Author: Vidya Saras

Think of any topic vaguely related to raising kids imaginable, and there’s probably a post about it on Mumsnet, the long-running, enormously popular, controversy-spurring UK-based parenting forum for mothers. Over its more than two decade-long history, Mumsnet has amassed an archive of more than six billion words written by its highly engaged user base, on topics such as dirty diapers and lazy husbands. (Not to mention a bonkers rant about dolphins.)This spring, after Mumsnet discovered that AI companies were scraping its data, the company says it decided to try to strike licensing deals with some of the major players in…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with excitement as a new meme coin, Mpeppe (MPEPE), gains traction and threatens to outshine both Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE). While Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have established themselves as top-tier meme coins, crypto experts believe Mpeppe (MPEPE) could outperform them in the coming years. In this article, we dive into why Mpeppe (MPEPE) is quickly becoming the preferred meme coin for investors and why it’s poised to deliver massive gains. Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) – Old Favorites Losing Momentum Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have long dominated the…

In March 2024, the Ethereum network underwent a significant upgrade with the implementation of EIP-4844, an essential part of the Dencun hardfork, aimed at bolstering Ethereum’s role as a data availability layer. This upgrade introduced “blobs” of data, dramatically enhancing the scalability of Layer 2 solutions by increasing data availability by approximately 100 times. As with any major upgrade, it’s crucial to evaluate its impact, understand its implications, and refine our approach moving forward. To that end, we launched a dedicated data collection round, inviting researchers and developers to delve into the empirical impacts of EIP-4844. The response was overwhelming,…

Metaversal is a Bankless newsletter for weekly level-ups on NFTs and the onchain frontierDear Bankless Nation,CryptoPunks is, of course, the most legendary NFT collection on Ethereum. But when you measure out across aesthetics, community, cultural potential, and technical quality, one project lords above the rest here in my opinion, and that’s Nouns DAO.The Nouns are an onchain collective that fund creative efforts to build up Nouns as a decentralized brand and as a memetic force for good.All that said, it’s a project worth keeping tabs on, so for today’s post let’s catch up on the current pulse of the Nouns ecosystem…

Layer-1 blockchains are forever becoming faster, more efficient and more capable – and one particular Layer-1 has attracted particular attention in 2024 – Avalanche.With solid performance as its guiding mantra, Avalanche – otherwise known as the Avax Network – has gained a firm foothold in the blockchain industry – especially in NFT art, culture and blockchain gaming – with its unique multi-chain architecture making it a top choice for developers of some of the most promising decentralized applications.Avalanche has successfully created a niche for itself in the blockchain space and is continuing to grow – but what exactly sets Avalanche…

Polymarket, the largest crypto-based prediction market, is experiencing record activity but could soon face greater restrictions in the United States. Polymarket allows users to deposit cryptocurrency and place bets on a variety of events, including but not limited to political outcomes and market developments. Dune Analytics community data indicates that Polymarket saw $54 million in January volume, up from $6.7 million in December. Growth coincided with betting around the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which were approved in mid-January. In July, Polymarket’s monthly volume surged to $387 million. This growth was seemingly driven by betting related to the U.S. presidential…

This story originally appeared in Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.In 2023, the fast-fashion giant Shein was everywhere. Crisscrossing the globe, airplanes ferried small packages of its ultra-cheap clothing from thousands of suppliers to tens of millions of customer mailboxes in 150 countries. Influencers’ “#sheinhaul” videos advertised the company’s trendy styles on social media, garnering billions of views.At every step, data was created, collected, and analyzed. To manage all this information, the fast fashion industry has begun embracing emerging AI technologies. Shein uses proprietary machine-learning applications — essentially, pattern-identification algorithms — to measure customer preferences in real…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Solana (SOL) has been a dominant force in the cryptocurrency world for years, and its investors are known for making smart, long-term decisions. Recently, a growing number of Solana (SOL) investors have been adding GoodEgg (GEGG) to their portfolios, recognizing the potential for significant gains in the coming months and years. Here are three key reasons why Solana (SOL) investors are making the switch to GoodEgg (GEGG). 1. Diversification with High Growth Potential One of the primary reasons Solana (SOL) investors are turning to GoodEgg (GEGG) is the opportunity to diversify their portfolios…

12 September 2024 Ethereum Open Community Projects L2 Standards Working Group Vitalik Buterin identified three crucial transitions for Ethereum: scaling through L2 rollups to reduce costs, enhancing wallet security via smart contract wallets for better security and user experience, and advancing privacy through privacy-preserving mechanisms. This article explores how integrating W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs) can address some of these challenges by improving the management of identities, keys, and addresses, leveraging existing decentralized identity solutions to aid Ethereum’s transitions efficiently to move to a more L2-based world. As Vitalik Buterin pointed out in a series of 2023…

Akselos and Shell Information Technology have signed a strategic agreement to use digital twins to manage Shell’s oil and gas portfolio. The Swiss-based company Akselos will use structural performance management (SPM) to monitor and manage vital shell assets in real time. The digital twins will be used on projects such as the Shell Scotford Complex in Canada, a hydrocarbon processing site and oil refinery, among other uses. The partnership will position Akselos as Shell’s primary supplier of digital twin software. The structural performance management software aims to improve the lifecycle and performance of Shell assets over time, saving the oil…