Author: Vidya Saras

Apibara: open-source data platformApibaraThis project aims to add Ethereum data (Execution + Consensus Layer) to Apibara, an open-source data platform. Apibara allows developers and researchers to synchronize any onchain data to a target database or API. Currently, we provide support for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Parquet, and webhooks. It is easy to add support for more integrations. Apibara focuses on “online” usage: first, it backfills data and then synchronises it as the chain moves forward. Developers can access the data using the tools they already know. Our data synchronization protocol is chain-independent. For this reason, we can support indexing Execution Layer and…

Metaversal is a Bankless newsletter for weekly level-ups on NFTs and the onchain frontierDear Bankless Nation, Two sci-fi games I’m a fan of are Eve Online and Stellaris—don’t ask me how many hours I’ve played! 😅On our side of the block, I’m deep into the crypto gaming scene, and the Starknet games ecosystem is one of my favorites. A project I’ve been watching here with great interest is Influence, a space strategy colonization game that’s like a fully onchain cross between Eve Online and Stellaris. The idea? In Influence, players vie for dominance and control in a newly formed colony within the Adalian…

Last year, WIRED reported that deepfake pornography is only increasing, and researchers estimate that 90 percent of deepfake videos are of porn, the vast majority of which is nonconsensual porn of women. But despite how pervasive the issue is, Kaylee Williams, a researcher at Columbia University who has been tracking nonconsensual deepfake legislation, says she has seen legislators more focused on political deepfakes.“More states are interested in protecting electoral integrity in that way than they are in dealing with the intimate image question,” she says.Matthew Bierlein, a Republican state representative in Michigan, who cosponsored the state’s package of nonconsensual deepfake…

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…