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A few years ago, as an applied econ & finance undergrad dipping my toes into the startup ecosystem for the first time, and trying to learn all I could about running an early-stage tech company, I had my work cut out for me. Just cutting through the noise of buzzwords and platitudes espoused by “startup gurus” in search of real wisdom was challenging enough, and at this point my brain has overwritten most of that with lessons learned from actual operating and investing experience. One point has remained with me though, a truism I’ve continued to hear even to this day. Do not waste your time, money, or effort on a patent. There are a few reasons a tech startup founder might consider disregarding the patent process entirely. That being said, having recently moved into venture capital: One of the overriding factors in whether I or my colleagues choose to invest in a company is defensibility. I want to be certain that the team I’m investing in is uniquely positioned to solve whatever problem or gap exists in the market that they’ve set out to tackle. To be sure, a major component of that is the team itself — talent defensibility — and the assurance that they are both qualified and motivated to make their worldview a reality. However, intellectual property (IP) defensibility, ensuring that my company’s brand and product remain distinct and competitive in the market, is just as critical. The issue isn’t clear-cut, and the answer today may be different than it was just a few years ago. Why You Should(n’t) File a Patent The maxim that startups should avoid pursuing a patent does have some basis in reality, and there are some very real benefits to steering clear of the patent process as an early-stage company. Patents are public, and while a competitor may not have the right to reproduce a work entirely, there is nothing to stop them from producing something similar in function but just to avoid litigation. Reverse-engineering. sufficiently different Filing a patent in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office will not protect a patent-holder from infringement overseas, and even filing in foreign offices offers no guarantees in countries with less sophisticated patent courts. Foreign competitors. As an early-stage company, time and money are in short supply; the work involved in filing a patent is just another distraction from execution, hiring, and so on. And a startup finding itself up against a large corporation in court simply will not have the funds to challenge any act of infringement. Resource constraints. It is entirely possible — and, in fact, rather likely — that a company will go to market with a very different idea than what the founders initially envisioned. In which case, founders may find themselves having spent significant resources on IP that is no longer relevant. Pivoting. The methodology, which advocates iterative learning and pivoting Lean Startup Even in consideration of these issues, IP be a major concern for any startup, and whether a founder intends to pursue external funding or not, applying for a patent on any proprietary technology can go a long way toward a company’s success. should Having a patent will serve as a defense against patent trolls, otherwise known as or , which will gladly pursue frivolous or bad-faith litigation claims against startups and multinational corporations alike. These claims often cost millions to fight off, forcing startups to settle for significant sums. Deterrence. non-practicing entities patent assertion entities Communicating ownership and progress on an idea may dissuade competitors and new entrants, or turn a potential competitor into a team member or collaborator. Barrier to entry. future While large, well-funded incumbents acting in bad faith may have the resources to infringe on an early-stage company’s patent and out-muscle them in court, a company with valuable IP and strong defensibility is often easier to simply buy out. Acquisition opportunity. Patents are, in the overwhelming majority of cases, not even necessary to protect a company’s IP. Oftentimes, copyright and trademark protection will more than suffice. Alternative IP protections. Historical Precedent According to Paul Graham, have a different core idea at the heart of their business after three months than when they started. at least 70% of startups This figure, if accurate, should not be surprising. In building an MVP or scoping out a potential business model, most successful companies pursue an iterative learning process with prospective customers. This process inevitably yields new insights that oftentimes change the entire direction of a company. In which case, a patent application may quickly be rendered worthless or obsolete. In any case, business model more often than not trumps patent protection as a factor in a company’s future. Many of the electric scooter unicorns now competing for market share across the United States are using scooters from Xiaomi rather than their own designs, and like Uber & Lyft, are primarily competing on business model and marketing strength. Where patents do make sense are in the case of hardware companies: , , and have all filed for patent protection around their core technologies. However, these companies are all banking on their technical superiority, and operating in burgeoning frontier technology markets where a breakthrough could all but guarantee market dominance. Skydio Planet Magic Leap An interesting example is SpaceX, arguably the most of any company mentioned so far. In 2012, Elon Musk famously claimed that publishing patents would give China a to follow in constructing similar technology. A patent was not necessary; between its employees’ non-disclosure agreements and the low likelihood that a competing company or nation-state would ever get a chance to fully dissect and analyze their rockets, SpaceX’s edge was guaranteed. frontier “recipe book” Bad Actors Unfortunately, patent law is wide open to fraud and abuse, making it easily exploitable by firms or individuals hoping to profit from others’ inventions, making patent protection a necessity in some industries. In the United States, patent protection is awarded on a basis, rather than , giving patent trolls leeway to dissect existing technologies, file a patent, and then prosecute the inventors for what may be a massive sum. In fact, patent trolls typically earn far more in patent cases than practicing entities. first-to-file first-to-invent PriceWaterhouseCoopers Perhaps the clearest inflection point in the fight against patent trolls was the dot-com bubble bursting. In the aftermath of the bubble, many tech firms went bankrupt, liquidating their assets and seeing their patents scooped up by non-practicing entities. Following this wave of bankruptcies, there was a in the number of patent complaints from 2000–2010 over the decade prior. 47% jump Increased litigation against both startups and larger, established corporations has forced many companies to band together in what are called . The LOT Network, a non-profit patent-sharing organization that recently counted 149 large corporations and 75 startups — including Red Hat, Lenovo, and Alphabet — among its members, was founded as a response to non-practicing entities. defensive aggregators Putting aside frivolous litigation from patent trolls, startups are still vulnerable to having their own R&D reverse-engineered and used by incumbents as a shortcut to innovation. Fortunately, this remains a relatively rare phenomenon, and in cases where the aggrieved party has suffered blatant patent infringement, even against more established corporations, patent courts in the U.S. have traditionally ruled correctly. The challenge then becomes having the funds to fight a patent infringement suit against a much larger competitor. This remains a danger for any early-stage company. Where IP protection starts to break down, however, is in the foreign markets. China has been a particularly problematic market for both startups and established companies, and although a score of new, specialized IP courts and patent laws have made the country ostensibly more secure for companies going global, examples of blatant disregard for IP . still abound Not a Matter of “If”, but “When” One thing is important to establish upfront: investors demand IP protection. You are unlikely to receive funding from any sophisticated angel investor or VC without that extra sense of security. Sure, you’ll give away your product roadmap, but you can still outpace and out-innovate any of your competitors, it won’t matter. That’s the argument, and it’s right. As crucial as IP protection may be, however, you should not necessarily apply right away, nor should you focus strictly on patents. If your company prioritizes its technology innovation over its business model, focus on trade secrecy. In the early stages, it will be more than enough — if Google can pull it off with thousands of employees, so can you — and you will have more leeway for experimentation/iteration while you determine your core tech stack and business model. As a , worry about trademarks instead; they are much easier and faster to secure. And unlike patents, absolutely necessary. Meanwhile, any code you produce is automatically protected under copyright, even if any physical apparatus that uses it is not. If you are a software startup, or you’ve innovated on your business model above all else, you’re done. Congratulations. startup If not, even if you are a hardware or deep tech company, you have no business worrying about patents until your trademarks and technology strategy are fully established, and ideally until you have already secured enough funding to hire a quality patent attorney for the job. The process may not be cheap, but the sense of security for both you and any future investors is priceless. Once that’s done, relax. Take a breather. That’s one major load off your back. Then get back to work. Marcello Miranda is a tech junkie, and frequently writes on startups. Follow him on Medium and Twitter , and if you enjoyed this content, give a few claps to help spread the word!

