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From Clicks to Value: TapSwap's Sustainable Approach to Tap-to-Earn

By @tapswapai [ 4 Min read ] The "Play-Generate Value-Earn" philosophy pulls attention away from mindless tapping to interactions that can now yield real value. Read More.

Architecting a Modern Data Lake in a Post-Hadoop World

By @minio [ 7 Min read ] This paper talks to the rise and fall of Hadoop HDFS and why high-performance object storage is a natural successor in the big data world. Read More.

Fiber Network: A Lightning Network Based on CKB

By @ckb [ 7 Min read ] Fiber Network is a next-generation, common lightning network built on Nervos CKB and off-chain channels. Read More.

Demonstrate Your Thought Leadership in the #bitcoin Writing Contest for a Shot at $17,500 in Prizes

By @hackernooncontests [ 3 Min read ] Enter the #bitcoin Writing Contest by Rootstock and HackerNoon for a chance to win from a $17,500 prize pool. Read More.

Pocket Guide: How to Create, Sell, and Buy AI NFTs

By @aelfblockchain [ 6 Min read ] Combining artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, AI NFTs offer unique possibilities for creators, collectors, and investors. Read More.

Reimagining eCommerce with Assistants - OpenAI GPT-4o Model plus Sitecore OrderCloud

By @kautilyaprasad [ 10 Min read ] This article talks about enhancing the eCommerce experience using OpenAI assistants and Sitecore OrderCloud. Read More.

Why Can't AI Count the Number of "R"s in the Word "Strawberry"?

By @kisican [ 5 Min read ] Explore why AI struggles to count letters in words like 'strawberry,' delving into tokenization, language model limitations, and potential improvements. Read More.

How to Excel in Your Career: 5 Important Skills to Have

By @vinitabansal [ 8 Min read ] To do well in your career, some skills matter more than others. They put you in front of others, connect you to them, build trust, and enhance your credibility. Read More.

How Greedy Miners Are Breaking DAG Blockchains

By @cryptosovereignty [ 5 Min read ] This paper explores how greedy miners deviating from the random transaction selection strategy in DAG-based blockchain protocols can outperform honest miners. Read More.

Bitcoinized Fossil Fuel

By @maken8 [ 2 Min read ] A short quasi-history of energy, oil, money and Bitcoin, with some of my musings. Read More.

Quest 3 Blue Light Lenses: Are They Worth It?

By @limarc [ 5 Min read ] Do blue light lenses help with eye strain caused by VR gaming? Let's find out. Read More.

Why GameDev Designers Are the Swiss Army Knives of Game Development

By @chiffa88 [ 5 Min read ] In this article, I will delve into the essential skills required for GameDev and illustrate each with examples from my own experience. Read More.

5 Gaming Franchises That Need to Return

By @joseh [ 4 Min read ] Darkstalkers, Twisted Metal, and Rayman are just some of the gaming franchises that need to return. Read More.

Educational Byte: Electronic Money vs. Cryptocurrency

By @obyte [ 4 Min read ] We need to have this in mind for the sake of our financial privacy and autonomy: electronic money isn’t the same as cryptocurrencies. Read More.

Skeptical To Sold: The 4-Stage Content Marketing Hack No Tech Startup Should Ignore

By @bigmao [ 5 Min read ] Content marketing is less filling space and more filling minds with the right beliefs. Shift your audience from skeptical to sold with my 4-step framework. Read More.

By @ishanpandey [ 4 Min read ] Phaver, a leading multi-protocol social application, has announced the launch of its native token, Phavercoin, with the ticker $SOCIAL. Read More.

ChatGPT slipped into people's DMs? Viral Reddit Post Sparks Debate on AI’s Growing Initiative

By @kisican [ 3 Min read ] Reddit erupts after a viral post claims ChatGPT messaged first, sparking debates about AI's evolving initiative, privacy concerns, and its potential future role Read More.

Why Are Some Leadership Teams Designed to Fail?

By @viktordidenchuk [ 4 Min read ] Unleashing the potential of leadership teams is crucial for organisational success. This article delves into the reasons behind their failure. Read More.

How OpenAI Is Changing the World

By @davidjdeal [ 5 Min read ] The uptake of GenAI will increase global GDP by 7%, or nearly $7 trillion, according to Goldman Sachs, and we can thank OpenAI for this eye-watering growth. Read More.

Building Hyper-Personalized Customer Experience in Digital: Time to Take Things Personally?

By @kautilyaprasad [ 5 Min read ] Customer expectations have never been higher. Let’s see how Hyper-Personalization helps in meeting those expectations. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️