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LAXTA LANGUAGE MODELS FOR BASQUE

These models have been specifically tuned for Basque on a corpus of around 4B tokens, starting with Llama 2.

WEAVE (PRODUCT)

Create personalized AI workflows without needing to know how to code.

FABRIC

An open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI.

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METAMASK DEAL WITH ROBINHOOD BROADENS CRYPTO ACCESS

MetaMask and Robinhood are rolling out a new integration that more closely ties the two services together to create a more seamless on-ramp and off-ramp user experience. This feature set allows MetaMask users to purchase crypto directly within the wallet utilizing Robinhood’s order flow. On Robinhood, it allows users to fund their accounts via balances in their MetaMask wallets and withdraw directly to those wallets as well.

SOLANA BLOCKCHAIN IS LIVE AFTER 5-HOUR OUTAGE

Solana experienced a five-hour outage early yesterday, the fifth longest in the network's history and its eleventh in two years. Solana's engineering team released new validator software with a patch to resolve the issue. The problem was fixed once the validators upgraded their software to this updated version. Solana’s price held up surprisingly well despite the disruption, ending basically flat on the day.

CITREA: BITCOIN’S FIRST ZK ROLLUP

Citrea announced a zero knowledge Bitcoin rollup that scales Bitcoin entirely through the use of zk proofs for on-chain verifiability within the network. It aims to upgrade Bitcoin without compromising its security or rewiring its consensus rules. Unlike sidechains, Citrea focuses on effectively utilizing Bitcoin blockspace, considering the constantly increasing demand for it. Citrea is yet another step towards scaling Bitcoin, which has come into focus as of late with the success of innovative Bitcoin tech like Ordinals.

BOOST: A DISTRIBUTED INCENTIVES NETWORK

The RabbitHole and Quest brands are merging to form a new platform, Boost, a distributed incentives network. The rebranded entity is focused on effectively distributing token incentives as a growth mechanism for protocols. Boost plans to function as the incentive layer across all chains, with the ability to track any on-chain transaction for their incentive systems. Beyond just the rebranding, Boost will also be launching its own L2 to be the decentralized hub for the network.

ERC404: EVERYTHING WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT PANDORA

Pandora, a newly launched crypto token leveraging the new ERC404 standard, is causing a stir in the space. This blog breaks down what an ERC404 token is and why it’s interesting. Contrasting with traditional ERC20 (fungible tokens) and ERC721 (NFTs) standards, ERC404 establishes a hybrid between both types. 1 PANDORA consists of both a fungible token and an NFT giving optionality to the owner that includes fractionalization. It also unlocks some unique mechanics that were not possible with either traditional token standard before.

HOW TO STAKE DYMENSION

Dymension conducted its highly anticipated airdrop yesterday. This was a big payday for Celestia stakers, who earned a minimum of 205 DYM tokens per eligible wallet. As another important protocol in the Cosmos ecosystem, airdrop farmers are excited about the opportunity to farm for future Cosmos ecosystem airdrops via DYM staking. This guide walks through how to easily and securely stake your DYM so you can start farming.

SPECULATION: THE UNSEEN COMPUTER

This article tackles the topic of speculation in crypto and how it differs from pure gambling. Speculation functions as a method for handling uncertainties due to incomplete data, thus driving both human progress and markets, whereas gambling mimics speculation, which can be seen as detrimental when used on a large enough scale. The piece encourages the development of economies within our current infrastructure rather than incentivizing zero-sum gambling.

U.S. SEC CLEARS 'DEALER' RULE EXPANSION THAT COULD ROPE IN DEFI

The SEC has expanded the definition of a 'dealer' in an attempt to bring more financial operations, including those dealing in crypto securities, under its jurisdiction. This 'dealer' rule could have significant implications for the digital assets industry, particularly DeFi. Unless exempted, those trading in a manner consistent with de facto market-making must register as dealers. The rule, opposed by some SEC Commissioners, officially goes into full effect in April 2025.

MECHANISM CAPITAL’S MEMECOIN THESIS

Mechanism Capital has apparently accumulated a position in Trump-related memecoins and NFTs, betting on his media presence due to elections and court cases to fuel attention and speculation.

SMOLREFUEL: USING TOKENS WITHOUT THE NATIVE GAS TOKEN

SmolRefuel is an innovative tool that enables token swaps without initial ETH by using permits. It supports most tokens and ensures security with smart contract safeguards and value limits.

