thereby enabling the trustless integration of BTC into a broader spectrum of applications and facilitating genuine BTC liquidity circulation. BEVM launched its mainnet on March 28th, boasting over 700,000 user addresses and hosting more than 30 ecosystem projects. BEVM also recently announced it had secured tens of millions of dollars in financing, with investors including RockTree Capital, Waterdrip Capital, Arkstream Capital, ViaBTC Capital, and nearly 20 other institutions, resulting in a post-investment valuation of $200 million for the company. announced announced For further information about BEVM, please visit www.bevm.io or contact business@bevm.io www.bevm.io www.bevm.io business@bevm.io business@bevm.io Media Contact: Jhon Zhang Email: business@bevm.io This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author Btcwire https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author

Bitcoin Layer2 BEVM Announces Investment From Bitmain

Investing in IoT Applications: All You Need to Know

London, UK, April 23rd, 2024/Chainwire/--SatoshiDEX, the pioneering Bitcoin DEX, announces the Staking system, enabling users to earn rewards in advance of the platform's official launch. Boasting a successful presale exceeding $10 million, SatoshiDEX continues to gain momentum. The SatoshiDEX team has implemented a dynamic APY for their Staking System, allowing presale participants to access significantly higher rewards. To get started, users can visit the SatoshiDEX staking dashboard and lock their $SATX tokens (Polygon, Optimism, Binance Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Base and Avalanche). If interested users don’t have $SATX tokens they can acquire them via the Presale. The key features of SatoshiDEX are: Expanded asset support: Seamless cross-chain swaps between Bitcoin and other assets.
Enhanced Security: SatoshiDEX leverages the Layer 2 Stacks blockchain solutions to provide a new security level for traders and investors.
Scalable Infrastructure and Multi-Chain support: Stacks' microblocks feature enables an increase in transaction speed and healthy staking growth. According to the Roadmap SatoshiDEX team has fundamental plans for this year. Their next milestones are: Mainnet launch;
Release of the initial liquidity pools: the first set of liquidity pools, focusing on key Bitcoin and Stacks pairs. About SatoshiDex SatoshiDEX represents a paradigm shift in decentralized finance, offering a platform where innovation converges with utility on the Bitcoin blockchain. By leveraging the Stacks Layer 2 chain, SatoshiDEX facilitates seamless asset swaps and liquidity provisioning, eliminating the need for wrapped assets and mitigating costly Ethereum fees. Contact Jeremy Nita SatoshiDEX contact@satoshidex.ai This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. London, UK, April 23rd, 2024/Chainwire/--SatoshiDEX, the pioneering Bitcoin DEX, announces the Staking system , enabling users to earn rewards in advance of the platform's official launch. Boasting a successful presale exceeding $10 million, SatoshiDEX continues to gain momentum. The SatoshiDEX team has implemented a dynamic APY for their Staking System, allowing presale participants to access significantly higher rewards. Staking system Staking system To get started, users can visit the SatoshiDEX staking dashboard and lock their $SATX tokens (Polygon, Optimism, Binance Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Base and Avalanche). If interested users don’t have $SATX tokens they can acquire them via the Presale . dashboard dashboard Presale Presale The key features of SatoshiDEX are : The key features of SatoshiDEX are The key features of SatoshiDEX are Expanded asset support: Seamless cross-chain swaps between Bitcoin and other assets. Enhanced Security: SatoshiDEX leverages the Layer 2 Stacks blockchain solutions to provide a new security level for traders and investors. Scalable Infrastructure and Multi-Chain support: Stacks' microblocks feature enables an increase in transaction speed and healthy staking growth. Expanded asset support: Seamless cross-chain swaps between Bitcoin and other assets. Enhanced Security: SatoshiDEX leverages the Layer 2 Stacks blockchain solutions to provide a new security level for traders and investors. Scalable Infrastructure and Multi-Chain support: Stacks' microblocks feature enables an increase in transaction speed and healthy staking growth. According to the Roadmap SatoshiDEX team has fundamental plans for this year. Their next milestones are: Roadmap Roadmap Mainnet launch; Release of the initial liquidity pools: the first set of liquidity pools, focusing on key Bitcoin and Stacks pairs. Mainnet launch; Release of the initial liquidity pools: the first set of liquidity pools, focusing on key Bitcoin and Stacks pairs. About SatoshiDex SatoshiDEX represents a paradigm shift in decentralized finance, offering a platform where innovation converges with utility on the Bitcoin blockchain. By leveraging the Stacks Layer 2 chain, SatoshiDEX facilitates seamless asset swaps and liquidity provisioning, eliminating the need for wrapped assets and mitigating costly Ethereum fees. Contact Jeremy Nita SatoshiDEX contact@satoshidex.ai This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. here. here.

Staking On Bitcoin, SatoshiDEX Staking For Presale Investors Is Now Live

With the approval of ETF in the United States and the strong purchases by investment banks such as Morgan Stanley and Rockefeller, Bitcoin has not only soared in price, but has also successfully transformed into a currency recognized and supported by the U.S. government. This gives Bitcoin investors complete confidence. Anyone with investment experience knows that although you can make money quickly through financial means, this requires extremely rich knowledge reserves and market experience, and not everyone can get started.Bitcoin, in particular, has such a high volatility. And it is an investment target that all major capitals are competing to pursue. As the world's largest Bitcoin miner, Simpleminers is committed to deploying the world's leading computing facilities (accounting for approximately 3.5% of the global Bitcoin computing power) and mining algorithms.We are also actively contributing to facilitate more people to participate in Bitcoin investment and stabilize the Bitcoin investment environment. Recently, Simpleminers has developed a "one-click investment" business for Bitcoin mining through model innovation. Through this business, Simpleminers can deploy greater computing power to maintain global computing power leadership and ensure that the company's overall revenue can remain at a high level after the Bitcoin halving event;It can also greatly reduce the capital scale, knowledge reserve and investment experience requirements for everyone to participate in Bitcoin investment. This will be the most noteworthy feat for investors in 2024. What is Simpleminers’ “One Click Investing” Business? This is an investment project in which investors participate in Bitcoin mining by purchasing computing power contracts. In order to facilitate investors, Simpleminers has added a "one-click purchase" function to the computing power contract, making the operation extremely simple and convenient. When the contract purchase is successful, investors only need to wait for the contract to expire and then get back their principal and income. Since the halving event is about to happen in the near future, and after the halving event, mergers and acquisitions of Bitcoin miners will inevitably occur. Therefore, in order to gain the upper hand and ensure more advantages in merger and acquisition adjustments, Simpleminers decided to make huge benefits to participants who joined the "one-click investment". Specific performance is as follows: You can make money by registering. Because you get $10 for free when you sign up, you can also get $0.3 of daily interest income by using this $10 to purchase contracts.
You can earn more by purchasing contracts. Simpleminers has launched a variety of computing power contracts with daily interest rates as high as 3%.
For example, the following contract pays daily interest: Contract computing power

