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Enhancing Efficiency and Capital Use in Ronin's Katana DEX

Wednesday. November 13 at 7:00 PM

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The Ronin network has announced a v3 upgrade for its decentralized exchange (DEX), Katana, with the goal of improving trading efficiency and capital utilization. Scheduled for November, the upgrade will introduce concentrated liquidity pools, enhancing trading depth and reducing slippage for traders and liquidity providers. New features such as customizable fees and concentrated liquidity will allow LPs to set precise profit margins and risk levels, supporting Ronin's treasury. This update aims to boost the DEX's capital efficiency and liquidity, reducing the need for high RON emissions in the liquidity program. Ronin plans to gradually reduce rewards emission rates to enhance liquidity provision and achieve deeper liquidity on the network. The network's efforts to enhance its ecosystem include integrating Chainlink's CCIP for improved security and user experience, signaling a commitment to advancing the adoption of Ronin in the crypto space.

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Decentralized Defense Against AI Risks

Wednesday. January 8 at 3:00 PM

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's recent blog post discusses the progress of decentralized and democratic differential defensive acceleration (d/acc) one year after its inception. Buterin stresses the importance of caution in AI development, advocating for defensive technologies that empower individuals and communities without centralized control. The d/acc concept, introduced in early 2024, has gained momentum in various technology sectors, contributing to advancements in open-source vaccines, prediction markets, and digital identity verification. The philosophy of d/acc focuses on defensive capabilities over offensive advancements, promoting decentralization and democratization to prevent power concentration. The movement has seen real-world impacts in public health improvements and pandemic mitigation tools. By decentralizing defense mechanisms, d/acc aims to reduce catastrophic scenarios driven by unchecked AI development. The initiative also explores decentralized funding models to support essential technologies. As d/acc enters its second year, advocates remain hopeful about its potential to enhance collective safety and individual freedoms in the future.

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The Future of Crypto Exchanges: CEXs vs DEXs

Wednesday. January 8 at 8:00 AM

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are gaining popularity, challenging centralized exchanges (CEXs) in the crypto market. Industry experts predict DEX growth in 2025, but CEXs will remain vital for new users. While CEXs like Coinbase dominate with high liquidity and user-friendly interfaces, DEXs offer decentralized trading with enhanced security. Both exchanges complement each other, contributing to crypto market growth. CEXs prioritize security measures like multi-signature wallets, while DEXs provide anonymity and autonomy. Liquidity remains a challenge for DEXs, impacting trading efficiency. To compete, DEXs must simplify user experiences. CEXs can enhance user education and onboarding to retain their market share. By integrating hybrid models, CEXs can bridge centralized convenience with decentralized autonomy. Collaboration and innovation will shape the future of crypto exchanges, ensuring sustainable growth and success.

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Empowering AI Training with Decentralized Data Contributions

Tuesday. January 7 at 5:00 PM

Ta-da, a decentralized mobile app for iOS and Android, tackles AI training challenges by incentivizing user-generated data contributions and onchain validations. This approach ensures quality and transparency for AI companies. Artificial intelligence research heavily relies on data quality and diversity for tasks like speech recognition and image classification. However, acquiring diverse and high-quality data sets can be costly and time-consuming. Ta-da addresses these challenges by allowing users to contribute data snippets and validate submissions in real-time. The platform leverages blockchain incentives to encourage community engagement and ensures data integrity through onchain metadata storage. By gamifying the process, Ta-da maintains user engagement and benefits AI developers. With a growing user base and client portfolio, Ta-da's roadmap includes enhancing user accessibility and expanding task types. This innovative approach showcases the practical application of blockchain technology in data collection for AI development.

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Decentralized Solutions for Privacy and Security in Web3

Friday. January 3 at 8:00 PM

David Holtzman, the chief strategy officer of Naoris, highlighted the risks of centralized systems in an interview with Cointelegraph. He emphasized the importance of decentralized identity solutions and data ownership in Web3 by 2025. Edison Chen, CEO of CUDIS, also stressed the significance of selective disclosure through decentralized identity solutions to empower users to control and monetize their data. Chen emphasized the need for privacy, especially in healthcare, where AI advancements pose threats to confidentiality. Holtzman further warned about the vulnerabilities of centralized data repositories and the risks posed by AI and quantum computers. He suggested that decentralized blockchain technologies and quantum-resistant cryptography could mitigate these threats. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino proposed localizing AI models on devices to enhance user privacy and security. These decentralized solutions aim to safeguard sensitive information and protect against potential breaches in the future.

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