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Crypto Twitter marks Worldcoin as ‘evil’ project

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The iris-scanning digital currency project , Worldcoin (WLD), co-developed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has risen concerts right after its launch on July 24. Worldcoin was initially developed in 2019, offering third-world population 25 WLD for scanning their iris, which has risen many privacy concerns over the past day as the asset came close to launch. Moreover, WLD’s launch was followed by significant listings on leading cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Huobi, OKX, and Bybit. You might also like: Binance and other crypto exchanges list Worldcoin (WLD) However, just hours after the launch, Crypto Twitter started discussing the project ’s shortcomings. On-chain analyst ZachXBT shared his concerns that the Worldcoin team has been lying about the number of their users — pointing out the first 500,000 people from underdeveloped countries who scanned their iris for 25 WLD coins. 2/6 Most alarming to me is how the WorldCoin team has boasted about how many users t...

Weekly project updates: StarkWare 2023 roadmap, Filecoin to launch FWS, Polygon Bridge, etc

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1. Solana’s weekly summary a. Solana Labs announces open-source reference implementation for ChatGPT plugin link On April 26, Solana Labs announced an open-source reference implementation for the ChatGPT plugin, allowing users to interact directly with the Solana network. Once the ChatGPT plugin is available, users will be able to check wallet balances, transfer tokens, and purchase NFTs. In addition, the Solana Foundation announced a $1 million fund to explore the intersection of Solana and artificial intelligence, with grant sizes ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. b. Solana Wallet Phantom adds support for Ethereum and Polygon link Solana Wallet Phantom adds support for Ethereum and Polygon, which was originally scheduled for the 2023Q1, but was delayed until today. Phantom once completed a financing of $109 million at $1.2 billion in January 2022. Paradigm led and A16Z participated. c. Solana NFT Market Tensor surpasses Magic Eden in daily trading volume link According to Flipside, on ...

How to use Ganache for blockchain project development

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Learn about the benefits of using Ganache for blockchain development, including a personal Ethereum blockchain network and a user-friendly interface. Programming languages like Solidity, which is used to build smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain network, are frequently used in blockchain development. Ganache helps developers test and debug their applications before deploying them on a live blockchain network. Also, developers must be well-versed in blockchain technology, including its underlying architecture and concepts like consensus algorithms, cryptography and decentralized governance. This article will discuss what Ganache is, and how you can use it in decentralized application (DApp) development. What is Ganache in blockchain technology? Ganache is a software tool developers widely use to create a local blockchain network for testing and development purposes. Developers may effectively test different scenarios and troubleshoot their blockchain apps by simulating a blockch...

DAO Maker founder builds game based on abandoned Logan Paul project in just 30 days

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“Degen Zoo” has seen more than 115,000 wallets register to join the game, pledging over $700 million. Degen Zoo, an NFT game inspired by YouTuber Logan Paul’s controversial Crypto Zoo concept, has seen more than 115,000 wallets register to join the game, with pledges of over $700 million. DAO Maker founder Christoph Zaknun took on the challenge of building his variant of the shelved zoo-themed game in just 30 days. In August 2021, Logan Paul announced a project called Crypto Zoo, which involved buying nonfungible token eggs that would supposedly hatch into animals, allowing owners to earn passive income through zoo tokens. The project reportedly raised over $3 million in NFT sales and tens of millions in zoo tokens. However, the project failed to deliver as promised, leaving many participants feeling that they had been rug pulled by the influencer. Inspired by Paul’s Crypto Zoo game, which critics have called a “scam," Christoph Zaknun’s "Degen Zoo” game simulates the impac...