Ledger and the Real Risks of Owning Crypto
On January 21, Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped from his home in France. The motive? A ransom demand of €10 million in crypto. To apply pressure, the kidnappers mutilated his hand and sent a video to another Ledger co-founder.
Part of the ransom was paid, but French authorities acted quickly. Balland and his wife were freed, and ten suspects were arrested. Nearly all of the stolen funds were traced and frozen.
This incident highlights a hard truth: owning crypto isn't just about freedom and decentralization—it's about responsibility.
The less you share about your assets, the safer you are. Sometimes, silence is the best defense.
On January 21, Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped from his home in France. The motive? A ransom demand of €10 million in crypto. To apply pressure, the kidnappers mutilated his hand and sent a video to another Ledger co-founder.
Part of the ransom was paid, but French authorities acted quickly. Balland and his wife were freed, and ten suspects were arrested. Nearly all of the stolen funds were traced and frozen.
This incident highlights a hard truth: owning crypto isn't just about freedom and decentralization—it's about responsibility.
The less you share about your assets, the safer you are. Sometimes, silence is the best defense.
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AI: Efficiency or a New Consumption Boom? 🤖💡
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, recently highlighted the Jevons Paradox — an economic principle that suggests increased efficiency in resource use often leads to greater overall consumption. In the AI sector, this paradox is becoming more relevant than ever.
Take the example of the Chinese startup DeepSeek, whose R1 model is cheaper, faster, and more energy-efficient than its competitors. At first glance, this democratizes access to AI. But following the paradox, the result could be a massive surge in AI usage, leading to higher energy and resource consumption. Instead of conserving, we may face even greater strain on infrastructure and the environment.
Why does this matter? Because AI is rapidly becoming essential across all industries — from healthcare to entertainment. Yet, greater accessibility can bring unintended consequences: from uncontrolled adoption to market disruptions caused by revaluations of industry leaders.
DeepSeek has already shaken the market: Nvidia’s stock is plummeting, and competitors are scrambling to adjust strategies. Nadella emphasizes that the future of AI isn’t just about innovation but also finding sustainable solutions.
What we’re witnessing isn’t just technological progress but an existential challenge for the entire AI industry. The real question isn’t whether we can make AI accessible to everyone — it’s what cost we’ll pay to achieve it.
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, recently highlighted the Jevons Paradox — an economic principle that suggests increased efficiency in resource use often leads to greater overall consumption. In the AI sector, this paradox is becoming more relevant than ever.
Take the example of the Chinese startup DeepSeek, whose R1 model is cheaper, faster, and more energy-efficient than its competitors. At first glance, this democratizes access to AI. But following the paradox, the result could be a massive surge in AI usage, leading to higher energy and resource consumption. Instead of conserving, we may face even greater strain on infrastructure and the environment.
Why does this matter? Because AI is rapidly becoming essential across all industries — from healthcare to entertainment. Yet, greater accessibility can bring unintended consequences: from uncontrolled adoption to market disruptions caused by revaluations of industry leaders.
DeepSeek has already shaken the market: Nvidia’s stock is plummeting, and competitors are scrambling to adjust strategies. Nadella emphasizes that the future of AI isn’t just about innovation but also finding sustainable solutions.
What we’re witnessing isn’t just technological progress but an existential challenge for the entire AI industry. The real question isn’t whether we can make AI accessible to everyone — it’s what cost we’ll pay to achieve it.
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Quantum Tech: Cats, Millions, and the Race for the Future
European startup Alice&Bob has secured $104M to develop a quantum computer, which they aim to perfect by 2030. The secret weapon? Their unique "cat qubit" architecture. Yes, Schrödinger’s cat is part of the plan.
Here’s the gist: quantum computers promise computing power beyond imagination. But right now, they’re as unreliable as a bad Wi-Fi signal, prone to constant errors. Alice&Bob’s solution? Instead of fighting errors, they embrace them. Their "cat qubit" corrects some mistakes directly at the hardware level.
Investors like AVP and Bpifrance are finally convinced that Alice&Bob’s tech is ready for the commercial stage. The company has already achieved functionality with 48 qubits, an impressive milestone even for the skeptics.
