Utopia is one of it’s kind decentralized communication application which takes anonymity and privacy very seriously even Utopia authors are anonymous. A step which has been greatly questioned by the community but every now and then it shows wisdom in their approach, as the news of Samurai Wallet developers being arrested is just one example where anonymity for the users is as important as it is for developers.

This raises a question about the safety of the developers who are working on Monero,Railgun and Aztec or even so many privacy wallets, If a developer is responsible for the actions of a user it leads to only two options. Either developers will stop working on such projects or adopt another approach where their anonymity is preserved.

Utopia developers may have understood this issue and thus opted for a route which doesn’t make them vulnerable which in return may make the platform vulnerable. I have discussed about team anonymity in this article and other aspects which may put off new users and what may be their counter argument.

Why No 3rd Party Audit

Recently I interacted with the team again and asked the evergreen question : Why no 3rd party audit.

It has been brought up in past aswell, as crp is a privacy coin and it’s listing on tier 1 CEXes is very difficult due to compliance and regulatory reasons , a 3rd party audit will bring trust as anonymity + privacy usually attract hardcore users + activists while the ordinary users do not care about such things. and a platform trusted and preferably endorsed by the right audience will bring in the casual users aswell.

I always probe this question to the developers of Utopia as in my personal opinion it is very important to get this aspect taken care off , as an independent 3rd party audit will greatly help the cause and make it easy for new and old users to trust the platform which gives us total anonymity and privacy.

Utopia Team Responds

I seeked permission from the Utopia team to publicly share it for everyone’s read and will breakdown their response and insert my personal arguments where deemed necessary.

The development of Utopia has been carried out in full secrecy for more than 12 years. Since its creation, the team has deliberately chosen not to disclose the identities of its founders or core developers. This decision was not accidental, but a well-calculated measure aimed at protecting both the project and its global community of users. By preserving anonymity, we have eliminated one of the most critical points of failure: the risk of putting pressure on specific individuals to compromise the principles of Utopia. The true guarantee of stability lies in the system itself, not in people who could be forced or influenced.

I strongly agree to this statement as highlighted earlier Team anonymity is of paramount important as we have seen over the years and the risk may just increase in future.

At the heart of our philosophy lie two equally important priorities: protection of intellectual property and preservation of ecosystem
stability.

Utopia’s ecosystem is a unique organism of a 12-year strategic investment of time, knowledge, and resources. During this period, our team has developed technologies and architectural solutions that have no direct analogy in the crypto industry. To disclose our source code would be to hand over these technological breakthroughs to competitors, reducing more than a decade of innovation to a freely available template. This would undermine not only the uniqueness of Utopia but also the enormous intellectual effort invested in creating it.

I am sure there must be a 3rd party audit company / team which will respect the code and not copy / share / disclose a code after completing the code audit of Utopia Ecosystem. Moreover there are various ways of getting the audit done, which may not include a complete handover of the source code. If possible even an inhouse audit can be done too where the auditors may not be allowed to take the code off-site.

Equally critical is the security of our users. Open-source distribution of the Utopia code would create additional attack vectors against the ecosystem. Malicious actors could create counterfeit clients, fake applications, or entire hostile forks of the protocol designed to conduct surveillance, steal user data, or destabilize the network. Worse, sophisticated tools for spam, flooding, or exploitation of vulnerabilities would spread rapidly, forcing us to spend resources fighting endless attacks instead of strengthening and evolving the project. It is our duty to prevent such risks. A secure environment is possible only when control over the integrity of the technology remains with its creators, who know every line of its architecture. There is also a risk of false positives: if forks of the code or modifications of the network engine are used to create botnets, the entire ecosystem may be perceived as unsafe. In such a case, the broader adoption of Utopia could be significantly hindered.

Unlike many open-source crypto solutions, which often fragment into dozens of forks and parallel incompatible implementations, Utopia has chosen another path – stability, unity, and protection against fragmentation. For us, decentralization is about eliminating control by states and corporations, not about giving away the keys of the ecosystem to anyone who wishes to exploit it. We firmly believe that keeping Utopia’s code proprietary is the only way to guarantee the continuity, resilience, and trustworthiness of the network for years to come.

The fragmentation of current privacy and anonymity tools is rightly highlighted as all privacy coins including Crypton can not be listed on any CEX and their wallets are quickly tracked and inbound transactions are blocked by Tier 1/2 exchanges just to save themselves from any legal implications thus impacting the anonymity.

Utopia was not conceived as a short-term experiment. It was envisioned and continues to evolve &mdash as a long-term foundation for free, secure, and anonymous communication and financial interaction. After 12 years of relentless work, we cannot and will not put that foundation at risk. The combination of a closed-source codebase, anonymous development model, and the ecosystem’s decentralized peer-to-peer architecture ensures not only protection of our intellectual property but also the safety and confidence of all who place their trust in Utopia.

Conclusion

While Utopia developers / team has never talked about crypton price since day one and they have never shilled like so many projects we see in the crypto world but it is natural that internet find a projects worth by the worth of it’s token and those who are indifferent about price of a coin need some assurances so that they can trust a project which is responsible for the anonymity and their privacy. Since the stakes are high, I have always requested the developers of Utopia to find a mechanism which may work in the favour of both sides i.e. Developers/Project and the users. I understand the concerns highlighted by the team but it is imperative that this concern is somehow addressed which will only do good for the Utopia ecosystem in the long term. Let see how things develop in the future and hoping to see more development and use case for Utopia ecosystem which is a true decentralized and private platform which is certainly not fragmented. If you have not experienced the ecosystem, check it out by visiting Utopia Official Website and do share your feedback through their support website.

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I stumbled on PTM7950 listing on AliExpress and thought to try it out. My Laptops and PC were working fine in my opinion until I checked out that I had the following Temps :

Relevant PC Specs :
CPU – AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core Processor [CPU Max : 83 ]
GPU – AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT [GPU Max : 89 / Hot Spot 100]
Laptop Specs [Asus M16]:
CPU – 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H [CPU Max : 100]
GPU – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU [GPU Max : 75 / Hotspot 80]

Decision to Use PTM7950

The above mentioned temps on PC GPU and Laptop CPU made it clear to me that I need to apply PTM7950 and I while the process of repasting of PTM on GPU for PC was very uneventful.

Things were bit different for the Asus Zephyrus M16. I could always respread the LM , but didn’t because the way it was spread all over the place and as I already opened the machine up , thought to apply PTM on both CPU and GPU.

While opening was relatively straight forward, I did get a surprise of Liquid Metal on the CPU , cleaning the LM was cumbersome, cleaned it up carefully and to the best of my ability.

After closing up the laptop and turning the power button I was presented with :

• Blank Screen / No POST
• Power light constant ON
• Battery light would blink twice and then give a gap and repeat
• Keyboard backlit in red
• Fans not spinning

I started googling and searching and the unanimous reddit verdict on such a condition was “LM is conductive and you didn’t do a good job and it has fried the circuits” a.k.a Motherboard dead.

Additional Remedies

Going to page 2 and 3 of google (indicates how desperate I was) revealed more ways to find out the problem, none worked, but it included:

• Removing the battery, pressing the power button for 45-60 second and connecting battery again before trying
• Drain it’s battery and then turn it on
• Let it run for 10 minutes
• Connect adapter and then turn it on after doing a power reset
• Ensuring the display cable didn’t break or is properly seated and connecting external display [but as the system was not POST so never tried that]

While I gave up thinking the motherboard is fried, One YouTube video mentioned that the Error code of “battery light blinking twice and then repeating after gap” means a corrupt bios and you will need to remove the bios chip and put it in a programmer to get it sorted (video did not show where is the bios chip)

Hope and Revival of Asus Zephyrus M16

The above mentioned video made me think maybe it’s not a dead motherboard. While the method which I tried (and worked for me) was mentioned in different asus related queries but not with something where fans wouldn’t work and the keyboard would be red lit.

How It Was Revived

You can follow the steps mentioned below to get your laptop back to working if you are facing similar symptoms:-

1. Open up the back case
2. Remove the battery connecter
3. Press power button for 10 odd seconds
4. Remove Ram
5. Connect battery connecter
6. Rest the laptop on its screen with keyboard in the air, and press the power button
7. Laptop did POST and went to windows [a bit slow as running only on mounted ram]
8. Turn off laptop
9. Repeat Step 2 and 3
10. Insert Ram removed in step 4
11. Turn on Laptop , it works fine
12. Turn Off Laptop
13. Put the back case back and screw them up

Conclusion

Congrats if you got your machine to work.

