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Before the time of Utensils, people lived in genuine harmony. They gathered in markets to trade freely, built homes where they pleased, and traveled without papers or permissions. Communities solved their own problems through discussion and agreement. When disputes arose, wise elders would help find solutions that satisfied all. Children learned from their parents or chose mentors from among the skilled craftspeople. In those days, gold changed hands freely for goods and services. Each person kept what they earned. Communities would voluntarily pool resources for shared needs - wells, bridges, and roads. Those who had more would often help those with less, not by decree but by choice. Neighbors knew each other's names. Doors were left unlocked. Children played in the streets until sunset. Gardens grew wherever people planted them. Merchants traveled between towns without inspections. Healers practiced their craft freely, sharing knowledge openly. > Then came the Utensils. In our land, Aldrich found the Silver Spoon. In the East, Emperor Chen discovered the Jade Chopsticks. The Norse kingdoms united under the Golden Fork. The desert peoples followed the Bronze Ladle. Each Utensil, their holders claimed, granted divine wisdom to rule. Each promised protection and prosperity in exchange for obedience. The changes came slowly at first. The Spoon Holder requested a share of each harvest to store for hard times. The Chopstick Emperor required homes to be built in specific ways to prevent fires. The Fork King demanded that travelers carry documents proving their loyalty. At first, the Utensils did bring some genuine improvements. The Spoon Holder's collectors used part of their harvest share to help villages during droughts. The Chopstick Emperor's building codes truly did reduce fires. The Fork King's road patrols deterred the few bandits who had troubled merchants. The Bronze Ladle's water management systems helped farms flourish in the desert. The early years saw stone roads replace dirt paths, connecting villages more efficiently than before. Granaries were built with better designs, preserving food longer. Some diseases decreased as the Chopstick Emperor's cleanliness codes spread. The Fork Kingdom's standardized weights and measures did make trade easier. The Spoon Holder soon declared that carrying gold was dangerous and inefficient. They introduced sacred paper notes, "backed by the Silver Spoon's power." At first, you could trade these notes back for gold, but gradually this right vanished. Scholars wrote lengthy memos about the divine wisdom of the Utensils, creating complex theories about why ordinary people couldn't possibly understand how to live without direction. They advised the Holders and were rewarded with special privileges, comfortable positions, and influence. When anyone questioned this system, the Utensil Holders and their Experts would ask: "But who would build the roads without us? Who would help the poor? Who would protect you?" They spoke as if humans had never cooperated or helped each other before the Utensils came, and many began to believe it. People grumbled but accepted. After all, the Utensils shone with otherworldly power. Some remembered these early benefits when questioning the growing restrictions. "Remember how the Spoon Holder's men helped during the great flood?" they would say. "Surely they have our best interests at heart." The Utensil Holders carefully nurtured these memories, even as their power grew far beyond such humble beginnings. More rules followed. The Spoon Holder's men began watching the roads, collecting portions from merchants. The Chopstick Guards enforced strict codes about proper behavior. The Fork Watchers kept lists of who attended the mandatory gatherings. Children were taught the sacred histories of their Utensils. The Spoon's light blessed the worthy. The Chopsticks maintained harmony. The Fork brought strength. The Ladle provided guidance. When people remembered the old freedoms, the Utensil Holders reminded them of the chaos before - though few could actually recall any chaos. > But surely there must have been chaos, or why would the Utensils have come? The Utensil Holders began to eye each other's territories. How dare the Fork King claim his metal was superior? How could the Chopstick Emperor suggest jade held more wisdom than silver? The Ladle Holder's bronze was clearly inferior to all! The Utensil Holders pointed to their achievements - the roads, the granaries, the safer towns - as proof of their divine right to rule. They spoke of how they had unified squabbling villages, standardized laws, and created order. Few noticed how these very achievements had required less and less input from the people themselves. Wars erupted. Armies marched under banners bearing their sacred Utensils. Men died believing their Utensil was the one true source of authority. Villages burned as soldiers searched for heretics who might secretly worship foreign Utensils. The Utensil Holders demanded more from their people - more food, more gold, more obedience. They placed watchers in every village. They required written permission for travel between towns. They forbade more than three people from gathering without a Guardian present. "It's for protection," they said, holding their Utensils high. "How can you doubt the sacred silver?" And indeed, their guards did stop some thieves, their inspectors did prevent some fraud, their builders did create some useful works. But these benefits came with an ever-increasing price in freedom, until the cost far exceeded any advantage. Yet by then, most people could no longer imagine providing these services for themselves, as their ancestors had done. Towns built walls, not against invaders but to control who could enter and leave. The Utensil Holders required everyone to wear markers showing their village of origin. They appointed observers in every community to report suspicious behavior - like speaking of the time before Utensils. Children were taken to special houses to learn proper reverence for their Utensil. Families who taught the old ways disappeared in the night. The Holders declared certain words forbidden, certain thoughts dangerous, certain memories treasonous. Now, centuries later, the Utensils rule absolutely. People bow when the sacred implements pass by. They inform on neighbors who question the Utensils' power. They offer their children to serve in the Utensil temples. The latest marvel was Utensil Technology - enchanted mirrors and crystals that watched people's movements, recorded their words, and tracked their trades. "Only criminals fear being watched," the Holders proclaimed, as their surveillance spread into every home and market. The crystals even allowed them to freeze people's paper money if they spoke against the Utensils. The Utensil Holders formed special partnerships with the largest merchant guilds. These favored merchants received special permissions, protection from smaller competitors, and access to the new paper money first. In return, they helped enforce the Holders' rules and collected information about their customers. Small traders and craftsmen found themselves crushed between these powerful allies. The latest decree requires all newborns to be blessed by touching their foreheads to their realm's sacred Utensil, marking them forever as its property. Parents compete for earlier blessing times, believing this shows greater devotion. The wars continue. The Fork Kingdoms battle the Chopstick Empire. The Ladle Realms raid the Spoon Holdings. Each believes their Utensil must rule all. And in quiet corners, in hidden places, a few elders still whisper stories of the time before - when humans lived without Utensils telling them how to live. But fewer remember with each passing year. After all, who could imagine a world without the guidance of sacred silverware?

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The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for a tough matchup against the Buffalo Bills in a game that could determine a spot in the AFC Championship Game. However, the team will have to contend with challenging weather conditions at Highmark Stadium. According to AccuWeather, the forecast for Sunday's game is expected to be 8ºF with a snow probability of 55% and wind gusts of 10 mph. Temperatures are expected to drop to -3ºF at night, making for a cold and potentially snowy game. Despite the weather conditions, Ravens coach John Harbaugh has ensured the team practiced intelligently this week, considering the frozen fields in Maryland. The game will feature a highly anticipated matchup between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, two of the frontrunners for this year's MVP award. Both quarterbacks have had impressive seasons, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the challenging conditions. Jackson led all quarterbacks in rushing in the regular season and threw for 4,172 yards (7th overall) and 41 touchdowns (2nd overall). He lost out in total QBR to Allen, who posted a league-best QBR of 77.5. Allen threw for 28 touchdowns. The Bills have the second-best scoring offense in the regular season, averaging 30.9 PPG, while the Ravens average 30.4 PPG. This should be a closely contested game, and it will be exciting to see which team comes out on top. **Why the Bills will win: Josh Allen's strengths**  Josh Allen's exceptional abilities make him a key factor in the Bills' potential victory. He excels in various situations: • Delivering conversions on fourth-and-short with his legs • Unleashing long, accurate passes like his touchdown throw to Ty Johnson • Limiting mistakes, with the lowest sack rate (2.6%) and second-lowest turnover rate (1.2%) in the regular season Additionally, Allen benefits from a strong supporting cast, including an offensive line that ranked third in pass block win rate and running backs who generate a high EPA on targets. **Why the Ravens will win: Dominant running attack and improved defense**  The Ravens' running attack is a key factor in their potential victory, with Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry forming a formidable duo. Their combination has proven to be challenging for defenses, as seen in the wild-card round against the Steelers. To beat the Bills, the Ravens will need to perform well on both offense and defense. Fortunately, they have strengthened their defense since moving Kyle Hamilton back to deep safety in Week 11, ranking first in EPA allowed per play, including the postseason. #GSC360 🌐 #NFL

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¡Ya Tenemos un nuevo dominio https://VEINTIUNO.BTC.pub! 

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The more I learn about these terrible fires in LA the more damning the case against government becomes. Granted, I think the monopoly of the "state" is evil for many reasons but still. The idea that this disaster can be laid at any other individual or group's feet is absurd. Isn't it? Every aspect of this to me seems to be owned or largely influenced by the various levels of government. Its kinda mind blowing to me. I bet, if we had a free society and the cities were privately managed by different companies, if you had insurance companies that hired fire prevention services and those companies were found to be as incompetent as the various government agencies there would be massive lawsuits filed. Companies would go bankrupt. The insurance companies would be blamed without hesitation. All of this would be justified. This mind virus of "government" being special because it isn't private is really being shown to be absurd. Political incentives are being shown to be inferior to market incentives over and over again. The people are taught to believe this nonsense by the government schools populated by teachers that believe the same nonsense. How does it end? This tragedy makes me wonder. California's government is not special. Its just closer to socialism than other states. When you read about the USSR you find there were many failures and absurd ones. We are seeing just a small taste of this in California. California is not alone. We see government failures in New Orleans and in the floods of North Carolina as well. I hope more people begin to see what is going on but I'm not counting on it. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/852698

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## Chef's notes Let me know how it goes for you https://maria.omg.lol ## Details - ⏲️ Prep time: 5-20 minutes - 🍳 Cook time: 20-40 minutes - 🍽️ Servings: As many as you want omg!!!! ## Ingredients - Spaghetti/whatever pasta you want - Garlic/smashed or diced as much as you want - Tomatoes/ diced or more liquid state whatever you want - Scallops/ I use the frozen bagged mini kind and just do a couple handfuls as many as you want - Butter and/or olive oil but the butter is v good imo but also I used both - Bacon/ make it extra crispy and then crumble up as much as you want - Whatever seasonings ## Directions 1. Set oven to 400° or so 2. Put all your bacon 🥓 strips onto tin foil lined baking sheet/s and then put the trays in the oven for 15-20 min 3. Boil up your pasta in salty water 4. Pull the bacon out when done 5. In a pan cook up the scallops real quick like 5-10 min idk 6. Sauté the tomatoes and garlic and whatever use whatever seasons and lots of butter 7. Strain the pasta when it’s ready 8. Mix pasta and sautéed sauce 9. Add more crumbled bacon on top #garnish

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Harley Quinn is a fictional character with a lot of layers. She is a psychological stereotype of a neurotic woman from a broken home who goes insane after falling in love with the Joker. Harley Quinn and the Joker’s relationship is an example of shared psychosis. Joker is the dominant character at first and later Harley Quinn becomes equally crazy as Joker (if not crazier) the end result is that they mutually trigger psychotic symptoms in each other. Harley Quinn is from a broken family, and the Joker is a psychopath.  > “You think I’m just a doll. A doll that’s pink and light. A doll you can arrange any way you like. You’re wrong. Very wrong. What you think of me is only a ghost of time. I am dangerous. And I will show you just how dark I can be.” Originally posted [here](https://blogclif.wordpress.com/2021/12/08/harley-quinn-archetype/)

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A couple of years ago psychologists at Berkeley have [delved into the phenomenon of awe](https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856)—how it affects us, when it arises, and how it can benefit us. Then I made this short summary, which I translated and edited a little today. ## What Characterizes Awe? Researchers define awe as a distinct and complex emotion encompassing 8–10 positive feelings, such as wonder, admiration, delight, and respect. I’d like to sprinkle in a touch of discomfort or even threat, but the study notes that this aspect of awe depends on cultural context. For instance, in Japan, awe is more closely tied to experiences of threat than in other countries—think earthquakes, emperors, Hiroshima, Godzilla, and other kaiju. ## How does our body respond to awe? It turns out that awe can significantly improve both physical and mental health—even in “angry, bald apes” like us. The only caveat is not to mix it with fear or threat. Awe associated with those tends to be less beneficial. The study identifies five key ways in which awe supports well-being: 1. **Neurophysiological bonuses**: - Increased vagal tone. - Reduced sympathetic arousal. - Release of oxytocin. - Decreased systemic inflammation. - Lower activity in the brain’s default mode network. 2. **Reduced self-focus**:\ Over-focusing on oneself contributes to anxiety, depression, body image issues, addiction, aggression, and more. Notably, most people's profile pictures are close-ups of their faces. But among hikers, you’re more likely to see tiny figures dwarfed by vast, beautiful landscapes. If that’s not a literal shift away from self-focus, what is? 3. **Prosociality**:\ Even a brief moment of awe boosts cooperation, generosity, and altruistic behavior. Nowhere have I seen as much mutual help and free-flowing communication, even among strangers, as I have on hiking trips. 4. **Connection to the larger whole**:\ Awe fosters integration into strong social networks, a sense of connection to others, and harmony with nature. 5. **A sense of meaning, purpose, and significance**:\ Awe aids in making sense of life’s events, finding links between the present and the past, and aligning with one’s values, relationships, and life trajectory. These five aspects form the foundation of both physical and mental health. Open any book, lecture, or treatise on human well-being, and you’ll find them highlighted in some form. ## How can you experience awe? <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/46f89c89063c95b68833651fd09566613a9cf7e5b79f3fd4107e690d3a7d7242.jpg"> The good news is that opportunities to experience awe are varied and accessible to almost everyone. It’s both surprising and heartening that they don’t revolve around the modern-day idols of success, money, or power. It seems that, at our core, we’re geared toward other goals and often misled by false priorities. Among the universally effective ways to experience awe, researchers highlight: - Spiritual and religious practices. - Shared ceremonies (cinema, music, dance). - Visual art. - Psychedelic experiences. - Acts of courage and kindness (which inspire awe in others). - And, of course, connection with nature. When mountains and hiking entered my life, they brought more health, peace, friends, purpose, and meaning than I’d ever expected. This text is a direct result of the awe I feel each time I stand among peaks, cliffs, forests, lakes, and rivers. It’s not a panacea, but in a time when we’re drowning in useless information, political madness, urban filth, and noise, we desperately need a breath of fresh air. Let’s embrace awe! <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/d2e3c29b06c3eb963005429494a1687fba8dc32eed8deb56e3650fdf2472cc39.jpg">

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# 🚀🤠⚡ The Fastest Podcast Search in the West! ⚡🤠 ### **PullThatUpJamie v0.1 Release** 👋 Hey stackers! I’m excited to announce a major new feature for **Pull That Up Jamie**: **Podcast Search (Beta)**—the fastest way to find high-signal moments in your favorite shows! You can try it out now at: [https://pullthatupjamie.ai/?searchMode=podcast-search](https://pullthatupjamie.ai/?searchMode=podcast-search) - 🚀 **Podcast Search (Beta)** is live at [https://pullthatupjamie.ai/?searchMode=podcast-search](https://pullthatupjamie.ai/?searchMode=podcast-search). - 🎙️ Search through **100k+ podcast clips** with **lightning-fast vector search**. - ✨ Features include: - **Share Button**: Get links to **exact timestamps** for moments you searched. - **Listen Button**: Jump straight into episodes without hassle. - **Filter by Feed**: Focus your search on specific podcasts. - 🎧 Highlights: - High-signal technical content from **Bitcoin Optech Podcast** 📡. - In-depth macro news from **Green Candle Investments Podcast** 💡. - On-the-ground Bitcoin startup coverage from **ThrillerX** 📰. - 🙌 **More pods coming soon**—let us know which ones you want added!  We’ve used **state-of-the-art tools** to make **100k+ podcast clips** searchable, giving you the power to pinpoint the insights and commentary you need in seconds. ### 🎙️ Current Podcast Lineup (As of 1/16/25) - 🎙️ **Robin Seyr** – Interviews with Bitcoiners worldwide. - 💡 **Green Candle Investments Podcast** – Macro news and updates on Bitcoin and investing. - 🥩 **The Meat Mafia Podcast** – Deep dives into health, wealth, and meaningful living. - 📰 **Thriller "A Bitcoin Zine"** – On-the-ground Bitcoin startup coverage and local Austin Bitcoin news. - 🎭 **The Joe Rogan Experience** – Conversations with fascinating guests from every walk of life. - 🚲 **Convos On The Pedicab** – Polarizing topics discussed in Austin, TX. - 🧠 **The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett** – Insights from the world’s top thinkers and leaders. - ❓ **The "What is Money?" Show** – Exploring the philosophical rabbit hole of money. - 📖 **Bitcoin Audible** – Bitcoin knowledge made accessible, one read at a time. - 📚 **The Bitcoin Standard Podcast** – Discussions on Austrian economics and Bitcoin analysis. - 🌀 **The Bitcoin Matrix** – Exploring the future of money and its broader implications. - 🌎 **The Juan Galt Show** – Libertarian views and Bitcoin from a Latin perspective. - 🐇 **Rabbit Hole Recap** – Weekly updates on Bitcoin news and developments. - 🐴 **TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast** – Straight talk about Bitcoin from Austin, TX. - 🔥 **THE Bitcoin Podcast** – A no-nonsense take on Bitcoin’s evolution and signal. - 📡 **Bitcoin Optech Podcast** – High-signal technical content about Bitcoin and Lightning Network. - ⚡ **Simply Bitcoin** – Daily updates on the Bitcoin revolution. --- ### 🛠️ Features to Check Out - **Share Button**: Get a link to the **exact moment** you searched for, complete with timestamps. - **Listen Button**: Dive right into the content without leaving your search results. - **Filter by Feed**: Refine your search results by podcast feed to focus on the shows you care about most. --- ## Pull That Up Jamie Highlights  _@Ge and @Car commenting on @DarthCoin 's incredible origin story ([deeplink](https://cascdr-chads-stay-winning.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/3955537/febe48a6-f326-4ae4-ad28-bf62ff55af83.mp3#t=481))_  _Learning about Superscaler on Bitcoin Optech [deeplink](https://cascdr-chads-stay-winning.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/6071192/a39ee779-6e50-4c31-8530-1426cff15c55.mp3#t=6729)_  _@Greencandleit interviewing [American HODL](https://cascdr-chads-stay-winning.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5015946/ff392f3c-00e4-494d-be7b-601629bcc0a6.mp3#t=4201) on why MSTR is going to moon_  _Mel Gibson discussing his brain scans on [JRE](https://cascdr-chads-stay-winning.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/550168/34bf1882-cca9-11ef-a07d-2b33a4de50ac.mp3#t=2463)_ ### 🙌 We Want Your Feedback! 1. Have a podcast you want us to add? Let us know! 2. Stacker News Live pods are searchable going back to **July** on the ThrillerX feed. 3. **Optech**: Search **high-signal technical content** on Bitcoin development and Lightning tech. 4. **Green Candle**: Stay updated with great **macro news** and Bitcoin analysis. 5. **ThrillerX**: Get **on-the-ground coverage** of the Bitcoin startup scene. --- ⚡ Try out **Podcast Search** now and let us know what you think: [https://pullthatupjamie.ai/?searchMode=podcast-search](https://pullthatupjamie.ai/?searchMode=podcast-search) Together, let’s make Bitcoin and podcast search more accessible, private, and powerful! 🚀 originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/852635

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 https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/07/30/1095439/usa-economic-security-competitiveness/ the data: https://wp.technologyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Table-Anatomy-of-a-drone-LM.pdf originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/852626

