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The Art Of Writing & Speaking The English Language Word-Study, by Sherwin Cody is part of HackerNoon Books Series.
 You can jump to any chapter in this book here . CHAPTER IX. THE STYLE OF FICTION: Narrative, Description, and Dialogue. Dickens. In fiction there are three different kinds of writing which must be blended with a fine skill, and this fact makes fiction so much the more difficult than any other sort of writing. History is largely narrative, pure and simple, newspaper articles are description, dramas are dialogue, but fiction must unite in a way peculiar to itself the niceties of all three. We must take each style separately and master it thoroughly before trying to combine the three in a work of fiction. The simplest is narrative, and consists chiefly in the ability to tell a plain story straight on to the end, just as in conversation Neighbor Gossip comes and tells a long story to her friend the Listener. A writer will gain this skill if he practise on writing out tales or stories just as nearly as possible as a child would do it, supposing the child had a sufficient vocabulary. Letter-writing, when one is away from home and wishes to tell his intimate friends all that has happened to him, is practice of just this sort, and the best practice. Newspaper articles are more descriptive than any other sort of writing. You have a description of a new invention, of a great fire, of a prisoner at the bar of justice. It is not quite so spontaneous as narrative. Children seldom describe, and the newspaper man finds difficulty in making what seems a very brief tale into a column article until he can weave description as readily as he breathes. Dialogue in a story is by no means the same as the dialogue of a play: it ought rather to be a description of a conversation, and very seldom is it a full report of what is said on each side. Description is used in its technical sense to designate the presentation of a scene without reference to events; narrative is a description of events as they have happened, a dialogue is a description of conversation. Fiction is essentially a descriptive art, and quite as much is it descriptive in dialogue as in any other part. The best way to master dialogue as an element by itself is to study the novels of writers like Dickens, Thackeray, or George Eliot. Dialogue has its full development only in the novel, and it is here and not in short stories that the student of fiction should study it. The important points to be noticed are that only characteristic and significant speeches are reproduced. When the conversation gives only facts that should be known to the reader it is thrown into the indirect or narrative form, and frequently when the impression that a conversation makes is all that is important, this impression is described in general terms instead of in a detailed report of the conversation itself. So much for the three different modes of writing individually considered. The important and difficult point comes in the balanced combination of the three, not in the various parts of the story, but in each single paragraph. Henry James in his paper on “The Art of Fiction,” says very truly that every descriptive passage is at the same time narrative, and every dialogue is in its essence also descriptive. The truth is, the writer of stories has a style of his own, which we may call the narrative-descriptive-dialogue style, which is a union in one and the same sentence of all three sorts of writing. In each sentence, to be sure, narrative or description or dialogue will predominate; but still the narrative is always present in the description, and the description in the dialogue, as Mr. James says; and if you take a paragraph this fact will appear more clearly, and if you take three or four paragraphs, or a whole story, the fusion of all three styles in the same words is clearly apparent. It is impossible to give fixed rules for the varying proportion of description, narration, or dialogue in any given passage. The writer must guide himself entirely by the impression in his own mind. He sees with his mind's eye a scene and events happening in it. As he describes this from point to point he constantly asks himself, what method of using words will be most effective here? He keeps the impression always closely in mind. He does not wander from it to put in a descriptive passage or a clever bit of dialogue or a pleasing narrative: he follows out his description of the impression with faithful accuracy, thinking only of being true to his own conception, and constantly ransacking his whole knowledge of language to get the best expression, whatever it may be. Now it may be a little descriptive touch, now a sentence or two out of a conversation, now plain narration of events. Dialogue is the most expansive and tiring, and should frequently be relieved by the condensed narrative, which is simple and easy reading. Description should seldom be given in chunks, but rather in touches of a brief and delicate kind, and with the aim of being suggestive rather than full and detailed. Humor, and especially good humor, are indispensable to the most successful works of fiction. Above all other kinds of writing, fiction must win the heart of the reader. And this requires that the heart of the writer should be tender and sympathetic. Harsh critics call this quality sentiment, and even sentimentality. Dickens had it above all other writers, and it is probable that this popularity has never been surpassed. Scott succeeded by his splendid descriptions, but no one can deny that he was also one of the biggest hearted men in the world. And Thackeray, with all his reserve, had a heart as tender and sympathetic as was ever borne by so polished a gentleman. As an almost perfect example of the blending of narrative, description, and dialogue, all welded into an effective whole by the most delicate and winning sentiment, we offer the following selection from Barbox Bros. & Co., in “Mugby Junction.” POLLY. By Charles Dickens. Although he had arrived at his journey's end for the day at noon, he had since insensibly walked about the town so far and so long that the lamplighters were now at their work in the streets, and the shops were sparkling up brilliantly. Thus reminded to turn towards his quarters, he was in the act of doing so, when a very little hand crept into his, and a very little voice said: “O! If you please, I am lost!” He looked down, and saw a very little fair-haired girl. “Yes,” she said, confirming her words with a serious nod. “I am, indeed. I am lost.” Greatly perplexed, he stopped, looked about him for help, descried none, and said, bending low: “Where do you live, my child?” “I don't know where I live,” she returned. “I am lost.” “What is your name?” “Polly.” “What is your other name?” The reply was prompt, but unintelligible. Imitating the sound, as he caught it, he hazarded the guess, “Trivits?” “O no!” said the child, shaking her head. “Nothing like that.” “Say it again, little one” An unpromising business. For this time it had quite a different sound. He made the venture: “Paddens?” “O no!” said the child. “Nothing like that.” “Once more. Let us try it again, dear.” A most hopeless business. This time it swelled into four syllables. “It can't be Tappitarver?” $ªזđ said Barbox Brothers, rubbing his head with his hat in discomfiture. “No! It ain't,” the child quietly assented. On her trying this unfortunate name once more, with extraordinary efforts at distinction, it swelled into eight syllables at least. “Ah! I think,” said Barbox Brothers, with a desperate air of resignation, “that we had better give it up.” “But I am lost,” said the child nestling her little hand more closely in his, “and you'll take care of me, won't you?” If ever a man were disconcerted by division between compassion on the one hand, and the very imbecility of irresolution on the other, here the man was. “Lost!” he repeated, looking down at the child. “I am sure I am. What is to be done!” “Where do you live?” asked the child, looking up at him wistfully. “Over there,” he answered, pointing vaguely in the direction of the hotel. “Hadn't we better go there?” said the child. “Really,” he replied, “I don't know but what we had.” So they set off, hand in hand;―he, through comparison of himself against his little companion, with a clumsy feeling on him as if he had just developed into a foolish giant;―she, clearly elevated in her own tiny opinion by having got him so neatly out of his embarrassment. “We are going to have dinner when we get there, I suppose?” said Polly. “Well,” he rejoined, “I―yes, I suppose we are.” “Do you like your dinner?” asked the child. “Why, on the whole,” said Barbox Brothers, “yes, I think I do.” “I do mine,” said Polly “Have you any brothers and sisters?” “No, have you?” “Mine are dead.” “O!” said Barbox Brothers. With that absurd sense of unwieldiness of mind and body weighing him down, he would not have known how to pursue the conversation beyond this curt rejoinder, but that the child was always ready for him. “What,” she asked, turning her soft hand coaxingly in his, “are you going to do to amuse me, after dinner?” “Upon my soul, Polly,” exclaimed Barbox Brothers, very much at a loss, “I have not the slightest idea!” “Then I tell you what,” said Polly. “Have you got any cards at the house?” “Plenty,” said Barbox Brothers, in a boastful vein. “Very well. Then I'll build houses, and you shall look at me. You mustn't blow, you know.” “O no!” said Barbox Brothers. “No, no, no! No blowing! Blowing's not fair.” He flattered himself that he had said this pretty well for an idiotic monster; but the child, instantly perceiving the awkwardness of his attempt to adapt himself to her level, utterly destroyed his hopeful opinion of himself by saying, compassionately: “What a funny man you are!” Feeling, after this melancholy failure, as if he every minute grew bigger and heavier in person, and weaker in mind, Barbox gave himself up for a bad job. No giant ever submitted more meekly to be led in triumph by all-conquering Jack, than he to be bound in slavery to Polly. “Do you know any stories?” she asked him. He was reduced to the humiliating confession: “What a dunce you must be, mustn't you?” said Polly. He was reduced to the humiliating confession: “Would you like me to teach you a story? But you must remember it, you know, and be able to tell it right to somebody else afterwards?” He professed that it would afford him the highest mental gratification to be taught a story, and that he would humbly endeavor to retain it in his mind. Whereupon Polly, giving her hand a new little turn in his, expressive of settling down for enjoyment, commenced a long romance, of which every relishing clause began with the words: “So this,” or “And so this.” As, “So this boy;” or, “So this fairy;” or “And so this pie was four yards round, and two yards and a quarter deep.” The interest of the romance was derived from the intervention of this fairy to punish this boy for having a greedy appetite. To achieve which purpose, this fairy made this pie, and this boy ate and ate and ate, and his cheeks swelled and swelled and swelled. There were many tributary circumstances, but the forcible interest culminated in the total consumption of this pie, and the bursting of this boy. Truly he was a fine sight, Barbox Brothers, with serious attentive face, an ear bent down, much jostled on the pavements of the busy town, but afraid of losing a single incident of the epic, lest he should be examined in it by-and-by and found deficient. Exercise. Rewrite this little story, locating the scene in your own town and describing yourself in the place of Barbox Bros. Make as few changes in the wording as possible. About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Cody, Sherwin, 2007. The Art Of Writing & Speaking The English Language Word-Study. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved April 2022 from https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/19719/pg19719-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org , located at https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html . Photo by on Waldemar Brandt Unsplash

