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NFT music: revolutionizing the music industry in 2024 and beyondFrom chart-topping artists to indie musicians, NFTs are opening new avenues for creativity, fan engagement, and revenue streams. But what does this mean for artists, listeners, and investors in the ever-evolving landscape of music and technology? What Are Music NFTs? Simply put, it's a unique digital token that's linked to a piece of music. This could be a single track, an entire album, a music video, or even a piece of generative music. But here's where it gets interesting: music NFTs aren't just about owning a digital file. They're about owning a piece of the music itself. Imagine having a stake in your favorite artist's next hit โ -
BTCFi: how BRC-20 tokens are shaping Bitcoin’s ecosystemBitcoin, long recognized as a digital store of value and medium of exchange, has traditionally lagged behind Ethereum in decentralized finance (DeFi). However, the advent of BTCFi and BRC-20 tokens is changing this landscape. What Are BRC-20 Tokens? BRC-20 tokens are fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain, using the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol. This protocol inscribes data onto satoshis (Bitcoin's smallest units) as JSON, including token details like name and supply. BRC-20 aims to bring token functionality to Bitcoin, similar to Ethereum's ERC-20 tokens, but with Bitcoin's unique features. Unlike ERC-20 tokens that use smart contracts -
The blockchain archipelago: a safe travel guide to the risks of cross-chain bridges.Imagine the blockchain world as a vast archipelago. Each island represents a unique blockchain network. While rich in resources, these islands often stand isolated. Cross-chain bridges like magical pathways connect islands and allow treasures to flow freely between them. However, these bridges have weak spots. Pirates (malicious actors) have already exploited some weaknesses, not only stealing assets but undermining the bridges' credibility. DefiLlama reports over $2.83 billion lost to cross-chain bridge hacks. Understanding vulnerabilities is your first line of defense. DefiLlama states cross-chain bridge hacks have resulted in over -
Blockchain and Twitter. What awaits us in the futureAs part of the โBlockchain Popโ section, we allow ourselves to imagine our digital future. We analyzed the news regarding the potential integration of blockchain technologies into social networks. What will it look like? What advantages can blockchain give to familiar social networks? In this article, although we operate with facts from the latest news of the digital world, we still do not predict the future and do not make statements. We want to discuss the possible integration of blockchain and social networks and share ideas and our vision with you. Twitter positions itself as a platform for effective microblogging. It is also conven
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Blockchain, the music industry, and a bit of TiktokAs part of the โBlockchain Popโ section, we allow ourselves to imagine what our digital future would look like. We have analyzed the news regarding the integration of blockchain technologies into streaming services and video hosting, the most popular places for concentrating copyright content. How might it look? What benefits can blockchain bring to artists and authors? It is worth mentioning that in this article, although we operate with facts from the latest news of the digital world, we still do not predict the future and do not make statements. We want to discuss with you the possible integration of blockchain and social networks and s
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How flowers did NOT become the prototype of cryptocurrency1636, the Netherlands. The highest per capita income. The better people live, the more of the economy is focused on luxury goods. And as we know, in terms of luxury there is no limit to human imagination. And then someone, having acquired the most expensive mansion, handmade furniture, and incredibly beautiful dishes, decided to turn his attention to tulip bulbs. The fact is that some varieties of tulips are subject to mutation: they have an unusual color and shape. To possess such a flower was considered a sign of the finest taste, and, of course, wealth. And then the prices for mutated tulip bulbs skyrocketed. Some copies could be eas
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And now some convincing speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto. Yes, we love speculations about Satoshi NakamotoHere are a few more assumptions. This time, a little more adequate. In 2014, a Japanese-American physicist, Dorian Nakamoto, was found by the media interested in finding the real Nakamoto. Journalists were interested in his name, field of activity (Mr. Nakamoto worked in both secret defense projects and large financial companies), and libertarian views. When asked directly about the creation of Bitcoin during an interview, he evasively replied that he was no longer working on the project, but later said that his words were misinterpreted and that the scientist had nothing to do with Satoshi Nakamoto. Cryptographer Hal Finney was the fi
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A little more lame speculation about Satoshi NakamotoIt is human to try to lift the veil of mystery, even if it is almost impossible. There is still a debate about who the mysterious Bitcoin creator might be. And here are some assumptions. Letโs start with the least adequate. Letโs start with not the most convincing assumption. Elon Musk! An ex-employee of his corporation SpaceX claims that Mask is Satoshi Nakamoto. According to the programmer, in 2017, he was talking to a representative of Elon Musk on the phone, and at the end of the conversation, either as a joke or seriously asked if Elon Musk could have been the creator of Bitcoin. The representative paused and mysteriously said, "What
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What do we know about Satoshi Nakamoto?Almost nothing. The creator of bitcoin (or a group of individuals, as some believe) went to great lengths to remain anonymous. Here we could end this article. But several interesting facts still lie on the surface, and these facts once again confirm the mystery of this figure. On the P2P Foundation website, Satoshi indicated his date and place of birth: April 5, 1975, Japan. Given the secrecy of this person, it is safe to say that this information is not true. Moreover, some publicists spotted an Easter egg on this date. On this date, in 1933, American President Franklin Roosevelt signed a decree on the confiscation of gold from citize
