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The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . MR. BROUNE HAS MADE UP HIS MIND here MR. BROUNE HAS MADE UP HIS MIND. "And now I have something to say to you." Mr. Broune as he thus spoke to Lady Carbury rose up to his feet and then sat down again. There was an air of perturbation about him which was very manifest to the lady, and the cause and coming result of which she thought that she understood. "The susceptible old goose is going to do something highly ridiculous and very disagreeable." It was thus that she spoke to herself of the scene that she saw was prepared for her, but she did not foresee accurately the shape in which the susceptibility of the "old goose" would declare itself. "Lady Carbury," said Mr. Broune, standing up a second time, "we are neither of us so young as we used to be." "No, indeed;—and therefore it is that we can afford to ourselves the luxury of being friends. Nothing but age enables men and women to know each other intimately." This speech was a great impediment to Mr. Broune's progress. It was evidently intended to imply that he at least had reached a time of life at which any allusion to love would be absurd. And yet, as a fact, he was nearer fifty than sixty, was young of his age, could walk his four or five miles pleasantly, could ride his cob in the park with as free an air as any man of forty, and could afterwards work through four or five hours of the night with an easy steadiness which nothing but sound health could produce. Mr. Broune, thinking of himself and his own circumstances, could see no reason why he should not be in love. "I hope we know each other intimately at any rate," he said somewhat lamely. "Oh, yes;—and it is for that reason that I have come to you for advice. Had I been a young woman I should not have dared to ask you." "I don't see that. I don't quite understand that. But it has nothing to do with my present purpose. When I said that we were neither of us so young as we once were, I uttered what was a stupid platitude,—a foolish truism." "I did not think so," said Lady Carbury smiling. "Or would have been, only that I intended something further." Mr. Broune had got himself into a difficulty and hardly knew how to get out of it. "I was going on to say that I hoped we were not too old to—love." Foolish old darling! What did he mean by making such an ass of himself? This was worse even than the kiss, as being more troublesome and less easily pushed on one side and forgotten. It may serve to explain the condition of Lady Carbury's mind at the time if it be stated that she did not even at this moment suppose that the editor of the "Morning Breakfast Table" intended to make her an offer of marriage. She knew, or thought she knew, that middle-aged men are fond of prating about love, and getting up sensational scenes. The falseness of the thing, and the injury which may come of it, did not shock her at all. Had she known that the editor professed to be in love with some lady in the next street, she would have been quite ready to enlist the lady in the next street among her friends that she might thus strengthen her own influence with Mr. Broune. For herself such make-belief of an improper passion would be inconvenient, and therefore to be avoided. But that any man, placed as Mr. Broune was in the world,—blessed with power, with a large income, with influence throughout all the world around him, courted, fêted, feared and almost worshipped,—that he should desire to share her fortunes, her misfortunes, her struggles, her poverty and her obscurity, was not within the scope of her imagination. There was a homage in it, of which she did not believe any man to be capable,—and which to her would be the more wonderful as being paid to herself. She thought so badly of men and women generally, and of Mr. Broune and herself as a man and a woman individually, that she was unable to conceive the possibility of such a sacrifice. "Mr. Broune," she said, "I did not think that you would take advantage of the confidence I have placed in you to annoy me in this way." "To annoy you, Lady Carbury! The phrase at any rate is singular. After much thought I have determined to ask you to be my wife. That I should be—annoyed, and more than annoyed by your refusal, is a matter of course. That I ought to expect such annoyance is perhaps too true. But you can extricate yourself from the dilemma only too easily." The word "wife" came upon her like a thunder-clap. It at once changed all her feelings towards him. She did not dream of loving him. She felt sure that she never could love him. Had it been on the cards with her to love any man as a lover, it would have been some handsome spendthrift who would have hung from her neck like a nether millstone. This man was a friend to be used,—to be used because he knew the world. And now he gave her this clear testimony that he knew as little of the world as any other man. Mr. Broune of the "Daily Breakfast Table" asking her to be his wife! But mixed with her other feelings there was a tenderness which brought back some memory of her distant youth, and almost made her weep. That a man,—such a man,—should offer to take half her burdens, and to confer upon her half his blessings! What an idiot! But what a God! She had looked upon the man as all intellect, alloyed perhaps by some passionless remnants of the vices of his youth; and now she found that he not only had a human heart in his bosom, but a heart that she could touch. How wonderfully sweet! How infinitely small! It was necessary that she should answer him—and to her it was only natural that she should at first think what answer would best assist her own views without reference to his. It did not occur to her that she could love him; but it did occur to her that he might lift her out of her difficulties. What a benefit it would be to her to have a father, and such a father, for Felix! How easy would be a literary career to the wife of the editor of the "Morning Breakfast Table!" And then it passed through her mind that somebody had told her that the man was paid £3,000 a year for his work. Would not the world, or any part of it that was desirable, come to her drawing-room if she were the wife of Mr. Broune? It all passed through her brain at once during that minute of silence which she allowed herself after the declaration was made to her. But other ideas and other feelings were present to her also. Perhaps the truest aspiration of her heart had been the love of freedom which the tyranny of her late husband had engendered. Once she had fled from that tyranny and had been almost crushed by the censure to which she had been subjected. Then her husband's protection and his tyranny had been restored to her. After that the freedom had come. It had been accompanied by many hopes never as yet fulfilled, and embittered by many sorrows which had been always present to her; but still the hopes were alive and the remembrance of the tyranny was very clear to her. At last the minute was over and she was bound to speak. "Mr. Broune," she said, "you have quite taken away my breath. I never expected anything of this kind." And now Mr. Broune's mouth was opened, and his voice was free. "Lady Carbury," he said, "I have lived a long time without marrying, and I have sometimes thought that it would be better for me to go on in the same way to the end. I have worked so hard all my life that when I was young I had no time to think of love. And, as I have gone on, my mind has been so fully employed, that I have hardly realised the want which nevertheless I have felt. And so it has been with me till I fancied, not that I was too old for love, but that others would think me so. Then I met you. As I said at first, perhaps with scant gallantry, you also are not as young as you once were. But you keep the beauty of your youth, and the energy, and something of the freshness of a young heart. And I have come to love you. I speak with absolute frankness, risking your anger. I have doubted much before I resolved upon this. It is so hard to know the nature of another person. But I think I understand yours;—and if you can confide your happiness with me, I am prepared to intrust mine to your keeping." Poor Mr. Broune! Though endowed with gifts peculiarly adapted for the editing of a daily newspaper, he could have had but little capacity for reading a woman's character when he talked of the freshness of Lady Carbury's young mind! And he must have surely been much blinded by love, before convincing himself that he could trust his happiness to such keeping. "You do me infinite honour. You pay me a great compliment," ejaculated Lady Carbury. "Well?" "How am I to answer you at a moment? I expected nothing of this. As God is to be my judge it has come upon me like a dream. I look upon your position as almost the highest in England,—on your prosperity as the uttermost that can be achieved." "That prosperity, such as it is, I desire most anxiously to share with you." "You tell me so;—but I can hardly yet believe it. And then how am I to know my own feelings so suddenly? Marriage as I have found it, Mr. Broune, has not been happy. I have suffered much. I have been wounded in every joint, hurt in every nerve,—tortured till I could hardly endure my punishment. At last I got my liberty, and to that I have looked for happiness." "Has it made you happy?" "It has made me less wretched. And there is so much to be considered! I have a son and a daughter, Mr. Broune." "Your daughter I can love as my own. I think I prove my devotion to you when I say that I am willing for your sake to encounter the troubles which may attend your son's future career." "Mr. Broune, I love him better,—always shall love him better,—than anything in the world." This was calculated to damp the lover's ardour, but he probably reflected that should he now be successful, time might probably change the feeling which had just been expressed. "Mr. Broune," she said, "I am now so agitated that you had better leave me. And it is very late. The servant is sitting up, and will wonder that you should remain. It is near two o'clock." "When may I hope for an answer?" "You shall not be kept waiting. I will write to you, almost at once. I will write to you,—to-morrow; say the day after to-morrow, on Thursday. I feel that I ought to have been prepared with an answer; but I am so surprised that I have none ready." He took her hand in his, and kissing it, left her without another word. As he was about to open the front door to let himself out, a key from the other side raised the latch, and Sir Felix, returning from his club, entered his mother's house. The young man looked up into Mr. Broune's face with mingled impudence and surprise. "Halloo, old fellow," he said, "you've been keeping it up late here; haven't you?" He was nearly drunk, and Mr. Broune, perceiving his condition, passed him without a word. Lady Carbury was still standing in the drawing-room, struck with amazement at the scene which had just passed, full of doubt as to her future conduct, when she heard her son stumbling up the stairs. It was impossible for her not to go out to him. "Felix," she said, "why do you make so much noise as you come in?" "Noish! I'm not making any noish. I think I'm very early. Your people's only just gone. I shaw shat editor fellow at the door that won't call himself Brown. He'sh great ass'h, that fellow. All right, mother. Oh, ye'sh I'm all right." And so he stumbled up to bed, and his mother followed him to see that the candle was at any rate placed squarely on the table, beyond the reach of the bed curtains. Mr. Broune as he walked to his newspaper office experienced all those pangs of doubts which a man feels when he has just done that which for days and weeks past he has almost resolved that he had better leave undone. That last apparition which he had encountered at his lady love's door certainly had not tended to reassure him. What curse can be much greater than that inflicted by a drunken, reprobate son? The evil, when in the course of things it comes upon a man, has to be borne; but why should a man in middle life unnecessarily afflict himself with so terrible a misfortune? The woman, too, was devoted to the cub! Then thousands of other thoughts crowded upon him. How would this new life suit him? He must have a new house, and new ways; must live under a new dominion, and fit himself to new pleasures. And what was he to gain by it? Lady Carbury was a handsome woman, and he liked her beauty. He regarded her too as a clever woman; and, because she had flattered him, he had liked her conversation. He had been long enough about town to have known better,—and as he now walked along the streets, he almost felt that he ought to have known better. Every now and again he warmed himself a little with the remembrance of her beauty, and told himself that his new home would be pleasanter, though it might perhaps be less free, than the old one. He tried to make the best of it; but as he did so was always repressed by the memory of the appearance of that drunken young baronet. Whether for good or for evil, the step had been taken and the thing was done. It did not occur to him that the lady would refuse him. All his experience of the world was against such refusal. Towns which consider, always render themselves. Ladies who doubt always solve their doubts in the one direction. Of course she would accept him;—and of course he would stand to his guns. As he went to his work he endeavoured to bathe himself in self-complacency; but, at the bottom of it, there was a substratum of melancholy which leavened his prospects. Lady Carbury went from the door of her son's room to her own chamber, and there sat thinking through the greater part of the night. During these hours she perhaps became a better woman, as being more oblivious of herself, than she had been for many a year. It could not be for the good of this man that he should marry her,—and she did in the midst of her many troubles try to think of the man's condition. Although in the moments of her triumph,—and such moments were many,—she would buoy herself up with assurances that her Felix would become a rich man, brilliant with wealth and rank, an honour to her, a personage whose society would be desired by many, still in her heart of hearts she knew how great was the peril, and in her imagination she could foresee the nature of the catastrophe which might come. He would go utterly to the dogs and would take her with him. And whithersoever he might go, to what lowest canine regions he might descend, she knew herself well enough to be sure that whether married or single she would go with him. Though her reason might be ever so strong in bidding her to desert him, her heart, she knew, would be stronger than her reason. He was the one thing in the world that overpowered her. In all other matters she could scheme, and contrive, and pretend; could get the better of her feelings and fight the world with a double face, laughing at illusions and telling herself that passions and preferences were simply weapons to be used. But her love for her son mastered her,—and she knew it. As it was so, could it be fit that she should marry another man? And then her liberty! Even though Felix should bring her to utter ruin, nevertheless she would be and might remain a free woman. Should the worse come to the worst she thought that she could endure a Bohemian life in which, should all her means have been taken from her, she could live on what she earned. Though Felix was a tyrant after a kind, he was not a tyrant who could bid her do this or that. A repetition of marriage vows did not of itself recommend itself to her. As to loving the man, liking his caresses, and being specially happy because he was near her,—no romance of that kind ever presented itself to her imagination. How would it affect Felix and her together,—and Mr. Broune as connected with her and Felix? If Felix should go to the dogs, then would Mr. Broune not want her. Should Felix go to the stars instead of the dogs, and become one of the gilded ornaments of the metropolis, then would not he and she want Mr. Broune. It was thus that she regarded the matter. She thought very little of her daughter as she considered all this. There was a home for Hetta, with every comfort, if Hetta would only condescend to accept it. Why did not Hetta marry her cousin Roger Carbury and let there be an end of that trouble? Of course Hetta must live wherever her mother lived till she should marry; but Hetta's life was so much at her own disposal that her mother did not feel herself bound to be guided in the great matter by Hetta's predispositions. But she must tell Hetta should she ultimately make up her mind to marry the man, and in that case the sooner this was done the better. On that night she did not make up her mind. Ever and again as she declared to herself that she would not marry him, the picture of a comfortable assured home over her head, and the conviction that the editor of the "Morning Breakfast Table" would be powerful for all things, brought new doubts to her mind. But she could not convince herself, and when at last she went to her bed her mind was still vacillating. The next morning she met Hetta at breakfast, and with assumed nonchalance asked a question about the man who was perhaps about to be her husband. "Do you like Mr. Broune, Hetta?" "Yes;—pretty well. I don't care very much about him. What makes you ask, mamma?" "Because among my acquaintances in London there is no one so truly kind to me as he is." "He always seems to me to like to have his own way." "Why shouldn't he like it?" "He has to me that air of selfishness which is so very common with people in London;—as though what he said were all said out of surface politeness." "I wonder what you expect, Hetta, when you talk of—London people? Why should not London people be as kind as other people? I think Mr. Broune is as obliging a man as any one I know. But if I like anybody, you always make little of him. The only person you seem to think well of is Mr. Montague." "Mamma, that is unfair and unkind. I never mention Mr. Montague's name if I can help it,—and I should not have spoken of Mr. Broune, had you not asked me." About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Anthony Trollope (2004). The Way We Live Now. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. 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This approach secures the loyalty of token holders and stabilizes the project’s foundation, ensuring a supportive and engaged community ready to take the token to the moon. Demonstrating Market Readiness It’s 2024 and investors want more tangibility. Companies with a beta or a minimum viable product (MVP) are at an advantage when seeking funding. Now, investors are scrutinizing projects more closely, favoring those with demonstrable progress.  As Tom Schmidt, partner at Dragonfly Capital, tells TechCrunch, if the 2023 crypto venture landscape was an ice-cold pot of water, the first quarter of 2024 is the part where the bubbles start to form right before the water boils. We had over 700 days to “buidl” in the last bear market; now, it’s go time. Companies must have something solid to present, demonstrating the ability to solve the problem they want to address and show how their product and technology can achieve that. Strategic Announcements and Partnerships Visibility is vital, but credibility is king. Retail investors want to see great partnerships and developments in the pipeline. By announcing deals with established entities, these moves signal to the market that your project is both viable and valuable. It also shows that the project has consistent momentum and continued development. These collaborations — alongside a roster of influential advisors, backing from a renowned venture capital firm, and announcements about app developments and enhancements — lay the groundwork for trust and enthusiasm around your token. Visionary Leadership and Cohesive Teams The trajectory of a token launch greatly depends on the vision and drive of its leaders. The Economic Times describes successful startup leaders as typically innovative, adaptable, visionary, and resilient. They are good at problem-solving, communication, and building strong teams. Emulate the greats like SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Apple’s Steve Jobs; be a beacon of innovation and determination. The leader you look to become must know the clear goals, anticipate future trends, maximize design and user experience, and deliver transformative products. Surround yourself with a team that’s not just skilled, but also shares your ambition and vision, pushing each other out of your comfort zones by setting daring targets and ambitious timelines. Your team’s past successful exits, understanding of tech, and commitment will be the engine of your project’s journey. Securing Your Funding Runway A funding runway refers to the length of time a startup has until it exhausts its financial resources. It’s the lifeline of any startup that owners must keep track of to aid them in assessing how long they can continue to operate before they seek more funding or reach profitability. According to a 2023 survey, some 81% of early-stage startups faced failure because they had less than 12 months of runway. To ensure continued stability, extend your operational horizon by securing enough capital to give you a comfortable buffer. Aim to raise more funds than you think you need, with a targeted runway that exceeds for at least a year and a half. Alternatively, some startups might opt to secure funding for a shorter term, aiming for a higher valuation in the subsequent funding round as a result of enhanced product development and increased market traction. This approach ensures that you avoid giving away too much of a stake in your business at a valuation that compromises its value. Dynamic Marketing and PR Strategies Effective marketing and public relations are pivotal for transforming curious onlookers into dedicated token investors, ensuring that every dollar spent translates into palpable community growth and investor engagement. Marketing plans hinge on trust, community engagement, and tailored customer experiences. However, it can be tricky at times; a lot is going on, and it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. The right partner helps you figure out where to focus your energy and how to talk about your project in a way that gets people excited. In the fiercely competitive crypto space, partnering with a proven marketing and PR firm is essential. A strong marketing and PR foundation isn’t just about making a splash at launch. It’s about building a sustainable community and creating long-term visibility for your project in a constantly shifting market. Conclusion As we navigate the potential tsunami of token launches in 2024, weaving precise timing, market readiness, visibility, visionary leadership, funding, and dynamic marketing strategies forms the backbone of a successful ICO. The path ahead will demand a blend of adaptability, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to your vision and community. \It’s not just about launching a token; it’s about setting the foundation for sustainable growth in an ever-evolving digital economy. The cryptocurrency industry is ripe for opportunity as it rides the waves of a bull market, fueled by the Bitcoin halving and surge in BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF) clamor. This bullish sentiment sets the stage for a probable explosion of token launches as innovators and investors seek to capitalize on emerging trends. During the 2017 crypto bull run, initial coin offerings (ICOs) raised a whopping $4 billion for the first time. That number surged to over $20 billion in 2018. Remarkably, $6.9 billion of this was raised within the first quarter of the year. In this pivotal moment, understanding the essentials of successful token launches becomes more crucial than ever. raised raised surged surged was raised was raised Precision Timing and Impeccable Execution The onset of a bull market marks strategically timed token launches, with numerous projects aligning their schedules to capitalize on the post-Bitcoin halving surge from April 2024. Take EigenLayer — the second-largest protocol with $15.67 billion in total value locked (TVL) — for instance. Ryan Weeks, a senior editor at Bloomberg, wrote that everyone in crypto already knew the staking startup would launch a token, which was only made official on April 30. He noted that the move indicates that “[t]oken launches are so back.” Proper timing, however, extends beyond mere market conditions. It involves faithfully following through on committed timelines. Deviating from these timelines can foster a climate of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) within the community, potentially dampening enthusiasm for the launch. wrote wrote In addition, it’s important for projects to consider the perspectives of early investors, especially when adjustments to the project’s roadmap are necessary. Clear communication and managing expectations are key to maintaining trust. This approach secures the loyalty of token holders and stabilizes the project’s foundation, ensuring a supportive and engaged community ready to take the token to the moon. project’s roadmap project’s roadmap Demonstrating Market Readiness It’s 2024 and investors want more tangibility. Companies with a beta or a minimum viable product (MVP) are at an advantage when seeking funding. Now, investors are scrutinizing projects more closely, favoring those with demonstrable progress.  As Tom Schmidt, partner at Dragonfly Capital, tells TechCrunch, if the 2023 crypto venture landscape was an ice-cold pot of water, the first quarter of 2024 is the part where the bubbles start to form right before the water boils. tells tells We had over 700 days to “buidl” in the last bear market; now, it’s go time. Companies must have something solid to present, demonstrating the ability to solve the problem they want to address and show how their product and technology can achieve that. Strategic Announcements and Partnerships Visibility is vital, but credibility is king. Retail investors want to see great partnerships and developments in the pipeline. By announcing deals with established entities, these moves signal to the market that your project is both viable and valuable. It also shows that the project has consistent momentum and continued development. These collaborations — alongside a roster of influential advisors, backing from a renowned venture capital firm, and announcements about app developments and enhancements — lay the groundwork for trust and enthusiasm around your token. Visionary Leadership and Cohesive Teams The trajectory of a token launch greatly depends on the vision and drive of its leaders. The Economic Times describes successful startup leaders as typically innovative, adaptable, visionary, and resilient. They are good at problem-solving, communication, and building strong teams. describes describes Emulate the greats like SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Apple’s Steve Jobs; be a beacon of innovation and determination. The leader you look to become must know the clear goals, anticipate future trends, maximize design and user experience, and deliver transformative products. Apple’s Apple’s Surround yourself with a team that’s not just skilled, but also shares your ambition and vision, pushing each other out of your comfort zones by setting daring targets and ambitious timelines. Your team’s past successful exits, understanding of tech, and commitment will be the engine of your project’s journey. Securing Your Funding Runway A funding runway refers to the length of time a startup has until it exhausts its financial resources. It’s the lifeline of any startup that owners must keep track of to aid them in assessing how long they can continue to operate before they seek more funding or reach profitability. According to a 2023 survey , some 81% of early-stage startups faced failure because they had less than 12 months of runway. To ensure continued stability, extend your operational horizon by securing enough capital to give you a comfortable buffer. Aim to raise more funds than you think you need, with a targeted runway that exceeds for at least a year and a half. survey survey Alternatively, some startups might opt to secure funding for a shorter term, aiming for a higher valuation in the subsequent funding round as a result of enhanced product development and increased market traction. This approach ensures that you avoid giving away too much of a stake in your business at a valuation that compromises its value. Dynamic Marketing and PR Strategies Effective marketing and public relations are pivotal for transforming curious onlookers into dedicated token investors, ensuring that every dollar spent translates into palpable community growth and investor engagement. Marketing plans hinge on trust, community engagement, and tailored customer experiences. However, it can be tricky at times; a lot is going on, and it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. The right partner helps you figure out where to focus your energy and how to talk about your project in a way that gets people excited. In the fiercely competitive crypto space, partnering with a proven marketing and PR firm is essential. hinge hinge A strong marketing and PR foundation isn’t just about making a splash at launch. It’s about building a sustainable community and creating long-term visibility for your project in a constantly shifting market. Conclusion As we navigate the potential tsunami of token launches in 2024, weaving precise timing, market readiness, visibility, visionary leadership, funding, and dynamic marketing strategies forms the backbone of a successful ICO. The path ahead will demand a blend of adaptability, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to your vision and community. \It’s not just about launching a token; it’s about setting the foundation for sustainable growth in an ever-evolving digital economy.