The Art Of Writing & Speaking The English Language : Chapter IX - The Style Of Fiction

Demons in Digital Gold, Part 7 article from February 1960: well past is useful life, though illustrative of the debate If you have not already done so, please read to this series. the introduction Today’s must-have killer app/smartphone/widget is tomorrow’s landfill. — Sentence from previous post, tweeted by prominent environmentalist You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. — Buckminster Fuller This post picks up where the previous post left off. Wink wink nudge nudge, you might want to before continuing with this post. read the first half Anonymity Many people are attracted to (et al) for purposes of anonymity. Indeed, it is THE primary property that attracts many users. The website clearly highlights anonymity, though not quite how you might think … Bitcoin [ed: redacted] Bitcoin.org Bitcoin is not anonymous Bitcoin is often perceived as an anonymous payment network. But in reality, Bitcoin is probably the most transparent payment network in the world. At the same time, Bitcoin can provide acceptable levels of privacy when used correctly. Always remember that it is your responsibility to adopt good practices in order to protect your privacy. The statement “acceptable levels of privacy when used correctly” is at best an understatement, at worst woefully misleading. Not only do YOU need to maintain flawless OpSec to remain anonymous, everyone you transact with needs to do the same, even if they don’t give it a shit about their own anonymity. That “stone tablet” foundation of an IMMUTABLE LEDGER? Not your friend if you are trying to maintain anonymity. Let’s examine the requirements of “used correctly” for Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash, and then discuss an alternative coins that is optimized for anonymity. IMPORTANT: following my quaint suggestions might improve your anonymity, but you need far more thorough homework if you’re serious. “Say what?!?!” Even if you finagled your way through the KYC process with a fake identity, you leave ALL KINDS of breadcrumbs on a cryptocurrency exchange. Forget exchanges, you'll need to procure coins elsewhere. And forget other people too, as they’ve left their OWN trails of breadcrumbs. Never transfer coins to/from an exchange. Your IP address so traceable that it might as well be your IRL address. Most VPNs keep logs that connect both ends of the tunnel, spitting in the face of the ‘P’ in the acronym VPN. A few VPNs swear up and down that they do not keep any logs, and some of those accept Bitcoin. Always transact through Tor or a carefully selected VPN. Many wallets FORCE you to use a single address every time you receive Bitcoin, which is poor security even if you are NOT hell-bent on anonymity. Reusing addresses leave breadcrumbs. Always generate a new address for every receive transaction. Search “ forensics” for an eye-opening look at why this requirement is so critical. Cliff notes: your always flawless OpSec can be cracked by analyzing the transaction history of your less-than-always-flawless counterparties. Enforce all of these rules on every counterparty. blockchain Even the most seemingly innocuous tidbit can provide an adversary with a tiny crack to exploit into a full-blown attack. The irony here is the immutable ledger that is the blockchain — recording each and every leak of information for eternity — will be your unmasking, unless all of your counterparties (and all of their counterparties, etcetera) maintain 100% flawless OpSec. A fundamental precept of cryptography is “never leak information.” You’re using an alias. Not much protection, that. Bottom-line: for all but the most informed and assiduous people, Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash (Ether, Litecoin, and most others) are pseudonymous. **ZCash cometh**Leveraging the Bitcoin codebase and adding some extremely contemporary cryptography called “zero knowledge proofs,” Zcash aims to fix anonymity. Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies expose your entire payment history to the public. Zcash is the first open, permissionless cryptocurrency that can fully protect the privacy of transactions using zero-knowledge cryptography. — Zcash homepage Confession: I was so taken with the zk-SNARK cryptography underpinning Zcash, I considered writing a book called . I enjoyed everything I learned, and it goes without saying that I could make this a PAINFULLY long blog post extolling the power and beauty of the cryptography. There is summary in the . Here is a highlights to pique your curiosity: The Zcash Tutorial (No, don’t bother searching for it, I came to my senses.) Zcash FAQ Zero knowledge proofs allow you to prove knowledge of some facts about hidden information . The property of allowing both verifiability and privacy of data makes for a strong use case in all kinds of transactions, and we’re integrating this concept into a block chain for encrypting the sender address, the recipient address, and the amount. without revealing that information At first blush, you might think “Oh, I get it. They’re encrypting the sending address, recipient address, and amount … and only the sender and recipient know the encryption key.” Strictly speaking, Zcash transactions DO encrypt the sending address, recipient address, and amount. Mind-twisting as it sounds, however, nothing ever decrypts that data. The recipient address is NEVER revealed: as in a conventional blockchain transaction, it is generated by the recipient and transmitted to the sender. The transaction includes a mathematical proof that VERIFIES — without REVEALING the data — that sender owns the coin at the sending address, and that coin is equal or grater than the amount specified. The description above illustrates “shielded transactions” using Z-addresses. Zcash includes “transparent transactions” using T-addresses, and those work exactly the same as a conventional blockchain transaction. (Transactions may use a mix of T-addresses and Z-addresses.) Why would anyone use transparent transactions? Yeah, about that. Turns out that SERIOUS computation is required to construct the zk-SNARK used in a shielded transactions, tens of seconds or a few minutes depending on your compute horsepower. And while the Zcash folks openly share the requisite code, nobody has yet taken them up on the proposition of integrating shielded transactions. As it stands, the only means for sending or receiving a shielded transaction is the Zcash wallet included in Zcash full node build. NOT ideal. Running any full node is a PITA, and generally an unsound idea for Normal People. The undeniably fantastic utility of shielded transactions, as described above, is limited to very technically savvy people all running full nodes. More acutely — and you’ll want to sit down about now — NO EXCHANGE currently handles shielded transactions. The Zcash folks are making strides to reduce the computation required to construct zk-SNARKS and handle shielded transactions. Fingers crossed, they’ll make progress with exchanges and unaffiliated wallets alike. For the time being, shielded transactions are the domain of the very dedicated. Security The bitcoin system has had the biggest target on its back for the better part of five years, painted by ne’er do wells pining for the combination of ginormous sums of money and the distinct possibility of getting away with a heist. A remarkable state of affairs from a cyber-security perspective. The most gifted hackers worldwide have studied and probed from every angle, to no avail. — Store of value / Vulnerabilities in store This post is NOT about “everyday” implementation (i.e. code) vulnerabilities. This post tackles the potential of “unkown unknown” PROTOCOL vulnerabilities. And yet — yeah, you just KNEW this was coming — five years is not very long in terms of new and innovative technology. While the former can be dangerous, the latter can be dinosaur killers. — Ibid Simple as that. I’ve covered the reasoning in multiple posts earlier in this series, so I am not going to belabor the point. All of them can be picked. Complexity being the enemy of security, well, let’s all count our blessings vis-à-vis cryptocurrency blockchains. The Bitcoin blockchain has been stunningly secure. One day it won’t be. The honest truth about locks? Question: what might a “more secure” cryptocurrency look like? Answering that without a specific threat in mind is damn nigh impossible. More accurately, answering that question in a manner that would clearly demonstrate utility is damn nigh impossible. When something BREAKS with a major cryptocurrency, there will be unimaginable utility in an alternative solution that eliminates the vulnerability. Improved security can manifest itself as utility along one or more of the OTHER properties already discussed, for example: Mitigate double-spend risk in a manner that dramatically reduces . transaction confirmation time Mitigate 51% attack risk in a manner that slashes , by reducing the burning (pun intended) issue of power consumption. transaction cost Increase in a manner that stands a chance of working for Normal People. anonymity And there may be value in more contemporary (perhaps lattice-based) cryptography, in order to build some additional temporal runway against attacks unknown. While security as a property “by itself” seems fairly amorphous, cyber-security is a $150B+ business annually. With increasingly alarming frequency ) we see that cryptocurrency participants are NOT taking fear/security seriously enough. ( $500B last week User Experience While improvements in each of the above properties would improve the overall user experience, that is not what I am driving at. I am talking about the Normal Person User Experience handling cryptocurrencies, which if you’re intellectually honest, just plain sucks. Yeah, yeah, I’ve watched countless beginner-intro-how-to YouTube videos. I’ve personally guided countless Normal People through cryptocurrencies, and the universal takeaway from them is “Silicon Valley Early.” Sure, I can get just about anyone onto Coinbase — though I would never do that to anyone that I like — but just try to take a baby step outside their tiny little walled garden. It ain’t pretty. If I knew how to improve dramatically the Normal Person User Experience, I would be off doing it RIGHT NOW. Let’s agree that there is great room for improvement on a great number of different pain points: buying, holding, sending, spending, taxation … the works. Here’s a compare-and-contrast illustration for you: Apple Cash, the P2P companion to Apple Pay. Setup is little more than linking a debit card and takes a minute. Sending cash is done WITHIN iMessage with a tap of an icon and takes seconds. Moving received cash back to your bank is tappity done. (Venmo is arguable better, with the modest exception of requiring its own app.) There may be solutions that accomplish that lofty objective with existing cryptocurrencies, or it may take a disruptive solution built from the ground up optimized for the Normal Person User Experience. The objective is completely hiding the cryptocurrency mechanics, and that’s heretical to the vast majority of people and projects. Coin obsolescence and cryptocurrency investment Don’t invest in coins that are likely to become obsolete. ¡Sencillo! El fin. OK, OK, it is not simple. Let’s rewind to the opening of Part 1. of this post. At some point in the post-speculative-mania phase, fundamentals will matter and the price of a coin will be driven by underlying measures of its value. When price is driven by fundamentals, whatever the metrics, a NEW coin with substantially superior metrics will appreciate in price. Should the new coin closely overlap the properties of an OLD coin, competitive forces will obsolete the old coin over time. All sarcasm aside, these basic concepts at best LIGHTLY apply in today’s cryptocurrency markets. That leaves long-horizon investors in a lurch, as the guideposts they would like to see are absent from market pricing. User-perceived value. Utility. Fundamentals. The old “buy and hold” works far better for blue chips than it does for any rapidly evolving technology. I can dive into an existing coin and analyze strengths and weaknesses. I can investigate a new coin and assess its competitive position. It would be another book. Come to think of it, GRAHAM and DODD themselves needed an epic book — the seminal — to explain themselves. I cannot boil those exercises down to set of Graham-and-Dodd rules. Security Analysis Given the nascent state of cryptocurrencies as an asset class — coupled with the current reality of momentum following, fast money speculation — it will be years before we have a structured framework like Graham and Dodd. “Well, shit,” the few of you still reading this manifesto curse, “You could have told us THAT in a single tweet.” (I’ll leave it to one of you long-attention-span readers to tweet the above excerpt with a link to this post.) Short of enlisting my consulting services, how might investors proceed? First and foremost, recognize that with new technologies, the vast majority of early offerings fail. Not just products, entire companies go from “darling” to “dead” in a heartbeat. Why would today’s cryptocurrencies — early offspring of truly innovative blockchain technology — bypass a century-plus gauntlet and enjoy longevity? Few, if any, of them will. Long-horizon cryptocurrency investors need rigorous portfolio construction. , though given today’s “signal to noise” ratio, focus on larger (by circulating supply) and more stable (stop laughing) coins. Diversification is critical , especially in the current high-volatility environment. Complimenting a focus on larger and more stable coins, place small “high-risk/high-return” bets on the most promising emerging coins. Careful position sizing is vital Cut your losses, let your winners run, and eat balanced meals. I get it: this is Peter Lynch Investing 101. I’ve talked with super-smart investors, far more accomplished and successful than me, who describe strategies for orders-of-magnitude returns that seemingly break every rule in THEIR OWN books. In the introduction to this series , I commented that my motivation is to provoke BALANCED thinking.” So when I hear “unbalanced” reasoning from otherwise super-reasonable people, pardon my nudge. Next in the series … Xenon-135: anticipating knock-on effects Follow me @ Pressed250 on Twitter Copyright © 2018 Bruce Kleinman. All Rights Reserved.

