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Aave’s proposal to launch on zkEVM passes ‘temperature check’ vote

A proposal to deploy the third version of lending protocol Aave has recently passed a “temperate check” with an overwhelming favorable majority.

Blockchains need an interoperable standard to evolve, say crypto execs

Blockchains without interoperability are like computers without an internet connection — incapable of transferring data and value, a Chainlink Labs executive says.

5 tips for landing a tech job

Check out these five tips for landing a tech job, including building your skills, networking, customizing your resume and more.

FTX considers reboot, Ethereum’s fork goes live and OpenAI news: Hodler’s Digest, April 9-15

FTX’s new management plans to relaunch the exchange in 2024, Ethereum’s Shapella hard executed on mainnet and OpenAI faces rising competition.

Arbitrum proposal to return 700M ARB fails, whale calls it a "power play"

The AIP-1.05 was defeated by 118 million votes. The proposal was introduced after the Arbitrum Foundation transferred funds without community approval.

Quantum vs. cloud computing: Key differences?

Quantum and cloud computing are the future of computer operations. Here’s what they are, their applications, and their main differences.

BlockSec launches collaborative testing toolkit for private forked chains

With the toolkit developers and security researchers can test, analyze and debug transactions via controlled private fork chains from the Ethereum mainnet.

Crypto phishing attacks up by 40% in one year: Kaspersky

Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus provider Kaspersky detected 5,040,520 crypto phishing attacks in the year as compared to 3,596,437 in 2021.

Flatcoiners should take a cue from TerraUSD's fate

Flatcoins need to provide a more stable and decentralized alternative to traditional currencies — otherwise, they’re nothing but investment vehicles.

MetaMask third-party provider was hacked, exposing email addresses

The incident affected users who submitted a MetaMask customer service ticket between August 1, 2021 and February 10, 2023.

Generative AI can deliver life-changing disease treatments

Scientists are using the same AI foundations to make drug discovery faster, safer and more effective.

Crypto lender Amber Group considers selling Japan unit: Report

Amber's review of its Japan operation is part of a strategic shift towards institutional business and away from retail business.

Bias in AI: What can blockchains do to ensure fairness?

Experts believe that decentralized systems can help secure the integrity and objectivity of data being fed to AI systems, but there still exist very clear limitations.

Enterprises should seek partners and solutions during the crypto winter: Paxos report

“We need more transparency over the reserves of these stablecoins, which I think we’re going to see,” Clara Medalie said.

What are cross-border payments, and how do they work?

Blockchain cross-border payments enable near-real-time cost-effective transactions across international borders, eliminating banking intermediaries.

Ripple launches liquidity hub for businesses to bridge the crypto liquidity gap

The Liquidity hub aims to offer a pool of liquidity to businesses in addition to Ripple’s popular cross-border payments service called on-demand liquidity.

What happens to your NFTs when you die?

Ajay Prashanth, an executive at NFT insights platform Bitscrunch, said that setting up smart contracts to automate the NFT transfer after death is "technically feasible."

Nigerian crypto payment startup shuts down, offers IP for sale

Nigerian crypto and Web3 company Lazerpay shuts down due to the inability to raise funds and advises users to withdraw funds before April 30.

Asia’s current gaming domination ‘crucial’ for Web3 games: DappRadar

Asia is home to 1.7 billion gamers and contributes over $72 billion in annual gaming revenue making it a critical market according to DappRadar.

EOS EVM to allow interoperability across Ethereum, EOS

EOS Network Foundation CEO Yves La Rose said that this new development represents the firm's commitment to building a multi-chain future.

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