Biweekly update on the Polkadot ecosystem vol. 31
TL;DR
—Congratulations to HydraDX on winning Polkadot's 9th auction! HydraDX will be onboarded at block #9,388,800 [roughly March 11,2022] at the beginning of lease 7 with the other winners from auctions 6-11. Over 5.3K network stakeholders locked up DOT in favor!
—With one day left in the current parachain slot auction, Interlay has been in the entire Ending Period
—After winning Kusama's 25th auction, Kico will be onboarded as Kusama's 27th parachain [25-auction winning parachains, plus Statemine & Encointer] at the start of lease 19 - 482 network stakeholders locked up KSM in favor!
—Pichiu is the only participant (and thus in the lead) of the current Kusama parachain slot auction
—With the start of a new lease period, five parachains have connected to Kusama: SORA, Integritee, Darwinia Crab, Litmus and KICO
—The Polkadot Council has considered a curator for the Anti-Scam Bounty
—There is a Council motion to increase the minimum bond for staking from 120 DOT to 160 DOT
—Motion 154, electing a curator for the Polkadot Pioneers Prize bounty, has been passed and executed
—Motion 155, authorizing Treasury funding for PolkaWorld ops and maintenance for March through May 2022, has been passed and executed
—Referendum 175 has passed and has been executed, reducing the validationUpgradeCooldown to 3_600 blocks (~ 6 hours)
—Motion 438, to set the Kusama parachain auction schedule for the rest of 2022, has passed and executed
—RadiumBlock now provides Kusama and Polkadot database snapshots, in both ParityDB and RocksDB format, to more quickly synchronize nodes with the network
—The concept of a common good chain is essential to launching Polkadot and Kusama. By allocating a subset of parachain slots to common good parachains, the entire network can benefit. Web3 Foundation's —Joe Petrowski gives us a brief introduction to Common Good Parachains
—Bifrost and Statemine have been successfully upgraded to a bi-directional crosschain, realizing a loop of asset liquidity. It allows dev or community to issue assets with Statemine. Bifrost will also promote the liquidity of Statemine assets and application scenarios in parachains. Furthrmore, Bifrost has launched the Collator node public beta test
—The latest runtime upgrade on Altair has removed the sudo key, making Altair a community-operated chain fully controlled by AIR holders
—ChainX is about to undergo a Taproot upgrade. Great news is, the BTC DAO will go live in a month
—Binance Labs, the venture capital and innovation incubator of Binance, made a strategic investment in Manta Network
—Crab, the Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on Kusama, announced the availability of a new API service powered by OnFinality, a Polkadot-focused cloud infrastructure service provider. Moreover, Darwinia and Evolution Land are now on Subsocial
—Kintsugi is ready to open an XCM (more precisely, HRMP) channel between Kintsugi and Moonriver
—The Moonbeam Foundation has completed the distribution of GLMR rewards to Take Flight participants. GLMR tokens were sent to the rewards address specified in the Token Purchase Agreement (TPA)
—Astar launches the Incubation Program, backed by Alameda Research, Fenbushi, DFG and etc. Also, Astar partners with GraphQL API service provider Subsquid. The partnership enables the dApps projects on Astar Network to use Subsquid for managing raw on-chain data while vastly reducing the complexity of fetching and transforming blockchain data
10th February - 24th February
Interlay wins the current Polkadot parachain slot auction, Kico will be onboarded as Kusama’s 27 parachain, XCM v3: Support for NFTs, An intro to Common Good parachains, Composable Finance 🤝 Connext, Staking on Kylin is live, Polkadot Decoded on June 29-30, The Winter School of Robonomics 2022 is here, and much more!TL;DR
—Congratulations to HydraDX on winning Polkadot's 9th auction! HydraDX will be onboarded at block #9,388,800 [roughly March 11,2022] at the beginning of lease 7 with the other winners from auctions 6-11. Over 5.3K network stakeholders locked up DOT in favor!
—With one day left in the current parachain slot auction, Interlay has been in the entire Ending Period
—After winning Kusama's 25th auction, Kico will be onboarded as Kusama's 27th parachain [25-auction winning parachains, plus Statemine & Encointer] at the start of lease 19 - 482 network stakeholders locked up KSM in favor!
—Pichiu is the only participant (and thus in the lead) of the current Kusama parachain slot auction
—With the start of a new lease period, five parachains have connected to Kusama: SORA, Integritee, Darwinia Crab, Litmus and KICO
—The Polkadot Council has considered a curator for the Anti-Scam Bounty
—There is a Council motion to increase the minimum bond for staking from 120 DOT to 160 DOT
—Motion 154, electing a curator for the Polkadot Pioneers Prize bounty, has been passed and executed
—Motion 155, authorizing Treasury funding for PolkaWorld ops and maintenance for March through May 2022, has been passed and executed
—Referendum 175 has passed and has been executed, reducing the validationUpgradeCooldown to 3_600 blocks (~ 6 hours)
—Motion 438, to set the Kusama parachain auction schedule for the rest of 2022, has passed and executed
—RadiumBlock now provides Kusama and Polkadot database snapshots, in both ParityDB and RocksDB format, to more quickly synchronize nodes with the network
—The concept of a common good chain is essential to launching Polkadot and Kusama. By allocating a subset of parachain slots to common good parachains, the entire network can benefit. Web3 Foundation's —Joe Petrowski gives us a brief introduction to Common Good Parachains
—Bifrost and Statemine have been successfully upgraded to a bi-directional crosschain, realizing a loop of asset liquidity. It allows dev or community to issue assets with Statemine. Bifrost will also promote the liquidity of Statemine assets and application scenarios in parachains. Furthrmore, Bifrost has launched the Collator node public beta test
—The latest runtime upgrade on Altair has removed the sudo key, making Altair a community-operated chain fully controlled by AIR holders
—ChainX is about to undergo a Taproot upgrade. Great news is, the BTC DAO will go live in a month
—Binance Labs, the venture capital and innovation incubator of Binance, made a strategic investment in Manta Network
—Crab, the Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on Kusama, announced the availability of a new API service powered by OnFinality, a Polkadot-focused cloud infrastructure service provider. Moreover, Darwinia and Evolution Land are now on Subsocial
—Kintsugi is ready to open an XCM (more precisely, HRMP) channel between Kintsugi and Moonriver
—The Moonbeam Foundation has completed the distribution of GLMR rewards to Take Flight participants. GLMR tokens were sent to the rewards address specified in the Token Purchase Agreement (TPA)
—Astar launches the Incubation Program, backed by Alameda Research, Fenbushi, DFG and etc. Also, Astar partners with GraphQL API service provider Subsquid. The partnership enables the dApps projects on Astar Network to use Subsquid for managing raw on-chain data while vastly reducing the complexity of fetching and transforming blockchain data
—Mosaic utilizes Connext for passive liquidity rebalancing. Composable Finance is deploying a new decentralized exchange (DEX) built into Picasso parachain, called Pablo. Composable Finance has received a grant from Olympus Grants for its efforts in bridging liquidity from Olympus DAO to Picasso, and ultimately, DotSama as a whole
—Humanode raises $2 million while testnet hits >2,030 unique validators
—Clover announced a partnership with Jupiter — the key liquidity aggregator for Solana. Tap Fantasy, an —MMORPG blockchain game, is integrating Clover chain & wallet to create the Biggest Play2Earn NFT Game. AutoFarm integrates clover multichain wallet to it's one stop DApp interface, allowing users to find the best prices, swap rates & highest yields
—cBridge partners with StellaSwap to launch $750K in liquidity mining incentives for 2 different pools
—Edgeware community implements Rosetta API for Substrate
—The Acala Foundation is allocating 1 million ACA in liquidity mining incentives as part of the Kickoff Rewards Program. Rand to launch yield aggregator strategies on Acala, leveraging aUSD stablecoin yield for app users. GameDAO to launch on Acala. IndexZoo to launch on the Acala EVM+
—Zenlink EVM contract has successfully passed SlowMist’s smart contract security audit. Also, Zenlink partners with Frax Finance
—Data Whale announces the launch of ALGA, the first mobile DeFi wallet for the Ocean Market. Also, Ocean Protocol announces the launch of DataX, an OceanDAO grantee
—World’s first decentralized NFT museum, Musee Dezentral, integrates Chainlink VRF to mint unique frames
—Staking on Kylin is live: please stake your KYL and earn up to 50% APY
—Akropolis Vortex is now live on Arbitrum and Binance Smart Chain
—StaFi works with Immunefi to launch a bug bounty for rDEX on testnet
—Check out Crust latest development updates in this week's Devlog
—Shawn Tabrizi, lead developer at Polkadot network shares insights into Polkadot’s possibilities of building “a cohesive, multi-blockchain future”
—What’s next for Polkadot? A talk with Dieter Fishbein about Polkadot’s future, innovation in the space, and privacy on Polkadot
—The Winter School of Robonomics 2022 is here
—Join Phala- ETHDenver Hackathon to win PhalaWorld NFTs
—Polkadot Decoded returns on 29-30 June this year
—And more!
#Polkadot https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1496868957684441094?s=20&t=qLPSXV6JQ6M26kRxS6Qixg
—Humanode raises $2 million while testnet hits >2,030 unique validators
—Clover announced a partnership with Jupiter — the key liquidity aggregator for Solana. Tap Fantasy, an —MMORPG blockchain game, is integrating Clover chain & wallet to create the Biggest Play2Earn NFT Game. AutoFarm integrates clover multichain wallet to it's one stop DApp interface, allowing users to find the best prices, swap rates & highest yields
—cBridge partners with StellaSwap to launch $750K in liquidity mining incentives for 2 different pools
—Edgeware community implements Rosetta API for Substrate
—The Acala Foundation is allocating 1 million ACA in liquidity mining incentives as part of the Kickoff Rewards Program. Rand to launch yield aggregator strategies on Acala, leveraging aUSD stablecoin yield for app users. GameDAO to launch on Acala. IndexZoo to launch on the Acala EVM+
—Zenlink EVM contract has successfully passed SlowMist’s smart contract security audit. Also, Zenlink partners with Frax Finance
—Data Whale announces the launch of ALGA, the first mobile DeFi wallet for the Ocean Market. Also, Ocean Protocol announces the launch of DataX, an OceanDAO grantee
—World’s first decentralized NFT museum, Musee Dezentral, integrates Chainlink VRF to mint unique frames
—Staking on Kylin is live: please stake your KYL and earn up to 50% APY
—Akropolis Vortex is now live on Arbitrum and Binance Smart Chain
—StaFi works with Immunefi to launch a bug bounty for rDEX on testnet
—Check out Crust latest development updates in this week's Devlog
—Shawn Tabrizi, lead developer at Polkadot network shares insights into Polkadot’s possibilities of building “a cohesive, multi-blockchain future”
—What’s next for Polkadot? A talk with Dieter Fishbein about Polkadot’s future, innovation in the space, and privacy on Polkadot
—The Winter School of Robonomics 2022 is here
—Join Phala- ETHDenver Hackathon to win PhalaWorld NFTs
—Polkadot Decoded returns on 29-30 June this year
—And more!
#Polkadot https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1496868957684441094?s=20&t=qLPSXV6JQ6M26kRxS6Qixg
Twitter
Paradigm
Biweekly update on the @Polkadot ecosystem vol. 31 • @InterlayHQ wins the current Polkadot parachain slot auction • #Kico will be onboarded as @kusamanetwork's 27 #parachain • XCM v3: Support for #NFTs • An intro to Common Good #parachains medium.com/paradigm…
𝐐𝐓/ Ultraprecise atomic clock poised for new physics discoveries
—Physicists have made one of the highest performance atomic clocks ever. Their instrument, known as an optical lattice atomic clock, can measure differences in time to a precision equivalent to losing just one second every 300 billion years and is the first example of a ‘multiplexed’ optical clock, where six separate clocks can exist in the same environment. Its design allows the team to test ways to search for gravitational waves, attempt to detect dark matter, and discover new physics with clocks.
