Category: Blockchain

Sotheby’s blockchain Gen Art program shows tech taking a back seat to art

Sotheby’s is making moves. The same fine art auction house behind several recent major nonfungible token (NFT) sales has just made the Met Breuer’s old Madison Avenue building its home, and on July 26, it’s launching an on-chain Gen Art Program powered by generative art platform Art Blocks.  A sale of NFTs by early algorithmic artmaker Vera Molnár will christen the program. She worked with artist and coder Martin Grasser to produce Themes and Variations, the sale’s series of 500 unique generative artworks. Altogether, it “expresses the seamless integration of…

GPT: A Comprehensive Guide | Blockchain News

Introduction In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) has emerged as a game-changing language model. Developed by OpenAI, GPT has been instrumental in powering several natural language processing (NLP) applications, including the AI chatbot, ChatGPT. What is GPT? GPT, short for Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is a machine learning model that generates text. It is pre-trained on a vast amount of text data and then fine-tuned to perform specific tasks. The transformer-based architecture of GPT allows it to manage long-range dependencies in text, making it a…

What is Shibarium? | Blockchain News

Introduction to Shibarium Shibarium is a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain solution developed by the Shiba Inu project, a decentralized community inspired by the Ethereum blockchain. The development of Shibarium is part of the Shiba Inu project’s mission to create a decentralized ecosystem that includes its own blockchain, decentralized exchange (ShibaSwap), and various tokens (SHIB, LEASH, and BONE). As stated in the official Shiba Inu blog, Shibarium is “being built to fulfill Ryoshi’s vision” and is seen as a “transitional evolution of the Shiba Ecosystem”. The Genesis of Shibarium Shibarium was…

The Dark Side Of Blockchain: ISIS And Supporters Use Crypto For Fundraising?

Over the past few years, there have been rising concerns about the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal activities. Although the majority of these are overestimated, there is no denying that there are some bad actors trying to take advantage of the technology’s decentralized nature. TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence firm, recently published a report on the increasing use of crypto assets by terror organizations. ISIS Allies Used Crypto To Raise Funds: TRM Labs TRM Labs has unveiled its findings regarding cryptocurrency fundraising by ISIS and its supporters across Asia. In…

What is Conch AI? | Blockchain News

Conch AI is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered writing assistant that was launched in the early 2020s. The tool utilizes machine learning and natural language processing algorithms to analyze and understand text-based data, offering a range of features to enhance the writing process. Overview Conch AI is a comprehensive writing assistant that allows users to rewrite sentences and paragraphs, summarize sources, answer questions, and generate introductions, conclusions, and outlines. It also has a built-in AI detector bypasser, which helps users avoid detection by algorithms like GPTZero and Turnitin. The tool is…

Dota 2, Rocket League pros ‘want to explore’ Web3 and blockchain gaming

While game developers seem to hate the idea of Web3 coming into games, players who compete in gaming tournaments for a living are more open to trying out blockchain gaming. Professional Dota 2 player Erik Engel for Gaimin Gladiators, more commonly known by his gamer tag “Tofu,” expressed his thoughts on Web3 and how it can help gamers in a statement sent to Cointelegraph. Engel, who has won over $400,000from various major tournaments in the Dota 2 competitive gaming scene, said it’s refreshing to see companies make “more out of…

Coin Center and Blockchain Association slam ‘unworkable’ US Senate DeFi bill

Crypto industry advocacy bodies have slammed a newly proposed United States Senate bill for what they say is a confused approach to regulating the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. On July 20, crypto think tank Coin Center and crypto advocacy group the Blockchain Association released separate statements describing the legislation as a “messy,” “unworkable,” and “unconstitutional” way of regulating DeFi. Introduced on July 18, the bipartisan Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement Act (CANSEE) bill aims to reign in money laundering violations in DeFi. If passed, the legislation would extend new penalties to…

16 tips to help blockchain companies refine their marketing messages

Word about blockchain technology’s benefits has penetrated the global marketplace, so now’s the time for blockchain businesses to begin deliberately refining and sharing their marketing messages. Like other service businesses, blockchain companies have to find effective ways to explain why their service in particular is the right choice for a potential client’s unique needs. However, unlike service companies in other industries, in many cases, blockchain leaders will be marketing a service that B2B clients may be intrigued by but don’t understand well. Marketing a business always takes a lot of…

Famous Game ChuanQi IP Launches Blockchain-Based MORPG, MIR2M: The Dragonkin, in 170 Countries

ChuanQi IP, a subsidiary of Wemade, has recently released a promotional video for its new blockchain-based Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MORPG), MIR2M: The Dragonkin. The video was revealed on the company’s official YouTube channel and provides a glimpse into the narrative of the MIR2M series. Wemade, the parent company of ChuanQi IP, is a well-established entity in the gaming industry. The company has a diverse portfolio of games, ranging from traditional online games to mobile and blockchain-based games. Wemade’s commitment to innovation and the integration of emerging technologies like blockchain…