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A structured generation language designed for LLMs.

GALILEO AI (PRODUCT)

Generate interface designs at lightning speeds.

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CRYPTO GAMING PLATFORM PLAYDAPP LOSES $290 MILLION WORTH OF TOKENS IN TWO EXPLOITS

PlayDapp, a crypto gaming and NFT platform, has been exploited twice within the past few days. A hacker minted 1.79 billion PLA tokens worth over $290 million and then laundered the funds via crypto exchanges. The gaming platform failed in its attempt to negotiate the return of the stolen funds for a $1 million reward. PlayDapp is currently working with law enforcement, crypto exchanges, and blockchain forensic firms to mitigate the situation.

RIPPLE TO BUY NEW YORK CRYPTO TRUST COMPANY TO EXPAND U.S. OPTIONS

Ripple is set to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Co., a move that could expand the firm's business operations within the US. The deal, still subject to regulatory approval, can potentially move Ripple beyond its established role as a payments network. The acquisition follows Ripple's purchase of another custody business and signals the firm's intent to confront regulatory uncertainties and stiff competition.

BITSTAKE: A PROOF OF STAKE BRIDGE BASED ON BITVM

This paper introduces Bitstake, which unlocks the ability to compute anything on bitcoin. It is an upgraded version of a permissioned optimistic bridge that relies on a 1-of-N trust model, incorporating new proof of stake protocols for selecting bridge participants. The system allows anyone to partake in the bridging process, providing they hold enough stake, increasing accessibility while maintaining security.

LEADERLESS AUCTIONS

A new concept called Leaderless Auctions could be the solution for "last look" problems that arise in decentralized auctions. Leaderless Auctions require participants to commit all their bids simultaneously, making for a more even playing field. Auction results can be finalized on-chain and efficiently verified via signature aggregation. The protocol has limitations such as latency variations and undisguised public bids.

ORDINALS & BTC DEFI: START HERE

Both Ordinals and BTCFi have been gaining momentum in the space over the past year, sparking a wave of innovation building on bitcoin. This guide provides an overview of different Ordinals and BTC DeFi projects to check out. It attempts to provide a good launching point for those new to the bitcoin landscape.

WEB3 SECURITY: IN-DEPTH

This post emphasizes the importance of smart contract security in web3. It explains what roles audits and bug bounty programs play in security and how they differ from each other. Auditing and community-based bug bounty programs are integral parts of the security process. Bug bounty programs attract cybersecurity experts to identify system vulnerabilities, while comprehensive audits root out inconsistencies and logical errors.

AS ETHERROCKS HIT SOTHEBY’S, WHO IS LAUGHING HARDEST?

Sotheby's auction house will auction EtherRock NFTs, a move that has caused a bit of a stir in both the traditional art space and the crypto scene. Launched before NFTs became widespread, EtherRocks are simply clipart images of rocks and are considered both an absurdity and a commentary on the nature of valuables. These 'useless' items have sparked controversy, highlighting debates about what the NFT space should represent. However, they are not all that different from other forms of modern art.

SOLANA-BASED DEFI, AIRDROPS PROPEL CRYPTO WALLET PHANTOM’S USER BASE TO NEW HEIGHTS

Crypto wallet Phantom has seen its active user base increase by 220% to 3.2 million monthly in the past year, bolstered by attention from massive airdrops in the Solana ecosystem. The popularity of Solana memecoins and Phantom’s especially smooth interface as an entry point to crypto contributed to the boom. Phantom's CEO is planning for further growth before turning attention to revenue. They anticipate that crypto wallets will do more than simply buy, hold, and sell crypto in the future.

THY STRENGTH BEFITS BITCOIN - BOB LOUKAS

This post summarizes Bob Loukas’ latest thoughts on Bitcoin and where we may be in the cycle. Loukas makes the case for a left-translated (or shorter) cycle this time around.

ARE YOU READY FOR CRYPTO TAX SEASON?

This article explains how this year, with the IRS intensifying crypto taxation scrutiny, US crypto investors need to declare holdings on forms 1040, 1099-MISC, and 1099-B.