—Scientists have measured Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, or more specifically, the effect called time dilation, at the smallest scale ever, showing that two tiny atomic clocks, separated by just a millimeter or the width of a sharp pencil tip, tick at different rates.
Engineers at Caltech have developed an approach for quantum storage that could help pave the way for the development of large-scale optical quantum networks.
—A new study describes previously unexpected properties in a complex quantum material known as Ta2NiSe5. Using a novel technique developed at Penn, these findings have implications for developing future quantum devices and applications.
—Scientists have created the first-ever 2D map of the Overhauser field in organic LEDs, shedding light on the challenges we face in designing accurate quantum-based technologies.
—A research team has developed a new algorithm to measure entanglement entropy, advancing the exploration of more comprehensive laws in quantum mechanics, a move closer towards the actualization of the application of quantum materials.
—Toward a new kind of superconductivity: In the past four years scientists have discovered metals whose crystal structure mimics that of a traditional Japanese woven bamboo pattern: kagome metals. The international research activity in this new direction of quantum materials has recently reached a new climax: an international team of physicists has discovered that the underlying kagome lattice structure induces the joint appearance of intricate quantum phenomena which can lead to an unprecedented type of superconductivity.
—Researchers from the Cavendish Laboratory have modeled a quantum walk of identical particles that can change their fundamental character by simply hopping across a domain wall in a one-dimensional lattice.
—Through numerical simulations, a researcher details the discovery of a new isolated skyrmion with a half-integer topological quantum number in the ferromagnetic phase of the magnetic quantum fluid Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). The new skyrmion is generated by applying a spin current to a magnetic domain wall and it has an eccentric (off-center) spin singularity inside it.
—JPMorgan Chase, Toshiba and Ciena announced they demonstrated the full viability of a first-of-its-kind Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network for metropolitan areas, resistant to quantum computing attacks and capable of supporting 800 Gbps data rates for mission-critical applications under real-world environmental conditions.
—And more!
#QT #Quantum https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/qt-ultraprecise-atomic-clock-poised-for-new-physics-discoveries-388ffe28a091
Quantum news biweekly vol.21, 11th — 25th FebruaryTL;DR
—Physicists have made one of the highest performance atomic clocks ever. Their instrument, known as an optical lattice atomic clock, can measure differences in time to a precision equivalent to losing just one second every 300 billion years and is the first example of a ‘multiplexed’ optical clock, where six separate clocks can exist in the same environment. Its design allows the team to test ways to search for gravitational waves, attempt to detect dark matter, and discover new physics with clocks.
—Scientists have measured Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, or more specifically, the effect called time dilation, at the smallest scale ever, showing that two tiny atomic clocks, separated by just a millimeter or the width of a sharp pencil tip, tick at different rates.
Engineers at Caltech have developed an approach for quantum storage that could help pave the way for the development of large-scale optical quantum networks.
—A new study describes previously unexpected properties in a complex quantum material known as Ta2NiSe5. Using a novel technique developed at Penn, these findings have implications for developing future quantum devices and applications.
—Scientists have created the first-ever 2D map of the Overhauser field in organic LEDs, shedding light on the challenges we face in designing accurate quantum-based technologies.
—A research team has developed a new algorithm to measure entanglement entropy, advancing the exploration of more comprehensive laws in quantum mechanics, a move closer towards the actualization of the application of quantum materials.
—Toward a new kind of superconductivity: In the past four years scientists have discovered metals whose crystal structure mimics that of a traditional Japanese woven bamboo pattern: kagome metals. The international research activity in this new direction of quantum materials has recently reached a new climax: an international team of physicists has discovered that the underlying kagome lattice structure induces the joint appearance of intricate quantum phenomena which can lead to an unprecedented type of superconductivity.
—Researchers from the Cavendish Laboratory have modeled a quantum walk of identical particles that can change their fundamental character by simply hopping across a domain wall in a one-dimensional lattice.
—Through numerical simulations, a researcher details the discovery of a new isolated skyrmion with a half-integer topological quantum number in the ferromagnetic phase of the magnetic quantum fluid Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). The new skyrmion is generated by applying a spin current to a magnetic domain wall and it has an eccentric (off-center) spin singularity inside it.
—JPMorgan Chase, Toshiba and Ciena announced they demonstrated the full viability of a first-of-its-kind Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network for metropolitan areas, resistant to quantum computing attacks and capable of supporting 800 Gbps data rates for mission-critical applications under real-world environmental conditions.
—And more!
#QT #Quantum https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/qt-ultraprecise-atomic-clock-poised-for-new-physics-discoveries-388ffe28a091
Medium
QT/ Ultraprecise atomic clock poised for new physics discoveries
Quantum news biweekly vol.21, 11th — 25th February
𝗚𝗧/ Breakthrough in converting CO2 into fuel using solar energy
- A research team has shown how solar power can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuel, by using advanced materials and ultra-fast laser spectroscopy. The breakthrough could be an important piece of the puzzle in reducing the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in the future.
- Researchers have shown that solar cells can be used to achieve underwater wireless optical communication with high data rates. The new approach - which used an array of series-connected solar cells as detectors - could offer a cost-effective, low-energy way to transmit data underwater.
- Researchers have developed a new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature.
- A chemical used in electric vehicle batteries could also give us carbon-free fuel for space flight, according to new research.
- Researchers have developed a patented hybrid device - part living organism, part bio battery, capable of producing stored energy by increasing energy flow under light conditions where natural photosynthesis is normally inhibited.
- Researchers have found a new method to induce the piezoelectric effect in materials that are otherwise not piezoelectric. It can pave the way for new uses and more environmentally friendly materials.
- Researchers engineered a strain of bacteria to break down CO2, converting it into commonly used, expensive industrial chemicals. The carbon-negative approach removes CO2 from the atmosphere and bypasses using fossil fuels to generate these chemicals.
- Researchers have developed a new type of catalyst material, called a metal hydroxide-organic framework (MHOF), which is made of inexpensive and abundant components. The catalyst speeds up the electrochemical reaction that splits apart water molecules to produce oxygen, which is at the heart of multiple approaches aiming to produce alternative fuels for transportation.
- Recycling of electric car batteries can be easier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly, according to a new scientific article, which outlines an optimized recycling process. The research represents a vital step towards the electromobility society of the future.
- From foraging for prey to evading predators and ship strikes, a dolphin’s survival depends on speedy swimming, but burning all that energy can delete the metabolic reserves vital for growth, health and reproduction. A new study provides scientists with a new metric for estimating how much energy wild dolphins expend on swimming - information that is essential for answering fundamental questions about their physiology and ecology, and for understanding the impacts of human disturbances on them.
- And more!
#GT #Greentech
https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/gt-breakthrough-in-converting-co2-into-fuel-using-solar-energy-25493d1d6242
Energy & Green technology biweekly vol.18, 15th February - 28th FebruaryTL;DR
- A research team has shown how solar power can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuel, by using advanced materials and ultra-fast laser spectroscopy. The breakthrough could be an important piece of the puzzle in reducing the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in the future.
- Researchers have shown that solar cells can be used to achieve underwater wireless optical communication with high data rates. The new approach - which used an array of series-connected solar cells as detectors - could offer a cost-effective, low-energy way to transmit data underwater.
- Researchers have developed a new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature.
- A chemical used in electric vehicle batteries could also give us carbon-free fuel for space flight, according to new research.
- Researchers have developed a patented hybrid device - part living organism, part bio battery, capable of producing stored energy by increasing energy flow under light conditions where natural photosynthesis is normally inhibited.
- Researchers have found a new method to induce the piezoelectric effect in materials that are otherwise not piezoelectric. It can pave the way for new uses and more environmentally friendly materials.
- Researchers engineered a strain of bacteria to break down CO2, converting it into commonly used, expensive industrial chemicals. The carbon-negative approach removes CO2 from the atmosphere and bypasses using fossil fuels to generate these chemicals.
- Researchers have developed a new type of catalyst material, called a metal hydroxide-organic framework (MHOF), which is made of inexpensive and abundant components. The catalyst speeds up the electrochemical reaction that splits apart water molecules to produce oxygen, which is at the heart of multiple approaches aiming to produce alternative fuels for transportation.
- Recycling of electric car batteries can be easier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly, according to a new scientific article, which outlines an optimized recycling process. The research represents a vital step towards the electromobility society of the future.
- From foraging for prey to evading predators and ship strikes, a dolphin’s survival depends on speedy swimming, but burning all that energy can delete the metabolic reserves vital for growth, health and reproduction. A new study provides scientists with a new metric for estimating how much energy wild dolphins expend on swimming - information that is essential for answering fundamental questions about their physiology and ecology, and for understanding the impacts of human disturbances on them.
- And more!
#GT #Greentech
https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/gt-breakthrough-in-converting-co2-into-fuel-using-solar-energy-25493d1d6242
Medium
GT/ Breakthrough in converting CO2 into fuel using solar energy
Energy & green technology biweekly vol.18, 15th February — 28th February
👍1
𝐁𝐓/ FacePhi, authID add face biometrics platforms to Oracle, Microsoft cloud services
—Authentication providers FacePhi and authID have each unveiled partnerships with Oracle and Microsoft respectively to provide their face biometric solutions to the cloud services of the big tech companies.
—Microsoft customers need to step-up authentication, says Microsoft
—Apple ditches fingerprint sensors on upcoming iPhones, pushes hard on Face ID through masks
—NIST updates federal government IDV options for remote digital identity
—Unissey, ME Group face biometrics each pass liveness compliance testing by CLR Labs
—Ford's biometric sentry for people, critters inside and outside the car is awarded a patent
—Anonybit partners with Aware to preserve biometric template privacy
—Tech5 identifies five key principles for training of biometrics systems
—AuthenticID partners with 1Kosmos to enhance digital ID applications worldwide
—Digital ID verification terminal patent filing from Global ID published in Europe
—Biometrics come to Samsung digital wallets, reborn MoviePass
—Strong results for Neurotechnology's face biometrics in NIST FRVT reports
—Neustar, LumenVox add voice biometrics to partners' cloud computing platforms
—Veridas wins biometric authentication deal for videoconferencing, omni-channel services
—rf IDEAS to boost MFA portfolio with ID R&D biometrics
—Suprema attains data security, privacy certificates for access control platforms
—Alcatraz AI demos biometric access control system at ISC West
—Hummingbirds AI to present facial recognition security system at SXSW Pitch event
—Regula upgrades biometric liveness detection, announces ID document milestone
—Telpo reviews success of facial recognition terminals at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
—Scandit is now a unicorn with $150M funding to advance ID document scans, computer vision
—Beyond Identity raises $100M to expand passwordless authentication worldwide
—Next Biometrics wins a $352,000 recurring fingerprint sensor order from Ngrave
—OCR Labs raises $30M to grow global face biometrics presence, plans to double staff
—Onfido, IDnow ride selfie biometrics to record growth in Q4 2021
—Biometric payment cards: Zwipe's latest market, FPC offers guidance for banks
—Trulioo selfie biometrics secures 4 new banking customers
—D4t4 behavioral biometrics trigger automated fraud action with partnership extension
—Appgate launches behavioral biometrics service for real-time online fraud prevention
—Winning.I, Svort each launches biometric IDV initiatives for remote govt, financial services
—IRS drops biometric authentication requirement, prepares for Login.Gov after filing date
—UK government selects Deloitte to produce One Login digital identity app
—Western Australia updates digital identity strategy for unified public service access
—ATB Ventures works with the Canadian government on digital ID proof of concept
—MOSIP partnership with Ethiopia on foundational digital ID expands, along with the ecosystem
—Zimbabwe EC urged to do more despite apparent biometric voter registration success
—Cambodia, Jamaica to roll out digital IDs, Bangladesh plans issuance for farmers
—iOS/MacOS users pass facial biometric checks faster according to Sumsub
—Digital ID fraud mostly through web channel in 2021: Shufti Pro report
—Highlights from the FindBiometrics Year in Review online summit
—Humanode Fireside on biometric modalities and their limitations
—Biometrics industry events. And more!