MONERO HITS 5-MONTH LOW AS BINANCE PLANS DELISTING

Monero, a privacy-focused coin, saw a sharp price drop after Binance announced its delisting, which sparked concerns about how much control the government has over Binance now.

CRYPTO SOCIAL? IT'S CRYPTO COMMERCE

Crypto commerce, not social media, is revolutionizing how transactions are made directly within apps and social platforms, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

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YOUTUBE IS EXPERIMENTING WITH RED, BLUE, AND GREEN VIDEO FEEDS

YouTube is trialing a color filter feature on its mobile app that allows users to customize their video feeds by selecting red, blue, or green hues, enhancing visual cohesion and aesthetics. The feature, which is in an experimental phase and not widely available, presents color-coordinated video suggestions as a new feed option.

PEPSI TROLLS COCA-COLA AGAIN IN PROVOCATIVE NEW CAMPAIGN

Pepsi has launched a provocative 'Tastes OK' campaign in Australia, directly challenging Coca-Cola by highlighting the word 'OK' subtly embedded in the Coca-Cola logo and suggesting that consumers should opt for Pepsi Max instead. The campaign is bold and humorous but carries the risk of giving too much visibility to Coca-Cola.

IKEA’S AI ASSISTANT GIVES DESIGN INSPIRATION — AT LEAST IT TRIES TO

The Ikea AI assistant, designed to streamline the shopping experience by providing product details and visualizations, falls short of expectations. Users find it redirecting to the Ikea website rather than offering concrete design solutions or accurate stock information. The current iteration of the Ikea GPT AI assistant lacks practical utility, leading users to prefer traditional methods like browsing the website or consulting catalogs.

AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO A SEAMLESS FIGMA MIGRATION

Migration to Figma is a multi-stage transformative journey, not just a tool switch. Essential steps include meticulous planning, creating a core advocacy team, and securing cross-functional support. Practical steps involve setting up foundational elements, crafting communication plans, and mapping migration timelines.

THE ERA OF SPATIAL TYPOGRAPHY IS HERE

Type designers can now consider depth, rotation, and positioning as new properties when designing augmented or virtual reality typography. These new dimensions will require unique aspects to be considered, such as making typography adaptable to different backgrounds or able to be pinned to objects. Additionally, text must be adjusted for factors such as changing distance to avoid blurriness. Sharp sans serifs are likely the best choice for Apple's Vision Pro since they suggest the idea of digital innovation.

UI ELEMENTS ARE NOT SO ELEMENTARY

The default styles of web elements can significantly affect design as they dictate the basic appearance and behavior of form elements, such as checkboxes, radio buttons, and toggles. Developers often need to use specific techniques to customize these elements' style and behavior, such as hiding certain elements or using JavaScript, which can lead to potential issues in handoff processes.

EDITABLE DESIGNS OF TOP APPS

Figr is a repository of editable Figma UI templates based on over 200 well-known apps.

CURATED COLLECTION OF FREE TYPEFACES

Freefaces is a curated collection of typefaces that are available under a variety of free licenses.

CREATE ISOMETRIC ARTWORKS (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Easometric uses SSR30⁰, a popular and flexible method of creating isometric artworks, to enable users to create top, left, and right isometric views in Figma.

POV: UNPAID PITCHING IS A SYMPTOM OF A BROKEN SYSTEM

Porto Rocha, a New York-based design agency, has released a public resolution, "No Free Pitches", against unpaid pitching in the design industry. Over 3,000 members of the design community, including representatives from Pentagram, Collins, Wolff Olins, and Spotify, have signed the resolution.

THE EAMES ARCHIVE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER

View of Ray and Charles Eames’ 40,000 artifacts, which range from mass-produced furniture designs and unique one-of-a-kind prototypes to personal ephemera and private correspondence. The Eames Institute’s internal teams collaborated with Brooklyn-based designers Standard Issue to create a unique display that enables visitors to experience this material intimately.

LEGO FOR ADULTS: UNPACKING NEWKID’S TYPOGRAPHIC IDENTITY FOR QUAGGA’S MINIMALIST PLATFORM BEDS

Torontonian branding studio newkid designed a bold and spirited identity, leading with a typographical approach chockablock with character. One of the key elements of the brand system is a series of diagrammatic breakdowns of each bed frame, reminiscent of classic instruction manuals in isometric style.

