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The original bitcoin blockchain was designed as an immutable public ledger that records all bitcoin transactions. You may be thinking, isnt the crypto scene in crisis now? 40% off TNW Conference! A growth sector One obvious initial sector for adoption was that of banking and finance. The aim was to facilitate international trade for small and medium-size enterprises. But blockchain technology isnt without its downsides. Bitcoin mining has come under heavy criticism for its huge drain on energy....

Theyre developing a single open-source stack that enables developers to build compatible cross-platform devices. Imagine, for example, an Amazon unit that integrates with Google Home or Apple Home Kit. Since its launch, it has been well-received by hardware makers. 190 products have received certification or are queued for testing and certification. Crucially, Matter not only benefits established large IoT companies, but also offers huge opportunities for startups. And, more importantly, products they actually use....

Europes biggest battery energy storage system has officially begun its operation in Cottingham, UK. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Fortunately, things seem to be going in the right direction forEurope. Energy storage is also gaining momentum within the EU bodies. Deployment of energy storage solutions in Europe must accelerate, henoted. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies....

Leonardo is built on architecture designed and developed by French high performance computing companyAtos. Itll officially go online and start solving problems on the 24thof November. Leonardo was built as part of The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU). Whats arguably most interesting about Leonardo is that it was apparently designed with upgradability in mind. Earlier this year the EuroHPC laid outfuture-facing plansinvolvingquantumprocessing upgrades for its existing supercomputers....

If you have a higher number of things, basic math tells you that you have more money. And we all know that more money is better than less money. This doesnt just apply to day-to-day life, as the same is true of your Mac. Really, who are they? Who made them experts? So why listen to them? Really, what your MacBook or iMac needs is to be jammed with as much stuff as possible....

Usually, the winners of a pitching competition are bathed with accolades, media attention, and applause. Not only are the founders Russian passport holders, but its also recruiting tech workers to move to Moscow. In response to pressure, Slush rescinded the award. But, yes, VCs may still decide to invest in Immigram. At the time of writing, investors on the judging panel have been silent. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

This initiativewas first proposedin February 2022, but the European Parliament and Commission onlyreached a provisional agreementon Thursday. In response, the 27-nation bloc wants to reclaim its internet strategic autonomy and competitive position in space. 40% off TNW Conference! Perhaps the biggest benefit IRIS2 will bring to the table is fast broadband internet access for all users acrossEurope. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies....

Meta released it on 15 November with the explicit claim that it could aid scientific research. I mean, were all smarter than that right? But thats not how harm vectors work. Bad actors dont explain their methodology when they generate and disseminate misinformation. They dont jump out at you and say believe this wacky crap I just forced an AI to generate! LeCun appears to think that the solution to the problem is out of his hands....

Thisarticlewas originally published on .cult byLuis Minvielle..cultis a Berlin-based community platform for developers. Although the hut part might be a stretch, thats the way things role in Barcelona. 1.OneCoWork 40% off TNW Conference! Since its original construction in 1992, the building has undergone recent renovations. Marina Avenue, a palm-lined boulevard leading up to the Olympic Port, ends right by this coworking space. Wi-Fi runs at 25mbps. As a result, sockets are only available in specific locations and dont expand to the communal dining area....

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is closely linked to mass production. In order for medicines to be sold cheaply, they often have to be made in huge amounts. But what happens if you need adrugin a different dose than whats being sold? Or a different ingredient in the mix than whats on offer? But now Helsinki startupCurifyLabsis automating the process by bringing 3D drug printing to hospitals and veterinary facilities. CurifyLabs was founded last year and has since raised 3....

Thats why, this week, the Netherlands national governmentannounceda 780 million investment in cycling infrastructure. Combined with existing municipal and provincial commitments, it brings the total investment to 1.1 billion by 2030. This country has cycling in its veins. Meaningful last-mile solutions The investment commits to morecycleroutes, especially in regional areas. 40% off TNW Conference! We opt not only for investments in the Randstad, they said, but also across the entire country....

Ahh, the pain of digital content. Or, even worse, accidentally auto-renew. But a Swedish startup is here to take away your pain:Sesamy. Its the brainchild of the people behindAcast, the worlds largest podcasting platform. Simply put, Sesamy enables you to purchase single audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts without needing a subscription. it’s possible for you to then consume it on any app or gear. 40% off TNW Conference! And you actuallyownthe book instead of renting it with a platform like AmazonKindle....

And this is a good thing for startups and businesses in the bloc. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The Commission and the Council have confirmed the countrys readiness to apply the Schengen rules in full. Romania and Bulgaria have also been knocking on Schengens door since 2011. On Wednesday, the Commissioncalledonce more on the Council to admit the three Balkan nations to the Schengen area. But what exactly are the benefits of joining the free-travel zone?...