Mindfully Curated
This article is the first in a two-part series examining the evolution of marketplaces. Here, we take a chronological journey through five eras—from the first barter systems and local shops through shopping malls and web-based platforms to today’s app-…
Last week, OpenAI unveiled its first purpose-built coding agent, Codex. Named after the original model that powered GitHub Copilot in August 2021—predating the launch of ChatGPT—Codex integrates directly into a company’s code repository, enabling full …
In this episode of FYI – For Your Innovation, ARK’s Chief Futurist, Brett Winton, and Research Analyst Nemo Marjanovic, sit down with Dr. Jin Hyung Lee, a leading neuroscience researcher at Stanford University. Dr. Lee and her team are pioneering break…
What does the future hold for nuclear and solar energy? Will nuclear struggle to become more relevant with potential capital costs of $26 trillion, or will next-gen reactors make nuclear more competitive than solar power?
Ethereum is the most secure blockchain ecosystem. This is the result of 10 years of progress and iteration across every level of Ethereum’s technology stack, from wallet UX to developer tooling to consensus protocol security. But being the most secure…
From local concerns in the Bronx to global issues in Queens, plus a trip to see Indigenous art in New Jersey, our favorite art is far-reaching right now.
On April 30, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple willfully violated a 2021 injunction by restricting developers from directing users to alternative payment methods and then imposing a 27% fee on purchases external to the Apple a…
A new year means new momentum, and new grants! Take a look at the projects that received support in Q1 2025, listed below:…
The Bitcoin Monthly April 2025 Report addresses a market summary, bitcoin strength, and crosscurrents of inflation, sentiment, and taxes.
Thanks to Marius Van Der Wijden for creating the test case and statetest, and for helping the Besu team confirm the issue. Also, kudos to the Besu team, the EF security team, and Kevaundray Wedderburn. Additionally, thanks to Yuxiang Qiu, Justin Tragli…
In the last 18 months, the press has featured electric vehicles (EVs) as a dying technology. Journalists have described EVs at “the end of the road,” a “dead end” as they “run out of power”—a “massive disappointment.” As usual with disruptive innovatio…
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, Claudia Alarcón, and Nanette Carter are three of the artists whose work we’re enjoying, among many shows that pack a punch.
During its inaugural LlamaCon developer conference last week, Meta released a standalone Meta AI app, which includes a new “Discover” tab that should facilitate the use of AI by everyday users struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of change. By cur…
In this episode, Sam Korus, Nick Grous, and David Puell delve into the methodology behind Bitcoin’s price forecast for 2030. They explore the total addressable markets for Bitcoin, focusing on its use cases as “digital gold” and institutional investment. The conversation also touches on the evolving narrative of Bitcoin, particularly in light of recent ETF launches, and the implications for corporate treasuries. Additionally, they discuss the concept of ‘liveliness’ in Bitcoin’s supply and how it affects price forecasts, concluding with insights on the dynamics of active versus dormant Bitcoin supply.
Every year, the Ethereum ecosystem welcomes thousands of builders through community events, hackathons, courses, bootcamps, and campus clubs. However, many newcomers struggle to remain engaged, as they face challenges securing structured early-career o…
On episode LXVII of "In The Know" (May 2, 2025), ARK CEO/CIO Cathie Wood discusses the current macroeconomic landscape within the context of her recent letter on the rolling recession.
Nikil Viswanathan, co-founder and CEO of Alchemy, joins Brett Winton and Lorenzo Valente to explore the evolving crypto infrastructure landscape. Alchemy, often described as the “AWS for blockchain,” is powering some of the most widely used application…
Three years ago, the Federal Reserve (Fed) pushed the US economy into a rolling recession that pummeled all except the high-end consumer and the government sectors. Now, even those previously resilient sectors are giving way. While many economists are …
Are you part of a university blockchain club eager to dive deeper into the world of Ethereum? We want to connect with you! The Ethereum Foundation is sponsoring a global University Tour in partnership with BuidlGuidl, designed to activate student comm…