The Real Value (or Lack Thereof) of Your Tech Startup Patent

This week have with us Chris Schneider, CMO of Sky.io, a newly launch crypto asset trading platform based out of Singapore. Chris joins me today to discuss the current crypto scene in Singapore and his personal viewpoints regarding the blockchain market on an international scale Q1 -Chris, Thank you for joining us! Please give an introduction about Sky.io and how does it differ from other trading platforms? We are relatively a new player based out of Singapore. We currently support over 29 coins to date. The exhaustive list can be found on our website. Unlike most of the platforms which use a third party trade engine, we have in-house developed trade engine that not only provides high-performance but also ensures better user experience. You may ask why we don’t use a third-party system for our exchange, why spend time and resources on that. To answer that, Our in-house development team has more than 20 years of experience in developing financial and banking systems. While designing the system, we have taken extra care to give more emphasis on creating a safe, efficient, and stable global digital asset trading platform. We believe that the system is only effective when you understand and control it thoroughly. In the near future, we will be launching new functions which enable investors and users to earn stable passive earnings. We will be offering various blockchain-based financial products, such as Staking, lock-up and unlock-up earning products etc. We expect these products to be perfect for investors who will have different risk preferences. Q2 — You are based out of Singapore, What are your thoughts on the current crypto landscape of Singapore? Actually, in the crypto world, there is no “stable-base”, we originate from Singapore but now our employees are spread over all over the world, including Germany, Hongkong, Belgium, Netherlands and France. So we do think that people should always observed the blockchain industry with a worldwide insight. Singapore is a hub connecting Great Chinese-speaking areas and South-East Asia, and has always been a popular place in crypto finance. The crypto landscape in Singapore is no doubt booming and it is the world’s largest markets for cryptocurrency trading. You will be surprised to know that A staggering number of over 800 companies were incorporated in Singapore with a combined market cap running into billions of dollars. You can have a detailed read from this report published by the Media Development Authority (IMDA). As blockchain infrastructure and protocol are being gradually improved, DeFi (Decentralized Finance) or Semi-Defi will soon be a more popular topic among developing countries. A large number of end-users will benefit from this, especially when their needs of getting loans, saving, investing, preserving value and marking cross-border payments will finally be satisfied. Q.3— We are just less than 100 days away from Bitcoin Halvening, What are your thoughts on the price action? It’s impossible to predict the price of Bitcoin or any other crypto assets. But from my point of view, I believe that after almost two years of a bear market, a new spring will come to the crypto world in 2020–2021. Unlike the previous bull market of 2017, which was driven by empty noise this next bull market will be driven by solid developments and improved fundamentals. Q4 — As a new player in this space, what are the challenges you faced? If you know well about the history of blockchain or trading platforms, you will notice that it’s so hard to stay “alive” for a long time as an exchange. If you are young and small, you face sharp competition; if you are big, then you face the problem of compliance, supervision and hacking. And these are all the challenges we are going to face too. But for as an exchange, we believe in one an old saying: Don’t be evil. Q5- Can you tell us more about your team and customer support? Apart from having a permanent address in Singapore, Our team is distributed across Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, Cayman Islands, Tallinn and Harare. Sky.io has the ambition to provide the best kind of customer support through email, telegram and other channels. Our customer service works 24x7 to answer questions and solve problems online. We also pay much attention to the power of communities, so we have a “Community Partner Program”, we wanna turn our users into our strong external team members. This week have with us Chris Schneider, CMO of Sky.io, a newly launch crypto asset trading platform based out of Singapore. Chris joins me today to discuss the current crypto scene in Singapore and his personal viewpoints regarding the blockchain market on an international scale Q1 -Chris, Thank you for joining us! Please give an introduction about Sky.io and how does it differ from other trading platforms? Q1 -Chris, Thank you for joining us! Please give an introduction about Sky.io Sky.io and how does it differ from other trading platforms? We are relatively a new player based out of Singapore. We currently support over 29 coins to date. The exhaustive list can be found on our website . website Unlike most of the platforms which use a third party trade engine, we have in-house developed trade engine that not only provides high-performance but also ensures better user experience. You may ask why we don’t use a third-party system for our exchange, why spend time and resources on that. To answer that, Our in-house development team has more than 20 years of experience in developing financial and banking systems. While designing the system, we have taken extra care to give more emphasis on creating a safe, efficient, and stable global digital asset trading platform. We believe that the system is only effective when you understand and control it thoroughly. In the near future, we will be launching new functions which enable investors and users to earn stable passive earnings. We will be offering various blockchain-based financial products, such as Staking, lock-up and unlock-up earning products etc. We expect these products to be perfect for investors who will have different risk preferences. Q2 — You are based out of Singapore, What are your thoughts on the current crypto landscape of Singapore? Q2 — You are based out of Singapore, What are your thoughts on the current crypto landscape of Singapore? Actually, in the crypto world, there is no “stable-base”, we originate from Singapore but now our employees are spread over all over the world, including Germany, Hongkong, Belgium, Netherlands and France. So we do think that people should always observed the blockchain industry with a worldwide insight. Singapore is a hub connecting Great Chinese-speaking areas and South-East Asia, and has always been a popular place in crypto finance. The crypto landscape in Singapore is no doubt booming and it is the world’s largest markets for cryptocurrency trading. You will be surprised to know that A staggering number of over 800 companies were incorporated in Singapore with a combined market cap running into billions of dollars. You can have a detailed read from this report published by the Media Development Authority (IMDA). read report As blockchain infrastructure and protocol are being gradually improved, DeFi (Decentralized Finance) or Semi-Defi will soon be a more popular topic among developing countries. A large number of end-users will benefit from this, especially when their needs of getting loans, saving, investing, preserving value and marking cross-border payments will finally be satisfied. Q.3— We are just less than 100 days away from Bitcoin Halvening, What are your thoughts on the price action? Q.3— We are just less than 100 days away from Bitcoin Halvening, What are your thoughts on the price action? It’s impossible to predict the price of Bitcoin or any other crypto assets. But from my point of view, I believe that after almost two years of a bear market, a new spring will come to the crypto world in 2020–2021. Unlike the previous bull market of 2017, which was driven by empty noise this next bull market will be driven by solid developments and improved fundamentals. Q4 — As a new player in this space, what are the challenges you faced? Q4 — As a new player in this space, what are the challenges you faced? If you know well about the history of blockchain or trading platforms, you will notice that it’s so hard to stay “alive” for a long time as an exchange. If you are young and small, you face sharp competition; if you are big, then you face the problem of compliance, supervision and hacking. And these are all the challenges we are going to face too. But for as an exchange, we believe in one an old saying: Don’t be evil. Q5- Can you tell us more about your team and customer support? Q5- Can you tell us more about your team and customer support? Apart from having a permanent address in Singapore, Our team is distributed across Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, Cayman Islands, Tallinn and Harare. Sky.io has the ambition to provide the best kind of customer support through email, telegram and other channels. Our customer service works 24x7 to answer questions and solve problems online. Sky.io Sky.io We also pay much attention to the power of communities, so we have a “Community Partner Program”, we wanna turn our users into our strong external team members.

