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A new theory from a YouTuber suggests Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin may comprise of three people who merged their first and last names. This is contrary to previous theories that suggest Satoshi is just one person. Certain individuals suspected to be Satoshi may not have comprised of the ‘persons’ that founded Bitcoin. Of course, you've heard of Bitcoin. You've also heard that its creator is the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto. This theory emerged on October 31st, 2008, after the Bitcoin white paper was released via a cypherpunk mailing list under the name Satoshi Nakamoto, leaving the world to speculate whether it was an individual or a group. New evidence has brought us closer to identifying who Satoshi is. Many believe Satoshi Nakamoto is just one person; well, we are about to find out. Satoshi Nakamoto Comprises of 3 persons - New Evidence Reveals Recent evidence presented by a Youtuber - Fooch, suggests that Hal Finney, the first person to receive Bitcoin, and Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, may have attended the same conference, Crypto '98, in Santa Barbara, California in 1998. By checking the event's program info, Fooch discovers a Satoshi in attendance. Searching for the term "Naka" leads him to a page detailing a presentation by Satoshi Hada and Toshiaki Tanaka on The Existence of 3-round Zero-knowledge Protocols at Crypto '98. That's not all. Fooch then searched on Google for Satoshi Hada Nakamoto, and boom, this post on X popped up, showing that the creators of Bitcoin allegedly comprise three researchers who may have also worked with IBM. The archived link leads to an IBM research paper. “Satoshi is allegedly 3 researchers from IBM”. Fooch said. Also, Fooch’s check on Toshiaki Tanaka and Naohiko Uramoto shows that they, at one time, worked at IBM. Right under the post is a comment tagging what seems to be Satoshi Hada’s account. Here's what it looks like 👇🏽 Maybe a coincidence 🧐 Under Satoshi Hada's most recent post on X, which was in 2017 by the way, someone commented by typing 'Satoshi Nakamoto' backward. What does this person know? Also, Satoshi Hada's previous repost on X in 2012 was about the IBM CEO predicting the future of business. Fooch's intelligent investigation was able to connect the dots based on an interview with Fran, Hal Finney’s wife. She recalled her husband communicating with someone named Satoshi, whom he believed to be based in Japan. Evidence from a YouTube video by The Bitcoin Layer corroborates that Satoshi’s working hours align with the PST time zone which is used in Japan. If “They” Are Satoshi, Why Are They Hiding? Fooch is of the opinion that the Japanese are humble people unlike Americans or Australians who may want to prove anything. Well, what do you think about Fooch’s theory? It appears to be the closest sketch to drawing Satoshi Nakamoto though. Another interesting thing that can be noticed is Satoshi's use of “we” in the bitcoin whitepaper - “We propose a…” Other Alleged Satoshis In an adventure to discover the genius behind Bitcoin, various theories have emerged. Some individuals have purposely claimed to be Satoshi despite evidence proving otherwise. Others have been linked to Satoshi because of their early association with Bitcoin, and one unlucky fellow was accused due to a name coincidence. Let's find out who they are and why they may not be 'Satoshi’. Craig Wright An Australian scientist who has been ruled as a fraudster by a judge in the United Kingdom has long claimed to be the founder of Bitcoin. However, his claims lack tangible evidence beyond document forgery, and he has offered many excuses for his inability to prove it, including 'stomping on the hard drive’ that contains files to prove that he created Bitcoin. Dorian Nakamoto When you google Satoshi Nakamoto, the image you often see is that of Dorian Nakamoto, who has denied being the founder of Bitcoin despite the name coincidence. Dorian is a retired physicist. In a 2014 exposé with Newsweek, where he was accused of being the founder of Bitcoin, he claimed he was wrongly quoted when asked about Bitcoin, thinking the question related to his career, and said: “I am no longer involved in that and I cannot discuss it.” When the exposé went viral, Dorian stated that he felt victimized and decided to tell his own side of the story. “I’m saying I’m no longer in engineering. That’s it. And even if I was, when we get hired, you have to sign this document, contract saying you will not reveal anything we divulge during and after employment. So that’s what I implied.
It sounded like I was involved before with bitcoin and looked like I’m not involved now. That’s not what I meant. I want to clarify that.” Dorian's side of the story attracted sympathy from the Bitcoin community, resulting in donations of over 102 bitcoins which is worth almost a hundred million dollars today. Gavin Andersen It's understandable why some might have suspected Gavin Andresen of being Satoshi Nakamoto. He joined Bitcoin as a core developer in its early stages, creating important features that remain crucial to the Bitcoin ecosystem today. In the documentary "The Bitcoin Story," Gavin repeatedly referred to Satoshi as a "he" and emphasized Satoshi's genius: “He's obviously had some academic training because he wrote this academic whitepaper that is in the style of a peer reviewed academic journal article. He's obviously a genius. I’d love to meet him someday.” “As far as I know, no one has actually met Satoshi. No one knows who he, or she, or they are. I've never talked with Satoshi although I have communicated with him electronically via email or on online forums.
Satoshi started working on Bitcoin he says in 2007, and it actually took him a couple of years to convince himself that he could actually create a system that would work.” Gavin believes he was the last person to speak with Satoshi: “I don't know who might have had the last interaction with Satoshi, it might have possibly been me. My very last email to Satoshi, I actually told him I had been invited to give a talk at the CIA. He had already told me he was going to step back. I don't know if me telling him I was going to visit the CIA was the reason I never heard from him again but I certainly think it didn't help.” Hal Finney If you're a Bitcoin enthusiast, you've likely heard of Hal Finney. He was the first person to receive Bitcoin in a transaction, receiving 10 bitcoins from Satoshi Nakamoto on January 12, 2009. This marked him as an early supporter and contributor to the project. As a cryptographer, Finney recognized the potential of Bitcoin, predicted that it would hit $1 million, and actively contributed to its development. He was a passionate advocate for privacy and saw Bitcoin as a solution to financial transaction privacy concerns. Sadly, Hal passed away on August 28, 2014, after battling with complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for five years. Recent research by Jameson Lopp, a Bitcoin researcher, has provided evidence that Hal Finney was not Satoshi Nakamoto. This research analyzed the timing of a specific Bitcoin transaction and Hal Finney's participation in a race, concluding that they occurred simultaneously, making it impossible for him to have been Satoshi at that time. Adam Back British cryptographer and CEO of Blockstream has also been suspected to be Satoshi because of his early involvement with Bitcoin. In 1997, Adam developed Hashcash, a proof-of-work system that is now used in Bitcoin mining. This invention is referenced in Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin white paper. Through public emails revealed between Satoshi and Adam, it appears both individuals have distinct communication styles and technical expertise. Len Sasseman Len Sassaman, a renowned cryptographer and academic researcher, made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and privacy. While his work indirectly influenced the development of Bitcoin, there is no concrete evidence to support the claim that he was Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. After Sassaman's untimely death in 2011, the Bitcoin community honored him in a unique and lasting way. A tribute was embedded in block 138725 of the Bitcoin blockchain, forever commemorating his legacy. A message in the block reads: "Len was our friend.A brilliant mind, a kind soul, and a devious schemer.” A new theory from a YouTuber suggests Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin may comprise of three people who merged their first and last names. This is contrary to previous theories that suggest Satoshi is just one person. A new theory from a YouTuber suggests Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin may comprise of three people who merged their first and last names. This is contrary to previous theories that suggest Satoshi is just one person. A new theory from a YouTuber suggests Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin may comprise of three people who merged their first and last names. This is contrary to previous theories that suggest Satoshi is just one person. Certain individuals suspected to be Satoshi may not have comprised of the ‘persons’ that founded Bitcoin. Certain individuals suspected to be Satoshi may not have comprised of the ‘persons’ that founded Bitcoin . Certain individuals suspected to be Satoshi may not have comprised of the ‘persons’ that founded Bitcoin Of course, you've heard of Bitcoin. You've also heard that its creator is the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto. This theory emerged on October 31st, 2008, after the Bitcoin white paper was released via a cypherpunk mailing list under the name Satoshi Nakamoto, leaving the world to speculate whether it was an individual or a group. New evidence has brought us closer to identifying who Satoshi is. Many believe Satoshi Nakamoto is just one person; well, we are about to find out. Satoshi Nakamoto Comprises of 3 persons - New Evidence Reveals Recent evidence presented by a Youtuber - Fooch, suggests that Hal Finney, the first person to receive Bitcoin, and Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, may have attended the same conference, Crypto '98, in Santa Barbara, California in 1998. By checking the event's program info, Fooch discovers a Satoshi in attendance. Searching for the term "Naka" leads him to a page detailing a presentation by Satoshi Hada and Toshiaki Tanaka on The Existence of 3-round Zero-knowledge Protocols at Crypto '98. The Existence of 3-round Zero-knowledge Protocols Crypto '98. That's not all. Fooch then searched on Google for Satoshi Hada Nakamoto , and boom, this post on X popped up, showing that the creators of Bitcoin allegedly comprise three researchers who may have also worked with IBM. The archived link leads to an IBM research paper. Satoshi Hada Nakamoto “Satoshi is allegedly 3 researchers from IBM”. Fooch said. Also, Fooch’s check on Toshiaki Tanaka and Naohiko Uramoto shows that they, at one time, worked at IBM. Right under the post is a comment tagging what seems to be Satoshi Hada’s account. Here's what it looks like 👇🏽 Maybe a coincidence 🧐 Under Satoshi Hada's most recent post on X, which was in 2017 by the way, someone commented by typing 'Satoshi Nakamoto' backward. What does this person know? Also, Satoshi Hada's previous repost on X in 2012 was about the IBM CEO predicting the future of business. Fooch's intelligent investigation was able to connect the dots based on an interview with Fran, Hal Finney’s wife. She recalled her husband communicating with someone named Satoshi, whom he believed to be based in Japan. Evidence from a YouTube video by The Bitcoin Layer corroborates that Satoshi’s working hours align with the PST time zone which is used in Japan. If “They” Are Satoshi, Why Are They Hiding? Fooch is of the opinion that the Japanese are humble people unlike Americans or Australians who may want to prove anything. Well, what do you think about Fooch’s theory? It appears to be the closest sketch to drawing Satoshi Nakamoto though. Another interesting thing that can be noticed is Satoshi's use of “we” in the bitcoin whitepaper - “We propose a…” Other Alleged Satoshis In an adventure to discover the genius behind Bitcoin, various theories have emerged. Some individuals have purposely claimed to be Satoshi despite evidence proving otherwise. Others have been linked to Satoshi because of their early association with Bitcoin, and one unlucky fellow was accused due to a name coincidence. Let's find out who they are and why they may not be 'Satoshi’. Craig Wright Craig Wright Craig Wright An Australian scientist who has been ruled as a fraudster by a judge in the United Kingdom has long claimed to be the founder of Bitcoin. However, his claims lack tangible evidence beyond document forgery, and he has offered many excuses for his inability to prove it, including 'stomping on the hard drive’ that contains files to prove that he created Bitcoin. Dorian Nakamoto Dorian Nakamoto Dorian Nakamoto When you google Satoshi Nakamoto, the image you often see is that of Dorian Nakamoto, who has denied being the founder of Bitcoin despite the name coincidence. Dorian is a retired physicist. In a 2014 exposé with Newsweek , where he was accused of being the founder of Bitcoin, he claimed he was wrongly quoted when asked about Bitcoin, thinking the question related to his career, and said: Newsweek “I am no longer involved in that and I cannot discuss it.” “I am no longer involved in that and I cannot discuss it.” When the exposé went viral, Dorian stated that he felt victimized and decided to tell his own side of the story. “I’m saying I’m no longer in engineering. That’s it. And even if I was, when we get hired, you have to sign this document, contract saying you will not reveal anything we divulge during and after employment. So that’s what I implied. It sounded like I was involved before with bitcoin and looked like I’m not involved now. That’s not what I meant. I want to clarify that.” “I’m saying I’m no longer in engineering. That’s it. And even if I was, when we get hired, you have to sign this document, contract saying you will not reveal anything we divulge during and after employment. So that’s what I implied. It sounded like I was involved before with bitcoin and looked like I’m not involved now. That’s not what I meant. I want to clarify that.” Dorian's side of the story attracted sympathy from the Bitcoin community, resulting in donations of over 102 bitcoins which is worth almost a hundred million dollars today. Gavin Andersen Gavin Andersen Gavin Andersen It's understandable why some might have suspected Gavin Andresen of being Satoshi Nakamoto. He joined Bitcoin as a core developer in its early stages, creating important features that remain crucial to the Bitcoin ecosystem today. In the documentary "The Bitcoin Story," Gavin repeatedly referred to Satoshi as a "he" and emphasized Satoshi's genius: “He's obviously had some academic training because he wrote this academic whitepaper that is in the style of a peer reviewed academic journal article. He's obviously a genius. I’d love to meet him someday.” “He's obviously had some academic training because he wrote this academic whitepaper that is in the style of a peer reviewed academic journal article. He's obviously a genius. I’d love to meet him someday.” “As far as I know, no one has actually met Satoshi. No one knows who he, or she, or they are. I've never talked with Satoshi although I have communicated with him electronically via email or on online forums. Satoshi started working on Bitcoin he says in 2007, and it actually took him a couple of years to convince himself that he could actually create a system that would work.” “As far as I know, no one has actually met Satoshi. No one knows who he, or she, or they are. I've never talked with Satoshi although I have communicated with him electronically via email or on online forums. Satoshi started working on Bitcoin he says in 2007, and it actually took him a couple of years to convince himself that he could actually create a system that would work.” Gavin believes he was the last person to speak with Satoshi: “I don't know who might have had the last interaction with Satoshi, it might have possibly been me. My very last email to Satoshi, I actually told him I had been invited to give a talk at the CIA. He had already told me he was going to step back. I don't know if me telling him I was going to visit the CIA was the reason I never heard from him again but I certainly think it didn't help.” “I don't know who might have had the last interaction with Satoshi, it might have possibly been me. My very last email to Satoshi, I actually told him I had been invited to give a talk at the CIA. He had already told me he was going to step back. I don't know if me telling him I was going to visit the CIA was the reason I never heard from him again but I certainly think it didn't help.” Hal Finney Hal Finney Hal Finney If you're a Bitcoin enthusiast, you've likely heard of Hal Finney. He was the first person to receive Bitcoin in a transaction, receiving 10 bitcoins from Satoshi Nakamoto on January 12, 2009. This marked him as an early supporter and contributor to the project. As a cryptographer, Finney recognized the potential of Bitcoin, predicted that it would hit $1 million, and actively contributed to its development. He was a passionate advocate for privacy and saw Bitcoin as a solution to financial transaction privacy concerns. Sadly, Hal passed away on August 28, 2014, after battling with complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for five years. Recent research by Jameson Lopp, a Bitcoin researcher, has provided evidence that Hal Finney was not Satoshi Nakamoto. This research analyzed the timing of a specific Bitcoin transaction and Hal Finney's participation in a race, concluding that they occurred simultaneously, making it impossible for him to have been Satoshi at that time. Adam Back Adam Back Adam Back British cryptographer and CEO of Blockstream has also been suspected to be Satoshi because of his early involvement with Bitcoin. In 1997, Adam developed Hashcash, a proof-of-work system that is now used in Bitcoin mining. This invention is referenced in Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin white paper. Through public emails revealed between Satoshi and Adam, it appears both individuals have distinct communication styles and technical expertise. Len Sasseman Len Sasseman Len Sasseman Len Sassaman, a renowned cryptographer and academic researcher, made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and privacy. While his work indirectly influenced the development of Bitcoin, there is no concrete evidence to support the claim that he was Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. After Sassaman's untimely death in 2011, the Bitcoin community honored him in a unique and lasting way. A tribute was embedded in block 138725 of the Bitcoin blockchain, forever commemorating his legacy. A message in the block reads: " Len was our friend.A brilliant mind, a kind soul, and a devious schemer .” Len was our friend.A brilliant mind, a kind soul, and a devious schemer

