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Decentralization and democracy aren’t the same, but they shape how crypto communities work. Learn the differences and what to check in any project.
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Decentralization refers to the distribution of power and infrastructure. Architectural decentralization addresses how many independent machines form the backbone of the network. Political decentralization indicates how many individuals or groups possess the power to make decisions that influence the operation of the system.

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A free Binance Academy course shows Web3 developers how to use TEEs to build fast, private, and verifiable dApps with offchain computing.
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A new free course from Binance Academy and Marlin Foundation teaches Web3 developers how to use Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to build fast, private, and verifiable decentralized apps. The program covers offchain computing, confidential AI, DeFi use cases, and hands-on deployment, making enterprise-grade secure hardware accessible to anyone building in Web3.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/defi-crypto-mutuum-finance-mutm-finalizes-v1-smart-contract-audit-with-halborn-security.

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Mutuum Finance has confirmed the completion of its V1 smart contract audit conducted by Halborn Security. The update marks an important step in the project’s roadmap as it prepares for the initial deployment of its protocol. The platform will allow users to supply digital assets to earn yield while enabling borrowers to access liquidity by providing collateral.

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Crypto contract verification is the definitive proof of identity in the DeFi ecosystem. However, the process is often misunderstood.
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Crypto contract verification is the definitive proof of identity in the DeFi ecosystem. However, the process is often misunderstood, leading to frustration when the "Deterministic Black Box" of the compiler produces mismatching fingerprints. This article demystifies verification by visualizing it as a "Mirror Mechanism," where local compilation environments must precisely replicate the deployment conditions. We move beyond manual web uploads to establish a robust, automated workflow using CLI tools. We analyze the critical trade-off between aggressive viaIR gas optimizations and verification complexity.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/a-developers-guide-to-building-next-gen-smart-wallets-with-erc-4337-part-2-bundlers.
Bundlers are the bridge between account abstraction and the execution layer.
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Bundlers are the bridge between account abstraction and the execution layer. They take UserOperations from a separate mempool, pay gas costs upfront, and get reimbursed through the protocol. Understanding how they work is essential for debugging issues and building reliable applications.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/golds-transparency-problem-and-the-blockchain-solution.
Blockchain technology is not a silver bullet for every problem in the gold supply chain, but it's proving to be a powerful tool for creating accountability.
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Blockchain technology is not a silver bullet for every problem in the gold supply chain, but it's proving to be a powerful tool for creating accountability.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/when-wallets-lie-measuring-real-users-in-a-bot-driven-web3.
The silent crisis of on-chain bots - why most Web3 ‘users’ aren’t real. That’s a bigger problem than you think
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Web3 has been expanding rapidly in recent years, boasting millions of users worldwide. A big chunk of Web3 activity is generated by bots and fake users. To ensure the next iteration of the internet grows organically, the sector needs to reduce the negative effects of bots.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-crypto-can-protect-people-from-currency-wars.
When we think of war, we imagine soldiers, weapons, and physical destruction. But there's another type of war that affects millions of people worldwide...
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Currency and economic wars affect people as much as any other war, yet they're not covered by international conventions. When governments target enemy economies through currency manipulation, sanctions, or trade restrictions, the people become collateral damage—losing purchasing power, facing mass immigration, and suffering economic devastation. In the past, this was unpreventable because all money was emitted by governments, making it impossible to support people without going through their governments. But blockchain technology changes this. By using cryptocurrency, governments can now target enemy governments and corporations without affecting civilians' money and purchasing power. This requires deep rethinking by economists and leaders on how to use money not emitted by governments. With new tools come new strategies and better outcomes. Crypto and blockchain make us rethink our current money flow and where the controls are—enabling humanitarian protection while maintaining economic pressure where needed.