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Leah Feiger: All right, that’s a good one. Thank you, Tori. Will, what do you have for us?Will Knight: Wow, I don’t know if I can really compete with RFK, but as a good CIA operative, I’m going to promote something from the weirder corners of AI, AI and philosophy, I guess. So there’s this thing called Roko’s basilisk. So the basilisk is a mythological creature serpent that if you looked in its eyes, it could kill you. And so there was this thought experiment someone posted on an AI forum saying that superintelligence in the future would be incentivized…
Last month, Google’s GameNGen AI model showed that generalized image diffusion techniques can be used to generate a passable, playable version of Doom. Now, researchers are using some similar techniques with a model called MarioVGG to see whether AI can generate plausible video of Super Mario Bros. in response to user inputs.The results of the MarioVGG model—available as a preprint paper published by the crypto-adjacent AI company Virtuals Protocol—still display a lot of apparent glitches, and it’s too slow for anything approaching real-time gameplay. But the results show how even a limited model can infer some impressive physics and gameplay…
The allure of creating your own NFTs and BRC-20 tokens is undeniable. For artists, owning and monetizing their digital creations through NFTs offers a new level of control and potential financial reward. Beyond the realm of art, NFTs can foster passionate communities, grant exclusive access to events, and even act as fundraising tools. However, stepping into the world of token creation isn’t without its challenges. It demands both a technical understanding of blockchain technology and smart contracts, along with a careful consideration of financial risks and potential regulatory implications. Before diving in, it’s crucial to assess your goals, resources, and…
Discover 2024’s top 6 cloud mining platforms offering safe and intuitive solutions for generating passive income through cryptocurrency mining. Why Choose Cloud and Mobile Mining? Looking to dive into the world of cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin without the complexity of owning mining hardware? Mobile mining and cloud mining solutions for Android and IOS devices offer an exciting way to earn Free Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. By 2024, cloud mining platforms have become more accessible and profitable, thanks to user-friendly applications available on both Android and IOS devices. These apps make it easy and efficient to earn passive income…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum (ETH) is currently facing significant selling pressure and fear after a 23% decline, bringing its price down to yearly lows at $2,200. One major concern for investors is the ongoing underperformance of ETH compared to Bitcoin, a trend that has persisted since September 2022. Since then, Ethereum has fallen 44% against Bitcoin. Related Reading This dramatic drop has left investors and traders questioning the reasons behind Ethereum’s struggle. A recent report from CryptoQuant offers some clarity, pointing to several factors that may be affecting ETH performance. As market participants continue to monitor…
From being an underrated and very concealed digital currency to now declaring its potential to the world, crypto has come a long way. Similar to crypto, NFTs came from nowhere and today stand ahead of crypto.5 Ways to protect your NFT AssestWhen normal life is disturbed, innovation is often triggered, which gives rise to unexpected ideas which later become revolutionary. As a result, the Non-fungible tokens continue to make headlines. The NFT platform is reaching almost every industry today, not just digital arts or music.Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have emerged as a potential investment trend that, with some luck, could…
Opinion from Dr. Andreas Freund. 21 August 2024 TL/DR There are platform solutions for DeFi protocols to integrate regulatory compliance without compromising decentralization. Using blockchain technology and cryptographic protocols, DeFi protocols can ensure secure and transparent transactions that meet regulatory standards while maintaining user privacy. Such protocols enforce compliance rules on digital assets and their holders. Therefore, they can provide a robust and flexible system to help DeFi protocols navigate the complex regulatory landscape, contributing to a safer and more reliable decentralized financial ecosystem. Introduction Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has taken the financial world by storm (at least in the OpEd…
PRESS RELEASE — (BUSINESS WIRE)–Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has acquired 3D geospatial company Cesium. Cesium is recognized as the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications, and its 3D Tiles open standard has been widely adopted by leading enterprises, governments, and tens of thousands of application developers globally. Cesium ion, the company’s SaaS platform, brings 3D geospatial experiences to more than 1 million active devices every month, while Cesium’s open-source offerings have more than 10 million downloads. “As infrastructure sectors become more data-centric, the importance of an open ecosystem will only…
Blockchain-based gaming platform Immutable has partnered with web3 distribution platform Portal to improve the distribution and monetization of blockchain-based games.The collaboration, announced at Korea Blockchain Week, aims to make web3 gaming more accessible by addressing key challenges related to game distribution and transactions.Both companies plan to streamline how blockchain games are shared and played, benefiting developers and players alike. Source: PortalWhat is Portal?Portal is a platform designed to simplify the distribution of web3 games and dApps.It offers tools for user acquisition, payments, and reward systems, with a focus on making web3 products easier to access across different blockchain networks. Portal…
Leading stock exchange Nasdaq intends to give investors another way to gain exposure to crypto. Nasdaq announced in an Aug. 27 press release that it intends to list and trade Bitcoin index options pending regulatory approval. The company said it has filed for its Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The index options will track Bitcoin prices through the CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index (BRTI), an index that continually calculates prices on a per-second basis from aggregated crypto exchange order data. Nasdaq described BRTI as an important risk management tool for institutional and…