Just thought to share it ,as it was really frustrating thinking that I burned the motherboard, even while being so careful with the removal of LM as that is mostly the defaulter … If you got some queries you can get in touch over X @Hackology.

While I reduced PC GPU temps by 20 degrees, the impact on laptop wasn’t profound , although I am glad it’s still running and might wait a few days before reapplying as reseating the conductors over and again might ruin the PTM.

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AI in High-Frequency Crypto Trading

High-frequency trading (HFT) is one of the most profitable types of algorithmic trading. The reason of its success is execution of numerous orders in milliseconds by the trader. The trader analyzes multiple markets simultaneously and makes correct predictions regarding trend reversals. It may sound like science fiction, since such a task is beyond the power of a human trader. However, with the help of AI crypto trading, you can implement this practice.

Necessary Conditions for High-Frequency Crypto Trading

The success of HFT is based on advanced technologies that are characterized by high data processing speed. The algorithms of this trading style are very complex, and therefore, ordinary trading bots are not suitable for this task. So, when creating bots for high-frequency crypto trading, developers should focus specifically on HFT algorithms.

The development of AI has become a real gift for fans of high-frequency trading. AI made a breakthrough in this direction, making HFT available both to large corporations and individual traders.

Why AI Made HFT Accessible to Everyone

Investment funds, hedge funds, and other major players in the crypto market have been practicing high-frequency crypto trading for a long time. Only they could afford to acquire such sophisticated technology to analyze the markets. However, AI has leveled the playing field and allowed individual crypto traders to compete in HFT, too.

How AI Improves High-Frequency Trading

AI-based bots have a number of advantages that allow them to improve high-frequency trading:

• The ability of artificial intelligence to self-learn makes it a constantly self-improving tool.
• High speed of AI bot reaction to price changes leaves no room for erroneous orders.
• The forecasts of AI crypto bots are highly accurate. 
• AI bots do not give in to emotions but place orders when they have sufficient signals that the price of Bitcoin or other crypto will change. They always wait for a clear signal before starting to act.
• AI bots react to market fluctuations in real time. They do not need time to rest, sleep, have lunch, etc. Therefore, traders can use these assistants while devoting their precious time to other important affairs. 
• AI bots allow traders to make significant profits from trading cryptocurrencies even for traders who do not have special training in the field of finance. 
• Precise mathematical models of AI bots significantly reduce the risks involved in high-frequency trading. Since such operations are carried out on a large number of crypto assets, risk reduction is a critical condition for successful and confident trading.

Conclusion

The ease of using AI-powered bots and the minimal time required for their setup attract more and more people to trading. This means that those who use them will have a competitive advantage compared to those ignoring the technology. Artificial intelligence shows real miracles in high-frequency trading, but it is still in the development stage. This means that even more complete disclosure of the AI bots’ potential is waiting for traders ahead. Become among the first traders to benefit from using this technology for high-frequency crypto trading.

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Market making in crypto is a critical function that ensures the smooth operation and liquidity of cryptocurrency markets. By providing liquidity, market makers enable traders to buy and sell assets with ease, ensuring that the markets remain stable and efficient. This article will explain the role of market makers in the cryptocurrency space, their importance to exchanges, and the different types of entities that engage in market-making activities.

Who are the Market Makers in Crypto?

Market makers in crypto are entities or individuals who continuously buy and sell cryptocurrencies to provide liquidity to the market. They play a key role in connecting buyers and sellers, thus reducing the bid-ask spread and enhancing market efficiency. Market makers use sophisticated algorithms and trading strategies to ensure that they can offer buy and sell quotes for a particular asset, ensuring that trades can be executed promptly.

For example, consider a market maker operating on a cryptocurrency exchange like this one: https://whitebit.com/market-making-program. This market maker employs advanced algorithms to monitor the order book and constantly places buy and sell orders for Bitcoin. If the current price of BTC is $65,000, and a trader wants to buy 1 BTC at $65,000, but the current lowest sell order is $65,100, the market maker might step in and sell the BTC to the trader at $65,000. Simultaneously, the market maker may place a buy order for BTC at $64,900. This process not only satisfies the buyer’s immediate need but also ensures that the market remains liquid.

Moreover, if another trader wishes to sell 1 BTC at $65,000 while the highest buy order is $64,900, the market maker might buy the BTC at $65,000 and place a new sell order at $65,100. By doing so, the market maker earns a profit from the spread between the buy and sell prices.

This continuous activity helps keep the bid-ask spread narrow, making it easier for traders to enter and exit positions without significant price slippage. This example illustrates how market makers provide liquidity and contribute to a more efficient and stable trading environment on crypto exchanges.

Importance of Crypto Market Making to Crypto Exchanges

Obviously, cryptocurrency exchanges rely heavily on market makers to maintain liquidity. Without sufficient liquidity, traders would face significant challenges in executing their trades quickly and at favorable prices. Market making in crypto helps stabilize prices and reduces volatility by ensuring that there is always a counterparty available for every trade. This stability attracts more traders to the platform, increasing trading volume and enhancing the overall market experience. In addition, liquid markets are essential for price discovery, allowing market participants to ascertain the fair value of a cryptocurrency.

Types of Crypto Market Makers

Several types of entities engage in crypto market-making, each bringing unique capabilities and strategies to the market:

• Broker-dealers are firms that trade on behalf of their clients and for their own accounts. In the context of crypto market making, they provide liquidity by executing buy and sell orders on behalf of their clients, as well as maintaining their own inventory of crypto assets. Broker-dealers play a crucial role in ensuring there is enough liquidity in the market to meet the demands of their clients.
• High-frequency trading (HFT) firms use advanced algorithms and high-speed trading systems to execute a large number of trades in a fraction of a second. These firms are highly active in the cryptocurrency market making space, taking advantage of their technological edge to provide liquidity and profit from small price discrepancies. Their activities help narrow the bid-ask spread and enhance market efficiency.
• Some banks and foreign-exchange firms have entered the crypto market-making arena. These institutions bring significant financial resources and expertise in traditional financial markets to the crypto space. They provide liquidity by leveraging their vast networks and capital, facilitating larger trades, and contributing to the market’s stability.

Other market participants, including proprietary trading firms and individual traders, also engage in market making. Proprietary trading firms use their capital to trade for profit, employing advanced algorithms and high-frequency trading strategies to capitalize on market inefficiencies. These firms often have significant financial resources and access to cutting-edge technology, allowing them to execute large volumes of trades at lightning speeds. Their participation not only enhances market liquidity but also contributes to tighter bid-ask spreads and more stable pricing.

Individual traders, on the other hand, may not have the same level of resources as proprietary trading firms, but they still play a crucial role in market making. These traders often use a variety of strategies, such as arbitrage, scalping, and statistical analysis, to provide liquidity and earn returns.

A market maker in crypto is an essential participant in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing the necessary liquidity to ensure efficient and stable markets. 

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BestChange is not an exchanger but a monitoring of exchangers containing the best exchangers. The platform has been operating since 2007 and has collected many time-tested sites.

Why is the monitoring of exchangers needed?

This service is needed in many different situations, so we decided to discuss monitoring exchangers in more detail.

Now, this site is in demand due to the situation in the world; if you are in another country and want to transfer money to Ukraine or vice versa, from Ukraine to another country, then this service will be a godsend for you since you can buy dollars at the best rate, and much more. The site contains a large amount of currency and cryptocurrency that can be exchanged anytime convenient. Also, 374 exchange offices cooperate with the aggregator, which is ready to assist you in purchasing currency.

Exchanger services are completely free. Here, you will find a suitable exchanger for yourself, with good reviews from other users and the best exchange rate.

Can exchangers on BestChange be trusted?

BestChange took this issue responsibly since we are talking about money, so before adding an exchanger to their site, they pay attention to many key factors, such as:

• Rating in the list of payment systems;
• The volume of reserve stocks;
• Reputation on the Internet;
• Operating time of the exchanger, etc.

When choosing an exchanger, you need to emphasize the services they provide, namely, indications on the icon aggregator for additional checks and official registration.

After long cooperation, Bestchange carefully checks the exchangers to ensure they do their job. If the rules and conditions are violated, they will be removed from the network, or certain measures will be imposed, and thus, they are encouraged to solve the problem as quickly as possible. Also, the exchanger is excluded from the aggregator if you receive three negative reviews. Because of this, the risks of conducting a transaction or currency exchange are approaching zero.

What is the best way to choose an exchanger?

To start exchanging Adv Cash USD to BitCoin cryptocurrency, you need to familiarize yourself with the sites the company provides in the “Exchange Rates” section. Opposite each exchange office, there is an icon that provides brief information about the specific exchanger, namely:

• Company name.
• Reserve amount.
• Company country.