#BT #Biometrics https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1498339401612546050?s=20&t=wIRwAa_I5T5ih1Vz9P2aJQ
Biometrics biweekly vol. 32, 14th February - 28th FebruaryTL;DR
—Authentication providers FacePhi and authID have each unveiled partnerships with Oracle and Microsoft respectively to provide their face biometric solutions to the cloud services of the big tech companies.
—Microsoft customers need to step-up authentication, says Microsoft
—Apple ditches fingerprint sensors on upcoming iPhones, pushes hard on Face ID through masks
—NIST updates federal government IDV options for remote digital identity
—Unissey, ME Group face biometrics each pass liveness compliance testing by CLR Labs
—Ford's biometric sentry for people, critters inside and outside the car is awarded a patent
—Anonybit partners with Aware to preserve biometric template privacy
—Tech5 identifies five key principles for training of biometrics systems
—AuthenticID partners with 1Kosmos to enhance digital ID applications worldwide
—Digital ID verification terminal patent filing from Global ID published in Europe
—Biometrics come to Samsung digital wallets, reborn MoviePass
—Strong results for Neurotechnology's face biometrics in NIST FRVT reports
—Neustar, LumenVox add voice biometrics to partners' cloud computing platforms
—Veridas wins biometric authentication deal for videoconferencing, omni-channel services
—rf IDEAS to boost MFA portfolio with ID R&D biometrics
—Suprema attains data security, privacy certificates for access control platforms
—Alcatraz AI demos biometric access control system at ISC West
—Hummingbirds AI to present facial recognition security system at SXSW Pitch event
—Regula upgrades biometric liveness detection, announces ID document milestone
—Telpo reviews success of facial recognition terminals at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
—Scandit is now a unicorn with $150M funding to advance ID document scans, computer vision
—Beyond Identity raises $100M to expand passwordless authentication worldwide
—Next Biometrics wins a $352,000 recurring fingerprint sensor order from Ngrave
—OCR Labs raises $30M to grow global face biometrics presence, plans to double staff
—Onfido, IDnow ride selfie biometrics to record growth in Q4 2021
—Biometric payment cards: Zwipe's latest market, FPC offers guidance for banks
—Trulioo selfie biometrics secures 4 new banking customers
—D4t4 behavioral biometrics trigger automated fraud action with partnership extension
—Appgate launches behavioral biometrics service for real-time online fraud prevention
—Winning.I, Svort each launches biometric IDV initiatives for remote govt, financial services
—IRS drops biometric authentication requirement, prepares for Login.Gov after filing date
—UK government selects Deloitte to produce One Login digital identity app
—Western Australia updates digital identity strategy for unified public service access
—ATB Ventures works with the Canadian government on digital ID proof of concept
—MOSIP partnership with Ethiopia on foundational digital ID expands, along with the ecosystem
—Zimbabwe EC urged to do more despite apparent biometric voter registration success
—Cambodia, Jamaica to roll out digital IDs, Bangladesh plans issuance for farmers
—iOS/MacOS users pass facial biometric checks faster according to Sumsub
—Digital ID fraud mostly through web channel in 2021: Shufti Pro report
—Highlights from the FindBiometrics Year in Review online summit
—Humanode Fireside on biometric modalities and their limitations
—Biometrics industry events. And more!
#BT #Biometrics https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1498339401612546050?s=20&t=wIRwAa_I5T5ih1Vz9P2aJQ
Twitter
Paradigm
𝐁𝐓/ @FacePhi, @authIDai add face biometrics platforms to @Oracle, @Microsoft cloud services #Biometrics biweekly vol.32 • @Tech5ai outlines principles for biometric data • @Anonybit1 partners w/@AwareBiometrics to preserve biometric template #privacy med…
🎙 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓: Top Crypto Podcasts of February 2022
Here is a quick overview of what we've been listening to last month!
—The Defiant podcast hosts Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum and a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation. Vitalik explains the significance of the upcoming merge between Ethereum's proof of stake chain an application layer, walks us through the different stages of the process, and provides guidance as to when it will happen.
—Karl Floersch, the co-founder of Optimism, the Ethereum rollup scaling solution, as well as one of the primary advocates in the space for public goods funding, explores the concept of 'Ether's Phoenix,' a hypothetical being that rewards you for manifesting it - directly contrasting the concept of Roko's Basilisk.
—ETHDenver 2022: Kevin Owocki and Erik Voorhees join the show to synthesize the respective merits of individualism and collectivism, and Andrew Yang stepped up to give an impromptu call to action for the community to rally around productive goals.
—The Defiant podcast with Griff Green, one of the co-founders of giveth, a community focused on building the future of charity, using the Ethereum blockchain as its base infrastructure.
—Anna of Zero Knowledge chats with Mihailo Bjelic one of the co-founders of Polygon. Mihailo takes us through the evolution of Polygon and how the promise of web3 has led them to bet big on ZK-focused technologies.
—Ryan Wyatt, the CEO of Polygon Studios and former Head of Gaming at Youtube, presents a number of fascinating takes, including his feelings on Anti-NFT sentiment, the future of games, and the growing influence of gaming content.
—Two crypto tax experts, Shehan Chandrasekera, certified public accountant and head of strategy, Tax, at Cointracker, and John Cardone, senior director of Washington National Tax at RSM US LLP, explain everything crypto traders need to understand when filing taxes for 2021.
—The Defiant podcast host speaks to the founder and CEO of Ava Labs Emin Gün Sirer.
—Anna of Zero Knowledge chats with Dean Tribble, co-founder and CEO of Agoric. Dean walks us through the landscape of programming languages and Agoric's philosophy behind building a blockchain that has Hardened JS as its smart contract language.
—Illia and Alex, co-founders of NEAR, joined the Epicenter hosts to chat about NEAR's protocol design and recent advances, such as the launch of Aurora, NEAR's EVM shard.
—The Bankless hosts are bringing on ARK analysts Frank Downing and Yassine Elmandjra to discuss the why, how, and when of their hot crypto price predictions–and why it's more than just the price that matters.
—The Epicenter hosts were joined by Julian's brother Gabriel, and Stellar Magnet, core contributors of the AssangeDAO. They spoke about Julian's case as it currently stands, how the DAO was born and why they chose to purchase the NFT, and the road ahead.
—The Erica Show is back with an episode with Mariano Conti, who's been a passionate builder and angel investor in the Ethereum DeFi space.
—Jesse Walden and Li Jin, co-founders and general partners at Variant, join Unchained to discuss the ownership economy, issues with web2 and web3, NFTs, the future of work, and more.
—Sreeram Kannan, Associate Professor at University of Washington where he runs the UW Blockchain Lab, looks at how information theory and blockchain intersect and map the progression of Bitcoin security.
—Dapper Collectives CEO and Friends With Benefits founder Trevor McFedries joins Unchained to discuss social tokens, NFTs, the creator economy, FWB, VC snacks, DAOs, Cooper Turley, and more.
—The Unstoppable podcast hosts welcome Dwight Torculas, the Co-Founder and CEO of Mint Songs, a platform for discovering and collecting NFT music.
—And much more!
#METACAST https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1498688947848949765?s=20&t=M2w89gOQ3tWCcfZp0HB-3g
Here is a quick overview of what we've been listening to last month!
—The Defiant podcast hosts Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum and a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation. Vitalik explains the significance of the upcoming merge between Ethereum's proof of stake chain an application layer, walks us through the different stages of the process, and provides guidance as to when it will happen.
—Karl Floersch, the co-founder of Optimism, the Ethereum rollup scaling solution, as well as one of the primary advocates in the space for public goods funding, explores the concept of 'Ether's Phoenix,' a hypothetical being that rewards you for manifesting it - directly contrasting the concept of Roko's Basilisk.
—ETHDenver 2022: Kevin Owocki and Erik Voorhees join the show to synthesize the respective merits of individualism and collectivism, and Andrew Yang stepped up to give an impromptu call to action for the community to rally around productive goals.
—The Defiant podcast with Griff Green, one of the co-founders of giveth, a community focused on building the future of charity, using the Ethereum blockchain as its base infrastructure.
—Anna of Zero Knowledge chats with Mihailo Bjelic one of the co-founders of Polygon. Mihailo takes us through the evolution of Polygon and how the promise of web3 has led them to bet big on ZK-focused technologies.
—Ryan Wyatt, the CEO of Polygon Studios and former Head of Gaming at Youtube, presents a number of fascinating takes, including his feelings on Anti-NFT sentiment, the future of games, and the growing influence of gaming content.
—Two crypto tax experts, Shehan Chandrasekera, certified public accountant and head of strategy, Tax, at Cointracker, and John Cardone, senior director of Washington National Tax at RSM US LLP, explain everything crypto traders need to understand when filing taxes for 2021.
—The Defiant podcast host speaks to the founder and CEO of Ava Labs Emin Gün Sirer.
—Anna of Zero Knowledge chats with Dean Tribble, co-founder and CEO of Agoric. Dean walks us through the landscape of programming languages and Agoric's philosophy behind building a blockchain that has Hardened JS as its smart contract language.
—Illia and Alex, co-founders of NEAR, joined the Epicenter hosts to chat about NEAR's protocol design and recent advances, such as the launch of Aurora, NEAR's EVM shard.
—The Bankless hosts are bringing on ARK analysts Frank Downing and Yassine Elmandjra to discuss the why, how, and when of their hot crypto price predictions–and why it's more than just the price that matters.
—The Epicenter hosts were joined by Julian's brother Gabriel, and Stellar Magnet, core contributors of the AssangeDAO. They spoke about Julian's case as it currently stands, how the DAO was born and why they chose to purchase the NFT, and the road ahead.
—The Erica Show is back with an episode with Mariano Conti, who's been a passionate builder and angel investor in the Ethereum DeFi space.
—Jesse Walden and Li Jin, co-founders and general partners at Variant, join Unchained to discuss the ownership economy, issues with web2 and web3, NFTs, the future of work, and more.
—Sreeram Kannan, Associate Professor at University of Washington where he runs the UW Blockchain Lab, looks at how information theory and blockchain intersect and map the progression of Bitcoin security.
—Dapper Collectives CEO and Friends With Benefits founder Trevor McFedries joins Unchained to discuss social tokens, NFTs, the creator economy, FWB, VC snacks, DAOs, Cooper Turley, and more.
—The Unstoppable podcast hosts welcome Dwight Torculas, the Co-Founder and CEO of Mint Songs, a platform for discovering and collecting NFT music.
—And much more!
#METACAST https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1498688947848949765?s=20&t=M2w89gOQ3tWCcfZp0HB-3g
Twitter
Paradigm
🎙️ 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓: Top Crypto Podcasts of February 2022 • @VitalikButerin explores #quadraticfunding, pluralism & #Sybilresistance • @karl_dot_tech of @optimismPBC explores the concept of ‘Ether’s Phoenix’ • #ETHDenver2022 talks medium.com/paradigm-fund/…
𝗡𝗦/ Researchers design "e-Nose" that could sniff out Parkinson's
—A couple of years ago, a woman named Joy Milne made headlines when scientists discovered that she could “smell” Parkinson’s disease (PD) on people with the neurodegenerative disorder. Since then, researchers have been trying to build devices that could diagnose PD through odor compounds on the skin. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Omega have developed a portable, artificially intelligent olfactory system, or “e-nose,” that could someday diagnose the disease in a doctor’s office.
—Scientists have developed a new technique that uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells; researchers say the discovery in rats could potentially lead to the development of a new class of non-invasive therapies for neurological disorders.
—Researchers are simultaneously recording populations of neurons across brain areas in the visual system and utilizing novel statistical methods to observe neural activity patterns being conveyed.