ICO Comeback? Navigating Potential 2024 Token Launch Tsunami

Since the emergence of generative AI, our work has undergone a significant transformation, and we need to adapt to this change. In the past, we could spend countless hours performing complex tasks to achieve a particular outcome. However, with generative AI tools, somebody on the other side can complete the same task in less time. Generative AI is not intended to replace the workforce or substitute for human intelligence. Instead, it serves as a means of enhancing our decision-making abilities by offering proposed solutions. Welcome to the era of generative AI! Amazon Q This tool is a big player in the software development industry and has been trained using billions of lines of code, using the proposed code can help us make better decisions and boost our productivity, allowing us to save time and achieve great results. This code companion supports a set of languages such as: Python
Java
Java script
Typescript
C #
and for code completion:
Go
C++
Shell
Kotlin
SQL
and for the most-supported languages in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) :
YAML (AWS cloud formation)
JSON (AWS cloud formation)
HCL (Terraform)
CDK (Typescript, Python)
Is the AI coding companion worth using for network engineers and developers? Infrastructure as code (IaC) IaC is a ubiquitous topic in the tech industry. It's mentioned in conferences, meetups, and online blogs.
thanks to the managing and provisioning of infrastructure through code instead of through manual processes, developers, and network engineers can work effectively and deliver high-quality services anytime wherever they are by collaborating easily for better results. The developer and network engineer's dilemma We all have industry-specific skills, but mastering everything in tech is difficult. Excitement and concerns surround the potential of AI.
The security concerns associated with AI arise because not all developers possess the security skills required for networking engineering or software development.
Network engineers may accidentally deploy vulnerable scripts that hackers can exploit. Developers can create apps to manage infrastructures, but if they do not follow a security-by-design approach in their software development lifecycle, their products can pose significant security concerns. Companies relying on such products may suffer reputational damage and even go bankrupt due to security breaches.
Amazon Q is a huge opportunity for network engineers and developers in the generative AI age. Where the acceleration will happen Network engineers and developers can improve their productivity by leveraging existing solutions (scripts) rather than reinventing the wheel.
the scanning provided by Q helps detect vulnerable code. Network engineers will save time by automating infrastructure deployment.
Q is an AI companion for junior engineers and developers. It accelerates their learning and helps with tasks they may find challenging.
Q has great potential for troubleshooting, as it is trained on billions of lines of code, surpassing expectations. A day with Amazon Q As a cloud engineer, I wanted to ask Q some questions for the first time as a user, here they are I asked Q what is Elastic Kubernetes Services (EKS) and here is the answer! The answer is synthetized and gives some links to the documentation, with such experience we can improve skills better and accelerate infrastructure as code with a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips. Explaining a terraform script Amazon Q explained the terraform script with details and documentation to AWS, with such experience, it’s easy to understand some scripts quickly and we can gain more time. Asking for secure coding practices The script is a snippet to provision an EC2 instance, the goal is to ask Q secure coding practices before provisioning the instance. Such experience allows developers and network engineers to improve the script before it goes into production. Conclusion In the era of generative AI, we have the opportunity to improve our learning and achieve greater results. Those who insist on reinventing the wheel cannot keep pace with teams that prioritize agility. Additionally, working with infrastructure as code is challenging and demands skilled teams to maintain high-quality infrastructures. With AI, we have an excellent opportunity to speed up infrastructure as code. We don't need to know everything; the AI will handle the rest! Since the emergence of generative AI, our work has undergone a significant transformation, and we need to adapt to this change. In the past, we could spend countless hours performing complex tasks to achieve a particular outcome. However, with generative AI tools, somebody on the other side can complete the same task in less time. Generative AI is not intended to replace the workforce or substitute for human intelligence. Instead, it serves as a means of enhancing our decision-making abilities by offering proposed solutions. Welcome to the era of generative AI! Amazon Q This tool is a big player in the software development industry and has been trained using billions of lines of code, using the proposed code can help us make better decisions and boost our productivity, allowing us to save time and achieve great results. This code companion supports a set of languages such as: Python Java Java script Typescript C # and for code completion: Go C++ Shell Kotlin SQL and for the most-supported languages in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : YAML (AWS cloud formation) JSON (AWS cloud formation) HCL (Terraform) CDK (Typescript, Python) Is the AI coding companion worth using for network engineers and developers? Python Java Java script Typescript C # and for code completion: Go C++ Shell Kotlin SQL and for the most-supported languages in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : YAML (AWS cloud formation) JSON (AWS cloud formation) HCL (Terraform) CDK (Typescript, Python) Is the AI coding companion worth using for network engineers and developers? Infrastructure as code (IaC) IaC is a ubiquitous topic in the tech industry. It's mentioned in conferences, meetups, and online blogs. thanks to the managing and provisioning of infrastructure through code instead of through manual processes, developers, and network engineers can work effectively and deliver high-quality services anytime wherever they are by collaborating easily for better results. IaC is a ubiquitous topic in the tech industry. It's mentioned in conferences, meetups, and online blogs. thanks to the managing and provisioning of infrastructure through code instead of through manual processes, developers, and network engineers can work effectively and deliver high-quality services anytime wherever they are by collaborating easily for better results. The developer and network engineer's dilemma We all have industry-specific skills, but mastering everything in tech is difficult. Excitement and concerns surround the potential of AI. The security concerns associated with AI arise because not all developers possess the security skills required for networking engineering or software development. Network engineers may accidentally deploy vulnerable scripts that hackers can exploit. Developers can create apps to manage infrastructures, but if they do not follow a security-by-design approach in their software development lifecycle, their products can pose significant security concerns. Companies relying on such products may suffer reputational damage and even go bankrupt due to security breaches. Amazon Q is a huge opportunity for network engineers and developers in the generative AI age. We all have industry-specific skills, but mastering everything in tech is difficult. Excitement and concerns surround the potential of AI. The security concerns associated with AI arise because not all developers possess the security skills required for networking engineering or software development. Network engineers may accidentally deploy vulnerable scripts that hackers can exploit. Developers can create apps to manage infrastructures, but if they do not follow a security-by-design approach in their software development lifecycle, their products can pose significant security concerns. Companies relying on such products may suffer reputational damage and even go bankrupt due to security breaches. Amazon Q is a huge opportunity for network engineers and developers in the generative AI age. Where the acceleration will happen Network engineers and developers can improve their productivity by leveraging existing solutions (scripts) rather than reinventing the wheel. the scanning provided by Q helps detect vulnerable code. Network engineers will save time by automating infrastructure deployment. Q is an AI companion for junior engineers and developers. It accelerates their learning and helps with tasks they may find challenging. Q has great potential for troubleshooting, as it is trained on billions of lines of code, surpassing expectations. Network engineers and developers can improve their productivity by leveraging existing solutions (scripts) rather than reinventing the wheel. the scanning provided by Q helps detect vulnerable code. Network engineers will save time by automating infrastructure deployment. Q is an AI companion for junior engineers and developers. It accelerates their learning and helps with tasks they may find challenging. Q has great potential for troubleshooting, as it is trained on billions of lines of code, surpassing expectations. A day with Amazon Q As a cloud engineer, I wanted to ask Q some questions for the first time as a user, here they are I asked Q what is Elastic Kubernetes Services (EKS) and here is the answer! The answer is synthetized and gives some links to the documentation, with such experience we can improve skills better and accelerate infrastructure as code with a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips. Explaining a terraform script Amazon Q explained the terraform script with details and documentation to AWS, with such experience, it’s easy to understand some scripts quickly and we can gain more time. Asking for secure coding practices The script is a snippet to provision an EC2 instance, the goal is to ask Q secure coding practices before provisioning the instance. Such experience allows developers and network engineers to improve the script before it goes into production. Conclusion In the era of generative AI, we have the opportunity to improve our learning and achieve greater results. Those who insist on reinventing the wheel cannot keep pace with teams that prioritize agility. Additionally, working with infrastructure as code is challenging and demands skilled teams to maintain high-quality infrastructures. With AI, we have an excellent opportunity to speed up infrastructure as code. We don't need to know everything; the AI will handle the rest!