To the right of the exchanger, small icons display short but important information that can help you choose an exchange office when exchanging; some sites also indicate the percentage of their commission.

If you want to independently check the site’s honesty and read reviews from real users, this is not a problem. On the screen, you can see the “Reviews” button; if you click on it once, we will open detailed information about the exchanger you have chosen, and you can read the reviews.

If you have already opened a company profile, then you can get to know it better; the following information will be indicated there:

• work status;
• number of courses offered for exchange;
• the amount of available reserves;
• period of work on the market and period of cooperation with BestChange;
• country of origin of the site;
• number of reviews on the aggregator platform;
• statuses in different payment systems;
• information about the site on the forums.

We go to the exchanger and make a sale, purchase, or exchange.

When you have already decided on the exchange office and are trying to exchange Advanced Cash to Bitcoin (BTC) (more info you can find here bestchange.com/advanced-cash-to-bitcoin.html), you need to click on it once. After that, you will be transferred to a new window on the site itself, and all the information that you filled out on BestChange will be automatically transferred to your exchanger.

After you have checked the correctness of the Advanced Cash to Bitcoin pair you have chosen, you must fill out the following fields and click the “Make Exchange” button. Often, websites provide detailed instructions for use. Suppose something doesn’t work out for you. In that case, difficulties arise, or you want to make sure that you are doing everything correctly, there is customer support on the exchanger’s website, where you can ask any question you are interested in or ask on the BestChange aggregator itself.

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There are hundreds of new crypto projects arising as the market is awakening after the long downtrend. The ultimate goal of every young project is to list token on exchange and gain exposure to a wide audience of traders and investors. The most efficient way is to list tokens on centralized exchanges (CEXs), for they provide a reliable and compliant trading environment. This article explains why listing on CEXs is so beneficial for new projects and how to list tokens correctly.

Benefits of CEX listing

Here are the benefits projects get with listing on CEX:

• High liquidity. After listing, tokens become accessible to a broad audience of traders who start trading them and boost their liquidity. 
• Greater base of crypto for institutional investors. Listing on a CEX increases tokens' visibility and credibility in the market. New market participants now know about the token and feel confident about its credibility.
• Possible price growth. With the token becoming visible and tradeable, its trading volume will likely grow. It can potentially increase the price as well.
• Compliance. Many CEXs fully comply with regulations. Listing tokens means a thorough check of the projects behind them. A listen token means the project was checked and approved by the CEX.
• CEXs offer advanced trading tools such as margin and futures, which may also boost liquidity. 

Crucial Steps for Listing a Token on CEX

Here are the steps to list your token:

• Choose an exchange. Evaluate trading volumes of different platforms. Choose those with higher volumes, which means greater liquidity.
• Prepare documents. See the exchange’s requirements and prepare all the needed documents about your token. That may include token audits, compliance with regulations (AML and KYC), whitepaper, etc.
• Submit the request for listing your token. Provide all the necessary information to highlight the unique features of your token and value. Be active and engage with the exchange community. Arrange AMA (ask me anything) sessions and communicate your project through social media.
• Discuss fees and terms. There may be a fixed fee for listing, or you may negotiate this with the exchange directly. 
• Once you have successfully negotiated the fees and terms, the listing process starts. It includes the token’s smart contract integration into the exchange’s trading platform. 

Once all the technical issues are solved, the exchange will announce your token listing and the pairs it will be traded with. 

Conclusion

Token listings on CEX allow for greater liquidity, exposure, and accessibility of tokens to a wider range of potential investors. Being listed on a CEX can increase a token’s credibility and legitimacy, as well as provide a platform for price discovery.

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In the ever-transforming world of cryptocurrency, navigating the constantly fluctuating market and planning our investments can be overwhelming. But what if you regularly accumulate your favourite assets without the need to constantly monitor prices? What if you could invest in your heart-close project or projects at your desired pace, setting your goals once, and freeing up your energy from constant monitoring? Enter Binance Auto Invest-the solution you’ve been looking for. Binance Auto Invest is an attractive and powerful tool designed to simplify your cryptocurrency strategy.

This guide offers a detailed overview of Binance Auto Invest, providing you with the knowledge to master its features, and use it to build a crypto portfolio that align with your goals. We’ll explore the benefits of Auto Invest, providing step-by-step guide to valuable insights, and equip you with the knowledge base needed to optimize your cryptocurrency investment journey.

What is Binance Auto Invest

Consider it like a crypto piggy bank. You set aside a specific amount, as low as 0.1$, to be automatically invested at chosen intervals, such as daily, weekly or monthly. Over time, you build a holding regardless of whether the market is soaring or dipping. This strategy helps to average out your purchase price and potentially reduce the risk associated with investing large sums at a single price point.

Advantages of Binance Auto Invest

• Convenience: Auto Invest automates the investment process, liberating you from the constant need to monitor prices and manually place orders. Set it and forget it – Binance takes care of the regular purchases for you.
• Discipline: Auto Invest instils discipline in your investment strategy. By pre-determining the amount and frequency of purchases, you sidestep emotional decisions based on market fluctuations.
• Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): As mentioned earlier, Auto Invest facilitates a DCA approach, potentially mitigating the impact of market volatility on your overall investment cost.
• Peace of Mind: Auto Invest alleviates the stress of timing the market. You can invest consistently and construct your portfolio with confidence.
• Flexibility: Choose from a wide range of supported cryptocurrencies and customize your investment plan with diverse payment options and recurring cycles.

Binance Auto Invest: A Step-by-Step Guide

To harness the power of Binance Auto Invest, simply follow these easy steps:

1. Login to your Binance account. Make sure you have a funded account with either fiat currency or crypto holdings to execute your Auto Invest plan effectively.
2. Navigate to Earn > Auto-Invest. This option can be located within the Earn section of the Binance platform.

• Navigate to Auto Invest

• Choose Your Investment Style: Single Token or Multi-Assets.
  • Single Token: This option enables you to invest in a single cryptocurrency of your choice. It’s Ideal for individuals with strong conviction in a specific coin.

• Multi-Assets: This option empowers you to create a diversified portfolio by investing in multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously. You can either:

• Build a Custom Portfolio: Select individual cryptocurrencies to build your own personalized basket.

• Choose a Pre-made Index Linked Portfolio: Binance offers pre-built portfolios that track specific market indexes. This can be a convenient option for those seeking a diversified approach without the need for individual coin selection.

Setting up Your Auto Invest Plan

Once you’ve chosen your investment style (Single Token or Multi-Assets), it’s time to configure your plan:

• Investment Amount: Carefully determine the amount you want to invest with each Auto Invest Purchase.
• Payment Method: Select how you want to fund your Auto Invest purchases. Options include fiat currency, stable coin or specific cryptocurrencies supported for subscriptions.
• Payment Order: Choose between limit or market orders for fulfilling your purchases. Limit orders allow you to specify a desired price, while market orders execute at the best available market price.
• Recurring Cycle: Define the frequency of your purchases. You can choose “daily”, “weekly”, “monthly”, or even make a “one-time purchase”.

Review and Confirm Your Plan

Before activating your Auto Invest plan, meticulously review all the details you’ve entered, including the chosen cryptocurrency (ies), investment amount, payment method, and recurring cycle. Once satisfied, confirm your plan to initiate the automated investment process.

Additional Considerations for Optimizing Your Auto Invest Strategy

• Market Research: While Auto Invest streamlines the buying process, conducting thorough market research before selecting your investment cryptocurrencies remains crucial. Understand the project’s fundamentals, tokenomics, and long-term potential to make informed decisions.
• Investment Horizon: Aligning your Auto Invest plan with your investment horizon is essential for long term success. Clarify whether you are investing for the long term or short term. Understanding your investment goals will help you determine the most suitable cryptocurrencies and define a sustainable investment amount of your Auto Invest plan.

Conclusion

Binance Auto Invest automates your cryptocurrency purchase at regular and pre-determined intervals, enabling you to employ Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) to reduce the impact of market volatility. This step-by-step guide empowers you to customize your own Auto Invest plan, choosing between single or multi-assets investments, customizing your payment method, and determining the frequencies of your crypto accumulation. I have been personally using BNB Auto Invest and Index Link options and both of them are in profits, sitting at about 96% profit with my BNB auto invest and 31% with my Index link plan. The aim was just to test out Binance Auto invest feature, before I could write about it.

It’s essential to remember that thorough market research and alignment of your investment horizon with your goals remain crucial for confidently investing or navigating the crypto market as crypto is highly volatile and risky.

