15 September 2023
α:Advanced Technology
AI
Cryptography
Time-lock Puzzles and Timed-release Crypto (read more here)
Our motivation is the notion of timed-release crypto, where the goal is to encrypt a message so that it can not be decrypted by anyone, not even the sender, until a pre-determined amount of time has passed. The goal is to send information into the future.
β:Web3 Segment
Hardware layer
Protocol layer
The True Potential of RGB (read more here)
This article attempts to provide a concise description of the Asset Issuance Protocol RGB on the Bitcoin network (which can also be understood as an off-chain smart contract system). It highlights the distinctive features that set RGB apart from other protocols designed to achieve similar or identical functionalities. These differences significantly enhance the scalability of the RGB protocol and open up a broader programming landscape. In addition to introducing the completed designs of RGB, we will also explore these programming possibilities.
Dive into Polygon 2.0 to Understand L2 Scaling Solutions and Business Models (read more here)
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal elaborates on the bold approach taken by Polygon 2.0 to achieve infinite scalability within blockchain networks. The conversation delves into various components of Polygon 2.0, including innovations in zk-EVM and the pillars of governance. Nailwal also outlines the perspectives presented in the Polygon paper, regarding 2.0 not only as a scalability solution but also as a foundational 'Internet Value Layer'.
Middleware layer
Application layer
Coprocessors & Data-rich Applications (read more here)
The idea of putting everything on the blockchain has limitations due to the inability to use this data effectively in smart contracts. Web3 applications struggle to provide personalized and immersive experiences because they can't access onchain data trustlessly. Unlike traditional apps like Instagram or Spotify, which utilize user data for recommendations and personalization, web3 apps lack this dynamic design space. To address this, developers need tools to access onchain data at the smart contract level. Various options exist, but each has tradeoffs in security and cost, such as trusting developers or using solutions like Chainlink or caching data in contracts.
Recent Top 10 DeFi Protocols (read more here)
What are 'fat protocols' and applications? In the early days of the internet, it relied on 'thin protocols' like TCP, IP, and HTTP, with the value residing in applications like TikTok and WeChat. Blockchain, however, centralizes value in shared protocols, making it a 'fat' protocol and 'thin' application stack. This discussion explores the top ten most profitable DeFi protocols in this context.
Vitalik Permissionless Speech Summary (read more here)
Vitalik Buterin is determined not to let Ethereum rest on its past achievements but to tackle old problems with fresh ideas and methods. Speaking at the Permissionless conference in Austin, Texas, USA, Vitalik emphasized that even the latest applications in today's landscape lack creativity. While DeFi is impressive, NFTs represent a new primitive, and cryptocurrency payments are convenient, they all seem somewhat familiar, built to fit into the same ecosystem as before.
User Gateway
An incomplete guide to stealth addresses (read more here)
One of Ethereum's major challenges is privacy, as everything on the public blockchain is visible. This includes non-financial data like ENS names, POAPs, NFTs, and more, making a significant portion of users' lives public. While privacy discussions mainly focus on hiding ETH and ERC20 token transfers, this article explores another tool category, stealth addresses, which can enhance privacy in various Ethereum contexts beyond these transactions.
γ:Web3 Macro
Emerging Catalysts in Crypto (read more here)
We have been emphasizing the need for trustless systems. In our industry, this means users can rely on blockchain-based architectures to execute fairly and as designed. Our ability to rely on the American court system to do the same could help shape a promising regulatory landscape for crypto in the future, enabling further innovation to occur onshore. We’ve long discussed the potential for a spot Bitcoin ETF, but now we see some light at the end of the tunnel.
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