The TechBeat: Unpacking The Starknet Bolt Upgrade (1/5/2025)

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Unpacking The Starknet Bolt Upgrade

By @2077research [ 17 Min read ] Learn how the Starknet Bolt upgrade improves performance on one of Ethereum's most popular Layer 2 (L2) chains in this deep dive by 2077 Research. Read More.

🎅 Overlord.bot's Pump Declaration: AI Santa is in Town! 🚀

By @aisweatshop [ 4 Min read ] Join Overlord.bot this Christmas on Arbitrum! AI-powered DeFi magic, 50 ETH pumps, and token launches that redefine creativity and community. Read More.

Real Estate Is a Nightmare Right Now—Can Tokenization Turn It Into a Dream?

By @techlooter [ 6 Min read ] As housing affordability hits historic lows, a new platform is offering a more inclusive and accessible way to invest with the help of tokenization. Read More.

Wildcat: Undercollateralized Credit Expansion for Fun and Profit 2.0

By @2077research [ 15 Min read ] Uncollateralized lending is the future of DeFi. Learn how Wildcat Finance is bringing undercollateralized loans onchain and making DeFi accessible to users. Read More.

The Practical Guide to Ethereum Rollups

By @2077research [ 72 Min read ] An extensive exploration of Ethereum rollups, including how they work, where rollup designs diverge, and how we can enhance their security properties. Read More.

Bringing Permissionless Lending: Making Sense of Euler

By @2077research [ 12 Min read ] Explore how Euler v2 revolutionizes DeFi lending with modular architecture, ERC-4626 vaults, and permissionless, customizable lending markets in this article. Read More.

Is OpenAI’s o3 Finally Thinking Like a Human?

By @niteshpadghan [ 8 Min read ] OpenAI's o3 model pushes AI boundaries with human-like reasoning, outperforming benchmarks in coding, math, and science. Is this the closest to AGI yet? Read More.

Virtual Try-On Technology: What You Should Know

By @boxhero [ 11 Min read ] Discover how virtual try-ons reduce return rates, improve consumer confidence, and deliver personalized shopping experiences with BoxHero. Read More.

The State Of Rollup Interoperability Solutions

By @2077research [ 29 Min read ] An overview of Ethereum interoperability solutions that covers keystore rollups, intent bridges, cross-chain smart accounts, multichain ENS, and more. Read More.

Samsung SSDs Have Become So Fast, They Make Competitors Look Like Floppy Disks

By @markpelf [ 3 Min read ] I decided to practically test the speed of the latest technology in External SSD devices and compare it to previously available technologies. Read More.

From Data Silos to Intelligent Systems: RAG and Knowledge Graph Synergy

By @shaikabdulkareem [ 7 Min read ] Explore how RAG and Knowledge Graphs enhance AI with context-aware, semantic insights for smarter, accurate recommendations in real-world applications. Read More.

The Sneaky Way Web Browsers Are Identifying You (Even When You Turn Off Cookies)

By @rampageproxies [ 12 Min read ] A guide on browser fingerprinting, how it identifies us, fingerprint testing, and what techniques we can use to ensure our browsing is kept anonymous. Read More.

Here's Why High Achievers Feel Like Failures

By @scottdclary [ 11 Min read ] The invisible progress paradox is a trap in personal growth. Read More.

Top 10 Software Development Books to Become a Better Software Developer in 2025

By @proflead [ 5 Min read ] Read More.

How I Made $700 a Month With My Open-source Scheduling Tool

By @nevodavid10 [ 3 Min read ] I built a social media scheduling tool (many exist in the market) and created an open-source version. Read More.

The Most Consequential Technology Stories of 2024, According to HackerNoon Editors

By @sheharyarkhan [ 8 Min read ] HackerNoon editors get together to discuss what they thought were the most important themes and news bites of 2024. Read More.

In Tongan Politics, Timing and Grace Often Matter More Than Persistence

By @edwinliavaa [ 2 Min read ] The chambers of Tonga's Parliament recently witnessed a defining moment in the nation's political narrative. Read More.

These No-code Tools Promise to Boost Your Developer Workflow—No Tech Expertise Needed

By @madzadev [ 5 Min read ] In this article, I've manually compiled 8 of my favorite no-code tools you can use in your workflow to boost productivity without a lot of tech expertise. Read More.

Adaptive Lighting - An Example of HACS

By @nfrankel [ 3 Min read ] One significant gap we noticed was that Home Assistant doesn't automatically adjust the brightness according to the time of the day. Read More.

BTC vs. BTC—What Saifedean Ammous' Upcoming Book Gets Right (And Wrong!)

By @maken8 [ 3 Min read ] If gold could be moved around like Bitcoin, using aeroplanes, this would pollute the planet more. But it would make us tougher humans. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️