—Neurons are constantly performing complex calculations to process sensory information and infer the state of the environment. For example, to localize a sound or to recognize the direction of visual motion, individual neurons are thought to multiply two signals. However, how such a computation is carried out has been a mystery for decades. Researchers have now discovered in fruit flies the biophysical basis that enables a specific type of neuron to multiply two incoming signals. This provides fundamental insights into the algebra of neurons — the computations that may underlie countless processes in the brain.
It has long been known that oscillatory neural activity is a key factor for attentional selection in the mammalian brain. Scientists have now investigated how this works. They found that coupling lower frequencies of oscillations with higher ones allows fine-tuning the brain and is thus the basis for higher cognitive functions, such as selective attention.
—A new study has found that hippocampal neurons in rats accurately map the position of a moving object even while the rat is stationary. The results challenge the idea that the hippocampus, a region of the brain involved in learning and memory, only encodes a map of space based on movement.
—Researchers have developed a new method for controlled interrogation and recording neuronal activity. The system combines technology from multichannel optogenetics with laminar recordings in the brain. The research team proposes an alternative design for silicon probes and develops fibers with a Lambertian emission.
—A joint research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the University of Florida describes the first non-invasive and near real-time visualization of the human brain’s waste-clearance system in Nature Communications. The brain is densely organized, and visualizing the structures dedicated to waste removal, also known as lymphatic structures, had been a limitation in the field.
—UNLV-led research team identifies key brain protein to target for new customized drug therapies treating adverse symptoms of developmental disorder subtypes.
—Researchers discovered that a brief 15-minute walk in a hot outdoor environment impairs cognitive function. Moreover, this effect was most pronounced in sleep-deprived men and could negatively impact the productivity and learning of workers and students in urban cities in the summer months.
—And more!
#Neuroscience #NS https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/ns-researchers-design-e-nose-that-could-sniff-out-parkinsons-8df96e7a6591
Neuroscience biweekly vol. 53, 16th February — 2nd MarchTL;DR
—A couple of years ago, a woman named Joy Milne made headlines when scientists discovered that she could “smell” Parkinson’s disease (PD) on people with the neurodegenerative disorder. Since then, researchers have been trying to build devices that could diagnose PD through odor compounds on the skin. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Omega have developed a portable, artificially intelligent olfactory system, or “e-nose,” that could someday diagnose the disease in a doctor’s office.
—Scientists have developed a new technique that uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells; researchers say the discovery in rats could potentially lead to the development of a new class of non-invasive therapies for neurological disorders.
—Researchers are simultaneously recording populations of neurons across brain areas in the visual system and utilizing novel statistical methods to observe neural activity patterns being conveyed.
—Neurons are constantly performing complex calculations to process sensory information and infer the state of the environment. For example, to localize a sound or to recognize the direction of visual motion, individual neurons are thought to multiply two signals. However, how such a computation is carried out has been a mystery for decades. Researchers have now discovered in fruit flies the biophysical basis that enables a specific type of neuron to multiply two incoming signals. This provides fundamental insights into the algebra of neurons — the computations that may underlie countless processes in the brain.
It has long been known that oscillatory neural activity is a key factor for attentional selection in the mammalian brain. Scientists have now investigated how this works. They found that coupling lower frequencies of oscillations with higher ones allows fine-tuning the brain and is thus the basis for higher cognitive functions, such as selective attention.
—A new study has found that hippocampal neurons in rats accurately map the position of a moving object even while the rat is stationary. The results challenge the idea that the hippocampus, a region of the brain involved in learning and memory, only encodes a map of space based on movement.
—Researchers have developed a new method for controlled interrogation and recording neuronal activity. The system combines technology from multichannel optogenetics with laminar recordings in the brain. The research team proposes an alternative design for silicon probes and develops fibers with a Lambertian emission.
—A joint research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the University of Florida describes the first non-invasive and near real-time visualization of the human brain’s waste-clearance system in Nature Communications. The brain is densely organized, and visualizing the structures dedicated to waste removal, also known as lymphatic structures, had been a limitation in the field.
—UNLV-led research team identifies key brain protein to target for new customized drug therapies treating adverse symptoms of developmental disorder subtypes.
—Researchers discovered that a brief 15-minute walk in a hot outdoor environment impairs cognitive function. Moreover, this effect was most pronounced in sleep-deprived men and could negatively impact the productivity and learning of workers and students in urban cities in the summer months.
—And more!
#Neuroscience #NS https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/ns-researchers-design-e-nose-that-could-sniff-out-parkinsons-8df96e7a6591
Medium
NS/ Researchers design “e-Nose” that could sniff out Parkinson’s
Neuroscience biweekly vol. 53, 16th February — 2nd March
Forwarded from Humanode Announcements
For those still wondering how do we use Humanode biometrics apart from having a network of 2700 equal nodes. We are integrating into identity
@orecommunity utilized in multiple sectors of crypto.
https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-partners-with-ore-id/
@orecommunity utilized in multiple sectors of crypto.
https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-partners-with-ore-id/
Humanode
Humanode partners with ORE ID
Over the past half a year we have published a dozen articles
[https://blog.humanode.io/tag/use-case/] on potential use cases of Humanode.
Today we are beginning to realize this potential with one of our long-term
partners - AIKON.
AIKON [https://aikon.com/]…
[https://blog.humanode.io/tag/use-case/] on potential use cases of Humanode.
Today we are beginning to realize this potential with one of our long-term
partners - AIKON.
AIKON [https://aikon.com/]…
🔥1
Forwarded from Humanode Announcements
Hey, human nodes! It's time to choose your favorite discussion topic for our next fireside 🔥
Anonymous Poll
41%
Biometric slashing mechanism
8%
Fighting Sybil in online gaming
31%
First generation apps for human nodes
21%
The power of authority. Can Humanode lead to proper decentralization?
DeFi in Ether vol.48
TL;DR
—$78B in DeFi this week, currently at ~ $78.3B, with Maker dominance 20.77%.
—The mStable TreasuryDAO has recently published the Q4 2021 Treasury Report. mStable is partnering with Vesper Finance to offer users access to yield opportunities without the high gas costs or active management required to realize and compound rewards. Check out mStable's latest proposals here.
—Following a successful on-chain vote, stETH has been added as a new asset to Aave V2 and has already attracted over $130m in deposits. The development and deployment of Aave V3 on Starknet is starting after the AIP for Phase I passed which released an initial budget and included an update to the treasury smart contract. Aave Grants announced seven new grant recipients.
—DeversiFi and Opera team up: Opera integrates the StarkWare powered solution, bringing the users faster, easier, and cheaper ETH P2P transactions.
—Lyra partners with Hop Protocol to provide seamless bridging from Ethereum Mainnet to Optimism.
—Yearn launches on Arbitrum. Yearn and Notional announced integration, with Yearn allocating 15M USDC and 15M DAI to Notional’s fixed-rate lending strategies.
—0x Protocol v4 NFT swap support is now live on Ethereum mainnet. The 0x team announced an updated bug bounty program for 0x Protocol v4. The program is open to anyone, with rewards of up to $1M for critical exploits.
—Open minting of NFTs is now live on Loopring L2.
—Euler launches Uniswap Oracle Attack Simulator, a new tool for users to simulate and quantify attack risks on v3 TWAP price oracles.
—Ren introduced Catalog, the inaugural application developed by Ren Labs and built on the Ren blockchain (L1). VarenX is now live on Polygon.
—dYdX Review of Epoch 6: Seventh round of updates from the team on the ecosystem, community, mining programs, and more.
—The 1inch Foundation releases $634,000 to grantees.
—The Synthetix Algieba Release: SIP-185 to add Three New Synths on Optimism with shorting: sAVAX, sMATIC, and sEUR. The Hamal Release: SIP-202 and SCCP-164 introduces a substantial change to how staking inflation is calculated and rewarded on a system-wide scale.
—Moloch v3 launched
—UMA has partnered with Dappback to create a web3 task page that rewards you for completing web3 micro-tasks like joining our community, getting onboarded, providing content, etc.
—Enzyme’s Sulu is live. Enzyme's AUM is now at an all-time high of $183M.
—Compound Proposal #85 Risk Parameter Updates for UNI, LINK, MKR, AAVE, YFI, and SUSHI passed through the governance system with broad community support.
—The Index Coop announced the launch of its second Inverse Flexible Leverage Index (FLI) on Polygon — iETH-FLI-P.
—KyberSwap Product Update is out.
—Rainbow wallet raises $18 million Series A.
—Hegic HardCore beta released.
—0xSplits introduced and detailed.
—Astrodrop Shrines: introduced, new primitive that enables anyone to distribute any amount of any ERC20 token to a weighted list of addresses of any size
—Locke Protocol, a generalized platform that enables protocol-facilitated token distribution, introduced.
—And more!
#Ethereum #Defi_in_Ether https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1499406936365846529?s=20&t=Kah0yqlYF_t6lWTpRZdTbw
Biweekly update on Ethereum DeFi ecosystem, 15th February - 3rd March$78B in DeFi, DeversiFi and Opera team up, Yearn launches on Arbitrum, 0x Protocol v4 NFT swap support is live, Ren introduces Catalog, Euler launches Uniswap Oracle Attack Simulator, and much more!
TL;DR
—$78B in DeFi this week, currently at ~ $78.3B, with Maker dominance 20.77%.
—The mStable TreasuryDAO has recently published the Q4 2021 Treasury Report. mStable is partnering with Vesper Finance to offer users access to yield opportunities without the high gas costs or active management required to realize and compound rewards. Check out mStable's latest proposals here.
—Following a successful on-chain vote, stETH has been added as a new asset to Aave V2 and has already attracted over $130m in deposits. The development and deployment of Aave V3 on Starknet is starting after the AIP for Phase I passed which released an initial budget and included an update to the treasury smart contract. Aave Grants announced seven new grant recipients.
—DeversiFi and Opera team up: Opera integrates the StarkWare powered solution, bringing the users faster, easier, and cheaper ETH P2P transactions.
—Lyra partners with Hop Protocol to provide seamless bridging from Ethereum Mainnet to Optimism.
—Yearn launches on Arbitrum. Yearn and Notional announced integration, with Yearn allocating 15M USDC and 15M DAI to Notional’s fixed-rate lending strategies.
—0x Protocol v4 NFT swap support is now live on Ethereum mainnet. The 0x team announced an updated bug bounty program for 0x Protocol v4. The program is open to anyone, with rewards of up to $1M for critical exploits.
—Open minting of NFTs is now live on Loopring L2.
—Euler launches Uniswap Oracle Attack Simulator, a new tool for users to simulate and quantify attack risks on v3 TWAP price oracles.
—Ren introduced Catalog, the inaugural application developed by Ren Labs and built on the Ren blockchain (L1). VarenX is now live on Polygon.
—dYdX Review of Epoch 6: Seventh round of updates from the team on the ecosystem, community, mining programs, and more.
—The 1inch Foundation releases $634,000 to grantees.
—The Synthetix Algieba Release: SIP-185 to add Three New Synths on Optimism with shorting: sAVAX, sMATIC, and sEUR. The Hamal Release: SIP-202 and SCCP-164 introduces a substantial change to how staking inflation is calculated and rewarded on a system-wide scale.
—Moloch v3 launched
—UMA has partnered with Dappback to create a web3 task page that rewards you for completing web3 micro-tasks like joining our community, getting onboarded, providing content, etc.
—Enzyme’s Sulu is live. Enzyme's AUM is now at an all-time high of $183M.
—Compound Proposal #85 Risk Parameter Updates for UNI, LINK, MKR, AAVE, YFI, and SUSHI passed through the governance system with broad community support.
—The Index Coop announced the launch of its second Inverse Flexible Leverage Index (FLI) on Polygon — iETH-FLI-P.
—KyberSwap Product Update is out.
—Rainbow wallet raises $18 million Series A.
—Hegic HardCore beta released.
—0xSplits introduced and detailed.
—Astrodrop Shrines: introduced, new primitive that enables anyone to distribute any amount of any ERC20 token to a weighted list of addresses of any size
—Locke Protocol, a generalized platform that enables protocol-facilitated token distribution, introduced.
