With Airstack, developers can query, combine, and integrate on-chain or off-chain, cross-chain, and cross-application data using a single query and response. For instance, a natural language query involving the Polygon blockchain’s native MATIC token might be, “Get all holders of MATIC token who hold a minimum of 10,000 MATRIC, their token balances, and their ENS and Lens and Farcaster.” Source
Month: May 2023
Four open source Plutus Application Backend (PAB) for Cardano
Decentralized applications (dApps) are becoming increasingly popular as more businesses and developers seek to leverage the benefits of decentralized networks such as blockchain. However, developing dApps can be complex and time-consuming. To simplify the process, developers can use frameworks that provide a set of tools and functionalities to test, compile, deploy and debug their applications. There are several popular frameworks for developing decentralized applications. In this article, we will explore the Cardano ecosystem and learn about the smart contract framework available to developers. Plutus: Cardano’s smart contract language Cardano’s Plutus programming…
How to use ChatGPT to learn WordPress
WordPress is a widely used content management system (CMS), powering millions of websites around the world. It is a well-liked solution for consumers, companies and developers due to its user-friendly interface, rich customization options and robust plugin ecosystem. Users can manage websites, add functionality through plugins, customize themes, and improve their site’s speed and search engine optimization by learning WordPress. With the aid of ChatGPT, users can investigate several WordPress features, get advice, and gain knowledge to improve their comprehension and competency with the CMS. To use ChatGPT to learn…
New survey says Bitcoin is safer than the US dollar — Watch The Market Report
On May 17’s episode of The Market Report, analyst and writer Marcel Pechman discusses whether Bitcoin (BTC) is safer than the United States dollar, considering the risk of the U.S. government defaulting on its debt. He also covers why Bitcoin’s $28,000 resistance will not be a walk in the park and, finally, what is happening between Celsius, Ethereum and Lido staking. The show airs every Tuesday on the Cointelegraph Markets & Research YouTube channel. The first news article covered discusses a Bloomberg Markets survey showing Bitcoin as a top three…
Tether buys $222 million worth of bitcoin to back its USDT stablecoin
Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief technology officer, said the company estimates that the excess reserve will increase by $700 million in the current quarter, which is not yet over. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Cryptocurrency giant Tether on Wednesday said that it’s going to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin to back the world’s largest stablecoin. The company said it would invest 15% of its net profit into bitcoin to “diversify” the reserves that back its USDT token, which aims to stick to a 1-to-1 peg…
Blockchain in space
It is no secret that the space industry has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in recent years and is expected to continue to grow. On a daily basis, we see news about countries and private companies competing to claim their stake in future lunar missions, expand their orbital presence and attemping to create comprehensive space programs. As exciting and invigorating as it may be, the space industry still faces various challenges, including issues with security, trust and transparency, which potentially hinder its growth. To help remediate these issues, blockchain can…
Tether to buy Bitcoin based on monthly net profits
Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin Tether (USDT), is following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy to manage its reserves. The stablecoin issuer plans to strengthen its reserves with the help of Bitcoin (BTC) and move away from United States-based government debts. In an announcement on May 17, Tether revealed that it plans to invest a portion of its profits into BTC on a monthly basis. The firm said it will “regularly allocate up to 15% of its net realized operating profits towards purchasing Bitcoin.” The announcement comes within a week…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Drops Below $27,000 as US Debt Ceiling Fears Grip Markets
Bitcoin fell below the $27,000 level on May 17, as market uncertainty remained high amidst the debt ceiling crisis in the United States. Congress continues to negotiate terms of a potential increase to the limit, before the U.S. government runs out of cash on June 1. Ethereum also dropped, breaking out of the $1,800 level. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) moved below the $27,000 level on Wednesday, following yesterday’s U.S. Retail Sales report. BTC/USD moved to a low of $26,785.41 earlier in today’s session, which was following Tuesday’s peak at $27,223.07. Today’s…
Tencent Q1 2023 Earnings Statement Rides High on Increased Payment Volumes, Ad Sales, Gaming
Chinese tech giant Tencent saw its Q1 2023 revenue jump 11% YoY to $21.4 billion amid relaxed industrial regulations. Tencent Holdings posted its Q1 2023 results, reflecting the company’s fastest jump in quarterly revenue in over a year. The latest quarterly figures also mark a resounding rebound for the Chinese tech giant following a series of underwhelmingly flat quarters. For Q1 2023, Tencent posted an 11% year-over-year revenue jump to 150 billion Chinese yuan ($21.4 billion) compared to analysts’ expectations of 146.09 billion yuan. The Shenzhen-based tech and entertainment conglomerate attributed…
First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity Rallies After Apple App Store Debut
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Source