Generative AI: Can we Accelerate Infrastructure as Code With Amazon Q?

Supra, a leading provider of verifiable randomness services and oracle data feeds across over 80 blockchains announced its integration with ApeChain. As a result, Supra is the first protocol to use verifiable randomness and oracle price feeds on the new Layer 3 on Arbitrum. GameFi, DeFi, and other decentralised applications on ApeChain will benefit from improved real-time data accessibility, enhanced functionality, and expedited decision-making thanks to Supra's oracle price feeds protocol, the Distributed Oracle Agreement (DORA). Supra's decentralised Verifiable Random Function (dVRF) will also produce verifiable and decentralised randomness for ApeChain dApps, guaranteeing the integrity of random results in prize draws, blockchain games, and other situations where complete transparency is necessary to uphold confidence.Supra is excited to announce its integration with ApeChain. Supra is a leading provider of verifiable randomness services and oracle data feeds across over 80 blockchains. As a result, Supra is the first protocol to use verifiable randomness and oracle price feeds on the new Layer 3 on Arbitrum. Delivering Essential Data to dApps Supra's novel oracle data feeds significantly improve the possibilities of smart contracts by offering safe access to outside data that Web3 dApps require. With more than 475 active price feeds and counting, DORA is built to effectively validate and transmit real-world data to deterministic blockchain networks. Delivering comprehensive security guarantees together with high-quality price feeds is ensured by its resilience to Byzantine corruption, protection against potential node collusion, and Layer-1 grade security. Supra accommodates the various requirements of dApps by supporting both push and pull models. Supra provides robust security assurances and remarkable performance speeds for its data streams, all powered by the Supra Moonshot Consensus protocol. The Moonshot Consensus system, with 500 millisecond optimistic finality and roughly 530K transactions per second throughput, was tested extensively throughout the world. Ensuring Trust with Verifiable On-Chain Randomness Supra's dVRF protocol, which builds on DORA's advantages, uses decentralised, verifiable randomness to meet the requirement for unpredictable outcomes in dApps. For Web3 game developers, who need to ensure the integrity and unpredictable nature of random results in situations such as competition matchups and prize draws, this is essential. By enabling dApps to produce easily verifiable random outcomes, Supra's on-chain verifiable randomness generator contributes to increased community trust. ApeChain: Setting New Standards for GameFi Built on Arbitrum, ApeChain is a specialised Layer 3 solution intended to serve as the cornerstone of the Ape community and foster the expansion of ApeCoin. Located where NFTs and gaming converge, ApeChain's specialised infrastructure will support many new games and protocols inside the ApeCoin ecosystem, guaranteeing a seamless and effective gaming experience. GameFi and metaverse decentralised apps have shown a great deal of interest in ApeChain, which has raised the need for trustworthy data oracles that offer up-to-date off-chain data. To guarantee fairness, gaming apps also need verifiable on-chain randomness. Game developers using ApeChain may create more immersive experiences with improved performance by utilising Supra's dVRF and oracle data feeds. “Supra is pioneering solutions with integrations across all major ecosystems and will now empower ApeChain through Bridges, Oracles, Automation, and Randomizers. The ApeCoin DAO eagerly anticipates the innovative creations that builders will craft, leveraging Supra’s best-in-class stack for games, DeFi, and beyond!” — Hervé Larren, ApeCoin DAO Special Council and co-author of ApeChain. ApeChain wants to speed up the widespread use of GameFi by collaborating with Supra to provide more dependable data and foster trust through outcomes that are assured to be verifiably fair. What Is Supra Supra is a top vendor of verifiable randomness services and oracle price feeds across more than 80 blockchains. Supra works as an vertically integrated L1, offering robust security guarantees along with high-quality, low-latency data and randomness across Web 3. It is compatible with MoveVM chains, Bitcoin L2s, EVM L1s, L2s, and L3s dApps. With an emphasis on scalability, security, and quick transactions, Supra offers a full developer toolkit along with in-depth manuals and technical whitepapers. Accompany Supra on its journey to see its expansion, creativity, and engagement with the community. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR. Supra , a leading provider of verifiable randomness services and oracle data feeds across over 80 blockchains announced its integration with ApeChain. As a result, Supra is the first protocol to use verifiable randomness and oracle price feeds on the new Layer 3 on Arbitrum. Supra GameFi, DeFi, and other decentralised applications on ApeChain will benefit from improved real-time data accessibility, enhanced functionality, and expedited decision-making thanks to Supra's oracle price feeds protocol, the Distributed Oracle Agreement (DORA). Supra's decentralised Verifiable Random Function (dVRF) will also produce verifiable and decentralised randomness for ApeChain dApps, guaranteeing the integrity of random results in prize draws, blockchain games, and other situations where complete transparency is necessary to uphold confidence.Supra is excited to announce its integration with ApeChain. Supra is a leading provider of verifiable randomness services and oracle data feeds across over 80 blockchains. As a result, Supra is the first protocol to use verifiable randomness and oracle price feeds on the new Layer 3 on Arbitrum. ApeChain ApeChain Delivering Essential Data to dApps Supra's novel oracle data feeds significantly improve the possibilities of smart contracts by offering safe access to outside data that Web3 dApps require. With more than 475 active price feeds and counting, DORA is built to effectively validate and transmit real-world data to deterministic blockchain networks. Delivering comprehensive security guarantees together with high-quality price feeds is ensured by its resilience to Byzantine corruption, protection against potential node collusion, and Layer-1 grade security. Supra accommodates the various requirements of dApps by supporting both push and pull models. Supra provides robust security assurances and remarkable performance speeds for its data streams, all powered by the Supra Moonshot Consensus protocol. The Moonshot Consensus system, with 500 millisecond optimistic finality and roughly 530K transactions per second throughput, was tested extensively throughout the world. Ensuring Trust with Verifiable On-Chain Randomness Supra's dVRF protocol, which builds on DORA's advantages, uses decentralised, verifiable randomness to meet the requirement for unpredictable outcomes in dApps. For Web3 game developers, who need to ensure the integrity and unpredictable nature of random results in situations such as competition matchups and prize draws, this is essential. By enabling dApps to produce easily verifiable random outcomes, Supra's on-chain verifiable randomness generator contributes to increased community trust. ApeChain: Setting New Standards for GameFi Built on Arbitrum, ApeChain is a specialised Layer 3 solution intended to serve as the cornerstone of the Ape community and foster the expansion of ApeCoin. Located where NFTs and gaming converge, ApeChain's specialised infrastructure will support many new games and protocols inside the ApeCoin ecosystem, guaranteeing a seamless and effective gaming experience. GameFi and metaverse decentralised apps have shown a great deal of interest in ApeChain, which has raised the need for trustworthy data oracles that offer up-to-date off-chain data. To guarantee fairness, gaming apps also need verifiable on-chain randomness. Game developers using ApeChain may create more immersive experiences with improved performance by utilising Supra's dVRF and oracle data feeds. “Supra is pioneering solutions with integrations across all major ecosystems and will now empower ApeChain through Bridges, Oracles, Automation, and Randomizers. The ApeCoin DAO eagerly anticipates the innovative creations that builders will craft, leveraging Supra’s best-in-class stack for games, DeFi, and beyond!” “Supra is pioneering solutions with integrations across all major ecosystems and will now empower ApeChain through Bridges, Oracles, Automation, and Randomizers. The ApeCoin DAO eagerly anticipates the innovative creations that builders will craft, leveraging Supra’s best-in-class stack for games, DeFi, and beyond!” — Hervé Larren, ApeCoin DAO Special Council and co-author of ApeChain. ApeChain wants to speed up the widespread use of GameFi by collaborating with Supra to provide more dependable data and foster trust through outcomes that are assured to be verifiably fair. What Is Supra Supra is a top vendor of verifiable randomness services and oracle price feeds across more than 80 blockchains. Supra works as an Supra Supra vertically integrated L1, offering robust security guarantees along with high-quality, low-latency data and randomness across Web 3. It is compatible with MoveVM chains, Bitcoin L2s, EVM L1s, L2s, and L3s dApps. With an emphasis on scalability, security, and quick transactions, Supra offers a full developer toolkit along with in-depth manuals and technical whitepapers . Accompany Supra on its journey to see its expansion, creativity, and engagement with the community. in-depth manuals in-depth manuals technical whitepapers technical whitepapers Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR. Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program . HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR. Vested Interest Disclosure: business blogging program

Supra Integrates First Ever Oracle Data Feed and Verifiable Randomness on ApeChain

ApeChain-এ সুপ্রা প্রথম ওরাকল ডেটা ফিড এবং যাচাইযোগ্য এলোমেলোতা একীভূত করে

Supra integriert den ersten Oracle-Datenfeed und verifizierbare Zufälligkeit auf ApeChain

Supra integra la primera fuente de datos de Oracle y aleatoriedad verificable en ApeChain

Supra intègre le tout premier flux de données Oracle et le caractère aléatoire vérifiable sur ApeChain

सुप्रा ने एपचेन पर पहली बार ऑरेकल डेटा फीड और सत्यापन योग्य रैंडमनेस को एकीकृत किया

Supra、ApeChainで初のOracleデータフィードと検証可能なランダム性を統合

Supra는 ApeChain에 최초의 Oracle 데이터 피드와 검증 가능한 무작위성을 통합합니다.

Supra integra o primeiro feed de dados Oracle e aleatoriedade verificável no ApeChain

Supra интегрирует первый в мире поток данных Oracle и проверяемую случайность в ApeChain

Supra, ApeChain'e İlk Oracle Veri Beslemesini ve Doğrulanabilir Rastgeleliği Entegre Ediyor

Supra tích hợp nguồn cấp dữ liệu Oracle đầu tiên và tính ngẫu nhiên có thể xác minh được trên ApeChain