But the race is far from over. Competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Quantinuum are pouring money into quantum technology. Will Alice&Bob’s "cat qubits" push them to the front of the pack?
Do you believe computers of the future will truly be error-free? Or is it still Schrödinger’s cat in the box?
European startup Alice&Bob has secured $104M to develop a quantum computer, which they aim to perfect by 2030. The secret weapon? Their unique "cat qubit" architecture. Yes, Schrödinger’s cat is part of the plan.
Here’s the gist: quantum computers promise computing power beyond imagination. But right now, they’re as unreliable as a bad Wi-Fi signal, prone to constant errors. Alice&Bob’s solution? Instead of fighting errors, they embrace them. Their "cat qubit" corrects some mistakes directly at the hardware level.
Investors like AVP and Bpifrance are finally convinced that Alice&Bob’s tech is ready for the commercial stage. The company has already achieved functionality with 48 qubits, an impressive milestone even for the skeptics.
But the race is far from over. Competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Quantinuum are pouring money into quantum technology. Will Alice&Bob’s "cat qubits" push them to the front of the pack?
Do you believe computers of the future will truly be error-free? Or is it still Schrödinger’s cat in the box?
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A New Take on a Classic: Vice City Returns in 2025 🎮✨
The fan-made GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition from Revolution Team breathes new life into the iconic city, rebuilding it on the RAGE engine from GTA IV. This isn't just a mod—it's a standalone game, developed after Take-Two Interactive attempted to shut down the developers' YouTube channel.
What's new in the mod?
Upgraded graphics, physics, and gameplay.
All missions, cutscenes, radio stations, and even cheat codes from the 2002 classic.
Swimming is now possible, alongside improved character textures.
Fully independent launch—GTA IV is not required.
https://youtu.be/ykY0ymgIEVA
Take-Two vs. Fans 🛑 Take-Two, known for its aggressive stance against modders, has repeatedly issued DMCA takedowns and lawsuits targeting fan projects. But Revolution Team doubled down, releasing the mod as a standalone game and even encouraging the community to re-upload it if Take-Two tries to remove it.
This project not only rekindles nostalgia but raises a bigger question: why do big companies fight fan content that only strengthens love for their games?
While Take-Two protects its rights, fans continue to prove that classics will always have a place in players' hearts. 💾💕
The fan-made GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition from Revolution Team breathes new life into the iconic city, rebuilding it on the RAGE engine from GTA IV. This isn't just a mod—it's a standalone game, developed after Take-Two Interactive attempted to shut down the developers' YouTube channel.
What's new in the mod?
Upgraded graphics, physics, and gameplay.
All missions, cutscenes, radio stations, and even cheat codes from the 2002 classic.
Swimming is now possible, alongside improved character textures.
Fully independent launch—GTA IV is not required.
https://youtu.be/ykY0ymgIEVA
Take-Two vs. Fans 🛑 Take-Two, known for its aggressive stance against modders, has repeatedly issued DMCA takedowns and lawsuits targeting fan projects. But Revolution Team doubled down, releasing the mod as a standalone game and even encouraging the community to re-upload it if Take-Two tries to remove it.
This project not only rekindles nostalgia but raises a bigger question: why do big companies fight fan content that only strengthens love for their games?
While Take-Two protects its rights, fans continue to prove that classics will always have a place in players' hearts. 💾💕
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Doomsday Clock: 89 Seconds to Midnight
In 2025, humanity has come closer than ever to global catastrophe: the Doomsday Clock has been set to 89 seconds to midnight, the shortest time in its history.
What’s this clock all about? In simple terms, it’s a symbolic measure of how close humanity is to destroying itself — through nuclear war, climate disasters, and other existential threats. The closer the clock is to "midnight," the greater the danger.
The clock is maintained by scientists at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who assess global risks. This year, their decision was driven by:
escalating geopolitical conflicts;
the growing threat of nuclear weapons;
the worsening climate crisis.
These 89 seconds are a stark warning: it’s time to reflect on where we’re heading. Do you think humanity can turn back the clock, or is it already too late?
In 2025, humanity has come closer than ever to global catastrophe: the Doomsday Clock has been set to 89 seconds to midnight, the shortest time in its history.
