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Are Blockchains Decentralized? Unintended Centralities in Distributed Ledgers
The report investigates the true decentralization of blockchains, highlighting various forms of centralization, vulnerabilities in consensus protocols, and the implications for security and immutability in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
blog.trailofbits.comfresh-eggs-flying-lessons
Tips and insights for brands and marketing: Avoid common mistakes; think differently; understand customer needs deeply; don't rely solely on data; strive for loyalty and customer satisfaction.
LinkCombating the Emergence of a Two-Tier Music Streaming Market: Analysis and recommendations to support a future industry of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth
The report analyzes the music streaming industry's growing divide affecting independent artists due to market consolidation, pay-for-play models, royalty distribution changes, streaming fraud, and AI's impact, recommending reforms for fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.
impalamusic.orgYour Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task
Analyzes cognitive impacts of using large language models versus search engines or no tools during essay writing, measuring brain activity, engagement, memory effects, essay quality, ownership, and learning outcomes through EEG and NLP methods.
LinkUsing Design Fiction to Negotiate Political Questions
The report explores using design fictions to creatively engage politicians and community groups in envisioning future policy implications, particularly regarding ageing in place and isolation, through collaborative workshops.
imagination.lancaster.ac.ukJohn Niedermeyer
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Mike Forster
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Nathaniel Joselson
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