ENS COMMUNITY MULLS $300,000 SETTLEMENT WITH MANIFOLD IN ETH.LINK DOMAIN DISPUTE

ENS Labs is considering paying a $300,000 settlement to Manifold Finance over the eth.link domain dispute. To help with this, the ENS DAO is voting on a $750,000 legal fee reimbursement back to the Labs team.

CZ SENTENCING POSTPONED UNTIL END OF APRIL

CZ's sentencing for his money laundering case is being delayed to April 30. He is facing up to 18 months in prison and has already paid $50 million in fines on top of Binance paying $4.3 billion in penalties.

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YOUR ADOBE SUBSCRIPTION MIGHT BE MORE EXPENSIVE NEXT MONTH - BUT AT LEAST YOU'LL GET SOME FREEBIES

Worldwide price increases are incoming for a wide range of Adobe CC and CC All Apps plans. All subscriptions now come bundled with AI art generator Firefly and light online design app Adobe Express. Annual billed monthly plans are up $2 to $22.99 for standalone app subscriptions. Monthly plans are going up by $3 and annual plans are increasing by $24.

THIS APPLE VISION PRO ART APP REVOLUTIONISES LEARNING TO DRAW

The Da Vinci Eye Vision Pro lets users draw from a reference image by superimposing a transparent overlay on any surface via Apple's headset. Besides drawing, the app can also be used for sculpting, cutting, stenciling, and even cake decorating. Users can adjust transparency and move the overlay location using gesture controls.

ADOBE’S FIRST COMPLETED INTERACTIVE DRESS DEBUTS AT CHRISTIAN COWAN’S RUNWAY IN NEW YORK

Adobe's interactive dress contains 1,264 laser-cut and handworked polymers dispersed in liquid crystal petals that change shape as the model moves. Under each column of petals, a flexible printed circuit board facilitates the dress's ability to alternate shades of gray and ivory. The wearable garment made its runway debut on February 11th as part of Christian Cowan's FW24 show.

WEBFLOW’S NEW LOOK: DESIGNING A PRODUCT FOR PROS

Webflow Designer needed a simple design with clear guidelines to assist users in navigating intuitively and efficiently. Its product team acted quickly by testing early concepts and making significant user experience changes with new and experienced Webflow community members. During the process, the company learned to value bold moves, integrate team members and decision-makers more effectively, and maintain high excitement and energy levels.

DESIGN SYSTEMS 101: WHAT IS A DESIGN SYSTEM?

Design systems are the backbone of product design, ensuring consistency and efficiency across digital experiences by providing a unified language and structured framework. They encompass components, patterns, and foundational elements and are crucial for maintaining brand identity and coherence of user experience.

THE POWER OF PRODUCT PRINCIPLES

Product principles are invaluable because they provide a consistent guiding framework that transcends specific features or metrics. They help align teams, inspire creativity, and ensure the user experience remains coherent and user-centric throughout a product's development journey.

TECH ICONS

This collection features over 400 SVG and PNG icons from top tech companies worldwide.

APPLE VISION PRO APP DIRECTORY

Browse the latest apps for the Apple Vision Pro. Updated daily.

AI BACKGROUND FOR PRODUCT PHOTOS

Upload a single product image and instantly enhance it with AI in multiple professional settings.

CREATING VARIATIONS OF ICON STYLES

Mastering the conversion from line icons to solid icons contributes significantly to the versatility of a system. When converting line icons to solid icons, designers should increase the thickness of lines inwards to maintain the size of the icon, turn inner lines into gaps, reduce the visual weight, distribute spaces evenly, and keep some shapes outlined.

THE CASE FOR DESIGN ENGINEERS, PT. II

Pixels are static representations of a dynamic form. Therefore, we are not delivering the actual product. Code-based design is superior in that sense. It doesn't result in one artifact that approximates the final deliverable that then requires translation into the deliverable itself. Instead, the artifact is the deliverable.