Supra 在 ApeChain 上集成首个 Oracle 数据源和可验证随机性

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A new podcast just dropped with Dheeraj Pandey, Founder of Nutanix, Dev Rev and sits on Adobe’s Board. We spoke about your “why”, customer experience and where AI plays a role in all of this. https://youtu.be/Woy-BNgwcoE?embedable=true If you want to listen to the full podcast, listen on successstorypodcast.com or on YouTube. You ever meet a person and instantly think "man, this guy gets it"? That's how I felt after chatting with Dheeraj Pandey. He's not only the founder of hyperconverged infrastructure giant Nutanix, but he's also the brains behind DevRev – a new company revolutionizing how engineers and customers connect. Dheeraj is a master class in building massively successful companies. So, what does someone like that focus on? The North Star: Customer Delight Forget growth hacking, fancy sales funnels, or whatever tactic is trendy this week. Dheeraj says it's all about obsessing over your customer. In a world where anyone can throw together a product, the differentiator is how good you make people feel. Here's how: The age of short attention spans: People are bombarded with information. Make your value proposition instantly obvious – like in 5 seconds obvious. Nobody has time for complicated pitches.
Treat customers like royalty: Dheeraj talks about a servant mindset – he puts the needs of his customers, employees, and partners at the forefront. This level of care breeds loyalty like nothing else. So, how do you actually put this into practice? Start small. Dheeraj says build trust gradually, offering bite-sized chunks of value that leave people wanting more. Think samples, sneak peeks, exclusive content – let them fall in love with your product and company organically. Let's get real: this ain't easy. It means saying no to a lot of distractions and focusing on the few things that create the absolute best customer experience. Dheeraj calls this "essentialism" – basically, the art of ruthlessly prioritizing what matters. But hey, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it, right? It's easy to throw around words like "customer-obsessed" and "empathy" – it's quite another to actually live them out. Dheeraj provides a refreshing dose of realism when it comes to building a truly customer-focused company. Here's where his insights shine: It's all about the details: The devil is in the details when it comes to customer experience. Dheeraj stresses the importance of obsessing over those tiny touchpoints that add up to either delight or frustration. Speed matters: In today's fast-paced world, people expect near-instant responses. How quickly do you address customer feedback? Do you make them jump through hoops for support?
Walk the walk: Words are cheap. Dheeraj advocates for a "servant mindset" – treating customers, employees, and partners with respect. Actions demonstrate your values more than any fancy marketing campaign. The bigger picture: connecting with your 'why' This meticulous focus on customer experience is what sets enduring companies apart. It's not just about the what of your product, but the how you make people feel. That's an extension of your company's 'why.' Dheeraj Pandey's wisdom boils down to one powerful idea: start with why. That's what truly motivates your team and attracts loyal customers. What's your 'why'? Why bother at all? We live in a world where anyone can launch a startup. Shiny new objects pop up every day. So, what's going to make YOUR company different? Why should anyone care? Dheeraj says it's not about features or even the product itself. It's about what you stand for, the problem you're solving, and how you're making a difference. THIS is what people buy into. Aligning the stars – from inside out Dheeraj talks about reducing "information asymmetry," which is a fancy way of saying get everyone on the same page. When everyone in your company understands the 'why' behind their daily tasks, work becomes more than a paycheck. It becomes a mission. Share the big picture: Communicate your vision relentlessly. Make sure even the newest hire gets why their work matters.
Feedback loops matter: Are your values just words on a wall? Create channels for real, honest feedback. This strengthens buy-in and keeps everyone aligned with the mission.
Celebrate people: Recognize those who go above and beyond to live the company's 'why.' Culture is contagious. The Future: AI and the next evolution Dheeraj is betting big on AI's potential to transform how we create and serve customers. Now, I'm no AI expert, but even I can see the opportunities here: Personalized experiences: AI can tailor customer journeys unlike anything we've seen before. This goes way beyond just targeted ads.
Faster learning curves: AI can analyze data and identify patterns way faster than humans. This means faster insights and adaptation.
Enhanced creativity: Let’s be real – AI isn’t taking over the world (yet). But it can free us up to focus on the big picture while automating the mundane. The key takeaway? Don't be afraid of AI. Instead, embrace it as a tool to become even more customer-centric and efficient. Final thought: Dheeraj reminds us that while the tools and tactics change, the principles of great business remain timeless. Start with 'why', build authentic relationships, obsess over your customer's experience, and adapt to the ever-evolving world. It's a simple recipe… and the hardest one to master. If you want to listen to the full podcast, listen on successstorypodcast.com or on YouTube. A new podcast just dropped with Dheeraj Pandey, Founder of Nutanix, Dev Rev and sits on Adobe’s Board. We spoke about your “why”, customer experience and where AI plays a role in all of this. https://youtu.be/Woy-BNgwcoE?embedable=true https://youtu.be/Woy-BNgwcoE?embedable=true If you want to listen to the full podcast, listen on successstorypodcast.com or on YouTube. If you want to listen to the full podcast, listen on successstorypodcast.com or on YouTube . successstorypodcast.com successstorypodcast.com YouTube YouTube You ever meet a person and instantly think "man, this guy gets it"? That's how I felt after chatting with Dheeraj Pandey. He's not only the founder of hyperconverged infrastructure giant Nutanix, but he's also the brains behind DevRev – a new company revolutionizing how engineers and customers connect. Dheeraj is a master class in building massively successful companies. So, what does someone like that focus on? The North Star: Customer Delight The North Star: Customer Delight Forget growth hacking, fancy sales funnels, or whatever tactic is trendy this week. Dheeraj says it's all about obsessing over your customer. In a world where anyone can throw together a product, the differentiator is how good you make people feel . Here's how: feel The age of short attention spans: People are bombarded with information. Make your value proposition instantly obvious – like in 5 seconds obvious. Nobody has time for complicated pitches. Treat customers like royalty: Dheeraj talks about a servant mindset – he puts the needs of his customers, employees, and partners at the forefront. This level of care breeds loyalty like nothing else. The age of short attention spans: People are bombarded with information. Make your value proposition instantly obvious – like in 5 seconds obvious. Nobody has time for complicated pitches. The age of short attention spans: 5 seconds Treat customers like royalty: Dheeraj talks about a servant mindset – he puts the needs of his customers, employees, and partners at the forefront. This level of care breeds loyalty like nothing else. Treat customers like royalty: So, how do you actually put this into practice? So, how do you actually put this into practice? Start small. Dheeraj says build trust gradually, offering bite-sized chunks of value that leave people wanting more. Think samples, sneak peeks, exclusive content – let them fall in love with your product and company organically. Let's get real: this ain't easy. It means saying no to a lot of distractions and focusing on the few things that create the absolute best customer experience. Dheeraj calls this "essentialism" – basically, the art of ruthlessly prioritizing what matters. Let's get real: this ain't easy. But hey, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it, right? But hey, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it, right? It's easy to throw around words like "customer-obsessed" and "empathy" – it's quite another to actually live them out. Dheeraj provides a refreshing dose of realism when it comes to building a truly customer-focused company. Here's where his insights shine: It's all about the details: The devil is in the details when it comes to customer experience. Dheeraj stresses the importance of obsessing over those tiny touchpoints that add up to either delight or frustration. It's all about the details: Speed matters: In today's fast-paced world, people expect near-instant responses. How quickly do you address customer feedback? Do you make them jump through hoops for support? Walk the walk: Words are cheap. Dheeraj advocates for a "servant mindset" – treating customers, employees, and partners with respect. Actions demonstrate your values more than any fancy marketing campaign. Speed matters: In today's fast-paced world, people expect near-instant responses. How quickly do you address customer feedback? Do you make them jump through hoops for support? Speed matters: Walk the walk: Words are cheap. Dheeraj advocates for a "servant mindset" – treating customers, employees, and partners with respect. Actions demonstrate your values more than any fancy marketing campaign. Walk the walk: The bigger picture: connecting with your 'why' The bigger picture: connecting with your 'why' This meticulous focus on customer experience is what sets enduring companies apart. It's not just about the what of your product, but the how you make people feel. That's an extension of your company's 'why.' what how Dheeraj Pandey's wisdom boils down to one powerful idea: start with why . That's what truly motivates your team and attracts loyal customers. why What's your 'why'? Why bother at all? What's your 'why'? Why bother at all? We live in a world where anyone can launch a startup. Shiny new objects pop up every day. So, what's going to make YOUR company different? Why should anyone care? Dheeraj says it's not about features or even the product itself. It's about what you stand for, the problem you're solving, and how you're making a difference. THIS is what people buy into. Aligning the stars – from inside out Aligning the stars – from inside out Dheeraj talks about reducing "information asymmetry," which is a fancy way of saying get everyone on the same page. When everyone in your company understands the 'why' behind their daily tasks, work becomes more than a paycheck. It becomes a mission. Share the big picture: Communicate your vision relentlessly. Make sure even the newest hire gets why their work matters. Feedback loops matter: Are your values just words on a wall? Create channels for real, honest feedback. This strengthens buy-in and keeps everyone aligned with the mission. Celebrate people: Recognize those who go above and beyond to live the company's 'why.' Culture is contagious. Share the big picture: Communicate your vision relentlessly. Make sure even the newest hire gets why their work matters. Share the big picture: Feedback loops matter: Are your values just words on a wall? Create channels for real, honest feedback. This strengthens buy-in and keeps everyone aligned with the mission. Feedback loops matter: Celebrate people: Recognize those who go above and beyond to live the company's 'why.' Culture is contagious. Celebrate people: The Future: AI and the next evolution The Future: AI and the next evolution Dheeraj is betting big on AI's potential to transform how we create and serve customers. Now, I'm no AI expert, but even I can see the opportunities here: Personalized experiences: AI can tailor customer journeys unlike anything we've seen before. This goes way beyond just targeted ads. Faster learning curves: AI can analyze data and identify patterns way faster than humans. This means faster insights and adaptation. Enhanced creativity: Let’s be real – AI isn’t taking over the world (yet). But it can free us up to focus on the big picture while automating the mundane. Personalized experiences: AI can tailor customer journeys unlike anything we've seen before. This goes way beyond just targeted ads. Personalized experiences: Faster learning curves: AI can analyze data and identify patterns way faster than humans. This means faster insights and adaptation. Faster learning curves: Enhanced creativity: Let’s be real – AI isn’t taking over the world (yet). But it can free us up to focus on the big picture while automating the mundane. Enhanced creativity: The key takeaway? Don't be afraid of AI. Instead, embrace it as a tool to become even more customer-centric and efficient. Final thought: Dheeraj reminds us that while the tools and tactics change, the principles of great business remain timeless. Final thought: Start with 'why', build authentic relationships, obsess over your customer's experience, and adapt to the ever-evolving world. It's a simple recipe… and the hardest one to master. If you want to listen to the full podcast, listen on successstorypodcast.com or on YouTube. If you want to listen to the full podcast, listen on successstorypodcast.com or on YouTube . successstorypodcast.com successstorypodcast.com YouTube YouTube

