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Aztec Network takes on encrypted blockchains with $100M round led by a16z

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Encrypted blockchains provide transparency for the protocol but privacy for the users, so people aren’t required to show their identities when transacting, Williamson said. Image Credits: Aztec (opens in a new window). Until recently, the technology for programmable encrypted blockchains didn’t exist, Williamson said.

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Arkive is building the world’s first decentralized museum

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What if museums were curated and funded by the internet, and allowed pieces to stay close to their cultural roots, displayed in a context that made sense? TechCrunch spoke to the company’s founder, Tom McLeod, to find out why we need a blockchain-powered museum. That’s the premise of Arkive , which just raised a $9.6

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Dear Sophie: Can I start a company or a side hustle on a TN visa?

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immigration system was not designed for, including (but not limited to): the internet, e-filing and blockchain, working remotely, working from home, the modern gig economy, startups, flexible work arrangements, contractor work, and the gig economy. Image Credits: Joanna Buniak / Sophie Alcorn (opens in a new window).

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Daily Crunch: Spotify says new AI DJ feature currently in beta testing has ‘stunningly realistic voice’

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to go public, Starry Group Holdings, an internet service provider, said that it filed for bankruptcy in efforts to reduce its debt while maintaining customer and network operations in five cities, Christine reports. Weaving a web3 : Google Cloud partners with Tezos blockchain to become Tezos “bakers,” or network validators, Jacquelyn writes.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Web3 investor survey, conversational UX, ‘insane IPO pops’

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Most people have experienced the internet only through Web 2.0. Lately, many have championed web3 as the internet’s next phase, but the term encompasses so much territory, conversations can be diffuse and there are valid concerns that its complexity will daunt consumers and regulators. yourprotagonist.

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Daily Crunch: State-sponsored hackers target private email addresses of Ukrainian military

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Today, we have a story about hacking efforts that are impacting the Ukrainian defense and a piece discussing internet restrictions in Russia as they relate to U.S. Everyone has a fund these days, and given the amount of market enthusiasm to fund blockchain projects, we’re not shocked to see another. social networking services. “

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Daily Crunch: YouTube rolls out support for dubbing videos in more than 40 languages

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Built as a decentralized app, it enables people to “build better hometowns on the internet” to “truly own their town squares.” Developers of decentralized apps have a new friend in Coinbase, which launched Base , an Ethereum-focused layer to aid in development of the apps on the blockchain. More like r-AI-sing, amirite : Source.ag

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