The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. At the beginning of time and the center of every black hole lies a point of infinite density called a singularity. To explore these enigmas, we take what we know about space, time, gravity, and quantum mechanics and apply it to a place where all
When it comes to Bitcoin security, few projects embody the original cypherpunk ethos quite like SeedSigner. The volunteer-driven, open-source project has carved out a unique position in the hardware wallet landscape by prioritizing user sovereignty and challenging conventional assumptions about digital asset protection. “My Bitcoin story is in two acts,” explains Seed, the pseudonymous founder
The Pepe price has moved sideways this month and is showing signs of bottoming as supply on exchanges rises and whale accumulation intensifies. Pepe coin (PEPE) token was trading at $0.0000075 on Sunday, a few points above the year-to-date low of $0.000005860. On-chain metrics show that the value of Pepe could surge in the next
Bluesky may soon get a new blue checkmark verification system, according to changes to the app’s public GitHub repository spotted Friday by reverse engineer alice.mosphere.at. The blue checks may have a similar look to the system pioneered by Twitter, now X, but Bluesky’s version seems like it will work quite differently. Bluesky’s blue check system
Galaxy Ventures Fund I LP, spearheaded by Michael Novogratz, is on track to raise between $175 million and $180 million by the end of June, surpassing its original $150 million target. The capital will be used to support a portfolio of approximately 30 startups focused on crypto and blockchain infrastructure, with an emphasis on stablecoins
Crypto investor and billionaire Barry Silbert says there’s one digital asset play that he thinks will be the “next big investment theme” for the asset class. In a new interview with Raoul Pal on the Real Vision YouTube channel, Silbert says that he’s created a new venture called Yuma, which exclusively focuses on Bittensor (TAO),
It’s a fantastic day to be a Marvel fan, because Marvel Studios has released the first full-length trailer for the highly anticipated Fantastic Four: First Steps. This retro-futuristic venture into the MCU wastes no time in reacquainting us with Marvel’s First Family or their well-trodden backstory, with the trailer opening with a Fantastic Four crash
Founders believe that the ‘magic of crypto’ may have been lost amid the ongoing push for mainstream adoption. In this process, some proposals, such as bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ narrative, have demonstrated staying power, while others are struggling as the space matures. Is the ‘Magic of Crypto’ Gone? Founders Ponder Bitcoin, created as a revolutionary asset
Bitcoin’s underwhelming price actions as of late continued on Saturday and early Sunday as the asset stands close to $85,000 without making a big move in either direction. The larger-cap alts are also quite sluggish on a daily scale, with ETH slightly below $1,600 and XRP down by around 1%. BTC Consolidation Continues The past
Garmin, the maker of our favorite fitness trackers, has several series of entry-level hybrid trackers. Sorting through them can be confusing. The Venu series is the most expensive, the premium tracker with more smartwatch features (full-screen AMOLED, microphone, etc.). The Vivomove series has a hidden display and no onboard GPS. Right in the middle sits