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Google’s Brain Team and DeepMind have unveiled Google Gemini, a cutting-edge AI model. This remarkable system, announced by CEO Sundar Pichai, aims to revolutionize the AI industry. Combining various AI models and a massive Google dataset, Gemini has set new standards for AI capabilities.

Will this versatile and powerful model win the AI race? That’s what this article explores.

Key Takeaways

• Gemini AI is designed to be more powerful and capable than its predecessor, with the ability to reason across text, images, video, audio, and code.
• Google Gemini is the first model to outperform human experts on Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) and has expertise in computer vision, geospatial science, human health, and integrated technologies.
• Google Gemini’s integration with Bard improves the chatbot’s understanding of user intent and allows for seamless handling of various media.
• The future development of Gemini Ultra will support images, audio, and video, as well as languages other than English, enhancing Bard’s capabilities for multimodal functions.

Understanding the Google Gemini AI Model

In the realm of artificial intelligence, Google’s Gemini stands out as a significant advancement, designed to replicate human abilities across varied tasks. It’s a multimodal AI model, meaning it’s capable of processing text, images, audio, video, and even code, all at once. This ground-breaking feature sets it apart from its predecessors and contemporaries.

Google’s Brain Team and DeepMind have collaborated to build Gemini on the foundation of the highly capable PaLM 2, which already powers several Google products. However, Gemini’s ability to integrate different AI models, like computer vision and language models, takes it to a whole new level.

Google Gemini’s training is another marvel. With Google’s unprecedented computational power and TPUv5 chips, it surpasses even GPT-4 in training magnitude. It’s been fed a diet of around 40 trillion tokens, making it one of the most extensively trained AI models to date.

Although still in development, Gemini is already showing promise in revolutionizing Google’s products and services, and potentially, multiple industries. It’s a testament to Google’s commitment to AI advancement and its ambition to remain at the forefront of AI technology.

Google Gemini Versus Chatgpt: a Comparison

ChatGPT has come a long way while comparing Google’s Gemini with OpenAI’s ChatGPT offers a revealing look into the diverse strategies these tech giants are employing to advance artificial intelligence.

Gemini, Google’s latest model, showcases its multimodal approach. It’s designed to process data from text, images, video, audio, and code, making it adaptable to a wide range of tasks. It’s also the first AI model to outperform human experts on Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU), a significant milestone in AI development.

On the other hand, ChatGPT, OpenAI’s language processing model, excels in generating human-like text. It’s renowned for its ability to produce coherent and contextually relevant sentences, making it ideal for tasks such as drafting emails or writing articles. However, unlike Gemini, it’s not designed to handle multimodal data.

Challenges With Current Language Models

Navigating the complexities of current language models, we’re encountering significant challenges that impact their efficacy and versatility. These models, while sophisticated, often struggle with comprehending nuanced human language, leading to misinterpretations. They’re also data-hungry, requiring vast amounts of information to function optimally.

Moreover, bias and lack of transparency pose additional hurdles. Most models inadvertently learn and propagate biases present in the data they’re trained on. This, coupled with their ‘black box’ nature, makes it difficult to fully understand or control their outputs, hindering their reliability in sensitive applications.

Lastly, the resource-intensity of these models is a major concern. They require significant computational power and energy, making them expensive and environmentally unfriendly to develop and maintain.

Challenges	Descriptions
Understanding Nuances	Difficulty comprehending nuanced human language
Data Dependency	Require large amounts of data for optimal functioning
Bias and Transparency	Inadvertently learn biases and lack transparency
Resource-Intensity	Require significant computational power and energy

Addressing these challenges is crucial for the advancement of AI language models like Google’s Gemini.

Google’s Vision and Goals for Google Gemini

Google’s vision for Gemini is to revolutionize the AI industry by overcoming the existing challenges and setting new standards in language understanding and multi-modal capabilities. They aim to enhance the human-computer interaction experience, making it more intuitive and efficient.

Google’s goals for Gemini extend beyond just improving its own suite of products. They envision Gemini as a tool that will drive innovation across various industries.

Gemini is part of Google’s broader commitment to:

• Advancing the field of artificial intelligence by developing technologies that push the boundaries of what AI can do.
• Making AI more accessible and useful to people around the world, regardless of their technical expertise.
• Ensuring the responsible use of AI, with a focus on privacy, transparency, and fairness.

In essence, Google’s vision for Gemini is to create an AI that can understand and interact with the world in a way that’s as close to human-like as possible. They’re not just aiming to win the AI race; they’re striving to redefine it.

Future Implications of AI Innovations

The advancements in AI, such as Google’s Gemini, could radically transform various industries and societal norms in the future. As Gemini’s multimodal capabilities evolve, it may revolutionize the way people interact with technology. It’s not just about making tasks easier; it’s about creating a seamless, intuitive experience that feels more human.

One significant implication could be in the world of coding. Gemini’s AlphaCode 2, for instance, outperforms humans in coding competitions. This could lead to faster, more efficient software development and potentially lower costs in the tech industry. Gemini’s prowess in computer vision and geospatial science could transform fields like autonomous vehicles, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring.

Moreover, with its ability to reason across text, images, video, audio, and code, Gemini could change how we consume and interact with digital content. This could have profound implications for education, entertainment, and communication.

However, these advancements also raise questions about privacy, job displacement, and the ethical use of AI. As we race towards this AI-driven future, it’s crucial to address these challenges head-on, ensuring the benefits of AI innovation are reaped responsibly and equitably.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Google’s Gemini, with its multi-modal capabilities and immense computational power, could potentially revolutionize the AI industry. Despite challenges, Google’s commitment to advancing AI and setting new standards is evident. If successful, Gemini could significantly enhance user experiences and industry operations. Thus, given its potential and Google’s ambitious vision, Gemini could indeed be a strong contender in the AI race.

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Are you tired of messaging apps that compromise your privacy and security? Look no further than Utopia P2P Messenger Mobile App! It’s the ultimate solution for all your messaging needs.

With its decentralized and private peer-to-peer architecture, Utopia ensures that your data transmission and storage are free from any central server involvement.

Say goodbye to email and phone number verification – Utopia allows you to create a username and password, granting you instant access to its secure messenger.

Join Utopia now and experience the true meaning of secure and private messaging. While I have talked about Utopia Ecosystem in detail in various previous articles and video interviews, today we will explore Utopia P2P Messenger and the latest features.

Key Takeaways

• Utopia is a decentralized and private P2P messenger with no central server involved in data transmission or storage.
• Utopia does not require users to provide their email or phone number for registration.
• Utopia offers secure instant text messaging, file transfer, group chats, channels, news feeds, and private discussions.
• Utopia includes a personal AI assistant called Utopia AI, available 24/7 for answering questions and providing information.
• Integrated support of Crypton, send and receive CRP right from the mobile app

What is Utopia Ecosystem Android Application

If you’re curious about the Utopia Ecosystem and Utopia P2P Messenger Android Application, let’s delve into what it offers.

The Utopia P2P Messenger Android Application is a breakthrough decentralized and private P2P messenger that prioritizes your privacy. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Utopia doesn’t require your email or phone number for registration. It’s a fully decentralized messenger with no servers, ensuring that your messages remain private and secure.

The unique nature of the Utopia protocol makes it censorship-free, allowing you to communicate without interference from Big Tech. With Utopia, you can send encrypted messages, transfer files, create group chats and channels, and even have a private discussion with the help of an AI assistant called Utopia AI.

This Tor alternative guarantees worldwide access and offers all its functions for free. Experience discrete and secure messaging with the Utopia Ecosystem Android Application.

Benefits of the Latest Addition

Now let’s explore the benefits of the latest addition to the Utopia Mobile App. The new feature offers a range of advantages that enhance your messaging experience.

Firstly, you can send encrypted messages, ensuring that your conversations remain confidential and secure.

With the latest update you can store Crypton which is the native cryptocurrency of Utopia ecosystem in your mobile wallet and send / receive CRP right from your wallet. Which was a much awaited feature by the community.

