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Payout Models for Content Creators: A Sustainable Future

This post is part of the Farcaster 2026 writing contest. As Web3 evolves, so does the way creators are incentivized and rewarded. Imagine a future where every contributor – writers, marketers, developers, designers, and even readers – has clear, transparent access to earnings, fostering collaboration and engagement. That’s the vision we’ll explore how to design an equitable payout model for content creators while aligning stakeholders’ interests and rewarding active readers. Why a Well-Design...

#farcaster 2026 writing contest#content#creation#web3#payouts-system
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How to Understand Blockchain Consensus Without Losing Your Mind

So, you want to understand how blockchains reach consensus? That’s like trying to explain why cats randomly sprint across the house at 2 AM—it’s mysterious, complicated, and somehow just always keep happening. Have they seen something? would it be a good idea to warn others? But don’t worry! I’m here to make it as easy as ordering pizza. (Well, assuming you don’t have a group of indecisive friends debating pineapple toppings, fruits DO NOT Belong on Pizza.)The Blockchain: A Never-Ending Group...

#blockchain#consensus
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How to Trick—Uh, I Mean, Motivate University Students into Learning Web3 (With Food and Fun)

University students have three main hobbies: scrolling endlessly on their phones, mastering the art of procrastination, and devouring free food like it's their last meal before exams. Now, imagine combining their love for food with an introduction to Web3—yes, we’re talking about blockchain, smart contracts, and all that good stuff. Sounds impossible? Not for KibokoDAO!The Secret Sauce: Web3 + Food = Instant InterestLet’s be real: if you tell a student, Hey, come learn about decentralized fin...

#kibokodao#learn#earn#experience
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A Deep Dive into the Exploited Cryptographic Technology

In a recent high-profile security breach, Bybit’s Ethereum multisig cold wallet was compromised, leading to unauthorized fund transfers. The attacker managed to deceive the signing process by manipulating the interface and altering the underlying smart contract logic. While the breach did not stem from a direct cryptographic failure, it exposed vulnerabilities in the transaction approval process and multisig smart contract implementation. 1. Understanding Multisig Wallets and Their Cryptograp...

#multisigs#delegatecall#injections
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The Memecoin Reckoning: Community Frustration Grows Over Pump-and-Dump Schemes

The crypto community is reaching a boiling point over the rampant promotion and subsequent abandonment of memecoins by high-profile influencers and celebrities. Retail investors, lured in by the hype and the promise of quick gains, often find themselves on the losing end when these figures exit their positions, causing sharp price declines and significant financial losses. This ongoing cycle of pump-and-dump schemes is leading to mounting frustration, and we may be witnessing the early stages...

#mem-coins#pump-dump#utility-coins
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Bybit Hack: Attackers Manipulated Wallet Transfers to Divert Funds

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed an attack that resulted in the unauthorized diversion of funds. The exchange explained that the attack occurred while it was conducting a routine operation to transfer assets between its cold wallet and hot wallet. During this process, the attackers managed to manipulate the destination address, effectively redirecting funds to their own wallets.The Incident BreakdownBlockchain security researcher ZachXBT has been actively tracking the m...

#bybit#cold-wallet#hack
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Farming in Kenya: The Art of Growing Crops, Stretching Shillings, and Dodging Climate Tantrums

Farming in Kenya is not for the faint of heart. It's like being in a never-ending reality show where Mother Nature, your wallet, and market prices are the unpredictable judges. One day, the sun is smiling at your crops: the next, it's grilling them to perfection—unfortunately, not in a delicious BBQ kind of way. Most farmers today are highly educated, but here’s the catch: education doesn’t put money in the bank. Many of them have a small pot of retirement savings, a family tree with at least...

#dharitri#blockchain#layer1#private-network
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The DataMellon Nairobi Tech Mixer: AI, Mocha, and a Dash of Startup Chaos

There’s something poetic about a Saturday afternoon in Nairobi—especially when it involves AI, startups, and an endless supply of mocha coffee. The sky was painted a perfect blue, the city buzzing with just enough energy to remind us why we’re here: the Nairobi Tech Mixer, hosted by DataMellon, a company promising AI-driven automation, cloud scalability, and a chance to rub shoulders with top investors. The Workstyle Vibes Nestled in I&M Tower, right next to City Park and the unmistakable Ind...

#ai#datamellon#tech#mixer
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Mastering Control Flow & Ownership in Rust

Rust is like that overprotective friend who won’t let you borrow their car without a full background check. It’s all about safety—especially when it comes to control flow and ownership. But don’t worry! This Monday with Rust over Polkadot its time to learn all of it with some fun and increasingly complex code examples. Buckle up! 1. Control Flow & Functions: Rust’s Decision-Making Powers Conditional Statements: If, Else, and MatchRust’s if statements work like they do in most languages, but w...

#rust#monday#code
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The Rise of Women in Web3: A New Dawn with AWIC Kenya

There is a not so quiet storm brewing, in the developing world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a powerful force is emerging, the women of web3 in Kenya. The launch of the Association of Women in Crypto (AWIC) in Kenya was not just a milestone; it is a growing movement, glad to be one of the listening posts invited not only celebrate but document this milestone. Nothing makes one prouder than to see group passion and a common will for shared knowledge and growth. The future of web3 in Kenya ...

#women#web3#event#awic
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Yvonne of ICP and the Chainalysis Report: A Kenyan Crypto Story

There are people you just read about. They exist in our world, doing big things, but you never expect to meet them. Yet, somehow, their names always pop up in your feed like that one uncle who shows up at every family function, with the exciting stories of adventure. Yvonne of ICP. A true disciple of decentralization, showing people the light to the promised land of Web3. If blockchain had a Moses, she would at least be a senior most advisor. So, Yvonne, being the blockchain evangelist she is...

#yvonne#icp#nigerians#indians#kenyans#europeans