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What Is the Difference Between AR and VR?

We break down the differences between AR and VR — and how the line between the two technologies is increasingly becoming blurred.

AI-Driven Generative Art: Art That Responds to Input

While there is a good deal of conversation—and concern—about the potential for generative AI to take jobs away from human artists, most current generative AI systems actually rely on a partnership between person and machine.

What is SmarDex? The DeFi Disruptor Poised to Take Over the DEX Market

SmarDex is a new DEX that uses fictive reserves and a smart calculation system to automatically determine which token is rising faster.

What Are Possible Uses of ChatGPT?

A key distinction between ChatGPT and earlier chatbot models is that it was developed and trained using a process known as reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF).

What Is Sui? The Latest 'Solana Killer' From Former Diem Devs

Sui sets itself apart from other Layer 1 chains with its focus on instant transaction finality, reduced latency in smart contract deployment, and overall transaction speed.

What is EtherMail? The ‘Read-to-Earn’ Web3 Email Service

EtherMail aims to deliver “anonymous and encrypted wallet-to-wallet communication” to power Web3 and upend the advertising market.

What Is Bluesky? The Twitter Alternative With Promising Networking Technology

While Bluesky seems like Twitter on the surface, the AT protocol architecture it is run on — and the functionality it enables — have the potential to be revolutionary.

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A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI): From Turing to IoT

Artificial intelligence (AI) as a concept dates back to ancient times, but modern AI began in the mid-20th century with pioneers like Alan Turing.

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Supply Chain Optimization

A look at how AI can be used to take on—and improve—the optimization of a supply chain.

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What Is zkEVM? The Zero-Knowledge Proof's Role in Smart Contracts

The emerging zkEVM ecosystem will allow the Ethereum blockchain to bolster secure transaction scalability — while preserving key functions and features of its virtual machine.

Ethereum’s ERC-4337 Standard: A Game-Changing, User-Friendly Innovation

The ERC-4337 standard enhances the functionality and user friendliness of Ethereum without requiring a change to the core blockchain protocol.

What Are Stealth Addresses?

Stealth addresses offer a method of privacy similar to generating a new address for each transaction but without the hassle of manually creating those addresses each time.

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