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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > how-solana-neutralized-a-6-tbps-attack-using-a-specific-traffic-shaping-protocol-that-makes-spam-impossible-to-scale

How Solana neutralized a 6 Tbps attack using a specific traffic-shaping protocol that makes spam impossible to scale

How Solana neutralized a 6 Tbps attack using a specific traffic-shaping protocol that makes spam impossible to scale2+ hour, 40+ min ago Solana got hit and it didn't blink. When a network brags about throughput, it's really bragging about how much chaos it can swallow before it chokes. That's why the most interesting part of Solana's latest "stress test" is that there's…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > bitcoin-encryption-isnt-at-risk-from-quantum-computers-for-one-simple-reason-it-doesnt-actually-exist

Bitcoin encryption isn’t at risk from quantum computers for one simple reason: it doesn’t actually exist

Bitcoin encryption isn’t at risk from quantum computers for one simple reason: it doesn’t actually exist2+ day, 6+ hour ago There are no secret messages on the blockchain to decrypt. The real threat is Shor's algorithm forging signatures on keys you've already revealed. Contrary to popular belief, quantum computers will not "crack" Bitcoin encryption; instead, any realistic threat would focus…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > what-is-x402-the-http-402-payments-standard-powering-ai-agents-explained

What is x402? The HTTP-402 payments standard powering AI agents, explained

What is x402? The HTTP-402 payments standard powering AI agents, explained3+ day, 2+ hour ago Coinbase's open protocol just hit V2. Here's how x402 moves USDC over plain HTTP, what "facilitators" do, and why Solana/Base are leaning in. An API that charges for queries has always been awkward. Subscription tiers and monthly billing break down when…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > press-releases > lucky-train-unveils-web3-project-built-on-the-ton-blockchain-that-uses-a-staking-like-participation-modelpre

Lucky Train Unveils Web3 project built on the TON blockchain that uses a staking-like participation modelpre

Lucky Train Unveils Web3 project built on the TON blockchain that uses a staking-like participation modelpre3+ day, 5+ hour ago The Lucky Train journey on-chain metaphor attracts Web3 enthusiasts with its intuitive design and deflationary TrainCoin mechanics. Tortola, British Virgin Islands, December 18th, 2025 Lucky Train has released its Web3 gaming application on the TON blockchain where a process similar to staking is presented…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > michael-saylor-says-quantum-will-harden-bitcoin-but-hes-ignoring-the-1-7-million-coins-already-at-risk

Michael Saylor says quantum will "harden" Bitcoin, but he’s ignoring the 1.7 million coins already at risk

Michael Saylor says quantum will "harden" Bitcoin, but he’s ignoring the 1.7 million coins already at risk4+ day, 1+ hour ago Shor breaks ECDSA/Schnorr at scale, while Taproot pubkeys are already visible. NIST's PQC path and an Optech draft show how Bitcoin could migrate without panic. Michael Saylor delivered a characteristically bold take on Dec. 16 about Bitcoin and the quantum…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > how-the-new-x-terms-of-service-gives-grok-permission-to-use-anything-you-say-forever-with-no-opt-out

How the new X terms of service gives Grok permission to use anything you say forever - with no opt out

How the new X terms of service gives Grok permission to use anything you say forever - with no opt out4+ day, 5+ hour ago The 2026 terms also lock in a worldwide, royalty-free license for X to use your data while barring you from seeking compensation. The current terms, dated Nov. 15, 2024, remain in effect until the 2026 version takes over. A core revision is that X…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > ai-thinking-features-are-pure-theater-and-treating-them-like-truth-is-a-dangerous-mistake

I forced an AI to reveal its "private" thoughts, and the result exposes a disturbing user trap

I forced an AI to reveal its "private" thoughts, and the result exposes a disturbing user trap5+ day, 1+ hour ago The "secret" thoughts of an AI model change based on your tone, proving the system is performing intimacy rather than experiencing it. I keep seeing the same screenshot popping up, the one where an AI model appears to have a…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > press-releases > carv-deep-dive-cashie-2-0-integrated-x402-turning-social-capital-into-on-chain-value

CARV Deep Dive: Cashie 2.0 Integrated x402, Turning Social Capital Into On-Chain Value

CARV Deep Dive: Cashie 2.0 Integrated x402, Turning Social Capital Into On-Chain Value1+ week, 4+ day ago Cashie 2.0 integrates x402 to transform social engagement into automated on-chain rewards, redefining social capital in the AI-driven creator economy. San Fransisco, California, December 10th, 2025 How Cashie 2.0 Works: The Three-Pillar Bridge Cashie 2.0 is architected around three foundational pillars: 1. x402 Payment: "The Pledge" Cashie campaigns…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > allora-integrates-the-tron-network-bringing-decentralized-ai-powered-forecasts-to-developers

Allora Integrates the TRON Network, Bringing Decentralized AI-Powered Forecasts to Developers

Allora Integrates the TRON Network, Bringing Decentralized AI-Powered Forecasts to Developers1+ week, 4+ day ago Disclosure: This is a paid article. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more " "TRON's infrastructure is built for scale, and Allora complements that by adding a crucial intelligence layer," said Nick Emmons, CEO and Co-founder…...

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CryptoSlate
cryptoslate.com > press-releases > ika-announces-eddsa-signatures-expanding-native-support-to-solana-zcash-cardano-and-more

Ika Announces EdDSA Signatures, Expanding Native Support to Solana, Zcash, Cardano and More

Ika Announces EdDSA Signatures, Expanding Native Support to Solana, Zcash, Cardano and More2+ week, 3+ day ago EdDSA support expands Ika's ability to control native cross-chain assets without bridging Zug, Switzerland, December 4th, 2025, Chainwire This upgrade extends Ika's core promise:natively control accounts and assets across chains without bridges, wrapping, custodians, or trusted signers, now across a broader…...