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In a stunning turn of events, news from South Africa revealed a trend sweeping across the tech sector – white hat hackers employed by big corporations to counter malfeasance, corruption, and theft. Owing to the nefarious activities of hacking syndicates, whereby phishing and pharming techniques are used to spoof unsuspecting users, white hat hackers are key players in the Gig economy. At the time, Michael Bafatakis – a then 19-year-old IT wunderkind who was the first hacker to be convicted under South Africa's Electronic Communication and Transactions Act, spoke out on this topic. He and his confidante, Andrew Michael Stokes, were convicted back in 2003 for hacking into Vodacom – the leading cellular communications company in South Africa. Bafatakis and Stokes were fined R24,000 – the equivalent of $1200 (2024 figures). Following his suspended sentence, Bafatakis was offered many contracts with leading IT companies across South Africa. They wanted him – a white hat hacker – to discover and reveal flaws in their security systems. According to Bafatakis: "Every system out there is designed by man & therefore can be penetrated and is waiting to be penetrated. It is up to companies & individuals to ensure that they are one step ahead of these guys." In the years since, the world has witnessed an unprecedented rise in cybersecurity threats, infiltrations, and attacks. There are plenty of world-famous white hat hackers leading the way to reveal security flaws in company systems. Famous White-Hat Hackers Folks like Kevin Mitnick, a former black hat hacker turned white hat hacker, worked for NORAD, and in the 1980s, he gained control of central telephone offices across NYC and phone switching centers across California. Indeed, Mitnick had a dodgy record because he was a black hat hacker for many years. He hacked into the IT infrastructures of many mega-companies around the world and even served time for his crimes. Later in life, he worked as an IT security consultant and wrote about his experiences. Steve Wozniak –  the Apple co-founder, was a white hat hacker who created blue boxes. These hacked telephone systems allow users to make complimentary long-distance phone calls. Then, of course, there was Richard Matthew Stallman of the GNU Project. This open-source operating system functions as a mass collaborative project. John Lech Johansen was involved in freely shareable resources, including open-source and open-access protocols.  He created boxes allowing college students to enjoy free long-distance phone calls. Thanks to guys like Johansen, Microsoft-compatible DVDs could be played on Linux systems. Other guys like Jeff Moss – the Dark Tangent – were the founders of Black Hat Security Conferences. It's a highly revered security conference, but he is also the founder of Def Con – a yearly hacker conference. Jeff Moss served as an adviser to the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and the CSO of ICANN. Tesla Hack – A Genius Infiltration Worth Up to $15K Sometimes, it's groups of hackers collaborating for a joint objective. This was the case when hackers unlocked Tesla-secure software to enable Tesla owners to enjoy software benefits valued at up to $15,000. Since Tesla systems are largely cloud-based, computer-controlled, reverse engineering by Tesla hackers allowed a crack team of IT experts to activate features like self-driving packages, acceleration boosters, or heated seats – optional extras that could cost anywhere in the region of $15,000 for the Tesla owners. Ethical Hackers White hat hackers are known as ethical hackers. These cybersecurity professionals use their experience and knowledge of hacking to identify all potential vulnerabilities in IT security systems, applications, and networks. The tools they use are designed to simulate cyberattacks in the real world. White hat hackers routinely work with existing IT security teams to target vulnerabilities in the system. There are qualifications for WHH, notably Offensive Security Certified Professionals and Certified Ethical Hackers. By employing the services of white hat hackers, companies can enjoy the benefits of improved knowledge, cost savings, credibility, trust, and enhanced reputation, compliance with regulations, enhanced overall security, and a proactive defensive shield for all aspects of company data management, security, and related systems. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape , implementing SAST best practices to secure code is vital. It helps to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. today's rapidly evolving digital landscape By adhering to these best practices, companies can strengthen their security posture and protect their systems against threats. It’s imperative to fully understand SAST best practices for secure source code . Since the source code is the inception point, it’s also the gateway for repairs and mitigation. SAST best practices for secure source code With the increasing shift from on-prem to cloud environments, securing these applications is essential for ensuring uninterrupted business growth and maintaining customer trust. Effective application security testing services protect against threats and enhance overall system resilience, ensuring enterprises remain a step ahead in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Dramatic Hacking Exploits Revealed South Africa, June 12, 2006. In a stunning turn of events, news from South Africa revealed a trend sweeping across the tech sector – white hat hackers employed by big corporations to counter malfeasance, corruption, and theft. South Africa, June 12, 2006. Owing to the nefarious activities of hacking syndicates, whereby phishing and pharming techniques are used to spoof unsuspecting users, white hat hackers are key players in the Gig economy. At the time, Michael Bafatakis – a then 19-year-old IT wunderkind who was the first hacker to be convicted under South Africa's Electronic Communication and Transactions Act, spoke out on this topic. Michael Bafatakis Michael Bafatakis He and his confidante, Andrew Michael Stokes, were convicted back in 2003 for hacking into Vodacom – the leading cellular communications company in South Africa. Bafatakis and Stokes were fined R24,000 – the equivalent of $1200 (2024 figures). Following his suspended sentence, Bafatakis was offered many contracts with leading IT companies across South Africa. They wanted him – a white hat hacker – to discover and reveal flaws in their security systems. According to Bafatakis: "Every system out there is designed by man & therefore can be penetrated and is waiting to be penetrated. It is up to companies & individuals to ensure that they are one step ahead of these guys." "Every system out there is designed by man & therefore can be penetrated and is waiting to be penetrated. It is up to companies & individuals to ensure that they are one step ahead of these guys." "Every system out there is designed by man & therefore can be penetrated and is waiting to be penetrated. It is up to companies & individuals to ensure that they are one step ahead of these guys." In the years since, the world has witnessed an unprecedented rise in cybersecurity threats, infiltrations, and attacks. There are plenty of world-famous white hat hackers leading the way to reveal security flaws in company systems. Famous White-Hat Hackers Folks like Kevin Mitnick , a former black hat hacker turned white hat hacker, worked for NORAD, and in the 1980s, he gained control of central telephone offices across NYC and phone switching centers across California. Kevin Mitnick Kevin Mitnick Kevin Mitnick Indeed, Mitnick had a dodgy record because he was a black hat hacker for many years. He hacked into the IT infrastructures of many mega-companies around the world and even served time for his crimes. Later in life, he worked as an IT security consultant and wrote about his experiences. Steve Wozniak –  the Apple co-founder, was a white hat hacker who created blue boxes. These hacked telephone systems allow users to make complimentary long-distance phone calls. Steve Wozniak Steve Wozniak Steve Wozniak Then, of course, there was Richard Matthew Stallman of the GNU Project . This open-source operating system functions as a mass collaborative project. Richard Matthew Stallman Richard Matthew Stallman of the GNU Project John Lech Johansen was involved in freely shareable resources, including open-source and open-access protocols.  He created boxes allowing college students to enjoy free long-distance phone calls. Thanks to guys like Johansen, Microsoft-compatible DVDs could be played on Linux systems. John Lech Johansen John Lech Johansen Other guys like Jeff Moss – the Dark Tangent – were the founders of Black Hat Security Conferences. It's a highly revered security conference, but he is also the founder of Def Con – a yearly hacker conference. Jeff Moss served as an adviser to the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and the CSO of ICANN. Jeff Moss Jeff Moss Tesla Hack – A Genius Infiltration Worth Up to $15K Sometimes, it's groups of hackers collaborating for a joint objective. This was the case when hackers unlocked Tesla-secure software to enable Tesla owners to enjoy software benefits valued at up to $15,000. Tesla-secure software Since Tesla systems are largely cloud-based, computer-controlled, reverse engineering by Tesla hackers allowed a crack team of IT experts to activate features like self-driving packages, acceleration boosters, or heated seats – optional extras that could cost anywhere in the region of $15,000 for the Tesla owners. Ethical Hackers White hat hackers are known as ethical hackers. These cybersecurity professionals use their experience and knowledge of hacking to identify all potential vulnerabilities in IT security systems, applications, and networks. The tools they use are designed to simulate cyberattacks in the real world. White hat hackers routinely work with existing IT security teams to target vulnerabilities in the system. There are qualifications for WHH, notably Offensive Security Certified Professionals and Certified Ethical Hackers. By employing the services of white hat hackers, companies can enjoy the benefits of improved knowledge, cost savings, credibility, trust, and enhanced reputation, compliance with regulations, enhanced overall security, and a proactive defensive shield for all aspects of company data management, security, and related systems.