What’s this clock all about? In simple terms, it’s a symbolic measure of how close humanity is to destroying itself — through nuclear war, climate disasters, and other existential threats. The closer the clock is to "midnight," the greater the danger.
The clock is maintained by scientists at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who assess global risks. This year, their decision was driven by:
escalating geopolitical conflicts;
the growing threat of nuclear weapons;
the worsening climate crisis.
These 89 seconds are a stark warning: it’s time to reflect on where we’re heading. Do you think humanity can turn back the clock, or is it already too late?
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TON: What to Expect in 2025
The TON team has dropped its roadmap for the first half of 2025, and here’s the highlight reel:
🔹 Improved network stability under heavy loads; 🔹 New tools for validators; 🔹 Updated Toncenter API; 🔹 Launch of a second-layer payment network; 🔹 Release of the TOLK 1.0 programming language; 🔹 A TON-BTC Teleport bridge for seamless Bitcoin integration; 🔹 …and more.
The big question: can TON deliver all this on time? Thoughts?
The TON team has dropped its roadmap for the first half of 2025, and here’s the highlight reel:
🔹 Improved network stability under heavy loads; 🔹 New tools for validators; 🔹 Updated Toncenter API; 🔹 Launch of a second-layer payment network; 🔹 Release of the TOLK 1.0 programming language; 🔹 A TON-BTC Teleport bridge for seamless Bitcoin integration; 🔹 …and more.
The big question: can TON deliver all this on time? Thoughts?
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"Ahaha, the Brits found a way to pay employees less!"
The UK is testing a four-day workweek, and while it sounds like a dream, it’s already a reality for 200 companies in industries like tech, marketing, and social care.
Results so far are positive:
📉 Less stress for employees;
📈 Higher productivity;
😊 Better job satisfaction.
But let’s not forget the catch: fewer workdays might technically mean fewer working hours, and some companies see it as a clever way to reduce costs while keeping employees happy.
Still, 60% of Brits believe three-day weekends will be the norm by 2030. What’s your take—is this the future of work or just corporate cost-cutting in disguise?
The UK is testing a four-day workweek, and while it sounds like a dream, it’s already a reality for 200 companies in industries like tech, marketing, and social care.
Results so far are positive:
📉 Less stress for employees;
📈 Higher productivity;
😊 Better job satisfaction.
But let’s not forget the catch: fewer workdays might technically mean fewer working hours, and some companies see it as a clever way to reduce costs while keeping employees happy.
Still, 60% of Brits believe three-day weekends will be the norm by 2030. What’s your take—is this the future of work or just corporate cost-cutting in disguise?
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Good morning, are we waking up? 🌞
Crypto is showing the first signs of life after a long correction. Some optimism might have come from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who stated that banks can serve crypto clients. 🚀
📈 Top gainers in the last 24h (Top 100): 🔹 XCN +30% 🔹 HYPE +18% 🔹 FARTCOIN +16%
📉 Top losers: 🔻 DEXE -12% 🔻 PENGU -6% 🔻 MOVE -3%
What do you think—a real breakout or just a fake pump before another dip? 🤔
Crypto is showing the first signs of life after a long correction. Some optimism might have come from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who stated that banks can serve crypto clients. 🚀
📈 Top gainers in the last 24h (Top 100): 🔹 XCN +30% 🔹 HYPE +18% 🔹 FARTCOIN +16%
📉 Top losers: 🔻 DEXE -12% 🔻 PENGU -6% 🔻 MOVE -3%
What do you think—a real breakout or just a fake pump before another dip? 🤔
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Media is too big
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Get Ready for Chaos—Livestreams & Stories from the White House 😧📡
The Trump administration has decided that traditional media is outdated—so now, podcasters, bloggers, and influencers will be invited to White House press briefings. 🎤📱
This was announced by Karoline Leavitt, the new White House Press Secretary and the first-ever Gen Z to hold the position. At just 27 years old, she says young Americans have ditched TV and newspapers, turning to social media, podcasts, and independent sources for news. So, the White House needs to adapt.