Contract cycle

Contract price

Daily interest rate

Total earnings to maturity



Antminer L7       9.05GH/S

2day

$100

3%

$100+$6=$106



Antminer S17 Pro    73TH/S

3day

$300

1.15%

$300+$10.35=310.35



Antminer S17+       76TH/S

7day

$500

1.2%

$500+$42=$542



AvalonMiner A1246   85TH/S

15day

$1000

1.3%

$1000+$195=$1195 (The computing power value of the contract is different, the investment amount and period are different, and the income is also different. For more contracts, please log in to the Simpleminers official website to view) Investment case: With an investment amount of $10,000, you can purchase a contract of Whatminer M30S+ 100TH/S worth $10,000 with a 50-day cycle. The daily interest rate for this contract is 1.65%. After purchase, the amount of investment income you can earn every day = $100001.65%=$165.
After 50 days, your principal and income = $10000+$16550=$10000+$8250=$18250
3.Recharge and get cash back. Recharge $3,000 and get $30 cash back; recharge $10,000 and get $200 cash back. The more you recharge, the more cashback you get. Want To Earn More? Simpleminers also has another way to make money: the affiliate program. Invite your friends to make money at Simpleminers and you can get a cash reward of 3% of their investment; If your friends invite their friends to invest again, you can also get a cash reward of 1% of their investment amount. For example, if you invite some friends to make money on Simpleminers and they invest $300,000, you will receive a cash reward of $9,000. If your friend invites some more people and they invest $100,000, you will also receive a $1,000 cash reward. Why Do Simpleminers give such high returns? Because when the computing power is leading, the profits of miners are indeed very high. With your joining, we will make money faster. We are willing to sacrifice short-term gains in exchange for longer-term, high-speed earning power. If you want to participate in our money-making business, please operate through our official website Simpleminers.com or download our mobile APP, download address: please click here. This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. With the approval of ETF in the United States and the strong purchases by investment banks such as Morgan Stanley and Rockefeller, Bitcoin has not only soared in price, but has also successfully transformed into a currency recognized and supported by the U.S. government. This gives Bitcoin investors complete confidence. Anyone with investment experience knows that although you can make money quickly through financial means, this requires extremely rich knowledge reserves and market experience, and not everyone can get started.Bitcoin, in particular, has such a high volatility. And it is an investment target that all major capitals are competing to pursue. As the world's largest Bitcoin miner, Simpleminers is committed to deploying the world's leading computing facilities (accounting for approximately 3.5% of the global Bitcoin computing power) and mining algorithms.We are also actively contributing to facilitate more people to participate in Bitcoin investment and stabilize the Bitcoin investment environment. Recently, Simpleminers has developed a "one-click investment" business for Bitcoin mining through model innovation. Through this business, Simpleminers can deploy greater computing power to maintain global computing power leadership and ensure that the company's overall revenue can remain at a high level after the Bitcoin halving event;It can also greatly reduce the capital scale, knowledge reserve and investment experience requirements for everyone to participate in Bitcoin investment. This will be the most noteworthy feat for investors in 2024. What is Simpleminers’ “One Click Investing” Business? This is an investment project in which investors participate in Bitcoin mining by purchasing computing power contracts. In order to facilitate investors, Simpleminers has added a "one-click purchase" function to the computing power contract, making the operation extremely simple and convenient. When the contract purchase is successful, investors only need to wait for the contract to expire and then get back their principal and income. Since the halving event is about to happen in the near future, and after the halving event, mergers and acquisitions of Bitcoin miners will inevitably occur. Therefore, in order to gain the upper hand and ensure more advantages in merger and acquisition adjustments, Simpleminers decided to make huge benefits to participants who joined the "one-click investment". Specific performance is as follows: You can make money by registering. Because you get $10 for free when you sign up, you can also get $0.3 of daily interest income by using this $10 to purchase contracts. You can earn more by purchasing contracts. Simpleminers has launched a variety of computing power contracts with daily interest rates as high as 3%.
For example, the following contract pays daily interest: You can make money by registering. Because you get $10 for free when you sign up, you can also get $0.3 of daily interest income by using this $10 to purchase contracts. You can earn more by purchasing contracts. Simpleminers has launched a variety of computing power contracts with daily interest rates as high as 3%.
For example, the following contract pays daily interest: Contract computing power

Contract cycle

Contract price

Daily interest rate

Total earnings to maturity



Antminer L7       9.05GH/S

2day

$100

3%

$100+$6=$106



Antminer S17 Pro    73TH/S

3day

$300

1.15%

$300+$10.35=310.35



Antminer S17+       76TH/S

7day

$500

1.2%

$500+$42=$542



AvalonMiner A1246   85TH/S

15day

$1000

1.3%

$1000+$195=$1195 Contract computing power

Contract cycle

Contract price

Daily interest rate

Total earnings to maturity Antminer L7       9.05GH/S

2day

$100

3%

$100+$6=$106 Antminer S17 Pro    73TH/S

3day

$300

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$300+$10.35=310.35 Antminer S17+       76TH/S

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$500+$42=$542 AvalonMiner A1246   85TH/S