—And more!
#Ethereum #Defi_in_Ether https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1499406936365846529?s=20&t=Kah0yqlYF_t6lWTpRZdTbw
Twitter
Paradigm
𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 vol.48 • $78B in #DeFi • @deversifi x @opera • @iearnfinance launches on @arbitrum • @0xProject v4 #NFT swap support is live • @renprotocol introduces #Catalog • @eulerfinance launches @Uniswap Oracle Attack Simulator medium.com/paradigm-fund/…
👍2
Biweekly update on Humanode vol.18
TL;DR
Dear community members, it’s time for our biweekly report on Humanode! The past two weeks were a part of a marvelous journey — so let’s have a short overview of news and events which are the main focus of the current report.
It is always a pleasure to see growing numbers in testnet stats. Humanode testnet V2 ‘Shamshel’, the 1st major upgrade that greatly improves the UI/UX, has just hit 2780+ validators (2,781 at the time of writing). And this is just the beginning! Join the testnet, and immortalize your existence as one of the first human nodes in history!
For those still wondering how Humanode uses biometrics apart from having a network of 2780 equal nodes. The team is integrating into the identity ORE ID utilized in multiple sectors of crypto. ORE ID is a universal authentication & authorization platform for blockchain. This partnership means that any company building on top will be able to utilize a biometric sign-on option for their users. The main win-win here is the Sybil-resistance that biometric identification provides. If every participant of a DAO or a Metaverse signed on with Humanode, the project can be sure that there are no duplicate identities, bots, or multi-accounts.
We never cease to wonder at the progress the Humanode teams have made in recent days. In a recent development update, Humanode teams have shared what they’ve been working on over the past two weeks.
As for the network development, they added BABE template and RPC, to use BabeId instead of AuraId, provided context for action alongside error messages, added the insertion of Alice ACCO type key before running the node, conducted backport bio authentication flow rework, updated test files, and fixed minor differences discrepancies.
As for the Web App, the team implemented the bio authentication new flow, fixed the service worker guard skipping logic, added more tests and corrected a bug at the core type, added create utils for the subsystem libraries, implemented API subsystem using common building blocks as well as generic subsystem tooling.
Regarding Humanode Desktop App, the team revented indefinite memory growth in logs, updated BioauthStatus hook, added loading indicator, and lazily render and memoize tabs, rewrote settings and repos loading & parsing logic, displayed connection status when connection is lost, limited the size of logs, added temporal polyfill and removed day.js, adapted manifest to new fetching structure, and improved error rendering.
Considering crypto-biometric search and matching and liveness algorithms, the team updated evaluation code for face liveness detection, fixed bug in pytorch lightning, saved the trained model every epoch, fixed pylint error for eyeblink and pose, face expression, pipeline and utility, facial features and liveness, and deep fake module, and added RPPG based liveness detection.
As for authorisation protocol, there is an ongoing integration with 2 projects.The good news is, the team continues testing the Aragon stack on Humanode EVM.
The Humanode media team continues a series of interviews with Humanode core team members. These weeks, they interviewed Tony, Rust engineer at Humanode. Tony discussed his background story, dreams and aspirations, and what gets him excited about bio-authentication. Read the interviews in the Humanode blog!
Other than that, the Humanode Fireside talk took place in their Telegram voice chat. The team discussed biometric modalities & their limitations. Listen to the recording on the Humanode Podcast, and join the team on Wednesday for the next conversation!
That’s a wrap! Check out the article below and keep yourself updated!
#Humanode https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1499804758881845252?s=20&t=L41PeOxhJpSuH5-Gv3CJEA
18th February — 4th MarchTestnet hits >2,780+ unique validators, Partnership with ORE ID, Testing Aragon stack on Humanode EVM, An interview with Tony — Rust engineer at Humanode, Biometric modalities & their limitations discussed, and more!
TL;DR
Dear community members, it’s time for our biweekly report on Humanode! The past two weeks were a part of a marvelous journey — so let’s have a short overview of news and events which are the main focus of the current report.
It is always a pleasure to see growing numbers in testnet stats. Humanode testnet V2 ‘Shamshel’, the 1st major upgrade that greatly improves the UI/UX, has just hit 2780+ validators (2,781 at the time of writing). And this is just the beginning! Join the testnet, and immortalize your existence as one of the first human nodes in history!
For those still wondering how Humanode uses biometrics apart from having a network of 2780 equal nodes. The team is integrating into the identity ORE ID utilized in multiple sectors of crypto. ORE ID is a universal authentication & authorization platform for blockchain. This partnership means that any company building on top will be able to utilize a biometric sign-on option for their users. The main win-win here is the Sybil-resistance that biometric identification provides. If every participant of a DAO or a Metaverse signed on with Humanode, the project can be sure that there are no duplicate identities, bots, or multi-accounts.
We never cease to wonder at the progress the Humanode teams have made in recent days. In a recent development update, Humanode teams have shared what they’ve been working on over the past two weeks.
As for the network development, they added BABE template and RPC, to use BabeId instead of AuraId, provided context for action alongside error messages, added the insertion of Alice ACCO type key before running the node, conducted backport bio authentication flow rework, updated test files, and fixed minor differences discrepancies.
As for the Web App, the team implemented the bio authentication new flow, fixed the service worker guard skipping logic, added more tests and corrected a bug at the core type, added create utils for the subsystem libraries, implemented API subsystem using common building blocks as well as generic subsystem tooling.
Regarding Humanode Desktop App, the team revented indefinite memory growth in logs, updated BioauthStatus hook, added loading indicator, and lazily render and memoize tabs, rewrote settings and repos loading & parsing logic, displayed connection status when connection is lost, limited the size of logs, added temporal polyfill and removed day.js, adapted manifest to new fetching structure, and improved error rendering.
Considering crypto-biometric search and matching and liveness algorithms, the team updated evaluation code for face liveness detection, fixed bug in pytorch lightning, saved the trained model every epoch, fixed pylint error for eyeblink and pose, face expression, pipeline and utility, facial features and liveness, and deep fake module, and added RPPG based liveness detection.
As for authorisation protocol, there is an ongoing integration with 2 projects.The good news is, the team continues testing the Aragon stack on Humanode EVM.
The Humanode media team continues a series of interviews with Humanode core team members. These weeks, they interviewed Tony, Rust engineer at Humanode. Tony discussed his background story, dreams and aspirations, and what gets him excited about bio-authentication. Read the interviews in the Humanode blog!
Other than that, the Humanode Fireside talk took place in their Telegram voice chat. The team discussed biometric modalities & their limitations. Listen to the recording on the Humanode Podcast, and join the team on Wednesday for the next conversation!
That’s a wrap! Check out the article below and keep yourself updated!
#Humanode https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1499804758881845252?s=20&t=L41PeOxhJpSuH5-Gv3CJEA
Twitter
Paradigm
Biweekly update on @humanode_io vol.18 • Testnet hits >2,780+ nodes • Partnership w/@oreprotocol by @TeamAIKON • Testing @AragonProject stack on #Humanode EVM • An interview with Tony — @rustlang engineer at Humanode medium.com/paradigm-fund/…
𝐒𝐓/ 'Closest black hole' system found to contain no black hole
- In 2020, astronomers reported the closest black hole to Earth, located just 1000 light-years away in the HR 6819 system. But the results of their study were contested by other researchers. In a new paper, these two teams have united to report that there is in fact no black hole in HR 6819, which is instead a ‘vampire’ two-star system in a rare and short-lived stage of its evolution.
- Scientists provide the first simulation of neutron star collisions in extensions of general relativity relevant for cosmology, offering a new approach to test gravity.
- Researchers found that the axis of rotation of a black hole in a binary system is tilted more than 40 degrees relative to the axis of stellar orbit. The finding challenges current theoretical models of black hole formation.
- Scientists developed a neural network deep learning technique to extract hidden turbulent motion information from observations of the Sun. Tests on three different sets of simulation data showed that it is possible to infer the horizontal motion from data for the temperature and vertical motion. This technique will benefit solar astronomy and other fields such as plasma physics, fusion science, and fluid dynamics.
- A research team has provided an important clue to the origin of the element Ytterbium in the Milky Way, by showing that the element largely originates from supernova explosions. The groundbreaking research also provides new opportunities for studying the evolution of our galaxy.
- Black holes and neutron stars are some of the most extreme objects in the Universe, ripping up neighboring stars. But they are messy eaters and much of they take in gets flung back into space. Scientists have now observed a neutron star blasting out warm and cold wind as it devoured another star. The findings shed new light on the behavior of these stellar cannibals and how they influence the evolution of galaxies.
- A rare exoplanet which orbits around two stars at once has been detected using a ground-based telescope. The planet, called Kepler-16b, has so far only been seen using the Kepler space telescope. It orbits around two stars, with the two orbits also orbiting one another, forming a binary star system.
- In its early days, the Milky Way was like a giant smoothie, as if galaxies consisting of billions of stars, and an enormous amount of gas had been thrown together into a gigantic blender. But a new study picks apart this mixture by analyzing individual stars to identify which originated inside the galaxy and which began ‘life’ outside.
- Continuing X-ray observations by Chandra of the kilonova from the merger of two neutron stars to form a black hole hint at new processes. Initially, a gamma-ray burst and subsequent X-ray emissions told of a jet of material produced by the merger, but X-rays from this jet should be dimming. They’re not, suggesting that ejecta from the merger, given an extra bounce from the merged neutron stars a second before collapse, is also generating X-rays.
- Space travel can be agonizingly slow: For example, the New Horizons probe took almost 10 years to reach Pluto. Traveling to Proxima Centauri b, the closest habitable planet to Earth, would require thousands of years with even the biggest rockets. Now, researchers calculate that low-power lasers on Earth could launch and maneuver small probes equipped with silicon or boron nitride sails, propelling them to much faster speeds than rocket engines.
- Upcoming industry events. And more!
#ST #Space https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/st-closest-black-hole-system-found-to-contain-no-black-hole-d2bd9df67087
Space biweekly vol.46, 16th February — 4th MarchTL;DR
- In 2020, astronomers reported the closest black hole to Earth, located just 1000 light-years away in the HR 6819 system. But the results of their study were contested by other researchers. In a new paper, these two teams have united to report that there is in fact no black hole in HR 6819, which is instead a ‘vampire’ two-star system in a rare and short-lived stage of its evolution.
- Scientists provide the first simulation of neutron star collisions in extensions of general relativity relevant for cosmology, offering a new approach to test gravity.
- Researchers found that the axis of rotation of a black hole in a binary system is tilted more than 40 degrees relative to the axis of stellar orbit. The finding challenges current theoretical models of black hole formation.
- Scientists developed a neural network deep learning technique to extract hidden turbulent motion information from observations of the Sun. Tests on three different sets of simulation data showed that it is possible to infer the horizontal motion from data for the temperature and vertical motion. This technique will benefit solar astronomy and other fields such as plasma physics, fusion science, and fluid dynamics.
- A research team has provided an important clue to the origin of the element Ytterbium in the Milky Way, by showing that the element largely originates from supernova explosions. The groundbreaking research also provides new opportunities for studying the evolution of our galaxy.
- Black holes and neutron stars are some of the most extreme objects in the Universe, ripping up neighboring stars. But they are messy eaters and much of they take in gets flung back into space. Scientists have now observed a neutron star blasting out warm and cold wind as it devoured another star. The findings shed new light on the behavior of these stellar cannibals and how they influence the evolution of galaxies.
- A rare exoplanet which orbits around two stars at once has been detected using a ground-based telescope. The planet, called Kepler-16b, has so far only been seen using the Kepler space telescope. It orbits around two stars, with the two orbits also orbiting one another, forming a binary star system.
- In its early days, the Milky Way was like a giant smoothie, as if galaxies consisting of billions of stars, and an enormous amount of gas had been thrown together into a gigantic blender. But a new study picks apart this mixture by analyzing individual stars to identify which originated inside the galaxy and which began ‘life’ outside.