Leader's Speak : Chris Schneider, CMO of Sky.io [Interview]

Small Businesses Are Turning to AI for Content Marketing, New Semrush Report Shows

ትናንሽ ንግዶች ለይዘት ግብይት፣ አዲስ የሴምሩሽ ሪፖርት ትርኢቶች ወደ AI እየተቀየሩ ነው።

Малыя прадпрыемствы звяртаюцца да AI для маркетынгу кантэнту, паказвае новая справаздача Semrush

Mala preduzeća se okreću veštačkoj inteligenciji za marketing sadržaja, pokazuje novi Semrush izveštaj

Malé firmy se obracejí na AI pro obsahový marketing, ukazuje nová zpráva Semrush

Las pequeñas empresas recurren a la IA para el marketing de contenidos, según un nuevo informe de Semrush

Semrush の新しいレポートによると、中小企業はコンテンツ マーケティングに AI を活用し始めている

کوچني سوداګرۍ د مینځپانګې بازارموندنې لپاره AI ته مخه کوي ، د نوي سیمرش راپور ښیې

Bizneset e vogla po i drejtohen AI për marketing të përmbajtjes, tregon raporti i ri i Semrush

Kiçi kärhanalar Mazmun marketingi üçin täze AI-e ýüz tutýarlar, Täze Semrush hasabat görkezişleri

Küçük İşletmeler İçerik Pazarlaması İçin Yapay Zeka'ya Yöneliyor, Yeni Semrush Raporu Gösteriyor

Các doanh nghiệp nhỏ đang chuyển sang AI cho tiếp thị nội dung, báo cáo mới của Semrush cho thấy