Hackers Tapping into Company Systems to Test Security Features

The Noonification: Tapswap: What Is Everyone Tapping? (6/16/2024)

The Noonification: Tapswap: What Is Everyone Tapping? (6/9/2024)

It's tapping season, and if you haven't yet caught in on the frenzy, then you may be having FOMO- (fear of missing out ) right now. Well, not to worry, I'll help you answer all the possible questions you have starting with what everyone's being tapping and if it's the fastest way out of poverty. Let's get right into it! Breaking Into Wealth at Times Means Becoming Delusional This is a story inspired by the King of Cryptocurrencies - Bitcoin, for analogy even though Bitcoin didn't initiate the click-to-earn model for mining but a complex model called proof of work. Some of the greatest inventions started by looking stupid. Imagine that in the year 2010, a college student was foolish enough to tap a computer keyboard at intervals to earn tokens of a particular coin for free, spending 180 days tapping continuously until the coin was officially listed on a public exchange for sale. At the time of 'tapping,' it had no value, but as soon as it was listed on marketplaces (what we call exchanges) for trading, it was valued at $0.00099 per token, and the student successfully tapped 300 tokens. That means the value of the tokens was a meager sum of $0.90. Now, that's not a lot of money, but it's fair to say the college student earned that amount for free since all they did was tap without paying anything (at least monetary-wise, but time and effort went in). Because it was so little, the student decided to forget about it, and 14 years later, one of those 300 tokens was valued at $69,000. So, the college student has made a massive profit just by tapping! That was a risk- anything could have gone wrong. What if the coin crashed? It would have been a long-forgotten story but still worth a try anyway. How Tapswap Became “No. 1” Lately, you may have noticed #Tapswap consistently held the number 1 trend spot for about a week or more on X (still called Twitter). One might think at first that it is merely an engagement farming ploy to get Elon Musk’s money. After all, you've probably been misled by trends on the former bird app that turned out to be entirely different from the hashtag or keyword—clickbait. But there's more to Tapswap beyond a trending keyword. Let's first see how Tapswap became a trend. Notcoin: The First Successful Click-to-Earn Telegram Token In April 2024, a meme coin with intentions to launch in the next month went viral. It became the first “successful” play-to-earn token mining game. With an exciting reward system for referrals, news broke out that it would be traded on top exchanges like Binance and Bybit. This triggered a high level of FOMO, with a surge of new players trooping in to mine what they hoped would be maybe the next Bitcoin. When it eventually got listed on major exchanges, many who had invested their time from November 2023 to May 2024 “cashed out,” earning up to $10,000. Some withdrew, while others who are knowledgeable in the crypto space decided to stake their tokens and hodl. Maybe, Notcoin isn't nothing after all. Seeing that, everyone probably thought: “if I missed out on Notcoin, I shouldn't miss out on Tapswap.“ Now, you know why everyone is tapping their lives out with Tapswap! What exactly is everyone tapping? Everyone is tapping shit coins—coins people believe may help them make “instant riches.” People are mostly tapping for speculative purposes, and a high number of those tapping may not necessarily be interested in other utilities of the coin. What Is Tapswap? Tapswap, like Notcoin, is a play-to-earn token mining game on Telegram with rules and limits on how many tokens a user can tap per time based on their acquired level. Is Tapswap a scam? Currently, it's impossible to decipher; however, don't you think it's difficult to scam over 27 million people? Regardless, still DYOR - do your research. Diverting here to say that it's important for crypto projects to outline their roadmap on their website for credibility and transparency. Worthy of mention is Hamster Kombat, which has over 16 million members on Telegram and became the largest Telegram channel worldwide a few days ago, with 25 million players currently. The team clearly outlined the project's roadmap which gives players insights into what they are tapping and why they should trust the project. What is the value of Tapswap? Like any other meme coin that is currently being tapped, such as Hamster Kombat, Dotcoin, MemeFi, etc., Tapswap doesn't have any official value pegged until it is listed on exchange platforms for trading. The team will determine the price for tokenomics - the token’s economics. When will Tapswap launch? TAPS token will officially launch on the 1st of July 2024 (the updated day as of the time of writing). The listing is expected to be sometime after the Taps Pool launch on the 1st of July. There could be a gap of weeks or even months between the launch and listing, as was the case with Notcoin. What does that mean? Mining Tapswap through tapping may end on or before the 1st of July 2024, but it will take a while for you to withdraw your earnings, stake, or hodl (a crypto term that means to hold your coins for a long period of time). How do I know how much I've made from tapping? It's quite impossible to know how much you've earned from tapping at the moment until the coin is officially listed for trading. In the case of Notcoin, NOT tokens that were accumulated during mining did not directly translate to the same amount of $NOT tokens after launch. The actual distribution of $NOT tokens was determined by a combination of factors, like total tokens mined by all users, individual user’s share, and airdrop allocation. A similar approach may be followed through with Tapswap. What other games similar to Tapswap can one play on Telegram? Interestingly, other Telegram-based mining games exist with their distinct lores and features. You can find them by searching their names on Telegram and selecting the bot option. The list is probably endless, but here are a few: Hamster Kombat
Dotcoin
Yescoin
Wormfare Slap
Topcoin
BunnyApp
MemeFi Coin
Catizen
W- Coin
PocketFi
Vertus
Fuel
Blum
Bonus
Hot Wallet
Onchain Coin Crypto Projects Need to Evaluate Tapping One thing that stands out in these tapping schemes is the ‘marketing strategy’ to grow a strong community by simply using a platform that is crypto native -Telegram, making onboarding much easier. Choosing to incentivize players through referrals helps the community to grow even faster. Consequently, if Web3 projects use this strategy at the discovery stage of their marketing funnel without checking other factors, it may be difficult to get real users who are interested in the project aside those liquidating their tokens for ‘quick cash’ or staying to get rewards. Hence, it paints the Web3 space as a get-rich-quick scheme. When rewards no longer exist or a good number withdraw their earnings, then the token becomes less valuable. “As communities grow, though, there is a limit to what can be accomplished through extrinsic rewards”. Culled from Web3 Marketing by Amanda Cassatt. Another downside is, if tapping becomes more rampant, many players will find themselves following irrelevant pages and joining countless groups in a bid to earn rewards by completing tasks. It's tapping season, and if you haven't yet caught in on the frenzy, then you may be having FOMO- ( fear of missing out ) right now. Well, not to worry, I'll help you answer all the possible questions you have starting with what everyone's being tapping and if it's the fastest way out of poverty. Let's get right into it! tapping season, fear of missing out Breaking Into Wealth at Times Means Becoming Delusional This is a story inspired by the King of Cryptocurrencies - Bitcoin, for analogy even though Bitcoin didn't initiate the click-to-earn model for mining but a complex model called proof of work. This is a story inspired by the King of Cryptocurrencies - Bitcoin, for analogy even though Bitcoin didn't initiate the click-to-earn model for mining but a complex model called proof of work. Some of the greatest inventions started by looking stupid. Imagine that in the year 2010, a college student was foolish enough to tap a computer keyboard at intervals to earn tokens of a particular coin for free, spending 180 days tapping continuously until the coin was officially listed on a public exchange for sale. foolish At the time of 'tapping ,' it had no value, but as soon as it was listed on marketplaces (what we call exchanges) for trading, it was valued at $0.00099 per token, and the student successfully tapped 300 tokens. That means the value of the tokens was a meager sum of $0.90. 