AIXDESIGN LIBRARY

A library of books on technology, AI, society, and design, curated and recommended by members of the AIxDesign Community.

THOMAS STEELES UNEARTHS THE ORIGINS OF THE WORLD’S MOST HATED FONT, COMIC SANS

Vincent Connare says Comic Sans is the best font in the world, given how popular (and hated) it is. In "Comic Sans, Is it Really That Bad?", designer Thomas Steeles explores the history of the controversial font, telling how it was created and utilized during its early years.

BROLY SU'S GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS ARE INSPIRED BY A LOVE OF HIP-HOP, BASKETBALL, AND ANIME

Atlanta-based graphic designer and illustrator Broly Su brings both his skills together in work inspired by retro toys, hip-hop culture, and graffiti. Hear more about his creative journey, from growing up in Changsha to being commissioned by McDonald's and Tesla.

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DECIDING WHETHER AN INVESTMENT IS WORTHWHILE

Everything we do requires us to evaluate whether the potential outcome is worth the amount of time (ie. life) we need to sacrifice in order to achieve it. Building a startup is a big investment of your time. Here’s a long framework you can use to assess whether an opportunity - be that launching a startup or embarking on a new career - is worth the investment.

DECODING ELON MUSK

This writer recently read Elon Musk’s biography and noted down a number of invaluable lessons that founders can take from the book about how Musk functions. The notes cover Musk's views on leadership, product management, and embracing risk.

THOUGHTS ON TECHNO-OPTIMISM

Technological progress is all about tomorrow being better than today - the promise of a bright future is a major reason we struggle so hard to innovate and push the envelope today.

HOW TO HIRE LOW EXPERIENCE, HIGH POTENTIAL PEOPLE

THE PAIN POINTS OF BUILDING A COPILOT

AI co-pilots seem to be popping up everywhere. This article explores the process that software engineers follow to build these products, documenting pain points and opportunities.

NEVER TALK TO YOUR COMPETITOR’S INVESTORS

Attempting to raise capital from an investor who has a position in a competitor of yours is always a bad idea. If they hold a board seat with your competitor, they’ll almost certainly share any information you give them with your competitor.

BRANDBIRD (PRODUCT)

A powerful image, mockup, and screenshot editor for entrepreneurs.

AI FORM ROAST (PRODUCT)

Free AI tool to audit and optimize online forms.

TELEMETRYDECK (PRODUCT)

Build better products with live usage data.

IT’S EASIER TO FORGIVE A HUMAN THAN A ROBOT

Self-driving cars, AI doctors, and lawyers - all of them might save human lives because they’re safer and more accurate than humans. Which in principle, is excellent. However, they’re not going to be perfect - deaths will still happen. Responsibility for deaths then shifts from flawed humans to computers. When a flawed human makes a mistake, it’s imperfect but we get it. But when a computer makes a mistake, who do we blame?

IS “SOCIAL” AN ENDURING CATEGORY, OR JUST A PHASE?

We’ve seen the boom and bust of many social enterprises over the years - Google+ and Houseparty are two great examples. Many of them are predicated on network effects and virality. How durable is that business model? This article explores that question.

DELVING INTO THE PROFITABLE WORLD OF DIGITAL DETOX

More startups are popping up that focus on getting people disconnected from the online world, rather than connected to it. From silent retreats to hardware designed to lock your phone away. This article unpacks some of the startups leading this movement.

WHEN MAKING DECISIONS, YOU CAN’T BE AFRAID OF YOUR TEAM

Your team is the most important resource you have, so you should absolutely get their input on decisions whenever you can. However, the buck stops with you, the founder. You need to have faith and make the hard calls.

UNDERSTANDING INCENTIVES IN VENTURE CAPITAL

Sometimes founders and investors aren’t aligned. Investors want to see a path toward an outcome that works for their funds and returns models. Understanding their desired outcomes enables you to better work together.

THE GESTATION PERIOD MENTAL MODEL

“Impatience with actions, patience with results”. Great ideas sometimes take time to mature, give them space.

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DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR FORTINET CUSTOMERS AS PAIR OF CRITICAL VULNS FOUND IN FORTISIEM

Fortinet's FortiSIEM has two new critical RCE vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-23108 and CVE-2024-23109) that allow remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers. Though details are limited, they seem similar to an older OS command injection issue in FortiSIEM fixed in October 2022. The flaws enable the execution of unauthorized commands via crafted API requests. Update ASAP.