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Good morning, readers! In Burma, the military junta introduced a far-reaching cybersecurity law that criminalizes privacy tools like VPNs and mandates online platforms to store and share user data with state officials. This move intensifies state repression of civil society, leaving activists and citizens more vulnerable to surveillance. \ \ Meanwhile, in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, ostensibly intended to alleviate financial struggles, have backfired. Soaring inflation has plunged millions into a worsening food crisis, leaving families unable to put food on the table, as the regime continues to isolate the population from seeking a way out in the form of Bitcoin or dollars. In open-source software news, Citadel Tech released the beta version of its Coinswap protocol. This privacy-enhancing Bitcoin tool, while still in development, could protect the financial activity of human rights defenders, journalists, and dissidents from the watchful eyes of authoritarian rulers. We also feature Nstart, a new tool that guides users through setting up a Nostr account for the first time. This may prove a valuable tool for activists and journalists operating in authoritarian environments, offering simplified access to uncensorable communications. Finally, we conclude with the first three chapters of Evan Mawarire’s upcoming memoir, in which the Zimbabwean pastor turned activist recounts his powerful journey of inspiring a peaceful uprising against brutal dictator Robert Mugabe. His story is one of courage, resilience, and the enduring struggle for justice over hyperinflation and tyranny. **Now, let’s dive right in!** ### [**Subscribe Here**](https://mailchi.mp/hrf.org/financial-freedom-newsletter?mc_cid=bf652c0a5a) ## **GLOBAL NEWS** #### **Burma | Military Junta Enacts Sweeping Cybersecurity Law** Burma’s military junta is notorious for [repressing](https://mohingamatters.com/2024/10/16/myanmar-banks-complicit-or-coerced-the-case-of-kbz/) pro-democracy activists, freezing their bank accounts, and surveilling their financial activity. Now, it is [expanding](https://apnews.com/article/internet-online-censorship-law-repression-8128ba7a2c02555217c6a64ab641eaf6) control over online spaces with a sweeping new cybersecurity law. The law requires digital platform service providers to store user data for three years and hand it over to state officials upon request. Non-compliant providers face fines, blocks, or shutdowns if they fail to remove content or limit the flow of so-called “disinformation.” The law also targets Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), crucial for Internet access and privacy. Those caught using VPNs [face up to six months in prison](https://apnews.com/article/internet-online-censorship-law-repression-8128ba7a2c02555217c6a64ab641eaf6) and fines of up to 10 million kyats ($4,760). The criminalization of privacy tools and expansion of state surveillance leave the public censored and incapable of organizing against authoritarian rule. #### **Nigeria | Inflation Continues as State Closes Ways Out** President Bola Tinubu’s economic “reforms” — [removing](https://archive.ph/F2hGj) fuel subsidies, [expanding](https://thefederalnewswire.com/stories/656686715-applied-economics-professor-hanke-nigerian-government-s-crypto-claims-are-misguided-and-incorrect) the money supply, and [devaluing](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-30/usd-ngn-naira-devaluation-sees-nigeria-s-currency-plunge-to-record) the naira — have driven food inflation beyond [40%](https://archive.ph/F2hGj). In a country where the monthly minimum wage stands at just 70,000 naira ($45), this means two out of every three Nigerian households are struggling with hunger. In a recent [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/10/31/bitcoin-price-nears-all-tim-high-in-nigeria-as-naira-hits-record-low/) article, Nigerian CEO of Recursive Capital, Abubakar Nur Khalil, observed: “As the Naira continues to face further devaluations and slips against the US dollar, it has become almost second nature for those in Nigeria to seek out viable alternatives in the form of bitcoin and USDT.” Individuals laboring under this regime often do seek a way out in the form of Bitcoin or stablecoins, but the government continues to try and restrict that activity, trying instead to trap citizens inside the sinking and surveilled naira. #### **Kazakhstan | Shuts Down Dozens of Digital Asset Exchanges** In 2024, the Kazakhstani regime [shut down](https://cointelegraph.com/news/kazakhstan-crypto-crackdown-2024) 36 digital asset exchanges with a combined turnover of 60 billion Kazakhstani tenge ($112 million). Authorities also [confiscated](https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/afm/press/news/details/913888?lang=kk) 2.5 billion tenge ($4.8 million) in assets. The regime [says](https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/afm/press/news/details/913888?lang=kk) it will continue to crack down on digital assets, but the reality is these kinds of exchanges are some of the only ways for people inside a dictatorship to obtain access to open money like Bitcoin. At the same time, the regime is promoting its central bank digital currency (CBDC), [the digital tenge](https://cbdctracker.hrf.org/currency/kazakhstan), which it developed in collaboration with Mastercard and Visa. While presented as a modern and convenient financial tool, the CBDC risks becoming a means for consolidating state control over citizens’ economic activities and leaving few avenues for preserving financial independence. #### **Belarus | Opposition Leader Condemns Upcoming Election as a Sham** At the end of January, Belarusians will head to the polls for a [presidential election](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/process-due-to-happen-in-belarus-is-not-election-says-tsikhanouskaya-120077037) widely regarded as a sham. This election is the first since Alexander Lukashenko’s fraudulent reelection in 2020, which triggered mass protests and saw Bitcoin play a role in [supporting pro-democracy movements](https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclusive/how-to-dictator-proof-your-money/). The upcoming election is expected to solidify Lukashenko’s grip on power, extending his rule beyond three decades and securing a seventh term. Under Lukashenko’s regime, thousands of dissenters have been [imprisoned](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/process-due-to-happen-in-belarus-is-not-election-says-tsikhanouskaya-120077037), silenced, or [financially repressed](https://www.rferl.org/a/natallya-levaya-belarus-kastus-kalinouski-regiment-ukraine-war-brest-belarus/33046377.html) for challenging state objectives and narratives. Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya condemned the election, [saying](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/process-due-to-happen-in-belarus-is-not-election-says-tsikhanouskaya-120077037), “It is impossible to hold fair elections in a country where all the media are liquidated, all the parties are liquidated, and political leaders are in prison or abroad.” #### **Zimbabwe | Citizens Brace for More Currency Volatility** Zimbabweans are facing growing financial insecurity as the “ZiG” currency [weakens](https://archive.ph/znZbU) further following a regime-imposed [43% devaluation](https://archive.ph/znZbU) in September. The sharp decline is eroding purchasing power, fanning inflation, and disrupting economic activity as the dictatorship siphons as much value as it can for its own uses, away from helping the people. “To plan using the local currency is to plan to fail,” [says](https://archive.ph/znZbU) Christopher Mugaga, CEO of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce. These currency woes are compounded by drought-driven [18-hour](https://archive.ph/znZbU) power outages, placing immense strain on households and businesses alike. As profits dwindle, dissenting bank accounts are frozen, and disposable incomes vanish, many turn to US dollars and Bitcoin as lifelines to escape the chaos of an increasingly unstable ZiG economy. ## BITCOIN NEWS #### **Coinswap | Releases Beta of Coinswap Protocol** [Citadel Tech](https://github.com/citadel-tech), an open-source Bitcoin software collective, [announced](https://x.com/citadelfoss/status/1877364560098652173) the first public beta release of [Coinswap](https://github.com/citadel-tech/coinswap), introducing a highly anticipated feature that enhances Bitcoin’s privacy and scalability. Coinswap allows users to swap their Bitcoin with other users in a way that breaks the link between transactions on the blockchain. Though still in its beta phase, this protocol holds potential for activists, journalists, and others living under authoritarian regimes, where financial surveillance is exploited to suppress dissent. Notably, HRF’s first-ever grant from its Bitcoin Development Fund was deployed to support Coinswap, so it is good to see progress on this front. #### **Nstart | Simplified Access to Nostr Protocol** [Nstart](https://github.com/dtonon/nstart) is a new tool that simplifies onboarding to Nostr, a decentralized and censorship-resistant social network protocol. It guides first-time users through creating an account and securely backing up their private key (the password to their account). Additionally, users can set up a [multi-signer bunker](https://git.fiatjaf.com/promenade), which splits their private key into multiple pieces stored with trusted signers. This feature enhances security by protecting users’ identities even if one piece is compromised. These capabilities make Nstart an invaluable tool for activists and organizations operating under authoritarian environments, offering straightforward access to decentralized and uncensorable communications. To explore Nostr, start here: [https://start.njump.me](https://start.njump.me/). #### **Blitz Wallet | Implements On-chain Payments and Manual Channel Rebalancing** [Blitz](https://blitz-wallet.com/), an open-source and self-custodial Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid wallet, introduced new features enhancing interoperability, privacy, and liquidity management. Users can now send regular payments from their Lightning or Liquid balances, giving them more transaction options. Blitz also lets users manually rebalance their payment channels, offering more control compared to automatic rebalancing. To improve privacy, the wallet will also rotate Liquid account addresses weekly and contact addresses every month, reducing the chances of being tracked. #### **Nunchuck | Launches Taproot Multisig Beta** [Nunchuk](https://nunchuk.io/), a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet, [introduced](https://nunchuk.io/blog/taproot-multisig) a beta version of Taproot multisignature in its mobile wallet. Multisignature wallets require more than one private key to make transactions, adding an extra layer of security. With [Taproot](https://blog.theya.us/bitcoin-taproot-upgrade/) multisignature, Nunchuk’s wallet improves privacy and lowers fees by making these transactions look identical to regular transactions on the blockchain. This custody solution offers a secure and private way to manage Bitcoin, which is helpful for those in countries with dictators practicing strict financial surveillance or where funds are at risk of confiscation. #### **Wasabi Wallet | Integrates Send to Silent Payment Addresses** [Wasabi Wallet](https://github.com/WalletWasabi), a privacy-focused, open-source Bitcoin wallet, introduced support for sending to [Silent Payment](https://silentpayments.xyz/) addresses. Silent Payments enables transaction senders to generate unique addresses derived from a receiver’s static public key. This advancement is particularly critical for activists and dissidents operating in hostile political environments, where financial transparency can expose them to severe risks. By integrating Silent Payments, Wasabi Wallet empowers users with permissionless and uncensorable money, improving financial privacy for all parties and protecting them from oppressive surveillance. #### **Bitcoin Student Network | Launches Layer Zero** The [Bitcoin Students Network](https://www.bitcoinstudentsnetwork.org/), an educational hub for students interested in Bitcoin, [launched](https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/01/09/the-bitcoin-students-network-launch-layer-zero-to-empower-global-youth/) Layer Zero, a program designed to empower youth worldwide, strengthen Bitcoin’s social layer, and promote its role in advancing financial freedom. Running for two and a half months, Layer Zero offers participants technical training and hands-on experience in community building and peer collaboration. The program also connects students with seasoned entrepreneurs and developers, fostering mentorship and real-world insights. Layer Zero could be a powerful support group for youth living under dictatorships and navigating financial repression. Students from anywhere have until Feb. 15 to [apply](https://form.typeform.com/to/FXfttZrK) to the program. ## RECOMMENDED CONTENT #### **“Crazy Epic Courage” by Evan Mawarire** In this soon-to-be-released [memoir](https://www.evanmawarire.org/publications), “Crazy Epic Courage,” Zimbabwean pastor and activist Evan Mawarire recounts the remarkable story of how he inspired a nation to stand up against dictator Robert Mugabe. What began as a simple viral video grew into the “ThisFlag” citizen movement, a powerful call for justice that challenged decades of brutal dictatorship and hyperinflation. Mawarire’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination, undertaken at great personal risk. For now, Mawarire is offering an [exclusive preview](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/s8w4SLj) of the first three chapters, where readers will begin to discover how he found his voice, sparked a movement, and forever changed Zimbabwe’s struggle for freedom. *If this article was forwarded to you and you enjoyed reading it, please consider subscribing to the Financial Freedom Report [here](https://mailchi.mp/hrf.org/financial-freedom-newsletter?mc_cid=bf652c0a5a).* *Support the newsletter by donating bitcoin to HRF’s Financial Freedom program [via BTCPay](https://hrf.org/btc).*\ *Want to contribute to the newsletter? Submit tips, stories, news, and ideas by emailing us at ffreport @ [hrf.org](http://hrf.org/)* *The Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF) is accepting grant proposals on an ongoing basis. The Bitcoin Development Fund is looking to support Bitcoin developers, community builders, and educators. 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## Black Locust can grow up to 170 ft tall ## Grows 3-4 ft. per year ## Native to North America ## Cold hardy in zones 3 to 8  ## Firewood - BLT wood, on a pound for pound basis is roughly half that of Anthracite Coal - Since its growth is fast, firewood can be plentiful ## Timber  - Rot resistant due to a naturally produced robinin in the wood - 100 year life span in full soil contact! (better than cedar performance) - Fence posts - Outdoor furniture - Outdoor decking - Sustainable due to its fast growth and spread - Can be coppiced (cut to the ground) - Can be pollarded (cut above ground) - Its dense wood makes durable tool handles, boxes (tool), and furniture - The wood is tougher than hickory, which is tougher than hard maple, which is tougher than oak. -  A very low rate of expansion and contraction - Hardwood flooring - The highest tensile beam strength of any American tree - The wood is beautiful ## Legume - Nitrogen fixer - Fixes the same amount of nitrogen per acre as is needed for 200-bushel/acre corn - Black walnuts inter-planted with locust as “nurse” trees were shown to rapidly increase their growth [[Clark, Paul M., and Robert D. Williams. (1978) Black walnut growth increased when interplanted with nitrogen-fixing shrubs and trees. Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science, vol. 88, pp. 88-91.]] ## Bees  - The edible flower clusters are also a top food source for honey bees ## Shade Provider  - Its light, airy overstory provides dappled shade - Planted on the west side of a garden it provides relief during the hottest part of the day - (nitrogen provider) - Planted on the west side of a house, its quick growth soon shades that side from the sun ## Wind-break  - Fast growth plus it's feathery foliage reduces wind for animals, crops, and shelters ## Fodder - Over 20% crude protein - 4.1 kcal/g of energy - Baertsche, S.R, M.T. Yokoyama, and J.W. Hanover (1986) Short rotation, hardwood tree biomass as potential ruminant feed-chemical composition, nylon bag ruminal degradation and ensilement of selected species. J. Animal Sci. 63 2028-2043

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The bane of our day and age is a subtle but very dangerous disease. It is rooted in ignorance and overestimation of one's own abilities. Indefinitely more lethal than covid1984 and even harder to trace.\ It is the epidemic of mid-curve-intelligence and average competence which has infected the most important roles of society.\ We've come to a system that forgot to select on merit and is willingly dancing towards it's own downfall to the gospel of DEI.\ The only antidote to this plague which also critically unveils it is sound and incorruptible money. #### Sixteen years of melting faces. \ While generational wealth is being accumulated left and right the mid-curve NPCs still pat themselves on the back for not participating in a "*highly unstable and fraudulent ponzi-scheme*".\ This is not at all a new phenomenon and its is perfectly normal for the general population to seek comfort in conformity instead of opening their eyes in search of the truth. Another great case study for this dynamic was the plandemic of the early 2020s when, neighbours, coworkers and friends slowly but surely morphed into clones of the talking heads of your favourite news station. \ No matter the staggering nature of claims about masking, social-distancing and vaccine-mandates, many people wholeheartedly swallowed the propaganda in fear of becoming the only few nails that are still sticking out. The terror of the hammer was very apparent in that situation and gave us a good idea where the train might be going in the coming years.. #### Introducing bitcoin to the suits and the corporate balance sheet \ Fast forward to the fun of January 2025 and number go up technology is being embraced by the president elect and his entourage, proposing mind bending ideas such as a bitcoin-strategic reserve. \ Not only the political caste started licking their fingers in anticipation of life-changing gains but the financial-industrial-complex also known as blackrock et al. jumped aboard with the introduction of the bitcoin ETFs exactly one year ago.\ Then there is MicroStrategy who are close to calling 500k bitcoin their own, not showing any signs of exhaustion stockpiling the most scarce money there ever was. *All these cases suggest bitcoin has dipped it's toe into the muddy waters of normie-mainstream-consensus, right?\ Hyperbitcoinisation is upon us one might think, it is just around the corner only a few blocks away, right?\ There ain't no way in hell people are not getting it at this point, right?*\ \ I hate to break it to you but most of the managerial clss are still asleep at the wheel. Apperantly more so than ever.\ \ Especially the dismissal of the shareholder proposals for Microsoft and Amazon adding bitcoin to their corporate balance sheets unveiled the root problems which stem from the c-suits of the highest floors of corporate America.\ \ The all so mighty people in the drivers seat of these gigantic corporations miserably failed the intelligence-test bitcoin presented to them. Unmasking a very uncomfortable truth: The higher up executives today are mostly made of mid-wit-normies who are not willing to innovate and step outside of the warmth of DEI nonsense.\ They literally did the meme. It is a culture of mediocrisy that is actively being selected for in the higher up's offices.\ The new generation of managers and problem solvers nowadays doesn't consist of the smartest people anymore but got displaced by the folks whose main strength it is to jump trough arbitrary hoops. <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/2a79a4393fcd5cd3f89c60ede98590eedf1f6e886d75a0b9cf04aaf88f51293a.jpg"> #stayhumblestacksats

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# **Hackathon Summary** The [Aptos Code Collision Hackathon](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/code-collision) concluded with notable participation, featuring 658 registered projects and 2,658 developers globally. Conducted in a hybrid format, the hackathon aimed to advance blockchain innovation through workshops and bootcamps focused on Web3 developments on the Aptos platform. Offering over $500,000 in prizes, the event attracted diverse participants eager to create meaningful applications. Judging was conducted by industry experts, including Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching from Aptos Labs, alongside other notable blockchain and investment firm leaders. The hackathon highlighted Aptos technologies such as Keyless user authentication and on-chain randomness, which support developers in creating secure and efficient applications. Resources and guidance were provided through a comprehensive participants' handbook, enhancing learning and development for both novice and advanced users. The event showcased significant participation and promising innovations aimed at enhancing the Aptos blockchain ecosystem. # **Hackathon Winners** ### **DeFi / RWA Prize Winners** - [**Panana Predictions**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16813): A decentralized platform for event predictions using smart contracts on Aptos, offering transparent transactions and community-governed markets. - [**Sentra Restaking Protocol**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17617): Strengthens Aptos security via a restaking layer, providing pooled security and customizable slashing. - [**Legato**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16659): A DeFi market platform utilizing AI for BTC price predictions and smart contracts for liquidity pool management. - [**eVault**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16003): Combines DeFi and TradFi to offer financial services to underserved communities on Aptos. - [**MeowFi**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16628): Uses NFTs as collateral for loans, enabling transparent lending on Aptos. ### **Gaming / NFTs Prize Winners** - [**Jeton**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16033): A decentralized poker platform on Aptos using zk-SNARKs for fair play without central trust. - [**On-Chain Treasure Hunt Multiplayer!**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17434): An entirely on-chain game utilizing smart contracts for transparent mechanics and rewards. - [**Forged Realms - IP Incubation with Games**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16825): Supports gaming IP incubation through a tokenized, community-driven approach. - [**Aptos Legacy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16606): A 3D RPG game on Aptos enhancing player ownership with tokenized assets. - [**appToss Friends**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16020): Infrastructure for on-chain casinos, utilizing liquidity pools and friend registries on Aptos. ### **AI / DePIN Prize Winners** - [**ChatEDU**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17476): AI-powered educational system incentivizing content sharing with blockchain-based credits on Aptos. - [**Unity Network**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16826): Facilitates data monetization through AI models with a federated learning protocol. - [**ProxiRun**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16608): A decentralized compute marketplace for AI tasks, managed through smart contracts on Aptos. - [**FLock Move GPT**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17281): Trains large language models (LLMs) on Aptos coding standards using advanced tuning and classification methods. - [**Antikythera**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17612): An AI agent that enhances Aptos interactions by executing transactions and identifying real-time opportunities. ### **Social Prize Winners** - [**Cook App**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16797): A Telegram-based app curating crypto news via a blockchain-backed swipe interface. - [**BiUwU**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16632): Livestream platform featuring AI-driven influencers and interactive blockchain-backed engagement. - [**FundMate**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16821): Platform for social messaging and crypto transactions with decentralized payment management. - [**Enthro**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16423): Enhances video content creation leveraging blockchain for market growth opportunities. - [**StreamAd**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17622): Twitter-focused platform for automating campaign management and rewards distribution through smart contracts. ### **The Unexpected Prize Winners** - [**ActionX**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/14572): Simplifies blockchain interactions by converting processes into actionable links. - [**Compensate**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17562): Innovates payroll management using secure, transparent salary transactions with zero-knowledge proofs. - [**Khizab**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16769): Offers reactive blockchain capabilities through modular, type-safe tools for application development. - [**Aptos Extension**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15534): A development tool that enhances productivity and collaboration within the Aptos ecosystem. - [**Aptotic: Industrial Robotic Automation on Aptos 🤖**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16701): Provides MaaS for industrial automation, integrating blockchain for secure operations. ### **UI Challenge Prize Winners** - [**PlayStop**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16822): A social minigame platform merging digital asset ownership with real-time competition on Aptos. - [**EdenX**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/6955): Web3 learning platform featuring a Telegram bot for a gamified learning-to-earn experience. - [**Vortex**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17499): GameFi platform for player-to-player games with secure liquidity management on Aptos. ### **Best Public Goods Prize Winners** - [**Scaffold Move**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/13953): An open-source toolkit for developing dApps on Aptos, including deployment scripts and module hot reloads. - [**build 3 (fka Aptos Bounty App)**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17630): A decentralized labor market that supports task fulfillment with an analytics dashboard. - [**Aptos Extension**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15534) ### **Aptos Indexer Challenge with Nodit Prize Winners** - Panana Predictions - [**Wavefy Network - Decentralized Network for Generative AI Inference**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15025): Addresses AI memory issues using a P2P network for distributed model inference. - Compensate ### **Foresight's Choice: Consumer Applications Bounty Prize Winners** - BiUwU - Cook App - eVault - Antikythera - ChatEDU ### **Mirana's Bounty Prize Winners** - Sentra Restaking Protocol - BiUwU - FLock Move GPT ### **MEXC Venture's Choice Prize Winners** - [**AGDEX**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15926): A decentralized perpetual exchange for leveraged trading, featuring benefits like AGLP tokens. - EdenX - Panana Predictions - [**紅包拿來**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17220): Integrates traditional red envelope culture with blockchain for secure digital asset sharing. - [**Inbox-to-Earn using Telegram + Mizu**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16789): Monetizes Telegram inbox through Aptos token payments for prioritized messages. ### **Mizu Wallet's Telegram Integration Challenge Prize Winners** - AGDEX - Panana Predictions - [**Apt Date**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17393): A blockchain-based dating platform ensuring secure interactions with on-chain randomness for user matching. For comprehensive details on all projects, visit https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/code-collision/buidl. # **About the Organizer** ### **Aptos Foundation** Aptos Foundation is prominent in blockchain technology, offering a Layer 1 blockchain utilizing the Move programming language to enhance scalability. Achieving up to 30,000 transactions per second and processing 2 billion transactions daily, the foundation emphasizes transaction efficiency and security. Dedicated to continuous innovation, its mission focuses on evolving blockchain infrastructure with cost-effective and robust solutions. Aptos Foundation remains actively engaged in technological development, fostering a dynamic and secure digital ecosystem.

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# **Hackathon Summary** The [Hackmos 2024](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hackmos2024) event successfully concluded in Dubai, held alongside Cosmoverse 2024. It featured 53 registered projects and 101 participating developers. The hackathon provided a platform for both student and non-student teams, each allocated specific time slots for presentations, assessed by judging panels dedicated to various track categories. This event highlighted innovation within the Cosmos ecosystem, fostering networking among developers and blockchain enthusiasts. Participants were encouraged to undertake projects that demonstrated technological innovation and practical functionality. The event concluded with presentations evaluated on criteria such as technology innovation, functionality, usability, and security. By engaging with the wider crypto community, the hackathon showcased promising projects with potential for significant community impact and adoption. Set against Dubai's cultural backdrop, participants also had the opportunity to explore the locale. The hackathon attendees received non-transferable entry to the Cosmoverse conference, a forum for developments across the Cosmos ecosystem. The event fostered collaboration and competition, aiming to drive growth and exploration in blockchain project development. # **Hackathon Winners** ### **Interchain Prize Winners** - [**Wasm ICQ Datahub**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18068): Facilitates cross-chain data exchange without requiring architectural changes, using smart contracts on the Neutron blockchain. It is particularly suitable for financial protocols and analytics. - [**ZkResolution**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18096): Enhances DNS privacy through zero-knowledge proofs, providing secure lookups and ensuring interoperability between EVM and Cosmos ecosystems. - [**FractionXChange**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17974): Enables the fractionalization and rental of NFTs, allowing divisible tokens for shared asset access while maintaining asset exclusivity. - [**Cosmic Quest**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18078): Gamifies blockchain education with role-playing quests, integrating real interactions and on-chain credentials. - [**SupportMEow**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17976): Facilitates cat shelter donations through blockchain, using AI and IBC for image verification and blockchain inscription. - [**NAMI <> Mars Protocol Integration**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17984): Integrates NAMI and Mars Protocol for cross-chain savings, providing sustainable yields and stablecoin management. - [**InMail Treasury**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18108): Provides AI-driven treasury management with email interfaces, utilizing CosmWasm and Osmosis Smart Accounts for secured crypto management. - [**BreezeNode**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18114): Promotes energy-saving behaviors through a blockchain-powered smart energy management system, rewarding token-based incentives for reduced usage. - [**FreshCatch**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18120): Streamlines the seafood supply chain by connecting fishermen and markets, enhancing sustainability and efficiency through direct transactions. - [**LogoSpark - RECs Blockchain**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18118): Facilitates REC trading via a PoS blockchain, ensuring transparency and sustainability in renewable energy markets. ### **Cosmos Hub Prize Winners** - [**MEME HERO**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18067): A launchpad for meme tokens on Cosmos, using IBC for liquidity and customizable tokenomics within a gamified platform. - **Symbiosis** - [**Proof of Profit**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18105): Simulates trading environments to demonstrate verifiable profitability, securely attracting investment on-chain. - **Swift Notify: Cosmos Hub Newsletters** - **Wasm ICQ Datahub** ### **Babylon Prize Winners** - [**HWStaking**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18061): Integrates Ledger wallets for Bitcoin staking through Babylon, enhancing security and accessibility for stakers. ### **Warden Prize Winners** - **SupportMEow** - **InMail Treasury** - [**FedLearn**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18098): Enables private machine learning via decentralized federated learning and Warden Protocol integration. ### **Osmosis Prize Winners** - **InMail Treasury** - **Symbiosis** - [**Osmosis smart contract EOL**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18086): Provides secure crypto fund recovery through inactivity monitoring and nominee execution upon user incapacity. ### **Neutron Prize Winners** - **Wasm ICQ Datahub** - **Proof of Profit** - [**Neutron Drop protocol UI in TMA**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18103): Telegram app interfaces with Neutron Drop Protocol for seamless smart contract operations across networks. ### **Mantra Prize Winners** - [**TOKIFY Protocol**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18095): Manages real-world asset tokenization on the MANTRA Chain, enabling fractional ownership within a compliant, DAO-governed framework. - **FractionXChange** - [**mantrapy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18069): Enhances interactions with the Mantra chain through a versatile Python library, enabling extensibility in decentralized applications. ### **Agoric Bounty Prize Winners** - [**Zero mile**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17981): Develops a liquidity layer for seamless DeFi operations across blockchains, enhancing interoperability without traditional messaging. - **SupportMEow** - [**Agoric: Event Registration**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18112): Expands an event registration platform to support multi-blockchain transactions through Agoric integration. ### **Dora Factory Bounty Prize Winners** - [**ZKBugs**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18023): Focuses on bug detection in Circom circuits, ensuring optimal performance for cryptographic applications. - [**HACKMOS BOUNTY MINOR**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18041): Examines message chain verification vulnerabilities to enhance security in decentralized systems. To view all winning projects and details, visit [Hackmos 2024 Projects](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hackmos2024/buidl). # **About the Organizer** ### **Cosmoverse** Cosmoverse & Hackmos Dubai 2024 is a recognized entity within the technology and blockchain sectors, dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration. It is known for organizing engaging conferences and hackathons that bring together industry experts, developers, and enthusiasts to explore emerging trends and solutions. The organization's initiatives are aimed at advancing knowledge and practical applications of blockchain technology. Currently, it focuses on enhancing technological engagement and facilitating conversations to propel the industry forward.

