Source: Orange Book
Let’s start with this article I saw a few days ago, "The two founders of a16z: What is the difference between the AI boom and the Internet boom?":
"From a technical point of view, Marc Andreessen believes that the Internet is a network, while AI is more like a computer.
The Internet is essentially a network that connects many existing computers and promotes the creation of new computers. It is dominated by network effects. As more people join, the value of the network increases, and it prompts people to build more new computers to connect to the Internet.
And AI, especially large language models, is a new type of computer, a probability-based, neural network-based computer, which is very different from the previous von Neumann-type computer (deterministic computer).
The development of AI is more similar to the era of microprocessors or mainframes, which processes data, learns from it and generates output. It is an information processing system, not a network. ”
Naturally, I began to wonder, in terms of technical essence, is Crypto more like a network or a computer?
Although Ethereum once had a dream of "world computer", the public chain does play a very different role of computer, such as pursuing decentralization more than efficiency, which is a route that traditional computers have never explored. But coming back, I still think Crypto is more like a network, for several reasons:
The core value of Crypto is the value transmission network. In order to achieve this core value, it requires a different computer architecture. Crypto's computer attribute is a tool, and its network attribute is the goal.
Crypto's network effect is too strong. The first-mover advantage and lock-in effect are very obvious. Even if the latecomers are technologically advanced, it is still difficult to catch up.
From another perspective, an Internet veteran told me that he believes that Crypto is software-oriented like the Internet, while AI is hardware-oriented like smartphones. When the former undergoes revolutionary changes, people often don't realize it and it takes a while to react. It may be that the network is large enough to show its true power. The latter is different. The hardware has a stronger sense of reality. The difference between Chatgpt and iPhone can be seen as soon as they come out.
https://zkfold.ing/crypto-crossroads
@Guo Yu: What principles does the cypherpunk manifesto advocate? What are the moral responsibilities of cryptographers? What is the relationship between cryptography, cryptocurrency and free individuals? Here’s an excerpt:
“… In recent years, however, the values that once underpinned the development of cryptocurrencies seem to have been overshadowed by a focus on economic gain. While the rise of cryptocurrencies initially aligned with ideals of decentralization and financial autonomy, they have become increasingly dominated by speculative interests and profit motives. This shift toward monetization risks undermining the ethical foundations of cryptography and diverting attention from its potential to protect privacy and empower individuals.”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/65bm7TCTyoEH3D6QDLpqkg
@曾汨：How do you design a reasonable inheritance plan for your Bitcoin? This podcast episode makes that very clear.
@Jeffrey Hu：The inheritance of crypto assets should be considered a follow-up topic to self-custody, or even an equally important topic. The latest podcast of Yicong Zheshi shares the thoughts and research on the concepts, solutions, security habits and other aspects of Bitcoin inheritance.
https://www.btcstudy.org/2024/06/21/nostr-wallet-connect-a-bitcoin-application-collaboration-layer/
@阿剑: NWC is a possibility of realizing the nostr protocol that has been proposed quite early. In principle, it is to arrange a nostr client with a lightning node, then by sending a message to the nostr client, you can control the lightning node, initiate payments, and generate invoices. In a narrow sense, this solves a big problem, that is, if you deploy a lightning node in your home network, how can you remotely control it when you are outside. Before nostr, the available methods either had to endure long network delays or obtain an externally accessible IP address. Currently, nwc has two implementations, one of which can be used with LND. However, if you know some programming, you can actually implement the same functions as nwc yourself in a non-standard way.
Broadly speaking, I have always believed that bitcoin, lightning, and nostr all provide very important tools for personal network survival. With them, you have all the necessary tools to build a personal homepage. nostr provides both display pages and content, as well as ports that can automatically process lightning; your lightning network node, you control it yourself. All you need is these trust-minimized protocols.
https://scalability.guide/posts/the_safest_optimium/
@张卓：Discusses a lot of assumptions about layer2 security. Suitable for students who enjoy thinking about problems and digging deep into them.
https://www.influenceth.io
@空岛：The most complex and closest to a "masterpiece" full-chain game so far. It has a complete economic system driven entirely by players, from raw materials to spaceship production. The game has just landed on the mainnet, and the entry threshold is a bit high, but it is still recommended to give it a try.
The U.S. court has announced that two Chinese nationals have been arrested and arraigned on charges of money laundering through shell companies involved in crypto investment fraud.
MiyukiSenate's bipartisan approval of H.J.Res. 109 challenges SEC's SAB 121, pushing President Biden to decide amidst political and industry pressures.
WeiliangBitcoin's price has solidified its position just above the crucial support level of $65,000, with cryptocurrency traders viewing its pattern as robust. Some even suggest that no significant corrections are expected soon and the price may continue to rise.
AlexThe USDT stablecoin continues to be entangled with illegal forex transactions, prompting Kraken to announce that it is evaluating the possibility of delisting European Tether pairs.
MiyukiCoinbase analysts are confident that an Ether spot ETF will be approved soon, with Ether surging to $3,126 at one point.
WeiliangWeb3 is still in its infancy, contending with critical challenges such as user-friendliness and infrastructure development. So will Web3 fail to realise its transformative potential and let Web2 continue its dominance?
CatherineVenezuela announced a cryptocurrency mining ban over the weekend, threatening to disconnect all domestic cryptocurrency mining farms from the national power grid.
AlexRecent resignations at OpenAI, including Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike from the "superalignment team," follow disagreements over prioritising safety amid the launch of GPT-4o. Concerns linger over OpenAI's shift towards profit and potential security risks in collaborations like Apple's iOS 18 update integrating OpenAI technology.
WeatherlyBitcoin approaches $69,000 with traders optimistic about continued gains, supported by favorable economic policies and strong ETF inflows.
MiyukiThe individual identified by Pump.Fun as the former employee responsible for the recent $1.9 million exploit, has been apprehended and subsequently released on bail in London.
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