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Centralization Comes to DeFi as Group Behind MIM, SPELL Tokens Mull Legal Shakeup
2+ min ago (304+ words) Centralized business structures are continuing their creep into decentralized finance (DeFi), with the builders of tokens Magic Internet Money (MIM) and SPELL on Wednesday pitching a traditional legal structure to supplant the DAO overseeing the stablecoin with a nearly $700 million market…...
PayWatcher is Live
9+ min ago (75+ words) We just shipped PayWatcher " payment verification for USDC on Base. The problem: verify a $10k stablecoin payment and you either pay $100 to a processor or build your own blockchain listener from scratch. PayWatcher is the missing middle: create a payment intent,…...
Improving Code Quality with Consistent Mermaid Diagram Generation
10+ min ago (197+ words) Ensuring consistent code quality and documentation can be a challenge. One area where consistency is crucial is in the generation of diagrams for technical documentation. This post discusses how we've improved the consistency and validity of Mermaid diagrams generated as…...
Saints Row 1 designer reckons the series is 'dead,' adding that Embracer 'ghosted' him after a comeback pitch: 'I wish things were different"
10+ min ago (676+ words) Justin first became enamored with PC gaming when World of Warcraft and Neverwinter Nights 2 rewired his brain as a wide-eyed kid. As time has passed, he's amassed a hefty backlog of retro shooters, CRPGs, and janky '90s esoterica. Whether he's extolling…...
Four tips to take a restful nap for once, according to our very sleepy experts
12+ min ago (1073+ words) We asked a sleep psychologist and a former ER doctor how to take a nap that actually refreshes you. Also: an umbrella recommendation and coffee routine upgrade Each week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations…...
Woman Embarks On A Year-Long Experiment Of Purposely Being Rejected 1,000 Times
12+ min ago (385+ words) Written on Feb 21, 2026 A woman named Gabriella Carr attempted to dispel her fears about rejection by throwing herself headfirst into a constant stream of "nos." Through a year-long experiment, Carr hopes to discover the power of facing rejection instead of…...
Understanding useEffect — The Hook I Got Wrong for Months
13+ min ago (581+ words) I used useEffect for months before I actually understood it. It worked. Until it didn't. And when it didn't, I had no idea why. This post is the explanation I wish I'd had from the start. Most tutorials explain useEffect…...
The AI Native Reality: Why 2026 Feels Different
14+ min ago (287+ words) I quit my job in 2024 to go all in on AI. The first two years were brutal. Even with tools like Cursor and Claude Code coming out, the dream of building a personal company or a true agent framework felt…...
How I Solved My 300th Problem on Codeforces
14+ min ago (889+ words) I remember the exact moment I solved my first problem on Codeforces. It was a simple A-level problem " check if a number is even or odd, essentially. I submitted it, saw the green Accepted, and felt like I'd just cracked…...
What is an agent firewall?
17+ min ago (1157+ words) Your agent has your API keys. It makes HTTP requests. It calls tools that read files, query databases, and fetch web pages. Any of those can leak credentials, get prompt-injected, or exfiltrate data. An agent firewall sits between the agent…...