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Will NEAR become the Blockchain Operating System of web3?

NEAR Protocol’s Blockchain Operating System (BOS) is a novel approach to the world of web3 that looks at the entire blockchain ecosystem and attempts to create a framework to abstract “janky” usability and complex user journeys. Originally announced in October 2022 and followed by the launch of the first gateway in May 2023, the BOS initially…

Cardano node upgrade to boost performance amid rising DeFi interest

Cardano recently released Node 8.1.1, which is expected to enhance the performance of Cardano’s network, especially for stake pool operators (SPO.) The upgrade, released to Cardano’s mainnet on June 19, offers significant improvements in epoch boundary performance and corrects previous concerns with P2P/DNS. The Cardano GitHub states, “All SPOs are strongly encouraged to update.” Cardano…

McKinsey estimates generative AI could add $4.4 trillion to global economy annually

The rapid development and wide range of capabilities of generative AI will usher in a new era of productivity, transforming various business sectors, according to a recent McKinsey report. Whereas standard AI has typically focused on detecting patterns, making decisions, and data analysis, generative AI refers to programs that create content, including text, audio, code,…

Ethereum core devs consider raising limit on maximum effective validator balance

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Sui awards $500k to CertiK for uncovering critical ‘HamsterWheel’ vulnerability

BNB Smart Chain launches its opBNB layer 2 testnet

How Apple’s VisionOS can pave the way for mainstream metaverse adoption

Damus says there is “nothing Apple can do” to stop its Bitcoin Lightning tips

Polygon Labs announces Polygon 2.0

Buterin says Ethereum needs 3 critical transitions to ensure its survival

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum network needs to go through three major technical transitions related to Layer-2 scaling, wallet security, and privacy as it matures from a “young experimental technology into a mature tech stack.” Buterin added that these transitions must be executed “roughly simultaneously” to ensure success and if any of them…