Understanding Your 'Why' — Insights From Dheeraj Pandey

আপনার 'কেন' বোঝা — ধীরাজ পান্ডের কাছ থেকে অন্তর্দৃষ্টি

Ihr „Warum“ verstehen – Erkenntnisse von Dheeraj Pandey

Comprender su 'por qué': ideas de Dheeraj Pandey

Comprendre votre « pourquoi » – Perspectives de Dheeraj Pandey

अपने 'क्यों' को समझना — धीरज पांडे से अंतर्दृष्टि

あなたの「なぜ」を理解する — Dheeraj Pandey からの洞察

'이유' 이해 — Dheeraj Pandey의 통찰력

Compreendendo o seu 'porquê' - Insights de Dheeraj Pandey

Понимание своего «почему» — идеи Дираджа Панди

'Neden'inizi Anlamak — Dheeraj Pandey'den İçgörüler

Hiểu 'Tại sao' của bạn - Những hiểu biết sâu sắc từ Dheeraj Pandey

理解你的“为什么”——来自 Dheeraj Pandey 的见解

How to Identify Your Breakthrough AI Startup Idea

Authors:
(1) Omid Davoodi, Carleton University, School of Computer Science;
(2) Shayan Mohammadizadehsamakosh, Sharif University of Technology, Department of Computer Engineering;
(3) Majid Komeili, Carleton University, School of Computer Science. Table of Links Abstract and Intro Background Information Methodology Prototype Interpretability Prototype-query Similarity Interpretability of the Decision-Making Process The Effects of Low Prototype Counts Discussions ABSTRACT Part-prototype networks have recently become methods of interest as an interpretable alternative to many of the current black-box image classifiers. However, the interpretability of these methods from the perspective of human users has not been sufficiently explored. In this work, we have devised a framework for evaluating the interpretability of part-prototype-based models from a human perspective. The proposed framework consists of three actionable metrics and experiments. To demonstrate the usefulness of our framework, we performed an extensive set of experiments using Amazon Mechanical Turk. They not only show the capability of our framework in assessing the interpretability of various part-prototype-based models, but they also are, to the best of our knowledge, the most comprehensive work on evaluating such methods in a unified framework. Introduction As Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have become more ubiquitous in many parts of the society and economy, the need for transparency, fairness, and trust increases. Many of the state-of-the-art methods and algorithms are black boxes where the decision-making process is opaque to humans. Interpretable and Explainable Artificial Intelligence aims to address this issue by offering methods that either explain the decisions of black-box models or are inherently interpretable themselves. Prototype-based classifiers are a category of inherently interpretable methods that use prototypical examples to make their decisions. It is assumed that as long as the prototypes themselves are understandable by a human, the decision itself is interpretable[1]. Prototype-based classifiers are not new inventions. Many existed long before the need for interpretability became so urgent[2–6]. In recent years, newer methods have been proposed that combine the power and expressablility of neural networks with the decision-making process of a prototype based classifier to create prototypical neural nets[7], [8], reaching results competitive with the state of the art while being inherently interpretable in the process. A newer subcategory of prototype-based classifiers is part-prototype networks. These networks, usually operating in the domain of image classification use regions of a query sample, as opposed to the entire query image, to make their decisions. ProtoPNet[9] is the first of such methods that offered fine-grained explanations for image classification while offering state-of-the-art accuracy. Figure 1 shows an example of how a part-prototype method makes its decisions. The explanations given by these methods can be very different from each other. Even when the general layout of the explanation is similar, the part-prototypes themselves can be vastly different. It is unusual to assume that they offer the same level of interpretability. Therefore, the evaluation of their interpretability is necessary. While many of these methods evaluate the performance of their models and compare them to the state of the art, few analyze the interpretability of their methods. Most of the analysis in this regard seems to be focused on automatic metrics for assessing interpretability[10]. Such automatic metrics, while useful, are not a replacement for human evaluation of interpretability. Others have worked on human-assisted debugging[11] but have not extended that to a full evaluation of method interpretability. Kim et al. offered a method for evaluating visual concepts by humans and even performed experiments on ProtoPNet and ProtoTree[12], but their evaluation suffers from a number of issues. The scale of the experiments in Kim et al. is small, with only two part-prototype methods evaluated using only a single dataset. The experimental design of that work also relies on fine-grained ratings by human annotators. This type of design can be an unreliable way of measuring human opinion when there is no consensus on what each option means[13]. It used the class label to measure the quality of the prototypes in the CUB dataset even though there was no indication that the human users were familiar with the minutiae of the distinctions between 200 classes of birds. Lastly, it used the default rectangular representation of prototypes from ProtoPNet and ProtoTree. These representations are prone to being overly broad and misleading to the human user compared to the actual activation heatmap. As a result, we propose a human-centric analysis consisting of a set of experiments to assess the interpretability of part-prototype methods. Goals The interpretability of a part-prototype system is not a well-defined concept. In this work, we focus on three properties that such systems should have in order to be interpretable. • Interpretability of the prototype itself: The concept a prototype is referring to should be recognizable and understandable to a human. Figure 2 (a) shows an example of a prototype that is not interpretable because it points to an irrelevant background region. Machine learning methods and neural networks, in particular, can make correct decisions based on feature combinations in the data that a human might not understand. In addition, the presentation of such features is very important. A prototype might refer to a very unusual concept but its presentation might lead a human to wrongfully believe that they understand the reasoning behind a decision. • The similarity of a prototype to the corresponding region in the query sample: Even if the prototype itself is easily understood by a human, its activation on the query sample might not show the same concept as the prototype. Figure 2 (b) shows an example of this problem. This is important because it shows that the structural similarity in the embedding space that the prototypes reside in is not compatible with human understanding of similarity. This is a problem that has been reported in previous literature[14]. • The interpretability of the decision-making process itself is also an important aspect of prototype-based methods. Even if the prototypes and their similarity to the activated patches of the query sample are understood by humans, the final decision might not be. For example, a model might select and use unrelated prototypes to correctly classify a sample. The main novelty of this work is a more robust framework for evaluating the interpretability of part-prototype-based networks using human annotators. Some previous methods have tried to do such evaluations based on automatic metrics[10], and some other works have worked on human-based evaluation of interpretability for other types of explainable AI methods[15], [16]. The closest work is HIVE[12] which suffers from a number of issues that are addressed in our approach. More on this will follow in the next section. Another novelty of this work is the proposal of three actionable metrics and experiments for evaluating the interpretability of part-prototype-based classifiers. We believe that if a model fails these tests, it would not be a good interpretable model. These can assist future researchers in providing evidence rather than just making assumptions about the interpretability of their approaches. Finally, our extensive set of experiments using Amazon Mechanical Turk includes comparisons of six related methods on three datasets. To the best of our knowledge, this is the most comprehensive work on evaluating the interpretability of such methods in a unified framework. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Omid Davoodi, Carleton University, School of Computer Science; (2) Shayan Mohammadizadehsamakosh, Sharif University of Technology, Department of Computer Engineering; (3) Majid Komeili, Carleton University, School of Computer Science. Authors: Authors: (1) Omid Davoodi, Carleton University, School of Computer Science; (2) Shayan Mohammadizadehsamakosh, Sharif University of Technology, Department of Computer Engineering; (3) Majid Komeili, Carleton University, School of Computer Science. Table of Links Abstract and Intro Abstract and Intro Background Information Background Information Methodology Methodology Prototype Interpretability Prototype Interpretability Prototype-query Similarity Prototype-query Similarity Interpretability of the Decision-Making Process Interpretability of the Decision-Making Process The Effects of Low Prototype Counts The Effects of Low Prototype Counts Discussions Discussions ABSTRACT Part-prototype networks have recently become methods of interest as an interpretable alternative to many of the current black-box image classifiers. However, the interpretability of these methods from the perspective of human users has not been sufficiently explored. In this work, we have devised a framework for evaluating the interpretability of part-prototype-based models from a human perspective. The proposed framework consists of three actionable metrics and experiments. To demonstrate the usefulness of our framework, we performed an extensive set of experiments using Amazon Mechanical Turk. They not only show the capability of our framework in assessing the interpretability of various part-prototype-based models, but they also are, to the best of our knowledge, the most comprehensive work on evaluating such methods in a unified framework. Introduction As Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have become more ubiquitous in many parts of the society and economy, the need for transparency, fairness, and trust increases. Many of the state-of-the-art methods and algorithms are black boxes where the decision-making process is opaque to humans. Interpretable and Explainable Artificial Intelligence aims to address this issue by offering methods that either explain the decisions of black-box models or are inherently interpretable themselves. Prototype-based classifiers are a category of inherently interpretable methods that use prototypical examples to make their decisions. It is assumed that as long as the prototypes themselves are understandable by a human, the decision itself is interpretable[1]. Prototype-based classifiers are not new inventions. Many existed long before the need for interpretability became so urgent[2–6]. In recent years, newer methods have been proposed that combine the power and expressablility of neural networks with the decision-making process of a prototype based classifier to create prototypical neural nets[7], [8], reaching results competitive with the state of the art while being inherently interpretable in the process. A newer subcategory of prototype-based classifiers is part-prototype networks. These networks, usually operating in the domain of image classification use regions of a query sample, as opposed to the entire query image, to make their decisions. ProtoPNet[9] is the first of such methods that offered fine-grained explanations for image classification while offering state-of-the-art accuracy. Figure 1 shows an example of how a part-prototype method makes its decisions. The explanations given by these methods can be very different from each other. Even when the general layout of the explanation is similar, the part-prototypes themselves can be vastly different. It is unusual to assume that they offer the same level of interpretability. Therefore, the evaluation of their interpretability is necessary. While many of these methods evaluate the performance of their models and compare them to the state of the art, few analyze the interpretability of their methods. Most of the analysis in this regard seems to be focused on automatic metrics for assessing interpretability[10]. Such automatic metrics, while useful, are not a replacement for human evaluation of interpretability. Others have worked on human-assisted debugging[11] but have not extended that to a full evaluation of method interpretability. Kim et al. offered a method for evaluating visual concepts by humans and even performed experiments on ProtoPNet and ProtoTree[12], but their evaluation suffers from a number of issues. The scale of the experiments in Kim et al. is small, with only two part-prototype methods evaluated using only a single dataset. The experimental design of that work also relies on fine-grained ratings by human annotators. This type of design can be an unreliable way of measuring human opinion when there is no consensus on what each option means[13]. It used the class label to measure the quality of the prototypes in the CUB dataset even though there was no indication that the human users were familiar with the minutiae of the distinctions between 200 classes of birds. Lastly, it used the default rectangular representation of prototypes from ProtoPNet and ProtoTree. These representations are prone to being overly broad and misleading to the human user compared to the actual activation heatmap. As a result, we propose a human-centric analysis consisting of a set of experiments to assess the interpretability of part-prototype methods. Goals The interpretability of a part-prototype system is not a well-defined concept. In this work, we focus on three properties that such systems should have in order to be interpretable. • Interpretability of the prototype itself: The concept a prototype is referring to should be recognizable and understandable to a human. Figure 2 (a) shows an example of a prototype that is not interpretable because it points to an irrelevant background region. Machine learning methods and neural networks, in particular, can make correct decisions based on feature combinations in the data that a human might not understand. In addition, the presentation of such features is very important. A prototype might refer to a very unusual concept but its presentation might lead a human to wrongfully believe that they understand the reasoning behind a decision. • The similarity of a prototype to the corresponding region in the query sample: Even if the prototype itself is easily understood by a human, its activation on the query sample might not show the same concept as the prototype. Figure 2 (b) shows an example of this problem. This is important because it shows that the structural similarity in the embedding space that the prototypes reside in is not compatible with human understanding of similarity. This is a problem that has been reported in previous literature[14]. • The interpretability of the decision-making process itself is also an important aspect of prototype-based methods. Even if the prototypes and their similarity to the activated patches of the query sample are understood by humans, the final decision might not be. For example, a model might select and use unrelated prototypes to correctly classify a sample. The main novelty of this work is a more robust framework for evaluating the interpretability of part-prototype-based networks using human annotators. Some previous methods have tried to do such evaluations based on automatic metrics[10], and some other works have worked on human-based evaluation of interpretability for other types of explainable AI methods[15], [16]. The closest work is HIVE[12] which suffers from a number of issues that are addressed in our approach. More on this will follow in the next section. Another novelty of this work is the proposal of three actionable metrics and experiments for evaluating the interpretability of part-prototype-based classifiers. We believe that if a model fails these tests, it would not be a good interpretable model. These can assist future researchers in providing evidence rather than just making assumptions about the interpretability of their approaches. Finally, our extensive set of experiments using Amazon Mechanical Turk includes comparisons of six related methods on three datasets. To the best of our knowledge, this is the most comprehensive work on evaluating the interpretability of such methods in a unified framework. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. available on arxiv

On the Interpretability of Part-Prototype Based Classifiers: A Human Centric Analysis

পার্ট-প্রোটোটাইপ ভিত্তিক ক্লাসিফায়ারগুলির ব্যাখ্যাযোগ্যতা: একটি মানবকেন্দ্রিক বিশ্লেষণ

Zur Interpretierbarkeit von auf Teilprototypen basierenden Klassifikatoren: Eine menschenzentrierte Analyse

Sobre la interpretabilidad de clasificadores basados en prototipos parciales: un análisis centrado en el ser humano

Sur l'interprétabilité des classificateurs basés sur des pièces-prototypes : une analyse centrée sur l'humain

पार्ट-प्रोटोटाइप आधारित क्लासिफायर की व्याख्या पर: एक मानव केंद्रित विश्लेषण

部分プロトタイプベースの分類器の解釈可能性について: 人間中心の分析

부분 프로토타입 기반 분류기의 해석 가능성: 인간 중심 분석

Sobre a interpretabilidade de classificadores baseados em protótipos de peças: uma análise centrada no ser humano

Об интерпретируемости классификаторов, основанных на прототипах деталей: человекоцентричный анализ

Parça Prototip Tabanlı Sınıflandırıcıların Yorumlanabilirliği Üzerine: İnsan Odaklı Bir Analiz

Về khả năng giải thích của các bộ phân loại dựa trên nguyên mẫu từng phần: Phân tích lấy con người làm trung tâm

基于部分原型的分类器的可解释性：以人为中心的分析

About 80% of the team at my early-stage startup have stock options. These talented individuals could have chosen to work for big-name companies if I hadn’t made them co-owners. For startups, offering options to employees is the most effective approach to attract talent. When you're small, it's nearly impossible to match the salaries paid by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, or Netflix. What you can provide is ownership in a potentially multi-million dollar company. If you're a fellow founder, you've likely already googled how to issue stock options. Here, I offer tips from my own journey. Show $$$ but Explain Risks When I hire people, I offer them three choices: no stock options and a higher salary, a middle-level option, and the highest possible option at a lower salary. For me, it's a positive sign if a potential employee accepts an option for compensation. It means they aren’t just interested in making money but also in my startup’s product, and they will do their best to make the company successful. To get employees interested in the stock option, you have to explain your startup idea to them (just like when you talked to investors). Prepare your pitch; describe the opportunities and risks. Stock options allow employees to buy company shares at a fixed price (the strike price) and potentially sell them at a much higher market price later. This can lead to big financial gains if the company's value goes up. Provide concrete figures when discussing this with employees. If the startup becomes very successful and is bought for $200M, the employee who had 1% of the option receives $2M. Saying “two million dollars” can serve as a strong selling point. But startups often fail, and yours may too. And the stock options might end up being worthless. It is crucial to prepare the team for this scenario, making sure everyone understands the terms they are agreeing to. Managing expectations is one of the most critical aspects of effective management. Sell, but don’t oversell. Don't Get Greedy I have allocated 15% of my startup’s total equity for the employee stock option pool, a rate considered optimal. Each employee receives between 0.2% to 2% of the options. Go through the checklist below to try to see the fairest way to issue stock options: Consider the employee's market salary and/or their requested salary. Determine the amount you are willing to offer as compensation. Compensate the difference with stock options based on the estimated company valuation during the next round. Don't skimp on employee stock options — you are aiming to attract the best talent in the market, so come up with a fair compensation. Evaluate the employee's role, responsibilities, and contributions to the company. Roles with significant impact or employees who notably contribute to the company's growth and success typically receive a larger share of the stock options than others. Senior software engineers, along with elite marketing professionals like CMOs or heads of sales, are instrumental in driving product development and attracting customers. Their expertise is not only crucial for engaging customers but also for appealing to investors. Given their significance, specialists like these can effortlessly be entitled to up to 3% of the total option pool. Regularly review and adjust stock options as the company expands and develops. What may have seemed like a fair allocation in the early stages might need modification as the company scales and hires more people. Establish Vesting Rules To align your interests with those of your employees, promote long-term commitment, and ensure that equity is earned gradually. First, determine the total duration for which equity will vest. While the standard vesting period is typically 4 years, this timeframe can vary depending on the specific circumstances. Consider implementing a "cliff" period where no equity vests until a specific milestone is reached. In our startup, we incorporated a 1-year cliff. This approach allows sufficient time to assess an employee's performance and track progress. After that year, an employee receives the initial portion of stock options, around 25%, and then the shares vest monthly. Clearly communicate the vesting rules to employees in their offer letters, employment agreements, or equity grant agreements. Documenting the vesting rules is crucial to prevent misunderstandings later on. Besides, having a structure for the employee option pool is important during the funding process: Investors will certainly examine whether you have established clear rules. About 80% of the team at my early-stage startup have stock options. These talented individuals could have chosen to work for big-name companies if I hadn’t made them co-owners. About 80% of the team at my early-stage startup have stock options. These talented individuals could have chosen to work for big-name companies if I hadn’t made them co-owners. For startups, offering options to employees is the most effective approach to attract talent. When you're small, it's nearly impossible to match the salaries paid by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, or Netflix. What you can provide is ownership in a potentially multi-million dollar company. If you're a fellow founder, you've likely already googled how to issue stock options. Here, I offer tips from my own journey. Show $$$ but Explain Risks When I hire people, I offer them three choices: no stock options and a higher salary, a middle-level option, and the highest possible option at a lower salary. For me, it's a positive sign if a potential employee accepts an option for compensation. It means they aren’t just interested in making money but also in my startup’s product, and they will do their best to make the company successful. To get employees interested in the stock option, you have to explain your startup idea to them (just like when you talked to investors) . Prepare your pitch; describe the opportunities and risks. (just like when you talked to investors) Stock options allow employees to buy company shares at a fixed price (the strike price) and potentially sell them at a much higher market price later. This can lead to big financial gains if the company's value goes up. Provide concrete figures when discussing this with employees. (the strike price) If the startup becomes very successful and is bought for $200M, the employee who had 1% of the option receives $2M. Saying “two million dollars” can serve as a strong selling point. But startups often fail, and yours may too. And the stock options might end up being worthless. It is crucial to prepare the team for this scenario, making sure everyone understands the terms they are agreeing to. Managing expectations is one of the most critical aspects of effective management. Sell, but don’t oversell. Don't Get Greedy I have allocated 15% of my startup’s total equity for the employee stock option pool, a rate considered optimal. Each employee receives between 0.2% to 2% of the options. Go through the checklist below to try to see the fairest way to issue stock options: Consider the employee's market salary and/or their requested salary. Consider the employee's market salary and/or their requested salary. Determine the amount you are willing to offer as compensation. Determine the amount you are willing to offer as compensation. Compensate the difference with stock options based on the estimated company valuation during the next round. Compensate the difference with stock options based on the estimated company valuation during the next round. Compensate the difference with stock options based on the estimated company valuation during the next round. Don't skimp on employee stock options — you are aiming to attract the best talent in the market, so come up with a fair compensation. Don't skimp on employee stock options — you are aiming to attract the best talent in the market, so come up with a fair compensation. Evaluate the employee's role, responsibilities, and contributions to the company. Roles with significant impact or employees who notably contribute to the company's growth and success typically receive a larger share of the stock options than others. Senior software engineers, along with elite marketing professionals like CMOs or heads of sales, are instrumental in driving product development and attracting customers. Their expertise is not only crucial for engaging customers but also for appealing to investors. Given their significance, specialists like these can effortlessly be entitled to up to 3% of the total option pool. Regularly review and adjust stock options as the company expands and develops. What may have seemed like a fair allocation in the early stages might need modification as the company scales and hires more people. Establish Vesting Rules To align your interests with those of your employees, promote long-term commitment, and ensure that equity is earned gradually. First, determine the total duration for which equity will vest. While the standard vesting period is typically 4 years, this timeframe can vary depending on the specific circumstances. Consider implementing a "cliff" period where no equity vests until a specific milestone is reached. In our startup, we incorporated a 1-year cliff. This approach allows sufficient time to assess an employee's performance and track progress. After that year, an employee receives the initial portion of stock options, around 25%, and then the shares vest monthly. Clearly communicate the vesting rules to employees in their offer letters, employment agreements, or equity grant agreements. Documenting the vesting rules is crucial to prevent misunderstandings later on. Besides, having a structure for the employee option pool is important during the funding process: Investors will certainly examine whether you have established clear rules.

