losing

A Note On Charity Through Marginal Price Discrimination

Source Node:
Time Stamp: February 2, 2024 11:17 AM - Modified On: February 2, 2024 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog Updated 2018-07-28. See end note. The following is an interesting idea that I had two years ago that I personally believe has promise and could be easily implemented in the context of a blockchain ecosystem, though if desired it could certainly also be implemented with more traditional technologies (blockchains would help get the scheme network effects by putting the core logic on a more neutral platform). Suppose that you are a restaurant selling sandwiches, and you ordinarily sell sandwiches for $7.50. Why did

[Mirror] A Proof of Stake Design Philosophy

Source Node:
Time Stamp: February 2, 2024 10:55 AM - Modified On: February 2, 2024 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog This is a mirror of the post at https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/a-proof-of-stake-design-philosophy-506585978d51 Systems like Ethereum (and Bitcoin, and NXT, and Bitshares, etc) are a fundamentally new class of cryptoeconomic organisms — decentralized, jurisdictionless entities that exist entirely in cyberspace, maintained by a combination of cryptography, economics and social consensus. They are kind of like BitTorrent, but they are also not like BitTorrent, as BitTorrent has no concept of state — a distinction that turns out to be crucially important. They are sometimes described as decentralized autonomous

JBL Quantum TWS Air Review: Sometimes less is more

Source Node:
Time Stamp: August 8, 2023 12:35 PM - Modified On: August 8, 2023 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

The JBL Quantum TWS Air headphones have improved sound quality over the previous model and are perfect for low-latency gaming with the included USB-C dongle. The redesigned headphones have a lightweight and comfortable fit, but some users may experience issues operating the overly sensitive touch buttons. The headphones offer solid connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3 and an included USB-C dongle, and have a good battery life of up to 24 hours. In 2022, JBL launched the Quantum TWS headphones. They were pretty average except for a USB-C dongle which made them

Beyond the Dollar

Source Node:
Time Stamp: April 27, 2023 6:36 AM - Modified On: April 27, 2023 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

The global economy is at a crossroads with the US dollar’s future as the world reserve currency facing fresh challenges. For decades, the stability and dominance of the dollar have given the United States significant advantages in global trade, investment, and geopolitical influence. However, as emerging economies like China and India rise in prominence, their currencies are gaining traction in international transactions, challenging the dollar’s hegemony. China, in particular, has been busy over the past few months, actively promoting the Yuan and seeking to challenge US dominance in the global