Semrush 新报告显示，小型企业正在利用人工智能进行内容营销

Top 10 Greatest Games of All Time 
According to the Hackernoon Team

Top 10 najboljih igara svih vremena 
Prema Hackernoon timu

Els 10 millors jocs de tots els temps 
Segons l'equip Hackernoon

Top 10 nejlepších her všech dob 
Podle Hackernoon Teamu

Die 10 besten Spiele aller Zeiten
Laut dem Hackernoon-Team

Los 10 mejores juegos de todos los tiempos
según el equipo de Hackernoon

हैकरनून टीम के अनुसार अब तक के 10 सबसे महान खेल

史上最高のゲームトップ10 
Hackernoonチームによる

Бардык убакыттардын эң мыкты 10 оюндары 
Hackernoon командасынын айтымында

د هر وخت غوره 10 غوره لوبې 
د هیکرنون ټیم په وینا

Топ 10 најбољих игара свих времена 
Према Хацкерноон тиму

Top 10 Бузургтарин бозиҳои ҳама вақт 
Бино ба маълумоти Hackernoon Team

Top 10 Greatest Games of All Time 
Ngokutsho kweQela leHackernoon

Ever found yourself squinting at your own code at 2 a.m., trying to remember what exactly you were thinking when you wrote it? You’re not alone. Writing clean, maintainable code is one of those things that sounds great in theory but can feel impossible under tight deadlines and mounting pressure. But here’s the thing, clean code is your secret weapon. It’s the key to fewer late-night debugging sessions, fewer headaches for your future self, and more time to actually enjoy life outside of coding. So, let’s dive into why clean code matters, how to achieve it, and why your future self will thank you. The Importance of Clean Code: Why It Matters: Imagine you’re handed a project written by someone else, and it’s an indecipherable mess of variables named var1 and x23. You waste hours trying to figure out what’s going on, and by the time you do, you’re too frustrated to care. Now, flip the script. What if you’re the one writing that code? Clean code isn’t just about making life easier for others; it’s about making life easier for you. Think of it as a gift to your future self, a codebase that’s a pleasure to work with, not a burden. Principles of Clean Code: 1. Keep It Simple, Smarty Pants: There’s a certain allure to writing clever, complex code that only you (and maybe your cat) can understand. Resist it. Simplicity is your friend. The simpler your code, the easier it is to maintain and the fewer the bugs. Remember, your code should do one thing well, not everything poorly. 2. Write Code Your Mom Could Understand: Okay, maybe not your mom, but at least a fellow developer who’s never seen your code before. Self-explanatory code means fewer comments, less confusion, and fewer excuses for why you can’t fix that bug. Descriptive variable names, clear functions, and intuitive classes are your best friends here. 3. DRY—Because Repeating Yourself Is So Last Year: Repetition might be great for memorizing lines in a play, but in coding, it’s a recipe for disaster. The DRY principle—Don’t Repeat Yourself—is all about reducing redundancy. Why write the same code twice when you can abstract it into a reusable function? Think of it as Marie Kondo-ing your code: if it doesn’t spark joy (or efficiency), it’s time to refactor. 4. Refactor Like You Mean It: Refactoring is like cleaning your house: it’s never done, but it’s always worth it. Regularly refactoring your code keeps it in tip-top shape, improves readability, and can even uncover hidden bugs. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of turning a chaotic codebase into something neat and orderly. 5. Test Like Your Code’s Life Depends on It: Because it does. Tests are your safety net, catching errors before they become full-blown disasters. Whether it’s unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests, make sure you’ve got your bases covered. Writing clean code without tests is like skydiving without a parachute. Eventually, it’s going to hurt. Practical Tips for Writing Clean Code: 1. Break It Down, Now: Big, sprawling functions are like that one junk drawer in your house—full of stuff, but impossible to find anything in. Break your functions down into smaller, single-purpose units. Your future self (and your team) will thank you when they’re not wading through a 500-line behemoth. 2. Consistency Is Key: There’s nothing worse than a codebase that looks like a patchwork quilt of different naming conventions. Whether you’re a fan of camelCase, snake_case, or kebab-case, just pick one and stick with it. Consistency makes your code easier to read and maintain and it stops your colleagues from grumbling about your variable names behind your back. 3. Clever Code ≠ Good Code: Sure, that one-liner might look impressive, but is it readable? If the answer is no, then it’s not worth it. Prioritize clarity over cleverness. Your code should be easy to understand at a glance, not something that requires a degree in cryptography to decipher. 4. Embrace the Power of Peer Reviews: Code reviews are like having a second pair of eyes on your work and sometimes, those eyes catch things you never would have noticed. They’re not just about catching bugs, though; they’re also an opportunity to learn from your peers and improve your own coding practices. 