How to Give Employees Stock Options: Tips From Founder to Founders

**LONDON, United Kingdom, May 16th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Talos, the premier provider of digital asset trading technology for institutions, and One Trading, a crypto trading venue headquartered and regulated in the European Union, announced an integration designed to expand liquidity access for institutions. As part of the collaboration, One Trading joins the Talos network of liquidity providers, expanding the possible destinations for their shared clients looking to achieve best execution. Talos users will now be able to access One Trading’s high-speed trading platform with a matching engine time of just 1 microsecond. In addition to expanding its potential reach to Talos’s institutional clients, One Trading also adopts the Talos trading platform as a sell-side client to support its OTC trading desk. The award-winning Talos trading platform will help One Trading efficiently source liquidity to better serve its clients’ needs. The multi-faceted relationship between the two firms highlights the different ways that the Talos network and platform can enhance a partner’s business. “We are thrilled to welcome One Trading into the Talos network of liquidity providers,” said Daniel Packham, VP and Head of Operations, EMEA. “They have built a leading regulated trading venue in Europe using cutting-edge technology to build an incredibly fast and secure exchange, holding themselves to the highest standards of security and transparency that are important to Talos and our institutional clients. In addition, as a client themselves using our trading platform, One Trading is a great example of how an OTC dealer can leverage Talos to help manage liquidity efficiently.” Commenting on the integration, Joshua Barraclough, CEO of One Trading, said, “Talos shares our goal of bridging the gap between traditional and crypto asset trading. That’s why we’re excited to integrate with Talos as a liquidity provider as well as a sell-side trading client. They provide us with the same institutional grade of technology that we seek to provide to our own clients.” One Trading is an EU-based trading venue built by a highly experienced ex-TradFi team. One Trading provides an institutional-grade digital asset exchange for both retail customers and institutional clients, with a focus on achieving market-leading execution speed, deep order books, and low fees. The exchange provides zero fees for both maker and taker transactions. One Trading operates a regulated spot trading venue and an OTC business with plans to roll out a MiFID II regulated derivatives business in the near future. As the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) European regulation elevates the importance of best execution, Talos’s integration with One Trading will empower shared clients with an additional option for sourcing the best available liquidity. About Talos Talos provides institutional-grade technology that supports the full digital asset trading lifecycle, including liquidity sourcing, price discovery, trading, settlement, lending, borrowing, and portfolio management. Engineered by a team with unmatched experience building institutional trading systems, the Talos platform connects institutions to key participants in today’s digital asset ecosystem – exchanges, OTC desks, prime brokers, lenders, custodians, and more – through a single point of entry. By streamlining the entire trading process, Talos helps mitigate intermediary risk and facilitate best execution. For additional information, visit www.talos.com. Talos Disclaimer: Talos offers software-as-a-service products that provide connectivity tools for institutional clients. Talos does not provide clients with any pre-negotiated arrangements with liquidity providers or other parties. Clients are required to negotiate bilaterally and independently with liquidity providers and other parties. Talos is not a party to any of these arrangements. Services and venues may not be available in all jurisdictions. About One Trading One Trading is a leading European digital asset trading platform with a VASP registration in Italy with Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM). The One Trading platform has various offerings: Exchange, Instant Trade, and an OTC desk. The Exchange is where registered customers can access the fastest trading venue in the world with zero fees — also boasting a transparent order book with deep liquidity, and charting tools for technical analysis. The team behind One Trading has strong ex-TradFi expertise and is focused on providing an unparalleled product experience. Instant Trade offers a simplified UI for trading a wide range of fiat, stablecoin, and altcoin pairs at 0% additional commission. One Trading retrieves the best prices for customers by plugging into a number of major liquidity providers with access to deep liquidity. These relationships have been established through the over-the-counter (OTC) offering and are typically only reserved for HNWs or institutional customers. Through Instant Trade, all trader types can access this unique trading mechanism through a simple UI. The OTC desk offers a high-touch trading team to work with clients, typically institutional partners, to facilitate trades of any size and digital asset, with access to deep pools of liquidity, rapid settlement, and large asset coverage. One Trading Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of the future nor a reliable indicator of the likely performance of any investment. Recipients should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. One Trading has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with the Recipient’s use of this material. Contact Andy Keelaghan One Trading info@3webdigital.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. **LONDON, United Kingdom, May 16th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Talos, the premier provider of digital asset trading technology for institutions, and One Trading, a crypto trading venue headquartered and regulated in the European Union, announced an integration designed to expand liquidity access for institutions. As part of the collaboration, One Trading joins the Talos network of liquidity providers, expanding the possible destinations for their shared clients looking to achieve best execution. Talos users will now be able to access One Trading’s high-speed trading platform with a matching engine time of just 1 microsecond. In addition to expanding its potential reach to Talos’s institutional clients, One Trading also adopts the Talos trading platform as a sell-side client to support its OTC trading desk. The award-winning Talos trading platform will help One Trading efficiently source liquidity to better serve its clients’ needs. The multi-faceted relationship between the two firms highlights the different ways that the Talos network and platform can enhance a partner’s business. “We are thrilled to welcome One Trading into the Talos network of liquidity providers,” said Daniel Packham, VP and Head of Operations, EMEA. “We are thrilled to welcome One Trading into the Talos network of liquidity providers,” said Daniel Packham, VP and Head of Operations, EMEA. “They have built a leading regulated trading venue in Europe using cutting-edge technology to build an incredibly fast and secure exchange, holding themselves to the highest standards of security and transparency that are important to Talos and our institutional clients. In addition, as a client themselves using our trading platform, One Trading is a great example of how an OTC dealer can leverage Talos to help manage liquidity efficiently.” “They have built a leading regulated trading venue in Europe using cutting-edge technology to build an incredibly fast and secure exchange, holding themselves to the highest standards of security and transparency that are important to Talos and our institutional clients. In addition, as a client themselves using our trading platform, One Trading is a great example of how an OTC dealer can leverage Talos to help manage liquidity efficiently.” Commenting on the integration, Joshua Barraclough, CEO of One Trading, said, “Talos shares our goal of bridging the gap between traditional and crypto asset trading. That’s why we’re excited to integrate with Talos as a liquidity provider as well as a sell-side trading client. They provide us with the same institutional grade of technology that we seek to provide to our own clients.” “Talos shares our goal of bridging the gap between traditional and crypto asset trading. That’s why we’re excited to integrate with Talos as a liquidity provider as well as a sell-side trading client. They provide us with the same institutional grade of technology that we seek to provide to our own clients.” One Trading is an EU-based trading venue built by a highly experienced ex-TradFi team. One Trading provides an institutional-grade digital asset exchange for both retail customers and institutional clients, with a focus on achieving market-leading execution speed, deep order books, and low fees. The exchange provides zero fees for both maker and taker transactions. One Trading operates a regulated spot trading venue and an OTC business with plans to roll out a MiFID II regulated derivatives business in the near future. As the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) European regulation elevates the importance of best execution, Talos’s integration with One Trading will empower shared clients with an additional option for sourcing the best available liquidity. About Talos Talos provides institutional-grade technology that supports the full digital asset trading lifecycle, including liquidity sourcing, price discovery, trading, settlement, lending, borrowing, and portfolio management. Engineered by a team with unmatched experience building institutional trading systems, the Talos platform connects institutions to key participants in today’s digital asset ecosystem – exchanges, OTC desks, prime brokers, lenders, custodians, and more – through a single point of entry. By streamlining the entire trading process, Talos helps mitigate intermediary risk and facilitate best execution. For additional information, visit www.talos.com . www.talos.com www.talos.com Talos Disclaimer: Talos offers software-as-a-service products that provide connectivity tools for institutional clients. Talos does not provide clients with any pre-negotiated arrangements with liquidity providers or other parties. Clients are required to negotiate bilaterally and independently with liquidity providers and other parties. Talos is not a party to any of these arrangements. Services and venues may not be available in all jurisdictions. About One Trading One Trading is a leading European digital asset trading platform with a VASP registration in Italy with Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM). The One Trading platform has various offerings: Exchange, Instant Trade, and an OTC desk. The Exchange is where registered customers can access the fastest trading venue in the world with zero fees — also boasting a transparent order book with deep liquidity, and charting tools for technical analysis. The team behind One Trading has strong ex-TradFi expertise and is focused on providing an unparalleled product experience. One Trading One Trading Exchange Exchange Instant Trade offers a simplified UI for trading a wide range of fiat, stablecoin, and altcoin pairs at 0% additional commission. One Trading retrieves the best prices for customers by plugging into a number of major liquidity providers with access to deep liquidity. These relationships have been established through the over-the-counter (OTC) offering and are typically only reserved for HNWs or institutional customers. Through Instant Trade, all trader types can access this unique trading mechanism through a simple UI. Instant Trade Instant Trade The OTC desk offers a high-touch trading team to work with clients, typically institutional partners, to facilitate trades of any size and digital asset, with access to deep pools of liquidity, rapid settlement, and large asset coverage. OTC OTC One Trading Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of the future nor a reliable indicator of the likely performance of any investment. Recipients should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. One Trading has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with the Recipient’s use of this material. Contact Andy Keelaghan One Trading info@3webdigital.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here here

One Trading Partners With Talos To Extend Institutional Trading Services Across Europe

New York, NY, May 2024 - Buckle up, spacefarers! A revolutionary gaming experience is about to launch from the minds of WanderLabs, a visionary Web3 startup at the forefront of the next gaming revolution. Building on its unique position within the immersive entertainment sector, Wanderers is setting a new standard with its story-driven, rogue-lite PC game, developed in collaboration with Animoca Brands Blowfish Studios, set for release in early 2024 and available now for wishlist on EpicGames, Originating from the visionary minds of Nick Greenawalt and Jenna Greenfield, Wanderers has rapidly transformed from a pioneering digital collectible brand to a comprehensive science fiction gaming universe and platform built on web3. This transition underscores the power of web3 technology, fueling the platform's growth and innovation. Wanderers initially captured the market's attention in 2021 with its first animated NFT collection, generating $5M in revenue with an additional $20M spent by fans in secondary trading volume. WanderLabs was launched in 2022 to build the brand, platform, and gaming ecosystem raising $2M from Animoca Brands, the industry leader in Web3 gaming and tokenomics. Evolving beyond static JPG files, the brand's digital collectibles now play an integral role in its debut game. Greenfield states, “We were born out of web3; we started with a community from NFTs, but it can be so much more. And I think we're pioneering a whole new path that there is no playbook.” These collectibles, including Wandernauts, Planets, RAM, and more, unlock new dimensions of gameplay, allowing players to customize avatars, landscapes, spaceships, and utilities. RAM holders gained exclusive early access to the game's closed beta, which is now live. In the realm of gaming, Wanderers presents an epic narrative-driven adventure enriched with card collection and strategic deck building. Players are invited to "Suit up, strap in, and soar off" on an interstellar journey through a vast science fiction universe. This dynamic arena demands survival skills, teamwork, combat prowess, and a keen interest in discovering long-lost secrets. Incorporating minigames and the innovative use of digital wallets for exclusive access, Wanderers seamlessly blends traditional gaming with Web3 components, offering an unparalleled gaming experience. A New Era of Gaming: The Wanderer's Codex The introduction of the Wanderer's Codex, a dynamic Web3 platform, adds more dimensions to the Wanderer’s ecosystem. This platform facilitates cross-platform experiences and digital identities, providing an evolving utility and reward system for the community. It acts as a bridge between the game and digital collectibles, offering quests, trading cards, and leaderboards to enhance the gaming experience. Greenawalt and Greenfield have both highlighted the importance of community and the innovative use of Web3 to enrich the gaming experience, which is embodied in the Codex. Greenawalt emphasizes the unique aspects of ownership and interaction that Web3 enables, "The reason why we are participating in this space is because there are so many interesting elements of ownership and especially this on-chain history that, essentially, is a source of truth." This approach to gaming, where every digital item and interaction has a verifiable history and ownership, is fundamental to the Wanderer's Codex. For example, Greenawalt emphasizes that errors or mistakes made by developers on the backend can be turned into “deeper lore for our community and fans to play around with and become excited to create another unique layer of immersion.” It enables a level of player engagement and investment that goes beyond traditional gaming platforms. Greenfield speaks to the broader vision of creating a universe that resonates on a global scale, which the Codex helps facilitate: "What excites me the most about this is the potential we have on a global scale. The technology and cultural movement is borderless.” The Wanderer's Codex is a manifestation of this vision, allowing players from around the world to participate in a shared universe, contributing to and benefiting from the community through quests, trades, and competitions. Partnerships and Visionaries Wanderers isn't flying solo. Strategic partnerships with industry titans like Animoca Brands, Polygon, and OpenSea ensure the project has the resources and expertise to reach its full potential. Even veterans like Jamie King, co-founder of Rockstar Games, are lending their talents to help shape the strategy and vision. Wanderers isn't just a game; it's a groundbreaking vision for the future of gaming. Join the community, explore the universe, and be a part of something truly revolutionary. Suit up, strap in, and prepare to soar off on an interstellar journey unlike any other! Find out more at www.wanderers.ai This story was distributed by Jon Stojan Media under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author New York, NY, May 2024 - Buckle up, spacefarers! A revolutionary gaming experience is about to launch from the minds of WanderLabs , a visionary Web3 startup at the forefront of the next gaming revolution. WanderLabs WanderLabs Building on its unique position within the immersive entertainment sector, Wanderers is setting a new standard with its story-driven, rogue-lite PC game, developed in collaboration with Animoca Brands Blowfish Studios, set for release in early 2024 and available now for wishlist on EpicGames, set for release in early 2024 and available now for wishlist on EpicGames, set for release in early 2024 and available now for wishlist on EpicGames, Originating from the visionary minds of Nick Greenawalt and Jenna Greenfield, Wanderers has rapidly transformed from a pioneering digital collectible brand to a comprehensive science fiction gaming universe and platform built on web3. This transition underscores the power of web3 technology, fueling the platform's growth and innovation. Wanderers initially captured the market's attention in 2021 with its first animated NFT collection, generating $5M in revenue with an additional $20M spent by fans in secondary trading volume. WanderLabs was launched in 2022 to build the brand, platform, and gaming ecosystem raising $2M from Animoca Brands, the industry leader in Web3 gaming and tokenomics. Evolving beyond static JPG files, the brand's digital collectibles now play an integral role in its debut game. Greenfield states, “We were born out of web3; we started with a community from NFTs, but it can be so much more. And I think we're pioneering a whole new path that there is no playbook.” “We were born out of web3; we started with a community from NFTs, but it can be so much more. And I think we're pioneering a whole new path that there is no playbook.” These collectibles, including Wandernauts, Planets, RAM, and more, unlock new dimensions of gameplay, allowing players to customize avatars, landscapes, spaceships, and utilities. RAM holders gained exclusive early access to the game's closed beta, which is now live. In the realm of gaming, Wanderers presents an epic narrative-driven adventure enriched with card collection and strategic deck building. Players are invited to "Suit up, strap in, and soar off" on an interstellar journey through a vast science fiction universe. This dynamic arena demands survival skills, teamwork, combat prowess, and a keen interest in discovering long-lost secrets. Incorporating minigames and the innovative use of digital wallets for exclusive access, Wanderers seamlessly blends traditional gaming with Web3 components, offering an unparalleled gaming experience. A New Era of Gaming: The Wanderer's Codex The introduction of the Wanderer's Codex, a dynamic Web3 platform, adds more dimensions to the Wanderer’s ecosystem. This platform facilitates cross-platform experiences and digital identities, providing an evolving utility and reward system for the community. It acts as a bridge between the game and digital collectibles, offering quests, trading cards, and leaderboards to enhance the gaming experience. Greenawalt and Greenfield have both highlighted the importance of community and the innovative use of Web3 to enrich the gaming experience, which is embodied in the Codex. Greenawalt emphasizes the unique aspects of ownership and interaction that Web3 enables, "The reason why we are participating in this space is because there are so many interesting elements of ownership and especially this on-chain history that, essentially, is a source of truth." This approach to gaming, where every digital item and interaction has a verifiable history and ownership, is fundamental to the Wanderer's Codex. For example, Greenawalt emphasizes that errors or mistakes made by developers on the backend can be turned into “deeper lore for our community and fans to play around with and become excited to create another unique layer of immersion.” "The reason why we are participating in this space is because there are so many interesting elements of ownership and especially this on-chain history that, essentially, is a source of truth." “deeper lore for our community and fans to play around with and become excited to create another unique layer of immersion.” It enables a level of player engagement and investment that goes beyond traditional gaming platforms. Greenfield speaks to the broader vision of creating a universe that resonates on a global scale, which the Codex helps facilitate: "What excites me the most about this is the potential we have on a global scale. The technology and cultural movement is borderless.” "What excites me the most about this is the potential we have on a global scale. The technology and cultural movement is borderless.” The Wanderer's Codex is a manifestation of this vision, allowing players from around the world to participate in a shared universe, contributing to and benefiting from the community through quests, trades, and competitions. Partnerships and Visionaries Wanderers isn't flying solo. Strategic partnerships with industry titans like Animoca Brands, Polygon, and OpenSea ensure the project has the resources and expertise to reach its full potential. Even veterans like Jamie King, co-founder of Rockstar Games, are lending their talents to help shape the strategy and vision. Wanderers isn't just a game; it's a groundbreaking vision for the future of gaming. Join the community, explore the universe, and be a part of something truly revolutionary. Suit up, strap in, and prepare to soar off on an interstellar journey unlike any other! Find out more at www.wanderers.ai This story was distributed by Jon Stojan Media 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 by Jon Stojan Media under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author https://business.hackernoon.com/brand-as-author