Has Satoshi Nakamoto's Identity Finally Been Revealed?

সাতোশি নাকামোটোর পরিচয় কি অবশেষে প্রকাশ করা হয়েছে?

Wurde die Identität von Satoshi Nakamoto endlich enthüllt?

¿Se ha revelado finalmente la identidad de Satoshi Nakamoto?

L'identité de Satoshi Nakamoto a-t-elle enfin été révélée ?

क्या सातोशी नाकामोतो की पहचान अंततः उजागर हो गई है?

サトシ・ナカモトの正体はついに明らかになったのか？

나카모토 사토시의 정체가 드디어 밝혀졌나요?

A identidade de Satoshi Nakamoto foi finalmente revelada?

Личность Сатоши Накамото наконец раскрыта?

Satoshi Nakamoto'nun Kimliği Nihayet Ortaya Çıktı mı?

Danh tính của Satoshi Nakamoto cuối cùng đã được tiết lộ?

中本聪的身份终于揭晓了吗？

Virtual Reality (VR) has long been considered useful for gaming and not much else. However, a recent study suggests that VR technology is terrific for exercise. The University of Victoria in Canada (UVic) conducted a study together with tech giant Meta to evaluate the impact of Meta’s VR fitness platform Supernatural’s workouts on energy expenditure. In the study, led by Dr. Ryan Rhodes at UVic and co-authored by Tabitha Craig and Dr. Yoah Sui, participants between the ages of 18-40 engaged in Supernatural Flow, a full-body cardio workout, which was discovered to have similar cardiovascular benefits to running. On the one hand, this is likely a clear effort by Meta to promote its product and demonstrate, using scientific backing, that its technology is beneficial for our health. On the other hand, it is plausible that combining VR technology with exercise makes it just as beneficial and effective, and is simultaneously entertaining. For many, exercise is a tedious bore. Today, with VR, it no longer needs to be. In addition to exercise, users can enjoy enhanced VR for yoga and overall wellbeing sessions. Many consumers will be pleased to know that Alo Moves, a well-known online on-demand "movement and mindfulness" platform is making a mixed reality yoga app for the Meta Quest 3 – the first of its kind to use virtual coaches for fully immersive at-home yoga sessions. The technology offers users the ability to exercise or practice yoga with a unique virtual reality experience, the key difference being that the coach will be in their home rather than in a virtual environment. In addition to the experience, the actual physical aspect of using VR for this purpose has benefits. Users can choose from an endless amount of sports options such as boxing or tennis. By playing such games, users are drawn into a virtual reality experience that engages them for longer than they might have exercised otherwise. Having a goal, such as winning a tennis game or a boxing round, gives people a goal to work towards and helps achieve a longer-lasting and more beneficial workout session. At the same time, some research has found that exercising with VR for a shorter period is just as beneficial as exercising for a longer period without the use of VR. A new study examining the effects of virtual reality exercise on mental health finds that people can cut down on the amount of weekly vigorous exercise and still maintain mood-boosting benefits. Other studies have also validated the positive psychological impacts of VR fitness, even for a shorter period of time than fitness without VR. It seems obvious that VR can help people through exercise and that it has physical and mental health benefits, but most people don’t seem to be aware of this. According to Athletech, 80% of Americans don’t exercise regularly with fun, captivating games and fitness workouts. VR companies aim to change this and attract more potential consumers to an activity long considered too tough to engage in. By demonstrating that VR exercise, aerobics, yoga, or meditation is psychologically and physically beneficial, as well as more fun and entertaining, it is likely that tech companies can convince millions more people to become interested in these activities combined with VR technology. If you never liked exercising or doing yoga, this is your moment. Buy a VR headset and immerse yourself in a fun and captivating world that will take your mind, body, and spirit to a whole new level. Virtual Reality (VR) has long been considered useful for gaming and not much else. However, a recent study suggests that VR technology is terrific for exercise. Virtual Reality (VR) The University of Victoria in Canada (UVic) conducted a study together with tech giant Meta to evaluate the impact of Meta’s VR fitness platform Supernatural’s workouts on energy expenditure. conducted a study Meta In the study, led by Dr. Ryan Rhodes at UVic and co-authored by Tabitha Craig and Dr. Yoah Sui, participants between the ages of 18-40 engaged in Supernatural Flow, a full-body cardio workout, which was discovered to have similar cardiovascular benefits to running. On the one hand, this is likely a clear effort by Meta to promote its product and demonstrate, using scientific backing, that its technology is beneficial for our health. On the other hand, it is plausible that combining VR technology with exercise makes it just as beneficial and effective, and is simultaneously entertaining. For many, exercise is a tedious bore. Today, with VR, it no longer needs to be. In addition to exercise, users can enjoy enhanced VR for yoga and overall wellbeing sessions. Many consumers will be pleased to know that Alo Moves , a well-known online on-demand "movement and mindfulness" platform is making a mixed reality yoga app for the Meta Quest 3 – the first of its kind to use virtual coaches for fully immersive at-home yoga sessions. Alo Moves The technology offers users the ability to exercise or practice yoga with a unique virtual reality experience, the key difference being that the coach will be in their home rather than in a virtual environment. In addition to the experience, the actual physical aspect of using VR for this purpose has benefits. Users can choose from an endless amount of sports options such as boxing or tennis. By playing such games, users are drawn into a virtual reality experience that engages them for longer than they might have exercised otherwise. Having a goal, such as winning a tennis game or a boxing round, gives people a goal to work towards and helps achieve a longer-lasting and more beneficial workout session. At the same time, some research has found that exercising with VR for a shorter period is just as beneficial as exercising for a longer period without the use of VR. research has found A new study examining the effects of virtual reality exercise on mental health finds that people can cut down on the amount of weekly vigorous exercise and still maintain mood-boosting benefits. Other studies have also validated the positive psychological impacts of VR fitness, even for a shorter period of time than fitness without VR. new study Other studies It seems obvious that VR can help people through exercise and that it has physical and mental health benefits, but most people don’t seem to be aware of this. According to Athletech , 80% of Americans don’t exercise regularly with fun, captivating games and fitness workouts. VR companies aim to change this and attract more potential consumers to an activity long considered too tough to engage in. According to Athletech By demonstrating that VR exercise, aerobics, yoga, or meditation is psychologically and physically beneficial, as well as more fun and entertaining, it is likely that tech companies can convince millions more people to become interested in these activities combined with VR technology. If you never liked exercising or doing yoga, this is your moment. Buy a VR headset and immerse yourself in a fun and captivating world that will take your mind, body, and spirit to a whole new level.

University Study Reveals VR’s Unexpected Benefits for Exercise

**NEW YORK, NY, May 21st, 2024/CyberNewsWire/--**Memcyco Inc., provider of digital trust technology designed to protect companies and their customers from digital impersonation fraud, released its inaugural 2024 State of Website Impersonation Scams report. Notably, Memcyco’s research indicates that the majority of companies do not have adequate solutions to counter digital impersonation fraud, and that most only learn about attacks from their customers. More than half of all respondents (53%) said their existing cybersecurity solutions do not effectively address website impersonation attacks, and 41% said their existing solutions only protect them and their customers “partially.” Just 6% of brands claimed to have a solution that effectively addresses these attacks despite 87% of companies recognizing website impersonation as a major issue and 69% admitting to having had these attacks carried out against their own website. The creation of fake websites used for phishing-related attacks (which are a top cause of account takeover (ATO)) is a growing problem that has earned cybercriminals an astonishing $1 billion+ in 2023 alone, according to data from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. That’s more than three times the amount reported stolen in 2020. The report found that 72% of companies have a monitoring system in place to detect fake versions of their website, but still, 66% said that they primarily learn about digital impersonation attacks when they are flagged by customers.. More alarmingly, 37% of respondents learn about website impersonation attacks as a result of “brand shaming” by impacted customers on social media. The inability to adequately protect against digital impersonation fraud raises a question about companies’ responsibility to reimburse their customers. 48% of survey respondents are already aware of upcoming regulations likely to enforce customer reimbursements, making effective protection against digital impersonation fraud a ‘must-have’ for avoiding revenue loss. “One of the most alarming takeaways from the report is that website impersonation scams are growing because attackers rely on companies having limited visibility into these kinds of attacks,” said Israel Mazin, Chairman and CEO of Memcyco. “This creates a glaring blindspot in cybersecurity — the inability of companies to protect their customers online.” The State of Website Impersonation Scams report was conducted together with Global Surveyz Research, based on the responses of 200 full-time employees ranging from Director to C-level executives at organizations in the security, fraud, digital, and web industries, operating transactional websites with traffic of more than 10,000 monthly visits. Memcyco’s solution suite addresses the rising tide of website impersonation scams by using real-time alerts to secure end-users on every website visit and provides organizations with unparalleled insights into the scope and impact of all attacks on their sites. The full report can be found here. About Memcyo Memcyco offers a suite of AI-based, real-time digital risk protection solutions for combating website impersonation scams, protecting companies and their customers from the moment a fake site goes live until it is taken down. Memcyco’s groundbreaking external threat intelligence platform provides companies with complete visibility into the attack, attacker, and each individual victim, helping to prevent ATO fraud, ransomware, and data breaches before they occur. Memcyco’s “nano defender” technology detects, protects, and responds to attacks as they unfold, securing tens of millions of customer accounts and reducing the negative impact of attacks on workload, compliance, customer churn, and reputation. About Global Surveyz Global Surveyz is a global research company providing survey report-as-a-service that covers the whole process of creating an insightful and impactful B2B or B2C report for any target market. Global Surveyz was established in 2020 and is the brain-child of Ramel Levin. Contact Sheena Kretzmer sheena@memcyco.com This story was distributed as a release by Cyberwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. **NEW YORK, NY, May 21st, 2024/CyberNewsWire/--**Memcyco Inc., provider of digital trust technology designed to protect companies and their customers from digital impersonation fraud, released its inaugural 2024 State of Website Impersonation Scams report. Notably, Memcyco’s research indicates that the majority of companies do not have adequate solutions to counter digital impersonation fraud, and that most only learn about attacks from their customers. More than half of all respondents (53%) said their existing cybersecurity solutions do not effectively address website impersonation attacks, and 41% said their existing solutions only protect them and their customers “partially.” Just 6% of brands claimed to have a solution that effectively addresses these attacks despite 87% of companies recognizing website impersonation as a major issue and 69% admitting to having had these attacks carried out against their own website. The creation of fake websites used for phishing-related attacks (which are a top cause of account takeover (ATO)) is a growing problem that has earned cybercriminals an astonishing $1 billion+ in 2023 alone, according to data from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. That’s more than three times the amount reported stolen in 2020. astonishing $1 billion+ astonishing $1 billion+ The report found that 72% of companies have a monitoring system in place to detect fake versions of their website, but still, 66% said that they primarily learn about digital impersonation attacks when they are flagged by customers.. More alarmingly, 37% of respondents learn about website impersonation attacks as a result of “brand shaming” by impacted customers on social media. The inability to adequately protect against digital impersonation fraud raises a question about companies’ responsibility to reimburse their customers. 48% of survey respondents are already aware of upcoming regulations likely to enforce customer reimbursements, making effective protection against digital impersonation fraud a ‘must-have’ for avoiding revenue loss. “One of the most alarming takeaways from the report is that website impersonation scams are growing because attackers rely on companies having limited visibility into these kinds of attacks,” said Israel Mazin, Chairman and CEO of Memcyco. “This creates a glaring blindspot in cybersecurity — the inability of companies to protect their customers online.” “One of the most alarming takeaways from the report is that website impersonation scams are growing because attackers rely on companies having limited visibility into these kinds of attacks,” said Israel Mazin, Chairman and CEO of Memcyco. “This creates a glaring blindspot in cybersecurity — the inability of companies to protect their customers online.” The State of Website Impersonation Scams report was conducted together with Global Surveyz Research, based on the responses of 200 full-time employees ranging from Director to C-level executives at organizations in the security, fraud, digital, and web industries, operating transactional websites with traffic of more than 10,000 monthly visits. Memcyco’s solution suite addresses the rising tide of website impersonation scams by using real-time alerts to secure end-users on every website visit and provides organizations with unparalleled insights into the scope and impact of all attacks on their sites. The full report can be found here . here here About Memcyo Memcyco offers a suite of AI-based, real-time digital risk protection solutions for combating website impersonation scams, protecting companies and their customers from the moment a fake site goes live until it is taken down. Memcyco’s groundbreaking external threat intelligence platform provides companies with complete visibility into the attack, attacker, and each individual victim, helping to prevent ATO fraud, ransomware, and data breaches before they occur. Memcyco’s “nano defender” technology detects, protects, and responds to attacks as they unfold, securing tens of millions of customer accounts and reducing the negative impact of attacks on workload, compliance, customer churn, and reputation. About Global Surveyz Global Surveyz is a global research company providing survey report-as-a-service that covers the whole process of creating an insightful and impactful B2B or B2C report for any target market. Global Surveyz was established in 2020 and is the brain-child of Ramel Levin. Global Surveyz Global Surveyz Contact Sheena Kretzmer sheena@memcyco.com This story was distributed as a release by Cyberwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Cyberwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here here