- Continuing X-ray observations by Chandra of the kilonova from the merger of two neutron stars to form a black hole hint at new processes. Initially, a gamma-ray burst and subsequent X-ray emissions told of a jet of material produced by the merger, but X-rays from this jet should be dimming. They’re not, suggesting that ejecta from the merger, given an extra bounce from the merged neutron stars a second before collapse, is also generating X-rays.
- Space travel can be agonizingly slow: For example, the New Horizons probe took almost 10 years to reach Pluto. Traveling to Proxima Centauri b, the closest habitable planet to Earth, would require thousands of years with even the biggest rockets. Now, researchers calculate that low-power lasers on Earth could launch and maneuver small probes equipped with silicon or boron nitride sails, propelling them to much faster speeds than rocket engines.
- Upcoming industry events. And more!
#ST #Space https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/st-closest-black-hole-system-found-to-contain-no-black-hole-d2bd9df67087
Medium
ST/ ‘Closest black hole’ system found to contain no black hole
Space biweekly vol.46, 16th February — 4th March
DAOs biweekly vol.20
TL;DR
- UkraineDAO organizes crowdfunding campaign: PleasrDAO and PussyRiot have launched a crypto fundraising effort to support people impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- DAOhaus v3 coming soon. The Y33t is complete. Season 4 of HausParty is underway
- The first draft of the Bancor V3 Phase 1 governance proposal (BIP15) released
- Balancer’s governance process revamp 2.0 proposal and proposal to authorize treasury subDAO to allocate BAL to Turbo passed. Balancer Grants monthly update is out
- Idle DAO proposal of deploying liquidity into Bancor passes temperature check
- Compound proposal 084 failed, 085 executed, and 086 is live. Compound grants program renewal faces organizational challenges
- GnosisDAO GIP-13, a proposal to spin out the Cow Protocol team and launch a COW token, passed quorum on snapshot. GIP-27 is up on the forum in Phase-2
- The deployment of Aave V3 on Starknet is starting after the AIP for Phase I passed. Llama shared the January 2022 Treasury Report for the protocol. Aave’s experimental arm Newt launches platform for tokenizing contributor time
- Data analytics service Flipside Crypto joins the MakerDAO delegate cohort
- Gitcoin grants round 13 starts March 9. The Steward Council Election&Mandate proposal and the Council Term Allocation proposal are live
- Index Coop’s [UNISWAP-1.11] is live for voting on snapshot
- Kleros Feb 2022 community update has been published
- Lido for Avalanche proposal approved. Lido for Polygon. Lido opened applications for Node Operators
- mStable MIP26 and MCCP17 passed
- Nexus Mutual’s Operation wartortle special resolution poll has been approved. Nexus Mutual members have agreed to transition to a stateless DAO structure
- Synthetix Algieba release went out. The release included SIP-205, which has introduced three new synths on Optimism
- The Uniswap community voting on the final on-chain vote on the proposal: Should Uniswap provide Voltz with v3 Additional Use Grant?
- BadgerDAO vault upgrades. Badger will be migrating all bveCVX to the new locker
- Due to sudden CVX unlock, Curve votes for pools on Avalanche didn’t get a quorum on convex
- PieDAO PIP-70, 71 & 72 approved. [Epoch-5] MerkleTree Notarization proposal is live for voting
- PoolTogether PTIP-54 & PTIP-55 passed
- Paladin governance platform prepares for token launch and enabling transferability
- Core team behind Barnbridge tranching protocol leaves the project
- Tribe unveils integrated DAO launch product: Tribe Launch will offer DAOs immediate access to a range of liquidity and borrowing mechanisms
- New MolochDAO grantee interview series. Moloch v3, aka Baal, was released during ETHDenver
- Clarifying 2020 mergers: A joint announcement from Yearn Finance, SushiSwap, C.R.E.A.M. Finance, Akropolis, Pickle Finance, and Iron Bank
- GCs of Blockchain Association and DYDX share thoughts on crypto legal landscape
- Juno Network prepares for several DAO launches
- Binance’s Cosmos validator is ejected from active set and “jailed”, demonstrating risk of staking with an exchange validator
- Arweave DAO platform communityxyz gets performance upgrades
- Active proposals: Aave, Compound, GitcoinDAO, Idle, Index Coop, LidoDAO, PieDAO, Uniswap
- New & ongoing discussions: Balancer, Synthetix, mStable, MakerDAO, Yam Finance, Curve, Yearn Finance, Nexus Mutual, BancorDAO, Akropolis, GnosisDAO, PoolTogether, API3, KyberDAO, Kleros, Badger DAO
- Who will Build the next 10,000 DAOs? by Aragon
- And more!
#DAO https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1500174696331063298?s=20&t=2lGNuGSR3FmQ_5zzIYX-Ow
19th February - 5th MarchUkraineDAO’s crowdfunding campaign, Fei’s new Tribe Launch product, Bancor’s BIP15, Nexus Mutual’s special resolution poll approved, Lido <> Polygon, DAOhaus v3 coming soon, and more!
TL;DR
- UkraineDAO organizes crowdfunding campaign: PleasrDAO and PussyRiot have launched a crypto fundraising effort to support people impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- DAOhaus v3 coming soon. The Y33t is complete. Season 4 of HausParty is underway
- The first draft of the Bancor V3 Phase 1 governance proposal (BIP15) released
- Balancer’s governance process revamp 2.0 proposal and proposal to authorize treasury subDAO to allocate BAL to Turbo passed. Balancer Grants monthly update is out
- Idle DAO proposal of deploying liquidity into Bancor passes temperature check
- Compound proposal 084 failed, 085 executed, and 086 is live. Compound grants program renewal faces organizational challenges
- GnosisDAO GIP-13, a proposal to spin out the Cow Protocol team and launch a COW token, passed quorum on snapshot. GIP-27 is up on the forum in Phase-2
- The deployment of Aave V3 on Starknet is starting after the AIP for Phase I passed. Llama shared the January 2022 Treasury Report for the protocol. Aave’s experimental arm Newt launches platform for tokenizing contributor time
- Data analytics service Flipside Crypto joins the MakerDAO delegate cohort
- Gitcoin grants round 13 starts March 9. The Steward Council Election&Mandate proposal and the Council Term Allocation proposal are live
- Index Coop’s [UNISWAP-1.11] is live for voting on snapshot
- Kleros Feb 2022 community update has been published
- Lido for Avalanche proposal approved. Lido for Polygon. Lido opened applications for Node Operators
- mStable MIP26 and MCCP17 passed
- Nexus Mutual’s Operation wartortle special resolution poll has been approved. Nexus Mutual members have agreed to transition to a stateless DAO structure
- Synthetix Algieba release went out. The release included SIP-205, which has introduced three new synths on Optimism
- The Uniswap community voting on the final on-chain vote on the proposal: Should Uniswap provide Voltz with v3 Additional Use Grant?
- BadgerDAO vault upgrades. Badger will be migrating all bveCVX to the new locker
- Due to sudden CVX unlock, Curve votes for pools on Avalanche didn’t get a quorum on convex
- PieDAO PIP-70, 71 & 72 approved. [Epoch-5] MerkleTree Notarization proposal is live for voting
- PoolTogether PTIP-54 & PTIP-55 passed
- Paladin governance platform prepares for token launch and enabling transferability
- Core team behind Barnbridge tranching protocol leaves the project
- Tribe unveils integrated DAO launch product: Tribe Launch will offer DAOs immediate access to a range of liquidity and borrowing mechanisms
- New MolochDAO grantee interview series. Moloch v3, aka Baal, was released during ETHDenver
- Clarifying 2020 mergers: A joint announcement from Yearn Finance, SushiSwap, C.R.E.A.M. Finance, Akropolis, Pickle Finance, and Iron Bank
- GCs of Blockchain Association and DYDX share thoughts on crypto legal landscape
- Juno Network prepares for several DAO launches
- Binance’s Cosmos validator is ejected from active set and “jailed”, demonstrating risk of staking with an exchange validator
- Arweave DAO platform communityxyz gets performance upgrades
- Active proposals: Aave, Compound, GitcoinDAO, Idle, Index Coop, LidoDAO, PieDAO, Uniswap
- New & ongoing discussions: Balancer, Synthetix, mStable, MakerDAO, Yam Finance, Curve, Yearn Finance, Nexus Mutual, BancorDAO, Akropolis, GnosisDAO, PoolTogether, API3, KyberDAO, Kleros, Badger DAO
- Who will Build the next 10,000 DAOs? by Aragon
- And more!
#DAO https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1500174696331063298?s=20&t=2lGNuGSR3FmQ_5zzIYX-Ow
Twitter
Paradigm
𝗗𝗔𝗢𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 vol.20 • @Bancor BIP15 • @nowdaoit v3 coming soon • @LidoFinance <> @0xPolygon • @feiprotocol new Tribe Launch product • @Ukraine_DAO crowdfunding campaign • @NexusMutual special resolution poll approved medium.com/paradigm-fund/…
What is Solana and how does it work?
Check out a quick guide on the project by our lead researcher @sshshln via @Cointelegraph.
https://twitter.com/Cointelegraph/status/1500555195096322048?s=20&t=rHS7J2UtKmT9JY_YK5RNkA
Check out a quick guide on the project by our lead researcher @sshshln via @Cointelegraph.
https://twitter.com/Cointelegraph/status/1500555195096322048?s=20&t=rHS7J2UtKmT9JY_YK5RNkA
Twitter
Cointelegraph
Touted as an “Ethereum killer,” Solana and its SOL have emerged as one of the most innovative projects on the blockchain. What fueled its growing popularity and can it really solve the blockchain trilemma? cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-s…
👍2
Forwarded from Humanode Announcements
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🔥 HUMANODE FIRESIDE: BIOMETRIC SLASHING MECHANISM
Dear human nodes,
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday in our Telegram voice chat! We will be discussing biometric slashing mechanisms.
As usual, there will be a live talk between the team members first, and then a conversation with the community.
P.S. For those who missed previous discussions, recordings are up on our Podcast and YouTube channel.
Dear human nodes,
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday in our Telegram voice chat! We will be discussing biometric slashing mechanisms.
As usual, there will be a live talk between the team members first, and then a conversation with the community.
When?
Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 16:00 UTC.Where?
Humanode telegram group: https://news.1rj.ru/str/humanodesP.S. For those who missed previous discussions, recordings are up on our Podcast and YouTube channel.
Biweekly update on the @cosmosproject ecosystem vol. 65
TL;DR
Dear Astronauts, the last two weeks have been extremely fruitful for the Cosmos ecosystm, and we can't wait to share some of the most exciting news with you!
First and foremost, Tendermint, the company that launched the blockchain-interoperability protocol Cosmos, announced last Wednesday it is rebranding to "Ignite." Ignite CEO Peng Zhong said that the rebranding doesn't involve major changes to the firm's roadmap or leadership. Instead, the brand refresh is meant to symbolize a pivot to "a product-first focus," with the name "Ignite" bringing to mind "the initiation of change and action." Tendermint's prior focus was on developing back-end Cosmos infrastructure.
Osmosis Superfluid Staking is here! As a reminder, superfluid staking allows Osmosis liquidity providers to stake the OSMO in their LP shares (GAMM). Because superfluid staking adds to the security of the chain, superfluid positions also earn staking rewards on top of the usual fees and liquidity mining incentives.
As for the other Cosmos ecosystem news: OmniFlix successfully launched its mainnet. Kava's Ethereum co-chain alpha will be live on March 8th. Akash testnet 3 is launching on March 7th and running through March 20th. GemKeeper, security audited DEX on the Oasis Network, has been introduced. SCRT Labs announces the launch of Legendao, the play-to-mint NFT platform. The Band Protocol team recaps 2021, shares the 2022 roadmap and their vision for the future beyond oracle. Polygon launches Finity to solve Web3's UI/UX woes. BitSong announced the upcoming launch of their fan token platform under the brand "Sinfonia". Crypto.com unveils Loaded Lions x BC vault crypto hardware wallets. Also, changes to Crypto Earn have been introduced by the team. Idena roadmap update 2022 was published. The first-ever transaction on Injective was signed using Keplr wallet. IRIS Network turns 3. RIZON domain integrated into Starname. Kadena Ecosystem February Report was published. Persistence monthly newsletter is out. FTX now supports native Terra UST. Regen Ledger v3.0 upgrade proposal is in the voting voting period. Discover the latest info on Gravity bridge brought to you by Deborah Simpier. And much more!
