The TechBeat: Open-CUAK: The Open-Source Alternative to OpenAI’s Operator (2/25/2025)

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Lumoz Flips the Switch On Its AI-Powered Blockchain

By @lumoz [ 3 Min read ] On February 13, Lumoz announced the official launch of Lumoz Chain and released the migration guide and reward plan for Verifier nodes. Read More.

A Programmer's Guide to Game Design: The Major Ingredients You Should Know

By @buzzpy [ 7 Min read ] This article is dedicated to any developer who wants to try something new or exciting (which is game development, yes). Read More.

How to Optimize Ethereum Gas Efficiency With Multidimensional EIP-1559

By @2077research [ 11 Min read ] Explore how multidimensional EIP-1559 updates Ethereum's gas efficiency by separating resource costs, enhancing scalability, and improving network utilization. Read More.

What is an Altcoin Season (Altseason), and How Can You Benefit From It?

By @mexcmedia [ 7 Min read ] Altcoin season sees altcoins outperform Bitcoin, offering lucrative opportunities. Learn key signs, strategies, & how to benefit from MEXC’s diverse offerings. Read More.

The Stupidest Requests on the Dark Web Come from Regular People

By @blackheart [ 1 Min read ] As someone who’s spent time digging through dark web marketplaces, forums, and Telegram groups, I’ve seen it all. Here’s what no one tells you. Read More.

Card Payments Are Slow, Costly, and Dying—Here's What Consumers Are Turning to Instead

By @noda [ 4 Min read ] 2025 is the tipping point for pay-by-bank. Lower fees, instant payments, and new regulations make it the future of digital transactions. Read More.

Vibe Coding - A New System of the World

By @hayday [ 4 Min read ] Is the rise of vibe coding also the end of software engineering? How will vibeware change the nature of the software entrepreneur, and the meaning of work? Read More.

How to Obsidian Sync for FREE! (No Paid Plan Required)

By @proflead [ 5 Min read ] In this guide, I will walk you through a method using GitHub and Git that allows you to keep your notes in sync without spending a dime. Read More.

Give Feedback, Get Rewarded: Win Sony Headphones or an iPad for Helping Shape HackerNoon’s Future

By @hackernoon [ 3 Min read ] Help us improve HackerNoon! Share your feedback in our survey for a chance to win prizes, including an Nvidia GPU, free story boosts and translations. Read More.

This Web IDE Runs Your Code in the Cloud—Without Melting Your Laptop

By @oleksiijko [ 13 Min read ] The project is built on the principle of microservice architecture, which allows you to divide functionality into independent services. Read More.

10 Mistakes Beginning AI Practitioners Make That You Should Avoid

By @hackerclx5ojwae0000357877q14anv [ 5 Min read ] Read on as I break down the 10 most common mistakes I've seen new AI practitioners make and how you can avoid them. Read More.

Experimenting With Helm Can Take Your Kubernetes Skills to the Next Level

By @alexmerced [ 20 Min read ] Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that helps deploy, configure and manage applications in a cluster. Read More.

Open-CUAK: The Open-Source Alternative to OpenAI’s Operator

By @ljhskyso [ 2 Min read ] Open-CUAK is an open-source platform for managing automation agents at scale. Read More.

How Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Turns Chaos Into Clean, Reliable Software

By @raghavram06 [ 7 Min read ] SQA isn’t just testing—it’s the backbone of reliable software. Learn how Software Quality Assurance ensures robust, secure, and bug-free applications. Read More.

Zuzalu’s Crypto Nomads Are Thinking About Settling Down—And That Might Be Their Biggest Mistake

By @xenofon [ 21 Min read ] Will 2025 be the year that the Zuzalu buys land and real estate, or will such a move become an achilles heel? Read More.

How to Build a No-Limits Stock Market Scraper with Python

By @hackercm6tirib700003b7o2lkd1cta [ 5 Min read ] Frustrated with stock market API limits? I built a Python web scraper to fetch real-time and historical financial data for free. Read More.

Heroku Now Officially Supports .NET!

By @MichaelB [ 4 Min read ] .NET developers now have access to the officially supported buildpack for .NET, which means you can now deploy your .NET apps onto Heroku with just one command. Read More.

Key Design Principles for Startups: Things You Must Prioritize

By @v3d [ 4 Min read ] Key Design principles that every startup must embed into its DNA from day one to build successful, intuitive and human-centred products Read More.

Elon Musk's DOGE Breaks the State Into Two Parts

By @juancguerrero [ 3 Min read ] Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) isn't just about cutting costs. It's forcing a fundamental split in state functions through blockchain. Read More.

Bots Love Wasting Your Server’s Resources—Here’s How to Fight Back

By @wasteofserver [ 6 Min read ] Use HAProxy to rate limit bots that keep hitting your server on 404 URLs. 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 ✌️