'tapping Now, that's not a lot of money, but it's fair to say the college student earned that amount for free since all they did was tap without paying anything (at least monetary-wise, but time and effort went in). Because it was so little, the student decided to forget about it, and 14 years later, one of those 300 tokens was valued at $69,000. So, the college student has made a massive profit just by tapping! forget That was a risk- anything could have gone wrong. What if the coin crashed? It would have been a long-forgotten story but still worth a try anyway. How Tapswap Became “No. 1” Lately, you may have noticed #Tapswap consistently held the number 1 trend spot for about a week or more on X (still called Twitter). One might think at first that it is merely an engagement farming ploy to get Elon Musk’s money. After all, you've probably been misled by trends on the former bird app that turned out to be entirely different from the hashtag or keyword—clickbait. But there's more to Tapswap beyond a trending keyword. Let's first see how Tapswap became a trend. #Tapswap Tapswap Tapswap Notcoin: The First Successful Click-to-Earn Telegram Token Notcoin: The First Successful Click-to-Earn Telegram Token In April 2024, a meme coin with intentions to launch in the next month went viral. It became the first “successful” play-to-earn token mining game. With an exciting reward system for referrals, news broke out that it would be traded on top exchanges like Binance and Bybit. This triggered a high level of FOMO, with a surge of new players trooping in to mine what they hoped would be maybe the next Bitcoin. When it eventually got listed on major exchanges, many who had invested their time from November 2023 to May 2024 “cashed out,” earning up to $10,000. Some withdrew, while others who are knowledgeable in the crypto space decided to stake their tokens and hodl . Maybe, Notcoin isn't nothing after all. hodl Notcoin nothing Seeing that, everyone probably thought: “ if I missed out on Notcoin, I shouldn't miss out on Tapswap.“ Now, you know why everyone is tapping their lives out with Tapswap! if I missed out on Notcoin, I shouldn't miss out on Tapswap.“ everyone is tapping their lives out with Tapswap! What exactly is everyone tapping? What exactly is everyone tapping? Everyone is tapping shit coins —coins people believe may help them make “ instant riches .” People are mostly tapping for speculative purposes, and a high number of those tapping may not necessarily be interested in other utilities of the coin. Everyone shit coins instant riches What Is Tapswap? Tapswap, like Notcoin, is a play-to-earn token mining game on Telegram with rules and limits on how many tokens a user can tap per time based on their acquired level. Is Tapswap a scam? Is Tapswap a scam? Currently, it's impossible to decipher; however, don't you think it's difficult to scam over 27 million people? Regardless, still DYOR - do your research. Diverting here to say that it's important for crypto projects to outline their roadmap on their website for credibility and transparency. Worthy of mention is Hamster Kombat, which has over 16 million members on Telegram and became the largest Telegram channel worldwide a few days ago, with 25 million players currently. The team clearly outlined the project's roadmap which gives players insights into what they are tapping and why they should trust the project. tapping What is the value of Tapswap? What is the value of Tapswap? Like any other meme coin that is currently being tapped , such as Hamster Kombat , Dotcoin , MemeFi , etc., Tapswap doesn't have any official value pegged until it is listed on exchange platforms for trading. The team will determine the price for tokenomics - the token’s economics. tapped Hamster Kombat Dotcoin MemeFi tokenomics When will Tapswap launch? When will Tapswap launch? TAPS token will officially launch on the 1st of July 2024 (the updated day as of the time of writing). The listing is expected to be sometime after the Taps Pool launch on the 1st of July. There could be a gap of weeks or even months between the launch and listing, as was the case with Notcoin. What does that mean? What does that mean? Mining Tapswap through tapping may end on or before the 1st of July 2024, but it will take a while for you to withdraw your earnings, stake, or hodl (a crypto term that means to hold your coins for a long period of time). tapping hodl How do I know how much I've made from tapping? How do I know how much I've made from tapping? It's quite impossible to know how much you've earned from tapping at the moment until the coin is officially listed for trading. In the case of Notcoin, NOT tokens that were accumulated during mining did not directly translate to the same amount of $NOT tokens after launch. The actual distribution of $NOT tokens was determined by a combination of factors, like total tokens mined by all users, individual user’s share, and airdrop allocation. A similar approach may be followed through with Tapswap. What other games similar to Tapswap can one play on Telegram? Interestingly, other Telegram-based mining games exist with their distinct lores and features. You can find them by searching their names on Telegram and selecting the bot option. The list is probably endless, but here are a few: Hamster Kombat Dotcoin Yescoin Wormfare Slap Topcoin BunnyApp MemeFi Coin Catizen W- Coin PocketFi Vertus Fuel Blum Bonus Hot Wallet Onchain Coin Hamster Kombat Dotcoin Yescoin Wormfare Slap Topcoin BunnyApp MemeFi Coin Catizen W- Coin PocketFi Vertus Fuel Blum Bonus Hot Wallet Onchain Coin Crypto Projects Need to Evaluate Tapping One thing that stands out in these tapping schemes is the ‘marketing strategy’ to grow a strong community by simply using a platform that is crypto native -Telegram, making onboarding much easier. Choosing to incentivize players through referrals helps the community to grow even faster. tapping schemes Consequently, if Web3 projects use this strategy at the discovery stage of their marketing funnel without checking other factors, it may be difficult to get real users who are interested in the project aside those liquidating their tokens for ‘quick cash’ or staying to get rewards. Hence, it paints the Web3 space as a get-rich-quick scheme. When rewards no longer exist or a good number withdraw their earnings, then the token becomes less valuable. “As communities grow, though, there is a limit to what can be accomplished through extrinsic rewards”. “As communities grow, though, there is a limit to what can be accomplished through extrinsic rewards”. Culled from Web3 Marketing by Amanda Cassatt. Culled from Web3 Marketing by Amanda Cassatt. Another downside is, if tapping becomes more rampant, many players will find themselves following irrelevant pages and joining countless groups in a bid to earn rewards by completing tasks.