Looks like we’ll soon be seeing official government statements in TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and Reels. What’s next? A live Q&A with Trump on Reddit? 👀🔥
The Trump administration has decided that traditional media is outdated—so now, podcasters, bloggers, and influencers will be invited to White House press briefings. 🎤📱
This was announced by Karoline Leavitt, the new White House Press Secretary and the first-ever Gen Z to hold the position. At just 27 years old, she says young Americans have ditched TV and newspapers, turning to social media, podcasts, and independent sources for news. So, the White House needs to adapt.
Looks like we’ll soon be seeing official government statements in TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and Reels. What’s next? A live Q&A with Trump on Reddit? 👀🔥
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Meta Prepares for War? "War Rooms" Created for DeepSeek
Looks like Meta took DeepSeek R1 as a serious threat—the company has set up four "war rooms" to analyze the Chinese model that has already outperformed ChatGPT in popularity and shaken up the AI market.
🔍 What are Meta’s teams working on?
Breaking down DeepSeek’s cost-cutting methods for AI development 💰
Investigating the data sources used to train DeepSeek’s model 📊
Exploring changes to Llama’s architecture to stay competitive 🦙💡
Applying insights to the development of Llama 4 🚀
💥 The DeepSeek Effect:
Nasdaq dropped 3.6%, and Nvidia lost $589 billion 😱
AI stocks took a hit, the market is in shock 📉
Even Sam Altman admitted R1 is an "impressive" breakthrough 🤯
Tech giants are on high alert—OpenAI, Meta, and others are scrambling to adapt. Is this the beginning of a new era in AI competition, or just another overhyped moment? 🔥
Looks like Meta took DeepSeek R1 as a serious threat—the company has set up four "war rooms" to analyze the Chinese model that has already outperformed ChatGPT in popularity and shaken up the AI market.
🔍 What are Meta’s teams working on?
Breaking down DeepSeek’s cost-cutting methods for AI development 💰
Investigating the data sources used to train DeepSeek’s model 📊
Exploring changes to Llama’s architecture to stay competitive 🦙💡
Applying insights to the development of Llama 4 🚀
💥 The DeepSeek Effect:
Nasdaq dropped 3.6%, and Nvidia lost $589 billion 😱
AI stocks took a hit, the market is in shock 📉
Even Sam Altman admitted R1 is an "impressive" breakthrough 🤯
Tech giants are on high alert—OpenAI, Meta, and others are scrambling to adapt. Is this the beginning of a new era in AI competition, or just another overhyped moment? 🔥
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Security Flaws in Apple Chips: Are Your Data at Risk? 🔥
Security researchers have discovered two new vulnerabilities in Apple’s M and A series chips—SLAP and FLOP. These flaws could allow malicious websites to steal browsing history and credit card data from Safari and Chrome.
🔍 What are SLAP & FLOP?
SLAP (Speculative Load Address Prediction) — affects M2/A15 and newer, allowing hackers to access out-of-bounds data.
FLOP (False Load Output Prediction) — affects M3/A17 and newer, bypassing memory security checks.
Both exploits take advantage of speculative execution, a mechanism designed to speed up processors.
💻 Why is this a big deal?
Malicious websites could steal passwords, emails, and payment data.
Safari and Chrome on Mac, iPhone, and iPad are vulnerable.
Apple has acknowledged the issue and is working on fixes.
The company claims there is no immediate risk, but the real question is: will these security patches slow down Apple devices? 🤔
Security researchers have discovered two new vulnerabilities in Apple’s M and A series chips—SLAP and FLOP. These flaws could allow malicious websites to steal browsing history and credit card data from Safari and Chrome.
🔍 What are SLAP & FLOP?
SLAP (Speculative Load Address Prediction) — affects M2/A15 and newer, allowing hackers to access out-of-bounds data.
FLOP (False Load Output Prediction) — affects M3/A17 and newer, bypassing memory security checks.
Both exploits take advantage of speculative execution, a mechanism designed to speed up processors.
💻 Why is this a big deal?
Malicious websites could steal passwords, emails, and payment data.
Safari and Chrome on Mac, iPhone, and iPad are vulnerable.
Apple has acknowledged the issue and is working on fixes.