5. Let the Robots Help: Linters and code formatters are your silent, tireless helpers. They catch issues before they become problems, enforce coding standards, and generally make your life easier. Set them up in your IDE, and let them do the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping your code clean. Clean code isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have if you want to be a developer who’s not constantly putting out fires. By keeping things simple, writing self-explanatory code, and embracing practices like DRY, refactoring, and testing, you’ll set yourself up for success. Plus, your future self will definitely appreciate not having to decipher a tangled mess of code. So go ahead, write that clean code, and enjoy a little more peace of mindand maybe even a full night’s sleep. Ever found yourself squinting at your own code at 2 a.m., trying to remember what exactly you were thinking when you wrote it? You’re not alone. Writing clean, maintainable code is one of those things that sounds great in theory but can feel impossible under tight deadlines and mounting pressure. But here’s the thing, clean code is your secret weapon. It’s the key to fewer late-night debugging sessions, fewer headaches for your future self, and more time to actually enjoy life outside of coding. So, let’s dive into why clean code matters, how to achieve it, and why your future self will thank you. The Importance of Clean Code: The Importance of Clean Code: Why It Matters: Imagine you’re handed a project written by someone else, and it’s an indecipherable mess of variables named var1 and x23. You waste hours trying to figure out what’s going on, and by the time you do, you’re too frustrated to care. Now, flip the script. What if you’re the one writing that code? Clean code isn’t just about making life easier for others; it’s about making life easier for you. Think of it as a gift to your future self, a codebase that’s a pleasure to work with, not a burden. Principles of Clean Code: Principles of Clean Code: 1. Keep It Simple, Smarty Pants: There’s a certain allure to writing clever, complex code that only you (and maybe your cat) can understand. Resist it. Simplicity is your friend. The simpler your code, the easier it is to maintain and the fewer the bugs. Remember, your code should do one thing well, not everything poorly. 2. Write Code Your Mom Could Understand: Okay, maybe not your mom, but at least a fellow developer who’s never seen your code before. Self-explanatory code means fewer comments, less confusion, and fewer excuses for why you can’t fix that bug. Descriptive variable names, clear functions, and intuitive classes are your best friends here. 3. DRY—Because Repeating Yourself Is So Last Year: Repetition might be great for memorizing lines in a play, but in coding, it’s a recipe for disaster. The DRY principle—Don’t Repeat Yourself—is all about reducing redundancy. Why write the same code twice when you can abstract it into a reusable function? Think of it as Marie Kondo-ing your code: if it doesn’t spark joy (or efficiency), it’s time to refactor. 4. Refactor Like You Mean It: Refactoring is like cleaning your house: it’s never done, but it’s always worth it. Regularly refactoring your code keeps it in tip-top shape, improves readability, and can even uncover hidden bugs. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of turning a chaotic codebase into something neat and orderly. 5. Test Like Your Code’s Life Depends on It: Because it does. Tests are your safety net, catching errors before they become full-blown disasters. Whether it’s unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests, make sure you’ve got your bases covered. Writing clean code without tests is like skydiving without a parachute. Eventually, it’s going to hurt. Practical Tips for Writing Clean Code: Practical Tips for Writing Clean Code: 1. Break It Down, Now: Big, sprawling functions are like that one junk drawer in your house—full of stuff, but impossible to find anything in. Break your functions down into smaller, single-purpose units. Your future self (and your team) will thank you when they’re not wading through a 500-line behemoth. 2. Consistency Is Key: There’s nothing worse than a codebase that looks like a patchwork quilt of different naming conventions. Whether you’re a fan of camelCase, snake_case, or kebab-case, just pick one and stick with it. Consistency makes your code easier to read and maintain and it stops your colleagues from grumbling about your variable names behind your back. 3. Clever Code ≠ Good Code: Sure, that one-liner might look impressive, but is it readable? If the answer is no, then it’s not worth it. Prioritize clarity over cleverness. Your code should be easy to understand at a glance, not something that requires a degree in cryptography to decipher. 4. Embrace the Power of Peer Reviews: Code reviews are like having a second pair of eyes on your work and sometimes, those eyes catch things you never would have noticed. They’re not just about catching bugs, though; they’re also an opportunity to learn from your peers and improve your own coding practices. 5. Let the Robots Help: Linters and code formatters are your silent, tireless helpers. They catch issues before they become problems, enforce coding standards, and generally make your life easier. Set them up in your IDE, and let them do the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping your code clean. Clean code isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have if you want to be a developer who’s not constantly putting out fires. By keeping things simple, writing self-explanatory code, and embracing practices like DRY, refactoring, and testing, you’ll set yourself up for success. Plus, your future self will definitely appreciate not having to decipher a tangled mess of code. So go ahead, write that clean code, and enjoy a little more peace of mindand maybe even a full night’s sleep.