Tapswap: What Is Everyone Tapping?

সবাই কি ট্যাপ করছে?

Worauf tippen alle?

¿Qué están haciendo todos haciendo tapping?

Qu’est-ce que tout le monde exploite ?

हर कोई क्या टैप कर रहा है?

みんなは何をタップしているのでしょうか?

다들 무엇을 탭하고 있나요?

O que todo mundo está tocando?

Что все стучат?

Herkes Neye Dokunuyor?

Mọi người đang khai thác cái gì?

大家都在敲什么？

By James McDowall, Founding Partner, Arcanum Capital In the world of traditional finance, private equity firms have long been known for their old-school approach to investing, characterized by large capital deployments into established companies with the aim of generating substantial returns over a relatively long period. However, as the financial landscape undergoes a seismic shift with the rise of Web3 technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi), there is a growing realization that private equity firms need to adapt their strategies to remain competitive in this new era. More than almost anything else, private equity firms – especially in nascent, hyper-growth tech spaces – can benefit from the approach, which involves selecting projects that are strong in most areas but may be missing one piece that can be supplied by the network and resources of the VC group. Y Combinator One of the key advantages of operating this way is the newfound ability to open up engagement and focus on early-stage investing in startups and nascent companies. In the Web3 era, where disruptive technologies such as blockchain, decentralized applications (dApps), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are reshaping industries, the Y Combinator approach provides firms with the foresight and tools to identify and ultimately invest in promising early-stage projects. By shifting focus towards early-stage investments, private equity firms can gain exposure to innovative technologies and business models that have the potential to deliver outsized returns in the long run. Of course, you don’t need me to tell you that the Y Combinator has been wildly effective in the modern era, with Y Combinator itself being one of the most successful venture capital firms in the world. The firm’s success can be attributed to its unique approach to investing, which involves providing startups with a range of resources, including mentorship, funding, and access to a vast network of investors and entrepreneurs. approach This approach has helped Y Combinator identify and invest in some of the more marquee startups in the world, including Airbnb, Dropbox, and Reddit, to name just a few. In response to this success, venture capital firms are now applying a similar structure and mentality to their investment strategy, with their reach extending beyond capital commitments. By providing startups with the ancillary resources they need to succeed, VC firms can help ensure their investments are as successful as possible, generally leading to greater returns. They can also proliferate their own circular economic ecosystem, which grows more important every day. Within their self-created and sustaining network, VC firms are then able to get more creative, thoughtful, and forward-looking with their projects, considering companies that lack the already proven mature growth and revenue traditionally needed and still need a few gaps filled within their model; for example, investing in great groups that may have amazing vision, but have largely ignored marketing/pr strategy, or one that lacks an advisory board or a few particularly-focused developers, or even one that is still searching for another key piece of their GTM and/or infrastructure. This approach is especially effective in global blockchain startups, where a hands-on, activist approach is critical for investors dealing with brilliant, but sometimes less-than-organized teams who are flying the plane while it's being built, so to speak. Let’s get granular here with great examples from a couple of Arcanum Capital’s portfolio companies: Two Case Studies: Kandola and Cross The Ages Kandola Kandola’s value proposition hit us right where we live: Building a decentralized data-as-a-service platform that guarantees data security, data integrity, and data privacy while catering to the real-time storage and retrieval needs of applications, transcending today’s digital economy with new opportunities for innovation and growth across sectors. The challenges reside in being able to handle the sheer volume, variability, and velocity that general purpose data transactions are known for and delivering on the Web3 promises of greater security, transparency, and accountability. Their platform brings data closer to Web3 smart contracts and DApps by enabling real-time analytics and AI training and deployment on unified data views (data lakes) that span across application-generated data, blockchain data, and outside-world data. What they are building is not only applicable to Web3, but it also caters to the storage and retrieval needs of IoT, healthcare, social, and gaming. In their case, it was primarily infrastructure, on top of our usual hands-on guidance with things like branding, that has really propelled them forward: Siddharth Banerjee, Founder and CEO of Kandola, said, “We are incredibly fortunate to have Arcanum Capital as one of our key VCs and early investors. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in propelling our project to new heights. Beyond providing crucial liquidity and financial backing, Arcanum has been a pillar of guidance and a bridge to invaluable network connections. Notably, their and especially James's proactive involvement in linking us with the node provider network during our testnet phase exemplifies his commitment to our success. James and Lucia consistently dedicate time to understand the intricacies of our project, offering insightful feedback and strategic advice. Their extensive connections within the Web3 community have opened doors for us, establishing our project in a well-respected circle. Working with Arcanum has been more than a financial partnership; it's been a collaborative journey filled with mentorship and support. We're grateful for their ongoing commitment and consider ourselves fortunate to have such a seasoned and well-connected ally in our corner.” Cross The Ages Arcanum Capital met Founder Sami at a conference in Lisbon and knew almost immediately we needed to back Cross The Ages (CTA). The on-the-spot pitch was captivating and compelling, and we quickly formed a strong long-term vision for what we needed to do with CTA. We advised them to build on Polygon, which they ultimately chose to do, giving us the leverage to approach Polygon Studios with the recommendation they follow us in with investment. They initially said no, but we were so confident in the company and our vision for it that we managed to convince them to overturn their decision and join us in backing CTA. Other investors who have followed Arcanum into Cross The Ages now include major game publisher Ubisoft, game-focused blockchain investment firm Animoca Brands, and in more recent news, covered by Cointelegraph, multi-billion dollar Japanese gaming goliath Square Enix, who also joined as an investor and strategic partner. The funding is being put towards game and app development programs, talent retention, and go-to-market activities, and with such high-caliber backers and top writers and artists from franchises such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones, we expect a very bright future for this portfolio company. Cross The Ages has been topping the App Store charts across several categories and geographies for several months, and we expect a significant uplift in valuation when it lists. "I have had the pleasure of working with Arcanum as a VC partner, and I can confidently say that their approach to investing is refreshingly different. Unlike typical predatory VCs, Arcanum is dedicated to adding value and support beyond just writing a cheque. I highly recommend Arcanum for any founder looking for a true partner in their journey to success." Said Sami Chlagou, Founder & CEO of Cross The Ages. About James McDowall Following a career as a professional athlete, James has been researching, investing in, and advising early and growth-stage technology entities since 2017. He has played pivotal roles in creative and strategic direction and business development and is experienced in conveying technological solutions to governments, regulators, and financial institutions. He gained invaluable alternative asset management knowledge and portfolio management experience during his CAIA studies and tenure with Swiss asset manager Tavis Digital in Zürich and has sat on the advisory board of the Swiss Impact Investment Association. He then Founded Arcanum Capital in 2020 and successfully raised and deployed Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund I and has managed this successfully over the past 4 years. James excels in leveraging his strong global network of investors, entrepreneurs, and capital markets professionals to help finance and scale cutting-edge technology ventures. About Arcanum Capital is a venture capital firm focused on supporting enterprising and forward-thinking teams that are establishing decentralized networks and applications for the global blockchain ecosystem. Arcanum Capital's team consists of experienced investment professionals who understand what it takes to evaluate, incubate, and scale promising teams and ideas. Arcanum Capital We have been on the ground as operators, investors, and incubators in frontier and emerging markets, including India, since 2013, and have worked with startups, decentralized networks, and publicly listed companies. During this time, we have cultivated powerful networks and partnerships that are invaluable in helping our portfolio entities transition from idea to market and scale on the global stage.

