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Just got my Gas ID unlocked through the ETHGas platform 🪪
I've accumulated 2.0066 ETH in gas fees since the Beacon Chain transition. Reached Hero Jack status so far, with 1000 Beans earned as I work toward the Gasless Future vision.
Curious to see what your gas spending history looks like on-chain.

BNB Smart Chain will activate Fermi tomorrow, January 14th at 02:30 UTC. This is a significant network upgrade requiring immediate attention from validators and node operators.
Here's what you need to do:
• Upgrade your nodes to version 1.6.4 before the hard fork goes live
• Be prepared for snapshot regeneration when you restart for the first time
• Allocate resources for log indexing during the restart phase
Timing is critical here. Get your infrastructure ready now to ensure smooth operation during the transition. Missing this window could cause disruptions to your node operations and put yo

The TRON network has launched a new Minimal Proxy demonstration scheme, allowing developers to easily migrate Ethereum smart contracts to the TRON Virtual Machine (TVM). The highlight of this solution is that the migration process is smooth and efficient, while fully leveraging the high throughput and extremely low transaction costs of the TRON network.
What does this mean for the DeFi ecosystem? It means that leading applications like JustLend, SunSwap, and others can easily cross-chain. Users on the TRON network can experience the same functionalities while enjoying significant cost optimiza

Exploring the Solana automation kit: a closer look at what's being built on the network.
The infrastructure here draws from existing technologies and integrates multiple protocol layers—A2A, AP2, UCP—creating a cohesive system.
The framework breaks down into four core pillars that define the autonomy economy:
Pillar 1 centers on the hybrid intelligence engine. This is where the technical backbone lives, merging different computational models to enable smarter automation across the ecosystem.
The other three pillars build outward from this foundation, each addressing different layers of autonom

The Bitcoin Core development ecosystem has ushered in significant changes. Recently, a developer using the pseudonym TheCharlatan was granted submission rights to the main branch, becoming the sixth maintainer to hold the critical key. This is the first time in three years that the Bitcoin Core team has expanded the list of trusted key holders, reflecting adjustments in the project's development governance. Notably, this decision received support from over 20 members of the GitHub development community, demonstrating broad community approval of the choice. The role of key maintainer is highly

Dev tooling just got easier. Developer wallet adoption has been a real friction point in Web3 onboarding—not everyone's spinning up a crypto wallet before they start building.
This changes things. Free, fully open-sourced infrastructure now available, leveraging wallet APIs and faucet solutions from major platforms. Developers can actually focus on building instead of wrestling with wallet setup complexities.
It's the kind of friction killer the ecosystem needs.

Tomorrow's livestream episode kicks off with a deep dive into Ethereum's mechanics. Ever wondered what actually powers the network behind all those transactions? We're breaking down the essentials: how staking secures the system, what node operators do, the role of MEV in block building, and why network upgrades matter.
These aren't just buzzwords—they're fundamental to keeping Ethereum robust and performing at scale. Whether you're new to the space or looking to deepen your understanding, this session covers the technical backbone that makes it all work.
Tune in tomorrow as part of our Epoch

According to recent data analysis, MetaMask, Filecoin, and Starknet have emerged as top performers in development activity metrics over the past month. This ranking reflects sustained engineering momentum across these projects, signaling strong builder engagement and ecosystem expansion. MetaMask continues leading as a dominant wallet infrastructure, Filecoin maintains robust development on its storage layer, and Starknet demonstrates accelerating activity on its scaling solutions. Such development velocity often correlates with project maturity and market positioning. Tracking these metrics h

AI models are now powerful enough to directly execute raw on-chain protocol transaction calls without any lag. As tools like Claude Code become more popular, this interaction method is likely to become the standard paradigm for most users interacting with smart contracts—no more manual construction of complex transaction parameters, AI will handle it for you.

So do you really think AI programming will bring software development costs down to zero? Just because we can now use things like "intuitive programming" to change the entire industry?
Do you imagine ordinary users can casually tell the chatbox their needs, and the system will customize a complete application for them?
This idea is too optimistic. In reality, people's execution ability is limited, requirements are often vague, and the cost of customization is far higher than imagined.
Don't be fooled by the concept—SaaS mode is the current mainstream approach and will continue to dominate the

Whether you're architecting enterprise solutions, building retail platforms, or scaling institutional infrastructure globally—the SUI Stack deserves serious consideration. Why? Because it streamlines development workflows while offering seamless integration with global payment infrastructure out of the box. If you're not already exploring it, now's the time. The developer experience improvements alone make it worth investigating, especially for projects aiming for cross-border adoption.

AI is spiraling out of control and nobody's doing anything about it. We need someone to pump the brakes on this before it's too late.

Future conflicts won't look like traditional warfare anymore. Instead, we'll see nation-states and actors competing through AGI hacking and cyber capabilities—that's where the real battle will be fought in the next era.

The infrastructure paradigm is shifting in a fascinating direction. We're moving away from rigid, configuration-based systems toward something fundamentally different—architectures that evolve dynamically based on how users and participants actually interact with them.
Think about it: instead of systems frozen by predetermined settings, we're seeing protocols and infrastructure that learn and adapt through real-world usage patterns. The network itself becomes responsive, adjusting not to what developers guessed users might do, but to what they're actually doing.
This isn't just incremental imp

Tuned into the latest Optimism session recently. Mostly the team fielding questions so far, though some solid exchanges around throughput and latency have popped up. Been curious about a few angles though—like how they're actually handling the TPS ceiling as demand grows, and whether latency trade-offs are being addressed in upcoming rollups. The technical chops on scaling are getting interesting. Might drop the specifics below if they answer, along with thoughts on what the replies actually mean for developers building on the stack.

Recently had an interesting discussion touching on several fascinating Bitcoin developments. One key point that stood out—how social media platforms have actually played a role in Bitcoin's scaling journey over the years. We also dug into the KYC compliance framework, examining what these requirements really mean for user privacy and autonomy in the crypto space. There's nuance here worth exploring beyond surface-level takes. The conversation didn't shy away from discussing the paradoxes of freedom-focused blockchain technology and its real-world constraints. Perhaps most notably, the Lightnin

Quantum resistance isn't something the crypto industry can address down the road—it's a critical design parameter that builders need to lock in right now. As quantum computing capabilities advance, the vulnerability window for current cryptographic standards keeps narrowing. Projects ignoring this today are setting themselves up for serious security headaches tomorrow. Whether it's updating consensus mechanisms, refreshing signing algorithms, or rethinking key derivation schemes, the quantum question is reshaping how we architect blockchain systems. Understanding this intersection matters for

Current blockchain infrastructure rests on cryptographic foundations that may be more fragile than assumed. Elliptic curve cryptography and RSA-based key systems—two pillars of wallet security—are drawing serious scrutiny from researchers.
The risks compound when users reuse wallet addresses. Each transaction exposes additional data, and addresses that remain active over extended periods face heightened vulnerability. Most major blockchains still depend on these same primitives, meaning a widespread breakthrough in cryptanalysis could have cascading effects across the ecosystem.
As on-chain ac

Deploy smart contracts in 2026? Be sure to incorporate security audits into your development plan from the early stages. Last year's contract audits were impressive—professional security reviews can identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks. To put it plainly: the cost of an audit is far lower than potential future losses. Take security seriously and don't let code audit flaws turn into a project nightmare. ⚰️