Wanderers: From Digital Collectibles to a Thriving Web3 Gaming Universe

ওয়ান্ডারার্স: ডিজিটাল সংগ্রহযোগ্য থেকে একটি সমৃদ্ধ ওয়েব3 গেমিং ইউনিভার্স

Wanderers: Von digitalen Sammlerstücken zu einem florierenden Web3-Gaming-Universum

Wanderers: de coleccionables digitales a un próspero universo de juegos Web3

Wanderers : des objets de collection numériques à un univers de jeu Web3 florissant

वांडरर्स: डिजिटल संग्रहणीय वस्तुओं से लेकर एक संपन्न वेब3 गेमिंग ब्रह्मांड तक

放浪者: デジタル コレクタブルから活気ある Web3 ゲームの世界へ

방랑자: 디지털 수집품부터 번성하는 Web3 게임 세계까지

Wanderers: de colecionáveis digitais a um próspero universo de jogos na Web3

Странники: от цифровых предметов коллекционирования к процветающей игровой вселенной Web3

Wanderers: Dijital Koleksiyonlardan Gelişen Web3 Oyun Evrenine

Những kẻ lang thang: Từ những bộ sưu tập kỹ thuật số đến một vũ trụ trò chơi Web3 thịnh vượng

流浪者：从数字收藏品到蓬勃发展的 Web3 游戏世界

The Internet Computer blockchain was launched in May 2021, and since then, it has processed over three billion blocks, also experienced zero downtime, and safeguarded over $3 billion in the NNS DAO. Even though the mainnet didn't start until May 2021,however Electric Capital claims that between 2020 and 2023, the ICP developer community expanded twelve times. ICPs revised roadmap outlines accomplishments over the last three years and paves the way for the creation of the first third-generation blockchain globally. New Roadmap Highlights The fourth-year roadmap focuses on Decentralized AI and Chain Fusion as key areas for development. Decentralized AI (DeAI): ICP's DeAI roadmap aims to enable on-chain AI model training and operation. Current AI models function as opaque systems where users lack insight into data usage and model reliability. ICP's computational capabilities and smart contract versatility are designed to address these issues. Milestone 1: Faster deterministic floating-point operations with a 10x performance boost


WebAssembly SIMD support for efficient floating-point operations


Optimization of the AI inference engine Milestone 2: Deterministic API for AI computations on GPU


Tooling and libraries for developing AI smart contracts


Public specification for GPU-enabled nodes


AI-specialized subnets with GPU-enabled nodes Long-term goals include: AI smart contracts verifying video-based KYC


AI smart contracts checking Ethereum code for bugs


Natural language interactions with smart contracts via LLM AI


Web3 communities managing AIs through DAOs


Pre-trained AIs traded as NFTs ICP has actively promoted on-chain artificial intelligence. The DFINITY Foundation, a significant sponsor of ICP, introduced a $5 million DeAI award programme in July of last year. ICP is already being built upon by initiatives like Kinic, DecideAI, ELNA AI, ICGPT, and Earthstream. Chain Fusion Chain Fusion improves direct interoperability with popular blockchains like Ethereum, Bitcoin, and soon Solana. ICP smart contracts may now communicate with other chains because of this capability, which eliminates industry tribalism and liquidity fragmentation. Milestone 1: Full support for EVM chains, enabling canister smart contracts to manage tokens and interact with smart contracts without bridges or intermediaries Milestone 2: Utilization of Bitcoin-native protocols (BRC20, Runes) for decentralized support of Bitcoin ordinals and runes, allowing seamless dApp development combining Bitcoin and ICP Milestone 3: Upcoming support for Solana, bridging the gap between Solana and ICP, allowing smart contracts on either network to interact with each other The full roadmap can be viewed here. About the Internet Computer Protocol: The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is a decentralized cloud 3.0 protocol enabling developers to build and run services and enterprise systems directly on a public blockchain network with unprecedented scalability. ICP services are tamper-proof, allowing interaction with both traditional Web 2.0 services and other blockchains in a trustless manner. The protocol’s speed, low cost, and energy efficiency redefine decentralized network operations in Web3. How ICP Works Unlike traditional cloud services that rely on centralized data centers, ICP utilizes a network of independent data centers distributed worldwide. These data centers host the Internet Computer, which runs on specialized nodes using a protocol called the Internet Computer Protocol. This architecture enables smart contracts, called canisters, to run at web speed, providing a scalable and efficient environment for building and deploying decentralized applications (dApps). ICP’s consensus mechanism, based on Chain Key Technology, allows for seamless interoperability and secure data exchange across the network. This innovative approach eliminates the need for intermediary servers, offering enhanced security, reduced costs, and increased transparency for developers and users alike. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR. The Internet Computer blockchain was launched in May 2021, and since then, it has processed over three billion blocks, also experienced zero downtime, and safeguarded over $3 billion in the NNS DAO. Even though the mainnet didn't start until May 2021,however Electric Capital claims that between 2020 and 2023, the ICP developer community expanded twelve times. ICPs revised roadmap outlines accomplishments over the last three years and paves the way for the creation of the first third-generation blockchain globally. New Roadmap Highlights The fourth-year roadmap focuses on Decentralized AI and Chain Fusion as key areas for development. Decentralized AI (DeAI): ICP's DeAI roadmap aims to enable on-chain AI model training and operation. Current AI models function as opaque systems where users lack insight into data usage and model reliability. ICP's computational capabilities and smart contract versatility are designed to address these issues. Milestone 1: Faster deterministic floating-point operations with a 10x performance boost WebAssembly SIMD support for efficient floating-point operations Optimization of the AI inference engine Faster deterministic floating-point operations with a 10x performance boost Faster deterministic floating-point operations with a 10x performance boost WebAssembly SIMD support for efficient floating-point operations WebAssembly SIMD support for efficient floating-point operations Optimization of the AI inference engine Optimization of the AI inference engine Milestone 2: Deterministic API for AI computations on GPU Tooling and libraries for developing AI smart contracts Public specification for GPU-enabled nodes AI-specialized subnets with GPU-enabled nodes Deterministic API for AI computations on GPU Deterministic API for AI computations on GPU Tooling and libraries for developing AI smart contracts Tooling and libraries for developing AI smart contracts Public specification for GPU-enabled nodes Public specification for GPU-enabled nodes AI-specialized subnets with GPU-enabled nodes AI-specialized subnets with GPU-enabled nodes Long-term goals include: AI smart contracts verifying video-based KYC AI smart contracts checking Ethereum code for bugs Natural language interactions with smart contracts via LLM AI Web3 communities managing AIs through DAOs Pre-trained AIs traded as NFTs AI smart contracts verifying video-based KYC AI smart contracts verifying video-based KYC AI smart contracts checking Ethereum code for bugs AI smart contracts checking Ethereum code for bugs Natural language interactions with smart contracts via LLM AI Natural language interactions with smart contracts via LLM AI Web3 communities managing AIs through DAOs Web3 communities managing AIs through DAOs Pre-trained AIs traded as NFTs Pre-trained AIs traded as NFTs ICP has actively promoted on-chain artificial intelligence. The DFINITY Foundation, a significant sponsor of ICP, introduced a $5 million DeAI award programme in July of last year. ICP is already being built upon by initiatives like Kinic, DecideAI, ELNA AI, ICGPT, and Earthstream. on-chain on-chain Chain Fusion Chain Fusion improves direct interoperability with popular blockchains like Ethereum, Bitcoin, and soon Solana. ICP smart contracts may now communicate with other chains because of this capability, which eliminates industry tribalism and liquidity fragmentation. Milestone 1: Milestone 1: Full support for EVM chains, enabling canister smart contracts to manage tokens and interact with smart contracts without bridges or intermediaries Full support for EVM chains, enabling canister smart contracts to manage tokens and interact with smart contracts without bridges or intermediaries Full support for EVM chains, enabling canister smart contracts to manage tokens and interact with smart contracts without bridges or intermediaries Milestone 2: Milestone 2: Utilization of Bitcoin-native protocols (BRC20, Runes) for decentralized support of Bitcoin ordinals and runes, allowing seamless dApp development combining Bitcoin and ICP Utilization of Bitcoin-native protocols (BRC20, Runes) for decentralized support of Bitcoin ordinals and runes, allowing seamless dApp development combining Bitcoin and ICP Utilization of Bitcoin-native protocols (BRC20, Runes) for decentralized support of Bitcoin ordinals and runes, allowing seamless dApp development combining Bitcoin and ICP Milestone 3: Milestone 3: Upcoming support for Solana, bridging the gap between Solana and ICP, allowing smart contracts on either network to interact with each other Upcoming support for Solana, bridging the gap between Solana and ICP, allowing smart contracts on either network to interact with each other The full roadmap can be viewed here . here here About the Internet Computer Protocol: The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is a decentralized cloud 3.0 protocol enabling developers to build and run services and enterprise systems directly on a public blockchain network with unprecedented scalability. ICP services are tamper-proof, allowing interaction with both traditional Web 2.0 services and other blockchains in a trustless manner. The protocol’s speed, low cost, and energy efficiency redefine decentralized network operations in Web3. How ICP Works Unlike traditional cloud services that rely on centralized data centers, ICP utilizes a network of independent data centers distributed worldwide. These data centers host the Internet Computer, which runs on specialized nodes using a protocol called the Internet Computer Protocol. This architecture enables smart contracts, called canisters, to run at web speed, providing a scalable and efficient environment for building and deploying decentralized applications (dApps). ICP’s consensus mechanism, based on Chain Key Technology, allows for seamless interoperability and secure data exchange across the network. This innovative approach eliminates the need for intermediary servers, offering enhanced security, reduced costs, and increased transparency for developers and users alike. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR. Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program . HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR. Vested Interest Disclosure: business blogging program

ICP's New Roadmap Aims to Transform Decentralized AI and Blockchain Interoperability

ICP-এর নতুন রোডম্যাপের লক্ষ্য হল বিকেন্দ্রীভূত এআই এবং ব্লকচেইন আন্তঃকার্যক্ষমতাকে রূপান্তরিত করা

Die neue Roadmap von ICP zielt darauf ab, die Interoperabilität zwischen dezentraler KI und Blockchain zu transformieren

La nueva hoja de ruta de ICP tiene como objetivo transformar la IA descentralizada y la interoperabilidad de Blockchain

La nouvelle feuille de route d'ICP vise à transformer l'interopérabilité décentralisée de l'IA et de la blockchain

आईसीपी के नए रोडमैप का लक्ष्य विकेंद्रीकृत एआई और ब्लॉकचेन इंटरऑपरेबिलिटी को बदलना है

ICPの新しいロードマップは、分散型AIとブロックチェーンの相互運用性の変革を目指しています

ICP의 새로운 로드맵은 분산형 AI와 블록체인 상호 운용성을 변화시키는 것을 목표로 합니다.