How Venture Capital Firms Can Thrive by Tapping the Y Combinator Approach

কীভাবে ভেঞ্চার ক্যাপিটাল সংস্থাগুলি Y কম্বিনেটর পদ্ধতিতে ট্যাপ করে উন্নতি করতে পারে৷

Wie Risikokapitalfirmen durch den Y-Combinator-Ansatz erfolgreich sein können

Cómo pueden prosperar las empresas de capital riesgo aprovechando el enfoque Y Combinator

Comment les sociétés de capital-risque peuvent prospérer en exploitant l'approche Y Combinator

वाई कॉम्बिनेटर दृष्टिकोण का उपयोग करके वेंचर कैपिटल फर्म कैसे आगे बढ़ सकती हैं

ベンチャーキャピタル企業が Y コンビネーターのアプローチを活用してどのように成長できるか

Y Combinator 접근 방식을 활용하여 벤처 캐피털 회사가 성공할 수 있는 방법

Como as empresas de capital de risco podem prosperar aproveitando a abordagem do Y Combinator

Как фирмы венчурного капитала могут процветать, используя подход Y Combinator

Risk Sermayesi Firmaları Y Kombinatör Yaklaşımından Yararlanarak Nasıl Başarılı Olabilir?

Làm thế nào các công ty đầu tư mạo hiểm có thể phát triển mạnh bằng cách khai thác phương pháp kết hợp Y

风险投资公司如何利用 Y Combinator 方法蓬勃发展

We live in an era of unprecedented medical advancement and innovation. From state-of-the-art surgical techniques to breakthroughs in gene therapy, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, the world of medicine is making waves every day. But with these advances come big changes. The healthcare industry is going through a digital transformation that will be as significant as the advent of antibiotics or the introduction of vaccines and anesthesia in the last century. Numerous studies have found that primary care physicians are not able to keep up with the volume or complexity of cases coming their way. And when they can't solve a problem on their own, patients are being referred to more expensive specialists which drives up costs for everyone involved. Physicians and patients are being forced to find other options outside of the traditional health care system because it is failing them. As years go by, it's increasingly becoming clear that this system is unsustainable for patients, hence the need for a radical change. Enter a switch-over to digital change. Healthcare innovation is happening at a breakneck pace. The increase in the availability and accessibility of integrated data, coupled with the rise of powerful new tools to analyze that data, is leading to a strong push for digital transformation. One such growing innovation is that of . Mobile apps allow for easy communication between the concerned patient and caregivers. mobile technology in healthcare For example, you can keep track of your physical health-related activities by entering your meals/exercise/medicine in personal apps, reduce unnecessary and stressful visits to the hospital by simply checking in with your care coordinator about an appointment via an app. You can put on healthcare trackers and wearables that help you to monitor your health, detect any abnormalities and prevent critical situations. Digital transformation has been a critical focus for companies across industries, but it may be even more important in healthcare because of the stakes: lives hang in the balance every day. This transformation has led to a complete change in the way healthcare providers interact with patients and care for them. The future of healthcare looks to be all-encompassing. With the advent of emerging technologies, we are beginning to see a healthcare system that will not only include doctors and hospitals but every person in society. This may sound utopian to many people as they keep on wondering about the possibilities and what the future might hold for those who want to take charge of their health. The emerging trends are that care will be delivered in a more integrated way, with different levels of care coming from diverse professional groups and practices. It will also involve the use of technology in various ways to support better communication, collaboration, and coordination among providers. With telemedicine and virtual care, we can get medical help from experts anywhere in the world. Treatment decisions are shared more quickly and in a more timely manner via new digital collaborations through telemedicine, videoconferencing, remote monitoring devices, text messaging alerts, and mobile applications. Most experts believe that this type of healthcare delivery model could help improve quality and reduce cost by increasing efficiency and access to care for all populations. In the future, it is envisioned that everyone will be able to get preventive care at home through telemedicine and telehealth, where skilled practitioners can remotely diagnose patients and give treatment instructions. This would reduce the need for extreme cases to come into emergency rooms. Doctors would be available 24 hours a day through live streaming video chat on smartphones for consultations with patients or their family members or friends. Doctors could also remotely monitor patients with chronic conditions in their homes and agree to teleconferences with other physicians when necessary. Such an experience would greatly reduce the need for expensive visits to hospitals Also, medical devices will be able to monitor our health and transmit integrated data directly to providers. We will use wearables and other devices that are capable of measuring blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature and more. This integrated data will be sent wirelessly or by barcode scan or other input devices for instant analysis by providers. With the push to make healthcare affordable, comprehensive, and accessible, there will be a greater need for physicians to work together with hospitals and physicians' offices. Hospitals are providing more outpatient services to reduce the need for patients to visit emergency departments for routine care. There is an increase in the number of telemedicine consultations and On-Demand healthcare care-delivery platforms. Physicians also provide care coordination among themselves and other providers through electronic medical records so patients can get the care they need. The goal is to now sustain and scale the hybrid care model that delivers integrated care and surveillance across inpatient, outpatient and at home. Tapping Into Technology to Treat the Whole Person With these innovations, treatments are made easier. This includes everything from reducing healthcare costs to personalizing treatment. Health technology can diagnose a patient before they ever set foot in a doctor's office and it can monitor their progress all along the way. It also means that patients who are on an extensive treatment regimen can , even when they are at home or on vacation. receive care 24/7 Health technology is also being utilized as a tool for effective therapy. There are many different types of technology that can be used to treat , wearable devices, and mobile apps. mental health such as Virtual Reality(VR) systems Virtual reality therapy could be used as a form of . Many therapists have already begun using these therapeutic tools in their practices because they can help patients address underlying issues without needing to express themselves verbally or through words at all. rehabilitation for patients How Caregivers Will Tap Into Immersive Technologies The rise of immersive health technologies, such as , is enabling caregivers to deliver care to patients from home. These technologies are providing caregivers with the ability to remotely monitor patients from afar, as well as offer new ways to teach caregivers about their patient's needs. virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality There are an estimated 39 million caregivers in the United States alone, with that number expected to rise sharply. With a population that's growing exponentially, it's no surprise that many of these healthcare providers are taking on an enormous responsibility of caring for people having severe sickness. In-home care providers could be the next high-demand workforce in the United States. They'll need to be prepared for complex tasks like monitoring vitals and administering drugs remotely. Caregivers can also tap into immersive health technologies like to make their jobs easier and more efficient. Virtual reality (VR) headsets will allow people to indulge in realistic, life-like experiences without leaving their homes. VR headsets combined with motion controls, haptic feedback and voice controls will allow patients to follow doctors' instructions without them even having to go into a hospital for treatment. AR and VR headsets, sensors, and wearables can also be used to determine when a patient might need assistance, allowing them to react before it gets too serious. We are in an "age of interoperability" where health data sharing and information exchange is now very important. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and Predictive analytics Other examples include home monitoring systems that monitor things like that provides reminders based on data input. breathing rates or weight, remote video visitation, and specialized software Home health aides are becoming more and more valuable in the healthcare industry. Immersive technology improves patient outcome because it restores a sense of control over their surroundings. Home-based care providers can use devices to help patients recover more quickly and efficiently while keeping a close eye on the person's progress from home. This would allow the healthcare providers to reduce burnout and provide a better quality of care for their patients.