Memcyco Report Reveals 6% Of Brands Can Protect Their Customers From Digital Impersonation Fraud

In this exclusive interview, Andrey Nayman, co-founder of Magic Square, shares his journey in the blockchain industry and the inspirations behind creating a community-driven App Store. Ishan Pandey: Hi Andrey, great to have you here. To start off, could you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to co-found Magic Square? Andrey Nayman: I've been in the blockchain industry since 2013. My experiences leading various tech companies inspired me to start Magic Square. We're building a community-driven App Store that makes using decentralized apps simpler and safer. I’m passionate about using my blockchain knowledge to create something valuable and innovative for users worldwide. Ishan Pandey: Magic Square offers a unique ecosystem for discovering Web3 projects. Can you explain what sets Magic Store apart from other platforms in the space? Andrey Nayman: Magic Square is all about putting users first. Imagine it like a big online store, but instead of selling physical items, we present Web3 Apps. Magic Store is a way for users to discover all trusted Dapps and engage with them in one place. What makes us different is that we check every app really carefully before putting it in our store. This makes our platform safe and easy to use, whether you're new to Web3 or already an expert. Ishan Pandey: Given the diverse offerings within the Magic Square ecosystem like Magic Karma and Hot Offers, how do these features enhance the user experience and engagement? Andrey Nayman: Magic Karma and Hot Offers are innovative features designed to enhance the user experience on Magic Square. Magic Karma serves as our reputation system – users receive daily rewards for contributing to the Magic Ecosystem, such as trying out new apps or participating in community activities, earning them points. These points can then be exchanged for exciting rewards. On the other hand, Hot Offers form our engagement layer, where users can complete tasks provided by the listed projects and receive real payments for their efforts. Together, these features keep our users happy and engaged while using our platform. Ishan Pandey: The $SQR token plays a central role in the Magic Square community. Could you discuss how it integrates into the ecosystem and what its benefits are for users? Andrey Nayman: The $SQR token is like the heart of Magic Square. Users earn $SQR as a reward for doing things on our platform every day. You can stake $SQR to unlock special benefits if you're a member. You'll get paid in $SQR when you earn rewards through Hot Offers. We also use $SQR to reach the right people in our marketing efforts. To join Launchpad sales, you must stake even more $SQR. So, $SQR is important for everyone using Magic Square. It's what keeps everything running smoothly and helps our community grow. Ishan Pandey: Community-driven platforms depend heavily on user participation. How does Magic Square encourage community involvement in project voting and validation? Andrey Nayman: Community is at the core of every crypto project. At Magic Square, we believe in bringing the crypto community together in one place. Here, users can decide which projects make it onto our platform, shaping their future. Our community moderators actively gather feedback, which our product team uses to create a roadmap aligned with their needs. To make our community feel valued and engaged, we offer daily rewards through Karma Points and exciting opportunities through Hot Offers. We also host regular surveys where users can share their ideas and feedback, ensuring our platform evolves based on their input. Ishan Pandey: Affiliate programs are common in Web3, but Magic Boost offers a unique twist. Can you elaborate on how this program works and what its advantages are for both users and developers? Andrey Nayman: Affiliate programs are common in Web3, but Magic Boost offers a unique twist. Here's how it works: Users can easily monetize their communities by sharing affiliate offers from listed projects. With one click, they share these offers on social media. When their friends engage and convert, users receive instant payouts. This benefits the user by allowing them to earn effortlessly while supporting their favorite projects. For developers, Magic Boost expands their reach and boosts user acquisition, enhancing app visibility and credibility. Ishan Pandey: Looking forward, what are some key developments or milestones that the Magic Square community can anticipate in the near future? Andrey Nayman: In the near future, our Launchpad will be a big focus. It's designed to help projects grow steadily and connect with our community. We'll customize our approach, using both public and private sales, to give projects the best chance of success. With our active community, we'll make sure these projects get plenty of attention. Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to shape the future of Web3! 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. In this exclusive interview, Andrey Nayman, co-founder of Magic Square, shares his journey in the blockchain industry and the inspirations behind creating a community-driven App Store. Ishan Pandey: Hi Andrey, great to have you here. To start off, could you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to co-found Magic Square? Ishan Pandey: Hi Andrey, great to have you here. To start off, could you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to co-found Magic Square? Ishan Pandey: Hi Andrey, great to have you here. To start off, could you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to co-found Magic Square? Andrey Nayman: I've been in the blockchain industry since 2013. My experiences leading various tech companies inspired me to start Magic Square. We're building a community-driven App Store that makes using decentralized apps simpler and safer. I’m passionate about using my blockchain knowledge to create something valuable and innovative for users worldwide. Andrey Nayman: Ishan Pandey: Magic Square offers a unique ecosystem for discovering Web3 projects. Can you explain what sets Magic Store apart from other platforms in the space? Ishan Pandey: Magic Square offers a unique ecosystem for discovering Web3 projects. Can you explain what sets Magic Store apart from other platforms in the space? Ishan Pandey: Magic Square offers a unique ecosystem for discovering Web3 projects. Can you explain what sets Magic Store apart from other platforms in the space? Andrey Nayman: Magic Square is all about putting users first. Imagine it like a big online store, but instead of selling physical items, we present Web3 Apps. Magic Store is a way for users to discover all trusted Dapps and engage with them in one place. What makes us different is that we check every app really carefully before putting it in our store. This makes our platform safe and easy to use, whether you're new to Web3 or already an expert. Andrey Nayman: Ishan Pandey: Given the diverse offerings within the Magic Square ecosystem like Magic Karma and Hot Offers, how do these features enhance the user experience and engagement? Ishan Pandey: Given the diverse offerings within the Magic Square ecosystem like Magic Karma and Hot Offers, how do these features enhance the user experience and engagement? Ishan Pandey: Given the diverse offerings within the Magic Square ecosystem like Magic Karma and Hot Offers, how do these features enhance the user experience and engagement? Andrey Nayman: Magic Karma and Hot Offers are innovative features designed to enhance the user experience on Magic Square. Magic Karma serves as our reputation system – users receive daily rewards for contributing to the Magic Ecosystem, such as trying out new apps or participating in community activities, earning them points. These points can then be exchanged for exciting rewards. On the other hand, Hot Offers form our engagement layer, where users can complete tasks provided by the listed projects and receive real payments for their efforts. Together, these features keep our users happy and engaged while using our platform. Andrey Nayman: Ishan Pandey: The $SQR token plays a central role in the Magic Square community. Could you discuss how it integrates into the ecosystem and what its benefits are for users? Ishan Pandey: The $SQR token plays a central role in the Magic Square community. Could you discuss how it integrates into the ecosystem and what its benefits are for users? Ishan Pandey: The $SQR token plays a central role in the Magic Square community. Could you discuss how it integrates into the ecosystem and what its benefits are for users? Andrey Nayman: The $SQR token is like the heart of Magic Square. Users earn $SQR as a reward for doing things on our platform every day. You can stake $SQR to unlock special benefits if you're a member. You'll get paid in $SQR when you earn rewards through Hot Offers. We also use $SQR to reach the right people in our marketing efforts. Andrey Nayman: To join Launchpad sales, you must stake even more $SQR. So, $SQR is important for everyone using Magic Square. It's what keeps everything running smoothly and helps our community grow. Ishan Pandey: Community-driven platforms depend heavily on user participation. How does Magic Square encourage community involvement in project voting and validation? Ishan Pandey: Community-driven platforms depend heavily on user participation. How does Magic Square encourage community involvement in project voting and validation? Ishan Pandey: Community-driven platforms depend heavily on user participation. How does Magic Square encourage community involvement in project voting and validation? Andrey Nayman: Community is at the core of every crypto project. At Magic Square, we believe in bringing the crypto community together in one place. Here, users can decide which projects make it onto our platform, shaping their future. Our community moderators actively gather feedback, which our product team uses to create a roadmap aligned with their needs. To make our community feel valued and engaged, we offer daily rewards through Karma Points and exciting opportunities through Hot Offers. We also host regular surveys where users can share their ideas and feedback, ensuring our platform evolves based on their input. Andrey Nayman: Ishan Pandey: Affiliate programs are common in Web3, but Magic Boost offers a unique twist. Can you elaborate on how this program works and what its advantages are for both users and developers? Ishan Pandey: Affiliate programs are common in Web3, but Magic Boost offers a unique twist. Can you elaborate on how this program works and what its advantages are for both users and developers? Ishan Pandey: Affiliate programs are common in Web3, but Magic Boost offers a unique twist. Can you elaborate on how this program works and what its advantages are for both users and developers? Andrey Nayman: Affiliate programs are common in Web3, but Magic Boost offers a unique twist. Here's how it works: Users can easily monetize their communities by sharing affiliate offers from listed projects. With one click, they share these offers on social media. When their friends engage and convert, users receive instant payouts. This benefits the user by allowing them to earn effortlessly while supporting their favorite projects. For developers, Magic Boost expands their reach and boosts user acquisition, enhancing app visibility and credibility. Andrey Nayman: Ishan Pandey: Looking forward, what are some key developments or milestones that the Magic Square community can anticipate in the near future? Ishan Pandey: Looking forward, what are some key developments or milestones that the Magic Square community can anticipate in the near future? Ishan Pandey: Looking forward, what are some key developments or milestones that the Magic Square community can anticipate in the near future? Andrey Nayman: In the near future, our Launchpad will be a big focus. It's designed to help projects grow steadily and connect with our community. We'll customize our approach, using both public and private sales, to give projects the best chance of success. With our active community, we'll make sure these projects get plenty of attention. Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to shape the future of Web3! Andrey Nayman: 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 business blogging program