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$1000+$195=$1195 Contract computing power Contract cycle Contract price Daily interest rate Total earnings to maturity Contract computing power Contract computing power Contract computing power Contract cycle Contract cycle Contract cycle Contract price Contract price Contract price Daily interest rate Daily interest rate Daily interest rate Total earnings to maturity Total earnings to maturity Total earnings to maturity Antminer L7       9.05GH/S 2day $100 3% $100+$6=$106 Antminer L7       9.05GH/S Antminer L7       9.05GH/S 2day 2day $100 $100 3% 3% $100+$6=$106 $100+$6=$106 Antminer S17 Pro    73TH/S 3day $300 1.15% $300+$10.35=310.35 Antminer S17 Pro    73TH/S Antminer S17 Pro    73TH/S 3day 3day $300 $300 1.15% 1.15% $300+$10.35=310.35 $300+$10.35=310.35 Antminer S17+       76TH/S 7day $500 1.2% $500+$42=$542 Antminer S17+       76TH/S Antminer S17+       76TH/S 7day 7day $500 $500 1.2% 1.2% $500+$42=$542 $500+$42=$542 AvalonMiner A1246   85TH/S 15day $1000 1.3% $1000+$195=$1195 AvalonMiner A1246   85TH/S AvalonMiner A1246   85TH/S 15day 15day $1000 $1000 1.3% 1.3% $1000+$195=$1195 $1000+$195=$1195 (The computing power value of the contract is different, the investment amount and period are different, and the income is also different. For more contracts, please log in to the Simpleminers official website to view) (The computing power value of the contract is different, the investment amount and period are different, and the income is also different. For more contracts, please log in to the Simpleminers official website to view) website Investment case: With an investment amount of $10,000, you can purchase a contract of Whatminer M30S+ 100TH/S worth $10,000 with a 50-day cycle. The daily interest rate for this contract is 1.65%. After purchase, the amount of investment income you can earn every day = $10000 1.65%=$165.
After 50 days, your principal and income = $10000+$165 50=$10000+$8250=$18250
3.Recharge and get cash back. Recharge $3,000 and get $30 cash back; recharge $10,000 and get $200 cash back. The more you recharge, the more cashback you get. 1.65%=$165.
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Imagine your company has a treasure trove of data – customer demographics, website behavior, social media sentiment – just sitting there, untapped. It's valuable information, but it's not generating any returns. You could keep collecting it, hoping for some future insight. You could analyze it superficially, getting a basic understanding. Or, you could treat it like an investment portfolio, strategically analyzing it to unlock its full growth potential. The same is true with a pile of cash sitting unused in your bank account. It's safe, but it's not doing much for you. You could leave it there, earning a measly interest rate. You could invest in a broad market exchange-traded fund (ETF) for a decent, but potentially less exciting return. Or, you could become a stock picker, diving deep into individual companies, hoping to strike gold with high-growth, high-risk investments. "The purpose of collecting data is not to have data. It is to make decisions." - Tom Peters The same principles apply to your company. You have expenses, but you also have resources to invest in the future. You wouldn't just leave money in a low-interest account – you'd invest in things like product development, marketing, and hiring great people to drive growth. But what about data? From the dusty corners of server rooms to the bustling boardrooms of corporate headquarters, the journey to unlock the full potential of data is one fraught with challenges and opportunities. Join us as we embark on a quest to transform data from a dormant asset into a dynamic force driving business success Data as Your Investment Portfolio Data is often seen as a cost center, a necessary evil. But just like with your finances, data can be viewed as an investment portfolio. Every data source you tap into, whether it's customer demographics, website analytics, or social media sentiment, is like an individual stock. Here's the key: These data sources become an ETF combined strategically. They paint a broader picture, providing valuable insights to drive better organizational decision-making. Building a Winning Data Strategy However, simply collecting data isn't enough. To create a truly valuable data portfolio, you need a solid strategy. Here's a step-by-step approach: Planning, not Plumbing: Don't get bogged down by technology. Before diving into data management tools, create a clear data strategy. What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) you want to track? What data sources are crucial to understanding those KPIs? Mapping Your Data Universe: Think about your data as a map. Identify the data producers within your company, and establish clear data contracts. Explain what data is needed, why it's important, and what format it should be in. With Data Mesh, many data producer teams feel data production is something they are forced to do, rather than a company-generated value as they can’t see the ROI of their investment in the data. The Data Whisperers: Assign subject matter experts as "owners" for your data ETFs. These individuals understand the data inside and out and can ensure its quality and relevance. They need to have the skill of evaluating the costs vs the return and determining if they are willing to add more stocks to the ETF portfolio or not based on the possible value it will generate for the company. The Bottom Line: Just like with your investments, you need a data controller. Someone who can track the costs associated with each data source and measure/validate its return on investment (ROI). This allows for a clear picture of how your data portfolio is performing. This controller should make it visible for management what is the current health of the data investment. Track Data Investment Performance: Following Pearl Zhu, CEO of GE Healthcare, who emphasizes the importance of turning data into actionable insights, monitor two key data investment metrics: Data ROI (return on investment) and Data health. Data ROI measures the value generated from data utilization, while data health ensures decisions are based on accurate information. Tracking these metrics helps you understand the effectiveness of your data portfolio and identify areas for improvement. Return on Investment Evaluation There are two main ways to evaluate the ROI of your data "stocks": Return by Having Data: Every day, a mobile game app has a budget of €1,000 to advertise on social media, the company collects the campaigns and conversion data via an API from different social media. By having this data, marketers can optimize their budget spending by killing bad campaigns to save costs on ads that do not convert or increase ads spends on better-converting ads, which means that every day the data is available, there is some money saved or optimized. Return by Increased Revenues: Another example: website analytics data can be used to build a recommendation engine. Imagine your company built a recommendation engine based on user browsing behavior that increased the average order value by €10. This directly translates to increased revenue. For example, in e-commerce, if you’re looking to send out a newsletter to your user base, the main key for conversion will be items that are as relevant as possible for the user’s past purchases or possible future ones. If you know that users who bought iPhones in the time frame of the past two weeks looking for cases to protect their expensive by, and you find popular cases based on the historic purchase data, you can personalize the newsletter to increase this conversion. By having this data, you create a 12% increase in the chance of a second purchase and the average income of this second purchase is €10 you can evaluate the possible return on investment by holding the purchase history data. Investing in the Future: Sometimes, data investments might seem like a gamble. You might collect data on a new customer segment, unsure of the immediate payoff. However, like investing in a promising but unproven startup, this data could be crucial for future growth. Techniques like scenario planning can help estimate the potential future value of this data based on market trends. By constantly evaluating the ROI of your data "stocks," you can optimize your portfolio. The data controller plays a vital role, in ensuring everyone understands the value and health of the data used across the company. Data as a Trading Floor Imagine a company board meeting where data is presented just like a stock market report. Each data source, your "ETF," is assessed based on its cost and benefits. This data-driven approach allows for informed decisions about where to invest further and which sources might need replacing. Selecting a new KPI is like choosing a stock – thorough research is key. Just like analyzing market trends and competitor strategies before investing, understanding the potential impact of a KPI is crucial. Some KPIs, like customer lifetime value, might be long-term investments that can significantly impact future revenue streams. Others, like website traffic, might require a shorter-term evaluation to ensure efficient resource allocation. By carefully analyzing data and understanding market needs, companies can make informed decisions about which KPIs are the best 'stocks' to invest in for their data portfolio. The Final Word Don't let your data languish like a low-interest account. Treat it as an investment portfolio, strategically analyzing it to unlock its full growth potential. Just like the financial markets, data can be complex, but by focusing on ROI and building a well-researched portfolio, companies can gain a competitive edge, make smarter decisions, and achieve long-term success. Data is a powerful tool waiting to be harnessed. Invest in your data, and unlock its potential to drive business success. By building a strong data portfolio, companies can gain a competitive edge, make smarter decisions, and achieve long-term success Please share how you deal with ROI in your organization. Imagine your company has a treasure trove of data – customer demographics, website behavior, social media sentiment – just sitting there, untapped. It's valuable information, but it's not generating any returns. You could keep collecting it, hoping for some future insight. You could analyze it superficially, getting a basic understanding. Or, you could treat it like an investment portfolio, strategically analyzing it to unlock its full growth potential. The same is true with a pile of cash sitting unused in your bank account. It's safe, but it's not doing much for you. You could leave it there, earning a measly interest rate. You could invest in a broad market exchange-traded fund (ETF) for a decent, but potentially less exciting return. Or, you could become a stock picker, diving deep into individual companies, hoping to strike gold with high-growth, high-risk investments. "The purpose of collecting data is not to have data. It is to make decisions." - Tom Peters "The purpose of collecting data is not to have data. It is to make decisions." - Tom Peters The same principles apply to your company. You have expenses, but you also have resources to invest in the future. You wouldn't just leave money in a low-interest account – you'd invest in things like product development, marketing, and hiring great people to drive growth. But what about data? From the dusty corners of server rooms to the bustling boardrooms of corporate headquarters, the journey to unlock the full potential of data is one fraught with challenges and opportunities. Join us as we embark on a quest to transform data from a dormant asset into a dynamic force driving business success Data as Your Investment Portfolio Data as Your Investment Portfolio Data is often seen as a cost center, a necessary evil. But just like with your finances, data can be viewed as an investment portfolio . Every data source you tap into, whether it's customer demographics, website analytics, or social media sentiment, is like an individual stock. investment portfolio Here's the key: These data sources become an ETF combined strategically . They paint a broader picture, providing valuable insights to drive better organizational decision-making. These data sources become an ETF combined strategically Building a Winning Data Strategy Building a Winning Data Strategy However, simply collecting data isn't enough. To create a truly valuable data portfolio, you need a solid strategy. Here's a step-by-step approach: Planning, not Plumbing: Don't get bogged down by technology. Before diving into data management tools, create a clear data strategy. What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) you want to track? What data sources are crucial to understanding those KPIs? Planning, not Plumbing: Don't get bogged down by technology. Before diving into data management tools, create a clear data strategy . What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) you want to track? What data sources are crucial to understanding those KPIs? Planning, not Plumbing: data strategy Mapping Your Data Universe: Think about your data as a map. Identify the data producers within your company, and establish clear data contracts. Explain what data is needed, why it's important, and what format it should be in. With Data Mesh, many data producer teams feel data production is something they are forced to do, rather than a company-generated value as they can’t see the ROI of their investment in the data. Mapping Your Data Universe: Think about your data as a map. Identify the data producers within your company, and establish clear data contracts. Explain what data is needed, why it's important, and what format it should be in. With Data Mesh, many data producer teams feel data production is something they are forced to do, rather than a company-generated value as they can’t see the ROI of their investment in the data. Mapping Your Data Universe: The Data Whisperers: Assign subject matter experts as "owners" for your data ETFs. These individuals understand the data inside and out and can ensure its quality and relevance. They need to have the skill of evaluating the costs vs the return and determining if they are willing to add more stocks to the ETF portfolio or not based on the possible value it will generate for the company. The Data Whisperers: Assign subject matter experts as "owners" for your data ETFs. These individuals understand the data inside and out and can ensure its quality and relevance. They need to have the skill of evaluating the costs vs the return and determining if they are willing to add more stocks to the ETF portfolio or not based on the possible value it will generate for the company. The Data Whisperers: The Bottom Line: Just like with your investments, you need a data controller. Someone who can track the costs associated with each data source and measure/validate its return on investment (ROI). This allows for a clear picture of how your data portfolio is performing. This controller should make it visible for management what is the current health of the data investment. The Bottom Line: Just like with your investments, you need a data controller. Someone who can track the costs associated with each data source and measure/validate its return on investment (ROI). This allows for a clear picture of how your data portfolio is performing. This controller should make it visible for management what is the current health of the data investment. The Bottom Line: Track Data Investment Performance: Following Pearl Zhu, CEO of GE Healthcare, who emphasizes the importance of turning data into actionable insights, monitor two key data investment metrics: Data ROI (return on investment) and Data health. Data ROI measures the value generated from data utilization, while data health ensures decisions are based on accurate information. Tracking these metrics helps you understand the effectiveness of your data portfolio and identify areas for improvement. Track Data Investment Performance: Return on Investment Evaluation Return on Investment Evaluation There are two main ways to evaluate the ROI of your data "stocks": Return by Having Data: Return by Having Data: Every day, a mobile game app has a budget of €1,000 to advertise on social media, the company collects the campaigns and conversion data via an API from different social media. By having this data, marketers can optimize their budget spending by killing bad campaigns to save costs on ads that do not convert or increase ads spends on better-converting ads, which means that every day the data is available, there is some money saved or optimized. Return by Increased Revenues: Return by Increased Revenues: Another example: website analytics data can be used to build a recommendation engine. Imagine your company built a recommendation engine based on user browsing behavior that increased the average order value by €10. This directly translates to increased revenue. For example, in e-commerce, if you’re looking to send out a newsletter to your user base, the main key for conversion will be items that are as relevant as possible for the user’s past purchases or possible future ones. If you know that users who bought iPhones in the time frame of the past two weeks looking for cases to protect their expensive by, and you find popular cases based on the historic purchase data, you can personalize the newsletter to increase this conversion. By having this data, you create a 12% increase in the chance of a second purchase and the average income of this second purchase is €10 you can evaluate the possible return on investment by holding the purchase history data. Investing in the Future: Investing in the Future: Sometimes, data investments might seem like a gamble. You might collect data on a new customer segment, unsure of the immediate payoff. However, like investing in a promising but unproven startup, this data could be crucial for future growth. Techniques like scenario planning can help estimate the potential future value of this data based on market trends. By constantly evaluating the ROI of your data "stocks," you can optimize your portfolio. The data controller plays a vital role, in ensuring everyone understands the value and health of the data used across the company. Data as a Trading Floor Data as a Trading Floor Imagine a company board meeting where data is presented just like a stock market report. Each data source, your "ETF," is assessed based on its cost and benefits. This data-driven approach allows for informed decisions about where to invest further and which sources might need replacing. Selecting a new KPI is like choosing a stock – thorough research is key. Just like analyzing market trends and competitor strategies before investing, understanding the potential impact of a KPI is crucial. Some KPIs, like customer lifetime value, might be long-term investments that can significantly impact future revenue streams. Others, like website traffic, might require a shorter-term evaluation to ensure efficient resource allocation. By carefully analyzing data and understanding market needs, companies can make informed decisions about which KPIs are the best 'stocks' to invest in for their data portfolio. The Final Word The Final Word Don't let your data languish like a low-interest account. Treat it as an investment portfolio, strategically analyzing it to unlock its full growth potential. Just like the financial markets, data can be complex, but by focusing on ROI and building a well-researched portfolio, companies can gain a competitive edge, make smarter decisions, and achieve long-term success. Data is a powerful tool waiting to be harnessed. Invest in your data, and unlock its potential to drive business success. By building a strong data portfolio, companies can gain a competitive edge, make smarter decisions, and achieve long-term success By building a strong data portfolio, companies can gain a competitive edge, make smarter decisions, and achieve long-term success Please share how you deal with ROI in your organization.