That's a wrap! Have a wonderful & productive week!
#CosmosNetwork https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1500887713221906434?s=20&t=nm_PwruVvh1RH-ITAgakKA
21st February - 7th MarchTendermint rebrands to 'Ignite', Gravity Bridge Chain update, Osmosis Superfluid staking launch, OmniFlix mainnet launch, Evmos joined the IBCGang, Kava's Ethereum co-chain alpha will be live on March 8, SCRT Labs announces the launch of Legendao, IRIS Network turns 3, and much more!
TL;DR
Dear Astronauts, the last two weeks have been extremely fruitful for the Cosmos ecosystm, and we can't wait to share some of the most exciting news with you!
First and foremost, Tendermint, the company that launched the blockchain-interoperability protocol Cosmos, announced last Wednesday it is rebranding to "Ignite." Ignite CEO Peng Zhong said that the rebranding doesn't involve major changes to the firm's roadmap or leadership. Instead, the brand refresh is meant to symbolize a pivot to "a product-first focus," with the name "Ignite" bringing to mind "the initiation of change and action." Tendermint's prior focus was on developing back-end Cosmos infrastructure.
Osmosis Superfluid Staking is here! As a reminder, superfluid staking allows Osmosis liquidity providers to stake the OSMO in their LP shares (GAMM). Because superfluid staking adds to the security of the chain, superfluid positions also earn staking rewards on top of the usual fees and liquidity mining incentives.
As for the other Cosmos ecosystem news: OmniFlix successfully launched its mainnet. Kava's Ethereum co-chain alpha will be live on March 8th. Akash testnet 3 is launching on March 7th and running through March 20th. GemKeeper, security audited DEX on the Oasis Network, has been introduced. SCRT Labs announces the launch of Legendao, the play-to-mint NFT platform. The Band Protocol team recaps 2021, shares the 2022 roadmap and their vision for the future beyond oracle. Polygon launches Finity to solve Web3's UI/UX woes. BitSong announced the upcoming launch of their fan token platform under the brand "Sinfonia". Crypto.com unveils Loaded Lions x BC vault crypto hardware wallets. Also, changes to Crypto Earn have been introduced by the team. Idena roadmap update 2022 was published. The first-ever transaction on Injective was signed using Keplr wallet. IRIS Network turns 3. RIZON domain integrated into Starname. Kadena Ecosystem February Report was published. Persistence monthly newsletter is out. FTX now supports native Terra UST. Regen Ledger v3.0 upgrade proposal is in the voting voting period. Discover the latest info on Gravity bridge brought to you by Deborah Simpier. And much more!
That's a wrap! Have a wonderful & productive week!
#CosmosNetwork https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1500887713221906434?s=20&t=nm_PwruVvh1RH-ITAgakKA
Twitter
Paradigm
. @Cosmos biweekly vol.65 • Tendermint rebrands to @ignt_com • @gravity_bridge chain update • @osmosiszone Superfluid #Staking launch • @EvmosOrg joined the #IBCGang medium.com/paradigm-fund/…
𝐑𝐓/ Fingertip sensitivity for robots
—Striving to improve touch sensing in robotics, scientists developed a thumb-shaped sensor with a camera hidden inside and trained a deep neural network to infer its haptic contact information. When something touches the finger, the system constructs a three-dimensional force map from the visible deformations of its flexible outer shell. This research invention significantly improves a robot finger's haptic perception, coming ever closer to the sense of touch of human skin.
—Researchers with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have shown for the first time how to design the basic elements needed for logic operations using a kind of material called a liquid crystal - paving the way for a completely novel way of performing computations.
—Scientists have designed a malleable robotic arm that can be guided into shape by a person using augmented reality (AR) goggles.
—Researchers have created tiny bug-inspired robots that can carry out tasks in hard-to-reach spaces and inhospitable environments. These robots could be used to access confined areas for imaging or environmental evaluation, take water samples, or perform structural evaluations.
—A study published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, details one team's ground-breaking stabilization of the enzyme Chondroitinase ABC, (ChABC) offering new hope for patients coping with spinal cord injuries.
—Researchers at Brown University and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico have recently created RoboKrill, a new robot inspired by a shrimp-like species of crustaceans, called krill (Euphausia superba). This robot, introduced in a paper pre-published on arXiv, artificially replicates the swimming kinematics of krill to seamlessly move around in underwater environments.
—Scientists at the Microsoft Mixed Reality and AI Lab and ETH Zurich have recently developed a new framework that combines MR and robotics to enhance spatial computing applications. They implemented and tested this framework, introduced in a paper pre-published on arXiv, on a series of systems for human-robot interaction.
—A new study challenges the conventional approach to designing soft robotics and a class of materials called metamaterials by utilizing the power of computer algorithms. Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Technical University of Denmark can now build multimaterial structures without dependence on human intuition or trial-and-error to produce highly efficient actuators and energy absorbers that mimic designs found in nature.
—A plenary from the ROBIO 2021 conference by Aude Billard, on "Dexterous Manipulation of Objects."
Phone makers and telecoms firms unveiled a series of gadgets and innovations at one of the industry's biggest get-togethers at Spain tech congress this week in Barcelona.
—Check out robotics upcoming events. And more!
#RT #Robotics https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/rt-fingertip-sensitivity-for-robots-21d5e456a2d1
Robotics biweekly vol.46, 22nd - February - 8th MarchTL;DR
—Striving to improve touch sensing in robotics, scientists developed a thumb-shaped sensor with a camera hidden inside and trained a deep neural network to infer its haptic contact information. When something touches the finger, the system constructs a three-dimensional force map from the visible deformations of its flexible outer shell. This research invention significantly improves a robot finger's haptic perception, coming ever closer to the sense of touch of human skin.
—Researchers with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have shown for the first time how to design the basic elements needed for logic operations using a kind of material called a liquid crystal - paving the way for a completely novel way of performing computations.
—Scientists have designed a malleable robotic arm that can be guided into shape by a person using augmented reality (AR) goggles.
—Researchers have created tiny bug-inspired robots that can carry out tasks in hard-to-reach spaces and inhospitable environments. These robots could be used to access confined areas for imaging or environmental evaluation, take water samples, or perform structural evaluations.
—A study published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, details one team's ground-breaking stabilization of the enzyme Chondroitinase ABC, (ChABC) offering new hope for patients coping with spinal cord injuries.
—Researchers at Brown University and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico have recently created RoboKrill, a new robot inspired by a shrimp-like species of crustaceans, called krill (Euphausia superba). This robot, introduced in a paper pre-published on arXiv, artificially replicates the swimming kinematics of krill to seamlessly move around in underwater environments.
—Scientists at the Microsoft Mixed Reality and AI Lab and ETH Zurich have recently developed a new framework that combines MR and robotics to enhance spatial computing applications. They implemented and tested this framework, introduced in a paper pre-published on arXiv, on a series of systems for human-robot interaction.
—A new study challenges the conventional approach to designing soft robotics and a class of materials called metamaterials by utilizing the power of computer algorithms. Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Technical University of Denmark can now build multimaterial structures without dependence on human intuition or trial-and-error to produce highly efficient actuators and energy absorbers that mimic designs found in nature.
—A plenary from the ROBIO 2021 conference by Aude Billard, on "Dexterous Manipulation of Objects."
Phone makers and telecoms firms unveiled a series of gadgets and innovations at one of the industry's biggest get-togethers at Spain tech congress this week in Barcelona.
—Check out robotics upcoming events. And more!
#RT #Robotics https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/rt-fingertip-sensitivity-for-robots-21d5e456a2d1
Medium
RT/ Fingertip sensitivity for robots
Robotics biweekly vol.46, 22nd — February — 8th March
𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 vol. 89
TL;DR
- SEC investigating NFT market over potential securities violations. Biden planning to sign executive order on crypto
- US Treasury Department formally adds crypto rules to russian sanctions guidance. Lawmakers raise alarm on crypto for sanctions evasion as experts cast doubt. Fed Chair Powell: ‘War underscores need’ for crypto regulation
- US tax agency moves to dismiss lawsuit by Tezos stakers who refused refund, demanded trial
- European Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision. Furthermore, the Parliament proposes expanding ‘travel rule’ to every single crypto transaction
- EU excludes 7 Russian banks from SWIFT. ECB wants quick action on crypto regulation following russian sanctions
- Ukraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations amid ongoing war. Ukraine is buying bulletproof vests and night-vision goggles using crypto
- Ukraine government cancels airdrop ahead of scheduled snapshot. Ukraine asks Binance, Coinbase, 6 other crypto exchanges to block russian users
- Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50%. Anti-war Russians start donating crypto to support Ukraine
- Coinbase proposes crypto tech to promote global sanctions compliance
- Swiss city of Lugano to make Bitcoin and Tether ‘de facto’ legal tender
- UK FCA is investigating 50 unauthorized crypto firms. UK government wants more power to seize crypto assets
- Thailand reportedly exempts 7% crypto tax for traders on authorized exchanges
- Philippines to launch pilot CBDC implementation
- China’s share in Bitcoin transactions declined 80% post crackdown. Chinese police bust illegal crypto mining farm, seize 190 miners
- South Korean crypto market grows to 45.9B in 2021 despite strict regulations. South Korea to invest 187M in national metaverse project
- India’s top court queries government on crypto, but may not expect a response
- Experts weigh in on new crypto regulations in South Africa
- Binance back in Malaysia via a strategic stake in regulated digital exchange
- Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption
- Bitfinex security token platform goes live in Kazakhstan
- Israeli authorities seize Hamas-linked crypto accounts
- US Virginia Senate allows state banks to offer crypto custody services
- New York Bitcoin mining moratorium bill garners more support
- BitConnect founder indicted in 2.4B ponzi scheme has disappeared
- FTX expands to Europe with CySEC approval
- Dogecoin Foundation registers name and logos as trademarked within in the EU
- Visa, Mastercard join PayPal in suspending russian operations
- CryptoPunk NFT is latest donation to Ukraine’s 33M campaign
- And more!
#Regulation https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1501271806413447172?s=20&t=cdR8WvkXRoyUqLGOLjK7gA
21st February - 8th MarchUkraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations amid ongoing war, EU excludes 7 Russian banks from SWIFT, SEC investigating NFT market, Biden to sign order on crypto, EU Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision, Lugano to make Bitcoin and Tether ‘de facto’ legal tender, and more!