Andrey Nayman Reveals the Vision Behind Magic Square's Unique Web3 Ecosystem

**ZUG, Switzerland, April 24th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Researchers from the University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group, in collaboration with the Acurast Association building on Polkadot and other ecosystems, have unveiled groundbreaking results in their latest study, "Performance Analysis of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks and Centralized Clouds.” This work demonstrates the viability of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) as a robust alternative to traditional centralized cloud computing platforms. DePINs, leveraging blockchain technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), aim to enhance data sovereignty, reduce dependency on centralized models, and improve system resilience against potential failures. The research specifically highlights and evaluates Acurast, a new decentralized serverless cloud network that capitalizes on underutilized resources of smartphones to perform complex computing tasks with enhanced security and efficiency. Key Findings: Enhanced Efficiency: Acurast has shown potential to perform computationally intensive tasks more efficiently than traditional cloud services like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon AWS.
Power Efficiency: Acurast significantly reduce power consumption, compared to existing centralized server infrastructure, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to existing solutions.
Empirical Evidence: The study provides empirical evidence supporting the theoretical benefits of DePINs, demonstrating Acurast's ability to handle computationally intensive applications with reliability and cost-effectiveness. "The advent of decentralized technologies presents a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage and operate digital infrastructures," said Jan von der Assen, PhD student and Junior Researcher of the Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich (UZH) on the project. "Acurast not only challenges the status quo but may also present a scalable, secure, and sustainable model for future computing needs." This research marks a significant step toward understanding and harnessing the power of DePINs for computing. It opens up a real alternative to existing cloud providers for applications in all industries, especially where confidentiality is paramount. The full research paper is publicly available and has been accepted at the upcoming DePIN Workshop of the International Conference on Blockchain Technology (ICBC) 2024. About University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group The Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich focuses on research and development in networked systems and communication mechanisms. The group is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in communication systems, network security, and infrastructure development. About Acurast Association The Acurast Association is dedicated to breaking up the cloud monopoly with Acurast using mobile hardware, thereby democratizing and decentralizing the cloud. Allowing everyone to become a part of the cloud through their mobile devices. Providing developers with unrestricted, permissionless access to computing resources that are secure, cost-effective, and confidential. Contact Co-Founder Pascal Brun Acurast hi@acurast.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. **ZUG, Switzerland, April 24th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Researchers from the University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group, in collaboration with the Acurast Association building on Polkadot and other ecosystems, have unveiled groundbreaking results in their latest study, "Performance Analysis of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks and Centralized Clouds.” This work demonstrates the viability of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) as a robust alternative to traditional centralized cloud computing platforms. DePINs, leveraging blockchain technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), aim to enhance data sovereignty, reduce dependency on centralized models, and improve system resilience against potential failures. The research specifically highlights and evaluates Acurast , a new decentralized serverless cloud network that capitalizes on underutilized resources of smartphones to perform complex computing tasks with enhanced security and efficiency. Acurast Acurast Key Findings: Enhanced Efficiency: Acurast has shown potential to perform computationally intensive tasks more efficiently than traditional cloud services like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon AWS. Power Efficiency: Acurast significantly reduce power consumption, compared to existing centralized server infrastructure, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to existing solutions. Empirical Evidence: The study provides empirical evidence supporting the theoretical benefits of DePINs, demonstrating Acurast's ability to handle computationally intensive applications with reliability and cost-effectiveness. Enhanced Efficiency: Acurast has shown potential to perform computationally intensive tasks more efficiently than traditional cloud services like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon AWS. Power Efficiency: Acurast significantly reduce power consumption, compared to existing centralized server infrastructure, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to existing solutions. Empirical Evidence: The study provides empirical evidence supporting the theoretical benefits of DePINs, demonstrating Acurast's ability to handle computationally intensive applications with reliability and cost-effectiveness. "The advent of decentralized technologies presents a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage and operate digital infrastructures," said Jan von der Assen, PhD student and Junior Researcher of the Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich (UZH) on the project. "The advent of decentralized technologies presents a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage and operate digital infrastructures," said Jan von der Assen, PhD student and Junior Researcher of the Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich (UZH) on the project. "Acurast not only challenges the status quo but may also present a scalable, secure, and sustainable model for future computing needs." "Acurast not only challenges the status quo but may also present a scalable, secure, and sustainable model for future computing needs." This research marks a significant step toward understanding and harnessing the power of DePINs for computing. It opens up a real alternative to existing cloud providers for applications in all industries, especially where confidentiality is paramount. The full research paper is publicly available and has been accepted at the upcoming DePIN Workshop of the International Conference on Blockchain Technology (ICBC) 2024. research paper research paper About University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group The Communication Systems Group (CSG) at the University of Zurich focuses on research and development in networked systems and communication mechanisms. The group is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in communication systems, network security, and infrastructure development. Communication Systems Group (CSG) Communication Systems Group (CSG) About Acurast Association The Acurast Association is dedicated to breaking up the cloud monopoly with Acurast using mobile hardware, thereby democratizing and decentralizing the cloud. Allowing everyone to become a part of the cloud through their mobile devices. Providing developers with unrestricted, permissionless access to computing resources that are secure, cost-effective, and confidential. Acurast Acurast Contact Co-Founder Pascal Brun Acurast hi@acurast.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.

Research Reveals Mobile Devices As Catalysts For Efficient Decentralized Infrastructure Networks

Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is a specialized field within information security focused on managing cybersecurity incidents. It involves identifying, mitigating, and investigating these incidents, which is known as incident response. Additionally, the field includes the application of forensic techniques, referred to as digital forensics, to analyze and gather evidence. Digital forensics typically begins with an incident, but sometimes, merely detecting signs of unauthorized scanning of a company's IT infrastructure can thwart an attack. Hackers often infiltrate systems in phases and might remain inactive for a while, only to strike a critical digital asset suddenly. For this reason, it is highly effective when digital forensics teams collaborate closely with threat monitoring teams to intercept and block hacking attempts early on. Paths to a Digital Forensics Career This profession demands extensive practical knowledge of IT, encompassing everything from operating systems to mobile apps, telecommunications solutions to IoT devices, and from databases to hardware configurations. A digital forensic expert must not only have a deep understanding of how IT systems function - ideally at an admin level - but also grasp how these systems are protected and how exactly they can be compromised. The transition of someone from a job in cybersecurity, IT administration, or a backend development job into digital forensics can be incredibly valuable. There is no quick training method; the most effective approach is "learning by doing," where individuals learn on the job by tackling specific practical tasks while addressing real-world problems. While there are now excellent courses on digital forensics that can significantly enhance this hands-on learning experience, they should only serve as a supplement, not a replacement. Main Tasks in Digital Forensic Investigations The role of incident responders is to analyze traces of intrusions to answer practical questions: What exactly happened? After a cyber incident, it is vital to determine exactly how hackers gained access and what actions they took. This detailed understanding helps to more accurately assess both the direct damage from the incident and the potential reputational risks. How did this happen? It is necessary to reconstruct the entire sequence of the attack. This knowledge allows information security specialists to mitigate future cyber threats by addressing vulnerabilities that were exploited in the attack, preventing hackers from using the same or similar tactics again. What should you do at the moment? Sometimes, digital forensics specialists need to be actively involved in responding to an incident, not just analyzing the traces. There are situations where hacker activity within a company's IT infrastructure is ongoing. In such cases, it is important to respond carefully, in coordination with all members of the security team, to contain the threat. New challenges are emerging. For example, digital forensics is now used to perform compromise assessments, which involve identifying traces of IT infrastructure compromise. Detecting signs of past breaches can lead cyber investigators to uncover unpatched vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the information security framework. Often, discovering such previously unnoticed issues necessitates thorough investigations. How Long Investigations Last Usually, after a cyber incident, the investigation lasts about two to three weeks. While there are complex cases that require significantly more time, these are quite rare. Most of the time is devoted to the investigation itself, which includes all its stages and the analysis of data collected. Sometimes, this also involves actions to contain the attackers. Please remember that several days are also spent on writing detailed reports. Documentation is crucial: it is necessary to provide comprehensive information for the management of the client company, its security service, and external cybersecurity providers. In some cases, this information is also vital for law enforcement agencies, as digital forensics plays an important role in the apprehension and exposure of cyber criminals. Investigating a company's infrastructure for signs of possible intrusion is a time-consuming task due to the extensive amount of work involved. This process can take anywhere from a month to two months, depending on the size of the customer company's IT infrastructure. It is noteworthy that traces of intrusion, such as 'fingerprints' left by malware, backdoors installed by attackers, or suspicious traffic typical of specific post-exploitation frameworks, are often found. All these findings necessitate further research and detailed analysis. Evaluating a Digital Forensics Profession Strengths

Weaknesses



[+] This is interesting and creative work that requires a blend of competencies, practices, and intuition.

[-] Entering the profession involves a multistage, lengthy, and complex process.



[+] The specialty is rare, which typically means the average salary is higher than that of cybersecurity officers and admins.

[-] The working day can be irregular - for example, when it is necessary to detain malefactors, one might have to spend the night at the client's office.



Opportunities

Risks



[+] Continuous learning about the latest developments in IT, cybersecurity, and forensics keeps you sharp and well-informed.

[-] Switching fields of activity can be problematic due to technical specialties and psychological factors. Investigations are adrenaline-driven, making it difficult to easily walk away from forensics. The Ever-Learning Digital Forensic Expert A digital forensic specialist needs to engage in continuous learning, constantly updating and expanding their knowledge in IT and cybersecurity. This includes not only general IT development but also specialized knowledge in forensics, such as new findings, current challenges, and new cases. This practice introduces new techniques and tools while fostering proficiency in identifying malicious acts. For example, over time, forensic experts begin to recognize the distinct "styles" of different hacker groups. Attribution is crucial as it helps quickly untangle the chain of evidence and traces. A forensic expert continually develops their skills through practical experience and theoretical study. Specialists often need to learn independently, access information from free and paid courses, read articles and books related to their field, watch videos, and attend infosec conferences. They regularly consult specialized information resources such as This Week In 4N6,, The DFIR Report, and Sentinel Labs, along with Mandiant, Red Canary, and TrustedSec blogs. YouTube is another rich source of information, featuring channels like SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response, 13Cubed, and John Hammond's channel. Additionally, X (formerly Twitter) is a valuable platform where tags like #DFIR and #DailyDFIR provide timely and helpful information. Conclusion The demand for digital forensics is growing along with the expansion of the cybersecurity market, but still exceeds the average for the segment. Most businesses do not require specialists with these skills; instead, digital forensic experts are often employed by specialized firms that offer various information security services. The cost of hiring a forensics specialist is usually open to negotiation and heavily relies on their qualifications and hands-on experience in handling incidents. These specialists have always been and will continue to be in short supply because there are no quick paths to becoming proficient in digital forensics. Digital Forensics and Incident Response ( DFIR ) is a specialized field within information security focused on managing cybersecurity incidents. It involves identifying, mitigating, and investigating these incidents, which is known as incident response. Additionally, the field includes the application of forensic techniques, referred to as digital forensics, to analyze and gather evidence. DFIR Digital forensics typically begins with an incident, but sometimes, merely detecting signs of unauthorized scanning of a company's IT infrastructure can thwart an attack. Hackers often infiltrate systems in phases and might remain inactive for a while, only to strike a critical digital asset suddenly. For this reason, it is highly effective when digital forensics teams collaborate closely with threat monitoring teams to intercept and block hacking attempts early on. hacking attempts Paths to a Digital Forensics Career This profession demands extensive practical knowledge of IT, encompassing everything from operating systems to mobile apps, telecommunications solutions to IoT devices, and from databases to hardware configurations. A digital forensic expert must not only have a deep understanding of how IT systems function - ideally at an admin level - but also grasp how these systems are protected and how exactly they can be compromised. The transition of someone from a job in cybersecurity, IT administration, or a backend development job into digital forensics can be incredibly valuable. There is no quick training method; the most effective approach is "learning by doing," where individuals learn on the job by tackling specific practical tasks while addressing real-world problems. While there are now excellent courses on digital forensics that can significantly enhance this hands-on learning experience, they should only serve as a supplement, not a replacement. backend development job excellent courses on digital forensics Main Tasks in Digital Forensic Investigations The role of incident responders is to analyze traces of intrusions to answer practical questions: What exactly happened? What exactly happened? What exactly happened? After a cyber incident, it is vital to determine exactly how hackers gained access and what actions they took. This detailed understanding helps to more accurately assess both the direct damage from the incident and the potential reputational risks. How did this happen? How did this happen? How did this happen? It is necessary to reconstruct the entire sequence of the attack. This knowledge allows information security specialists to mitigate future cyber threats by addressing vulnerabilities that were exploited in the attack, preventing hackers from using the same or similar tactics again. What should you do at the moment? What should you do at the moment? What should you do at the moment? Sometimes, digital forensics specialists need to be actively involved in responding to an incident, not just analyzing the traces. There are situations where hacker activity within a company's IT infrastructure is ongoing. In such cases, it is important to respond carefully, in coordination with all members of the security team, to contain the threat. New challenges are emerging. For example, digital forensics is now used to perform compromise assessments , which involve identifying traces of IT infrastructure compromise. Detecting signs of past breaches can lead cyber investigators to uncover unpatched vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the information security framework. Often, discovering such previously unnoticed issues necessitates thorough investigations. compromise assessments unpatched vulnerabilities How Long Investigations Last Usually, after a cyber incident, the investigation lasts about two to three weeks. While there are complex cases that require significantly more time, these are quite rare. Most of the time is devoted to the investigation itself, which includes all its stages and the analysis of data collected. Sometimes, this also involves actions to contain the attackers. Please remember that several days are also spent on writing detailed reports. Documentation is crucial: it is necessary to provide comprehensive information for the management of the client company, its security service, and external cybersecurity providers. In some cases, this information is also vital for law enforcement agencies, as digital forensics plays an important role in the apprehension and exposure of cyber criminals. Investigating a company's infrastructure for signs of possible intrusion is a time-consuming task due to the extensive amount of work involved. This process can take anywhere from a month to two months, depending on the size of the customer company's IT infrastructure. It is noteworthy that traces of intrusion, such as 'fingerprints' left by malware, backdoors installed by attackers, or suspicious traffic typical of specific post-exploitation frameworks, are often found. All these findings necessitate further research and detailed analysis. Evaluating a Digital Forensics Profession Strengths

Weaknesses



[+] This is interesting and creative work that requires a blend of competencies, practices, and intuition.

[-] Entering the profession involves a multistage, lengthy, and complex process.



[+] The specialty is rare, which typically means the average salary is higher than that of cybersecurity officers and admins.

[-] The working day can be irregular - for example, when it is necessary to detain malefactors, one might have to spend the night at the client's office.



Opportunities

Risks



[+] Continuous learning about the latest developments in IT, cybersecurity, and forensics keeps you sharp and well-informed.

[-] Switching fields of activity can be problematic due to technical specialties and psychological factors. Investigations are adrenaline-driven, making it difficult to easily walk away from forensics. Strengths

Weaknesses [+] This is interesting and creative work that requires a blend of competencies, practices, and intuition.

[-] Entering the profession involves a multistage, lengthy, and complex process. [+] The specialty is rare, which typically means the average salary is higher than that of cybersecurity officers and admins.