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Let's learn about via these 59 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Exchange /Learn Repo 1. How to Install RabbitMQ On the AWS Ec2 Instance This is all about what is RabbitMQ and how to install it on the AWS Ec2 instance. The commands you use for installation. 2. Binance Suffered Major Hack in 2018: KYC Documents of Millions Now Being Leaked Binance, the crown jewel of the cryptocurrency industry was hacked back in late 2018, with the hacker claiming to have the KYC documents of all users. The extent to what data was breached is still not clear, but one thing is for certain: pictures and scans.  And now they're being leaked to the public at an incredibly rate. 3. WTF is Exchange Staking? Introduction 4. How Does Our Exchange Compare to The Established Derivatives Exchanges of Today? We are a new exchange launched in 2020 worldwide offering the ability to trade stock CFDs using Bitcoin. The platform allows traders to use up to 100x leverage on all contracts. The trading interface is beginner-friendly and fairly simple to understand while being responsive. 5. Why DeFi Could Foster the Killer App of Banking The financial system is broken, and no one is coming to save you. Therefore you must learn to make and protect money on your own. 6. How High is the Tide of EU Crypto Assets with MiCA? Discussing upcoming crypto-regulations in the European Union with Stex and Coinify. 7. Basics of RabbitMQ Broker Introduction to RabbitMQ 8. 3 Asian Crypto Exchanges to Watch Out For in 2020 & 2021 Cryptocurrency exchanges are crucial to the blockchain ecosystem, as they create vast pools of demand and supply. They also offer a simple way for people to work with crypto: stories of people accidentally losing their hard drives containing Bitcoin does not happen with Crypto exchanges. 9. How Secondary Listings Affect Coin Prices Purpose of the study: to show how secondary listing changes coin prices. 10. Natural Capital in the Digital Economy: Green Squared Is natural capital boring and obsolete, or an under-served and under-appreciated asset class that will explode in relevance in the future, just as NFTs have? 11. History Rhymes or 5 Arguments for Investing in Commodities I have always considered commodities to be very “trendy” markets. They tend to make large moves up and down, often lacking the fundamental basis behind the swings. 12. "South Koreans were early adopters, with 1 in 3 workers buying Bitcoin" - Ronald Chan Ronald Chan is the CEO of ProBit Exchange Global, a global digital currency trading platform with strong roots in South Korea, that provides a seamless experience for institutional and individual traders. Ronald joins us today to discuss the current crypto scene in South Korea and his personal viewpoints regarding the blockchain market on an international scale 13. Announcement: The KickEX exchange will buy back KickTokens at a price of $0.00015 per token On September 1, 2020 at 12:00 UTC, the KickEX cryptocurrency exchange will buyback KICK tokens (KickToken) worth a total of $100,000 at a price of $0.00015 per token. The buyback will be carried out only on the KickEX exchange and according to specific conditions. 14. Market Maker at 10%: Realized Live Gains, Signal-Based Bots at 1%, 7%! See this post on it's original location, github.io! It’s been a busy few days for me! 15. Fraud Prevention Requires Creative & Analytical Thinking To Stay Two Steps Ahead - Nimrod Lehavi Interview with the co-founder and CEO at Simplex regarding fiat and crypto onboarding and detection of fraud in real-time. 16. Interview With Bryan Seiler on Greedy Banks, turning $150 Into Millions and More Every crypto practitioner has a unique narrative that has brought him or her face-to-face with the realities of the true innovative power of crypto technology. Perhaps, this notion is the reason why the crypto community has stood by the viability of cryptocurrency all through its trying times. As such, the crypto space has evolved into a network of mavericks who are not only tech-savvy but have learned to appreciate and nurture the business side of the crypto economy. 17. WTF are Exchange Utility Tokens? Last month one of the leading centralized exchanges (CEX) in the world, OKEx have decided to burn 700 million unissued OKB, the exchange’s utility token. The OKEx management also revealed that no more additional issuance of the utility token in the future, making the digital asset deflationary and the first of its kind that is fully circulated. 18. Fintechs and the Stock-Based Loan Market Today, companies that use stock-based lending to finance their businesses generally borrow at higher costs than if they used traditional debt financing. 