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN

Technology changes too fast for designers to ground their work on current interaction paradigms. Human nature remains remarkably stable, regardless of how we interact with each other and the world. When considered together, it’s possible to develop timeless design skills by focusing on something other than UI.

HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT ICON

When evaluating existing icons, designers should consider whether they’re recognizable, consistent with style, and legible at all sizes. In this article, the design team behind Streamline shares its meticulous design process for icons with us.

A 4-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR CRAFTING MEANINGFUL DESIGNS

Meaningful design starts with content, considers structure or how the content will be organized and grouped, defines the layout, and adds style — colors, typography, and images.

NAMES ARE COMPLEX: DISPLAYING INITIALS FOR AN AVATAR COMPONENT IN A DESIGN SYSTEM

Avatar components are not designed with people with two names or non-Latin characters in mind. Potential solutions for these edge cases and others include allowing a maximum of three initials, taking the last word for the last name, and disregarding numbers, non-Latin characters, and emojis.

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OPENAI SURPASSES $2 BILLION IN ANNUALIZED REVENUE

VC CASH DISTRIBUTIONS SINK 14-YEAR LOW

New data reveals distributions to limited partners have hit a 14-year low in 2023 - VC funds are struggling to return capital as the IPO market sputters. With liquidity essential to raising subsequent funds, low DPI scores hamper those without realizations to showcase.

THIS IS WHY THE IDEA THAT AI WILL JUST AUGMENT JOBS, NEVER REPLACE THEM, IS A LIE

AI is going to automate parts of the workforce. The reaction so far has been two-sided – will this efficiency mean the same humans can do more or does it mean that fewer humans will do the same tasks? This article explores comparisons between the impact of tech on manufacturing and agriculture and what we’re seeing today with the modern knowledge worker.

HOW TO MARKET “MARKETING” INTERNALLY

Educating the rest of your company on the value of marketing is often the toughest part of marketing. Overcoming this requires savvy "internal marketing" efforts, aligning with other teams, and sharing priorities to gain support for impactful results.

B2B SAAS MARKETING & REVENUE BENCHMARKS

Benchmark data in B2B SaaS is hard to come by. This report examines thousands of data points from various B2B SaaS companies to reveal benchmark data for founders.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR LINKEDIN

Boosting your LinkedIn presence could make the difference between stalled outreach and closed/won. This tactical blueprint dissects optimizing all LinkedIn profile components: leveraging feature sections, banner images, photos, about, and tagline copy to build social proof and ultimately convert your leads.

PLAUSIBLE ANALYTICS (PRODUCT)

Privacy-friendly GA alternative.

UNDESK (PRODUCT)

A virtual office for your team.

AUTOTAB (PRODUCT)

Teach AI to do anything in the browser.

SMALL MULTIPLIES – IF YOU’RE GOOD AT SOMETHING, JUST DO THAT?

For startups, it's tempting to swing for that big moment: viral product-market fit or hockey stick adoption. Sustainable success rarely looks like a sporadic breakthrough, but rather continually improving what your startup uniquely excels at.

THE IMPACT OF FOUNDER EDUCATION ON STARTUP SUCCESS

How much does pedigree matter? Two studies unravel the significant but complex links between academic credentials and metrics of innovation, funding, recruitment, exit potential, and leadership tenures.

FOUR STEPS FOR FOUNDERS INTEGRATING AI

The pressure is immense right now to have a plan to factor AI into your existing product. This short step-by-step guide will help you take the first step.

WHY EFFECTIVE ACCELERATIONISM MATTERS

Effective Accelerationism, or e/acc for short, has been doing the rounds over the last year. Figures like Marc Andreessen and Vitalik Buterin have weighed in on the topic. Here’s another angle on the movement.

THE TWO TYPES OF ENTREPRENEURS

There are two types of founders - those driven by a specific mission and those motivated by entrepreneurship itself, irrespective of the business mission. Which type are you?

64% OF STARTUPS ARE GROWING THEIR SALES TEAM IN 2024

Layoffs signal recomposition - it seems most are still keen to hire into sales roles.

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