What’s New in Utopia P2P Messenger

To utilize the awaited feature in the Utopia Mobile App, continue enhancing your messaging experience by installing the application from Google Play Store. Once installed you can login to your existing account or create a new one, some of the unique features of the mobile messenger are :-

• Decentralization: Everything communicates peer-to-peer without reliance on a central server, which ensures information security and removes the risk of central server failures.
• Privacy: Utopia Mobile Messenger offers various privacy features such as end-to-end encryption to ensure your communications are secure from prying eyes. It prevents third parties from intercepting or reading your messages and keeps your physical location protected.
• Secure Instant Messaging: Send instant text and voice messages with full encryption.
• File Transfer: Share files securely with users on the network.
• Financial Transactions: Integrated feature for financial transactions using Utopia’s native Crypton (CRP) currency and Utopia USD (UUSD).
• No Censorship: Utopia believes in freedom of speech, so you’re free to express yourself without fear of your content being suppressed.
• Integrated Wallet: The built-in wallet supports the native Utopia currency, Crypton, and the stablecoin Utopia USD (UUSD), both offering anonymous transactions.
• Staking / Airdrop: Any crypton held in your mobile wallet will get you a staking reward while occasional Airdrop also happen while the frequency is directly proportional to your activity.
• No KYC: There are no transaction limits or need for KYC procedures within the ecosystem, making it easier for anyone to participate.

Enhancing User Experience With Utopia

By customizing the settings in the Utopia Mobile App, you can further enhance your user experience and continue exploring the possibilities offered by this innovative messaging platform. Here are three ways you can enhance your experience with Utopia:

1. Personalize your app: Utopia allows you to change color themes, giving you the freedom to choose a visual style that resonates with you. Customize your app to reflect your unique personality and preferences.
2. Stay connected with push notifications: Enable push notifications to receive instant alerts whenever you receive a new message or notification. This ensures that you never miss an important update and stay connected with your contacts in real-time.
3. Enjoy uninterrupted messaging: Utopia utilizes high-speed elliptic curve cryptography to encrypt and send messages, ensuring secure and private communication. With no risks of data leaks or hacker attacks, you can have peace of mind while enjoying seamless messaging.

With these customization options, Utopia empowers you to tailor your user experience and make the most of this private and secure messaging platform.

Future Updates and Improvements

You can expect exciting future updates and improvements to enhance your experience with the Utopia Mobile App. The development team is constantly working to bring new features and functionalities that will further improve the usability and security of the app. These updates will ensure that you have a seamless and private messaging experience.

From enhanced encryption algorithms to improved user interface and navigation, the future updates will cater to the evolving needs of the users. Directly requesting CRP or UUSD right from the messenger wallet will be added aswell. Integrating cross platform support was the most difficult feat to achieve in a decentralized p2p platform, with that sorted out all future features are just one update away.

The team is also committed to addressing any bugs or issues that may arise and will provide regular updates to ensure a smooth user experience.

Stay tuned for these exciting updates that will make your experience with the Utopia Mobile App even better. While you can always share your bug reports with the team and get rewarded.

Conclusion

In conclusion, with Utopia Mobile App, you can finally have a messaging app that prioritizes your privacy and security. Its decentralized and P2P architecture ensures that your data remains safe from any central server involvement. By creating a username and password, you can instantly access the secure messenger without the need for email or phone number verification. With integration of Channels / Chat and Crypton the mobile app is now a fully functional application with cross platform support. If you are looking to explore Utopia or download their desktop client, check out their official website.

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In an era of escalating cyber threats, enhancing network security is paramount.

This article explores a comprehensive approach to network protection, encompassing network scanning, vulnerability and patch management, user access controls, network segmentation, and employee training.

Highlighting best practices and their importance, it provides critical insights for organizations aiming to bolster their defenses and safeguard their data effectively.

Dive in to understand the intricacies of implementing robust security measures in today’s digital landscape.

Key Takeaways

• Regular network scans and vulnerability management are crucial for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Patch management policies should be established to ensure timely updates and prioritize critical patches.
• User access controls, such as strong authentication mechanisms and regular access reviews, help prevent unauthorized access.
• Network segmentation limits the spread of attacks and allows for different security controls based on data sensitivity.

Network Scanning Techniques

Continually, organizations should employ a variety of network scanning techniques to identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen their overall security posture. Utilizing robust network scanning tools, IT teams can probe their networks for open ports, weak configurations, and other potential weak points. These tools automate the often tedious task of scanning, enabling faster and more accurate detection.

However, identifying vulnerabilities is just the first step. Equally important is vulnerability prioritization, which involves analysing scan results to identify the most critical issues that need immediate attention. This process helps ensure that resources are allocated effectively, addressing high-risk vulnerabilities first.

This combined approach of network scanning and vulnerability prioritization is a fundamental component of a robust cybersecurity strategy.

Here are some of the most popular network scanning tools for :

• Burp Suite: Best for comprehensive web vulnerability scanning 
• Detectify: Best for ease of use and automation
• Intruder: Best for cloud-based network security
• ManageEngine OpManager: Best for real-time network monitoring
• Tenable Nessus: Best for vulnerability analysis
• Pentest Tools: Best for penetration testing
• Qualys VMDR: Best for cloud security compliance
• SolarWinds ipMonitor: Best for large-scale enterprise networks

Effective Vulnerability Management

A comprehensive vulnerability management process is an essential aspect of network security, encompassing the identification, analysis, prioritization, and remediation of potential network vulnerabilities.

Utilizing advanced vulnerability scanning tools, organizations can automate the identification of security loopholes in their network infrastructure. The process doesn’t end at identification; the data gleaned from these scans require careful analysis.

Vulnerability prioritization becomes a critical step here, enabling teams to focus their efforts on the most critical threats first, ensuring optimal use of resources. Once prioritized, vulnerabilities must be remediated promptly, necessitating a robust patch management program.

The continuous cycle of identification, analysis, prioritization, and remediation forms the backbone of an effective vulnerability management strategy, providing a proactive approach towards enhancing network security.

Implementing Patch Management

Building on the concept of vulnerability management, an equally significant aspect of network security is the implementation of a robust patch management policy. This involves identifying, acquiring, installing, and verifying patches for systems and applications.

• Patch deployment strategies: An effective strategy ensures that patches are deployed promptly and efficiently. It may involve automated systems for large networks, or manual patching for smaller, more sensitive systems.
• Patch testing methodologies: Before deploying a patch, it should be thoroughly tested in a controlled environment to check for compatibility issues or other potential problems.
• Continuous monitoring: Post-deployment, it’s crucial to ensure patches are working effectively and haven’t introduced new vulnerabilities.

With these steps, organizations can fortify their defenses, keeping their network secure and resilient to potential attacks.

User Access Control Measures

Implementing robust user access control measures is a crucial step in bolstering network security and minimizing potential threats. The bedrock of these controls is enforcing password complexity requirements, ensuring that all users have unique, hard-to-crack passwords.

This involves mandating a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. While ensuring the set conditions are not so stringent that users start making sequential passwords which are even easier to brute-force.

Coupled with this, periodic password changes can further deter unauthorized access. Yet, password measures alone may not suffice. Hence, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is advised. MFA enhances security by requiring users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access.

This could be a combination of something they know (password), something they have (security token), or something they are (biometric verification).

These stringent measures, when applied correctly, greatly enhance network security. User awareness about limiting their cyber foot print is critical aswell.

Importance of Network Segmentation

In the organization’s pursuit for enhanced security, network segmentation emerges as a vital component. It essentially divides a network into several smaller parts, each acting as a separate entity. This approach yields significant benefits, especially in terms of bolstering the overall security posture.

• Containment of threats: Segmentation restricts the lateral movement of threats, thereby limiting the spread of attacks.
• Improved performance: By reducing network traffic, segmentation enhances the operational efficiency.
• Tailored security policies: Different segments can have unique security policies based on their specific requirements.

Implementation of network segmentation, however, necessitates careful planning, along with regular monitoring and updates, to ensure its effectiveness in providing a robust defence against evolving cyber threats.

Firewalls and Access Control Lists

With the implementation of network segmentation, the utilization of firewalls and access control lists becomes an integral part of securing an organization’s network infrastructure.

Firewalls, when correctly configured, serve as a robust line of defense against unauthorized external access. They scrutinize inbound and outbound traffic based on predefined rules, blocking those which don’t comply.

Access control lists, on the other hand, enforce access control policies, defining who or what is allowed or denied access to a network resource. Both these tools, when used in conjunction, provide a formidable barrier against cyber threats.

However, their effectiveness is largely contingent on the accuracy of their configuration and the appropriateness of the applied access control policies. Regular reviews and updates are essential to maintain a robust defense.

Here are some of the most popular enterprise-scale firewalls:

• Cisco ASA
• Fortinet FortiGate
• Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation
• Cisco Meraki MX
• Zscaler Internet Access

Employee Awareness Programs

Beyond the technical measures such as firewalls and access control lists, a crucial component in enhancing network security lies in the establishment of robust employee awareness programs. These programs aim to equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to detect, prevent, and respond to potential security threats. They play a pivotal role in phishing prevention and incident reporting, as employees are often the first line of defense against such attacks.