[-] The working day can be irregular - for example, when it is necessary to detain malefactors, one might have to spend the night at the client's office. Opportunities

Risks [+] Continuous learning about the latest developments in IT, cybersecurity, and forensics keeps you sharp and well-informed.

[-] Switching fields of activity can be problematic due to technical specialties and psychological factors. Investigations are adrenaline-driven, making it difficult to easily walk away from forensics. Strengths Weaknesses Strengths Strengths Strengths Weaknesses Weaknesses Weaknesses [+] This is interesting and creative work that requires a blend of competencies, practices, and intuition. [-] Entering the profession involves a multistage, lengthy, and complex process. [+] This is interesting and creative work that requires a blend of competencies, practices, and intuition. [+] This is interesting and creative work that requires a blend of competencies, practices, and intuition. [-] Entering the profession involves a multistage, lengthy, and complex process. [-] Entering the profession involves a multistage, lengthy, and complex process. [+] The specialty is rare, which typically means the average salary is higher than that of cybersecurity officers and admins. [-] The working day can be irregular - for example, when it is necessary to detain malefactors, one might have to spend the night at the client's office. [+] The specialty is rare, which typically means the average salary is higher than that of cybersecurity officers and admins. [+] The specialty is rare, which typically means the average salary is higher than that of cybersecurity officers and admins. [-] The working day can be irregular - for example, when it is necessary to detain malefactors, one might have to spend the night at the client's office. [-] The working day can be irregular - for example, when it is necessary to detain malefactors, one might have to spend the night at the client's office. Opportunities Risks Opportunities Opportunities Opportunities Risks Risks Risks [+] Continuous learning about the latest developments in IT, cybersecurity, and forensics keeps you sharp and well-informed. [-] Switching fields of activity can be problematic due to technical specialties and psychological factors. Investigations are adrenaline-driven, making it difficult to easily walk away from forensics. [+] Continuous learning about the latest developments in IT, cybersecurity, and forensics keeps you sharp and well-informed. [+] Continuous learning about the latest developments in IT, cybersecurity, and forensics keeps you sharp and well-informed. [-] Switching fields of activity can be problematic due to technical specialties and psychological factors. Investigations are adrenaline-driven, making it difficult to easily walk away from forensics. [-] Switching fields of activity can be problematic due to technical specialties and psychological factors. Investigations are adrenaline-driven, making it difficult to easily walk away from forensics. The Ever-Learning Digital Forensic Expert A digital forensic specialist needs to engage in continuous learning, constantly updating and expanding their knowledge in IT and cybersecurity . This includes not only general IT development but also specialized knowledge in forensics, such as new findings, current challenges, and new cases. This practice introduces new techniques and tools while fostering proficiency in identifying malicious acts. For example, over time, forensic experts begin to recognize the distinct "styles" of different hacker groups. Attribution is crucial as it helps quickly untangle the chain of evidence and traces. cybersecurity A forensic expert continually develops their skills through practical experience and theoretical study. Specialists often need to learn independently, access information from free and paid courses, read articles and books related to their field, watch videos, and attend infosec conferences. They regularly consult specialized information resources such as This Week In 4N6 ,, The DFIR Report , and Sentinel Labs , along with Mandiant , Red Canary , and TrustedSec blogs. YouTube is another rich source of information, featuring channels like SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response , 13Cubed , and John Hammond's channel. Additionally, X (formerly Twitter) is a valuable platform where tags like #DFIR and #DailyDFIR provide timely and helpful information. This Week In 4N6 The DFIR Report Sentinel Labs Mandiant Red Canary TrustedSec SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response 13Cubed John Hammond's Conclusion The demand for digital forensics is growing along with the expansion of the cybersecurity market, but still exceeds the average for the segment. Most businesses do not require specialists with these skills; instead, digital forensic experts are often employed by specialized firms that offer various information security services. The cost of hiring a forensics specialist is usually open to negotiation and heavily relies on their qualifications and hands-on experience in handling incidents. These specialists have always been and will continue to be in short supply because there are no quick paths to becoming proficient in digital forensics.

The Journey into Digital Forensics: Exploring Career Opportunities (Revealing Insights)

Merit Circle's Q1 2024 treasury report unveiled a robust financial growth of over $94 million, with a total asset accumulation of $201 million. Beyond only making financial investments, Merit Circle wants to utilise blockchain technology to transform the gaming industry. The attempt to combine gaming with blockchain technology is a creative method to provide a more immersive and captivating gaming experience and to trigger a paradigm change in the industry via its gaming ecosystem, Beam, which is spread throughout several networks, such as Polygon, Immutable, and Avalanche. Gaming and blockchain technology together have the power to completely change how people play and communicate in virtual worlds. In addition to improving gameplay, the goal of blockchain integration is to establish a long-term paradigm for the gaming economy in which users may actually own a stake in the ecosystems they contribute to. This integration promises to improve the gaming experience by introducing new levels of player ownership and economic models, potentially changing how players interact with games. For instance, users of blockchain technology may own and exchange digital assets called Axies in the game Axie Infinity. This gives players a sense of control and ownership over the in-game items they possess, as well as a monetary value for the time and effort they invest in the game. Unveiling Robust Growth: Treasury Report Q1 2024 A compelling financial tale is presented in the treasury report for the first quarter of 2024 that is associated with the Merit Circle ecosystem. The information indicates that the overall assets of the ecosystem increased by more than $94 million, reaching a total of $201 million. This large gain is more than just a figure; it reflects the excellent strategic decision that Merit Circle made to join in the gaming sector, which is known for its rapid speed. As a very profitable enterprise, Saga stands out among significant investments as a noteworthy investment. In the beginning, Saga was valued at $125 million when it acquired Merit Circle; however, the price of the company has since increased to almost $5 billion after it has been completely diluted. This milestone not only demonstrates the possibility for strategic early-stage engagement in high-growth enterprises, but it also demonstrates the additional financial rewards that may be gained via investing and gaining attention on a new front as a result of its active participation in game production, notably with the online party game Forgotten Playland. The Treasury Department had around $30 million in $FP tokens at the end of the first quarter, which indicates that this game, which is scheduled to be published in April 2024, has already had a substantial influence on the financial situation. This game production initiative, which goes beyond basic investment to actively impact the gaming environment with cutting-edge goods, has resulted in a significant expansion of Merit Circle's operational reach, which has seen a significant increase in its operational reach. The strategy that is being taken is reflective of a more widespread trend in the gaming business, which is that strategic expenditures are increasingly propelling the company forward. The dedication of Merit Circle to openness, which can be seen in the regular publication of treasury reports, is the source of the high industry standard that the company has established. In this way, stakeholders are provided with a comprehensive perspective of the organization's financial status as well as its strategic goals, which in turn stimulates trust. Final Thoughts Merit Circle's strategic expansion and inventive push is something that I believe to be both fascinating and instructive. In addition to demonstrating that the Treasury is in excellent financial condition, the report for the first quarter of 2024 also demonstrates that the Treasury has a distinct strategic vision that has the potential to influence the direction that the entertainment industry will take in the years to come. It is the belief of Merit Circle that the seamless incorporation of blockchain technology into gaming has the potential to usher in a new era in which gaming is more than just a platform for economic involvement and progress; rather, it is also an experience that is pleasant. 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. Merit Circle's Q1 2024 treasury report unveiled a robust financial growth of over $94 million, with a total asset accumulation of $201 million. Merit Circle's Q1 2024 treasury report unveiled a robust financial growth of over $94 million, with a total asset accumulation of $201 million. Beyond only making financial investments, Merit Circle wants to utilise blockchain technology to transform the gaming industry. The attempt to combine gaming with blockchain technology is a creative method to provide a more immersive and captivating gaming experience and to trigger a paradigm change in the industry via its gaming ecosystem, Beam, which is spread throughout several networks, such as Polygon, Immutable, and Avalanche. Gaming and blockchain technology together have the power to completely change how people play and communicate in virtual worlds. Merit Circle In addition to improving gameplay, the goal of blockchain integration is to establish a long-term paradigm for the gaming economy in which users may actually own a stake in the ecosystems they contribute to. This integration promises to improve the gaming experience by introducing new levels of player ownership and economic models, potentially changing how players interact with games. For instance, users of blockchain technology may own and exchange digital assets called Axies in the game Axie Infinity. This gives players a sense of control and ownership over the in-game items they possess, as well as a monetary value for the time and effort they invest in the game. Unveiling Robust Growth: Treasury Report Q1 2024 A compelling financial tale is presented in the treasury report for the first quarter of 2024 that is associated with the Merit Circle ecosystem. The information indicates that the overall assets of the ecosystem increased by more than $94 million, reaching a total of $201 million. This large gain is more than just a figure; it reflects the excellent strategic decision that Merit Circle made to join in the gaming sector, which is known for its rapid speed. Merit Circle As a very profitable enterprise, Saga stands out among significant investments as a noteworthy investment. In the beginning, Saga was valued at $125 million when it acquired Merit Circle; however, the price of the company has since increased to almost $5 billion after it has been completely diluted. This milestone not only demonstrates the possibility for strategic early-stage engagement in high-growth enterprises, but it also demonstrates the additional financial rewards that may be gained via investing and gaining attention on a new front as a result of its active participation in game production, notably with the online party game Forgotten Playland. The Treasury Department had around $30 million in $FP tokens at the end of the first quarter, which indicates that this game, which is scheduled to be published in April 2024, has already had a substantial influence on the financial situation. This game production initiative, which goes beyond basic investment to actively impact the gaming environment with cutting-edge goods, has resulted in a significant expansion of Merit Circle's operational reach, which has seen a significant increase in its operational reach. The strategy that is being taken is reflective of a more widespread trend in the gaming business, which is that strategic expenditures are increasingly propelling the company forward. The dedication of Merit Circle to openness, which can be seen in the regular publication of treasury reports, is the source of the high industry standard that the company has established. In this way, stakeholders are provided with a comprehensive perspective of the organization's financial status as well as its strategic goals, which in turn stimulates trust. Merit Circle Final Thoughts Merit Circle's strategic expansion and inventive push is something that I believe to be both fascinating and instructive. In addition to demonstrating that the Treasury is in excellent financial condition, the report for the first quarter of 2024 also demonstrates that the Treasury has a distinct strategic vision that has the potential to influence the direction that the entertainment industry will take in the years to come. It is the belief of Merit Circle that the seamless incorporation of blockchain technology into gaming has the potential to usher in a new era in which gaming is more than just a platform for economic involvement and progress; rather, it is also an experience that is pleasant. 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 business blogging program

Merit Circle's Q1 2024 Treasury Report Reveals $94M Growth, Setting New Standards in GameFi