Data: Don't Let It Sit Idle, Invest for Success

As we head towards mid-April, the investment world is abuzz with speculation and hype around the upcoming ‘Bitcoin halving.’ But what is a Bitcoin halving, and why is it so significant in terms of price? More pointedly, should we place our faith in predictions about the current Bitcoin halving, leading to a bull run? And if prices do inflate, will they stay there? TLDR: If the ‘Bitcoin halving’ and the crypto market has a relationship status, it would probably be: ‘It’s complicated…’! Quick recap - what is a Bitcoin halving event? Bitcoin operates using a technology known as blockchain (a secure digital ledger) that records transactions across a network of decentralized computers spread around the globe, ensuring transparency and immutability. Unlike traditional currencies, where new money can be printed by central banks and governments, the supply of Bitcoin is limited, and there will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins in existence, making it a deflationary digital currency. To understand the halving, let’s do a quick overview of a few key terms: A block is simply a batch of transactions - i.e., payments between people - that are bundled together and added to the list of previous blocks, making a blockchain! A blockchain miner is a participant in the network who uses computational power to validate and add these blocks (batches of transactions) to the blockchain. A block reward is the amount of new Bitcoin given to a blockchain miner for adding a new block to the chain. A Bitcoin halving is an in-built, pre-programmed event that takes place every 210,000 blocks or roughly every four years. During a halving event, the block reward is cut in half. Currently, mining a new block gets you a reward of 6.25 Bitcoin, and after halving, the reward drops to 3.125 Bitcoin. As more people adopt Bitcoin and demand rises, the halving ensures that supply growth slows down, creating an environment reminiscent of precious metals like gold. A halving event’s influence on price A fixed supply of 21 million Bitcoins means that, over time, these become increasingly scarce. Based on past experience, it is believed that the halving will have a profound economic impact on Bitcoin's ecosystem. With the reduction in block rewards, the flow of newly mined Bitcoins decreases, leading to a decrease in selling pressure from miners. In the past, halvings have been followed by periods of increased demand and price surges due to the dynamics of supply and demand. It is this history of post-halving price increases that has fueled the excitement and anticipation surrounding each event. It’s not that simple… However, while some analysts anticipate an upward trend (which has been the case historically post-halving), the reality is much more nuanced. These events spark widespread excitement but have also been followed by periods of consolidation and correction. Market dynamics, sentiment, and regulatory factors all influence Bitcoin's price trajectory, making a straight-line ‘ascent’ unlikely. Understanding the broader context The halving of Bitcoin block rewards is foundational to Bitcoin’s well-known four-year cycle, which is often referred to as the ‘halving cycle’. This cycle has been historically closely linked to price, with the cycle progressing through ‘Bull’ (rising prices); ‘Bear’ (falling prices); ‘Accumulation’ (a levelling out of prices) and ‘Expansion’ (steady growth). Importantly, it’s rarely smooth sailing within each of these phases, and there might be rallies, reactions, and a lot of volatility on (hopefully) the way up. ( depicting Bitcoin’s entire price history.) Chart Many analysts have also raised the possibility of a ‘Super Cycle’ off the back of the recently. These have led to an injection of investment in the industry over the last 3-4 months, setting out an unprecedented landscape in terms of all prior cycles. We have had several huge all-time highs (ATHs) hitting the market ahead of this halving and a number of new everyday investors with an interest in crypto as part of their investment portfolio. What this will do to the typical variance in price post-halving is still unknown. Bitcoin ETFs being approved Staying calm Given the crypto market’s volatility, strategies that seasoned investors often employ include: Dollar-cost averaging (DCA): Regularly invest fixed amounts regardless of market conditions to average out costs and reduce risk. The hold-on-for-dear-life (HODL) strategy: Hold onto assets long-term despite market fluctuations, focusing on fundamentals rather than short-term movements. Diversification: Spread investments across different assets (such as types of coins) to minimize risk from volatile market swings. It’s important that Bitcoin investors understand the basic essence of this market cycle, together with Bitcoin's long-term value proposition. This will empower them to ‘stay calm’ and not run aground (such as ‘panic selling’ prematurely) when the market hits rough seas. Only then will they be able to confidently navigate volatility and tap into its potential for the future.

What Everyday Investors Need to Know About a ‘Bitcoin Halving’ 

Ishan Pandey: Hi Mehdi, I am delighted to welcome you to our "Behind the Startup" series. Can you tell us what inspired you to create Exponential.fi? Thanks for having me, Ishan. The journey began during the 2018 bear market when I started guiding my family and friends into the crypto world. We aimed for a 10% exposure to , , and some Altcoins. By DeFi's summer of 2020, our collective portfolio had grown to eight figures. Mehdi Lebbar: Bitcoin Ethereum As passive investors, we wanted to earn yield on our crypto holdings. BlockFi and Celsius were not options for us because of the lack of transparency on where the yield comes from. We like DeFi’s transparency but investing in DeFi was too complex and inaccessible for most. This realization sparked the idea to build a platform that provides crypto holders with easy access to yield opportunities in DeFi. DeFi is a major leap towards productivity for humans, alongside AI and robotics, but it is the only one that allows most people to participate directly. This is why we care so much about making DeFi accessible. Ishan Pandey: Can you provide more details on how Exponential streamlines DeFi investment for users and expands access to opportunities that were once exclusive to traditional banking institutions? simplifies the DeFi investment process dramatically. Users can easily choose and invest in opportunities with a few clicks. We've implemented a from A to F for each yield opportunity with supporting research, so investors can make informed decisions. We also make moving and holding funds easier without the hassle of navigating through different blockchain networks or managing private keys. Our platform handles trade execution, and keeps client funds safe using advanced technologies and cold storage. Our platform makes DeFi investing as safe and easy as possible. Mehdi Lebbar: Exponential.fi risk rating system Ishan Pandey: Security is paramount in the DeFi space, especially considering the significant sums involved. Can you elaborate on the specific security measures implemented by Exponential.fi to safeguard user funds? is comprehensive —we are a safety-first platform. We use multi-party computation technology, which ensures that no single party can access funds without explicit permission and offers both security and fund recovery options. Additionally, we store assets in cold storage with stringent controls. Transactions are initiated, signed, and monitored across different systems. The initiating server only acts upon user requests, guaranteeing that all transactions performed are user-driven. This architecture is unique and ensures that users maintain full control over their funds at all times. Mehdi Lebbar: Our approach to security Ishan Pandey: How does Exponential navigate regulatory challenges to ensure compliance and foster long-term success for the platform and its users? As a US-based company registered with FinCEN, Exponential.fi proactively embraces compliance for long-term success. Transparency, trust, and adherence to rules are our guiding principles. While a compliant approach may be more challenging, it aligns with our commitment to make DeFi investing accessible to everyone. We carefully select decentralized contracts for assets that are not classified as securities, guided by a thorough legal framework to ensure we steer clear of securities listings. Mehdi Lebbar: Ishan Pandey: Can you discuss any strategies or mechanisms implemented by Exponential.fi to mitigate risks associated with smart contract vulnerabilities and potential exploits in the DeFi ecosystem? At Exponential.fi, we prioritize direct access to DeFi protocols. We do not take a cut from the yield to ensure our incentives remain aligned with our users' best interests. We've curated the top 5% of yield opportunities from extensive research on over 800 investments. I previously launched UberEats in London, and our philosophy was that whatever you ordered on the platform should be amazing and meet your specific needs. We are taking the same approach with Exponential. Mehdi Lebbar: Ishan Pandey: How do you ensure that users understand the risks associated with DeFi investments while still encouraging participation in yield-generation opportunities? We've developed an institutional-grade DeFi risk rating system, the most comprehensive of its kind, allowing users to gauge the risk level of each investment. Our platform offers detailed analyses of pools, protocols, assets, and chains, including an evaluation of interdependency risks within the DeFi ecosystem. We educate users through our reports available on our site, and also started a podcast named "Degen Responsibly," where we discuss risk with protocol builders in the public arena. This is very much in line with the DeFi principles of transparency and openness. Mehdi Lebbar: Ishan Pandey: Looking towards the future, how do you envision the role of cryptocurrency investing and DeFi in the broader financial ecosystem? Crypto has emerged as a new asset class, gaining recognition alongside stocks, bonds, commodities, and derivatives. Similarly, DeFi represents a new asset class, offering yield on top of crypto exposure. At Exponential.fi, we're laying the groundwork to make DeFi accessible to all and enable investors to discover, assess and invest in these new financial instruments — safely and easily. Mehdi Lebbar: Don’t forget to like and share the story!

