Solana, a high-performance blockchain platform, has unveiled State Compression, a new feature that significantly reduces the cost of storing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on-chain. Launched in collaboration with its ecosystem partners, State Compression offers developers a more cost-effective solution to store NFT data securely while simultaneously maintaining blockchain decentralization. In this article, we will explore state compression, its benefits, how it
Reddit, the popular social news aggregation and discussion website, is set to launch its third generation of blockchain-based digital collectibles called “Reddit Avatars” next week. The platform has already deployed the contract on the Polygon blockchain, with the official launch scheduled for later this month. Participation of Previous and New Artists in Avatar Design In an announcement last week, an
PostFinance, a retail bank owned by the Swiss government, has announced its intention to offer cryptocurrency trading and storage services to its customers. In order to provide regulated digital asset banking services, PostFinance has partnered with local cryptocurrency bank Sygnum. Through this partnership, customers will be able to buy, store, and sell major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. Partnership
The past year has been quite challenging for the travel industry due to the ongoing pandemic. As countries slowly try to revive the industry, the UK government has announced its ambition to create “a border that is fit for the 21st century”. Recently, the country has laid out plans to roll out a new “permission to travel” scheme for international
Today, organizations and their employees heavily rely on network infrastructure for productivity and performance. Unmanaged networks pose a significant risk to workplace productivity and security. In this article, we will examine the importance of secure employee interaction and the role of Zero-Trust and SASE architectures in achieving it. We will explore the benefits of a hybrid network approach, challenges of
Green technology has become a growing trend worldwide, and blockchain-powered projects in this space are gaining popularity. BasaltCoin is one such project that aims to commercialize intellectual property in green tech and blockchain by connecting inventors and investors, ultimately helping the community increase their income. The project has piqued the interest of investors, and the BasaltCoin presale offers an excellent
The threat actor known as Arid Viper has been observed engaging in a fresh wave of targeted attacks on Palestinian entities since September 2022. In response, Symantec, a cybersecurity company, has been tracking the group, now referred to by their pest-themed moniker, Mantis. According to their latest findings, the group is going to great lengths to maintain a persistent presence
In today’s global economy, supply chain management has become one of the most critical aspects of running a successful business. From sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products, companies must manage complex supply chains that involve numerous stakeholders including suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and customers. The challenges of managing these supply chains include ensuring transparency, resilience, sustainability, and cost optimization.
DoiT International, a leading provider of cloud technology and consulting services, has partnered with Tenity, a startup incubator and accelerator with a focus on fintech and insurtech startups across Europe and Asia. The partnership aims to enable accelerated growth for Tenity’s portfolio companies by providing expert knowledge on cloud cost optimization and the implementation of built-in sophisticated Big Data and
Recruiters play a critical role in the success of any business, which makes them a prime target for cybercriminals. With the increasing reliance on cloud-based systems, businesses need to take steps to protect their recruiters’ data from cyber threats. In this article, we will explore the reasons why recruiters are a target for cybercriminals, the prevalence of cyber attacks, the
A new cyber-espionage group, dubbed APT43, has been attributed to a series of attack campaigns aimed at gathering strategic intelligence that aligns with Pyongyang’s geopolitical interests since 2018. However, the group’s motives are not only espionage-related but are also financially motivated. APT43 has been employing sophisticated techniques such as credential harvesting and social engineering to further its objectives and is
Apple has recently addressed an actively exploited security flaw on older iPhone and iPad models, which could lead to arbitrary code execution. The issue concerns a type confusion bug in the WebKit browser engine that was originally addressed by the company with improved checks as part of updates released on February 13, 2021. An anonymous researcher is credited with reporting