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# **Hackathon Summary** The [Funding the Commons & Earth Commons Hackathon](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ftc-2024) concluded successfully, with 356 participants and 116 projects registered from various regions worldwide. Occurring from October 7 to November 7, 2024, the event targeted developing solutions for public goods funding through a hybrid format that combined online activities with optional in-person collaboration in Bangkok. Participants engaged in both ideation and prototyping stages, focusing on tracks such as regenerative finance, decentralized governance, and climate innovation. With the support of workshops and mentorship, the hackathon aimed to generate tools and methods for managing shared resources more effectively. Project evaluation criteria included innovation, impact, feasibility, functionality, collaboration, and presentation. The hackathon promoted global collaboration and creativity, aligning with its objective to enhance blockchain-based infrastructure and transform governance related to common resources, impacting sectors like ecosystems, academia, and public institutions. In summary, the hackathon provided an opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to the development of solutions for global challenges in public goods and environmental sustainability. # **Hackathon Winners** ### **Financial Inclusion by Stellar Prize Winners** - [**Freelii**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18601) - Facilitates financial inclusion through cost-efficient remittances using Stellar's blockchain, integrating with Telegram to simplify transactions for the unbanked in the Global South. - [**Ask Billy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18911) - Supports humanitarian efforts with blockchain-secured cash transfers and AI chatbots, enhancing aid distribution through community insights. - [**Stellar Mobile Money Bridge**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18913) - Connects mobile money systems with the Stellar blockchain, enhancing financial inclusion via seamless mobile money integration. ### **Decentralized AI by NEAR Prize Winners** - [**VielNetFL**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18948) - Offers a federated learning platform with Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, decentralized machine learning, coordinated via NEAR smart contracts. - [**FederNear**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18965) - Utilizes the NEAR blockchain for federated learning, encrypting model parameters to ensure secure, privacy-preserving decentralized training. - [**Delta**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18962) - A decentralized platform using AI to predict climate disasters, employing blockchain for fund allocation transparency and disaster relief. ### **Decentralized Storage by Filecoin Prize Winners** - [**ZkResolution**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18096) - Enhances DNS resolution privacy through a protocol using zero-knowledge proofs, supporting cross-chain compatibility and geographic optimization. - [**SovereignSearch**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18722) - A decentralized search engine prioritizing user data sovereignty, leveraging Storcha and Filecoin for immutable data storage and retrieval. - [**VielNetFL**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18948) - See detailed description under Decentralized AI by NEAR Prize Winners. ### **Environmental Impact by KlimaDAO Prize Winners** - [**Proof of Change**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17989) - Connects funds to environmental impacts using Ethereum attestations and satellite data for accountable climate finance. - [**PGAtlas**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18897) - An interactive platform that displays public goods projects with geolocation and blockchain attestation for better visibility and support. - [**0xFarms**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18749) - Integrates rural farming with urban AI-driven technology, utilizing blockchain for enhanced food security and transparency. - [**GreenLink**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18912) - No additional details provided. ### **Public Goods Funding Infrastructure Prize Winners** - [**Doogly**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18960) - A multichain donation platform that enhances crypto donation flexibility and tracking with blockchain certificates. - [**Dead Project Snipper**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18384) - Tool for evaluating blockchain project activity to aid grant allocation through automated data analysis. - [**IES (Impact Evaluation Service)**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18262) - Evaluates project impact using a blockchain platform, enabling retroactive funding and outcome measurement. - [**Counterfactually**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18929) - Utilizes synthetic control methodology to analyze intervention impacts in web3 for optimized capital allocation. - [**Ecosystem Vision**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17862) - Centralized dashboard providing AI-powered grant finder and standardized data integration for crypto funding opportunities. - [**GrantScan**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18899) - Indexes Web3 grant applications, offering a standardized, searchable database. - [**findabuilder**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18850) - AI-driven platform for locating builders with Talent Protocol data and smart query processing. - [**Buildooor**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18984) - Facilitates hackathon collaborations using a swipe-based interface for connecting builders. - [**Engagement.Vision**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18844) - Analyzes community engagement by integrating on-chain and off-chain data for comprehensive metrics. ### **Identity and Privacy by Holonym Prize Winners** - [**Refugee Identity Issuer**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18941) - Provides decentralized identity verification for refugees with blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs. - [**Trufy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18798) - A decentralized voting tool enhancing DAO governance with credential verification for secure voting. ### **Fullstack Decentralizations by Layer Prize Winners** - [**Builder's Dollar**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18381) - A stablecoin initiative for sustainable funding, integrating blockchain for project eligibility verification. ### **Trust and Authenticity by Numbers Protocol Prize Winners** - [**Jurdil**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18970) - Enhances election transparency in Indonesia through blockchain-secured image capture and smart contracts. - [**Infinity Book: Pet Heroes**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18704) - Collaborative digital book platform that uses blockchain for authenticity and unique digital asset generation. For more details, view all projects at the [Funding the Commons SEA Hackathon 2024](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ftc-2024/buidl). # **About the Organizer** ### **Funding the Commons** Funding the Commons focuses on accelerating blockchain-based infrastructure for public goods funding by connecting researchers, builders, and funders. The organization creates an ecosystem that bridges Web2, Web3, and academia, achieving impact through international conferences, builder residencies, and hackathons. Their initiatives include experimental funding rounds designed to support open-source public goods developers. Currently, their mission emphasizes fostering scaled human coordination that prioritizes the commons, supported by rigorous impact evaluations and continuous capital flows.

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Here are today's picks using my proprietary betting strategy at [Freebitcoin](https://freebitco.in/?r=51325722). For details about what Risk Balanced Odds Arbitrage is and why it works see https://stacker.news/items/342765/r/Undisciplined. For a hypothetical 1k-ish wager on each match, distribute your sats as follows: | Outcome 1 | Outcome 2 | Outcome 3 | Bet 1 | Bet 2 | Bet 3 | |--------------|-------------|--------------|-------|-------|-------| | Verona| Lazio| Draw | 200| 556| 345| | Napoli| Juventus| Draw | 476| 256| 303| | Lecce| Inter Milan| Draw | 105| 733| 182| | Juventus| AC Milan| Draw | 448| 286| 303| | Inter Milan| Empoli| Draw | 800| 71| 148| | Atalanta| Napoli| Draw | 435| 308| 294| | AC Milan| Parma| Draw | 770| 100| 167| | VfL Bochum| RB Leipzig| Draw | 270| 500| 278| | SC Freiburg| FC Bayern| Draw | 143| 723| 182| | RB Leipzig| Leverkusen| Draw | 278| 526| 263| | Leverkusen| Monchengladbach| Draw | 788| 91| 154| | FC Bayern| Wolfsburg| Draw | 857| 59| 125| | Dortmund| Werder| Draw | 620| 208| 222| I'm a little tight on time this morning, so I'll just note that the most recently completed two sets of RBOA made 54k on 52k of wagers. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/852423

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O dinheiro é a raiz de todo o mal ou o sangue vital de uma sociedade produtiva? Esta questão tem sido debatida por séculos, frequentemente com conclusões polarizadoras. Alguns veem a riqueza como corruptora e egoísta, enquanto outros a consideram como um catalisador do progresso humano. Francisco d’Anconia, em *A Revolta de Atlas*, de Ayn Rand, oferece uma defesa eloquente do dinheiro como uma ferramenta moral – enraizada na produção, no comércio voluntário e na engenhosidade humana. Este artigo é inspirado nesse icónico discurso para explorar a virtude do dinheiro e seu papel crucial na construção de uma sociedade justa e próspera. ### **Um Reflexo da Engenhosidade Humana** No cerne de sua existência, o dinheiro é uma ferramenta de troca – uma forma de os indivíduos trocarem valor por valor sem dependerem de sistemas de troca ineficientes. Mas o que dá valor ao dinheiro? É apenas uma questão de oferta e demanda ou existe algo mais profundo? Francisco d’Anconia faz a mesma pergunta: *“Você já se perguntou qual é a raiz do dinheiro?”* A resposta está na produção. O dinheiro surge da necessidade de bens e serviços que atendam às necessidades humanas. Quando criamos algo de valor – um produto, um serviço ou uma ideia – geramos um direito sobre o tempo, o esforço e os recursos de outros. Esse direito, frequentemente representado em moeda, reflecte os frutos do nosso trabalho e engenho ou criatividade. O dinheiro permite que os indivíduos se especializem, inovem e foquem no que fazem de melhor. Ele viabiliza a alocação eficiente de recursos, garantindo que bens e serviços sejam produzidos e comercializados de forma eficaz. Sem o dinheiro, a civilização ficaria paralisada nas ineficiências da troca directa, e as inovações que impulsionam o progresso humano seriam sufocadas. ### **Os Arquitectos da Riqueza** Quem cria riqueza? Contrariando o mito de que o dinheiro é acumulado às custas de outros, a riqueza tem origem nas mentes e nos esforços dos produtores. Empreendedores, inventores, agricultores e artistas são os verdadeiros arquitectos da prosperidade. Eles projectam os carros que dirigimos, os remédios que salvam vidas e as tecnologias que nos conectam. Como d’Anconia observou, *“Tente cultivar um grão de trigo sem o conhecimento que lhe foi deixado por homens que tiveram de descobri-lo pela primeira vez.”* A criação de riqueza exige pensamento, esforço e a capacidade de transformar matérias-primas em bens de valor. Apoiar esses produtores por meio do comércio voluntário não é apenas uma transacção, é um reconhecimento de sua contribuição para o bem comum. ### **A Base Ética da Civilização** O comércio voluntário não é apenas uma necessidade económica, é um princípio moral. Quando compra um produto, indica que valoriza a sua utilidade e que está disposto a trocar os seus esforços por ele. Quando alguém lhe vende esse produto, reconhece que o seu dinheiro - ganho através do seu próprio esforço - tem valor. Este reconhecimento mútuo de valor constitui a base de uma sociedade livre e ética. Numa sociedade moral, a riqueza flui para aqueles que criam valor através da inovação e do esforço. Em contrapartida, nas sociedades em que o comércio é coagido ou manipulado, a riqueza tende a concentrar-se nas mãos de poucos, conduzindo à desigualdade e à estagnação. ### **Mitos Sobre a Criação de Riqueza** O dinheiro tem sido frequentemente mal interpretado e difamado. Um dos equívocos mais persistentes é que a riqueza é criada pela exploração. Críticos argumentam que os ricos prosperam às custas dos pobres, mas isso ignora a natureza fundamental do comércio e da produção. A riqueza não é uma quantidade fixa a ser dividida. É criada por meio da inovação, do esforço e da troca voluntária. O discurso de d’Anconia desmonta esse mito: *“A riqueza é o produto da capacidade do homem de pensar.”* Considere um agricultor que cultiva trigo e o vende a um moleiro, que então produz farinha para um padeiro. Cada um contribui com valor e beneficia da troca. A criação de riqueza é um empreendimento cooperativo, não um jogo de soma zero. Outro mito é a ideia de que a riqueza herdada corrompe os indivíduos. Embora seja verdade que a riqueza não merecida pode destruir aqueles que não estão aptos a administrá-la, a culpa não é do dinheiro, mas do indivíduo. Como d’Anconia afirmou, *“Se um herdeiro é digno de seu dinheiro, ele serve-o; caso contrário, ele destrói-o.”* ### **Quando o Dinheiro É Corrompido: Lições da Corrupção** O dinheiro, como qualquer ferramenta, pode ser corrompido quando desvinculado das suas raízes morais. Sociedades que recompensam coerção, favoritismo e riqueza não merecida frequentemente caem em decadência moral e económica. Como d’Anconia alertou, *“Quando você vê que o dinheiro está a fluir para aqueles que negociam, não em bens, mas em favores... você pode saber que a sua sociedade está condenada.”* A corrupção corrói a confiança e mina os princípios do comércio voluntário. O excesso de regulação, o clientelismo e a inflação – características de um sistema monetário distorcido – penalizam os produtores enquanto recompensam a ineficiência e a manipulação. O dinheiro sólido, enraizado em valores tangíveis como o ouro, garante estabilidade e justiça. Em contraste, os sistemas de moeda fiduciária, controlados por caprichos políticos, convidam à instabilidade económica e ao descontentamento social. ### **Barómetro Moral da Sociedade** O dinheiro serve como um barómetro da virtude de uma sociedade. Numa sociedade moral, a riqueza flui para aqueles que criam valor através da inovação e do esforço. Numa sociedade corrupta, a riqueza é tomada pela força ou pelo favoritismo, levando a uma corrida para o fundo. Como d'Anconia eloquentemente afirmou, *"Sempre que os destruidores aparecem entre os homens, começam por destruir o dinheiro, pois o dinheiro é a proteção dos homens e a base de uma existência moral. ”* As sociedades que respeitam os princípios morais do dinheiro - razão, comércio e troca voluntária - prosperam. Aquelas que abandonam estes princípios caem no caos. ### **Reivindicar a Virtude do Dinheiro** Para reconstruir uma sociedade próspera e justa, temos de recuperar a virtude do dinheiro. Isto começa com a compreensão de que o dinheiro não é inerentemente bom ou mau; a sua moralidade reside na forma como é ganho e utilizado. Quando enraizado na produção e no comércio voluntário, o dinheiro torna-se um símbolo do engenho e da cooperação humanos. O discurso de D'Anconia recorda-nos o que está em jogo: *"Até que e a menos que descubram que o dinheiro é a raiz de todo o bem, estão a pedir a vossa própria destruição. ”* Celebremos os produtores, os inovadores e os empresários que impulsionam o progresso. Rejeitemos os saqueadores e os esbanjadores que procuram distorcer o objectivo moral do dinheiro. Ao fazê-lo, podemos criar um mundo onde a prosperidade e a liberdade andam de mãos dadas - um mundo onde o dinheiro, longe de ser a raiz do mal, é um testemunho do melhor que há em nós. Na era digital actual, temos a oportunidade de experimentar este ideal de dinheiro sólido na sua forma mais pura. **Bitcoin**, com a sua natureza descentralizada, transacções transparentes e resistência à manipulação, incorpora os princípios do verdadeiro dinheiro que d'Anconia defendia. Ao abraçar Bitcoin como uma reserva de valor, meio de troca e unidade de conta, podemos promover o comércio voluntário, aumentar a **liberdade económica** e construir uma sociedade mais justa. À medida que os pioneiros de Bitcoin continuam a adoptar, inovar e a melhorar esta tecnologia, estão a aproximar-nos de um futuro em que o dinheiro está verdadeiramente nas mãos do povo, em vez dos caprichos dos governos e das elites financeiras. --- #bitcoin #aynRand #moneySpeech _Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@didwee?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Didier Weemaels</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/5-banknote-ZKVBM2_Dp84?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a>_

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Fear is an inevitable part of life, a natural response to the unknown. While it serves as a warning signal, fear also acts as a barrier, keeping us confined to comfort zones and preventing us from realizing our potential. Avoiding fear doesn’t eliminate it—it amplifies its control over us. The only way to grow is to face fear head-on, transforming it from a limitation into a stepping stone. --- ### **Understanding the Nature of Fear** Fear is both a teacher and a roadblock, depending on how we respond to it: - **Fear as a Teacher**: It highlights areas where we have the potential to grow and evolve. - **Fear as a Roadblock**: Left unchecked, fear traps us in a cycle of avoidance, creating imaginary walls that limit our lives. - **Fear’s Illusions**: Often, the reality of what we fear is far less daunting than what our minds imagine. --- ### **Why Facing Fear is Essential** Fear guards the gates to growth and fulfillment. Confronting it leads to profound personal transformations: 1. **Freedom from Constraints**: Overcoming fear liberates you, opening the door to endless opportunities. 2. **Confidence Building**: Every fear faced strengthens your belief in yourself, making future challenges less intimidating. 3. **Growth Beyond Comfort**: Growth lies in discomfort. Facing fear helps you expand your boundaries and redefine what’s possible. 4. **A Life Without Regrets**: Avoiding fear leads to missed opportunities and long-lasting regret. Facing it ensures you seize the moment. --- ### **The Hidden Costs of Avoiding Fear** Fear feeds on avoidance, growing stronger over time. Its effects include: - **Paralyzing Action**: Fear stops you from taking the first step, delaying or derailing your dreams. - **Narrowing Perspective**: It blinds you to opportunities by focusing your mind on worst-case scenarios. - **Lost Potential**: Every fear you avoid creates a limit on your potential, confining you to a smaller life than you deserve. --- ### **Practical Steps to Overcome Fear** Facing fear doesn’t mean erasing it—it means taking action despite it. Here’s how to start: 1. **Name It**: Clearly identify your fear. Naming it helps demystify its power. 2. **Break It Down**: Divide the challenge into smaller, manageable steps. Tackling one piece at a time builds momentum. 3. **Reframe Failure**: View failure not as an endpoint but as a lesson. Each setback is a stepping stone to success. 4. **Take Consistent Action**: Even small steps toward facing your fear weaken its grip. Action builds confidence and reduces anxiety. --- ### **The Rewards of Confronting Fear** When you face fear, the transformation is profound: - **Confidence**: You prove to yourself that you’re capable of more than you imagined. - **Freedom**: Fear loses its power, leaving you free to pursue your dreams. - **Limitless Potential**: Each fear faced expands your horizons, turning challenges into opportunities. --- ### **Final Thought: Fear as a Catalyst for Growth** Fear is not the enemy—it’s a challenge designed to push you beyond your limits. The fears you avoid today will become the boundaries of your life tomorrow. But the fears you confront will set you free, allowing you to grow into your best self. The next time fear arises, don’t shrink back. Step forward. Face it. Because on the other side of fear lies everything you’ve ever dreamed of—and more.

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Offering MVP Development services and teams to create quick yet powerful MVPs of your digital idea. Build your investor and user-ready MVPs with Agicent! An MVP is more than just a test—it’s the starting line for your vision and the first promise you make to your users. That’s why we don’t just build MVPs; we craft them to be resilient, adaptable, and future-ready, even if we’re startinag with just a few core features. After more than a decade of helping 500+ startups and SMBs, we know how to create MVPs that shine today and grow with you tomorrow. Our MVP Development Services Offerings 1. Prototype Designing Before diving into development, we create interactive prototypes to help you visualize your idea, refine its features, and gather feedback from stakeholders and potential users. This ensures the MVP’s design aligns with your vision and also saves time during development. 2. Pilot MVP Development We focus on building a functional, minimal version of your product to test core features in real-world scenarios, ensuring you get valuable insights with minimal investment. 3. Feasibility Analysis Our team conducts thorough market and technical feasibility studies to ensure your MVP is aligned with demand and can be built efficiently with the right tools and technologies. 4. User-Centric Design We prioritize designing intuitive and engaging UX/UI that resonates with your target audience, creating a seamless experience from the start. 5. Custom Development Every product is unique, and so is our approach. Using modern technologies, reusable libraries, and scalable architecture, we tailor your MVP to meet your specific goals and adapt to future needs. MVP Solutions by Agicent Every industry has unique needs, and we specialize in crafting tailored MVPs that cater to specific market demands. At Agicent, we’ve developed MVPs across diverse industries, combining deep domain expertise with cutting-edge technology. E-Commerce MVP Solutions Launch your online store quickly with core features like product listings, payment gateways, and user-friendly navigation. We’ve built scalable MVPs for eCommerce startups that later evolved into full-fledged marketplaces. Social Media MVP Solutions Develop community-driven platforms with essential social features like profiles, feeds, and messaging. From niche networks to global platforms, we help you create scalable and engaging social media MVPs. Why Choose Us for MVP Development? I hope you also believe that creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) isn’t just about development—it’s about crafting a strategic launchpad that minimizes risks, maximizes impact, and accelerates market entry. And, we keep all in mind while building an MVP. So let’s see why startups and enterprises consistently choose us for their MVP development: 1. Tailored MVP Development Strategy We know that every startup or enterprise is unique. So, our team invests time in understanding your vision, market dynamics, and user expectations to create an MVP roadmap tailored to your specific needs. From defining core features to ensuring scalability, every step of our process is designed with precision. 2. Proven Expertise with Successful MVPs With a portfolio featuring MVPs like Irth (featured for its impactful solution for women of color), HASfit (a leading fitness app), Wellcure, and more we bring hands-on experience across diverse industries. Our solutions have helped startups attract funding, build user bases, and grow into successful businesses. Source: https://www.agicent.com/mvp-development-services