Regular training sessions on phishing prevention and safe online practices.
Hands-on workshops for recognizing and reporting suspicious activities.
Simulation exercises to test employees’ understanding and response to potential threats.

Cybersecurity Training Best Practices

A considerable part of an organization’s defense strategy should be dedicated to the implementation of effective cybersecurity training practices.

The cybersecurity training benefits are manifold and directly contribute to enhancing an organization’s overall security posture.

Training modules should be designed to address the most pertinent threats, including but not limited to, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

To make the training more effective and practical, organizations can conduct phishing simulation exercises. These exercises allow employees to experience first-hand how these attacks occur, which in turn enhances their ability to identify and respond to real-life situations.

Additionally, regular updates to the training curriculum are necessary to keep pace with evolving cyber threats.

Plenty of online platforms, like Lumify Learn and Skillshare, provide online cybersecurity training, so it shouldn’t be hard to find one that addresses your company’s needs. Ultimately, a well-trained workforce is a fundamental layer of any robust cybersecurity strategy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, robust network security necessitates a multifaceted approach incorporating:

• Regular network scanning
• Efficient vulnerability and patch management
• Rigorous user access controls
• Strategic network segmentation
• Consistent cybersecurity awareness training

These practices, when meticulously implemented, offer a formidable defense against cyber threats, thereby securing an organization’s data and systems.

Thus, enhancing network security is a paramount concern, requiring ongoing commitment and strategic planning to ensure effective protection.

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Have you ever worried about your private text messages being spied on? This may be because you are using a non-secure messaging app. When you use non-secure messaging apps, you may risk getting hacked or stealing your private information.

Thankfully, there is an encrypted text messaging mobile application that you can download and use safely. With encryption, your text messages and the information you include in your texts are safe. So, here are a few recommendations on encrypted messaging apps for your interest.

Signal

One of the most popular encrypted text messaging app choices is Signal. It is a free messaging app for Android phones and iOS devices. Signal uses its end-to-end encryption protocol for voice calls and chats. With this app, you can send personal and group texts, voice calls, media, and attachments to your contacts. What is nice about Signal is that you do not need PINs or unique login credentials to access the app. Additionally, it allows you to have up to 40 participants at once in video calls.

Moreover, even when you are not on your phone, you can access your texts with a web browser. Even when you change your phone number, Signal enables you to keep your Signal account data if it is used on the same device. In addition, with the most recent update, Signal has added more user-friendly features such as customizable chat backgrounds and animated stickers.

Telegram

Another great texting app that is encrypted is Telegram. The app is available for iOS and Android, free of charge. With Telegram, you only need to link your phone number to a Telegram account. Then you can access it on your phone, browsers, or desktop app.

In addition, Telegram is not just an excellent encrypted messaging service, but it is also a worldwide social media platform. This app has substantial user groups and broadcasts that allow its users to reach millions of followers instantly. You may even have a group chat with up to 200 thousand members. However, encryption is not enabled by default for Telegram. You have to switch it on manually and use the Secret Chat Mode. In addition to this, you can even send self destructing texts and media. It is also important to note that chats with more than one person are not end-to-end encrypted.

WhatsApp

One of the most popular encrypted messaging apps, WhatsApp, is also a good choice to add to your phone. Like most apps, it is also usable on your iPhone and Androids. What is nice about WhatsApp is that it has been using end-to-end encryption on all messages since 2016, and the developers are constantly improving this feature.

In addition to the encryption, you can even send self-destructing text messages, videos, and pictures. Choose the duration that you would like the delivered item, whether it’s a message or media, will be available for the receiver to access them. For instance, you can choose to have messages disappear after 24 hours, seven days, or 90 days. To be more secure with chats, WhatsApp users can verify each chat’s 60-digit security-verification code or QR code.

Silence

For those who like SMS or MMS, here is an app that gives you more security than your standard text messaging. This open-source programme, Silence, uses the Axolotl encryption technology created by Signal and applies it to SMS sent through the phone. Like the usual SMS experience, Silence allows you to send text messages to your contacts but with the option of encrypting. In addition, this app is free for you to download, with no extra cost to use.

However, Silence is only available for Android users making it difficult for you to text your loved ones if they are using Apple devices. That being said, Silence is still an excellent option for an encrypted messaging app. Plus, this app does not need the internet to work, so if you ever find yourself with no internet, you can still send messages.

Threema

Threema mobile app is also another option for an encrypted messaging experience. It is available for both Androids and Apple devices for the price of $3.99. For this price, you get to have private chats and end-to-end encryption without needing your phone number or email.

When you start the app, it will generate a unique Threema ID key, which allows you to use the app anonymously. Despite being so, you can also make an account, making it easier for other Threema users to find you. Like other texting services, Threema also offers you voice messages, pictures and video sharing, and up to 20MB of file sharing. Plus, emojis, group messaging, and polling options are also available for users to use while texting.

The only downside is that Threema has yet to be used by most English speakers. Which makes it hard for you to text anyone on the app unless you are speaking or learning German. However, the app is still one of the best-encrypted texting mobile apps that you can get due to its robust security.

Conclusion

It is clear that there are a plethora of encrypted texting apps available for you to download. Although it is encrypted, it is also worth noting that you should always be careful and mindful of the information you write down in chats. With that said, hopefully, this list has helped you choose a suitable application for your chats. Good luck!

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The cryptocurrency sector has created a lucrative investment opportunity for many people. Some are active in trading crypto, while others are into crypto HODLing and liquidity provision. Still others provide services such as cryptocurrency exchange.

The basics of crypto investment are buying and selling. And the main focus right now will be selling crypto for cash. Why do people sell their cryptocurrency for cash instead of choosing a crypto swap? Here are the popular reasons.

When You Should Sell Crypto for Cash: You Are Active in Crypto Trading

Investors who are active in trading will sell crypto for cash at one point or another. Therefore, they need an exchange that is reliable, especially when they have to trade multiple times a day. Some people sell crypto for cash through their bank accounts, mobile money, or online payment systems. If you are active in trading, you may need more tools to succeed in the investment.

You Are Involved in Other Businesses

Some businesses accept crypto as payment but can hardly use all of it to purchase products. Therefore, they need to sell crypto for cash to get enough liquidity to run the business. Unfortunately, fiat money is still the common mode of transaction in the world. Before you sell crypto for cash, be sure to choose a platform that is secure, fast, and reliable. Fortunately, there are many such exchange platforms, no matter where you come from.

There Is a Significant Risk to Your Investment

If there is a threat to your investment, the best thing to do is sell crypto for cash. It is better to have money in your account and buy crypto later than to lose it through your crypto platforms. When selling crypto because of a security threat, be sure to do it fast and exercise precautions. The biggest problem to face here is a high supply, which might lower the value of the crypto.

You No Longer Want to Invest in Crypto

Sadly, there are many people who want to quit cryptocurrency because it is no longer sustainable or safe. They have no option but to sell crypto for cash and focus on other things. When selling a large amount of crypto, it is crucial to use a reliable platform, split the sales, and take other recommended precautions. Make sure that your cash is sent to your bank before closing your crypto account.

When You Should Sell Crypto for Cash: There Are Regulatory Risks

Most cryptocurrencies are autonomous and hardly regulated by any government. However, legal and political matters affect how crypto is traded in a country. If there is a legal implication that is affecting your digital investment, it is time to sell crypto for cash and try something else. Legal matters can affect the crypto negatively, and you should not wait for this. The sooner you do this, the higher the chances of saving your investment.

Conclusion

There are numerous instances when you should sell crypto for cash. You now have some important insights to guide you. For many people, selling crypto for cash is one of the best things to do, especially when they are in great need of money. Whether you are a business person or not, you can benefit from these insights.

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Our previous piece entitled ‘Cryptocurrency’ discussed how digital assets work in terms of being a medium of exchange for financial transactions. While crypto is exciting, it is highly volatile as demonstrated in the quick rise and fall of their prices. Last November 2021, Bitcoin reached its all-time high above €66,500, only to fall to its present value today of €22,700 (August 2022). This demonstrates the instability as well as how cautious one should be when pouring money into such types of digital assets. But not all digital assets are plummeting, one sector within the crypto market that is doing well is fan tokens.

Fan tokens give supporters more then just monetary gains. Fans can participate in polls, gain rewards, and make club decisions, which are priceless for passionate fans.

According to BeInCrypto.com, the total sales of fan tokens reached €3.4 billion in March 2022, and one month later in April global sales was up €1.85 billion, thus hitting a new record high. This naturally makes one wonder what it is about fan tokens that makes them seem immune to a bear market. What are they and are they worth considering for investments? Read on to find out more about these unique forms of crypto.

