Author: Jeremy Ryan

More than 60 countries around the world will hold national and regional elections this year, making 2024 the biggest election year in history. But there are growing concerns that misinformation and disinformation driven largely by artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the elections. An example of this recently occurred when an AI-enabled call using United States President Joe Biden’s voice phoned thousands of people across the U.S. Findings from The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 further show that misinformation and disinformation are likely to be a top global risk in the next two years. The report states that “foreign…

Palm Collective, in collaboration with Polygon Labs, has announced an exciting opportunity for artists to showcase their work at the NFT Paris event. This event, beginning February 23, brings together art and blockchain technology, providing a platform for artists to exhibit their creations in the world of NFTs. The Call x Digital Art ContestUnder the banner of the PolyArts Community contest, known as Call x Digital Art, Palm Collective aims to honour three exceptional artists. What’s more, the selected winners will have the privilege of showcasing their artwork at the nous nous sommes déjà rencontrés. Polygon Labs host this exclusive exhibition during NFT Paris…

In recent discussions, Brendan Farmer, co-founder of Polygon, shared insights into the current state of layer-2 networks and highlighted the firm’s significant advancements over the past six months. Notably, Polygon unveiled its aggregation layer, AggLayer, alongside the introduction of a groundbreaking feature known as the “Type 1 prover.” Polygon co-founder details the advancement in layer-2 solutions The Type 1 prover represents a major milestone for the platform, as it empowers any Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) network to transition into a layer-2 network powered by zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs). This innovation aims to address the fragmentation prevalent in the layer-2 ecosystem by…

Gods Unchained continues to move forward, revealing their roadmap for 2024 which includes the official release of the mobile client (finally!), and a new way to acquire Mythic rarity, one-of-one cards! And that’s just a couple of the items on the list. 2024 looks to be a busy year for Gods Unchained — at least according to their recently released roadmap! The road ahead for Gods Unchained includes a release of their mobile version, major expansion sets, new game modes, upgrades to the server code, a new player progression system, the migration of Chests (old school GU players will know…

In the world of investing, there are a multitude of strategies and approaches that investors can take. However, value investing has stood the test of time and is considered one of the most reliable and proven methods for achieving long-term financial success. Many renowned investors, including Warren Buffett, have attributed their fortunes to value investing. Hi! My name is Zifa, and today, I’ll be your guide to value investing. If you’re interested in learning more about this strategy and how it can help you achieve your financial goals, keep reading to discover its key principles and techniques. What Is Value…

In a groundbreaking development for the Web3 creator economy, Transak has officially integrated with LUKSO’s Universal Profiles, solidifying Transak’s position as the premier on-ramp solution within the LUKSO blockchain ecosystem. This integration marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between Transak and LUKSO, first announced in November 2023. The primary focus of this collaboration is to streamline the process of entering the blockchain space, particularly for newcomers in creative industries such as social media and gaming. ???? We’re thrilled to fuel the Web3 creator economy through our integration with @lukso_io’s Universal Profiles, positioning @Transak as the go-to on-ramp solution…

Alas, all is not good news in the world of web3 gaming! Synergy of Serra, a collectible, trading card game with some unique game mechanics, accnounced that they are closing down, effective pretty much immediately! Already the market services have been closed down. In their last announcement, the Serra team says not to expect any other services to remain open past the end of February, including crate opening. The main reason for this closure, as you might expect, is lack of funds. Apparently the funding for Synergy of Serra ran out in the summer of 2023, and they’ve been clawing…

Velo announces the launch of Warp, a groundbreaking bridge service facilitating seamless transfers of crypto assets across different blockchains. Warp Live eliminates liquidity and conversion issues. This revolutionary technology streamlines blockchain crypto-asset transfers. This links Evrynet to Stellar, and Binance Smart Chain, adding value. Velo’s Warp is now LIVE! ????You can now transfer crypto assets between blockchains using Warp. You don’t have to worry about liquidity, and conversion is hassle-free! ????Read more on Warp here ????????https://t.co/EjJRUgF5B6#Velo #Universe #Warp #CrossChain pic.twitter.com/wXDDpodp9o — Velo Official (@veloprotocol) February 15, 2024 Warp Reduces Liquidity Concerns, Boosts DeFi in Crypto Market Velo’s Warp launch has…

Research and development company, Witness, has launched a verification protocol after it secured $3.5 million in a seed funding round led by Huan Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures and a handful of angel investors. The company is led by former Paradigm, Google and Facebook engineer Sina Sabet and a former venture investor at Framework Ventures, Joe Call. Witness protocol is designed to issue digital ownership using existing blockchain technology. In an interview with Blockworks, Call notes that Witness enables people to gain proofs over their data which can represent things like attestations signed by two different users. “That data…

Between rising inflation, stagnating wages, and ever-increasing living costs, savings are hard to make and can be even harder to maintain. That’s where investing comes in. An investment journey can start with as little as $1. All you need is a desire to learn and a cool head on your shoulders. Everything else can come with time—and effort. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to invest even if you don’t have a lot of money. Please remember that this article does not constitute investment advice. Always DYOR before making any financial decisions. Step 1: Understand the Basics of Investing Starting…