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# **Hackathon 总结** [Aptos Code Collision Hackathon](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/code-collision) 圆满结束，吸引了658个注册项目和来自全球2,658名开发者参与。该Hackathon以混合格式进行，旨在通过研讨会和训练营推进Aptos平台上Web3发展的区块链创新。 活动提供超过500,000美元的奖金，吸引了众多热衷于创建有意义应用程序的参与者。评审由行业专家进行，包括来自Aptos Labs的Mo Shaikh和Avery Ching，以及其他著名区块链和投资公司领导人。 Hackathon 突出展示了Aptos技术，如Keyless用户认证和链上随机性，支持开发人员创建安全高效的应用。通过提供详尽的参与者手册，增强了新手和高级用户的学习和开发。活动展示了显著的参与和有前景的创新，旨在增强Aptos区块链生态系统。 # **Hackathon 获奖者** ### **DeFi / RWA 奖项获奖者** - [**Panana Predictions**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16813)：一个通过Aptos智能合约进行事件预测的去中心化平台，提供透明交易和社区治理市场。 - [**Sentra Restaking Protocol**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17617)：通过再抵押层加强Aptos安全性，提供池化安全和可定制惩罚措施。 - [**Legato**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16659)：利用AI进行BTC价格预测并使用智能合约管理流动性池的DeFi市场平台。 - [**eVault**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16003)：结合DeFi和TradFi，为Aptos上的未服务社区提供金融服务。 - [**MeowFi**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16628)：使用NFT作为贷款抵押品，支持Aptos上的透明借贷。 ### **游戏 / NFTs 奖项获奖者** - [**Jeton**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16033)：使用zk-SNARKs确保公平的Aptos去中心化扑克平台。 - [**On-Chain Treasure Hunt Multiplayer!**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17434)：完全链上游戏，利用智能合约确保透明机制和奖励。 - [**Forged Realms - IP Incubation with Games**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16825)：通过代币化和社区驱动的方法支持游戏IP孵化。 - [**Aptos Legacy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16606)：在Aptos上提供代币化资产增强玩家所有权的3D RPG游戏。 - [**appToss Friends**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16020)：提供链上赌场基础设施，利用流动性池和好友注册表。 ### **AI / DePIN 奖项获奖者** - [**ChatEDU**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17476)：利用AI支持的教育系统，通过区块链积分激励内容共享。 - [**Unity Network**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16826)：通过联邦学习协议促进AI模型的数据货币化。 - [**ProxiRun**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16608)：通过Aptos智能合约管理的去中心化计算市场。 - [**FLock Move GPT**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17281)：使用高级调优和分类方法训练符合Aptos编码标准的大型语言模型（LLM）。 - [**Antikythera**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17612)：通过执行交易和识别实时机会来增强Aptos交互的AI代理。 ### **社交奖项获奖者** - [**Cook App**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16797)：基于Telegram的应用，通过区块链支持的滑动界面策划加密新闻。 - [**BiUwU**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16632)：直播平台，特色包括AI驱动的影响者和互动的区块链支持参与。 - [**FundMate**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16821)：提供社交消息传递和加密交易的平台，具有去中心化支付管理。 - [**Enthro**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16423)：利用区块链增强视频内容创建以促进市场增长机会。 - [**StreamAd**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17622)：一个专注于Twitter的平台，通过智能合约自动化管理活动和奖励分发。 ### **意外奖项获奖者** - [**ActionX**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/14572)：通过将流程转化为可操作链接简化区块链交互。 - [**Compensate**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17562)：运用零知识证明，实现安全透明薪水交易的工资管理创新。 - [**Khizab**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16769)：提供反应式区块链能力，通过模块化、类型安全的工具进行应用开发。 - [**Aptos Extension**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15534)：提升Aptos生态系统内生产力和协作的开发工具。 - [**Aptotic: Industrial Robotic Automation on Aptos 🤖**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16701)：通过区块链集成安全操作，为工业自动化提供MaaS。 ### **UI 挑战奖项获奖者** - [**PlayStop**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16822)：一个社交小游戏平台，结合数字资产所有权和实时竞赛。 - [**EdenX**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/6955)：一个Web3学习平台，特色包含通过Telegram bot进行游戏化学习赚钱体验。 - [**Vortex**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17499)：为玩家对玩家游戏提供安全流动性管理的GameFi平台。 ### **最佳公共利益奖项获奖者** - [**Scaffold Move**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/13953)：一个开发Aptos上dApps的开源工具包，包括部署脚本和模块热重载。 - [**build 3 (fka Aptos Bounty App)**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17630)：支持任务完成并附带分析仪表板的去中心化劳动力市场。 - [**Aptos Extension**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15534) ### **Aptos Indexer Challenge with Nodit 奖项获奖者** - Panana Predictions - [**Wavefy Network - Decentralized Network for Generative AI Inference**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15025)：使用P2P网络解决AI内存问题，实现分布式模型推理。 - Compensate ### **远见选择：消费者应用程序悬赏奖项获奖者** - BiUwU - Cook App - eVault - Antikythera - ChatEDU ### **Mirana悬赏奖项获奖者** - Sentra Restaking Protocol - BiUwU - FLock Move GPT ### **MEXC Venture's 选择奖项获奖者** - [**AGDEX**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/15926)：一个用于杠杆交易的去中心化永久交易平台，特点包括AGLP代币。 - EdenX - Panana Predictions - [**紅包拿來**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17220)：将传统红包文化与区块链结合，实现安全的数字资产分享。 - [**Inbox-to-Earn using Telegram + Mizu**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16789)：通过Aptos代币支付优先消息，货币化Telegram收件箱。 ### **Mizu Wallet's Telegram Integration Challenge 奖项获奖者** - AGDEX - Panana Predictions - [**Apt Date**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17393)：通过区块链确保互动安全的约会平台，使用链上随机性进行用户匹配。 有关所有项目的详细信息，请访问 https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/code-collision/buidl。 # **关于组织者** ### **Aptos Foundation** Aptos Foundation 在区块链技术领域占有重要地位，提供一个采用Move编程语言的Layer 1区块链以增强可扩展性。其每秒可处理高达30,000笔交易，并每日处理20亿笔交易，该基金会重视交易效率和安全性。致力于持续创新，其使命是通过成本效益高且稳健的解决方案演进区块链基础设施。Aptos Foundation 积极投入技术开发，促进动感和安全的数字生态系统。

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# **Hackathon 总结** [Hackmos 2024](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hackmos2024) 活动在迪拜圆满结束，作为 Cosmoverse 2024 的一部分，该活动吸引了 53 个注册项目和 101 位开发者参与。Hackathon 为学生和非学生团队提供了展示平台，每个团队在特定时间段展示项目，由针对不同赛道类别的评审小组进行评估。此次活动展现了 Cosmos 生态系统的创新成果，促进了开发者与区块链爱好者之间的交流。 参与者被鼓励开发展示技术创新和实用功能的项目。活动的结束阶段，项目展示以技术创新、功能性、可用性和安全性为评估标准。通过接触更广泛的加密社区，Hackathon 展示了具有显著社区影响力和采纳潜力的有前景项目。 在迪拜的文化背景下，参与者还有机会探索当地环境。Hackathon 参会者获得非可转让的 Cosmoverse 会议入场券，这是一个围绕 Cosmos 生态系统发展的论坛。活动促进了协作和竞争，旨在推动区块链项目开发的增长和探索。 # **Hackathon 获奖者** ### **Interchain 奖获奖者** - [**Wasm ICQ Datahub**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18068)：在 Neutron 区块链上使用智能合约，促进跨链数据交换，无需进行架构更改，特别适用于金融协议和分析。 - [**ZkResolution**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18096)：通过零知识证明提高 DNS 隐私，提供安全查询并确保 EVM 和 Cosmos 生态系统之间的互操作性。 - [**FractionXChange**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17974)：实现 NFT 的分割和租赁，允许可分割代币用于共享资产访问，同时保持资产排他性。 - [**Cosmic Quest**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18078)：通过角色扮演任务游戏化区块链教育，结合实际互动和链上凭证。 - [**SupportMEow**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17976)：通过区块链促进猫舍捐赠，使用 AI 和 IBC 进行图像验证和区块链铭文。 - [**NAMI <> Mars Protocol Integration**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17984)：将 NAMI 和 Mars Protocol 集成，用于跨链储蓄，提供可持续收益和稳定币管理。 - [**InMail Treasury**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18108)：提供基于 AI 的金库管理和电子邮件接口，利用 CosmWasm 和 Osmosis 智能账户进行安全的加密管理。 - [**BreezeNode**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18114)：通过区块链驱动的智能能源管理系统，促进节能行为，针对减少使用提供基于代币的奖励。 - [**FreshCatch**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18120)：通过直接交易连接渔民和市场，简化海鲜供应链，提升可持续性和效率。 - [**LogoSpark - RECs Blockchain**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18118)：通过 PoS 区块链进行 REC 交易，确保可再生能源市场的透明度和可持续性。 ### **Cosmos Hub 奖获奖者** - [**MEME HERO**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18067)：在 Cosmos 上为 meme 代币提供启动平台，使用 IBC 提供流动性，并在游戏化平台中实现可定制的代币经济学。 - **Symbiosis** - [**Proof of Profit**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18105)：模拟交易环境以展示可验证的盈利能力，安全地在链上吸引投资。 - **Swift Notify: Cosmos Hub Newsletters** - **Wasm ICQ Datahub** ### **Babylon 奖获奖者** - [**HWStaking**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18061)：通过 Babylon 集成 Ledger 钱包进行比特币质押，提高质押者的安全性和可访问性。 ### **Warden 奖获奖者** - **SupportMEow** - **InMail Treasury** - [**FedLearn**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18098)：通过去中心化的联邦学习和 Warden Protocol 集成实现私有机器学习。 ### **Osmosis 奖获奖者** - **InMail Treasury** - **Symbiosis** - [**Osmosis smart contract EOL**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18086)：通过非活动监控和用户无法操作时的委托执行，提供安全的加密基金回收。 ### **Neutron 奖获奖者** - **Wasm ICQ Datahub** - **Proof of Profit** - [**Neutron Drop protocol UI in TMA**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18103)：Telegram 应用接口与 Neutron Drop Protocol 集成，实现跨网络无缝智能合约操作。 ### **Mantra 奖获奖者** - [**TOKIFY Protocol**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18095)：在 MANTRA 链上管理现实世界资产代币化，允许在合规、DAO 治理的框架下实现部分所有权。 - **FractionXChange** - [**mantrapy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18069): 通过功能强大的 Python 库增强与 Mantra 链的交互，实现去中心化应用的可扩展性。 ### **Agoric Bounty 奖获奖者** - [**Zero mile**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17981)：开发一个流动性层，用于在区块链之间实现无传统消息传递的无缝 DeFi 操作，提高互操作性。 - **SupportMEow** - [**Agoric: Event Registration**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18112)：扩展活动注册平台，通过 Agoric 集成支持多区块链交易。 ### **Dora Factory Bounty 奖获奖者** - [**ZKBugs**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18023)：专注于 Circom 电路中的错误检测，确保密码学应用的最佳性能。 - [**HACKMOS BOUNTY MINOR**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18041)：检查消息链验证漏洞，以提高去中心化系统的安全性。 查看所有获奖项目和详细信息，请访问 [Hackmos 2024 Projects](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hackmos2024/buidl)。 # **关于组织者** ### **Cosmoverse** Cosmoverse & Hackmos Dubai 2024 是技术和区块链领域的知名社区，致力于推动Cosmos区块链的创新和合作，以组织吸引人的会议和 Hackathon 而闻名，将行业专家、开发人员和爱好者聚集在一起，探索新兴趋势和解决方案。该组织的举措旨在推进区块链技术的知识和实践应用。目前，其重点是加强技术参与，促进对话以推动行业向前发展。

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# **Hackathon 总结** [Funding the Commons & Earth Commons Hackathon](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ftc-2024) 从10月7日到11月7日举行，吸引了356名开发者注册116个项目。活动专注于为公共物品融资创造解决方案，重点是再生金融、去中心化治理和气候创新。主要在线上进行的Hackathon在11月6日和7日于曼谷举行了一次可选的线下会议，以促进全球协作。 参与者最初在一个包括每周挑战的创意阶段进行，然后发展到原型开发。Hackathon提供了指导和研讨会访问，评审标准集中在创新性、影响力和可行性。虽然未详细介绍具体项目，但大量的参与显示了对目标领域的浓厚兴趣。 该Hackathon由Funding the Commons与Earth Commons共同组织，前者倡导基于区块链的公共物品基础设施，后者强调自然资源治理。通过吸引多元化的全球社区，该活动旨在推动公共物品管理和管理方面的系统性变革。 # **Hackathon 获奖者** ### **Stellar奖项的金融普惠** - [**Freelii**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18601) 使用Stellar的区块链来促进安全且具成本效益的汇款，并通过Telegram增加全球南方地区的可访问性。 - [**Ask Billy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18911) 利用AI、调查和区块链促进人道主义援助，改善影响评估和安全转账。 - [**Stellar Mobile Money Bridge**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18913) 将移动支付与Stellar集成，简化跨境交易并解决金融碎片化问题。 ### **NEAR奖项的去中心化AI** - [**VielNetFL**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18948) 是一个使用NEAR智能合约和IPFS的安全联邦学习平台，通过先进的加密技术确保数据隐私。 - [**FederNear**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18965) 提供基于NEAR区块链的隐私保护联邦学习，采用Pedersen承诺进行加密模型训练。 - [**Delta**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18962) 是一个利用去中心化AI和区块链预测灾害并透明管理资金的灾难救援平台。 ### **Filecoin奖项的去中心化存储** - [**ZkResolution**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18096) 作为一个使用零知识证明的DNS隐私协议运行，实现EVM和Cosmos生态系统之间的跨链能力。 - [**SovereignSearch**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18722) 是一个去中心化搜索引擎，专注于隐私的数据检索，使用Storcha和Filecoin Lassie进行安全存储。 ### **KlimaDAO奖项的环境影响** - [**Proof of Change**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17989) 基于验证结果为气候项目提供资金，使用以太坊进行状态变更验证和IPFS进行文档记录。 - [**PGAtlas**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18897) 是一个互动平台，连接用户与全球公共物品项目，通过地理定位和Celo网络进行捐赠。 - [**0xFarms**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18749) 通过AI驱动的农场和区块链众筹提高粮食安全，支持农村和城市农业倡议。 - [**GreenLink**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18912) 是一个利用区块链进行安全数据处理和激励回收的废物管理平台。 ### **公共物品融资基础设施奖项** - [**Doogly**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18960) 通过Allo协议简化加密捐赠，支持多链和多代币交易，以NFT证书确认捐赠。 - [**Dead Project Snipper**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18384) 评估区块链项目活动以识别不活跃项目，并通过机器学习优化资助分配。 - [**IES(Impact Evaluation Service)**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18262) 激励基于区块链的影响评估，促进项目资助的链上评估。 - [**Counterfactually**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18929) 使用合成控制方法分析web3干预措施的影响，以便为决策提供信息。 - [**Ecosystem Vision**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17862) 提供一个集中式仪表盘，用于评估加密资助的影响，整合来自不同资助计划的数据。 - [**GrantScan: Indexing all Grant Applications Ever in Web3**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18899) 是一个索引Web3资助申请的搜索引擎，可增强数据访问和验证。 ### **Holonym奖项的身份和隐私** - [**Refugee Identity Issuer**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18941) 利用区块链、零知识证明和生物识别数据为难民提供去中心化身份验证。 - [**Trufy**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18798) 通过基于凭证的影响增强DAO投票，提供多样化模式以改善决策质量。 ### **Layer奖项的全栈去中心化** - [**Builder's Dollar**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18381) 是一种用于资助Optimism Foundation项目的收益稳定币，集成AAVE以获得收益。 ### **Numbers Protocol奖项的信任和真实性** - [**Jurdil - Community-Based Election Recap Utilizing Blockchain Technology with Captures**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18970) 通过区块链和媒体验证增强印度尼西亚的选举透明度。 - [**Infinity Book: Pet Heroes**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/18704) 是一个使用区块链内容验证和AI增强的故事创作的数字书籍平台。 如需更多详细信息及探索所有项目，请访问[此处](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ftc-2024/buidl)。 # **关于组织者** ### **Funding the Commons** Funding the Commons 致力于加速区块链基础设施在公共物品融资中的发展。通过培育一个涉及Web2、Web3、学术界、公共部门、慈善业和行业的多元化生态系统，该组织旨在推动公共物品管理中的系统性变革。其重要举措包括举办国际会议、建设者驻场项目和Hackathon，同时通过实验性资金轮次为开源项目提供资本。其使命集中于增强人类协调，以优先保护公共物品，并以影响评估系统和可持续资本流动为支持。

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# **Hackathon 总结** [v4 Hookathon: PancakeSwap x Brevis Hackathon](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/v4hookathon) 吸引了116名开发者和26个项目。作为50万美元开发者计划的一部分，本次Hackathon旨在促进PancakeSwap v4生态系统的创新，重点开发使用Brevis ZK-Coprocessor的Hooks。提供了40,000美元的奖金池，以激励解决流动性管理和智能合约功能中的挑战。 Hackathon 侧重于开发健全、用户友好且无需信任的Hooks。参与者探索了动态费用结构、主动流动性管理和独享访问池等应用。开放式赛道鼓励了多样化和创新的解决方案。关键创新领域包括流动性激励机制、做市机器人和身份验证池。 总体而言，Hackathon提升了PancakeSwap v4平台上的参与度和开发，获奖者于2023年10月24日公布。通过工作坊和资源促进了社区学习，推进了开发者之间的技术讨论和协作。 # **Hackathon 获奖者** **1. [Smart Liquidity Hook (Stable)](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16770)** - 该项目优化了稳定币对的流动性提供者奖励，使其能够同时从流动性提供和借贷中获利。 **奖金：** $12,000 **2. [OG Boost](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16633)** - 通过根据其他AMM的交换费按比例分配奖励来支持激励提供者，并在增加流动性时存储LP头寸。 **奖金：** $10,000 **3. [Superfluid Swapper](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16804)** - 利用零知识证明技术和市场分析形成自适应流动性池系统。 **奖金：** $8,000 **4. [VWAP Dynamic Fee Hook](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16733)** - 根据其对成交量加权平均价格（VWAP）的影响调整交换费，创造了对流动性提供者、交换者和PancakeSwap生态系统有益的反馈回路。 **奖金：** $6,000 **5. [PADO Hook](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16589)** - 使用链上和链下数据预言机验证用户交易证明，增强了精准度和隐私性以实现有效的用户目标定位。 **奖金：** $4,000 欲获取更多信息，请访问[DoraHacks](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/v4hookathon/buidl)查看所有项目。 # **关于组织者：** ### **PancakeSwap** PancakeSwap是一个领先的多链去中心化交易所（DEX），支持包括以太坊、BNB Chain和Polygon zkEVM等区块链的无缝交易。自2020年推出以来，PancakeSwap 已实现8000亿美元的总交易量，并拥有20亿美元的锁定流动性。拥有超过200万活跃用户，其低费用和用户友好的界面得到了广泛认可。该平台的重点是提供一个灵活的加密生态系统交易体验，同时培育一个强大而充满活力的社区。

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# **Hackathon Summary** The [v4 Hookathon: PancakeSwap x Brevis Hackathon](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/v4hookathon) featured 116 developers and 26 projects. As part of the $500K Developer Program, the hackathon aimed to foster innovation within the PancakeSwap v4 ecosystem, emphasizing the development of Hooks using the Brevis ZK-Coprocessor. A $40,000 prize pool was offered to incentivize solutions targeting challenges in liquidity management and smart contract functionalities. The hackathon focused on developing robust, user-friendly, and trustless Hooks. Participants explored applications such as dynamic fee structures, active liquidity management, and exclusive-access pools. The open track format encouraged diverse and creative solutions. Key innovation areas included mechanisms for liquidity incentivization, market-making bots, and identity-verified pools. Overall, the hackathon increased engagement and development on the PancakeSwap v4 platform, with winners announced on October 24, 2023. It facilitated community learning through workshops and resources, advancing technical discussions and collaboration among developers. # **Hackathon Winners** **1. [Smart Liquidity Hook (Stable)](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16770)** - This project optimizes rewards for Liquidity Providers in stablecoin pairs, enabling concurrent profit from both liquidity provision and lending. **Prize:** $12,000 **2. [OG Boost](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16633)** - It supports Incentive Providers by allocating rewards proportionally based on swap fees from other AMMs, storing LP positions as liquidity is added. **Prize:** $10,000 **3. [Superfluid Swapper](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16804)** - Utilizes zero-knowledge proof technology and market analysis to form an adaptive liquidity pool system. **Prize:** $8,000 **4. [VWAP Dynamic Fee Hook](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16733)** - Adjusts swap fees according to their influence on the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP), creating a beneficial feedback loop for Liquidity Providers, Swappers, and the PancakeSwap ecosystem. **Prize:** $6,000 **5. [PADO Hook](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16589)** - Employs on-chain and off-chain data oracles to validate user transaction proofs, enhancing accuracy and privacy for effective user targeting. **Prize:** $4,000 For further information, view all projects at [DoraHacks](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/v4hookathon/buidl). # **About the Organizer** ### **PancakeSwap** PancakeSwap is a leading multichain decentralized exchange (DEX), facilitating seamless transactions across blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon zkEVM. Since its launch in 2020, PancakeSwap has achieved $800 billion in total trading volume and maintains $2 billion in locked liquidity. It serves over 2 million active users, recognized for its low fees and user-friendly interface. The platform's primary focus is on providing a versatile trading experience within the crypto ecosystem while fostering a robust and vibrant community.

