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INTRODUCING STORY NETWORK, THE WORLD'S IP BLOCKCHAIN

Story allows creators to monetize their Intellectual Property (IP) in the age of artificial intelligence. It aims to transform the internet into an IP Legoland. The EVM-equivalent L1 hosts a Proof of Creativity Protocol that allows anyone to onramp their IP and set the conditions for using and monetizing it. Tokenized IPs can be offramped into a contract if disputed and brought into the real-world legal system. Use cases include creator-owned AIs that fans can access and monetize, IPs as collateral for other assets, and seamless introduction of IP into new applications.

POINTENOMICS 101: MASTERING THE NEW LANGUAGE OF CRYPTO INCENTIVES

Point systems have become increasingly important in the evolving Web3 landscape for incentivizing user engagement and loyalty, forming a crucial part of digital ecosystems through strategic reward mechanics. This guide talks through the structure and benefits of "pointenomics," deep diving into the practical applications, challenges, and future potential of point programs to improve user activation, retention, and overall project success.

DEEP DIVING ATTESTATIONS - A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

This research explores 31 days' worth of Ethereum validator votes to help better understand how to penalize missed attestations dynamically and improve network health. It found that performance varies significantly between validators and that attestation inclusion delay is a critical factor. Timing games caused by MEV adversely impact attestation performance, and big blocks have fewer attestations due to the increased data transfer time.

TOP CRYPTO VC SAYS EX-GENERAL PARTNER MADE UNDISCLOSED SIDE DEAL WITH PORTFOLIO COMPANY

Polychain Capital has accused former general partner Niraj Pant of violating fund policies by secretly accepting "adviser" tokens valued at $13.3 million from portfolio company Eclipse Labs. Pant, who directed Polychain's investment in Eclipse, allegedly did not disclose this deal, which Polychain only discovered after his departure. This incident highlights the often opaque and contentious nature of token-based compensation in the crypto industry.

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