How Public Key Cryptography Really Works | Quanta Magazine
The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure.
In about a month, an important moment will happen in the world of crypto/web3. The Ethereum blockchain will move from a proof of work consensus mechanism to a proof of stake consensus mechanism. This event is known as “The Merge” in Ethereum land. There are many reasons why this is an important moment for the […]
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The Rise of the Shaman Bro (and his eventual demise) — Asleep Thinking
If you go to a sceney party these days in New York City, you will encounter guys – grown adult men - who dress like wizards. They wear colorful capes and tunics and crystals. They are surrounded by beautiful women who pulsate about as a DJ pumps trance music set to a tribal African chant. I realiz
Despite considering myself a cryptographer, I have not found myself particularly drawn to “crypto.” I don’t think I’ve ever actually said the words “get off my lawn,” but I’m much more likely to click on Pepperidge Farm Remembers flavored memes about how “crypto” used to mean “cryptography” than ...
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A number of friends have been asking us how to buy crypto assets. This is not the first time we’ve gotten this question and it won’t be the last. When I first started getting this question, my answer was “open a Coinbase account and buy Bitcoin.” Then there was a period when my answer was […]
You need a crypto wallet to start your journey into web 3. As a follow-up to our curious beginner’s guide to crypto, let's ELI5 how you can set up a wallet and keep your assets safe. We'll even cover eth domains as a bonus.
Why People Are Paying $100K+ To Change Their Profile to a Digital Ape
Steph Curry recently paid $180,000 to change his Twitter profile to a Bored Ape NFT. In this post, I dive into how Bored Ape Yacht Club built one of the best communities in recent memory.
This is what I have been SUPER EXCITED about...
It's @dhof and his creations: @blitmap @sugarthegame @supdrive, and most importantly @lootproject ❤️
Loot is something different. It's something that has never been done before ever.
It's a paradigm shift in NFT space.
Thread 👇 https://t.co/vbaUF4uGNE
Here is @lootproject's ecosystem for beginners.
The latest proof of compatibility of the NFTmetaverse, created by @dhof.
Absolutely amazed at how fast the ecosystem has grown in the last few days.
Note: This is only half of what happened. More charts to follow. https://t.co/s5H8DTC6Z8