What Are Fan Tokens

Fan tokens are blockchain based digital assets that give owners special rights, like voting privileges, when it comes to minor club decisions. Sports enthusiasts all have favourite teams, and if someone owns the fan token of their favourite team, this grants them access to many VIP rewards. But the fan tokens themselves are not identified as crypto; the cryptocurrency is Chiliz ($CHZ).
If someone wants to own a fan token, they must first install the Socios app onto a mobile device. Next, they can purchase Chiliz, which is the in-app proprietary currency, and use Chiliz to purchase the fan tokens they fancy. Once purchased, the fan tokens never expire, thus giving the owner access to their favourite team, forever. These are the newest developments in sports digital currencies, and they’ve taken the global market by storm.

How Do They Benefit Fans

The primary goal of fan tokens is to bring fans closer to their favourite team by giving them direct access and including them in the club decision-making. As a specific example, in Italy the Inter fan token allowed supporters to vote on a new goal song at the stadium, which historically hasn’t changed for the past eight years. Inter also reached out to fans to choose the kit design for the upcoming season. Other votes across Europe have given fans a say over which design the new player’s tunnel at the Libertadores de América should have. As you can imagine, die-hard fans would take a lot of pride in being able to make these decisions.

How Will They Perform in the Future

Socios has announced plans to expand fan tokens internationally and reach major sports clubs and leagues across the globe. In rugby, Socios has already signed English Premiership clubs Leicester Tigers, Saracens, and Harlequins. Socios CEO Alexandre Dreyfus has his targets set on the U.S. sports industry and confirmed the company’s expansion overseas to New York, investing €48.7 million. He mentioned plans to make deals with five major U.S. sports leagues, but did not specify which ones. Whichever leagues they are, it wouldn’t be surprising if it was the major sports league looking at Socios track record.

Conclusion

Fan tokens give supporters much more for their money than other digital assets. Fans can participate in polls, gain rewards, and make club decisions, which are priceless for passionate fans. Perhaps this is the reason why fan tokens can hold resilient amidst a bear market.

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Advanced technology allows exciting and new platforms to exist. One such platform is PancakeSwap which utilizes a CAKE token and is also the first decentralized exchange on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). This decentralized exchange (DEX) enables you to swap tokens known as BEP-20 built on the Binance Smart Chain. 

In addition, PancakeSwap makes good use of the Decentralized Finance(DeFi) Automatic Market Maker (AMM) to enable users to swap cryptocurrency assets comfortably. You can achieve this quickly by getting into the user-generated liquidity pools. This explains why cryptocurrency investors are into buying the CAKE Token today. With that said, here are six reasons you should invest in the CAKE Token by PancakeSwap. 

1. Greater Liquidity

A convincing reason to go to the Binance Smart Chain and invest in PancakeSwap tokens is its liquidity. In addition, PancakeSwap has many daily users and is ranked the fourth top market volume, enough reason to learn about this token from sites like https://swyftx.com. The PancakeSwap token features fantastic wallet integration.

With this in mind, look no further if you’re searching for a credible token as the PancakeSwap token is the right pick. It boasts of the highest daily volume and is a better deal as you can easily opt in or out of the cake. This is something that other tokens featured in cryptocurrency can’t allow.

2. Easy To Use

The CAKE token is worth the investment because it’s easy to use, and you can navigate its essential trading services even without experience. Thanks to the PancakeSwap token, you can maximize your returns. For instance, you can decide to credit your digital resources to the liquidity pools, then get the liquidity token back in return, which you can also stake to get more returns.

3. Low Fees

You must understand that PancakeSwap is developed on Binance Smart Chain. This explains why the decentralized exchange fee is too low, unlike Uniswap, the biggest competitor. Likewise, Uniswap depends on the blockchain of Ethereum. Because of a particular stagnation in Ethereum, you will likely experience sluggish proof-of-stake adoption. You’ll also notice a significant increase in the transaction fee.

In contrast, PancakeSwap Token is cheaper by 0.2% for persons using the liquidity in these pools. With this kind of fee, you can make more transactions. As an investor, there’s no doubt that you’ll receive maximum profit margins. Therefore, because of the lower fees, you can confidently invest in the PancakeSwap token, which will help you develop a passionate community supporting your project.

4. Captivating Staking Options

As a cryptocurrency investor, you’ll depend on staking opportunities to earn your critical passive income. Staking can allow you to get extra tokens on your blockchain. However, this is only possible if you utilize a validation model of proof-of-stake. On the other hand, staking on PancakeSwap guarantees you multiple benefits, unlike traditional yield farming. This is because platforms with the staking options will offer you the highest returns, which aren’t part of traditional liquidity pools.

If you engage in yield farming, you’ll likely experience specific risks, such as impermanent loss. With the impermanent loss, when your assets’ cost falls or rises, your returns will be lower than when you would have held them in your cold wallet. Fortunately, you’re not likely to experience such risks in staking. With that said, you can undoubtedly acquire maximum annual returns using the appropriate decentralized stock exchange.

5. Fast Transactions

Binance Smart Chain guarantees its users an excellent responsive trading experience. In many cases, the CAKE token transactions are usually complete within five seconds. This faster transaction allows you to earn more as it exposes you to other currency trading opportunities. It also keeps you updated on what’s trending, helping you to minimize slippage.

6. High-Security Level

The PancakeSwap boasts of higher security than other decentralized finance protocols. It has two primary blockchain firms that do audits for security. The first one is Certik, which utilizes formal verification technology to offer blockchain audit and hacker-resistant via penetration testing. The second firm is Slowmist. It generates cybersecurity protection and audits, especially for smart contracts, public chains, cryptocurrency wallets, and leading asset exchanges.

It’s usually risky to deposit your funds in a smart contract, which applies to audited projects, but with the assurance that it includes many security firms. There’s no doubt that the CAKE token by PancakeSwap boasts of a higher security rating, unlike others.

Conclusion

The future of decentralized finance is represented by the PancakeSwap developed on Binance Smart Chain. The idea of whether to invest in CAKE tokens must have crossed your mind if you’re an investor. If you did have even the slightest reservations, this guide has detailed the multiple benefits of considering PancakeSwap. But with the details highlighted in this guide above, you can confidently invest in PancakeSwap, knowing you’ll yield positive returns.

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In Dinkum fishing isn’t super fun especially for sea creatures because they are small and can not be captured with a fishing rod. However, crab pots solve this issue and a lot of others as well.

In this guide, I will tell you how useful Crab Pots are and how to use them.

How to Use Crab Pots in Dinkum

Step 1: Get a Level 3 Fishing Licence

First, you need to get a Level 3 Fishing Licence from Fletch. You can unlock this after capturing enough fish and getting your Fishing skill to Level 10.

Step 2: Craft Crab Pots

To craft a Crap Pot you need the following items:

• Copper bar 5x
• Iron bar 2x
• Palm Wood Plank 4x
• Spinifex Resin 2x

Step 3: Place Crab Pots in Shallow Water

Crab Pot needs to be placed in water that is at least two blocks deep to work. Even though you can place them on land and one block of deep water it won’t trap anything.

Step 4: Place Meat in Crab Pots

Now you need to place a lure inside your Crab Pot which can be cooked or uncooked Meat. Now you need to sleep for the day and check on it the next day.

Step 5: Harvesting

After waiting for a day, your Crab Pot should have a trapped item or sea creature inside it. You can verify if there is a trapped item inside a Crab Pot by visible splashes in the water.

Crab Pots Trappable Items

A Crab Pot can capture the following objects:

• All sea creatures that can’t be caught with a fishing rod like Sea Star, Tiger Prawn, Black Sea Cucumber, etc.
• All types of shells
• Logs (Hardwood, Palm, and Gum)
• Bone
• Jelly
• Items like Old Toy, Glass Bulb that you can find by digging
• Crocodile Tooth

Dinkum: Crab Pot Uses

In Dinkum, a Crab Pot has many advantages like:

• Passive fishing experience that takes no time
• Capture hard-to-find sea creatures
• Make tons of money
• Get a lot of useful items
• Complete your museum list
• No fishing rods required

Remember that you do need to fish in Dinkum to capture fish, but a Crab Pot can not replace a fishing rod. Because only sea creatures can only be captured with your hand or a Crab Pot, but a Crab Pot doesn’t trap fish.

It is best if you place a lot of Crab Pots as these can be a great way of making passive money with no effort.

There are two technical aspects that the developer has missed. Crab Pots shouldn’t be placeable on land, and non-living items shouldn’t make splashes. These are easy to implement but overlooked by the developer.