Ishan Pandey: Hi Joe, I am delighted to welcome you to our "Behind the Startup" series. Please tell us about your background and about your journey of marketing NiceHash to the masses. Joe Downie: I come from a background in business consulting and growth for a wide variety of industries, particularly luxury hospitality chains, then later IT companies, and cybersecurity. I entered the world of crypto through Bitcoin, like many people. NiceHash has also been an amazing entry point into the crypto industry, as mining is truly where all the magic happens. Marketing mining is both challenging and fascinating, as it is such a niche part of the industry, yet it can make money for millions of people. A core part of our marketing work is to build trust with audiences, as this is key to helping people understand how things work and how it can benefit them. Ishan Pandey: How do you plan to leverage NiceHash's position as a global leader in cryptocurrency mining to further accelerate Bitcoin adoption worldwide? Joe Downie: Over the last few years we have worked hard to position NiceHash outside of its core audience, attending conferences and showcasing the tools and solutions we provide to businesses as well as retail users. NiceHash is quite well known as a user-friendly platform, but not many people are aware that this also translates into our services and products for professionals. Leveraging this balance between pro and beginner is what makes NiceHash uniquely positioned to solidify itself as the leading platform for mining and beyond. Ishan Pandey: Given the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations, how do you ensure that NiceHash's marketing efforts remain compliant with regulatory requirements across different regions? Joe Downie: We have invested a great deal of time and manpower into compliance, especially in the last 12 months, as this is critical for us. Being compliant is the only way that this industry can grow and be taken seriously, as we have seen with the Bitcoin ETFs: a whole new layer of legitimacy is added as investors have more trust and confidence, especially after events like the FTX fiasco. NiceHash works very hard to ensure we are always compliant with national and international regulatory frameworks, even when it means making tough business decisions. Ishan Pandey: As the head of marketing, how do you ensure that NiceHash's messaging resonates with both experienced cryptocurrency miners and newcomers to the industry? Joe Downie: This is a balancing act that we are constantly evolving and refining, as we need to ensure the right people get the right information. NiceHash is already well known on the consumer side, and many newcomers to crypto come to our platform. We have a much wider spectrum of communication channels than most companies do, where we are on all the main media channels, plus we have communities, forums, and a human support team, which helps us stay connected with our customers and provide the relevant information for their needs. Ishan Pandey: Please Tell us, your views on Bitcoin halving and how the Bitcoin mining community views this event. Joe Downie: Most miners will have been factoring in the halving of their operating costs for quite some time now, even the small ones. When bitcoin halves, this makes a lot of older hardware less profitable due to less reward received for the work done by the machine, so miners will have been gradually replacing hardware to the newest they can afford. Miners will not worry much about the halving as long as the Bitcoin price stays where it is ($70K+) or continues to rise, as most of them are in it for the long run. Ishan Pandey: As NiceHash continues to evolve, how do you approach adapting marketing strategies to align with new product developments and technological advancements in the crypto industry? Joe Downie: This is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, so we are constantly evolving strategies and tactics. We have very short ‘A/B test’ times when it comes to marketing campaigns as there is little to no precedent for the products we launch. This means there is no benchmark data to work with, or even anything of a similar nature, so we are oftentimes working from scratch. The plus side is it has made our marketing extremely flexible and sharp when it comes to ‘educated guesswork’ as we have developed a solid system for predicting unknowns and iterating campaigns fast. Things move much faster in this industry, and we have to stay in front. Ishan Pandey: Do you see any institutional interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining? Joe Downie: Yes we do, especially over the last 12 months, and it shows in the USA, where the publicly traded miners have seen a massive increase in interest. As people start to understand more about how cryptocurrency works, they want to get to the source, and that source is mining. Ishan Pandey: According to you, what new trends and events can we see in 2024 that may impact the blockchain industry? Joe Downie: I think this year we will see some ‘consolidation of innovation’ and a lot of legitimacy added to the industry, which will see bigger players and investors looking closer to the possibilities of blockchain. This will likely lead to the revival of some aspects, for example, multi-chains and layer 2 technologies, but I don’t think anything groundbreaking or new will come just yet. I think this year the trend will be very much focused on Bitcoin, and that will bring attention to the Lightning Network. 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. Ishan Pandey: Hi Joe, I am delighted to welcome you to our "Behind the Startup" series. Please tell us about your background and about your journey of marketing NiceHash to the masses. Ishan Pandey: Hi Joe, I am delighted to welcome you to our "Behind the Startup" series. Please tell us about your background and about your journey of marketing NiceHash to the masses. Joe Downie: I come from a background in business consulting and growth for a wide variety of industries, particularly luxury hospitality chains, then later IT companies, and cybersecurity . I entered the world of crypto through Bitcoin, like many people. NiceHash has also been an amazing entry point into the crypto industry, as mining is truly where all the magic happens. Marketing mining is both challenging and fascinating, as it is such a niche part of the industry, yet it can make money for millions of people. A core part of our marketing work is to build trust with audiences, as this is key to helping people understand how things work and how it can benefit them. Joe Downie: cybersecurity Bitcoin, Ishan Pandey: How do you plan to leverage NiceHash's position as a global leader in cryptocurrency mining to further accelerate Bitcoin adoption worldwide? Ishan Pandey: How do you plan to leverage NiceHash's position as a global leader in cryptocurrency mining to further accelerate Bitcoin adoption worldwide? Joe Downie: Over the last few years we have worked hard to position NiceHash outside of its core audience, attending conferences and showcasing the tools and solutions we provide to businesses as well as retail users. NiceHash is quite well known as a user-friendly platform, but not many people are aware that this also translates into our services and products for professionals. Leveraging this balance between pro and beginner is what makes NiceHash uniquely positioned to solidify itself as the leading platform for mining and beyond. Joe Downie: Ishan Pandey: Given the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations, how do you ensure that NiceHash's marketing efforts remain compliant with regulatory requirements across different regions? Ishan Pandey: Given the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations, how do you ensure that NiceHash's marketing efforts remain compliant with regulatory requirements across different regions? Joe Downie: We have invested a great deal of time and manpower into compliance, especially in the last 12 months, as this is critical for us. Being compliant is the only way that this industry can grow and be taken seriously, as we have seen with the Bitcoin ETFs: a whole new layer of legitimacy is added as investors have more trust and confidence, especially after events like the FTX fiasco. NiceHash works very hard to ensure we are always compliant with national and international regulatory frameworks, even when it means making tough business decisions. Joe Downie: Ishan Pandey: As the head of marketing, how do you ensure that NiceHash's messaging resonates with both experienced cryptocurrency miners and newcomers to the industry? Ishan Pandey: As the head of marketing, how do you ensure that NiceHash's messaging resonates with both experienced cryptocurrency miners and newcomers to the industry? Joe Downie: This is a balancing act that we are constantly evolving and refining, as we need to ensure the right people get the right information. NiceHash is already well known on the consumer side, and many newcomers to crypto come to our platform. We have a much wider spectrum of communication channels than most companies do, where we are on all the main media channels, plus we have communities, forums, and a human support team, which helps us stay connected with our customers and provide the relevant information for their needs. Joe Downie: Ishan Pandey: Please Tell us, your views on Bitcoin halving and how the Bitcoin mining community views this event. Ishan Pandey: Please Tell us, your views on Bitcoin halving and how the Bitcoin mining community views this event. Joe Downie: Most miners will have been factoring in the halving of their operating costs for quite some time now, even the small ones. When bitcoin halves, this makes a lot of older hardware less profitable due to less reward received for the work done by the machine, so miners will have been gradually replacing hardware to the newest they can afford. Miners will not worry much about the halving as long as the Bitcoin price stays where it is ($70K+) or continues to rise, as most of them are in it for the long run. Joe Downie: Ishan Pandey: As NiceHash continues to evolve, how do you approach adapting marketing strategies to align with new product developments and technological advancements in the crypto industry? Ishan Pandey: As NiceHash continues to evolve, how do you approach adapting marketing strategies to align with new product developments and technological advancements in the crypto industry? Joe Downie: This is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, so we are constantly evolving strategies and tactics. We have very short ‘A/B test’ times when it comes to marketing campaigns as there is little to no precedent for the products we launch. This means there is no benchmark data to work with, or even anything of a similar nature, so we are oftentimes working from scratch. The plus side is it has made our marketing extremely flexible and sharp when it comes to ‘educated guesswork’ as we have developed a solid system for predicting unknowns and iterating campaigns fast. Things move much faster in this industry, and we have to stay in front. Joe Downie: Ishan Pandey: Do you see any institutional interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining? Ishan Pandey: Do you see any institutional interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining? Joe Downie: Yes we do, especially over the last 12 months, and it shows in the USA, where the publicly traded miners have seen a massive increase in interest. As people start to understand more about how cryptocurrency works, they want to get to the source, and that source is mining. Joe Downie: Ishan Pandey: According to you, what new trends and events can we see in 2024 that may impact the blockchain industry? Ishan Pandey: According to you, what new trends and events can we see in 2024 that may impact the blockchain industry? Joe Downie: I think this year we will see some ‘consolidation of innovation’ and a lot of legitimacy added to the industry, which will see bigger players and investors looking closer to the possibilities of blockchain. This will likely lead to the revival of some aspects, for example, multi-chains and layer 2 technologies, but I don’t think anything groundbreaking or new will come just yet. I think this year the trend will be very much focused on Bitcoin, and that will bring attention to the Lightning Network. Joe Downie: 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 business blogging program

Joe Downie Reveals NiceHash's Marketing Secrets Driving Crypto Adoption

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, April 10th, 2024, Chainwire Texas HODL is set to redefine the online poker arena by integrating the Bitcoin Lightning Network, marking a new era of fast, secure, and user-centric gaming experiences. Texas HODL offers poker enthusiasts a seamless way to play and transact, backed by the TEX token economy. Embracing the Lightning Network The integration of the Lightning Network into Texas HODL's platform aims to ensure instant transactions with minimal fees and looking to grant players unprecedented access to their funds and the ability to play and withdraw with ease. The team's forward-thinking move places Texas HODL at what looks to be the forefront of technological innovation in online gaming, a strategy validated by Coinbase's recent adoption of Lightning payments. TEX Tokens JUST LAUNCHED: A Game-Changer in Online Poker The introduction of TEX tokens is not merely a functional aspect of Texas HODL's ecosystem; it represents a unique opportunity for players to become stakeholders in the platform's success. With a total supply of 1 billion tokens, TEX tokens are potentially set to drive the platform's growth and foster a community directly invested in its prosperity. Invest In The Future of Poker With TEX Tokens TEX tokens are now available for purchase, allowing participants to contribute to the platform's liquidity and, in return, receive a portion of the platform's rake in staking rewards. The Texas HODL team believes that this innovative approach will ensure that, as Texas HODL expands, its community of token holders will directly benefit from the platform's success. TEX Token Roadmap: Phases of Opportunity Texas HODL's exciting TEX token roadmap is per the team "a bold vision set to soar as the platform expands". Phase one started with 130 million tokens available at $0.01 each, with an additional 20 million earmarked for airdrops. The funds will enhance the platform with new game modes and robust marketing campaigns. Phase two offers 250 million tokens at market value, focusing on completing the staking protocol, creating a transparent user dashboard, and aiming at building partnerships to drive Texas HODL's presence in the poker world. Phase three introduces 100 million tokens at fair value, targeting significant platform advancements, a global tournament series, and state-of-the-art AI customer support. The TEX Token Community Journey As Texas HODL continues to chart a course for success, they invite players to become part of this groundbreaking journey. Holding TEX tokens is more than gameplay; it's an entry into a community-driven platform where success is shared, making every HODLER a winner. About TEXAS HODL Texas HODL is revolutionizing online poker for the cryptocurrency era, offering the excitement of poker enhanced by Bitcoin's Lightning Network for fast, secure transactions. This platform blends the thrill of poker with the freedom of Bitcoin, fostering a community passionate about crypto and strategic play, alongside a rewarding affiliate system to encourage community growth. Users can visit texasHODL.net for more information Texas HODL is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. Contact CEO Alex Von Kanel Lightcache Ltd alex@shango.tech This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, April 10th, 2024, Chainwire Texas HODL is set to redefine the online poker arena by integrating the Bitcoin Lightning Network, marking a new era of fast, secure, and user-centric gaming experiences. Texas HODL offers poker enthusiasts a seamless way to play and transact, backed by the TEX token economy. Embracing the Lightning Network The integration of the Lightning Network into Texas HODL's platform aims to ensure instant transactions with minimal fees and looking to grant players unprecedented access to their funds and the ability to play and withdraw with ease. The team's forward-thinking move places Texas HODL at what looks to be the forefront of technological innovation in online gaming, a strategy validated by Coinbase's recent adoption of Lightning payments. TEX Tokens JUST LAUNCHED: A Game-Changer in Online Poker The introduction of TEX tokens is not merely a functional aspect of Texas HODL's ecosystem; it represents a unique opportunity for players to become stakeholders in the platform's success. With a total supply of 1 billion tokens, TEX tokens are potentially set to drive the platform's growth and foster a community directly invested in its prosperity. Invest In The Future of Poker With TEX Tokens TEX tokens are now available for purchase, allowing participants to contribute to the platform's liquidity and, in return, receive a portion of the platform's rake in staking rewards. The Texas HODL team believes that this innovative approach will ensure that, as Texas HODL expands, its community of token holders will directly benefit from the platform's success. TEX Token Roadmap: Phases of Opportunity Texas HODL's exciting TEX token roadmap is per the team "a bold vision set to soar as the platform expands". Phase one started with 130 million tokens available at $0.01 each, with an additional 20 million earmarked for airdrops. The funds will enhance the platform with new game modes and robust marketing campaigns. Phase two offers 250 million tokens at market value, focusing on completing the staking protocol, creating a transparent user dashboard, and aiming at building partnerships to drive Texas HODL's presence in the poker world. Phase three introduces 100 million tokens at fair value, targeting significant platform advancements, a global tournament series, and state-of-the-art AI customer support. The TEX Token Community Journey As Texas HODL continues to chart a course for success, they invite players to become part of this groundbreaking journey. Holding TEX tokens is more than gameplay; it's an entry into a community-driven platform where success is shared, making every HODLER a winner. About TEXAS HODL Texas HODL is revolutionizing online poker for the cryptocurrency era, offering the excitement of poker enhanced by Bitcoin's Lightning Network for fast, secure transactions. This platform blends the thrill of poker with the freedom of Bitcoin, fostering a community passionate about crypto and strategic play, alongside a rewarding affiliate system to encourage community growth. Users can visit texasHODL.net for more information Texas HODL is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. Contact CEO Alex Von Kanel Lightcache Ltd alex@shango.tech 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

Texas HODL Reveals: Transforming Poker with TEX Tokens On Lightning Network

টেক্সাস এইচওডিএল প্রকাশ করে: লাইটনিং নেটওয়ার্কে টেক্স টোকেন সহ পোকারকে রূপান্তর করা

Texas HODL enthüllt: Poker mit TEX-Token im Lightning Network revolutionieren

Texas HODL revela: Transformando el póquer con tokens TEX en Lightning Network

Texas HODL révèle : transformer le poker avec les jetons TEX sur Lightning Network

टेक्सास HODL ने खुलासा किया: लाइटनिंग नेटवर्क पर TEX टोकन के साथ पोकर का रूपांतरण

テキサス HODL が明かす: ライトニング ネットワーク上の TEX トークンでポーカーを変革

Texas HODL 공개: 라이트닝 네트워크에서 TEX 토큰으로 포커를 변화시키다

Texas HODL revela: transformando o pôquer com tokens TEX na Lightning Network

Техасский HODL раскрывает: трансформация покера с помощью токенов TEX в сети Lightning

Texas HODL Açıkladı: Lightning Network'te TEX Tokenlarıyla Pokeri Dönüştürüyor

Texas HODL tiết lộ: Chuyển đổi Poker bằng token TEX trên Lightning Network

Texas HODL 揭秘：利用闪电网络上的 TEX 代币改变扑克游戏

**SINGAPORE, Singapore, April 5th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Solv Protocol, the leading native yield platform that tokenizes and aggregates yields from diverse sources, is launching its new point system. The system will go live on April 5, and is designed to reward users investing in Solv vaults like SolvBTC, the platform’s native yield solution for Bitcoin. The Solv point system introduces a dynamic way for users to earn rewards based on their investment activities. Those who stake in Solv vaults will accrue points proportionate to their staked amounts. Additionally, the system features a referral program, enabling users to invite friends and family to participate. All earned points can be used to receive future Solv airdrops, fostering enhanced engagement and allowing users to actively contribute to the protocol's growth and success. Backed by Blockchain Capital, Binance, Nomura, and other prominent investors, Solv Protocol currently boasts a Total Value Locked (TVL) of over $202 million since its launch in the second quarter of last year. The recent introduction of SolvBTC, the world’s first-ever yield-bearing Bitcoin, underscores Solv’s commitment to building a vital liquidity layer that empowers the vast BTCFi ecosystem. SolvBTC is already available on Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Merlin Chain, and other networks. More than 2,000 BTC is now entrusted with Solv. The $SOLV token will serve as the governance token for Solv Protocol, giving $SOLV holders the opportunity to participate in asset and resource selection, as well as gain additional governance-related benefits and rewards. With the launch of the new point system and the continued success of SolvBTC, Solv Protocol continues to solidify its position as a vital liquidity layer within the DeFi landscape. This exciting development marks yet another important milestone in Solv’s journey towards empowering users and revolutionizing the world of DeFi asset management. About Solv Protocol: is a native yield platform and unified liquidity gateway that tokenizes and aggregates high-quality yields from various sources. With core assets like SolvBTC, SolvUSD, and SolvETH, the protocol serves as a vital liquidity layer across ecosystems. Solv Protocol Solv Protocol is backed by prominent investors including Binance Labs and Blockchain Capital, and audited by Quantstamp, Certik, and others. The protocol’s maiden product, SolvBTC, addresses a significant gap in the Bitcoin ecosystem by providing a native yield solution that gives BTC holders unprecedented opportunities for growth and participation. | | | | | | Website dApp X Telegram Discord LinkedIn GitHub Contact Ethean Yu Ethean@Solv.finance This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here.