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Humans want the resources of other humans. I want the food that the supermarket owns so that I can eat it. Before buying it, I wanted the house that I now own. And before that, someone wanted to build a house on that plot of land, which was owned by someone else first. Most of the activities we engage in during our lifetime revolve around extracting something from someone else. There are two basic modalities to getting the resources of someone else. The first, the simplest, and the one that has dominated the majority of human history, is force. Conquer people, kill them, beat them up and take their stuff, force them into slavery and make them do your work. It’s a somewhat effective strategy. This can also be more subtle, by using coercive and fraudulent methods to trick people into giving you their resources. Let’s call this modality the looter approach. The second is trade. In the world of trade, I can only extract resources from someone else when they willingly give them to me in exchange for something else of value. This can be barter of value for value, payment in money, built-up goodwill, favors, charity (exchanging resources for the benefit you receive for helping someone else), and more. In order to participate in this modality, you need to create your own valuable resources that other people want to trade for. Let’s call this the producer approach. The producer approach is better for society in every conceivable way. The looter approach causes unnecessary destruction, pushes production into ventures that don’t directly help anyone (like making more weapons), and rewards people for their ability to inflict harm. By contrast, the producer approach rewards the ability to meet the needs of others and causes resources to end up in the hands of those who value them the most. Looter philosophy is rooted in the concept of the zero sum game, the mistaken belief that I can only have more if someone else has less. By contrast, the producer philosophy correctly identifies the fact that we can *all* end up better by producing more goods in more efficient ways. We live in our modern world of relatively widespread luxury because producers have made technological leaps—for their own self-serving motives—that have improved everyone’s ability to produce more goods going forward. Think of the steam engine, electricity, computing power, and more. # A producer-only world It would be wonderful to live in a world in which there are no looters. We all produce, we all trade, everyone receives more value than they give, and there is no wasted energy or destruction from the use of force. Think about how wonderful it could be\! We wouldn’t need militaries, allowing a massive amount of productive capacity to be channeled into things that make everyone’s lives better. We wouldn’t need police. Not only would that free up more resources, but would remove the threat of improper use of force by the state against citizens. The list goes on and on. I believe many economists—especially Austrian economists—are cheering for that world. I agree with them on the cheering. It’s why things like Donald Trump’s plans for tariffs are so horrific in their eyes. Tariffs introduce an artificial barrier between nations, impeding trade, preventing the peaceful transfer of resources, and leading to a greater likelihood of armed conflict. There’s only one problem with this vision, and it’s also based in economics: game theory. # Game theory and looters Imagine I’m a farmer. I’m a great farmer, I have a large plot of land, I run my operations efficiently, and I produce huge amounts of food. I sell that food into the marketplace, and with that money I’m able to afford great resources from other people, who willingly trade them to me because they value the money more than their own resources. For example, how many T-shirts does the clothing manufacturer need? Instead of his 1,000th T-shirt, he’d rather sell it for $5 and buy some food. While I’m really great as a farmer, I’m not very good as a fighter. I have no weapons training, I keep no weapons on my property, and I dislike violence. And finally, there’s a strong, skilled, unethical person down the street. He could get a job with me on the farm. For back-breaking work 8 hours a day, I’ll pay him 5% of my harvest. Or, by contrast, he could act like the mafia, demand a “protection fee” of 20%, and either beat me up, beat up my family, or cause harm to my property, if I don’t pay it. In other words, he could be a producer and get 5% in exchange for hard work, or be a looter and get 20% in exchange for easy (and, likely for him, fun) work. As described, the game theoretic choice is clear. So how do we stop a producer world from devolving back into a looter world? # Deterrence There’s only one mechanism I’m aware of for this, and it’s deterrence. As the farmer, I made a mistake. I *should* get weapons training. I *should* keep weapons on my farm. I *should* be ready to defend myself and my property. Because if I don’t, game theory ultimately predicts that all trade will collapse, and society as we know it will crumble. I don’t necessarily have to have the power of deterrence myself. I could hire a private security company, once again allowing the producer world to work out well. I trade something of lesser value (some money) for something I value more (the protection afforded by private security). If I’m lucky, that security company will never need to do anything, because the mere *threat* of their presence is sufficient. And in modern society, we generally hope to rely on the government police force to provide this protection. There are easy ways to defeat the ability of deterrence to protect our way of life. The simplest is to defang it. Decriminalize violent and destructive acts, for example. Remove the consequences for bad, looter behavior, and you will incentivize looting. This is far from a theoretical discussion. We’ve seen the clear outcome in California, which has decriminalized theft under $950, resulting—in a completely predictable way—in more theft, stores closing, and an overall erosion of producer philosophy. And in California, this is even worse. Those who try to be their own deterrence, by arming themselves and protecting their rights, are often the targets of government force instead of the looters. I’m guessing this phrasing has now split my reading audience into three groups. Group A agrees wholly with what I’m saying. Group B believes what I’ve just written is pure evil and garbage. Group C initially disagreed with my statements, but has an open mind and is willing to consider a different paradigm. The next section is targeted at groups A and C. Group B: good luck with the broken world you’re advocating. # Global scale This concept of deterrence applies at a global scale too. I would love to live in a world where all nations exchange value for value and never use force against others. In fact, I believe the ultimate vision for this kind of a world ends with anarcho-capitalism (though I don’t know enough about the topic to be certain). There ends up being no need for any force against anyone else. It’s a beautiful vision for a unified world, where there are no borders, there is no destruction, there is only unity through trade. I love it. But game theory destroys this too. If the entire world disarmed, it would take just one person who thinks he can do better through looter tactics to destroy the system. The only way to defeat that is to have a realistic threat of force to disincentivize someone from acting like a looter. And this is the paradox. In order to live in our wonderful world of production, prosperity, health, and happiness, we always need to have our finger near enough to the trigger to respond to looters with force. I know of no other approach that allows production to happen. (And I am very interested in other theoretical solutions to this problem, if anyone wants to share reading material.) # Peace through strength This line of thinking leads to the concept of [peace through strength](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_through_strength). When those tempted to use violence see the overwhelming strength of their potential victims, they will be disincentivized to engage in violent behavior. It’s the story of the guy who wants to rob my farm. Or the roaming army in the ancient world that bypassed the well fortified walled city and attacked its unprotected neighbor. There are critics of this philosophy. As put by Andrew Bacevich, "'Peace through strength' easily enough becomes 'peace through war.'" I don’t disagree at all with that analysis, and it’s something we must remain vigilant against. But disarming is not the answer, as it will, of course, necessarily lead to the victory of those willing to use violence on others. In other words, my thesis here is that the threat of violence must be present to keep society civilized. But the cost of *using* that violence must be high enough that neither side is incentivized to initiate it. # Israel I’d been thinking of writing a blog post on this topic for a few months now, but finally decided to today. Israel just agreed to a hostage deal with Hamas. In exchange for the release of 33 hostages taken in the October 7 massacre, Israel will hand over 1,000 terrorists in Israeli prisons. I have all the sympathy in the world for the hostages and their families. I also have great sympathy for the Palestinian civilians who have been harmed, killed, displaced, and worse by this war. And I have empathy (as one of the victims) for all of the Israeli citizens who have lived under threat of rocket attacks, had our lives disrupted, and for those who have been killed by this war. War is hell, full stop. My message here is to those who have been pushing the lie of “peace through negotiations.” Or peace through capitulation. Or anything else. These tactics are the reason the war has continued. As long as the incentive structure makes initiating a war a positive, wars will continue to be initiated. Hamas has made its stance on the matter clear: it has sworn for the eradication of all Jews within the region, and considers civilian casualties on the Palestinian side not only acceptable, but advantageous.  I know that many people who criticize Israel and put pressure on us to stop the war in Gaza believe they are doing so for noble reasons. (For the record, I also believe many people have less altruistic reasons for their stance.) I know people like to point to the list of atrocities they believe Israel has committed. And, by contrast, the pro-Israel side is happy to respond with corresponding atrocities from the other side. I honestly believe this is all far beyond irrelevant. The only question people should be asking is: how do we disincentivize the continuation of hostilities? And hostage deals that result in the release of terrorists, allow “aid” to come in (which, if history is any indication, will be used to further the construction of tunnels and other sources for attack on Israel), and give Hamas an opportunity to rearm, only incentivize the continuation of the war. In other words, if you care about the innocent people on either side, you should be opposed to this kind of capitulation. Whatever you think about the morality of each side, more people will suffer with this approach. # Skin in the game It’s easy to say things like that when your life isn’t on the line. I also don’t think that matters much. Either the philosophical, political, and economic analysis is correct, or it isn’t. Nonetheless, I *do* have skin in the game here. I still live in a warzone. I am less than 15 kilometers from the Lebanese border. We’ve had Hezbollah tunnels reaching into our surrounding cities. My family had to lock ourselves inside when Hezbollah paratroopers had attempted to land in our city. My wife (Miriam) and I have discussed this situation at length, many times, over the course of this war. If I’m ever taken hostage, I hope the Israeli government bombs the hell out of wherever I am being held. I say this not only because I believe it is the right, just, moral, ethical, and strategically correct thing to do. I say this because I am selfish: * I would rather die than be tortured by our enemies. * I would rather die than be leveraged to make my family and country less safe. * I would rather die than live the rest of my life a shell of my former self, haunted not only by the likely torture inflicted on me, but by the guilt of the harm to others resulting from my spared life. I don’t know why this hostage deal went through now. I don’t know what pressures have been brought to bear on the leaders in Israel. I don’t know if they are good people trying to protect their citizens, nefarious power hungry cretins looking to abuse both the Israeli and Palestinian populace to stay in control, weak-willed toadies who do what they’re told by others, or simply stupid. But my own stance is clear. # But what about the Palestinians? I said it above, and I’ll say it again: I truly do feel horrible for the trauma that the Palestinian people are going through. Not for the active terrorists mind you, I feel no qualms about those raising arms against us being destroyed. But everyone else, even those who wish me and my fellow Israelis harm. (And, if polling is to be believed, that’s the majority of Palestinians.) I would much rather that they *not* be suffering now, and that eventually through earned trust on both sides, everyone’s lots are improved. But the framework being imposed by those who “love” peace isn’t allowing that to happen. Trust cannot be built when there’s a greater incentive to return to the use of force. I was strongly opposed to the 2005 disengagement from Gaza. But once it happened, it could have been one of those trust-building starting points. Instead, I saw many people justify further violence by Hamas—such as non-stop rocket attacks on the south of Israel—because Israel hadn’t done enough yet. Notice how fundamentally flawed this mentality is, just from an incentives standpoint\! Israel gives up control of land, something against its own overall interests and something desired by Palestinians, and is punished for it with increased violence against citizens. Hamas engaged in a brutal destruction of all of its opponents within the Palestinian population, launched attacks on Israel, and when Israel *did* respond with force, Israel was blamed for having not done enough to appease Hamas. I know people will want to complicate this story by bringing up the laundry list of past atrocities, of assigning negative motivations to Israel and its leaders, and a million other evasions that are used to avoid actually solving this conflict. Instead, I beg everyone to just use basic logic. The violence will continue as long as the violence gets results.

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The Warrior King strode through the gnarled trees, his armored frame cutting an imposing silhouette against the spectral gloom of the ancient forest. His brow was furrowed with grim determination, for he had come to this accursed place on a quest of the utmost importance - to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of his most trusted knight, a man who had ventured into these woods and never returned. As he delved deeper into the shadowed depths, the Warrior King could not shake the unearthly chill that crept up his spine, a sensation of being watched by unseen eyes. The very air seemed to thicken with a malevolent presence, as if the forest itself was alive and aware of his intrusion. Yet the Warrior King was no coward. He had faced countless foes in his lifetime, from raging beasts to the armies of rival kingdoms. Surely, he thought, whatever horrors this cursed woodland held, he would be more than a match for them. But as he pressed onward, the Warrior King soon discovered that the true dangers of this place lay not in physical threats, but in the insidious corruption of the mind. Strange whispers echoed through the trees, voices that promised power, wealth, and the very secrets of the universe itself. And try as he might to resist their siren call, the Warrior King found his resolve slowly eroding, his thoughts becoming clouded with visions of grandeur and ambition. It was then that he stumbled upon the crumbling ruins of an ancient structure, its once-imposing walls now overgrown with twisted vines and moss. And there, amidst the fallen stones, he found the remains of his lost knight - a grisly sight that filled the Warrior King with a mixture of grief and dread. But as he reached out to retrieve the fallen warrior's sword, a sudden chill gripped him, and he turned to behold a sight that would haunt his dreams for the rest of his days. There, before him, stood the Shrouded Watcher, its faceless cowl exuding an aura of pure, unadulterated terror. The Warrior King tried to flee, to escape the Watcher's malevolent gaze, but his limbs were frozen, his mind gripped by a paralyzing fear. And as the Watcher's spectral form drew nearer, the Warrior King's sanity began to unravel, his thoughts consumed by visions of a dark and terrible power that lay at the heart of the forest. In the end, the Warrior King's crusade ended not in triumph, but in utter madness. For as he gazed into the Watcher's soulless cowl, his mind was shattered, his very essence consumed by the weight of the forest's ancient secrets. And there, amidst the crumbling ruins, his broken body would remain, a grim reminder of the folly of those who dared to uncover the mysteries of this accursed place. 

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Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martial arts in the world, is a system of combat that emphasizes precision, agility, and functional strength. At the heart of this ancient art lies Kaalukal, a series of leg movements that build strength, flexibility, and balance. These movements are not just combat techniques—they are a masterclass in biomechanical efficiency and functional conditioning. With modern sports science backing up the principles of Kaalukal, it’s clear why this training remains relevant for fighters, athletes, and anyone focused on longevity. Breaking Down Kaalukal: The Anatomy of Movement  Kaalukal incorporates a range of movements designed to engage multiple muscle groups, build joint stability, and improve neuromuscular coordination. Below are key movements and their biomechanical implications: 1. High Leaps (Mei Adavu) Movement Description: Practitioners perform explosive vertical or diagonal leaps, often combined with twisting or spinning. Muscles Engaged: Glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and core. Biomechanical Benefits: Enhances power output through the stretch-shortening cycle, the mechanism behind plyometric efficiency. Develops fast-twitch muscle fibers, crucial for explosive strikes and evasive maneuvers. Improves landing mechanics, reducing the risk of ACL injuries—a common problem in high-impact sports. 2. Wide Stances (Chuvadu) Movement Description: Low, wide stances like the horse stance (Ashwa Vadivu) or elephant stance (Gaja Vadivu) are held for extended periods during practice. Muscles Engaged: Quadriceps, adductors, glutes, hip stabilizers, and spinal erectors. Biomechanical Benefits: Strengthens the lower body while increasing isometric endurance. Improves joint mobility in the hips and knees, essential for maintaining stability in dynamic movements. Enhances proprioception, the body’s ability to sense its position in space, critical for balance in combat scenarios. 3. Rotational Leg Swings (Kalari Pirichal) Movement Description: Controlled leg swings performed in circular or linear trajectories, often with an emphasis on hip rotation. Muscles Engaged: Hip flexors, extensors, abductors, adductors, and obliques. Biomechanical Benefits: Increases dynamic flexibility in the hips, allowing for high kicks and evasive maneuvers. Strengthens the oblique sling system, a network of muscles that enhances rotational power—a key element in strikes and takedowns. Promotes joint stability and reduces the risk of hip and groin injuries. 4. Dynamic Lunges (Nadakkal) Movement Description: Deep lunges performed with forward, backward, or lateral motion, often transitioning fluidly between stances. Muscles Engaged: Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core. Biomechanical Benefits: Develops unilateral strength, addressing imbalances between legs. Enhances deceleration control, critical for rapid changes in direction during combat. Strengthens the posterior chain, improving overall athletic performance and injury resilience. 5. Heel-Lift Movements (Kannadi Nirutham) Movement Description: Movements performed on the balls of the feet, emphasizing balance and agility. Muscles Engaged: Calves, intrinsic foot muscles, and stabilizers in the lower leg. Biomechanical Benefits: Strengthens the ankle complex, reducing the risk of sprains and other common injuries. Improves quick directional changes, a skill critical for both striking and grappling. Enhances proprioceptive feedback for better reaction times. Kaalukal and Modern Sports Science The principles of Kaalukal align with contemporary understanding of sports science. Research shows that dynamic, multi-plane movements like those in Kaalukal enhance: 1. Muscle Activation Patterns: Movements like wide stances and lunges activate stabilizing muscles that are often neglected in linear exercises like squats or deadlifts. This creates a more balanced and injury-resistant athlete. 2. Elastic Energy Storage and Release: Explosive leaps leverage the stretch-shortening cycle, where muscles store elastic energy during loading (eccentric phase) and release it during unloading (concentric phase). This mechanism is the foundation of plyometric training, making movements more efficient and powerful. 3. Joint Health and Mobility: The low stances and rotational movements in Kaalukal improve joint range of motion and synovial fluid circulation, reducing the risk of arthritis and other degenerative conditions. 4. Neuromuscular Coordination: The fluid transitions between stances challenge the central nervous system, enhancing coordination and reaction time—key components for combat athletes. Kaalukal and Longevity Recent studies on muscle mass and longevity reveal a strong correlation between lower body strength and overall health. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle found that individuals with greater thigh muscle mass had a lower risk of mortality, even when controlling for other factors like cardiovascular health. Kaalukal, with its emphasis on dynamic leg strength and balance, is an ancient blueprint for maintaining health into old age. Its combination of strength, flexibility, and functional movement creates a resilient body capable of withstanding the rigors of both combat and aging. Application for Modern Fighters and Athletes Modern athletes can incorporate Kaalukal-inspired training into their routines to reap its benefits: 1. Warm-Up Routine: Use rotational leg swings and dynamic lunges to prepare the body for high-intensity activity. 2. Balance Training: Incorporate wide stances and heel-lift movements to build stability and proprioception. 3. Plyometric Drills: Adapt high leaps into structured plyometric training for explosive power. 4. Barefoot Sessions: Train barefoot periodically to strengthen the feet and improve balance. Conclusion: Kaalukal as the Foundation of Combat and Health Kaalukal is not just a relic of ancient martial arts—it’s a scientifically validated system of training that builds strength, balance, and resilience. Its principles are as relevant for modern fighters as they were for warriors on ancient battlefields. By incorporating Kaalukal-inspired movements, athletes can optimize their performance, reduce injury risk, and build a body that will stand the test of time. Combat, longevity, and health all start from the ground up. The legs are the foundation—train them with purpose, train them with precision, and the results will speak for themselves.

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With her white raven hair and dark attire, She walks with grace and Gothic fire. Her pale complexion, a porcelain dream, Her beauty, like nothing you’ve ever seen. She dances in the moonlit night, Her gothic elegance, a mesmerizing sight. A queen of darkness, a mistress of the night, She enchants all with her otherworldly might. With a heart full of passion and soul full of art, She wears her Gothic style like a work of art. She is unapologetic-ally herself, a true original, A Gothic gal, with a personality quite formidable.  Originally posted [here](https://blogclif.wordpress.com/2023/05/26/gothic-gal/)

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**Table Of Content** - A Mysterious 911 Call - The Investigation Begins - Zhong's Lavish Lifestyle - The Silk Road Connection - The Confrontation - The Shocking Revelation - The Verdict - Conclusion - FAQ The world of cryptocurrency is filled with tales of overnight millionaires, innovative technology, and unfortunately, crime. One such tale that intertwines all these elements is that of Jimmy Zhong. From being a developer in the early days of Bitcoin to becoming one of its biggest thieves, Zhong's story is a roller-coaster ride that sheds light on the darker corners of the crypto universe. Here's a deeper dive into his intriguing journey. **A Mysterious 911 Call** In the college town of Athens, Georgia, the police department is accustomed to handling typical college town crimes. However, on the night of March 13, 2019, they received a call that was anything but ordinary. Jimmy Zhong, a 28-year-old known for his partying habits, was on the line, but not for reasons one might expect. Distressed and panicked, he reported a significant theft of cryptocurrency from his residence. This call, seemingly just another crime report, would soon unravel a web of deceit and expose a decade-long mystery surrounding one of the most significant crypto crimes ever committed. **The Investigation Begins** With the local police initially stumped by the intricacies of the crypto world, Zhong sought external help. Enter Robin Martinelli, a private investigator with a reputation for tenacity. As she delved into the case, surveillance footage from Zhong's home revealed a potential suspect who seemed to have intimate knowledge of the premises. This discovery led Martinelli down a path that suggested the thief might be from Zhong's own circle of acquaintances or friends. The very idea was something Zhong found hard to digest, as it hinted at a betrayal from someone he trusted. **Zhong's Lavish Lifestyle** Behind the façade of a modest bungalow in Athens, Zhong led a life of luxury that raised many eyebrows. His spending habits painted the picture of a man with deep pockets. From stays at the Ritz Carlton to shopping sprees at Louis Vuitton, from driving a Tesla to owning a lake house filled with extravagant amenities, Zhong's lifestyle was nothing short of opulent. Yet, the source of his wealth remained shrouded in mystery. He often alluded to his early involvement in Bitcoin mining, suggesting he had been part of the crypto revolution since its inception in 2009. **The Silk Road Connection** Parallel to Zhong's life of luxury, IRS agents were deep into an investigation of a massive 2012 hack. This hack had seen 50,000 bitcoins stolen from Silk Road, a notorious dark web marketplace. As the years passed, the value of these stolen bitcoins skyrocketed to a staggering $3 billion. The breakthrough in the case came unexpectedly when the hacker, in a momentary lapse, transferred some of the stolen funds to a crypto exchange. The account on this exchange was registered under none other than Jimmy Zhong's name, drawing him into the crosshairs of the investigation. **The Confrontation** With growing suspicions, IRS agents, in collaboration with the local police, decided to confront Zhong. They approached him under the pretense of assisting with his reported theft, but their ulterior motive was to probe deeper into Zhong's potential involvement in the Silk Road heist. Their visit to his residence was revealing. Not only did they discover a significant amount of bitcoin on Zhong's laptop, but the manner in which Zhong operated his systems also hinted at a deep familiarity with the crypto world. **The Shocking Revelation** The deeper the authorities delved into Zhong's background, the more astonishing the revelations became. It turned out that Zhong wasn't just a casual participant in the Bitcoin community; he was an integral part of its early days. Known as an "original gangster" or OG, Zhong had contributed to Bitcoin's development in its nascent stages. This revelation was both ironic and startling. A person who had been instrumental in shaping Bitcoin had also, allegedly, become one of its most significant adversaries. **The Verdict** The culmination of the investigations saw Zhong facing charges of wire fraud. After a guilty plea, he was handed a sentence of a year and a day in federal prison. While the U.S. government managed to seize the stolen bitcoins, the original theft that led Zhong to make that fateful 911 call remains an unsolved mystery to this day. **Conclusion** The tale of Jimmy Zhong serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and ambiguities of the cryptocurrency world. It's a realm where the lines between right and wrong can often blur, and where fortunes can be made or lost in mere moments. Zhong's journey from a Bitcoin developer to a billionaire thief is a testament to the unpredictable and often tumultuous world of digital currencies. **FAQs** **Who is Jimmy Zhong?** Jimmy Zhong is a former Bitcoin developer who later became known for his involvement in one of the biggest crypto thefts. **What was the nature of the crime?** Zhong was implicated in a 2012 hack where 50,000 bitcoins were stolen from the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace. **How was he caught?** A small transactional mistake led investigators to a crypto exchange account registered under Zhong's name, linking him to the stolen bitcoins. **What was his sentence?** After pleading guilty to wire fraud, Zhong was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison. **Is the original theft from Zhong's home solved?** No, the theft that led Zhong to make a 911 call in 2019 remains unsolved. **That's all for today** **If you want more, be sure to follow us on:** **NOSTR: croxroad@getalby.com** **X: @croxroadnews** **Instagram: @croxroadnews.co** **Youtube: @croxroadnews** **Store: https://croxroad.store** **Subscribe to CROX ROAD Bitcoin Only Daily Newsletter** **https://www.croxroad.co/subscribe** *DISCLAIMER: None of this is financial advice. This newsletter is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Please be careful and do your own research.*