19. In Crypto Patience Is Not Always a Virtue Sell and take profit or hold off in expectation of more profits? In the crypto space, the impatient (mostly) wins 20. Decentralized Indices Passive exposure to cryptoassets 21. The Problem With CeFi Exchanges & Why We Need DeFi Now More Than Ever Too many are taking the collapse of FTX (a CeFi exchange) as a shake up their belief in DeFi. Simplifying the meltdown and why we need DeFi now more than ever. 22. The UK's Economic Outlook for 2023 Currently, the UK economy is living through tough times. 23. How to Earn Profit on Crowd-sourced Automated Trading Communities 24. Normie Series: What Is a DEX and How Does It Work? DEX Decentralized Exchange 25. A Trader’s Review of the Nominex Cryptocurrency Exchange Hello everyone, I’m Edward, I live in Ireland and I have over 10 years of trading cryptocurrency wins and losses under my belt. I was completely inexperienced when I started trading Bitcoin, some were back-breaking losses even, I won't lie, but some were amazing wins. I’m willing to share my experience and share some hints and tricks I learned recently 26. Applying Statistical Analysis to Intraday Forex Trading Using SQL Statistical Analysis, Intraday Forex Trading, Using SQL 27. Why Every Crypto Enthusiast Should Use a Cold Wallet Cold wallets aren't a perfect fit for every crypto user or every situation, but they're inherently and objectively superior to hot wallets in most ways. 28. 1 in 2 Crypto Users is a Referral Program Participant Of almost 500 subjects in the latest KickAcademy (that is Kick Ecosystem's innovative institute) survey made up of Blockchain insiders, crypto traders, and investors, roughly half are referral program participants who consider these programs a good source of passive income. 29. Leader's Speak : Chris Schneider, CMO of Sky.io [Interview] This week have with us Chris Schneider, CMO of Sky.io, a newly launch crypto asset trading platform based out of Singapore. Chris joins me today to discuss the current crypto scene in Singapore and his personal viewpoints regarding the blockchain market on an international scale 30. Exchange coins as the new black: why they are in trend In 2017 Binance became the first cryptocurrency exchange to hold an ICO, raising $15 million. Consequently, they created a native Binance Coin (BNB). Now BNB ranks #7 by market capitalization, while its price surged from $19.15 to over of $38 as on June 23, 2019, just in a month time, from May to June. Exchanges’ native cryptocurrencies are getting more and more trendy among the platforms — nearly 90 exchanges have their own coins, including Huobi, Kucoin, BTCNEXT, Bibox, and OKEx. 31. Fighting Fraud: How to Better Protect Your Exchange Held Assets? Since the emergence of cryptocurrencies, they have been linked with fraud and crime, the anonymous nature of accounts has enabled criminals to use them to transfer funds and launder their profits. 32. The Current State and Future of Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) have undergone a significant evolution since the debut of NXT Asset Exchange, one of the pioneer DEXs to launch in 2014. 33. Writing John McAfee’s Tombstone with John McAfee Do we get to choose the inscription on our tombstone? One person I know for sure that succeeded in doing just that was the comedian Spike Milligan, author of the popular 1950s UK Goon Show. He famously wrote Dúirt mé leat go raibh mé breoite or I told you I was sick on his gravestone, ever funny to the end. In fact, when legendary singer and close friend Harry Secombe died before him, Spike remarked he was glad as he didn’t want Harry to sing at his funeral. The last laugh was on Spike because they still played a song from his late friend anyway at Spike’s memorial service. 34. Every HNWI should buy Bitcoin Do you own more than $1 million in assets? Then you’re amongst the one percentile of the world’s population most susceptible to market crises. 35. Latest Binance Lawsuit Is Every Crypto-Exchange User’s Nightmare On March 30, the Block broke the news that Binance is involved in yet another legal dispute. This time, the lawsuit was filed by a former employee, Steven Cody Reynolds, who accuses the exchange of confiscating nearly $300k in crypto following a heated disagreement. 36. 3 Price Mechanisms for Marketplaces Marketplaces 37. "DeFi is One of The Most Progressive And Enticing Industries to Date" - Katherine Deng During the three years of DeFi's existence, this year it rematerialized stronger than ever before. Many other platforms aim to reach the gates of DeFi with exuberant yield farming projects in progress, thus revolutionizing traditional users' operations and introducing other comforts into daily life. 38. Institutional Investors Are FINALLY Giving DeFi The Attention It Deserves Excitably, I FINALLY get to announce that institutions are pouring nearly 58 million dollars a week into Bitcoin! Oh, and Jr over there, Ethereum is seeing nearly $10M/USD in trades, weekly. 39. Differences Between Bitcoin Payment Processing Providers accepting payments in cryptocurrencies and which crypto processing services are most suitable for their business goals 40. Libra Starts the End of Public Chains In my previous article (So Many Public Chains, So Few Dapps), I pointed it out that too many public chains was one of the reasons that there were so few Dapps. App developers really do not want to develop their apps for so many blockchains. 