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Crypto has been under the radar for a long time now, but the tide is turning. With more investors entering the space, interest in Bitcoin (BTC) has spiked as people see opportunity in this emerging technology.

There is a lot of talk about Web 3.0 in the world but often it is only marketing hype without real technological advancement. Nevertheless, several successfully functioning Web 3.0 projects are already working today.

One of them is the Utopia P2P ecosystem — a decentralized anonymous network with reliable tools for communication, file sharing, browsing, and online payments with its main private coin Crypton (CRP) and the first anonymous UUSD Stablecoin, which are increasingly becoming residents on popular cryptocurrency exchanges.

Utopia P2P project offers its own crypto exchange — Crypton Exchange. It ensures anonymity and privacy for all crypto users, becoming the world’s first digital offshore. Also, there is a plan to release a unique and democratic Launchpad on the basis of Utopia P2P. It will help new crypto projects and startups to grow and launch.

Utopia P2P — Web 3.0

Utopia is an uninterrupted working project that provides safe and reliable communication between people around the world. The ecosystem is built on such principles as anonymity, confidentiality, security, lack of censorship and surveillance, and flexibility. Utopia is a unique blockchain ecosystem built on peer-to-peer technology. It is Web 3.0 technology available for use right now. In addition, there is a highly supported community of open-minded users around the ecosystem who help to promote and popularize the project to a mass audience.

Joining Utopia P2P

After anonymous registration, users have access to a library of built-in tools that replace the usual online applications. You can find an instant messenger — uMessenger; encrypted email — uMail; an anonymous browser — Idyll Browser; a crypto wallet — uWallet; and much more. Just download the ecosystem and install it, and all these tools are available after registration for free.

Despite the fact that the project is already working and brought to perfection, the ecosystem is constantly improving and expanding the scope of its capabilities. The changes concern both technical subtleties and functional innovations. Therefore, developers are working on creating regular updates that are available to ecosystem clients for download.

Censorship

The DPI protection system was improved. Such a system is used by internet service providers to further restrict access to certain sites and applications. Another significant update is the improvement of the packet forwarding system. This has significantly affected the smoother loading of websites and pages on the web. So, the network has become much faster and safer. While Utopia is still industry leading in its User Privacy.

Crypton 2.0

The recent ecosystem update affected the crypto side of the project. Namely, a new treasury mechanism “Crypton 2.0″ was implemented. It should prevent the overuse of Crypton mining and support its value.

That is, now the network supports the mass participation of miners, offering a minimum requirement of 32 CRP on the balance for this. That may change depending on the conditions of the Utopia network.

Moreover, an additional function is expected to be released that will allow delegating Crypton and control them at the same time.

Utopia P2P Launchpad Platform

In addition to the above perks, Utopia P2P plans to release its democratic Launchpad platform, which will help with grants for innovative ideas, projects, and start-ups. It will be easy to find a target audience and interested sponsors, and get the necessary advice on further development and entry into the international market through the platform. The Launchpad will be an anonymous platform without KYC/AML. This approach to the project makes it safer and less bureaucratic than others. This will ensure fast and high-quality work on launching and promoting crypto projects without special rules and requirements.

Conclusion

The project connects today’s online environment with the capabilities of Web 3.0. The prospect of the project is obvious — it’s only a matter of time. Therefore, you should not ignore it and connect to the crypto project now.

In addition, everyone is waiting for the launch of the mobile version, which will have a very positive impact on the future of the project, given its functionality and the growing demand in society for censorship-free and anonymous tools.

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The blank status WhatsApp trick is a unique way to show off to your contacts. Normally WhatsApp doesn’t allow you to post empty status but by using this trick, you will be able to show an empty status to everyone you have added on WhatsApp. 

In this guide, we will show you exactly how you can set a blank status on your WhatsApp. Just follow the steps mentioned below, and you will be good to go.

How to Set Blank Status on WhatsApp

1. Copy the blank space between the brackets [ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ]
2. Now open WhatsApp
3. Tap on the three vertical dots present in the top right corner
4. Tap on Settings and then press on your name
5. In the About section click on the pencil icon ✎
6. Paste the empty copied text
7. Now press Save

There you have it! You have successfully set a blank status on WhatsApp. Similarly, if you want to make a blank comment on Instagram or Facebook you can read more about it here.

How to Post Blank Status on WhatsApp

1. Copy the blank space between the brackets [ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ]
2. Now open WhatsApp
3. Go to Status
4. Now click on the pencil icon ✎
5. Paste the empty copied text
6. Now press send

Conclusion

That’s it. Following this guide will post a blank status to everyone with only the background colour.

This is it for this short guide if you don’t understand any steps you can reach out to us by leaving a comment below.

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ZRX protocol has made a remarkable imprint on the audience five years since it was formed, providing an open protocol that allows for low-friction peer-to-peer token trading on the Ethereum blockchain. Since 2017, the platform has steadily increased its market share and now supports a variety of networks, including Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon. Nowadays, over 30 projects use ZRX as the back-end DEX protocols. Additionally, the ZRX API is used by several dApps to offer safe DEX data.

If you’re interested in learning more about ZRX but unsure where to start, this simple guide will teach you everything you need to know about the project and prepare you to dive into it.

What Is ZRX?

ZRX crypto protocol enables a tokenized society in which all value, including previously illiquid assets such as real estate, can freely move. In addition, the protocol allows for the Ethereum blockchain’s frictionless peer-to-peer asset exchange. On ZRX, anyone can create a decentralized exchange, and the ZRX API combines liquidity to allow for the most cost-effective token exchange.

For example, instead of going through a lengthy procedure involving lawyers, escrow agents, and title firms when selling a home, the ZRX protocol provides a comprehensive solution that can be used to tokenize the property and transfer ownership via a smart contract. This eliminates the need for costly intermediaries while speeding up the entire process, effectively turning real estate into a liquid asset.

With the ZRX Launch Kit, anyone can create their own decentralized exchange (DEX) on top of ZRX and collect fees for their services. The ZRX protocol is a standard message format for exchanges, similar to SWIFT, the traditional messaging system banks use to communicate about fiat currency transfers.

The team also released the ZRX API (application programming interface), which combines liquidity throughout the whole network and allows customers to swap assets at the greatest price.

How Does ZRX Work?

ZRX facilitates decentralized token exchanges by utilizing smart contracts, which are free, publicly accessible, and can be implemented into any decentralized application. A smart contract is a transaction that performs automatically when specific criteria are met.

Most trades on decentralized exchanges are powered by Ethereum smart contracts. However, these are executed directly on the blockchain which means that a gas fee is charged every time an order is placed, updated, canceled, or filled, making the process highly expensive.

ZRX proposes using an off-chain relay with on-chain settlement as a solution. This requires a user to submit an order to a relayer, which functions as a network’s bulletin board. The relayer then publishes the order off-chain, where any other user can fulfill it by signing the smart contract with their cryptographic signature.

Point-to-point orders, in which a user puts an order that a particular person can only fill, are also available on ZRX. The assets are never in the relayer’s possession in any sort of order. Only the actual value transfer takes place on-chain, substantially decreasing gas prices and network congestion.

What Sets ZRX Apart?

ZRX’s off-chain relayer technology lets a DEX complete transactions far faster and for less money than exchanges that conduct all of their deals on-chain. However, DEXs aren’t the only apps that ZRX can run. The protocol can benefit from OTC trading desks, digital marketplaces, portfolio management platforms, and exchange functions for decentralized finance (DeFi) products. Because it supports both non-fungible (ERC-721) and fungible tokens (ERC-721), ZRX allows for the transfer of a larger range of assets than most Ethereum-based decentralized exchanges (ERC-20).

What Gives ZRX Value?

ZRX is a utility coin that compensates relayers for hosting an order book with trading fees. The ZRX ecosystem exploded in popularity in 2020, with the protocol reaching $5.7 billion in trade volume in January 2021 alone. The fact that ZRX is a governance token adds to its worth. All ZRX token holders can vote on protocol updates and innovations, which could boost the token’s demand. Because ZRX has a limited maximum supply, scarcity may influence its price and market cap.

Conclusion

ZRX enables the establishment of a tokenized society in which all assets can freely move. The protocol allows for the Ethereum blockchain’s frictionless peer-to-peer asset exchange. On ZRX, anyone can create a decentralized exchange, and the ZRX API combines liquidity to allow for the most cost-effective token swaps.

The protocol’s use of off-chain relayers minimizes Ethereum’s congestion, allowing trades to be performed faster and for less money. Finally, the ZRX token gives relayers control rights and rewards, and the addition of staking improves network economics.

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