Solv Protocol Introduces Innovative Point System To Reward Users, Reveals Airdrop Plans

Coding Patterns Revealed 

Study Reveals Common Issues Faced by GitHub Copilot Users

গবেষণায় GitHub কপিলট ব্যবহারকারীদের মুখোমুখি হওয়া সাধারণ সমস্যাগুলি প্রকাশ করা হয়েছে

Studie deckt häufige Probleme auf, mit denen GitHub-Copilot-Benutzer konfrontiert sind

Un estudio revela problemas comunes que enfrentan los usuarios de GitHub Copilot

Une étude révèle des problèmes courants rencontrés par les utilisateurs du copilote GitHub

अध्ययन से GitHub सह-पायलट उपयोगकर्ताओं द्वारा सामना की जाने वाली सामान्य समस्याओं का पता चलता है

GitHub Copilot ユーザーが直面する一般的な問題が調査で判明

연구 결과 GitHub Copilot 사용자가 직면한 일반적인 문제가 밝혀졌습니다

Estudo revela problemas comuns enfrentados por usuários do GitHub Copilot

Исследование выявило распространенные проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются пользователи второго пилота GitHub

Çalışma GitHub Copilot Kullanıcılarının Karşılaştığı Ortak Sorunları Ortaya Çıkarıyor

Nghiên cứu tiết lộ các vấn đề thường gặp mà người dùng GitHub Copilot phải đối mặt

研究揭示了 GitHub Copilot 用户面临的常见问题

Many of us have made changes to data based on requirements that later evolve. By the time we realize it, it becomes impossible to roll back. Change isn't just a constant; it's an essential part of managing data that demands a sophisticated approach. Enter the Git-like functionality of Dremio's data catalog Nessie. Just as Git has become fundamental to software development, data engineers need similar tools to work in parallel, compare data versions, promote changes to production and roll back data when needed. Nessie provides data engineers with a Git-like version control system for managing data versions, branches, merges, and commits. This can be very helpful when multiple data engineers are working with and transforming data at the same time. Nessie allows each engineer to work in separate branches while maintaining a single source of truth in the form of the main branch. This functionality empowers data engineering teams to maintain data quality collaboratively in the face of unrelenting change. This article provides a step-by-step guide demonstrating how Nessie, Dremio and MinIO work together to enhance data quality and collaboration in your data engineering workflows. Whether you're a data engineer, ML engineer, or just a modern data lake enthusiast, this blog equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively enhance your data versioning practices. Understanding the Basics: Nessie Workloads Nessie allows for Git-like workloads that let you test, develop and push to production. Let's break down some key concepts: Just like in Git, branches in Nessie allow you to work on different data engineering tasks concurrently. For example, you might have a branch for feature development, data cleaning and data transformation. Each branch can have its own set of data changes. Branches: In Nessie, a commit represents a snapshot of the data at a specific point in time. When you make changes to your data, you create a new commit, which records those changes. Commits are linked to a specific branch. When you need to revert your data to a stable or known-good state, Nessie makes it easy to select a specific commit and roll back to that data version. This ensures data quality and consistency. Commits: : Nessie allows you to merge the changes from one branch into another. This is similar to merging code changes in Git. When you merge a branch, the data changes made in that branch become part of the target branch. Merges The Components is a distributed analytics engine that operates as an open-source platform, offering an intuitive self-service interface for data exploration, transformation and collaborative work. Its design is grounded in a high-speed columnar memory format. Dremio Apache Arrow, We’ve already explored how to deploy Dremio with Kubernetes, and also how to . For additional information about Dremio, consult . query Iceberg tables on MinIO with Dremio Dremio Resources is high-performance object storage. Renowned for its exceptional and , MinIO serves as a pivotal component in building and maintaining modern data lake infrastructures. MinIO empowers architects to efficiently manage and store massive volumes of data on-prem, on bare metal, on the edge, or on any of the public clouds. MinIO speed scalability is an open table format suited for managing large volumes of data in data lakes. Unique features like time travel, dynamic schema evolution, and Partition Evolution make it a game-changer, allowing query engines to work concurrently on the same data safely and efficiently. See for more information about Iceberg features. Apache Iceberg MinIO The Definitive Guide to Lakehouse Architecture with Iceberg and Getting Started You’ll need the and for this tutorial. The easiest way to get both if you don’t already have them is to install Docker Desktop. Docker Engine Docker Compose This part of the tutorial is based on Dremio’s . You can get the repo for this project . blog post here To begin, open a terminal and navigate to the folder where you cloned/downloaded the repo, and run the command below to start up Dremio. docker-compose up dremio Wait a few moments and then navigate to to access Dremio. Update the requested fields and then click Next. http://localhost:9047 Next, run the following command to start MinIO. docker-compose up minio The final command below will start up Nessie. docker-compose up docker-compose up nessie Navigate to to log in to MinIO with the username and password of . You’ll be prompted to create a bucket. http://localhost:9001 minioadmin:minioadmin Make one named . iceberg-datalake Then head back over to Dremio at and click on Add Source and select Nessie. http://localhost:9047 Set the Name to nessie Set the endpoint URL to http://nessie:19120/api/v2 Set the authentication to none Don’t click Save yet. Instead, in the navigation panel on the left, click Storage. MinIO is S3-API compatible object storage and can use the same connection pathways as AWS S3. For your access key, set minioadmin For your secret key, set minioadmin Set root path to /iceberg-datalake Scroll down for the next set of instructions. Click on the button under to create and configure the following properties. Add Property Connection Properties to fs.s3a.path.style.access true to fs.s3a.endpoint minio:9000 to dremio.s3.compat true Uncheck Encrypt connection Then click Save. You should now see Nessie Catalogs in your data sources. Create a Data Source In Dremio navigate to SQL Runner on the left-hand side. Make sure that in the upper right area of the text editor is set to our Nessie source. Otherwise, you will have to reference the context like instead of just to run this query. Copy and paste the SQL below and run. Context nessie.SalesData SalesData CREATE TABLE SalesData (
    id INT,
    product_name VARCHAR,
    sales_amount DECIMAL,
    transaction_date DATE
) PARTITION BY (transaction_date); Run the query below to insert data into the table you just created. INSERT INTO SalesData (id, product_name, sales_amount, transaction_date)
VALUES
    (1, 'ProductA', 1500.00, '2023-10-15'),
    (2, 'ProductB', 2000.00, '2023-10-15'),
    (3, 'ProductA', 1200.00, '2023-10-16'),
    (4, 'ProductC', 1800.00, '2023-10-16'),
    (5, 'ProductB', 2200.00, '2023-10-17'); Navigate back to MinIO to see that your data lake has been populated with the Iceberg tables. Branching and Merging with Nessie Return to Dremio at . Begin by querying a table on the main branch using the syntax: http://localhost:9047 AT BRANCH SELECT * FROM  nessie.SalesData AT BRANCH main; Create an ETL (Extract Transform and Load) branch to allow you to play around with and transform data without impacting production. CREATE BRANCH etl_06092023 in nessie Within the ETL branch, insert new data into the table: USE BRANCH etl_06092023 in nessie;
INSERT INTO nessie.SalesData (id, product_name, sales_amount, transaction_date) VALUES
(6, 'ProductC', 1400.00, '2023-10-18'); Confirm the immediate availability of the new data within the ETL branch: SELECT * FROM nessie.SalesData AT BRANCH etl_06092023; Note the isolation of changes from users on the main branch: SELECT * FROM nessie.SalesData AT BRANCH main; Merge the changes from the ETL branch back into the main branch: MERGE BRANCH etl_06092023 INTO main in nessie; Select the main branch again to see that the changes have indeed been merged. SELECT * FROM nessie.SalesData AT BRANCH main This branching strategy enables data engineers to independently handle numerous transactions across multiple tables. When they are ready, data engineers can merge these transactions into a single, comprehensive multi-table transaction within the main branch. Conclusion This blog post delved into the power of Git-like version control in data engineering, emphasizing how seamlessly manages data versions, branches and merges. This step-by-step guide demonstrates how Nessie, in collaboration with Dremio and MinIO, as the object storage foundation, enhances data quality and collaboration in data engineering workflows. Nessie Let us know what your data lakehouse looks like at or on . hello@minio.io our Slack channel Also appears . here

Data Lake Mysteries Revealed: Nessie, Dremio, and MinIO Make Waves

ডেটা লেক রহস্য প্রকাশিত হয়েছে: নেসি, ড্রেমিও এবং মিনিও মেক ওয়েভস

Data-Lake-Rätsel aufgedeckt: Nessie, Dremio und MinIO sorgen für Aufsehen

Misterios del lago de datos revelados: Nessie, Dremio y MinIO hacen olas

Les mystères du Data Lake révélés : Nessie, Dremio et MinIO font des vagues

डेटा लेक रहस्य का खुलासा: नेस्सी, ड्रेमियो और मिनिओ मेक वेव्स

データレイクの謎が明らかに: Nessie、Dremio、MinIO が波紋を起こす

데이터 레이크의 미스터리 공개: Nessie, Dremio 및 MinIO가 물결을 일으키다

Mistérios do Data Lake revelados: Nessie, Dremio e MinIO fazem ondas

Тайны озера данных раскрыты: Несси, Дремио и MinIO вызывают фурор

Data Lake'in Gizemleri Ortaya Çıktı: Nessie, Dremio ve MinIO Dalga Yaratıyor

Những bí ẩn về hồ dữ liệu được tiết lộ: Nessie, Dremio và MinIO tạo nên làn sóng

数据湖谜团揭开：Nessie、Dremio 和 MinIO 掀起波澜

**PALO ALTO, United States of America, February 20th, 2024/Chainwire/--**The joint organizers behind the first annual global Sui conference, Sui Basecamp, today announced the initial wave of confirmed speakers for the Parisian event taking place on April 10 and 11, 2024. Sui Basecamp is a celebration of the developers and entrepreneurs building on Sui, the innovative Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform, and will feature speakers and thought leaders from all over the world and throughout the greater Web3 ecosystem. Sui Basecamp’s initial wave of speakers includes: Arianna Simpson, General Partner at a16z Balaji S. Srinivasan, Angel Investor, Tech Founder and author of The Network State Meltem Demirors, Aspiring Cult Leader Evan Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Mysten Labs and Original Contributor to Sui Nikola Plecas, Global Head of Product GTM and Product Commercialization at Visa Crypto Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer at Binance Sam Blackshear, Chief Technology Officer at Mysten Labs and Creator of Move Vincent Chok, Chief Executive Officer of First Digital Trust Logan Jastremski, Managing Partner at Frictionless Capital Adeniyi Abiodun, Chief Product Officer of Mysten Labs Benoît Pellevoizin, Head of Marketing and Communications at CoinShares France Robert Knight, Features Writer at Cointelegraph Greg Siourounis, Managing Director of Sui Foundation Hosted by Mysten Labs and Sui Foundation, Sui Basecamp will take place at two select venues – the first day and opening night party, Sui Soiree, will be at Pavillon Cambon Capucines, the former headquarters of Crédit Foncier de France, before attendees migrate to Pavillon Vendôme for the second day’s festivities. Both locations are adjacent to Paris Blockchain Week’s main event. Early bird tickets, at the discounted prices of $99 USD, are available today through March 1. Ticket prices will remain discounted, at $149 USD, from March 2 through 31, then increase to the full price of $299 from April 1 until the event. Registration is now open at . https://sui.io/basecamp About Sui Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed from the bottom up to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone. Its object-centric model, based on the Move programming language, enables parallel execution, sub-second finality, and rich on-chain assets. With horizontally scalable processing and storage, Sui supports a wide range of applications with unrivaled speed at low cost. Sui is a step-function advancement in blockchain and a platform on which creators and developers can build amazing, user-friendly experiences. Learn more: https://sui.io About Mysten Labs Mysten Labs is a team of leading distributed systems, programming languages, and cryptography experts whose founders were senior executives and lead architects of pioneering blockchain projects. The mission of Mysten Labs is to create foundational infrastructure for web3. Learn more: https://mystenlabs.com Sui Foundation The Sui Foundation is an independent organization that is dedicated to the advancement and adoption of Sui. The Sui Foundation supports the Sui community and its projects that enable individuals and creators to have unprecedented ownership over their data and content. Media Contact: lexi.wangler@mystenlabs.com Contact Lexi Wangler lexi.wangler@mystenlabs.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here.