O novo roteiro do ICP visa transformar a IA descentralizada e a interoperabilidade do Blockchain

Новая дорожная карта ICP направлена на преобразование децентрализованного искусственного интеллекта и взаимодействия блокчейнов

ICP'nin Yeni Yol Haritası Merkezi Olmayan Yapay Zekayı ve Blockchain Birlikte Çalışabilirliğini Dönüştürmeyi Amaçlıyor

Lộ trình mới của ICP nhằm mục đích chuyển đổi khả năng tương tác AI và Blockchain phi tập trung

ICP 的新路线图旨在改变去中心化 AI 和区块链互操作性

GitHub Copilot and the Endangered Code Monkey

গিটহাব কপিলট এবং বিপন্ন কোড বানর

GitHub Copilot und der vom Aussterben bedrohte Code Monkey

Copiloto de GitHub y el mono código en peligro de extinción

Copilote GitHub et le singe code en voie de disparition

GitHub कोपायलट और लुप्तप्राय कोड बंदर

GitHub Copilot と絶滅の危機に瀕するコードモンキー

GitHub Copilot과 멸종 위기에 처한 Code Monkey

Copiloto do GitHub e o Code Monkey ameaçado

GitHub Copilot и кодовая обезьяна, находящаяся под угрозой исчезновения

GitHub Copilot ve Nesli Tehlike Altındaki Kod Maymunu

GitHub Copilot và chú khỉ mã có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng

GitHub Copilot 和濒临灭绝的 Code Monkey

GAINS Associates has announced the launch of GainsPad, heralding a new era in Web3 fundraising. With a legacy spanning six years, a fully transparent team, and an unrivaled track record exemplified by the success of Gains Private, the inaugural launchpad, the new platform is poised to redefine the landscape of Initial Decentralized Offerings (IDOs). As the team embarks on this journey, they invite individuals worldwide to join them in shaping the future of crypto fundraising. GainsPad presents a monumental opportunity, magnitudes larger than anything witnessed before in the IDO market. The team is not just offering a platform; they are fostering a community where participants can partake in life-changing deals, embodying the spirit of empowerment and inclusivity. What Are The Key Highlights? GainsPad introduces a novel approach to IDOs, focusing on accessibility and fairness while maintaining the highest standards of transparency and security. The platform boasts several key components designed to enhance the investor experience. Firstly, there is the ‘Refund Policy,’ which helps safeguard investors against unforeseen circumstances. The policy ensures peace of mind during the token launch phase. Next, there is the ‘Tiered System.’ With varying tiers tailored to different levels of engagement, participants can maximize their investment potential and increase their chances of securing allocations. Finally, there is the ‘Whitelist Process.’ Through engaging educational content and quizzes, the team streamlines the whitelisting process, ensuring that only knowledgeable and committed community members gain access to exclusive opportunities. Alongside maintaining strong foundational principles, the team’s approach entails a dual strategy: seizing opportunities within burgeoning trends ahead of their peak and investing in emerging narratives and ecosystems preemptively. They also possess the capability to transparently raise funds on-chain by leveraging a consortium of angel investors under one unified entity. Moreover, GAINS offers comprehensive support to various projects, including in-house marketing initiatives and facilitation of introductions to the platform’s expansive network encompassing over 250 Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), different launchpads, venture capitalists (VCs), marketing agencies, news platforms, exchanges, and market makers (MMs). Strategic Partnerships GainsPad is proud to collaborate with industry-leading partners such as ETHDubai, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Trust Wallet. These partnerships underscore the team’s commitment to excellence and their dedication to providing unparalleled value to the community. GAINS also boasts distinguished advisors such as Walid Benothman, known for his role in driving growth at 1INCH, Evan Luthra, a prominent Indian influencer, and Jonathan Faye, whose extensive experience includes a decade at the $125B AUM ODDO BHF, where he transitioned from a legal background to lead Open Innovation initiatives. Additionally, $GAINS has recently secured a listing on a premier centralized exchange. Key Figures: Evan Luthra Evan Luthra, a renowned figure within the cryptocurrency and tech world, has been named twice by Forbes as part of their esteemed 30 under 30 list. His expertise spans across multiple domains, from his prolific work in tech entrepreneurship to his passion for nonfungible tokens. Evan has been recognised by prestigious platforms like Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, thereby highlighting his impact as both an angel investor as well as a tech influencer. He is also a tech visionary with an impressive track record of creating more than 30 applications by the age of 17, in addition to fueling the growth of over 500 Web3 companies. As a tech visionary, Evan’s influence extends to a market cap exceeding a whopping $100 billion. Evans has also been actively involved in the crypto space for years, successfully managing a cryptocurrency investment bank, as well as investing in projects such as Ripple and Hashgraph. Evan has also shared his knowledge globally through platforms like TEDx alongside various institutions, educating audiences on topics ranging from cryptocurrencies and blockchain to the future of decentralized autonomous organizations. Walid Benothman Walid's Leadership roles in companies like 1inch and Curv demonstrate his expertise in driving growth and strategy operations. Walid was also an early employee at Ripple. His strategic initiatives at both Curv and Ripple played a significant role in advancing the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, thereby culminating in the acquisition of Curv by PayPal. Furthermore, from management consulting to creating the inaugural digitally managed semi-professional football club in Paris, Walid’s entrepreneurial spirit and foresight have also led to groundbreaking ventures at a consistent level.\ Jonathan Faye Jonathan has over ten years of relevant experience within the world of finance, as proven by his work at the aforementioned ODDO BHF, a French-German investment bank with €150b AUM. Although he began as a lawyer, Jonathan nevertheless played an important part in M&A, regulatory affairs, and private equity as well as VC. Eventually progressing to Global Head of Open Innovation, Jonathan concentrated on shaping corporate VC strategy while simultaneously pioneering blockchain technology for a modern age, supporting ventures such as Coinhouse and Ledger. Presently, Jonathan is in charge of JonVenture, his own advisory firm, providing key guidance to early-stage startups by utilizing his passion and experience for both angel investment and Web3. Investment Opportunity As a decentralized community VC established six years ago, GAINS operates a launchpad for private sales. Notably, the platform has deployed over $35 million for more than 300 projects, featuring notable successes such as Bloktopia (x1000), Quant Network (x500), Avalanche (x300), and Hashgraph (x50). GAINS CEO, Alexandre Raffin, stated that “At GAINS, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a steadfast commitment to our community. With the launch of GainsPad, we are democratizing access to groundbreaking projects and revolutionizing the way individuals participate in Web3 fundraising.” To participate in GainsPad's IDOs, individuals are required to stake a minimum of 1,000 $GAINS, with additional tickets awarded for every 250 $GAINS staked. The aforementioned tiered system offers varying levels of bonuses and incentives, ensuring that each participant is rewarded according to their level of engagement and commitment. About GAINS GAINS Associates is the world's first decentralized venture capital firm, providing individuals holding $GAINS with access to the most promising crypto projects. With over six years of experience and a history of ultra-high return deals, GAINS is shaping the future of DeFi. GAINS stands for ‘Group Action Is Never Small’, symbolizing the collaborative spirit that is the essence of blockchain and decentralization. For individuals seeking to invest in the next generation of crypto unicorns, GainsPad represents the ultimate destination. GAINS remains steadfast in its mission to remove entry barriers to investing and empower individuals to seize opportunities in the crypto space. With a proven track record and a commitment to excellence, there is no better time than now to get started with GAINS as they have a fully doxxed team, an impressive track record for their first platform, Gains Private, that was launched back in 2021, and the fact that the team is finally ready to tap into the IDO market, which is a 10-20x bigger opportunity with potentially massive returns up for grabs. Visit the official website for further information and join GAINS’ Telegram channel to engage with the team members who are dedicated to assisting customers every step of the way. For regular updates, check out the X, LinkedIn, Discord, Facebook, Instagram, Medium, TikTok, and YouTube channels as well. This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. GAINS Associates has announced the launch of GainsPad, heralding a new era in Web3 fundraising. With a legacy spanning six years, a fully transparent team, and an unrivaled track record exemplified by the success of Gains Private, the inaugural launchpad, the new platform is poised to redefine the landscape of Initial Decentralized Offerings (IDOs). GAINS Associates As the team embarks on this journey, they invite individuals worldwide to join them in shaping the future of crypto fundraising. GainsPad presents a monumental opportunity, magnitudes larger than anything witnessed before in the IDO market. The team is not just offering a platform; they are fostering a community where participants can partake in life-changing deals, embodying the spirit of empowerment and inclusivity. What Are The Key Highlights? GainsPad introduces a novel approach to IDOs, focusing on accessibility and fairness while maintaining the highest standards of transparency and security. The platform boasts several key components designed to enhance the investor experience. Firstly, there is the ‘ Refund Policy ,’ which helps safeguard investors against unforeseen circumstances. The policy ensures peace of mind during the token launch phase. Next, there is the ‘ Tiered System .’ With varying tiers tailored to different levels of engagement, participants can maximize their investment potential and increase their chances of securing allocations. Refund Policy Refund Policy Tiered System Tiered System Finally, there is the ‘Whitelist Process.’ Through engaging educational content and quizzes, the team streamlines the whitelisting process, ensuring that only knowledgeable and committed community members gain access to exclusive opportunities. Alongside maintaining strong foundational principles, the team’s approach entails a dual strategy: seizing opportunities within burgeoning trends ahead of their peak and investing in emerging narratives and ecosystems preemptively. They also possess the capability to transparently raise funds on-chain by leveraging a consortium of angel investors under one unified entity. Moreover, GAINS offers comprehensive support to various projects, including in-house marketing initiatives and facilitation of introductions to the platform’s expansive network encompassing over 250 Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), different launchpads, venture capitalists (VCs), marketing agencies, news platforms, exchanges, and market makers (MMs). Strategic Partnerships GainsPad is proud to collaborate with industry-leading partners such as ETHDubai, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Trust Wallet. These partnerships underscore the team’s commitment to excellence and their dedication to providing unparalleled value to the community. GAINS also boasts distinguished advisors such as Walid Benothman, known for his role in driving growth at 1INCH, Evan Luthra, a prominent Indian influencer, and Jonathan Faye, whose extensive experience includes a decade at the $125B AUM ODDO BHF, where he transitioned from a legal background to lead Open Innovation initiatives. Additionally, $GAINS has recently secured a listing on a premier centralized exchange. Key Figures: Evan Luthra Evan Luthra Evan Luthra Evan Luthra, a renowned figure within the cryptocurrency and tech world, has been named twice by Forbes as part of their esteemed 30 under 30 list. His expertise spans across multiple domains, from his prolific work in tech entrepreneurship to his passion for nonfungible tokens. Evan has been recognised by prestigious platforms like Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, thereby highlighting his impact as both an angel investor as well as a tech influencer. He is also a tech visionary with an impressive track record of creating more than 30 applications by the age of 17, in addition to fueling the growth of over 500 Web3 companies. As a tech visionary, Evan’s influence extends to a market cap exceeding a whopping $100 billion. Evans has also been actively involved in the crypto space for years, successfully managing a cryptocurrency investment bank, as well as investing in projects such as Ripple and Hashgraph. Evan has also shared his knowledge globally through platforms like TEDx alongside various institutions, educating audiences on topics ranging from cryptocurrencies and blockchain to the future of decentralized autonomous organizations. Walid Benothman Walid Benothman Walid Benothman Walid's Leadership roles in companies like 1inch and Curv demonstrate his expertise in driving growth and strategy operations. Walid was also an early employee at Ripple. His strategic initiatives at both Curv and Ripple played a significant role in advancing the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, thereby culminating in the acquisition of Curv by PayPal. Furthermore, from management consulting to creating the inaugural digitally managed semi-professional football club in Paris, Walid’s entrepreneurial spirit and foresight have also led to groundbreaking ventures at a consistent level.\ Jonathan Faye Jonathan Faye Jonathan Faye Jonathan has over ten years of relevant experience within the world of finance, as proven by his work at the aforementioned ODDO BHF, a French-German investment bank with €150b AUM. Although he began as a lawyer, Jonathan nevertheless played an important part in M&A, regulatory affairs, and private equity as well as VC. Eventually progressing to Global Head of Open Innovation, Jonathan concentrated on shaping corporate VC strategy while simultaneously pioneering blockchain technology for a modern age, supporting ventures such as Coinhouse and Ledger. Presently, Jonathan is in charge of JonVenture, his own advisory firm, providing key guidance to early-stage startups by utilizing his passion and experience for both angel investment and Web3. Investment Opportunity As a decentralized community VC established six years ago, GAINS operates a launchpad for private sales. Notably, the platform has deployed over $35 million for more than 300 projects, featuring notable successes such as Bloktopia (x1000), Quant Network (x500), Avalanche (x300), and Hashgraph (x50). GAINS CEO, Alexandre Raffin, stated that “At GAINS, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a steadfast commitment to our community. With the launch of GainsPad, we are democratizing access to groundbreaking projects and revolutionizing the way individuals participate in Web3 fundraising.” GAINS CEO, Alexandre Raffin, stated that “At GAINS, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a steadfast commitment to our community. With the launch of GainsPad, we are democratizing access to groundbreaking projects and revolutionizing the way individuals participate in Web3 fundraising.” To participate in GainsPad's IDOs, individuals are required to stake a minimum of 1,000 $GAINS, with additional tickets awarded for every 250 $GAINS staked. The aforementioned tiered system offers varying levels of bonuses and incentives, ensuring that each participant is rewarded according to their level of engagement and commitment. About GAINS GAINS Associates is the world's first decentralized venture capital firm, providing individuals holding $GAINS with access to the most promising crypto projects. With over six years of experience and a history of ultra-high return deals, GAINS is shaping the future of DeFi. GAINS stands for ‘Group Action Is Never Small’, symbolizing the collaborative spirit that is the essence of blockchain and decentralization. For individuals seeking to invest in the next generation of crypto unicorns, GainsPad represents the ultimate destination. GAINS remains steadfast in its mission to remove entry barriers to investing and empower individuals to seize opportunities in the crypto space. With a proven track record and a commitment to excellence, there is no better time than now to get started with GAINS as they have a fully doxxed team, an impressive track record for their first platform, Gains Private, that was launched back in 2021, and the fact that the team is finally ready to tap into the IDO market, which is a 10-20x bigger opportunity with potentially massive returns up for grabs. Visit the official website for further information and join GAINS’ Telegram channel to engage with the team members who are dedicated to assisting customers every step of the way. For regular updates, check out the X , LinkedIn , Discord , Facebook , Instagram , Medium , TikTok , and YouTube channels as well. official website official website Telegram channel Telegram channel X X LinkedIn LinkedIn Discord Discord Facebook Facebook Instagram Instagram Medium Medium TikTok TikTok YouTube YouTube This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here here

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