The company claims there is no immediate risk, but the real question is: will these security patches slow down Apple devices? 🤔
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🚨 Boosted Rewards in Tap Tap Tripps – Now 2x Blum Points! 🚨
Blum fam, we’re upping the game – now you get 1,000 BP instead of 499 for Tap Tap Tripps! 💥
If you’re looking to stack big, this is your moment – but act fast, this offer won’t last forever. Complete the task now and grab your extra rewards!
🎮 Game link: @tap_tap_tripps_bot
📌 What is SOMO?
A next-gen web3 IP reimagining Pokémon for the TikTok era. They’re already making waves:
🔥 100k+ wallets & 2.3M+ actions in Crystal Dash
🔥 $20M raised from top investors
🔥 250k+ community across socials & Discord
Now, they’re launching Tap Tap Tripps on Telegram – a hybrid casual game with $SOMO, $PORTAL, and USDC rewards for TON users.
📢 A flagship launch for the TG/TON ecosystem – get in while it’s hot!
👉 @tap_tap_tripps_bot
Blum fam, we’re upping the game – now you get 1,000 BP instead of 499 for Tap Tap Tripps! 💥
If you’re looking to stack big, this is your moment – but act fast, this offer won’t last forever. Complete the task now and grab your extra rewards!
🎮 Game link: @tap_tap_tripps_bot
📌 What is SOMO?
A next-gen web3 IP reimagining Pokémon for the TikTok era. They’re already making waves:
🔥 100k+ wallets & 2.3M+ actions in Crystal Dash
🔥 $20M raised from top investors
🔥 250k+ community across socials & Discord
Now, they’re launching Tap Tap Tripps on Telegram – a hybrid casual game with $SOMO, $PORTAL, and USDC rewards for TON users.
📢 A flagship launch for the TG/TON ecosystem – get in while it’s hot!
👉 @tap_tap_tripps_bot
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Real Women Out of Fashion? 8 Out of 10 Men Would Date AI Instead 🤖❤️
American media just dropped a bombshell: 80% of men say they’d rather have a relationship with an AI girlfriend than a real woman.
🔹 Why?
Modern dating is exhausting—too much stress, too many hurdles.
78% would be down to date an AI clone of their ex, but without the drama.
80% would even "connect" with a digital replica of a deceased person.
💬 What do experts say?
Caleb Jones, CEO of an AI chatbot platform, explains: men are drawn to AI partners because they’re predictable, non-judgmental, and always supportive. No mind games, no ghosting.
Looks like the future of dating is already here. The only question is: a relationship revolution or a tech dead end?
American media just dropped a bombshell: 80% of men say they’d rather have a relationship with an AI girlfriend than a real woman.
🔹 Why?
Modern dating is exhausting—too much stress, too many hurdles.
78% would be down to date an AI clone of their ex, but without the drama.
80% would even "connect" with a digital replica of a deceased person.
💬 What do experts say?
Caleb Jones, CEO of an AI chatbot platform, explains: men are drawn to AI partners because they’re predictable, non-judgmental, and always supportive. No mind games, no ghosting.
Looks like the future of dating is already here. The only question is: a relationship revolution or a tech dead end?
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We Need This, Wrap It Up, Please! 🕹️⌚
Nubeo and Atari have teamed up to release the Automatic Atari Asteroids 45th Limited Edition watch—a tribute to the legendary Asteroids game.
🔥 Retro-fan design at its finest:
Second hand shaped like the iconic triangular spaceship 🚀
Hour & minute hands designed as flying saucers 🛸
50mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Japanese automatic movement
Released in five colorways, 125 pieces each, but… they’re already sold out via pre-orders for$489 😭
Would you grab one if they restocked, or are collector watches not your thing? ⌚
Nubeo and Atari have teamed up to release the Automatic Atari Asteroids 45th Limited Edition watch—a tribute to the legendary Asteroids game.
🔥 Retro-fan design at its finest:
Second hand shaped like the iconic triangular spaceship 🚀
Hour & minute hands designed as flying saucers 🛸
50mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Japanese automatic movement
Released in five colorways, 125 pieces each, but… they’re already sold out via pre-orders for
Would you grab one if they restocked, or are collector watches not your thing? ⌚
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