Sui Reveals Initial Wave Of Speakers, Famed Venue For First Annual Basecamp Event

The paper, “Membership Inference Attacks against Machine Learning Models,” shows how easy it is to expose how models can inadvertently leak sensitive information about the data they were trained on. Leaking via membership inference attacks (essentially allow an adversary to determine if a particular data record was used in the training set of a machine learning model) is another reason why the work in the differential privacy space is so interesting and valuable. It’s extremely common to deal with confidential and sensitive data in most enterprise settings, and the assurance that this data cannot be reverse-engineered or exposed is critical. The authors of the paper does a nice job walking through multiple experiments and evaluations, demonstrating that machine learning models, especially those that are overfitted, are susceptible to these types of attacks. The authors show that the models behave differently when queried with data they have seen before, compared to unseen data. This difference in behavior can be exploited to infer membership information. A key contribution of the paper is the introduction of a novel technique called “shadow training.” This technique involves training models (referred to as shadow models) to mimic the behavior of the target model, using data that is similar to the target model’s training data. The shadow models are then used to generate a dataset for training an attack model, which learns to distinguish between the target model’s outputs on its training and test data. This attack model can then be used to infer membership information about new data records. The implications of this are far-reaching. Whenever the usefulness of privacy enhancing technologies comes up, it’s appropriate to raise the risks associated with membership inference attacks and take steps to mitigate these risks. This includes being mindful of the trade-offs between model accuracy and vulnerability to such attacks, and implementing strategies to prevent overfitting. Some questions that arise from this research, and that I believe warrant further exploration, include: How can we effectively measure the susceptibility of our models to membership inference attacks? What are the best practices for implementing shadow training in a real-world scenario, and how can we ensure its effectiveness? Are there specific types of data or model architectures that are more prone to these attacks, and how can we safeguard against this? I would be interested in engaging with more researchers who are currently delving deeper into these questions and to explore potential collaborative efforts to address these vulnerabilities. Also published . here

Revealing Sensitive Data Via Membership Inference Attacks on Machine Learning Models

SINGAPORE, Singapore, January 15th, 2024/Chainwire/--$ZKL token realizes high-performance DeFi through zkLink’s cutting-edge zero-knowledge rollup infrastructure and newly launched Nexus platform. zkLink, a trailblazer in the zero-knowledge blockchain sector, today announced the release date for its new token, $ZKL. Following the on , $ZKL will be available to users starting Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 18:00 UTC. Community Token Sale Coinlist The launch of the $ZKL token, the native utility and governance token for the zkLink protocol, is a significant milestone in zkLink’s mission to eliminate the liquidity fragmentation issues present in the Layer 2 (L2) ecosystem. $ZKL serves as a resource that allows developers to easier access the zkLink rollup infrastructure service, including the zero-knowledge (ZK) proof markets; govern the protocol’s development through the zkLink DAO; and pay for ZK proof computational resources. “We look forward to presenting the community with an asset that allows them to help shape the zero-knowledge rollup ecosystem’s direction in 2024,” commented Vince Yang, Co-founder, zkLink. “As outlined in our 2024 Technical Roadmap, we have several key developments planned to encourage our community to be more involved in building dApps that enable smoother, lower-cost DeFi experiences.” The $ZKL token joins the list of native tokens and multi-chain assets across the connected L1s and L2s, including FTs and NFTs that users can trade on a unified user interface. It will be a non-inflationary ERC20 token issued on the Ethereum Mainnet with token supply capped at 1 billion. $ZKL will serve as the default payment token for ZK proof generation services and users can obtain DAO voting rights by staking to obtain veZKL. Along with announcing the upcoming $ZKL token sale, zkLink recently released details on major upcoming updates to its protocol, highlighted in the . Users can learn more in zkLink’s about how multi-chain ZK-Rollup infrastructure serves as a solution to unify fragmented liquidity across ecosystems and return pricing power to decentralized exchanges (DEXs). 2024 Technical Roadmap new whitepaper About zkLink develops zero-knowledge blockchain infrastructure solutions for high-performance ZK zkLink applications. Its flagship zero-knowledge Layer-3 blockchain solution, Nexus, is designed to bridge the gap among different zk-Rollup Layer-2 ecosystems to reduce liquidity fragmentation while providing security and scalability via zk-Proofs. zkLink is funded by notable backers including Coinbase Ventures, Ascensive Assets, SIG DTI, BigBrain Holdings, Efficient Frontier, and others. For more information, users can visit zkLink's: | Official Website Twitter About zkLink Nexus zkLink Nexus is a Layer 3 solution for native crypto assets from zkRollups, such as zkSync, StarkNet, Scroll, Linea, Taiko, or the Polygon zkEVM, in the Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem. Now developers looking to deploy their project on Layer 2s no longer need to worry about fragmented liquidity, chain-specific deployments, security risks, or high costs that can result from transferring assets between ecosystems. Contact Patrick Jordan zklink@mgroupsc.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here.

zkLink Reveals Public Registration Date For $ZKL Token

Web3 gaming awards return bigger & better presented by GAM3S.GG & Magic Eden with $2M in Prizes & $100k Community Rewards; voting starts today. The final shortlist of games for the GAM3 Awards 2023 are finally in! The biggest web3 gaming event returns on for the second year with games going head to head for bragging rights and a prize pool of over $2M, to set the scene for 2024. 14 December 2023 GAM3S.GG are bringing back the “oscars of web3 gaming” presented in partnership with Magic Eden this year, as 70+ traditional and web3 gaming experts come together to decide the leading games in this space; with the event sponsored by AD Gaming. Initially, were put in front of to help produce the preliminary list of nominees. Based on gameplay, mechanics, replayability potential, "fun" factor, accessibility and overall quality - have made it onto the next round which opens up for community voting today, November the 22nd. 214 nominated games 70+ jury members 40 shortlisted games In comparison, the 2022 awards saw 106 nominees in its , with the number of qualified games with playable versions more than doubled - reflecting the tremendous growth of web3 gaming throughout the past year. inaugural edition The 40 shortlisted games spanned 9 blockchain networks, with Arbitrum making an awards debut this year with 4 shortlisted finalists.The top five networks represented in the final shortlists are Polygon, Ethereum, Immutable X, Arbitrum and Avalanche. Bringing together industry leaders from both traditional and blockchain gaming allows the awards to maintain a balanced sense of expectation, caution and excitement. This year the jury consists of executives and leaders from Amazon, Google, Ubisoft, Microsoft, and Samsung, in addition to web3 gaming ecosystems, VCs, media outlets and content creators. This year’s prize pool for the winning games exceeds $2M+ and ranges from cash grants, tech service credits, marketing support, sponsored tournaments, infrastructure support, cloud gaming functionality, and much more from a wide range of partners including Amazon, Magic Eden, AD Gaming, Ultra, Blockchain Gaming Alliance, Naavik, Aethir, and Horizon among others. The 40 finalists are advancing to the second phase of the GAM3 Awards, where the decision-making process involves both jury members and public voting. In this phase, the jury's votes has a 90% influence, while community votes will account for the remaining 10%, effectively giving the public a role akin to having 7 seats on the jury in terms of impact, which could very well act as a tiebreaker or shift the balance in favor of some finalists over others. However, for specific categories such as the ‘ ’ and ‘ ’, the outcome relies solely on community votes. Both categories have already amassed , giving the spotlight to 500+ games and 300+ creators from all over the world as fan favorites. Additionally, the is determined by shortlisted game studios voting for what is essentially, their own version of game of the year. People’s Choice Award Best Content Creator over 50K nominations ‘Games’ Choice Award’ This year, several games stood out to the jury as Big Time, Wildcard, Parallel and Deadrop shared the highest number of nominations with 5 each; followed by Illuvium and MetalCore with 4 nominations each. The final GAM3 Awards livestreamed ceremony is scheduled for December 14th, 2023 to be hosted on Twitch, YouTube and X among other streaming platforms; with gameplay premiers and exclusive premieres trailers already confirmed from Star Atlas, The Unioverse, among other titles. Last year’s event saw the first public premieres and exclusive footage from several games including Mythic Protocol Riftstorm, Mighty Action Heroes, and NFL Rivals - which has since amassed over 3M+ downloads on their mobile game. Lastly, the event is also set to reward community members, voters and viewers for their participation. Magic Eden is set to host an exclusive free mint for voters which provides early access to future mints, gaming raffles and exclusive quests. In addition, community voters and viewers have an opportunity to win rewards from a prize pool worth over $100k USD in prizes ranging from in-game items, early access passes, gaming PCs, gaming consoles and accessories. The final nominees are: Game of the Year Parallel Big Time Deadrop Wildcard NFL Rivals For the full list of nominees, visit . Final voting starts November 22nd and runs until December 1st, directly on ’s platform on the page. gam3awards.com GAM3S.GG GAM3 Awards Stay tuned for exclusive content, jury interviews, finalist announcements, and more ahead of the December 14 ceremony. For more information, please visit: . gam3awards.com

GAM3 Awards Returns to Celebrate Web3 Gaming: Shortlisted Final Nominees Revealed

GAM3 পুরষ্কার ওয়েব3 গেমিং উদযাপনে ফিরে আসে: সংক্ষিপ্ত তালিকাভুক্ত চূড়ান্ত মনোনীতরা প্রকাশ করা হয়েছে

Die GAM3 Awards kehren zurück, um Web3 Gaming zu feiern: Die endgültigen Nominierten der engeren Auswahl werden bekannt gegeben

Los premios GAM3 regresan para celebrar los juegos Web3: se revelan los nominados finales preseleccionados

Les GAM3 Awards reviennent pour célébrer le jeu Web3 : les nominés finaux présélectionnés sont révélés

वेब3 गेमिंग का जश्न मनाने के लिए GAM3 पुरस्कार वापसी: शॉर्टलिस्ट किए गए अंतिम नामांकित व्यक्तियों का खुलासा

Web3 ゲームを祝うために GAM3 Awards が復活: 最終候補者の最終候補が明らかに

GAM3 어워드가 Web3 게이밍을 기념하기 위해 돌아왔습니다: 최종 후보가 공개되었습니다

GAM3 Awards retorna para celebrar os jogos na Web3: revelados os indicados finais

GAM3 Awards возвращается, чтобы отметить игры Web3: объявлен окончательный список номинантов

GAM3 Ödülleri, Web3 Gaming'i Kutlamak İçin Geri Dönüyor: Kısa Listedeki Son Adaylar Açıklandı

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SINGAPORE, Singapore, October 31st, 2023/FinanceWire/FBS, a leading global broker, presents an overview of the most significant macroeconomic trends traders should consider in the fourth quarter of 2023. In accordance with the brand’s mission to equip traders with tools and knowledge to conquer the financial markets, FBS financial market analysts have compiled an exhaustive list of three major Q4 challenges to the stock markets. Having not yet recovered from the pressing geopolitical and social risks of the past two years, the global economy will continue to experience turbulence in Q4, and into 2024. Below, analysts name the three most prominent tendencies that would be pushing financial market volatility in the upcoming months: FBS Migration Policy In The EU and The US: Although the liberalization of migration policy and the attraction of cheap labor forces have historically been the hallmarks of the European and American economies, it has given rise to right-wing tendencies and increased focus on national minorities. This trend will remain stable in 2023 and 2024, potentially triggering regional disintegration. It can lead to an increased allocation of safe-haven assets like gold, making them a favorable investment target for the near future. Prolonged Tight Monetary Policy: High key rates, a consequence of inflation, were expected to slow down stock markets in 2023. While some stock exchanges in the EU and the US have experienced growth over 2023, the market is realizing the low possibility of stimulating monetary policy from regulators by the end of the year. Thus, in Q4, particular attention should be paid to European and American stock indices, as seasonality may provide significant support, and shares (especially on American exchanges) may rise. Nevertheless, the risks of continued decline may remain present even in 2024. Deglobalization of The Energy Market: Over the past years, the largest energy supply countries, including the Gulf members and Russia, have gradually disconnected from the European energy market. At the same time, the current vector of European policy and the EU's shift from traditional energy sources will solidify the energy market. Consequently, in Q4, oil and gas prices are expected to remain stable or experience local fluctuations, potentially affecting global markets. FBS Analysts indicate that financial markets will be challenged by political actions toward energy supplies and the development of monetary and migration policies for the rest of 2023 and beyond. Thus, traders should focus on agile trading strategies, exploit seasonality trends, and focus on defensive assets and mid-to-low volatility stocks. For more information about trading and financial market trends, please visit . www.fbs.com Disclaimer: This material does not constitute a call to trade, trading advice or recommendation and is intended for informational purposes only. Contact FBS Press Office press@fbs.com This story was distributed as a release by Financewire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program . here

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