April 24, 2024

AR/VR

NFT Lending Volume Tops $2 Billion In Q1 2024 – NFT News Today

According to the latest report by NonFungible.com, the NFT lending market has reached a significant milestone. In the first quarter of 2024, it surpassed $2 billion in volume, marking a growth rate of 44% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. This rapid growth is attracting attention from both investors and NFT holders. But what exactly is NFT lending? Simply put, it is the process of using your NFTs as collateral for a loan. Lending

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My 30-Day Journey on a Dark Web Marketplace That Belonged to a Cyber Gang | HackerNoon

Too Long; Didn’t Read Once I completed the sign-up portion, I was able to sign in and was greeted with the homepage of the marketplace. The website appeared and functioned like any other website but, of course, there were some major differences. The first section was called the “Shoutbox.” The Shoutbox’s purpose is a chat function for members and guests to talk about anything. I mean…anything. I saw chats that included exploits, zero days, data

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A New Frontier For Crypto Gaming: What To Expect | HackerNoon

Too Long; Didn’t Read Crypto games reward players with cryptocurrency for their time and effort. As play-to-earn mechanics become more prevalent, expect to see a shift in the way gamers approach gaming as both a hobby and a profession. This interview is with CCO of iCandy, Lim Jenn Yu, heading the Cryptant Crab Prime Project – a new, groundbreaking blockchain game.

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What Are SEIPs? The New Way Engineering Leaders Measure Successful AI Adoption | HackerNoon

Too Long; Didn’t Read Software Engineering Intelligence Platforms (SEIPs) track performance not just based on task completion. They leverage multiple data sources, create unique metrics using aggregated data, carry out complex analysis and have predictive capabilities. Unlike EMPs, SEIPs will integrate contextual data that helps to understand the value of people’s work.

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Robotics

Why can’t robots outrun animals?

Robotics engineers have worked for decades and invested many millions of research dollars in attempts to create a robot that can walk or run as well as an animal. And yet, it remains the case that many animals are capable of feats that would be impossible for robots that exist today. “A wildebeest can migrate for thousands of kilometres over rough terrain, a mountain goat can climb up a literal cliff, finding footholds that don’t

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