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<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/fe9e24ef5619e5a9230cf83bd3f5e6d7c5c8bc608e08480c3d063096f73929b0.webp"> ## U.S. Labor Markets The U.S. economy demonstrated resilience in December, adding 256,000 jobs, far exceeding expectations of 155,000. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, reflecting a strong labor market even as wage growth moderated to 3.9% year-over-year. This performance capped a robust year for U.S. employment, despite headwinds from tightening monetary policy and geopolitical uncertainties. The jobs report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may slow the pace of rate cuts in 2025. The Fed’s December meeting minutes indicated officials remain cautious about inflation risks, with Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman stating that inflation remains “uncomfortably above” the 2% target. This hawkish stance, combined with resilient economic data, suggests interest rates could stay elevated longer than previously anticipated. Investors reacted sharply to the report, sending equities lower on Friday as the implications for tighter financial conditions weighed on sentiment. ### **Equity Markets Under Pressure Amid Inflation and Policy Concerns** U.S. equities posted losses as inflation fears and political uncertainty dominated market sentiment. Began positively, with optimism around potential softening of trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump. However, this faded after Trump dismissed reports of a more lenient tariff stance. Economic data further dampened optimism. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Services PMI for December came in at 54.1, signaling continued expansion in the services sector. However, the index’s prices-paid component jumped by 6.2 percentage points to 64.4, raising concerns about persistent inflationary pressures. ### **Treasury Yields Surged on Strong Jobs Data** U.S. Treasury yields climbed throughout the week and spiked on Friday following the strong labor market report. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest intraday level since November 2023. This movement reflects market expectations that the Fed will maintain higher interest rates for an extended period to combat inflation. In the corporate bond market, investment-grade issuances were heavily oversubscribed, though spreads widened due to elevated supply. High-yield bonds mirrored equity market performance, trading in a mixed and cautious environment. Utilities gained attention amid California wildfires, adding to regional economic uncertainties. > Reference: [T.RowePrice](https://www.troweprice.com/personal-investing/resources/insights/global-markets-weekly-update.html) <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/7ea878597478faf3188452fbed2459c7985ce9c90fa40784c44e1d8d77ca0ea9.webp"> The debut of US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024 marked a turning point for the bitcoin market and traditional finance, achieving unparalleled success in its first year. Approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10, 2024, these ETFs launched the following day, swiftly capturing the attention of institutional and retail investors alike. <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/32f293a944b464bb80bc8f1c3e6a2eab782e8274443377b01fd35a8ec7e96beb.png"> ### **Explosive Growth Surpassing Projections** BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF reached $61 billion in assets under management (AUM) within a year—a feat that took its gold ETF two decades to achieve. This rapid growth reflects the pent-up demand for institutional-grade Bitcoin exposure. Investors were drawn to ETFs’ simplicity and familiarity, eliminating the challenges of self-custody while ensuring regulatory compliance. ### **Drivers of Success** #### **Institutional Demand and Market Readiness** For over a decade, the bitcoin community anticipated a US spot Bitcoin ETF. Its launch fulfilled a significant market gap, providing institutions and sophisticated investors with a way to access Bitcoin without the risks and complexities of direct ownership. #### **Favorable Economic and Policy Environment** The 2024 macroeconomic backdrop amplified demand. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts eased financial conditions, while Bitcoin-friendly policies under President-elect Donald Trump added regulatory clarity. Analysts also pointed to the asset’s price recovery and upcoming events, such as the Bitcoin halving in April 2024, which historically drive price appreciation. #### **Global Trust in US Financial Markets** As the birthplace of ETFs and the largest capital market globally, the US offers unmatched liquidity and investor confidence. With ETFs managing over $10.5 trillion in AUM domestically—out of $15 trillion globally—the US is a natural leader in this space. ### **What Lies Ahead for Bitcoin ETFs?** #### **Continued Growth in 2025** Market experts anticipate that 2025 will outperform 2024 as more professional investors gain access to Bitcoin ETFs. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan noted that ETF adoption is often a multi-year process, with second-year inflows typically exceeding first-year figures. This pattern suggests significant upside potential for the market. #### **Expansion of Offerings** The competitive landscape is set to diversify, with multiple providers refining their offerings to cater to a broader audience. Features like staking-enabled ETFs and innovative custody solutions could become differentiators, attracting even more inflows. The first year of US spot Bitcoin ETFs has redefined market standards, creating a benchmark for other jurisdictions. As these products evolve, they will likely remain at the forefront of the crypto and traditional financial worlds, offering a bridge between digital assets and institutional adoption. > Reference: [Bitbo](https://treasuries.bitbo.io/us-etfs/), [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-usa-versus-canada-2024), [Coinglass](https://www.coinglass.com/bitcoin-etf) <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/d3adc72f1784f93819442f5a7020dca894aa2bd1c69013456e2121c3bb302b96.webp"> ## **1.Meta Shareholder Proposal Advocated Bitcoin Allocation to Hedge Against Inflation** <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/a88bb863aa394b36b68c6ad3a36dd5bf01470fd97f3972ef843f7a0d1478d755.webp"> A Meta shareholder proposal, submitted by Ethan Peck, calls for the company to allocate a portion of its $72 billion in cash and short-term cash equivalents to Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge against currency debasement. The proposal highlights inflation’s erosive impact on Meta's cash holdings, claiming a 28% loss of value over time due to inflation. Peck underscored Bitcoin’s potential, noting its outperformance of bonds by 1,262% over the past five years. In the proposal, Peck stated: “Mark Zuckerberg named his goats 'Bitcoin' and 'Max.' Meta director Marc Andreessen has praised Bitcoin and is also a director at Coinbase. Do Meta shareholders not deserve the same kind of responsible asset allocation for the Company that Meta directors and executives likely implement for themselves?” Peck, an employee of the National Center for Public Policy Research — a Washington, D.C.-based think tank advocating free-market policies — has been involved in submitting similar Bitcoin treasury proposals to companies such as Microsoft and Amazon in 2024. However, the Meta proposal was submitted independently, representing shares owned by Peck’s family. This proposal aligns with the growing trend of corporate Bitcoin adoption as a hedge against inflation, though it remains to be seen whether Meta’s board will entertain the idea. > Reference: [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-corporate-treasury-proposal-meta), [The Coin Rise](https://thecoinrise.com/meta-shareholder-advocates-for-bitcoin-adoption-amid-inflation-concerns/) ## **2. DOJ Cleared to Sell Seized Bitcoin After Court Ruling** The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been authorized to sell tens of thousands of Bitcoins seized in the government’s largest-ever crypto asset confiscation. On Dec. 30, a federal judge in the Northern District of California rejected a motion by Nevada-based venture capital firm Battle Born Investments to block the sale of Bitcoin valued at $6.5 billion. Battle Born had claimed rights to the assets, but the court ruled against the firm, effectively ending a years-long legal battle. **Seized Bitcoin Linked to Silk Road**\ The 69,370 Bitcoins were confiscated in 2020 from an unidentified hacker, referred to in court as "Individual X." Federal agents traced the funds to the Silk Road, a notorious darknet marketplace dismantled in 2013. While the hacker's identity remains unknown, the government secured control of the funds. **Potential Government Auction**\ Though the ruling does not mandate an immediate sale, the U.S. Marshals Service typically auctions off seized cryptocurrency, just as it does other confiscated assets like cars or real estate. A sale of this magnitude would be among the largest ever, potentially unsettling crypto markets. To mitigate market impact, the government has historically staggered auctions. Last month, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reported that U.S. government wallets moved $1.9 billion in Silk Road Bitcoin to Coinbase. While some investors feared an imminent sale, the move may be part of the government’s contract with Coinbase to manage digital assets. **Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Discussions**\ The timing coincides with renewed political interest in Bitcoin under President-elect Donald Trump, a vocal crypto supporter. Trump has advocated for a national Bitcoin reserve as a hedge against inflation and encouraged investors to “never sell your Bitcoin.” Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has also introduced legislation proposing the government purchase one million Bitcoin over five years. If the DOJ proceeds with the sale, it will add a significant chapter to the evolving intersection of cryptocurrency and government policy. <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/56352a3127a4a4dc03a3e4490ce8db5e3bf62707b0873f98e6d36433e9e987bb.webp"> > Reference: [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-government-just-got-greenlight-220013306.html), [The Crypto Times](https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/01/09/doj-granted-permission-to-sell-seized-6-5b-bitcoin/) ## **Federal Reserve’s Michael Barr to Resign Amid Crypto Industry Scrutiny** Michael Barr, Vice Chair for Supervision at the US Federal Reserve, announced his resignation effective February 28 or earlier if a successor is appointed. His departure marks another high-profile exit tied to “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” a controversial alleged effort to limit banking access for crypto firms. Barr will remain a Federal Reserve Board Governor. In his resignation letter to President Joe Biden, dated January 6, Barr reflected on his tenure, during which he gained a reputation within the crypto industry for his critical stance on banks engaging with crypto assets. In a March 2023 speech, Barr stated: “We would likely view it as unsafe and unsound for banks to directly own crypto-assets on their balance sheets.” **Crypto Industry Reactions**\ Barr’s resignation has elicited strong reactions from the crypto community. Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized his leadership, accusing him of facilitating Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and undermining Wyoming’s digital asset industry. Caitlin Long, CEO of Custodia Bank, labeled Barr the “Fed’s debanker-in-chief,” suggesting he was instrumental in the alleged campaign against crypto companies. Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures noted that many key figures linked to anti-crypto policies, including FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg and SEC Chair Gary Gensler, have recently left their roles or faced defeat. Carter’s so-called "anti-crypto" list now includes a shrinking roster of figures such as Senator Elizabeth Warren and Federal Reserve Board member Michael Gibson. <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/e44f3b55cd2ce11ae63e1573b0eaf5c9bb9c58b236aca57d8452e530fe8ac881.webp"> **Ongoing Investigations into Operation Chokepoint 2.0**\ While US officials have denied orchestrating a campaign to debank the crypto industry, recent court orders granted Coinbase access to unredacted FDIC documents to investigate the agency’s role in the alleged initiative. Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, claimed the filings reveal a coordinated effort to suppress crypto activities ranging from Bitcoin transactions to more complex services. Former prosecutor and crypto advocate John Deaton has offered to lead an investigation into these actions under the incoming Trump administration, warning: “If unchallenged, such actions set a dangerous precedent, allowing regulatory bodies to quietly stifle innovation and economic opportunity.” > Reference: [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/fed-reserve-chair-supervision-michael-barr-to-resign) <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/ff3554485d016c517ced7ba8396ac38478d2e7bcd9fa39f5b5434f9f5f13a067.webp"> ## Launching the Chinese Version of "My First Bitcoin" Over the past year, we've worked closely with the MiPremierBitcoin team to produce the Chinese version of Bitcoin Diploma *My First Bitcoin* . As the HCM team is based in Asia, we're passionate about connecting more people to Bitcoin and fostering its global adoption. We're thrilled to announce that the book will be launching soon! Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this incredible journey. <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/88795768f97f1292a5d3d034c7e517331f8b230ca33e6aef2a36e2b836d9b165.jpg"> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/77bfd3aaac19bf07c164eec4d3da59b05ded14de7490be72103b3e5cf21f8ccb.webp"> ## Unchained led the sponsorship for Max and Stacy Invitational <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/dacd0725a6b176c077139e6c7e74e59c9ad3368eb15a6c681c1d56369a5bf036.webp"> Unchained sponsored the **Max & Stacy Invitational**, a landmark event set to take place in El Salvador, the heart of the global Bitcoin movement. This gathering celebrates innovation, community, and the transformative potential of Bitcoin, embodying the vision championed by Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert. With the support of the community, we strive together to inspire continued progress toward the bitcoin future. > Reference: [X.com](https://x.com/BSN_Events/status/1878163164325466368)

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Will It Scale? Web2 vs. Ethereum, Solana, Lightning, and Aeternity (Part 1: The Basics) When it comes to scaling, Web2 architectures rely on traditional centralized solutions: adding more servers, deploying load balancers, and utilizing CDNs. But scaling is costly and often inefficient. Ethereum, the pioneer of DeFi, struggles with scalability due to its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) architecture and high fees, especially during peak times. Meanwhile, Solana boasts high throughput with low fees but has faced criticism for periodic downtime under heavy load. Lightning Network, built on Bitcoin, tackles scalability through off-chain transactions, enabling instant and cheap payments. Aeternity excels with state channels, allowing off-chain interactions while maintaining security and scalability. When the question is "Will it scale?" Web2 stumbles, Ethereum gets expensive, Solana pushes hard but risks downtime, Lightning remains fast for payments, and Aeternity blends scalability with flexibility for smart contracts and oracles. --- Will It Overload? Web2 vs. Ethereum, Solana, Lightning, and Aeternity (Part 2: Peak Demand) Handling peak demand is a nightmare for Web2 systems. Auto-scaling might keep servers running, but the costs skyrocket, and outages can occur during sudden traffic spikes. Ethereum's block capacity leads to congestion and sky-high gas fees during NFT drops or DeFi booms. Solana offers high throughput, but its monolithic design makes it vulnerable to overload and downtime. Lightning Network shines here, as its off-chain channels ensure seamless microtransactions even during high demand. Aeternity outpaces the rest with its state channel architecture, reducing on-chain congestion and enabling real-time interactions. Under peak demand, Web2 buckles, Ethereum gets expensive, Solana may stall, Lightning remains reliable for payments, and Aeternity distributes load effortlessly for a seamless experience. --- Will It Fail? Web2 vs. Ethereum, Solana, Lightning, and Aeternity (Part 3: Single Points of Failure) Centralized Web2 systems depend on servers and databases, leaving them vulnerable to single points of failure (SPoFs). If a critical server goes down, the entire application can be paralyzed. In blockchain ecosystems, decentralization minimizes SPoFs. Ethereum boasts strong decentralization but struggles with speed and scalability. Solana, while fast, compromises decentralization by relying on fewer nodes, raising concerns about centralization. Lightning Network is highly resilient for payments, but its reliance on node connectivity means it isn't entirely immune to outages. Aeternity's decentralized nodes and oracles ensure fault tolerance without compromising speed. When failure isn’t an option, Ethereum resists well but gets slow, Solana risks centralization, Lightning thrives in payments, and Aeternity blends reliability with decentralization. --- Will It Secure? Web2 vs. Ethereum, Solana, Lightning, and Aeternity (Part 4: Data Integrity) Web2 security relies on firewalls and centralized databases, making breaches a constant concern. From data leaks to ransomware attacks, Web2 remains highly vulnerable. Ethereum ensures security through cryptographic validation but suffers from phishing and smart contract exploits. Solana provides low-cost transactions but faces criticism for its centralization risks, which could undermine long-term security. Lightning Network prioritizes secure, private transactions for payments, but its reliance on custodial wallets introduces risks. Aeternity leverages cryptographic security and immutable records for unparalleled data integrity, while its state channels mitigate risks from on-chain congestion. In the battle for data integrity, Web2 collapses, Ethereum secures with high costs, Solana trades decentralization for speed, Lightning secures payments, and Aeternity balances security with innovation. --- Will It Innovate? Web2 vs. Ethereum, Solana, Lightning, and Aeternity (Part 5: Futureproofing) Web2 systems evolve incrementally, hampered by legacy architecture. Meanwhile, blockchain ecosystems are leading the charge in innovation: Ethereum introduced smart contracts and continues to innovate through layer-2 solutions like Optimism and zkSync. Solana focuses on speed, catering to high-frequency traders and Web3 games. However, concerns over reliability and centralization linger. Lightning Network revolutionizes Bitcoin by enabling microtransactions and instant payments, making it a frontrunner for financial applications. Aeternity takes innovation further with oracles and state channels, enabling seamless real-world data integration and cost-effective, scalable smart contracts. Web2 struggles to keep up, Ethereum pushes boundaries with layers, Solana races for speed, Lightning dominates payments, and Aeternity innovates across applications. --- Conclusion: Web2 Cracks, Ethereum, Solana, Lightning, and Aeternity Compete Each system has its strengths and weaknesses: Web2 struggles with cost and centralization. Ethereum leads in decentralization but suffers from congestion and high fees. Solana offers speed but compromises decentralization. Lightning Network excels in payments but isn’t built for generalized smart contracts. Aeternity combines scalability, security, and real-world integration. So, will it blend? In the end, the future belongs to solutions that balance scalability, security, and decentralization, and Aeternity is positioned to be a key contender in this space.

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There was a catch—there was always a catch. The fiat businesses had built empires on sand, parading as indestructible titans while their foundations crumbled beneath them. They were too big to fail, they said, as if saying it loud enough could stop the tide. But the tide didn’t care, and the tide had a name: Bitcoin. Bitcoin wasn’t the currency of criminals anymore, as the talking heads on television liked to parrot. No, it was the currency of mathematicians, engineers, and anyone else who figured out that trusting a bank to keep your money safe was like trusting a fox to guard your chickens. And while the fiat war machine churned along, chewing up lives with merciless efficiency, its disembodied body was writhing and bleeding out like a wounded ouroboros—an ancient snake devouring its own tail, too consumed by its gluttony to notice its inevitable demise. The ouroboros wasn’t just dying. It was rotting. The "Warscape of Disruption" was not kind. --- The Ouroboros of Fiat The fiat war machine, that hungry mouth, had always feasted on the lifeblood of ordinary people—wages diluted by inflation, savings eroded by fees, debts stretched out for eternity. The machine’s appetite was insatiable, gnashing and grinding through entire generations. Yet, the tail it chewed wasn’t just a metaphor; it was its own lifeline. Each bite it took to sustain itself weakened the system further, draining liquidity, trust, and time. The result? A writhing, bleeding beast—a grotesque spectacle of a financial system that couldn’t stop destroying itself even as its days were clearly numbered. Bitcoin, like a sword forged from cryptographic steel, struck at the head of the ouroboros, severing the illusion that the system was sustainable. --- The Fall of Fiat Empires Imagine a city under siege. The walls are high, the defenses robust—or so they seem. Inside, the merchants continue their trade as if the invaders outside will simply get bored and leave. But Bitcoin does not leave. Bitcoin is a battering ram, each transaction a blow to the gates. It doesn’t stop, doesn’t sleep, doesn’t even care if it’s raining. The merchants inside—your Fortune 500s, your too-big-to-fails—sit around arguing over their spreadsheets, wondering why their liquidity is drying up. And liquidity does dry up when your currency is no longer trusted. Why would anyone hold onto a rapidly devaluing asset when Bitcoin offers a deflationary alternative? Why leave wealth in the hands of a financial system designed to siphon it away? Fiat businesses scramble for answers, only to find themselves priced out of relevance. --- DeFi: The Siege Engines If Bitcoin is the battering ram, DeFi is the trebuchet, hurling innovations like smart contracts and yield farming over the walls of traditional finance. What once required entire armies of lawyers and brokers can now be executed in seconds on a blockchain. Borrowing, lending, insuring—these were the sacred pillars of fiat finance, and DeFi is smashing them to pieces with algorithms. But the beauty—or terror, depending on which side you’re on—is that DeFi doesn’t even need to storm the gates. It builds new cities outside the walls, cities without kings or tax collectors, where every transaction is voluntary and transparent. These new cities—protocols like Aave, Uniswap, and MakerDAO—are thriving. Meanwhile, the old cities burn. --- Critical Analysis: The End of Complacency The fall of fiat businesses is not just a matter of technological disruption; it is a reckoning. They thrived for decades on inefficiency and opacity, extracting rents from consumers who had no other choice. But now there is a choice, and it is brutally efficient. Yet, the decimation of fiat businesses raises questions: 1. Regulatory Resistance: Governments will not surrender their economic dominance without a fight. Will they embrace Bitcoin and DeFi, or attempt to stifle it through draconian regulation? 2. Inclusion or Exclusion: While Bitcoin and DeFi promise financial inclusion, their adoption requires technical literacy and access to the internet. Will the transition leave the less fortunate behind? 3. Moral Hazard: As DeFi dismantles gatekeepers, it also removes the safety nets. If everyone becomes their own bank, who will rescue those who make poor financial decisions? --- The Fiat Future: A Ghost Town The ouroboros is dying. Its mouth still chews, trying to wring out a few last drops of life from a system that no longer works. Its tail, now bitten to the bone, hangs limp. Fiat businesses are already on life support, relying on bailouts, artificial liquidity injections, and consumer apathy. But this system, like all empires, will fall. Bitcoin does not care about your quarterly earnings. DeFi does not care about your brand equity. The warscape of the technology landscape will be leveled, and those who fail to adapt will be left behind as relics of a bygone era. To paraphrase an old soldier, “If we don’t end fiat, fiat will end us.” But maybe that’s not such a bad thing. After all, the only businesses that will truly disappear are the ones that deserve to. So, as the siege continues, the merchants of fiat have a choice: reinvent or die. But as anyone in DeFi will tell you, the smart money is already on the other side of the wall.

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I have had the same network setup for a long time now. Unifi stuff just works most of the time. I didn't really pick it. Its not open source and now that I have fiber and have been having some issues with some of the Unifi hardware its time to make the call. Do I just upgrade with Unifi or start migrating to something more in line with what I value. So I've been chatting with my very helpful colleges at Red Hat and after mentioning PfSense to them I was told to check out Opnsense instead. 1. I want to slowly move to 10g network gear 2. I need PoE switches that are 10g 3. I want a robust firewall / router 4. I don't really wanna build my router due to time Currently looking at [Protectli Buyer’s Guide](https://kb.protectli.com/buyers-guide/) who sell hardware that is pre-installed with many options. I haven't decided which one to get yet. I wanna buy with the future in mind though so 10g connections are a must and support for two WAN connection is as well. I'm glad I ran CAT6 in my house years ago instead of cheaping out. After I replace my router / firewall I will want to replace my Unifi switches. I'm considering buying used Cisco switches from eBay. Anyone have any advice on this plan or advice? originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/851922

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By a Humble Admirer of Reason and Revelation In an age where the digital and metaphysical intertwine, Bitcoin emerges as more than a mere technological marvel; it beckons us to contemplate the profound relationship between faith and truth. This inquiry, inspired by the works of great philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and Thomas Aquinas, seeks to explore the interplay between Bitcoin, faith, and the divine truth. --- Faith and Rational Certainty Faith, in its essence, is often misunderstood. It is not mere blind belief but a rational assent to truths that transcend empirical verification. Immanuel Kant argued that reason sets the boundaries of what we can know, yet it also reveals the necessity of postulating certain truths—God, freedom, and immortality—for the coherence of our moral universe. In Bitcoin, we find a parallel. The network operates on cryptographic principles, open source code, and decentralized consensus mechanisms. Its participants, however, exhibit a form of faith—not in a centralized authority, but in the immutability of its mathematical foundation. This faith is not irrational but deeply rooted in trust. The nodes and miners who uphold Bitcoin's ledger act in fidelity to its rules, a collective acknowledgment of truth beyond subjective influence. Bitcoin, therefore, embodies a kind of secular faith, where trust in a system replaces reliance on human arbiters. --- The Immutable Ledger and the Divine Truth Thomas Aquinas viewed God as the ultimate source of truth, whose divine law orders the cosmos. In Bitcoin, one might see a reflection of this divine order—a man-made system aspiring to transcend corruption, deceit, and centralization. The blockchain is immutable, a ledger where each transaction is sealed in time, immune to revision or manipulation. This echoes the divine truth: unchanging, eternal, and knowable through reason. Yet Bitcoin also confronts us with a humbling realization. It is not divine; it is a human construct. Its immutability is contingent, not absolute. But in its operation, Bitcoin mirrors humanity's yearning for divine justice—a world where truth cannot be falsified, where accountability is woven into the fabric of existence. --- The Role of Freedom Freedom is a cornerstone of both faith and Bitcoin. Kant posited that moral law requires the freedom to act according to reason. Bitcoin, too, is a system predicated on individual freedom: freedom to transact without intermediaries, to store wealth beyond the reach of coercion, and to participate in a global economy unshackled by geographic or political constraints. This freedom, however, is not anarchic. It is bounded by Bitcoin's rules, much like moral freedom is bound by divine law. The protocol demands adherence to its principles; deviation leads to exclusion. Here, Bitcoin becomes a microcosm of the moral universe, where freedom and law coexist in a delicate balance. --- Bitcoin as a Test of Faith Bitcoin also demands faith in the unseen. Its cryptographic foundations are abstract and inaccessible to most. To trust Bitcoin, one must trust the mathematics and the consensus that govern it—a faith akin to the theologian's trust in the coherence of divine revelation. This faith is tested by volatility, uncertainty, and the constant threat of human error or malice. Yet, like the pilgrim who endures trials to affirm their belief, Bitcoin participants persevere, drawn by a vision of a more just and truthful economic order. --- The Eschatological Impulse Finally, Bitcoin invites us to consider the eschatological—the end of things and the ultimate fulfillment of truth. In Christian theology, history moves toward a final reconciliation of all things in God. Bitcoin, while temporal, shares an eschatological impulse: it envisions a world where financial systems are no longer instruments of oppression but tools of liberation. This vision is imperfect, as all human endeavors are. But it gestures toward the divine truth that undergirds all creation: that justice, transparency, and freedom are not merely human aspirations but reflections of a higher order. --- Conclusion: Faith in the Age of Bitcoin Bitcoin is not divine, yet it draws us toward the divine truth. It is a testament to human ingenuity and our unrelenting quest for systems that reflect the eternal values of justice and truth. To place faith in Bitcoin is not to worship it but to acknowledge its potential as a tool—a reminder of what humanity can achieve when it aligns its efforts with principles of truth and freedom. In the end, faith and Bitcoin converge in their reliance on truth. One points us to the heavens, the other to the blockchain, yet both call us to live in fidelity to what is unchanging, just, and true. Thus, Bitcoin becomes not merely a technology but a philosophical and spiritual phenomenon, challenging us to reflect on the relationship between faith, reason, and the divine.