41. Coinbase Innovator’s Dilemma: From Exchange to Broker This quote from Brian Armstrong holds the clue to an under appreciated threat to Coinbase. 42. The Uniswap DEX: A Comprehensive Review Welcome to my new series “A Comprehensive Guide to” where each time I cover a new topic in-depth while trying to keep things simple. 43. The Ultimate Guide to Listing at Crypto Exchanges Introduction 44. Tax Calculations and Cryptocurrencies: An Overview I would be prepared to wager that many people who bought cryptocurrencies, never thought about any tax considerations. It is unsurprising that the tax authorities are ahead of the crypto owners, because they see plenty of new income for their coffers. 45. Ensuring Token Appreciation: Reflections on the Exchange Equation One of the keys behind a good tokenomics strategy is that a token should appreciate in value. In my article and paper about tokenomics auditing, I explained how 46. Overview of the Innovative Features Brought to Financial Markets by Level01 It has become common knowledge that blockchain has immense disruptive power that allows it to push a multifaceted narrative that seems to encapsulate the entirety of the global market, especially the financial markets. While this is a given, very few startups have successfully implemented blockchain solutions targeted at a large demographic and are poised to take on a financial sector that is traditionally known to thrive on intermediate services. 47. The yet another Asian story - ICO Scam Disclaimer: This article was posted on JUNE 11, 2019. The Story of Bitsdaq 48. CZ's AMA Responses To My Questions On Binance Scaling Challenges I’ve been in and out of the blockchain ecosystem for the last three years. I’ve made my first purchase the same month Binance launched. In the meantime, I’ve gained a CoinMarketCap compulsive checking behavior after holding a bag through the last crypto winter. 49. Cryptocurrency Security Threats: Lessons from Top Exchange Hacks The digital nature of Bitcoin makes it vulnerable to hacking. 50. Crypto Market vs Stock Market: Exploring an Interesting Relationship There are several camps in the market. One is trying to separate completely from the so-called "funds", and the other is working with an eye on it. But no matter how hard we try to fence ourselves off, the connection between them exists. To correctly illuminate it, I will describe in this text my vision of this issue. 51. “BTC can reach $50k with support resting around $22-27k” says STEX Exchange Founder There are three hot topics in the crypto space which everybody talks about: BTC price rocketing, arrests and investigations against big market players because of lack of AML-compliance and, of course, DeFi. 52. Top Reasons People Succeed In The Exchange Rate API Industry When it comes to finance and trade, the currency is a crucial component. Businesses that deal with foreign marketplaces require up-to-date information on currencies and their quickly fluctuating values. 53. FTX : The Fastest Moving Derivatives Exchange FTX is one of the most rapidly growing exchanges, swiftly making a reputation for itself by rapidly adding new services. Click through for FTX Exchange Review. 54. Top 50 Crypto Exchanges to Trade Your Cryptocurrencies in 2021 According to data from coinmarketcap.com, there are over 4,900 cryptocurrencies in existence today. They operate in over 20,000 markets, with over 300 registered cryptocurrency exchanges. 55. How Looking for The One Perfect Crypto Exchange Made Me Lose Faith in All About six months ago, I decided it was high time for me to seriously get involved in cryptocurrency trading. I’m not a full-time trader, but I do consider myself a skilled trader on the foreign exchange markets. I’ve done quite well for myself over the years (regardless of my ups and downs), but I wanted a new challenge. A trading experience different than what I’d ever had before. Crypto trading promised me that challenge. 56. 5 Centralized Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Look Out for in 2023 Five crypto exchanges to look out for in 2023. 57. How Tornado Cash Helped Hackers Launder Money in 2022 Sanctioning Tornado Cash obviously wasn't enough! 58. Stablecoins Will Change the Way You Approach Cross-Border Payments It takes an average of $13 to send $200 to another country and three to five business days to complete a transaction. 59. 10+ Best Crypto & Bitcoin Exchanges Traders Loves [Apr'21 Upd.] Learn about the best cryptocurrency exchanges in 2021. It compares each platform using their charges, safety, verification process, P2P support, available crypt Thank you for checking out the 59 most read stories about Exchange on HackerNoon. to find the most read stories about any technology. Visit the /Learn Repo

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