Last Mile of Blockchains: RPC and Node-as-a-Service

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Last Mile of Blockchains: RPC and Node-as-a-Service

TL;DR This paper surveys methods for accessing blockchains, comparing full nodes and third-party services based on integrity, availability, and privacy.

By @blockchainize [ 5 Min read ]

Authors:

(1) Zhongtang Luo, Purdue University (luo401@purdue.edu);

(2) Rohan Murukutla, Supra (r.murukutla@supraoracles.com);

(3) Aniket Kate, Purdue University / Supra (aniket@purdue.edu).

Abstract and I. Introduction

II. Expectations of Blockchain Accessibility

III. Approach I: Maintain a Ledger Locally - Run a Full Node..

4 Tactics SaaS Products Use to Nudge Users to Upgrade

TL;DR Learn how the best-in-class SaaS products nudge their users to upgrade to a (higher) paid plan. Tactics from Buffer, Beehiiv, Grammarly, and more.

By @alexdebecker [ 2 Min read ]

I studied 12 successful SaaS products (including Beehiiv, Canva, and Buffer) to understand the tactics they use to nudge their users towards a paid plan.

You can find my entire feature gating research deck (for free) here.

Here are 4 tactics you can steal right now...

Write on Interaction, Reputation, or Trust, Win up to $6000 in Prizes

TL;DR Explore a variety of writing prompts for Theme 2 of the #OptOut Writing Contest.

By @hackernooncontests [ 7 Min read ]

Hi Hackers!

Our friends at Āut Labs have put together these writing prompts to help you create a standout entry for Theme 2 of the #OptOut writing contest—Create Your Own Standard. Draft your entry with a single prompt or tackle mutiple, related prompts in one go.

Good luck!..

Values First, or How to Start Transformation Correctly

TL;DR Discover the key principles for a successful agile transformation, emphasizing the importance of fundamental values, transparency, and continuous improvement.

By @viktordidenchuk [ 4 Min read ]

What is the typical pattern you imagine when someone says they are in an agile transformation?

It will most likely also include some sort of SAFe implementation somewhere between those slides—the organisation's senior management doesn’t want to lose control, does it?

Then, the consultancy company departs...

Singularity: Streamlining Game Development with a Universal Backend Framework

TL;DR Discover how Andrey Makhorin and the team at Pixonic developed Singularity, a universal backend framework for game development.

By @makhorin [ 13 Min read ]

These issues are compounded by further issues: the database design may not meet the new project's requirements, the technologies may be outdated, and the new team may lack the necessary expertise.

Now, let’s jump into our story.

Some examples include:

Technically, the Singularity platform consists of four components:..

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