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6 tips for launching a blockchain startup

TechCrunch

These days, a blockchain startup founder should expect to navigate challenging waters. Even in the best of times, founders must both prepare for a bull market and be ready for possibly bearish territory. Having a solid roadmap, real-world use cases and a war chest are only a small part of a blockchain startup’s survival strategy.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well

TechCrunch

So far, web3 has not paid off on the Promise of the Premise : open source software that runs live on the blockchain. Then again, I’m not a developer, so I didn’t truly appreciate the value of mobile gaming, GPS and cloud storage until they’d achieved product-market fit and were integrated into my smartphone.

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MARA raises $23M from Coinbase Ventures and FTX to build Africa’s portal to the crypto economy

TechCrunch

Data from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis says the region’s crypto usage grew 1,200% last year, making it the third-fastest growing cryptocurrency economy. The rest of the executive team includes Llinás Múnera, Dearg OBartuin, Kate Kallot, and board advisors– Kojo Annan and Tatiana Koffman.

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The Rise Of Code Assessment Platforms And Software Developer Recruitment

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

This is why most companies, particularly start-ups, are focused on hiring the best talent in the market. Code assessment platforms: The new virtual hiring process of assessing technical skills. Most experts advise using a software developer assessment test as a part of the technical screening before the interview round.

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Top 5 Blockchain Benefits Transforming Mobile App Performance

Xicom

Blockchain technology evolved significantly since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2008 , the first-ever decentralized peer-to-peer electronic cash system. With its trustless and decentralized nature, Blockchain is paving the way for new opportunities. Still, the internet is missing simple guides to Blockchain technology.

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Hire Top Ethereum Developers Remotely in 2023

Mobilunity

What Is Ethereum Development Ethereum development is designing and building decentralized applications, smart contracts, and other blockchain-based systems on the Ethereum blockchain. Smart contracts run on the Ethereum blockchain and are recorded on its public ledger, making them transparent, secure, and tamper-proof.

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Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

Lacework

Recognizing the increasing challenges yet often underappreciated role of these professionals, we launched the 50 CISOs to Watch initiative last year to celebrate the CISOs demonstrating outstanding technical and leadership qualities. Heather is a technical visionary, expertly bridging business requirements with innovative tech solutions.

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