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[Originalni tekst na ecd.rs](https://ecd.rs/blog/istorija-rudarenja-bitkoina-od-nastanka-blokcejna-do-danas/) ###### 25.08.2020 / Autor: Marko Matanović --- Istorija rudarenja bitkoina počinje ne toliko davne 2009. godine nastankom Bitkoin-a, odnosno od nastanka blokčejna kao tehnologije. U Satošijevom *[whitepaper-u](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf)* spominje se pojam *[Proof-of-Work](https://ecd.rs/faqs/proof-of-work-pow/)* (PoW). U ovom sada već istorijskom dokumentu koji objašnjava funkcionisanje Bitkoin-a navodi se da će se Proof-of-Work sistem koristiti za validaciju blokova u Bitkoin blokčejnu (procesuiranje transakcija), a da bi [blok](https://ecd.rs/faqs/blok/) bio “potvrđen” potrebno je da se izdvoji određena procesorska snaga. U suštini *Proof-of-Work* obezbeđuje sigurnost blokčejna tako što zahteva od korisnika da uloži odredjenu količinu rada kako bi bio nagradjen i omogućava dodavanje novih validnih transakcija u blok. Da bismo poslali transakciju na Bitkoin mreži potrebno je da platimo određeni transaction fee, tj. naknadu za obradu i [potvrđivanje](https://ecd.rs/faqs/konfirmacijaconfirmation/) same transakcije. Upravo ovaj transaction fee se distribuira rudarima kao podsticaj da rade svoj posao u najboljem interesu i po utvrđenim pravilima sistema, odnosno da koriste svoj hardver radi potvrđivanja (naših) transakcija na mreži. Transakcije sa većim izdvojenim transaction fee-jem će biti brže potvrđene na mreži jer će baš ta transakcija rudarima biti isplativija za potvrđivanje. Osim ove vrste transakcija rudari dobijaju i određenu [nagradu za svaki potvrđeni blok](https://ecd.rs/faqs/blok-nagrada/). Trenutni block reward je 6.25 BTC-a po potvrđenom bloku. Ovaj iznos se deli među svim rudarima na mreži proporcionalno njihovom učinku, što znači da što je više rudara na mreži to je njihova pojedinačna nagrada manja jer je veća konkurencija. Sem toga što se nagrada smanjuje sa većom konkurencijom povećava se i težina rudarenja. Nagrada za Bitkoin se smanjuje na određenom broju izrudarenih blokova i svaki put je nova nagrada dva puta manja od prethodne. Ovo je u kripto zajednici poznatije kao “*[Bitcoin halving](https://ecd.rs/faqs/halving/)*” koji se odigrava otprilike na svake četiri godine, sa ciljem da svaki put upola umanji inflaciju samog bitkoina kako bi održao/povećao svoju vrednost.  *Cene Bitkoina i nagrade po bloku* Istorija rudarenja bitkoina se može podeliti u nekoliko era koje prate razvoj kripto industrije kao celine. Ove ere se razlikuju po hardveru koji se koristio za rudarenja. Ukoliko se pitate zašto je uopšte bilo potrebno menjati, odnosno pojačavati hardver koji se koristi – razlog je povećanje težine kopanja usled popularizacije kriptovaluta i rudarenja kriptovaluta tokom vremena. Svake godine bio je potreban sve jači i bolji hardver kako bi se rudarenje isplatilo, prvenstveno jer je konkurencija (bila) sve veća, i samim tim više učesnika deli nagradu koja je posledično manja. To uglavnom znači da nam treba jači hardver kako bismo, kao rudari, uradili što veći deo posla na validaciji svakog bloka i maksimalno povećali nagradu koja sledi. Istorija rudarenja bitkoina uopšteno se može podeliti na nekoliko celina: – **Era procesora** (2009 – 2010) – **Era grafičkih kartica** (2010 – 2011) – **Era FPGA kartica** (2011 – 2013) – **Era ASIC uređaja** (2013 – 2020) #### Era procesora (2009 – 2010) Ovo je početna era rudarenja koju karateriše korišćenje procesora koji se mogu naći u bilo kom laptopu ili desktop računaru. [Prvobitna Satošijeva ideja](https://ecd.rs/blog/idejni-tvorac-bitkoina-misteriozni-satosi-nakamoto/) je bila da svako na mreži koristi svoj procesor za [rudarenje](https://ecd.rs/faqs/kripto-rudarenje/). Na početku ove ere rudarenje je pre svega bio veoma neobičan hobi. Satoši je želeo na taj način da bolje osigura stabilnost i sigurnost mreže. Prvi bitkoini koji su bili iskopani, bili su iskopani upravo pomoću procesora. Korišćen je sličan program kao program za mrežno otključavanje Nokia telefona zbog sličnog principa korišćenja SHA-256 funkcije za enkripciju. Svako ko je želeo je mogao da rudari bitkoin uz pomoć svog laptopa ili desktop računara. Kako se sve više rudara priključivalo na mrežu i kako je postalo moguće zameniti prve bitkoine za [fiat novac](https://ecd.rs/faqs/fiat-novac/), javio se interesantan problem – procesori koji su u to vreme imali bolje performanse su mogli da izrudare više bitkoina, što ujedno znači da su bili profitabilniji. Sve više rudara je koristilo procesore jačih performansi što je rezultovalo povećanjem težine kopanja. Povećanje težine kopanja je značilo da su procesori slabijih performansi postali još manje isplativi, odnosno da će dobiti proporcionalno manje bitkoina. Ljudi koji su u ovo vreme rudarili na Bitkoin mreži su mogli na mesečnom nivou da zarade i više hiljada bitkoina u zavisnosti od tipa i broja procesora koji su koristili. Naravno, tada je cena bitkoina bila višestruko manja nego što je sada. Bez obzira na malu cenu, određeni ljudi su uvideli potencijal u rudarenju i krenuli su sa nabavkom sve boljih i boljih procesora. Cilj je bio što isplativije rudarenje bitkoina sa što manjim ulaganjima. Na ovaj način smo dobili prve rudare i potpuno funkcionalnu Bitkoin mrežu.  *AMD Phenom II procesor iz 2008. godine* #### Era grafičkih kartica (2010 – 2011) Kako je potražnja za bitkoinom porasla, a on dostigao cenu od 10 centi u oktobru 2010. godine, pojavili su se prvi rudari koji su koristili grafičke kartice (GPU) za rudarenje umesto procesora. Pojedinci su otkrili da je ovaj način rudarenja mnogo efikasniji od rudarenja procesorom, a vest se brzo raširila. Za relativno kratko vreme težina kopanja je toliko porasla da se uopšte nije isplatilo kopati procesorom. Računari sa dobrom diskretnom grafičkom karticom koja se može koristiti za igranje video igara su ubrzo postale mašine za zaradu nove vrste digitalnog novca. Tada je u svetu računarstva bila popularna opcija korišćenja dve grafičke kartice za bolje performanse u video igrama i programima koji su bili veoma zahtevni (npr. video produkcija ili 3D modelovanje), tako da je već postojala potrebna infrastruktura za rudarenje sa više grafičkih kartica. Što više grafičkih kartica u računaru to je zarada bila bolja. Ubrzo su se pojavili *[miningrig](https://ecd.rs/faqs/mining-rig/)*-ovi (računari specijalizovani za rudarenje) koji su imali od 4 do 8 grafičkih kartica. U početku ovo su bile po izgledu jako amaterski sklopljene mašine, ali su kasnije poprimile poseban i donekle standardizovan oblik.  *Primer izgleda prvih mining rig-ova* #### Era FPGA kartica (2011 – 2013) FPGA je skraćeno od field-programmable gate array. Konkretan hardver je dizajniran tako da korisnik može naknadno da ga prilagodi za određeni zadatak. Karakteristika ovih uređaja je brzo izvršavanje konkretne vrste zadataka koje može biti i do dva puta efikasnije od izvršavanja istog zadatka pomoću grafičke kartice. Ovaj potencijal zaintrigirao je rudare tog doba i sredinom 2011. godine otpočelo je korišćenje ovog hardvera za potrebe rudarenja. Obzirom na to da FPGA uređaji nisu toliko jednostavni za korišćenje za razliku od grafičkih kartica i procesora, u početku nije bilo puno ljudi koji su rudarili pomoću ovih uređaja. Kako je softver za rudarenje uz pomoć FPGA uređaja postajao sve dostupniji, rastao je i broj ljudi koji su na ovaj način zarađivali svoje bitkoine. Naravno, velika efikasnost ovih uređaja i činjenica da daju dva puta bolje rezultate od grafičkih kartica samo je dodatno doprinela povećanju težine kopanja bitkoina, ali nisu FPGA uređaji doveli do toga da [GPU](https://ecd.rs/faqs/gpu/) rudarenje postane istorija rudarenja bitkoina. Do toga su doveli [ASIC](https://ecd.rs/faqs/asic/) uređaji koji su stupili na scenu 2013. godine.  *FPGA uređaj* #### Era ASIC uređaja (2013 – 2020) ASIC uređaji su se prvi put pojavili 2013. godine i potpuno su preuzeli scenu rudarenja. Naime, ASIC je skraćeno od application-specific integrated circuit što znači da su ASIC uređaji posebno pravljeni za rešavanje jedne vrste zadatka. Mana ovog pristupa je to što se ASIC uređaji ne mogu koristiti ni za šta drugo osim za rudarenje uz pomoć određenog algoritma. Prednosti ovih uređaja su višestruko bolje performanse i veoma laka instalacija. Nije bilo potrebno razumeti se u hardver za korišćenje ASIC uređaja. Rudari bi samo naručili ove mašine i uključili ih. Odjednom svako je mogao da rudari na Bitkoin mreži uz minimalan trud. To je rezultiralo povećanjem težine kopanja do te mere da su svi prethodno navedeni načini rudarenja postali (skoro) potpuno neisplativi za kopanje bitkoina. Istorija rudarenja bitkoina pamti nekoliko firmi koje su se bavile prozvodnjom ASIC uređaja među kojima je i današnji gigant Bitmain. Trka za najboljim ASIC uređajem je dovela do gašenja velikog broja firmi jer su samo firme sa kompetentim proizvodom mogle da opstanu na tržištu. Što je veći broj određenog modela bio proizveden, to su troškovi njegove proizvodnje bili manji, tako da manje firme nisu imale puno šanse da opstanu kao ozbiljni konkurenti u ponudi uređaja rudarima. Prvi ASIC-i su bili u obliku USB uređaja. Bili su bez ventilatora, bez buke i uz minimalnu potrošnju struje. Rudari su ubrzo krenuli da prave prve farme za rudarenje uz pomoć ovih malih uređaja – nekoliko desetina njih povezanih na isti računar uz pomoć USB hub-ova davali su maksimalne performanse. Sa porastom težine kopanja, sve bolji i bolji ASIC-i su zauzimali svoja mesta u garažama i skladištima rudara dok su stari bili prodavani po znatno manjim cenama.  *Prve ASIC farme* ASIC uređaji su se razvijali kako je potreba za sve jačim mašinama rasla. Ova era i dalje traje, a ASIC uređaji danas pružaju nekoliko hiljada puta bolje performanse od prvih procesora koji su bili korišćeni 2009. godine. Nove generacije ASIC-a su uvek veoma isplative, ali treba uzeti u obzir i veoma veliku cenu novih ASIC uređaja kao i činjenicu da novi modeli izlaze na svakih nekoliko meseci što smanjuje profitabilnost starih modela.  *Izgled današnjeg ASIC uređaja* Ovi uređaji će ostati dominantni na sceni Bitkoin rudarenja i nema naznaka da će se to promeniti u skorije vreme. U sledećem blogu o rudarenju bitkoina i kriptovaluta uopšte ćemo proći kroz način(e) za postavljanje rig-a za rudarenje i trenutno dostupne opcije na domaćem tržištu. Takođe ćemo pokriti određene modele i procene profitabilnosti rudarenja bitkoina u 2020-oj godini.

@ 7f2d6fd6:64710921

Tendrils of mist clung to the gnarled trees, casting an otherworldly pall over the ancient forest. In the heart of this spectral woodland, a being of unspeakable horror lurked, its very existence a blight upon the natural order. They called it the Shrouded Watcher - a faceless spectre draped in tattered robes of ebony, its empty cowl concealing an abyss of dark power. For those rare few who had glimpsed its dread form, the memory was seared into their minds, a vision of pure, unadulterated terror. The Shrouded Watcher's origins were shrouded in mystery, lost to the mists of a bygone age. Some whispered that it had once been a mortal man, corrupted by forbidden knowledge and a thirst for unholy power. Others claimed it was a manifestation of the forest's own malevolent spirit, a physical embodiment of the darkness that permeated this cursed place. Whatever its true nature, the Watcher guarded jealously the arcane secrets of the woods, unleashing its wrath upon any who dared to trespass. Mortal flesh could not withstand the touch of its spectral form, for its very presence was a blight upon the living. Those who gazed into its soulless cowl were driven mad, their sanity shattered by the sheer weight of its malevolent power. In the deepest, most remote reaches of the forest, where the trees grew twisted and gnarled, the Watcher kept its eternal vigil. Its presence was heralded by a bone-chilling chill that crept through the air, a sensation of being watched by unseen eyes. And woe betide the unfortunate soul who heard the distant, unearthly wail that echoed between the ancient trunks - for it signaled the Watcher's approach, and the imminent arrival of a fate worse than death. None dared to challenge the Shrouded Watcher, for it was a creature born of the darkest corners of the human psyche, a manifestation of our deepest, most primal fears. To confront it was to stare into the abyss, to risk being consumed by the very essence of terror itself. And so the Watcher remained, a sentinel of the forest's arcane secrets, its true nature forever hidden beneath the folds of its ebony shroud. Those who ventured too deeply into the woods would never return, their broken forms left to rot as a grim warning to all who would dare to uncover the mysteries of this accursed place. 

@ 7f2d6fd6:64710921

Deep within the ancient, foreboding forest, where the canopy of twisted oaks blotted out the sun's light, a being of immense power and arcane knowledge dwelled in solitude. Geldar the Wizard, a diminutive yet formidable figure, had made this dark woodland his domain, guarding its myriad secrets from the prying eyes of mortal men. For centuries, Geldar had studied the occult lore of the elder races, delving into the forbidden knowledge of realms beyond the ken of common folk. His small but agile form belied the potent sorcery that coursed through his veins, a legacy of his elven heritage intertwined with darker, more primal energies. Now, as he moved silently through the shadowed trees, Geldar could sense a disturbance in the delicate balance of his woodland sanctuary. Some trespasser had breached the arcane wards that cloaked his hidden abode, drawn perhaps by rumors of the ancient power that slumbered within. With a subtle gesture of his gnarled, spidery hands, Geldar conjured a shimmering orb of eldritch light, its eerie radiance illuminating the gnarled trees that crowded around him. His sharp, elfin features were set in a stern expression as he scanned the gloom, searching for any sign of the intruder. Suddenly, a movement in the periphery of his vision - a fleeting shadow darting between the twisted trunks. Geldar's eyes narrowed, and with a muttered incantation, he unleashed a burst of arcane energy that lanced through the forest. The spell struck true, and a strangled cry echoed through the trees as the hapless trespasser was ensnared in a web of sorcerous energy. Gliding forward on silent feet, Geldar approached the struggling form, his expression inscrutable. "So, another foolhardy mortal has dared to trespass in my domain," he murmured, his voice a soft, rasping whisper. "You have stirred the wrath of the ancients, human. Now you shall face the consequences of your folly." With a dismissive gesture, Geldar wove a new spell, his fingers tracing intricate patterns in the air. The captive's cries grew more frantic as dark tendrils of power began to envelop him, slowly draining the life from his body. As the last vestiges of the man's life force ebbed away, Geldar allowed himself a thin, humorless smile. "The forest keeps its secrets well," he murmured, his gaze sweeping the surrounding gloom. "And I shall ensure that no others dare to uncover them." Turning, the diminutive wizard melted back into the shadows, his arcane power once more cloaking the ancient woodland in its impenetrable veil of mystery and dread. 

@ 7f2d6fd6:64710921

The ancient forest whispered with the echoes of a dark and terrible power - a presence that had endured for untold centuries, its malevolent influence seeping into the very fabric of the woodland. And at the heart of this spectral domain, enthroned amidst the gnarled roots and twisted trees, sat the Lich Queen. Her name had been lost to the ravages of time, but the aura of dread and reverence that surrounded her was undeniable. Clad in robes of ebony and bone, her skeletal visage adorned with a crown of spiked obsidian, she radiated an aura of primal, unnatural might. Around her neck hung an amulet of immense power, its gemstone glowing with an eldritch light that cast her pale features in an unearthly glow. The Lich Queen's origins were shrouded in mystery, whispers of a dark pact made long ago with forces beyond mortal understanding. It was said that she had once been a mortal sorceress, driven by ambition and a thirst for knowledge to delve into the most forbidden realms of magic. But in her quest for power, she had crossed a line, bartering her very soul to attain the gift of immortality. Now, as the centuries passed, she sat enthroned in her domain, her skeletal minions and nightmarish abominations ever at her command. Her icy gaze swept the forest with a detached, predatory hunger, as if searching for the next unfortunate soul to fall victim to her machinations. For those who dared to trespass in her domain, the Lich Queen's wrath was a fate worse than death. With a casual gesture, she could summon legions of undead horrors to tear the intruder apart, their agonized screams echoing through the shadowed trees. And for those who managed to flee her presence, the torment was far from over - for the Lich Queen's curse would haunt their every step, slowly draining the life from their bodies until they succumbed to the eternal embrace of the grave. None dared to challenge the Lich Queen's dominion over the forest, for her power was absolute and her hunger for arcane knowledge insatiable. Even the Shrouded Watcher, that dread specter of the woods, was said to cower in her presence, for the Lich Queen commanded forces beyond the understanding of mortal men. And so the ancient forest remained a realm of shadow and terror, its secrets guarded by the Lich Queen and her unholy retinue. Those who ventured too deep into the woods, drawn by tales of forgotten treasures or ancient lore, would never return - their fates sealed by the unyielding grip of the Lich Queen's power. 

@ 7f2d6fd6:64710921

Deep within the ancient forest, a dark and unearthly power held sway - a triumvirate of malevolent entities that commanded the respect and fear of all who dared to trespass in their domain. At the center of this unholy alliance was the Lich Queen, her skeletal visage adorned with a crown of obsidian and the amulet of power that was the source of her immortal, arcane might. Enthroned amidst the gnarled roots and twisted trees, she reigned over the forest's denizens with an iron fist, her icy gaze sweeping the shadows for any sign of intrusion or defiance. Arrayed at her sides were two other figures of pure terror - the Shrouded Watcher, a faceless spectre draped in tattered robes of ebony, and the elven wizard who had made a pact with the very essence of the forest itself. Together, this unholy triumvirate maintained an uneasy balance of power, each entity commanding its own dominion within the woodland. The Shrouded Watcher, its empty cowl concealing untold horrors, was the guardian of the forest's most ancient and treacherous secrets. Its mere presence was enough to drive mortals to the brink of madness, and its spectral touch could shatter the sanity of even the bravest of souls. None dared to trespass in the deepest, most remote reaches of the woods, for that was the Watcher's domain. And yet, even the Watcher's dread power paled in comparison to the Lich Queen's command of necromantic sorcery. With a mere gesture, she could summon legions of undead horrors to tear apart any who dared to challenge her rule. Her curse could slowly drain the life from the most stalwart of warriors, leaving them to rot as grim warnings to all who would seek to uncover the forest's darkest mysteries. But the elven wizard, with his intimate connection to the very spirit of the woodland, was no less a force to be reckoned with. His arcane knowledge granted him the ability to manipulate the natural world, summoning vines and roots to ensnare and entrap any who would dare to trespass. And his mastery of illusion and deception made him a cunning and elusive adversary, able to lure the unwary deeper into the forest's shadowed embrace. Together, this unholy triumvirate maintained a fragile balance of power, each entity jealously guarding its own domain and secrets. Should one of them fall, the others would surely seek to claim the vacant throne, unleashing a cataclysmic struggle for supremacy that would plunge the forest into an era of unimaginable darkness and terror. None dared to challenge this unholy alliance, for to do so would be to invite the wrath of forces beyond mortal comprehension. The forest remained a realm of shadow and dread, its secrets guarded by the Lich Queen, the Shrouded Watcher, and the elven wizard - a triumvirate of pure, unadulterated evil that would brook no intrusion or defiance. 

