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Hardware wallet maker Ledger has moved to reassure concerned users following the announcement of a new firmware update that some say will make their funds “less safe than on MetaMask.” The company claims that its subscription-based ‘ Ledger Recover’ service will give users extra peace of mind in the event they lose or forget their all-important seed phrase. However, critics say that it will expose their details to “the internet” and break the number-one rule of keeping your coins safe – that you should never type your seed phrase into a connected device. Ledger, however, has moved to dispel these fears. According to the company’s CTO Charles Guillemet, there is no “back door,” neither Ledger nor its “trusted providers” will have access to any complete seed phrases , and the service will be completely “risk-free.” He even goes as far as to say that there will be no access even for a very “gifted hacker.” Exciting update, Ledger has a new product, Ledger Recover, that’s launch...

The Agenda podcast chats with DarkFi to explore how Rojava is experimenting with cryptocurrency and why encryption and anonymous spaces are critical for building self-autonomy. In the mid-2010s, the Islamic State was rapidly advancing through Iraq and Syria, conquering territory and terrifying residents. However, one group of Kurds in Northern Syria representing the de facto autonomous Democratic Federation of Northern Syria, in an area known as Rojava, successfully fought back the Islamic State and captured the attention of the world. Many people from around the world went to Rojava to fight, but one lesser-known story made ripples in the crypto world: Some volunteers traveled there to help build blockchain and technological literacy and experiment with the potential of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) to serve as a tool for revolutionary change. After all, Rojava promotes decentralization, autonomy and self-empowerment — sound familiar? On Episode 10 of The Agenda , hosts Ray Sal...

The gap between technology and affordability prohibits farmers from maximizing land usage, a key contributor to world hunger. As 2050 approaches, the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion, necessitating a significant increase in food production. Unfortunately, the hunger problem persists, with over 1 billion people going to bed hungry each day in 2021, and experts say the issue has been worsening over the last five years. Fortunately, many experts agree that modern technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), can improve the world’s outlook on food production. Climate change, which causes shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns, is partly to blame for the change in the growth of crops and the availability of water for irrigation. These climate and landscape changes, in turn, lead to reduced crop yields. Modern Technology can use satellite imaging to assess deforestation, and by differentiating between trees, crops, forested areas and clear-cut areas, expe...

The grant program will award $50 million in HASH, the native token on Provenance Blockchain, to developers. Provenance Blockchain Foundation has announced a $50 million grant program for Blockchain Developers to support the development of regulated financial services on blockchain .  The grant program promise to award $50 million in HASH, which is the native token on Provenance Blockchain, to developers who build core services and experiences that enable the full digitally-native lifecycle of regulated financial assets on blockchain technology. Developers will be evaluated based on a range of factors, including their ability to contribute to asset perfection, asset origination, on/off ramps, security, compliance, wallets, identity, developer tools, and new financial asset use cases. All projects that are awarded grants will have to also undergo "Know Your Customer" screening. Beyond the HASH-based grants, the Provenance Blockchain Foundation said it will also offer additi...

Expect blockchain adoption to increase in the year ahead — in addition to the culture wars surrounding it. This year has been a particularly tumultuous one for the crypto market, with many decentralized and centralized entities failing or struggling to stay afloat. It feels as though we are in the final stages of the bear market, with bad actors and practices being purged in a process that is both dramatic and necessary for the maturity of the entire system. Despite this, the Web3 technologies that emerge from this crypto winter will change everything.  Web3 represents the next evolution of information exchange, with similarities to the transformation from a largely agricultural society to a more industrial one. It is a computing fabric that is designed to put humans at the very center and prioritizes privacy. Blockchain technology will bring about a new way of interacting with the internet and will fundamentally change how we engage with each other. As we move into the future, here a...