TL;DR
- SEC investigating NFT market over potential securities violations. Biden planning to sign executive order on crypto
- US Treasury Department formally adds crypto rules to russian sanctions guidance. Lawmakers raise alarm on crypto for sanctions evasion as experts cast doubt. Fed Chair Powell: ‘War underscores need’ for crypto regulation
- US tax agency moves to dismiss lawsuit by Tezos stakers who refused refund, demanded trial
- European Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision. Furthermore, the Parliament proposes expanding ‘travel rule’ to every single crypto transaction
- EU excludes 7 Russian banks from SWIFT. ECB wants quick action on crypto regulation following russian sanctions
- Ukraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations amid ongoing war. Ukraine is buying bulletproof vests and night-vision goggles using crypto
- Ukraine government cancels airdrop ahead of scheduled snapshot. Ukraine asks Binance, Coinbase, 6 other crypto exchanges to block russian users
- Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50%. Anti-war Russians start donating crypto to support Ukraine
- Coinbase proposes crypto tech to promote global sanctions compliance
- Swiss city of Lugano to make Bitcoin and Tether ‘de facto’ legal tender
- UK FCA is investigating 50 unauthorized crypto firms. UK government wants more power to seize crypto assets
- Thailand reportedly exempts 7% crypto tax for traders on authorized exchanges
- Philippines to launch pilot CBDC implementation
- China’s share in Bitcoin transactions declined 80% post crackdown. Chinese police bust illegal crypto mining farm, seize 190 miners
- South Korean crypto market grows to 45.9B in 2021 despite strict regulations. South Korea to invest 187M in national metaverse project
- India’s top court queries government on crypto, but may not expect a response
- Experts weigh in on new crypto regulations in South Africa
- Binance back in Malaysia via a strategic stake in regulated digital exchange
- Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption
- Bitfinex security token platform goes live in Kazakhstan
- Israeli authorities seize Hamas-linked crypto accounts
- US Virginia Senate allows state banks to offer crypto custody services
- New York Bitcoin mining moratorium bill garners more support
- BitConnect founder indicted in 2.4B ponzi scheme has disappeared
- FTX expands to Europe with CySEC approval
- Dogecoin Foundation registers name and logos as trademarked within in the EU
- Visa, Mastercard join PayPal in suspending russian operations
- CryptoPunk NFT is latest donation to Ukraine’s 33M campaign
- And more!
#Regulation https://twitter.com/Paradigm_fund/status/1501271806413447172?s=20&t=cdR8WvkXRoyUqLGOLjK7gA
Twitter
Paradigm
𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 vol. 89 • SEC investigates #NFT market • EU excludes 7 Russian banks from SWIFT • EU Parliament to hold vote on #crypto without PoW provision • Ukraine accepts #Bitcoin, #Ethereum donations amid ongoing war medium.com/paradigm-fund/…
𝗚𝗡/ Potato genome decoded
- More than 20 years after the first release of the human genome, scientists have for the first time deciphered the highly complex genome of the potato. Their impressive technical feat will accelerate efforts to breed superior varieties.
- A researcher has made a discovery that alters our understanding of how the body’s DNA repair process works and may lead to new chemotherapy treatments for cancer and other disorders. Researchers discovered that base excision repair has a built-in mechanism to increase its effectiveness - it just needs to be captured at a very precise point in the cell life cycle.
- In laboratory experiments involving a class of mutations in people with a rare collection of immune system disorders, researchers say they have uncovered new details about how immune system cells respond to disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.
- Recent molecular findings offer new details on how Nipah and Hendra viruses attack cells, and the immune responses that try to counter this onslaught. The results point toward multi-pronged tactics to prevent and treat these deadly illnesses.
- Researchers found a bull ant venom component that exploits a pain pathway in mammals, which they believe evolved to stop echidnas attacking the ant’s nests.
- Cell division ensures growth or renewal and is thus vital for all organisms. However, the process differs somewhat in animals, bacteria, fungi, plants, and algae. Until now, little was known about how cell division occurs in algae. Researchers have used confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) to capture the very first high-resolution three-dimensional images of cell division in live cells of the microalga Volvox carteri, and have identified new cellular structures involved in the process.
- Researchers have used a novel method to replicate mussel-adhesive proteins, creating a stronger glue than the material they set out to mimic.
- A high-fat diet is not enough to cause short-term fatty liver disease. However, if this diet is combined with the intake of beverages sweetened with liquid fructose, the accumulation of fats in the liver accelerates and hypertriglyceridemia - a cardiovascular risk factor - can appear, according to researchers.
- A team of student researchers has discovered human microRNA genes not shared with any other primate species and which may have played an important role in the unique evolution of the human species. The students found at least three families of microRNA genes on chromosome 21.
- Genomes are made up of thousands of individual pieces - genes - which are expressed at different levels. Researchers have shed light on how the placement of a gene affects its expression, as well as that of its neighbors.
- And more!
#GN #Genetics https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/gn-potato-genome-decoded-ebb8871a5865
Genetics biweekly vol.23,
23d February - 9th March
TL;DR- More than 20 years after the first release of the human genome, scientists have for the first time deciphered the highly complex genome of the potato. Their impressive technical feat will accelerate efforts to breed superior varieties.
- A researcher has made a discovery that alters our understanding of how the body’s DNA repair process works and may lead to new chemotherapy treatments for cancer and other disorders. Researchers discovered that base excision repair has a built-in mechanism to increase its effectiveness - it just needs to be captured at a very precise point in the cell life cycle.
- In laboratory experiments involving a class of mutations in people with a rare collection of immune system disorders, researchers say they have uncovered new details about how immune system cells respond to disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.
- Recent molecular findings offer new details on how Nipah and Hendra viruses attack cells, and the immune responses that try to counter this onslaught. The results point toward multi-pronged tactics to prevent and treat these deadly illnesses.
- Researchers found a bull ant venom component that exploits a pain pathway in mammals, which they believe evolved to stop echidnas attacking the ant’s nests.
- Cell division ensures growth or renewal and is thus vital for all organisms. However, the process differs somewhat in animals, bacteria, fungi, plants, and algae. Until now, little was known about how cell division occurs in algae. Researchers have used confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) to capture the very first high-resolution three-dimensional images of cell division in live cells of the microalga Volvox carteri, and have identified new cellular structures involved in the process.
- Researchers have used a novel method to replicate mussel-adhesive proteins, creating a stronger glue than the material they set out to mimic.
- A high-fat diet is not enough to cause short-term fatty liver disease. However, if this diet is combined with the intake of beverages sweetened with liquid fructose, the accumulation of fats in the liver accelerates and hypertriglyceridemia - a cardiovascular risk factor - can appear, according to researchers.
- A team of student researchers has discovered human microRNA genes not shared with any other primate species and which may have played an important role in the unique evolution of the human species. The students found at least three families of microRNA genes on chromosome 21.
- Genomes are made up of thousands of individual pieces - genes - which are expressed at different levels. Researchers have shed light on how the placement of a gene affects its expression, as well as that of its neighbors.
- And more!
#GN #Genetics https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/gn-potato-genome-decoded-ebb8871a5865
Medium
GN/ Potato genome decoded
Genetics biweekly vol.23, 23d February — 9th March
👍1
Forwarded from Humanode Announcements
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🔥 Humanode Fireside is starting in an hour! ⏰
This time we will be discussing biometric slashing mechanisms.
As always, we will be open for questions, suggestions, your thoughts, and would like to hear from all of you!
See you in our Telegram voice chat at 16:00 UTC 👉
http://t.me/humanodes
This time we will be discussing biometric slashing mechanisms.
As always, we will be open for questions, suggestions, your thoughts, and would like to hear from all of you!
See you in our Telegram voice chat at 16:00 UTC 👉
http://t.me/humanodes
𝐍𝐓/ Tiny probes could sail to outer planets with the help of low-power lasers
—Space travel can be agonizingly slow: For example, the New Horizons probe took almost 10 years to reach Pluto. Traveling to Proxima Centauri b, the closest habitable planet to Earth, would require thousands of years with even the biggest rockets. Now, researchers calculate that low-power lasers on Earth could launch and maneuver small probes equipped with silicon or boron nitride sails, propelling them to much faster speeds than rocket engines.
—MIT physicists have discovered an exotic “multiferroic” state in a material that is as thin as a single layer of atoms. Their observation is the first to confirm that multiferroic properties can exist in a perfectly two-dimensional material. The findings, published in Nature, pave the way for developing smaller, faster, and more efficient data-storage devices built with ultrathin multiferroic bits, as well as other new nanoscale structures.
—For years, researchers have tried to find efficient and cost-effective ways to harness the extreme reactivity of aluminum to generate clean hydrogen fuel. A new study shows that an easily produced composite of gallium and aluminum creates aluminum nanoparticles that react rapidly with water at room temperature to yield large amounts of hydrogen.
—Small particles from tires inhibited the growth and caused adverse behavioral changes in organisms found in freshwater and coastal estuary ecosystems, two new research papers from Oregon State University scientists found.
—Researchers detail a breakthrough discovery in nanomaterials and light-wave interactions that paves the way for the development of small, low-energy optical computers capable of advanced computing.
—A new method is using Monte Carlo simulations to extend the capabilities of transmission electron microscopy and answer fundamental questions in polymer science.
—Researchers show that certain proteins can act as efficient electrical conductors. In fact, these tiny protein wires may have better conductance properties than similar nanowires composed of DNA, which have already met with considerable success for a host of human applications.
—Scientists reported an acoustic method for the real-time tracking of metal deposition in the formation of bimetallic core-shell nanoparticles. The shape of the formed particles indicated the internal structure and was determined from changes in the acoustic resistance of a piezoelectric resonator owing to interparticle distance variation. It is hoped that the control of nanoparticle structure made possible by the analysis method will allow the preparation of bespoke materials for sensing.
—An international team of researchers has developed nanorobots capable of removing heavy metals from polluted water. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the group describes their nanorobots and how well they worked when tested.
—University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have created a nanofiber material that outperforms its widely used counterparts — including steel plates and Kevlar fabric — in protecting against high-speed projectile impacts.
—And more!
#NT #Nanotechnology
https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/nt-tiny-probes-could-sail-to-outer-planets-with-the-help-of-low-power-lasers-b0abb2cfad9e
Nanotechnology & nanomaterials biweekly vol.19, 23rd February — 9th MarchTL;DR
—Space travel can be agonizingly slow: For example, the New Horizons probe took almost 10 years to reach Pluto. Traveling to Proxima Centauri b, the closest habitable planet to Earth, would require thousands of years with even the biggest rockets. Now, researchers calculate that low-power lasers on Earth could launch and maneuver small probes equipped with silicon or boron nitride sails, propelling them to much faster speeds than rocket engines.
—MIT physicists have discovered an exotic “multiferroic” state in a material that is as thin as a single layer of atoms. Their observation is the first to confirm that multiferroic properties can exist in a perfectly two-dimensional material. The findings, published in Nature, pave the way for developing smaller, faster, and more efficient data-storage devices built with ultrathin multiferroic bits, as well as other new nanoscale structures.
—For years, researchers have tried to find efficient and cost-effective ways to harness the extreme reactivity of aluminum to generate clean hydrogen fuel. A new study shows that an easily produced composite of gallium and aluminum creates aluminum nanoparticles that react rapidly with water at room temperature to yield large amounts of hydrogen.
—Small particles from tires inhibited the growth and caused adverse behavioral changes in organisms found in freshwater and coastal estuary ecosystems, two new research papers from Oregon State University scientists found.
—Researchers detail a breakthrough discovery in nanomaterials and light-wave interactions that paves the way for the development of small, low-energy optical computers capable of advanced computing.
—A new method is using Monte Carlo simulations to extend the capabilities of transmission electron microscopy and answer fundamental questions in polymer science.
—Researchers show that certain proteins can act as efficient electrical conductors. In fact, these tiny protein wires may have better conductance properties than similar nanowires composed of DNA, which have already met with considerable success for a host of human applications.
—Scientists reported an acoustic method for the real-time tracking of metal deposition in the formation of bimetallic core-shell nanoparticles. The shape of the formed particles indicated the internal structure and was determined from changes in the acoustic resistance of a piezoelectric resonator owing to interparticle distance variation. It is hoped that the control of nanoparticle structure made possible by the analysis method will allow the preparation of bespoke materials for sensing.
—An international team of researchers has developed nanorobots capable of removing heavy metals from polluted water. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the group describes their nanorobots and how well they worked when tested.
—University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have created a nanofiber material that outperforms its widely used counterparts — including steel plates and Kevlar fabric — in protecting against high-speed projectile impacts.
—And more!
#NT #Nanotechnology
https://medium.com/paradigm-fund/nt-tiny-probes-could-sail-to-outer-planets-with-the-help-of-low-power-lasers-b0abb2cfad9e
Medium
NT/ Tiny probes could sail to outer planets with the help of low-power lasers
Nanotechnology & nanomaterials biweekly vol.19, 23rd February — 9th March