@ 3ad01248:962d8a07

I know with the hype around Trump's election victory and the pro-Bitcoin people that he has surrounded himself with as of late, the idea of a Bitcoin Strategy Reserve or BSR is an intoxicating idea among many Bitcoiners. I don't blame Bitcoiners from being happy about it, how can you not be? After enduring the last 4 years of vicious crackdown, arbitrary rules from the SEC and outright hostility to the Bitcoin community in general it is nice to have an administration that is simply nice to us and wants to leave the community alone to do it own thing. While I am excited to see what a new Trump administration looks like for Bitcoin over the next four years, I am not onboard with a BSR. I think that the BSR is bad policy and supports the system that we are trying escape from in the first place. In my opinion I believe a BSR signals to the world that the government doesn't believe in its own currency or its ability to reign their spending problem. Even the mere signaling that America is going to create a BSR has sent other countries scrambling to create one of their own. This is incredibly bad news for the US bond market. [Who are the buyers of US bonds right now?](https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/bond-vigilante-pimco-trims-long-term-us-sovereign-debt-holdings-2024-12-09/) A huge component of the market is foreign governments.[ Even though they have been less willing to buy US bonds over the last couple of decades most governments are still in the market buying up US debt. ](https://wolfstreet.com/2024/10/19/which-foreign-countries-bought-the-recklessly-ballooning-us-debt-increasingly-crucial-question-many-piled-it-up-cleanest-dirty-shirt/) Now imagine of these foreign buyers start buying Bitcoin in small amounts at first and slowly scale into Bitcoin in a big way once they see the insane price action. They will FINALLY get it and once that happens its over the dollar. This is a gradually then suddenly like moment that no one is ready for at the moment. So if you take way the foreign buyer of US bonds, who are you left with? The Federal Reserve. Having the Federal Reserve directly buying up government debt is huge sign of monetization of the debt to the world and doesn't bode well for the future of America or the world. As you can see setting up a BSR would be highly destabilizing in the short term and could create a whole slew of knock on effects that no one is prepared or equipped to deal with. In addition to destabilizing an already fragile economic environment, why do we want this big ass government to have Bitcoin in the first place? So they can keep on oppressing the working man/woman, crushing innovation and generally being a tick on the back of the private sector? How about we not empower them to keep spying on us and the world. I want to live in a world where war impose heavy costs on leaders and governments and peace is the default setting of the world. Governments using Bitcoin to prop up their tyrannical ways is not why Bitcoin was created. You know that. I know that. The rest of the world should know that. Bitcoin was created as an electronic p2p system that allows anyone to transact regardless of artificial borders or political differences. Bitcoin allows anyone to transact globally without the grubby hands of the government trying to take a cut. We need less government, not more. I'm personally not a fan of governments or big money institutions getting into Bitcoin as I feel its like letting the fox into the hen house but that ship has sailed. The best we can hope for now is to create enough individual adoption that it makes it hard for governments to get a large amount of Bitcoin so they can act as a check on the accumulation of Bitcoin. HODL culture is needed now more than ever. Don't hand over your Bitcoin to tyrants. Stack sats. HODL. Create the change you want to see in the world.

@ c21b1a6c:0cd4d170

Hello everyone, as part of the nostr:npub10pensatlcfwktnvjjw2dtem38n6rvw8g6fv73h84cuacxn4c28eqyfn34f grant I have to write a progress report for Formstr, I thought I'll use this opportunity to do a nostr blog! , Something I've been meaning to do for sometime, hopefully I don't bore you. ## Introduction There was a lot of work ahead of us even before we got the grant, and we tried to tackle it heads on. We completely changed the underlying mechanism of storing and fetching forms. Whereas previously a form was a kind 0 event, same as a profile event. The form is now created and responded to in the mechanism as outlined in the [Forms NIP](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/1190/files). This had to be done while making sure that none of the older forms broke during the process. The new specification helps streamline the forms usecase to expand to access control, private forms, upgrade to nip44 encryption. Some of these features existed as Proofs of Concepts prior to this quarters work, the major tasks were to streamline and production-ize them, to be able to release it to the public. We were also joined by nostr:npub1vf6wyw9j38sm96vwfekwvqxucr9jutqrmwdc2qnql79a66al9fzsuvt9ys who along with nostr:npub15gkmu50rcuv6mzevmslyllppwmeqxulnqfak0gwud3hfwmau6mvqqnpfvg helped move the project along. ## How did we spend our time. Released a major Formstr Update (16/12/204): - [Release PR](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/157): This Release Contained The Following Changelog: - Move Form Creation and Rendering to New Event - Upgrade Response Encryption to NIP-44. - Add Ability to create private forms. - Add ability to send private form access as Gift Wraps. - Create a new dashboard UI to incorporate new form types. - Add ability to login to formstr - Use naddr to encode form Urls instead of pubkey(centralized). Work done to production-ize these features can be found in the following PRs: 1. [Save forms to local device automatically](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/176) 2. [Ability to remove participants in Access Control UI](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/178) 3. [Revamp Responses Page according to NIP-101](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/181/files) 4. [Add a "My Forms" Section on the dashboard](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/188) 5. [Add UI for Inserting Images](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/183) 6. [Using Naddr Instead of pubkey as formId](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/180) In addition to these there were multiple bugfixes and patches that I've excluded for brevity. ## Major Challenges We were in "beta hell" for a long time, even though I had finished rudimentary versions of each of the features in advance (some to test the viability of the forms NIP). Incorporating them into the running version proved to be a challenge. We realized that some of the features required major UI changes, and a lot of new features broke previously working desirable features such as NIP-04 Notifications. A lot of [work](https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/157/commits/4ce6970b09e7728004ccdeb058efb2b58dd96ef0) like this had to be done to ensure formstr brought in new features while continuing to work exactly as old users liked it. ## What's left and what's coming? From the wish-list items I had committed during the application a few major ones remain: - Edit Past Forms. - Paid Surveys. - Support for NIP-42 Private Relays. - Conditional Rendering of form fields - Sections Of these I'm happy to report that we've already begun work on conditional rendering of fields (https://github.com/abhay-raizada/nostr-forms/pull/199) ## What is de-prioritized? Going with experiences from quarter 1, we are de-prioritizing Formstr Integrations with 3rd party services like Ollama (Self Sovereign AI) and business tools like Slack, Notion etc. We'll try to get to it, but it's less of a priority compared to other features! ## How the funds were used. - Paying Individual Contributors for PRs submitted. - Living Expenses

@ e968e50b:db2a803a

I feel like I'm just full of newbie questions for stacker news this week. Sorry. I recently took the killer [pleb devs courses](https://plebdevs.com/) and now confidently feel like I have some programming skills kinda-sorta (the classes are great, but I was starting from 0) under my belt. My end goal was to stick it to the man and be a part of the bitcoin revolution. That said, I've made a couple of projects that I really want to share with more folks, but would like to actually make them into cooler sites. For my actual long-term business, I've been renting a domain name for decades and never thought too much about it since it was a business expense and I really didn't care what happened to it after I was gone. However, for these fun coding projects, I wanted to get a domain so that everything doesn't end in .onrender or .vercel.app and I assumed that since I was using a more silly name, it'd be cheap to just by something forever. But that doesn't seem to be the case. In fact...as most of you know...but which is news to me, you can't actually buy domains forever at all. Am I correct about this? If so, doesn't that mean the whole decentralized nature of the internet is a sham? I'm feeling very confused and not finding much helpful info. My goal is to buy a landing page for a bunch of bitcoin-themed games I've built (something like bitcoingames.stupid) and my [nostrminusnostr](https://nostrminusnostr.vercel.app/) client, something like nostrminusnostr.nostr. Anyway, I found some stuff in the range I'd be willing to spend on Vercel, but am just a little confused how domain hosting actually works. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/851425

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Em 2007, o Brasil comemorava o fim da CPMF (Contribuição Provisória sobre Movimentação Financeira), um imposto que, embora "temporário", durou 10 anos e arrecadou centenas de bilhões de reais. Na época, o governo afirmava que a contribuição era necessária para financiar a saúde pública, mas, na prática, foi mais um peso sobre o cidadão e as empresas. Agora, quase duas décadas depois, o cenário está mudando novamente. O monitoramento financeiro da Receita Federal sobre transações acima de R$ 5 mil e a implementação do DREX, a moeda digital programável do Banco Central, sugerem que o controle sobre o dinheiro nunca foi tão grande. A pergunta que fica é: será que estamos caminhando para uma nova CPMF, só que digital e automatizada? --- ### **O Passado: CPMF e o Controle Estatal sobre o Dinheiro** \ A CPMF nasceu sob o pretexto de ser um imposto temporário, com uma alíquota pequena (inicialmente 0,20%, depois 0,38%) que incidiria sobre qualquer movimentação bancária. Seu objetivo oficial era financiar a saúde, mas a verdade é que o governo encontrou nela uma mina de ouro de arrecadação, garantindo bilhões de reais anualmente. Os problemas começaram a aparecer rapidamente: 1. O custo era repassado aos preços dos produtos e serviços, afetando toda a economia. 2. Empresas e cidadãos pagavam sobre transações repetidas, tornando a carga tributária ainda maior. 3. O dinheiro não foi totalmente para a saúde, sendo usado para tapar buracos no orçamento. 4. A promessa de temporariedade caiu por terra, e a CPMF durou uma década. 5. O governo insistia que não existia outro jeito de arrecadar sem essa cobrança, mas, quando foi extinta, nada desmoronou. Só ficou mais difícil tributar o cidadão sem que ele percebesse. Agora, vemos novos mecanismos de controle financeiro surgindo. O argumento é o mesmo: transparência, combate à sonegação e otimização da arrecadação. Mas será que é só isso? --- ### **O Presente: Receita Federal Fecha o Cerco sobre Suas Transações** \ A partir de 2025, qualquer movimentação acima de R$ 5 mil para pessoas físicas e R$ 15 mil para empresas será automaticamente informada à Receita Federal. Isso significa que se você fizer uma transferência maior que esse valor, o governo já saberá sem precisar pedir dados ao banco. Oficialmente, essa medida não implica na criação de um novo imposto. Mas, se a história nos ensina algo, é que governos não implementam esse nível de monitoramento à toa. Algumas questões que surgem: - Se não é para tributar, por que monitorar tão de perto? - Se a CPMF foi extinta, por que voltamos a um sistema de rastreamento financeiro tão intrusivo? - Esse é só um primeiro passo para um imposto automático sobre movimentações digitais? --- ### **O Futuro: DREX e a Automação da Tributação** \ O DREX, a versão digital do real, será um grande passo para o controle financeiro estatal. Diferente do Pix, que apenas facilita transferências, o DREX permite que o Banco Central programe e rastreie cada centavo movimentado. E o que isso significa para o cidadão comum? - Pagamentos e tributações automáticas: um sistema de split payment poderia fazer com que impostos fossem cobrados diretamente na fonte, sem a necessidade de declarações ou boletos. - Controle total sobre transações: diferente do dinheiro físico, que circula sem monitoramento, o DREX permitirá ao governo rastrear qualquer pagamento, em tempo real. - Possibilidade de limitação de uso: com uma moeda programável, poderia haver restrições sobre onde, quando e como você pode gastar seu dinheiro. O Banco Central e a Receita Federal garantem que não há planos de usar o DREX para tributação compulsória, mas a CPMF também começou assim: como algo temporário, necessário e inofensivo. --- ### **Estamos Caminhando para uma Nova CPMF Digital?** \ Se analisarmos a trajetória do governo na questão tributária, fica claro que: - Primeiro, nega-se qualquer imposto novo. - Depois, implementa-se um sistema de monitoramento, supostamente para "combater fraudes". - Por fim, a tributação é introduzida sob a justificativa de que "não há outra saída". A CPMF só funcionou porque o dinheiro passava pelo sistema bancário e era fácil de rastrear. Agora, com o DREX e o monitoramento da Receita, o governo não precisaria nem de um imposto explícito para tributar transações—ele poderia simplesmente automatizar a cobrança diretamente na moeda digital. O que antes dependia de aprovação no Congresso e resistência da população, pode agora ser feito com um simples ajuste de software no Banco Central. O governo diz que isso não está nos planos. Mas se olharmos para trás, essa é exatamente a mesma narrativa que ouvimos antes da CPMF entrar em vigor. --- ### **Seu Dinheiro, Seu Controle?** \ O Brasil está entrando em uma nova era financeira. O monitoramento de grandes transações e a implementação do DREX podem representar um avanço na transparência e na eficiência econômica, mas também criam um risco real de perda de liberdade financeira e tributação automatizada. O que aconteceu com a CPMF deve servir de lição: o que começa como uma simples ferramenta de arrecadação pode se transformar em um peso permanente sobre o cidadão. Se o governo tiver a tecnologia e a infraestrutura para tributar automaticamente, quanto tempo levará até que eles resolvam usá-la?

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Many times people wonder “Why do we have to obey God?” or “Why should we submit to Jesus’s lordship?” or “Why is Jesus the only way to Heaven?” Although there are many reasons, they can all be summarized in Him being our creator. Today, I was listening to “The End Times” podcast with Mark Hitchcock and he was discussing Revelation chapter 4. Among other things, he read this passage: > And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, > > “**Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come**.” > > And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, > > “**Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created**.” (Revelation 4:8-11) {emphasis mine} God deserves our worship and our obedience because He is our creator. As creator, He has the right to command us to obey. Also as creator, He knows what is best for us because He created us and everything around us. He created us with a purpose and we will never know complete joy and peace until we obey Him and work according to the purpose He created us to fulfill. If God was just a superhero type God, who was stronger and smarter than us, then He wouldn’t have a right to authority over us. Because He created us, He does. People questioning God’s authority to define right and wrong has existed throughout history. Isaiah addressed this complaint in the Old Testament: > “Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker—\ > An earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth!\ > Will the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you doing?’\ > Or the thing you are making say, ‘He has no hands’? (Isaiah 45:9) In the New Testament, Paul goes into even more details on God’s right and authority: > On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it? Or does not the potter have a right over the clay, to make from the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for common use? What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction? And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, even us, whom He also called, not from among Jews only, but also from among Gentiles. (Romans 9:20-24) The one who creates something has the right to do what he wants with his creation, whether using it for honor, for dishonor, or for destruction. The creator has the right to say how his creation will be used and for what purpose it will be used. No one, especially the created creature, has a right to question that authority. We question God’s authority and His truth because we do not have nearly a high enough view of God. > **You turn things around!**\ > Shall the potter be considered as equal with the clay,\ > That what is made would say to its maker, “He did not make me”;\ > Or what is formed say to him who formed it, “He has no understanding”? (Isaiah 29:16) {emphasis mine} Read this verse again. Anyone who is formed, who says to the one who formed it, “*He has not understanding*,” has completely turned their thinking upside down. This is foolish thinking. God deserves our thanks, our worship, and our obedience because He created us. Without Him we would never have existed. God is good! All of the time! > “**Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created**.” (Revelation 4:11) {emphasis mine} Because I see so many people treat God in such a low manner, I tend to accentuate His holiness and His authority. That doesn’t mean that the God of the Bible is a distant taskmaster far away sitting waiting to punish anyone who strays from the exact path He has called them to walk. He is loving, kind, and merciful, too. God is referred to as Father for a reason. A father of a youngster is feared by the child, but that child also leans on his father for protection, love, and direction. Although the father has the authority and the power to punish or make demands, a loving father does what is best for the child. The best may be a punishment for doing wrong or just allowing the child to fail, but the father’s protecting hand is always there preventing any major harm. The discomfort that is allowed is for the good of the child. It guides the child in the path that will most benefit the child in the long run even if the child is very unhappy with the father’s actions at the moment. Most of the time, when the child grows up, they come to understand and appreciate their parents’ actions. The God of the Bible is the heavenly Father of each and every believer and so much more loving, more wise, and more powerful than any earthly father. Trust Jesus.\ \ your sister in Christ, Christy FYI, Right after writing this post, I read this article on a related subject. It is a hard truth, like the one I shared, but worth embracing, if you have time, check it out [The Not So Political Protestant](https://thenotsopoliticalprotestant.substack.com/p/could-oppression-be-gods-wonderful?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) [Could Oppression Be God's Wonderful Plan for Your Life?](https://thenotsopoliticalprotestant.substack.com/p/could-oppression-be-gods-wonderful?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) [Hey guys, it's Lee. Thanks for stopping by The Not So Political Protestant, a publication dedicated to correcting the course of the American church in regard to politics and its place in the lives of Christians. The Not So Political Protestant is here to call God's people back to sanity and repentance because, as citizens of another world, we should liv…](https://thenotsopoliticalprotestant.substack.com/p/could-oppression-be-gods-wonderful?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) [Read more](https://thenotsopoliticalprotestant.substack.com/p/could-oppression-be-gods-wonderful?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) [a month ago · 3 likes · 3 comments · Lee Lumley](https://thenotsopoliticalprotestant.substack.com/p/could-oppression-be-gods-wonderful?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Bible verses are NASB (New American Standard Bible) 1995 edition unless otherwise stated

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Few days back this track get on Top of list on #wavlake. It's nice , but not a point. at all. > The message is clear. like Real Talk should be ! We know, specialy on #nostr, that solutions are available. However, the world is not yet aware of them. 100% of the donations for this remix will be sent to my friend [Yusef]( https://x.com/Yusef_Mahmoud1) who is on the ground and has been providing food, water, and shelter for children in Gaza even before or the psyop with October 07 took a place. Israel has enforced a blockade on Gaza for over decade. And Just past year completly destroyed 90% of land. Like to the ground , no schools , no hospitals ... hard to find anything what surrvived those daily airstrikes without 1h of pause since 350 days. WTF It's heartbreaking to see children dying daily in houreds and the lack of action from the public and authorities of other nations. The statistics are alarming, and it's essential to address this issue and find ways to make progress. it's crucial to raise awareness and take action to prevent further tragedies. Let's remember that every child's life is precious and deserves our attention and support. In most apocaliptic condition , where is-real controling all money supply (check lastest news about banknotes in there) , the #Bitcoin is one and only solution can help them in daily bases. It was helping them before with great succes. Why you ask ? becuse even if they close all platforms You can still send them some sats. > How fookin cool is that !! I know it doesn't sound funny. Those People pushed to the limit , now they have a tool that fulfills exactly what was created for A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. ``` No Middle man . ``` ``` On the middle is only a finger whitch **WE the PEOPLE** can give to those Scumbagz in Goverments and Banks, Full stop. ``` Many people are only recently realizing the truth about Gaza being an open-air prison from like 75 years. Not 3, not 5 or even 20 ..... but ***seventy five fookin years***. This music mix was created to share the truth and provoke to critical thinking, which has been lacking for the past decade. and even more. I wonder why we can watch live streams of the ongoing genocide in 4K HD and stil be silent. not all but many. Why are we surprised that normies don't understand ***Bitcoin*** and still use **fiat** shit currency? Whitch is fudament of All war crimes. We should ask ourselves. > Our own ignorance and the banking system are the cancers of this world. ### If we lose Palestine, we will lose much more than we think. You will be next - One way or another Thank you for your support, not for me but for those in need who can gain hope from our efforts. Respect to you all.  [LISTEN HERE]( https://wavlake.com/album/c980c860-9102-49bb-9fef-bdf0a270486d) and suport directly in upper links #FreePalestine Thanks be blessed MadMunky

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I am a huge fan of Flatpak applications on Linux. I like how they work. I like how easy they are to install. I like how you can control their permissions with such granularity. Etc. Well now, I have yet another reason to love Flatpaks: easy installation reproducibility. Let me show you what I mean. --- Let's say you have been using Flatpaks for a while, and you have all the apps you could want installed on your system. Then, for whatever reason, you have to set up an OS on a new machine. For example, it could be that a new version of Ubuntu is about to drop, and you want to install it from scratch on your laptop. Well, now you can easily install all the Flatpaks that you use and love on that new OS with just a few commands. First, on your current machine, we want to list out all the installed Flatpaks. But, we don't want to just do it with a `flatpak list`, because that gives us too much information. All we want right now is a list of the Application IDs. We can do that with the following command: ``` flatpak list --app --columns application ``` Now, this is great, and we can just manually copy and paste this list into a text file if we want. Instead, what we are going to do is take that output and redirect it to a file with the output redirection operator. We are going to call that output something like "flatpaks.txt" or something else unimportant, because we need to rename the file in the next step. ``` flatpak list --app --columns application > flatpaks.txt ``` Great! Now, we have a text file of every Flatpak we currently have installed on our system. Next, we need to format it, so we can easily input the contents of the text file into the command line for install at a later time. We can easily format this file appropriately with the next command and output the contents into a new text file. In my experience, if we try to overwrite the contents of the first file, the command won't work. Here's how to do it: ``` cat flatpaks.txt | tr '\n' ' ' | sed 's/ $/\n/' > flatpakinstalls.txt ``` Now, this is technically a few commands, and when broken down they simply say "take this file's contents, replace the new lines with spaces, remove the trailing space at the end of the line, and write this new output to a new file." Regular expressions are wild. The last thing you'll want to do is delete the original file, since now you have two: ``` rm flatpaks.txt ``` With that, you have a clean text file containing all the Flatpaks installed on your system that you can reference on any other machine. But, we can actually do this a little better. With all of that out of the way, we can take that three or four-step process and boil it down to one simple copy pasta command thanks to the and operator, `&&`: ``` flatpak list --app --columns application > flatpaks.txt && cat flatpaks.txt | tr '\n' ' ' | sed 's/ $/\n/' > flatpakinstalls.txt && rm flatpaks.txt ``` That's it! Easy as pie. Just keep this file backed up and safe. Then, after you are done installing your new OS, you'll need to make sure Flatpak is set up and ready by following the official Flatpak documentation. After that, you can move this text file over to that machine, copy the contents, and paste them after the `flatpak install` command to quickly and effortlessly reproduce the Flatpak setup you had on your old installation. Hope you find this as helpful as I do.

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In infosec, there is a seemingly never ending list of acronyms any cyber professional must be familiar with in order to work efficiently and effectively. One of those is a common vulnerability known as IDOR. IDOR stands for Insecure Direct Object Reference, and it's a type of vulnerability that can have serious implications for the security of web applications if not properly addressed. But what is it exactly? ## What is IDOR? --- IDOR is a security vulnerability that occurs when an application exposes internal implementation objects to users without proper authorization checks. In simpler terms, it means that an attacker can manipulate parameters in the application's URL or form fields to access unauthorized data or functionality. Ok, that's a mouthful, so let's break it down further. ## How Does IDOR Work? --- To understand how IDOR works, consider a scenario where a web application reveals information about what you're accessing or viewing via the URL. For example, a user profile page may have a URL like the following: `https://example.com/profile?id=123`. In a secure application, the server would verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the profile with ID 123. However, in the case of an IDOR vulnerability, an attacker could change the ID parameter in the URL to something like `https://example.com/profile?id=456` to access a different user's profile, potentially exposing sensitive customer information. The consequences of an IDOR vulnerability go beyond unauthorized access to customer information as well. Attackers could gain access to other sensitive data, such as financial records, administrative functions, or other business related data. This can lead to data breaches, privacy violations, and reputational damage to the organization. ## Preventing IDOR Attacks --- Preventing IDOR attacks requires a proactive approach to security. Here are some basic best practices to mitigate theses attacks: 1. Implement Proper Access Controls: Ensure that all user requests are properly authenticated and authorized before granting access to resources. 2. Use Indirect Object References: Instead of exposing internal object references directly in URLs, use indirect references that are mapped to internal objects on the server side. 3. Validate User Input: Sanitize and validate all user input to prevent malicious manipulation of parameters. 4. Employ Role-Based Access Control: Implement role-based access control to restrict users' access to only the resources they are authorized to view or modify. 5. Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential IDOR vulnerabilities. IDOR is a critical security issue that requires proactive measures to mitigate. By understanding how IDOR works and implementing various security controls, organizations can safeguard their web applications against potential threats and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data.