Spark Protocol launches on Gnosis Chain

Bankless: Spark—Maker’s DeFi rising star

Lending protocols play a big role in Maker's vision, but US users are being left behind?

Gnosis Chain's Chiado Testnet: Navigating the Dencun Hard Fork Upgrade

Explore the upcoming Dencun hard fork on the Gnosis Chain's Chiado testnet, scheduled for February 1, 2024. Learn about the pivotal enhancements, including the implementation of EIPs and Blobs, and understand the crucial preparations required for validators, such as node updates and storage expansions

US Elections: CBDCs Spark Hyper-Politicization Debate

The hyper-politicization of CBDCs in the U.S. reflects broader concerns about privacy and government overreach. While the debate may not sway a large voter base, it highlights the intersection of technology, politics, and finance in the evolving landscape of digital currencies. As the U.S. explores CBDCs, the global impact and the delicate balance between privacy and innovation remain key considerations.

Elizabeth Warren's Crypto Crime Claims Spark Community Debate

Elizabeth Warren's critique of cryptocurrency, claiming its role in national security threats, sparks debate. Community Notes on X challenge her, citing a Treasury report favoring fiat in financial crimes. Vitalik Buterin praises X's Community Notes for fostering crypto values. The ongoing discussion highlights the importance of nuanced assessments in the crypto debate.

FTC's AI Copyright Concerns Spark Debate and Doubts

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) delves into AI and copyright issues, sparking skepticism and confusion among experts. Despite its lack of expertise in copyright law, the FTC raised eyebrows with comments suggesting fair use in AI might foster unfair competition, challenging the essence of fair use itself.

Van Gogh NFTs Spark $2.5M Digital Art Renaissance

Van Gogh-inspired NFTs fetch $2.5 million in Bitcoin, marking a cultural breakthrough. The sales, coinciding with Musée d’Orsay's Tezos blockchain initiative, reflect a growing interest in classical art NFTs. These transactions inject life into the NFT market, signaling its evolution and resilience.

Iceberg + Spark + Trino: A Modern Opensource Data Stack for Blockchain

There are several challenges that a modern blockchain indexing startup may face.

Gnosis Blockchain Shifts to Proof of Stake with Merge Protocol Upgrade

Gnosis will transition from a proof-of-authority (PoA) blockchain chain to a proof-of-stake (PoS) beacon chain as a result of The Merge.

Three Arrows-Backed 'Starry Night' NFT Collection Moved to Gnosis Safe

The bankrupt crypto hedge fund once aimed for a $100M NFT collection, which now may be worth less than $1M.

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