Exponential.fi: Revolutionizing DeFi Accessibility for Crypto Investors

Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) Investors Flocking to Furrever Token (FURR) Amid Presale Success: More Than $620,000 Amassed Under a Month. In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, investors are constantly on the lookout for the next big opportunity. Recently, amid minor recoveries in Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) prices, all eyes have turned to the remarkable success story of . With an unprecedented presale offering promising up to 15X returns, FURR has captured the attention of seasoned investors and newcomers alike. In just under a month, the project has amassed an impressive sum exceeding $620,000, signaling a significant shift in investor sentiment towards meme coins with tangible value propositions. Furrever Token (FURR) Navigating Ethereum's Price Dynamics: Resilience, Resistance, and Recovery Ethereum (ETH) continues to exhibit resilience in the face of recent market fluctuations, with its current price hovering around $3,315, representing a marginal increase of nearly 2% since yesterday. The cryptocurrency initiated a strong upward momentum from the $3,500 support region, indicating a bullish sentiment among investors. Presently, ETH is trading below the $3,550 level and the 100-hour Simple Moving Average (SMA), encountering resistance particularly evident in the hourly ETH/USD chart around the $3,550 mark. To sustain its recovery, Ethereum must overcome a crucial resistance zone at the $3,600 level. A successful breach of this resistance could potentially fuel further upward momentum for the cryptocurrency. However, bears are actively defending the $3,650 and $3,680 resistance levels, suggesting that challenges remain ahead for ETH. In terms of immediate resistance, ETH faces hurdles near the $3,630 level, followed by critical levels at $3,650 and $3,680, the surpassing of which could signal a stronger uptrend for Ethereum. Failure to breach the $3,600 resistance may prompt a reversion to a downward trend. Currently, the initial support level lies around $3,500, with a more pronounced support near the $3,475 zone. A breakdown below this level could lead to a descent towards the $3,450 support level. Technical indicators indicate a bullish bias, with the hourly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) maintaining its upward trend, albeit with diminishing momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently below the 50 level, suggesting the possibility of increased selling pressure. While recent setbacks may have disappointed Ethereum investors, the cryptocurrency's repeated testing of the $3,500 support level in recent times hints at the potential for a swift recovery in its price. Solana (SOL) Resilience Amidst Market Volatility: 40% Surge in 30 Days, Eyes Further Growth Solana (SOL) has displayed remarkable resilience amidst recent market volatility. Despite a 6% decline last week, SOL has surged by an impressive 40% over the past 30 days and a staggering 760% over the past year, underscoring its potential strength in the medium to long term. The recent dip in price is likely a temporary retracement within a broader uptrend, according to analysts, who anticipate a bullish market sentiment for SOL as the next Bitcoin halving approaches this month. Examining SOL's current chart reveals some encouraging signs. While the price may appear low, indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) dipping below 30 and its 30-day average falling below the 200-day average suggest that a bottom may be near. Additionally, SOL continues to maintain a robust trading volume of approximately $4.3 billion, indicating sustained interest, particularly from institutional investors who view the dip as an opportunity, as evidenced by renewed accumulation by whales. The anticipated resurgence of SOL aligns with broader market trends, especially surrounding developments such as the upcoming Bitcoin halving and Ethereum ETFs. These factors, combined with SOL's solid fundamentals, signal potential for a rebound in the near future. Furthermore, SOL's value proposition extends beyond speculation, as the demand for NFTs and meme coins contributes to the increasing locked total value. This trend is expected to continue, further enhancing SOL's value proposition. Looking ahead, SOL could revisit $200 in the coming weeks and potentially reach $250 by summer, reflecting its resilience and growth potential. However, it's important to note that these developments are contingent on sharp declines in Bitcoin. Furrever Token (FURR) Presale Surpasses $620,000: A Whisker Away from Success In the bustling realm of cryptocurrency, emerges as a standout contender, boasting a presale campaign that has surged past $620,000 in under a month. This unprecedented achievement reflects the fervent enthusiasm surrounding FURR, driven by its promise of up to 15X returns and a vibrant, engaged community. Furrever Token (FURR) FURR's meteoric rise can be attributed to its unique proposition—an infusion of adorable cat imagery into the crypto landscape, offering investors not only financial gains but also a whimsical, enjoyable experience. This innovative approach has ignited a wave of excitement among investors, who eagerly anticipate the potential for substantial returns as FURR's presale progresses. At the heart of FURR's success lies its active and enthusiastic community, whose unwavering support has propelled the project to new heights. With each presale stage, FURR garners increased attention and participation as investors clamor to secure their place in this burgeoning ecosystem. The allure of FURR extends beyond its financial prospects, embodying a sense of camaraderie and shared joy that resonates deeply with users. As the presale marches forward, the hype surrounding FURR shows no signs of abating, fueling anticipation for what lies ahead in the journey toward mainstream adoption. With FURR's presale campaign on the cusp of completion, investors eagerly await the next chapter in this captivating saga. As the token's value continues to soar and its community flourishes, FURR stands poised to leave an indelible mark on the cryptocurrency landscape, one adorable paw print at a time. Discover the Most Exclusive Presale Opportunity of 2024 Now: | | Furrever Token Official Website Visit Furrever Token Presale Join Official Telegram Group Follow Official X Account This story was distributed as a release by ZEX MEDIA under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program . here

Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) Investors Flocking to Furrever Token (FURR) Amid Presale Success

সোলানা (SOL) এবং Ethereum (ETH) বিনিয়োগকারীরা Presale সাফল্যের মধ্যে Furrever টোকেন (FURR) তে ভিড় করছেন

Solana (SOL)- und Ethereum (ETH)-Investoren strömen nach erfolgreichem Vorverkauf zum Furrever Token (FURR)

Los inversores de Solana (SOL) y Ethereum (ETH) acuden en masa al token Furrever (FURR) en medio del éxito de la preventa

Les investisseurs de Solana (SOL) et d'Ethereum (ETH) affluent vers le jeton Furrever (FURR) au milieu du succès de la prévente

सोलाना (एसओएल) और एथेरियम (ईटीएच) निवेशक प्री-सेल सफलता के बीच फुर्रेवर टोकन (एफयूआरआर) की ओर आकर्षित हो रहे हैं

プレセールの成功を受けて、ソラナ（SOL）とイーサリアム（ETH）の投資家がファーリバートークン（FURR）に群がる

솔라나(SOL)와 이더리움(ETH) 투자자들이 사전 판매 성공 속에 Furrever Token(FURR)으로 몰려들고 있습니다.

Investidores Solana (SOL) e Ethereum (ETH) migrando para Furrever Token (FURR) em meio ao sucesso da pré-venda

Инвесторы Solana (SOL) и Ethereum (ETH) стекаются в токен Furrever (FURR) на фоне успеха предпродажной подготовки

Solana (SOL) ve Ethereum (ETH) Yatırımcıları Satış Öncesi Başarının Ortasında Furrever Token'a (FURR) Akın Ediyor

Các nhà đầu tư Solana (SOL) và Ethereum (ETH) đổ xô vào Furrever Token (FURR) trong bối cảnh bán trước thành công

Solana（SOL）和以太坊（ETH）投资者在预售成功中涌向 Furrever Token（FURR）

- a world-leading digital asset trading and management platform - is gearing up for the upcoming bull market with groundbreaking upgrades to its already rich offer of Web3 tools and services. L7 The company bolstered its key offerings, including , , , and , and doubled down on its bold rebranding strategy with new cutting-edge features, such as Farms, 7 Pool, an IDO platform, UI enhancements, and performance optimizations. These major changes should help investors and innovators everywhere navigate the crypto landscape and reap the benefits of Web3 asset management. DEX CEX Crypto Card L7 Labs According to L7 representatives, the platform grew its community to over 150,000 members across more than 100 countries in less than a year since May 2023. L7 Rebranding is a Major Boost for Investors The crypto market has been attracting new investments since the start of 2024 on the back of a thrilling bull run. Most assets are surging in value, with Bitcoin trading north of $70,000. Meanwhile, technological advances in blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and decentralized finance (DeFi) spark innovative applications and products almost daily. All these events point to a historical year when Web3 takes over and digital assets become standard investments in most portfolios worth their salt. At first sight, it seems the perfect timing to dive into the landscape of digital assets. However, exploring it for lucrative opportunities is challenging even for seasoned investors, not to mention crypto beginners with limited skills and experience. L7 uses its innovative solutions to provide a reliable platform that focuses on enhancing users' earning options. It caters to the current needs of investors, regardless of their knowledge of digital assets, and anticipates the upcoming bull market with unprecedented growth potential. The diversity of is one of the standout features attracting investors worldwide. For example, users can use the Basic Farms, Gold Shovel Farms, or Initial Farms to access multiple crypto-earning possibilities. Moreover, they contribute to increasing the value of L7's native token, , and, subsequently, the ecosystem's growth. L7 farms $LSD Additionally, investors can use the Single Crypto Earn option in the farm to maximize the high yield of their idle assets. 7 Pool Moreover, the feature allows them to quickly cash out their earnings via a secure system empowered by MasterCard. Crypto Card More importantly, L7 integrated the helpful feedback from its community to create a seamless and secure investment environment addressing their needs specifically. This process led to significant UI/UX enhancements, improving user experience with intuitive and engaging navigation on the platform. How Project Developers Can Benefit from L7's New Features L7 aims to be more than just another digital asset management platform. The company wants to play a significant role in nurturing new, high-quality projects that can enrich the Web3 space. Its fast-developing ecosystem provides visibility, support, and strategic partnerships for promising initiatives, developers, and innovators. The platform’s new service, , acts as an incubator for potentially successful projects. Its Grant Program provides an all-encompassing support, including funding, brand exposure, community engagement, marketing strategies, and technical guidance. L7 Labs Developers and creators can rely on L7 Labs to launch their projects into the increasingly competitive crypto landscape. This feature accelerates project development and helps them reach a global audience, gain market traction, and attract investors. Since its implementation, L7 Labs has successfully completed IDOs for two projects, . These early accomplishments prove the platform’s commitment to launching high-potential ventures with maximum efficiency. Loserchick and NEO Fantasy L7 Provides a Sneak Peek into a Web3-Dominated Future L7 stands out as a one-stop shop for digital asset management and earning solutions in the Web3 landscape. Its recent rebranding shows the work going on behind the scenes, resulting in innovative features and unique opportunities for investors and creators worldwide. James Lucas, CEO of L7 DEX, believes much of the platform’s success is due to the unwavering support of its growing community. Its ranks are now bolstered not only by serious investors but by ingenious developers as well. said Lucas. "The support from our investor community has been instrumental in our growth. We're now seeing a powerful community of innovators emerge,” L7 helps innovators shape the Web3 space and anticipate its future technological domination with new, promising initiatives via L7 Labs. James Lucas recently commented on the platform’s incubator feature: "Our platform serves as a bridge connecting investors with high-potential projects, fostering a cycle of investment and innovation that fuels the growth of the Web3 space. We welcome innovators to join our Grant Program, and together, let's shape the future of Web3. L7's impact in the emerging Web3 world is already palpable. The platform pledges its full commitment to its pioneering role in redefining the digital asset ecosystem. And considering the company's knack for continuous development and improvements, we can look forward to future upgrades, keeping the platform up-to-date with the dynamic changes in the market. About L7 L7 connects investors with high-potential projects, offering diverse investment and allocation services. With a broad network and industry resources, L7 provides multiple solutions to clients, including venture capital in digital assets, startup project incubation, and financial management services. Its portfolio comprises various products and services, such as Centralized Exchanges (CEXs), Decentralized Exchanges ( ), Crypto Cards, Labs, and Initial DEX Offerings (IDO). DEXs To learn more about its services and join its community, visit L7's and follow them on social media: | | . official website X (Twitter) Telegram Discord This story was distributed under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/