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Crypto in the News When you see something about cryptocurrency in the news, it usually involves Bitcoin skyrocketing or crashing, the release of some new trendy coin, and sometimes even stories about crypto heists. You might also occasionally hear about celebrity endorsements, like when Elon Musk announced in early May 2021 that SpaceX had agreed to accept Doge as payment for putting a lunar satellite into orbit. The focus of these news stories reflects the fact that most people still see cryptocurrencies more as speculative investment vehicles or a means of securely and anonymously storing money than as a unit of value that can be used to pay for things. This perception is becoming increasingly misguided, however. Though you probably won’t see examples in the headlines, more and more companies and establishments are beginning to accept cryptocurrencies as a method of payment. One breakthrough exception occurred earlier this month when AMC Entertainment made the news by revealing that their US movie theaters would begin accepting bitcoin as payment for tickets and concessions. The announcement comes as the world’s largest cinema chain attempts to bounce back from the hard financial blow it took during COVID lockdowns. Consumers Buy into Blockchain AMC’s strategic move, which made it the first cinema chain to accept cryptocurrency, appears to be well-informed. While people may not have been going to the movies during the pandemic, statistics show that they’ve definitely been stocking up on cryptocurrencies. A poll of 1,004 people recently conducted by NORC, a University of Chicago research group, found that 13% of Americans have invested in digital currencies over the last year. Moreover, the average cryptocurrency investor in the nationally representative sample was 38 years old, as opposed to the average age of stock investors, which is 47. In Singapore, the percentage of cryptocurrency owners is even higher, as a survey of over 1,000 Singaporeans by the Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve found that 43% of respondents owned digital currency. Meanwhile, a new Gallup survey found that Bitcoin ownership tripled in the United States between 2018 and 2021, while the percentage of Americans who view Bitcoin as ‘very risky’ dropped by 5% during that time. The implications of these new polls are clear: the world’s population is increasingly buying into cryptocurrencies, and these consumers tend to be younger people who are generally more eager to utilize new technologies, like novel ways of saving money and making purchases. Bearing this in mind, it’s easy to see why a major entertainment company like AMC would try to tap into this new store of value by attracting younger audiences with new technology. And though AMC, by virtue of its size, may have made a splash on front pages with its announcement, it’s hardly the first entertainment business to harness the possibilities presented by cryptocurrencies. This trend has been slowly advancing in the leisure industry for some time now, albeit more quietly. Gambling You might not be surprised to learn that one of the first places to actively embrace cryptocurrencies as a method of payment was Las Vegas, as the gambling industry is often at the forefront when it comes to deploying new technological innovations. The D and Golden Gate casinos began accepting Bitcoin at their restaurants, hotels, and gift shops back in January of 2014. Co-owner and CEO Derek Stevens remarked at the time, “I’m proud that the D and Golden Gate will be the first casino properties to accept Bitcoin. We’re located in the growing high-tech sector of Downtown Las Vegas, and like all things Downtown, we’re quickly adaptive to new technology.” Though it’s illegal to gamble with cryptocurrency in US casinos, there are a number of Bitcoin ATMs located around the city where gamblers can sell Bitcoin for cash or purchase Bitcoin to stash their cash winnings directly in their crypto wallets. In addition, just in July, a famous Las Vegas gentlemen’s club named Crazy Horse 3 announced that it plans to accept cryptocurrency for food, beverages, retail items, admission, ‘dance dollars,’ and tips in the near future. Crazy Horse 3 publicist Lindsay Feldman noted, “We are embracing the opportunity to accept Bitcoin as a way to deliver convenience, first-class hospitality, and an added level of anonymity for our guests.” But ‘Sin City’ is by no means the only entertainment area to adopt Bitcoin. Many traditional mainstream recreational venues have begun to quietly accept cryptocurrency as well. Theaters Also, back in 2014, London Theatre Direct, a leading UK theatre ticket agency, became the first company of its kind in the world to accept bitcoin payments. Announcing the move, the company’s managing director, Francis Hellyer, said: “Bitcoin is an exciting, experimental, decentralized digital currency that enables instant payments to anyone, anywhere in the world. We want to embrace new methods of accepting payments online,” adding, “although Theatreland is typically a little slower on the uptake of newer technologies, we have been pushing very hard over the past few years to set an example to the industry by experimenting with new technologies.” Hellyer also noted that advanced payment methods like those that process Bitcoin make transactions cheaper, more secure, and mobile-friendly for consumers. Museums The Great Lakes Science Center, a museum and educational facility in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, began accepting cryptocurrency back in 2018. “Accepting Bitcoin is just a small part of the momentum to grow a blockchain ecosystem in Cleveland,” said Kirsten Ellenbogen, the Great Lakes Science Center’s president and CEO, in a statement. Other US museums accepting cryptocurrencies include the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Texas and the St. Petersburg Museum of History in Florida. Amusement Parks England’s Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park in Bristol recently began accepting Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, USDcoin, Bitcoin cash, and Dai as payment for everything from entry fees to concerts. The park’s owner, Doug D says, “We are really excited to be able to offer the opportunity for people to buy our tickets with cryptocurrencies. We always look to the future, and I personally feel this is going to be a massive disruptor for the mainstream financial systems that have had it good for so long.” Concerts As of now, there are still few opportunities to directly buy concert tickets with cryptocurrencies, but there are some alternate routes that make this quite possible and easy. For instance, there are services where you can buy gift cards for Ticketmaster using a number of different cryptocurrencies. These gift cards can then be used to obtain tickets for nearly any event you can imagine, as Ticketmaster is one of the most popular and widely used websites for booking concerts in the world. Crypto’s Potential in Entertainment Observing the above examples, it is clear that the potential for cryptocurrencies in the entertainment industry is huge but largely unexploited. Though some inroads have been made in certain areas, venues that directly accept cryptocurrencies, including museums, concert halls, theaters, and movie theaters, are still few and far between. Given that so many people around the globe have stored assets in the form of cryptocurrency since the pandemic began, recreational venues can tap into an enormous amount of wealth by introducing payment systems that process crypto transactions, provided they are secure, convenient, and easy to use. Which Vendors Can Help the Entertainment Industry Accept Crypto as a Payment Method? Merchants can integrate Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dash, and XRP as payment options on their websites. The transaction fee is just 0.99%, and this can optionally be passed on to the customer. Merchants have access to a number of integration options, including API & IPNs, embedded payment buttons, and shopping cart plugins, as well as powerful tools for managing their digital assets. All these factors make ALFAcoins an option for entertainment venues to consider when looking for a payment system that will allow them to tap into the substantial stores of cryptocurrency that consumers have accumulated during the pandemic. Another option is , a platform that makes it possible to accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Dogecoin as payment from anywhere in the world in a fully decentralized way. Coinbase Commerce The payment processor offers merchants a super simple hosted checkout and payment buttons or an API for backend customization, as well as quick integrations to 12 of the most popular eCommerce services, including WooCommerce and Shopify. Coinbase Commerce also currently supports USD Coin and DAI, which are price-stable cryptocurrencies whose value is fixed to the dollar. Merchants can convert cryptocurrencies received as payment to fiat on the platform’s affiliated exchange, Coinbase.com, or any other cryptocurrency exchange. Coinbase is also in the process of rolling out their own card that will allow users to spend crypto anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted and earn crypto rewards in the process. There is also , another organization providing cryptocurrency payment services and personal wallets. Through its site for BTB customers, CryptoProcessing.com, it offers merchants a payment processing service for cryptocurrencies, which has received accolades for innovation from EGR BTB Virtual and the SBC Awards. CoinsPaid While poor checkout processes can increase the abandonment rate for transactions to 70%, CoinsPaid’s streamlined payment solution, which consists of 3 simple steps that require no sensitive customer data, can boost conversion rates for sales up to 35%. Another feature is that crypto payments processed through CoinsPaid can be instantly converted into fiat currency or held to pay partners or affiliates in crypto.  CoinsPaid’s crypto processing system supports 30+ crypto and 20+ digital currencies with a built-in exchange, which means that customers can pay in the cryptocurrency of their choice, and an equal amount in any of the supported national currencies is received by the merchant’s account.

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