L7 Takes Investors and Innovators on Bold Upgrading Journey Ahead of Imminent Bull Market

The cost-per-click or what you pay for each click on your online ads rose last year by and . This is a worrying trend and, as a start-up, growth is your top priority and your marketing budget needs to get you maximum bang for the buck. Often, successful founders and venture capitalists advise startups to have a narrow focus and to try solving a clear identifiable problem for a . Extrapolating this, you could apply your on who you market your product to and how. 9% for ads on Google 19% for those on Amazon small cohort narrow focus Personal experience In my previous role as Head of Growth for a venture-backed menswear direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup in India, I had to find ways to launch a new product with a dramatically low budget: the pandemic had just struck and our anticipated next round of venture funding looked further away than before. So, I had to get creative and figure out cost-effective ways to still launch the product that we had already developed. Our marketing expenses were high because we relied on social media marketing and influencer marketing that were almost entirely in English. Looking into our customer data, I realized that a substantial percentage of our existing customers lived in Indian states that had their own regional languages; for instance, the state of Gujarat has a majority that speaks Gujarati, the local language of the state. About do not count English as their first or second language. Such regional languages don’t receive the same level of attention from digital marketers; this lack of attention meant that there was a lower demand for marketing in such languages, leading to lower costs. Utilizing our analysis of customer data and the target states we then identified, we worked with influencers in those local language to execute our launch. It was a success with revenues from those regions more than doubling in a matter of months. 80% of Indians United States: a case in point Looking at the United States with a similar lens of marketing in a non-English language, the Hispanic people stand out. As of July 2022, the Hispanic population in the United States was estimated at (19.1% of the total population), making them the country’s largest racial or ethnic minority. The Hispanic population between 2010 and 2022, significantly more than the nation’s 8% overall population growth. They also have a , which is 8.8 years less than the overall median age of the overall population. In the recent two decades, there has been a steady increase in affluence amongst Hispanics in the United States. In fact, out of all the affluent subgroups in the United States, Hispanics now represent the largest, with particular growth among the younger generations. Today, , compared to one in fifteen affluent boomers/seniors. So, the Hispanic population has a few traits that make it quite attractive as a target audience for marketers. 63.7 million grew 26% median age of 30 one in five affluent Gen Zs is Hispanic Looking further into how they access the internet, a demonstrates that 32% of U.S Hispanic consumers search the internet in both English and Spanish while a further 16% consumes content solely in Spanish. This is important to note: this means that you can digitally target a significantly attractive audience in a language other than English. Further, because demand for Spanish keywords is lower than that for English keywords in the United States, it is relatively more cost effective to advertise online in Spanish. Valley Family Health, a chain of medical clinics in Los Angeles decided to run an and realized that Spanish keywords’ cost per click was in the range of $0.59 to $2.75 while it would cost more than $6 for English. In addition, of some randomly selected popular keywords shows that some Spanish keywords could cost almost 90% less than those in English. Thus, overall, there is an attractive population that accesses the web in a language besides English and whose advertising cost is considerably lower – all the perfect ingredients for startups and marketers to observe and act on. Google study online campaign a review Things to note if you decide to target the Hispanic population in the United States If you decide to focus on marketing to the Hispanic population in the United States, you should be careful about a few things. A found that Hispanics do not just want brands to speak Spanish but also to speak it with respect and accuracy. In this context, literal translation could be very tricky as those interviewed in Meta’s study indicated that they often see content translated from English to Spanish very poorly and literally. This might be something to be careful about if you use a generative AI or online tool to translate; it might be necessary to have a Spanish speaker either fully translate or review the content translated by an AI tool. The other important insight was that Hispanics want marketing content to be culturally relevant. This would entail using Spanish-speaking actors or culturally relevant humor in marketing materials. Lastly, another (again commissioned by Meta) showed that 79% of Hispanics accessed the Internet on a mobile device – something to keep in mind when you are deciding what format to advertise in. study commissioned by Meta study by IPSOS MediaCT Choosing the less trodden path can be better for your marketing expenses. From my experiences, I can safely say that investing your energies and resources as a start-up on a language that is not spoken by the majority but is still spoken by a large enough population can make a tremendous difference to your growth efforts. In the context of the United States, I believe that the Hispanic population deserves more of your marketing attention. Focusing on them could very well set you up for success.

Why Startups Need to Invest in “Non-English” Marketing 

In the ever-evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), distinguishing fleeting trends from genuine investment opportunities requires keen insight. Amidst this dynamic backdrop, Kelp ( ) emerges as a harbinger of innovation, offering early adopters a golden opportunity to partake in what could be the next big leap in DeFi. KELP KELP’s introduction of an AI-driven platform for digital asset management and trading not only sets a new benchmark in the sector but also opens up avenues for exponential returns for those quick to grasp its potential. A Paradigm Shift in DeFi At its core, KELP transcends the conventional boundaries of DeFi through its Autonomous Trading Engine (K.A.T.E.), an designed to automate and optimize trading strategies. This AI-driven approach promises to revolutionize how investors interact with the crypto market, offering a level of analysis, speed, and efficiency previously unavailable to the individual trader. By harnessing the power of AI, KELP aims to democratize trading success, making sophisticated investment strategies accessible to all, irrespective of their market expertise or capital base. artificial intelligence system KELP's Monetary Innovation: A Beacon of Stability In a market characterized by volatility, KELP introduces a designed to stabilize its token value. This forward-thinking approach dynamically adjusts the token's supply based on real-time market conditions, aiming to mitigate the abrupt price fluctuations that often deter would-be investors. This stability is not just a boon for traders but also paves the way for KELP's broader adoption as a reliable medium for transactions and savings, further enhancing its investment appeal. novel monetary policy The Pre-Sale Phenomenon: Timing is Everything The buzz surrounding KELP's presale underscores the crypto community's recognition of its groundbreaking potential. With the presale quickly filling up, the urgency for prospective investors to secure their position at an early stage is palpable. The initial offering price of $0.0082 represents not just an entry point into an innovative DeFi project but an investment in KELP's vision of a more accessible, efficient, and stable financial future. As the sale progresses and the available tokens dwindle, those who act swiftly stand to gain the most from KELP's anticipated ascent in the DeFi marketplace. Why KELP Stands Out Among the Crowd What sets KELP apart is not just its technological prowess but also its comprehensive ecosystem, which is designed to cater to a wide array of DeFi needs. From its decentralized exchange ( ) to staking platforms and beyond, KELP is building a holistic financial environment underpinned by AI's power. This not only enhances the utility and value of the KELP token but also ensures that KELP remains at the forefront of the DeFi evolution, adapting and growing in response to the market's changing needs. DEX A Call to Action for Visionary Investors For visionary investors, KELP represents a confluence of opportunity, innovation, and potential unmatched in the current DeFi landscape. Investing in KELP is more than just a speculative venture; it's a stake in the future of finance, where AI and blockchain technology merge to create more equitable, efficient, and stable financial systems. As the pre-sale forges ahead, the time to join this groundbreaking journey is now. Those who recognize the transformative power of KELP and act with alacrity stand to reap the rewards of being early adopters in a project poised for exponential growth. Seizing the Moment In the realm of cryptocurrency, where the next big thing is always just around the corner, KELP shines as a beacon for those seeking not just to participate in the DeFi revolution but to lead it. The convergence of AI and blockchain technology within KELP's platform offers a rare combination of innovation, utility, and potential for significant returns. As KELP’s presale advances, the window for becoming part of this pioneering venture at an early stage narrows. Investors and crypto enthusiasts are thus urged to seize this golden opportunity, embracing the chance to be at the vanguard of a DeFi evolution that promises not just to change how we trade and invest but to redefine our very understanding of financial empowerment and success. Join the wave of early adopters eyeing exponential returns, and let KELP be your vessel to navigate the promising waters of DeFi's future. Visit today and take the first step towards securing your place in this exciting journey toward reimagining finance. Kelp | | Website Twitter Telegram This story was distributed as a release by BTCWire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/

Investing in KELP: An Opportunity for Early Adopters Eyeing Exponential Return

KELP-তে বিনিয়োগ করা: প্রারম্ভিক গ্রহণকারীদের জন্য একটি সুযোগ যা সূচকীয় রিটার্নের দিকে নজর দিচ্ছে

In KELP investieren: Eine Chance für Early Adopters, die eine exponentielle Rendite anstreben

Invertir en KELP: una oportunidad para los primeros usuarios que buscan un rendimiento exponencial

Investir dans KELP : une opportunité pour les premiers utilisateurs qui envisagent un rendement exponentiel

केईएलपी में निवेश: शुरुआती अपनाने वालों के लिए एक अवसर जो तेजी से रिटर्न पर नजर रख रहे हैं

KELPへの投資：指数関数的なリターンを狙う早期導入者にとってのチャンス

KELP에 투자: 기하급수적인 수익을 목표로 하는 얼리 어답터를 위한 기회

Investindo no KELP: uma oportunidade para os primeiros usuários que buscam um retorno exponencial

Инвестирование в KELP: возможность для первых пользователей, рассчитывающих на экспоненциальную отдачу

KELP'e Yatırım Yapmak: Üstel Getiri Bekleyen Erken Benimseyenler için Bir Fırsat

Đầu tư vào KELP: Cơ hội cho những người áp dụng sớm hướng tới lợi nhuận theo cấp số nhân

投资 KELP：早期采用者寻求指数回报的机会

Data-driven investing is reshaping the landscape of the financial markets, particularly in the realm of stock investments. This strategy diverges from traditional investment approaches by employing a comprehensive analysis of vast datasets through statistical and algorithmic methods. Understanding Data-Driven Investing Data-driven investing is a strategy that relies and algorithmic processes to make investment decisions. This analysis is in-depth of multiple datasets, including traditional and public web data storage. heavily on statistical analysis Traditional methods may depend more on fundamental or technical analysis alone, but data-driven investing uses vast datasets to analyze market trends, predict future movements, and make stock trading decisions. This approach leverages historical and real-time data, applying complex models and algorithms to interpret and act on the information. The more data, you can argue, of the investment. Call it a complete picture. the better the potential The unique advantage of data-driven investing lies in its objectivity and efficiency. It minimizes human bias and emotional influences. It offers a more systematic and analytical framework that investors are favoring for making investment choices. The depth and breadth of data analyzed in this approach uncovers insights investors can overlook in more conventional analyses. That can potentially lead to better-informed and more strategic investment decisions. Making it Manageable Of course, that sounds complex. Mass amounts of data are overwhelming even for the geekiest data analysts. And yes, while data-driven investing presents numerous advantages, it poses significant challenges with time and the expertise required to process and analyze large data volumes. You can read all the data you want, but do you understand it? And even if you do, can you remember what you read at the start of the analysis compared to the end? Probably not. That's where are becoming essential, especially when applying them to stock market investments. The trouble is that the overwhelming majority of companies are leveraging AI simply to curate market insights without offering actionable or valuable insights to investors. advanced technologies like AI Unlike conventional implementation, illustrates how leveraging AI to parse extensive data from various sources is able to refine the data into valuable insights for investors, which is the direction that data-driven investing should go in. FINQ’s 2023 financial analysis report The example of FINQ, particularly with its FINQLAST portfolio, underscores the potential of AI in enhancing investment returns and providing a competitive edge in the stock market. Using Data for Stock Market Success can offer substantial advantages over traditional approaches. By integrating big data and AI, investors can gain a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, uncover investment opportunities, and more accurately anticipate market trends. This method offers a scalable way to apply data-driven strategies across diverse investment portfolios, allowing investors to customize their strategies based on AI-generated insights. Data-driven investing Data-driven investing represents a significant move forward in how investors approach stock investment and how we analyze massive data sets to improve investments. And we're only at the beginning. In an era of information overload, the ability to sift through vast amounts of data and extract meaningful insights is invaluable. Data-driven investing allows for this by employing advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques. These technologies can analyze historical and real-time data, identifying patterns that humans might overlook. The result is a more informed investment decision-making process, grounded in a comprehensive analysis rather than gut feeling or incomplete information. This methodology democratizes investing by leveling the playing field. Small investors, equipped with AI-driven tools, can access the same level of analysis as large institutions, enabling them to make decisions with greater confidence and strategic insight. This shift could potentially disrupt traditional investment paradigms, making the market more accessible and equitable.

How Data-Driven Investing Impacts Markets

It may not have been the cuts that some speculators had hoped for back in Q4, but the news that the US Federal Reserve were set to cut rates three times throughout 2024 helped to push all three major stock indexes towards new record highs following its March meeting. The prospect of rate cuts will be music to the ears of risk-taking investors, with the prospect of greater confidence levels and stronger liquidity helping to drive markets higher. Riding the wave of good news was the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite, all of which added posted of between 0.2% and 0.7% as the anticipation of upcoming cuts grew. healthy gains Although the Fed opted to keep rates unchanged in March, new forecasts confirmed plans for three 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2024 in a move that improved optimism throughout Wall Street. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also hinted that rate cuts will take place provided that the US economy continues to grow as expected, and downplayed the impact of the in inflation that took place in January and February. As a result, markets anticipate a of a rate cut arriving by June. unexpected rises 72% chance The largely optimistic note saw Wall Street’s chip stocks perform exceptionally well, with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) soaring to yet further highs while the positive sentiment dovetailed for Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ:MT) stock which has now shown Q1 growth of 45% following an report. impressive earnings Provided that the Fed’s anticipation of economic growth meets expectations, it’s likely that higher flows of investor optimism will manifest itself in Wall Street’s tech stocks and various riskier plays that would’ve seemed too hot to handle as recently as 2022. So, is it time for the good times to roll once more? Winning the Battle with Inflation Throughout 2022 and 2023, the economic landscape throughout the US was punctuated by a hawkish monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. Soaring inflation prompted by the post-pandemic recovery and supply chain squeezes throughout industries saw inflation peak at 9.1% in June 2022. By late 2023, optimism began to grow that rate hikes may finally be over, and that cuts may be on the way as soon as Q1 2024. However, January and February of the new year brought more concern. Inflation began to rise unexpectedly, causing more investors to fear that expectations over cuts may be short lived. Despite this, Powell highlighted that recent inflation worries were likely down in part to ‘seasonal effects,’ and although the bank would take the available data seriously, it shouldn’t impact its transition into a more dovish stance. "It certainly hasn't raised anyone's confidence; but I would say that the story is really essentially the same, and that is of inflation coming down gradually toward 2% on a sometimes bumpy path," . explained Powell "We've got nine months of 2.5% inflation now. We've had two months of bumpy inflation; it's going to be a bumpy ride." While the anticipation of cuts has seen investor sentiment become more positive on Wall Street, other investors have sought to move quickly in of advantageous interest rates while they’re still available. taking advantage According to fund tracker EPFR, $22.8 billion has flooded into corporate bond funds in 2024 before anticipated rate cuts impacted yields. The data represents the brightest start to a year since 2019. Big Tech Wins Investor Confidence Wall Street’s brightening outlook saw in the wake of the Fed’s March meeting. US stock futures rally Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 30 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, and the tech-oriented Nasdaq climbed 0.3% moving into the quieter Easter Weekend period for markets as investors began to bet on clearing skies over US stocks. Crucially, this growing interest in the performance of US markets falls in-line with more bullish revisions of where indexes like the S&P 500 is likely to be by the end of the year. Notably, John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer, has raised expectations for the S&P 500 by 5% to a year ending benchmark of 5,500–representing a strong increase on the initial specified target of 5,200. "All of the above prompts us to increase our year-end price target acknowledging the possibility that we might need to raise the target price again later this year should this economic and market outlook prove us too conservative in our projections," . wrote Stoltzfus Even more bullish is the prediction of a team of Goldman Sachs strategists led by David Kostin who suggested that the S&P 500 could be driven to thanks to big tech rallies in one scenario where megacaps foster growth of 15%. 6,000 this year However, the team also highlighted one prospective scenario that could see the index crash to 4,500. The End of Risk? Although markets have become more optimistic off the back of the Federal Reserve’s March meeting, the performance of inflation between now and June will have a major impact on whether investors retain their confidence in Wall Street’s megacap tech stocks. Another confounding factor may be the continued escalation of geopolitical tensions and a prospective tumultuous presidential election in November, which could be intensified should it become a close-run event. There’s also the danger that markets have already long factored in the inevitability of rate cuts, meaning that there may be less distance to run when the hotly anticipated cuts finally occur. “It is important to realise that the market has changed the paradigm from ‘will there be a rate cut?’ to ‘when?’,” , head of investment research at Freedom Finance Europe. explained Maxim Manturov “In other words, the markets have built into expectations a rate cut soon, and even if it comes later, from a fundamental perspective it won't have much of an impact given the solid Q4 gains for much of the S&P 500 index. And even though expectations for a Fed rate cut have been pushed back to a later date, the threat of a rate hike is off the table for now.” While we’re likely to see the positive sentiment flow back into Wall Street as expectations for rate cuts continue to grow, the impact they’ll have on the risky stocks that have helped to facilitate such a strong end to 2023 may have already been priced in. This means that optimism should be balanced with caution in navigating the Fed’s new dovish stance.

Risk Appetite Floods Back Into Wall Street as Rate Cut Confidence Soars for Investors

ঝুঁকির ক্ষুধা বন্যা ওয়াল স্ট্রিটে ফিরে এসেছে কারণ বিনিয়োগকারীদের জন্য রেট কাটের আস্থা বেড়েছে

Die Risikobereitschaft kehrt an die Wall Street zurück, da das Vertrauen der Anleger in Zinssenkungen steigt

El apetito por el riesgo vuelve a inundar Wall Street a medida que aumenta la confianza de los inversores en el recorte de tipos

L’appétit pour le risque revient à Wall Street alors que la confiance des investisseurs en matière de réduction des taux monte en flèche

निवेशकों के लिए दर में कटौती का विश्वास बढ़ने से वॉल स्ट्रीट में जोखिम की भूख फिर से बढ़ गई है

投資家の利下げに対する信頼感が高まる中、リスク選好がウォール街に再び流入

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This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Ayei E. Ibor, Trustworthy Digital Infrastructure for Identity Systems, The Alan Turing Institute, United Kingdom; (2) Mark Hooper, Trustworthy Digital Infrastructure for Identity Systems, The Alan Turing Institute, United Kingdom; (3) Carsten Maple, Trustworthy Digital Infrastructure for Identity Systems, The Alan Turing Institute, United Kingdom; (4) Gregory Epiphaniou, WMG, University of Warwick, United Kingdom. Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Background Review of Literature Methodology Discussion of Findings Conclusion and Future Work & References 4. Methodology To underscore the importance of interoperability in developing countries, an investigation and comparison of current interoperability solutions in the identity ecosystem was performed. This investigation identified the current limitations of existing solutions and provided the basis for our findings, which are relevant to achieving interoperability for foundational identity systems in developing nations. As a guide, we have presented an approach for the investigation of requirements in Figure 2. The approach in Figure 2 is an easy stepwise guide. The steps include: i) Identify key processes against which baseline requirements should be derived: these processes are already identified in this work. ii) Define common interoperability criteria for eID schemes in candidate countries: this is an important step that must be fulfilled based on the identified key processes of step 1. iii) Baseline requirements against common interoperability criteria, select and compare country-specific eID schemes with current interoperability solutions such as eIDAS and X-Road: this step allows for the identification of common functionalities among eID schemes relative to defined common interoperability criteria. iv) Decide on the benchmarking requirements: it is important to decide on the benchmarking requirements to adequately scope the functional requirements useful for a fully functional interoperable system. v) Use benchmarking requirements against specific eID schemes: using benchmarking requirements against specific eID schemes is useful for identifying missing requirements and functionalities. vi) Identify and scope common functional requirements between eID schemes: this is a significant step that ensures that all requirements for interoperability are adequately captured. vii) Perform requirements gap analysis by identifying missing requirements between eID schemes for all processes defined and recording the differences between eID schemes: the missing requirements must be identified in this step concerning the processes defined in step 1. All significant differences between eID schemes must be recorded (e.g. in Africa and Europe). viii) Define missing capabilities to fulfil newly established requirements: it may be necessary to define missing capabilities in the investigated eID schemes that are relevant to the identified requirements to realise an interoperable identity system. However, this may not be the case where such eID schemes fulfil most of the baseline requirements for interoperability. 4.1 Current Interoperability Solutions For the creation of effective, long-lasting, and usable identity ecosystems, interoperability is essential. Two major interoperability solutions in the identity ecosystem are discussed in this research. These include the Estonian X-Road and the electronic identification and trust services (eIDAS) of the European Union. X-Road is a data exchange layer solution that implements the interoperability of information systems. It allows organisations to exchange data through a secure channel over the Internet. This solution is centrally managed but supports a distributed exchange layer that provides a standardised and secure channel for producing and consuming services (X-Road, 2023a, 2023b). X-Road enhances the confidentiality, integrity, and interoperability between organisations that rely on it for data exchange (Bakhtina et al., 2022; Saputro et al., 2020). Jointly implemented by Estonia and Finland, it has been adopted by several countries and organisations (Saputro et al., 2020). As stated in Solvak et al. (2019), X-Road establishes online connections between service providers and data registries (such as the Population Register, Health Insurance Register, etc.). The citizens who use the X-Road system only give their information to the government once, and the public authority then stores and exchanges the information among itself via the X-Road system (Bhattarai et al., 2019). By signing the messages with the X-Road member's signature key and using a mutually authorised Transport Layer Security (TLS) channel, security servers guarantee the integrity and secrecy of the exchanged messages. By recording the exchanged messages and routinely timestamping the message logs, the signed communications' long-term evidential value is protected. To obtain information on the validity of certificates and timestamp-signed messages, the security servers communicate with trust services. In terms of message exchange, the trust service calls are asynchronous (X-Road, 2023c, 2023d). To exchange messages between a service client and a service provider, three protocols are used. These include X-Road message protocol, X-Road message transport protocol, and OCSP response retrieval protocol (X-Road, 2020). When an interested party such as an organisation joins an X-Road ecosystem, certificates issued by a reputable Certification Authority (CA) are used to verify the identification of each organization and security server. Each security server serves as the technical entry point that manages access control on the organisation level during the data exchange process between registered X-Road members (European Commission, 2023a; X-Road, 2023a). The combination of timestamping and a digital signature ensures that data delivered via X-Road cannot be disputed. On the other hand, eIDAS is a European Union’s framework to ensure that electronic transactions between businesses, citizens, and public agencies are safer and more efficient, regardless of the European country they take place in. It is established by a European Regulation that was implemented in 2014. By introducing a common framework for eID and trust services, the eIDAS regulation makes it easier to supply business services across the EU. It encourages interoperability across the 28 EU nations, making certain that nations mutually recognise each other's electronic identities and trust services across borders (Mocanu et al., 2019). The goal of electronic identification is to completely transform how customers engage with online services. The Member States of the EU may choose to identify citizens electronically. A small number of Member States have created national programs to provide their citizens with electronic identity (eID), with greatly diverse architectures (Lips, Bharosa and Draheim, 2020). National systems, therefore, vary not only in the volume of citizen data they process but also in the degree of data protection they provide to this data. As claimed by Cuijpers and Schroers (2014) and Hölbl, Kežmah and Kompara (2023), businesses and customers can more easily access services or conduct commercial transactions by using electronic identity, or eID, to identify who they are (identification process) and demonstrate that they are who they claim to be (authentication process). Similarly, the regulation stipulates that it will be necessary for all EU nations to accept notified eID systems from other nations by September 2018. When conducting electronic transactions, especially those between firms and clients who are based in another EU country, trust services attempt to improve the trust of EU residents and enterprises (Sharif et al., 2022). The trust services in eIDAS as discussed in ANSSI (2023) and European Commission (2023b) include Electronic Signature (eSignature), Electronic Seal (eSeal), Electronic Timestamp (eTimestamp), Website Authentication Certificates (WACs), and Electronic Registered Delivery Service (eDelivery). eIDAS has been exploited by both the public and private sectors in the EU. Some of the sectors that have benefited from the regulation include the financial services, online retail, transport, and professional services sectors. One of the largest potential beneficiaries of eID and trust services is the financial services industry due to the possibility of enormous commercial opportunities and enhanced cross-border services (Cuijpers and Schroers, 2014; European Commission, 2023b). To meet rising client demand for online services as well as stricter compliance requirements, the identification, authentication, and safeguarding of transactions in the financial services sector are becoming increasingly digitised. 4.2 Comparison of X-Road and eIDAS as Interoperability Solutions The comparison of X-Road and eIDAS is given in Figure 3. This comparison is performed based on identity creation and management, proof of identity, creating and issuing identity credentials, issuing a derived credential, managing the identity credential lifecycle, granting access to an identity holder, data exchange mechanism, security of identification data, and privacy of identification data. This paper is available on under CC 4.0 license. Arxiv

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