2025-09-04 05:57:38
HackQuest, a Web3 developer education and hackathon platform, has acquired BuidlBox, known for running ETHDenver and major hackathons. The move combines HackQuest’s curated learning and onchain certifications with BuidlBox’s event-driven builder ecosystem. Developers gain larger stages, stronger networks, and richer learning paths, as the two teams aim to scale Web3 innovation globally.
2025-09-04 05:52:40
Dr. Srinivasa Krishna Prasad Buravelli blends 20+ years of industry leadership with academic mentorship, shaping curricula, startups, and policy in AI, mobility, and digital transformation. An IEEE Senior Member and mentor at Electropreneur Park, he helps align education with real-world needs, driving systemic change to produce innovators, problem-solvers, and ethical leaders for a digitized world.
2025-09-04 05:51:49
September 3, 2025/-- Trust Wallet, the world’s leading self-custody Web3 wallet with over 200 million users, today announced the launch of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs)—unlocking seamless access to tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs for users around the globe.
Users can now discover, hold, and swap tokenized RWAs* that track the prices of leading equities and major U.S. ETFs These tokens are enabled by third-party providers via smart contracts and are designed to reflect the underlying asset’s price.
With this launch, anyone with a smartphone can now gain exposure to iconic stocks and ETFs directly within Trust Wallet—no bank account, brokerage, or intermediary required. A major step toward a more inclusive financial future: where access to global markets isn’t a privilege, but a basic right.
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"Integrating RWAs into self-custodial wallets is an important step in making global finance more open and efficient. The bigger picture is how blockchain democratizes access to financial markets and lays the foundation for a more inclusive future of finance,"
said Trust Wallet CEO, Eowyn Chen.
Millions around the world are locked out of traditional finance, facing multiple barriers to accessing financial opportunities. But now, with a few taps in Trust Wallet, anyone can swap a stablecoin like USDC for a tokenized version of TSLA, QQQ, or AAPL—instantly and directly onchain.
These tokenized RWAs are powered by smart contracts and issued by third-party partners such as Ondo Finance, which ensure the tokens track the price of the underlying asset with transparency and blockchain-based accountability. And to provide a seamless experience, Trust Wallet has integrated 1inch Swap API designed to make RWA interactions simple and secure.
“Ondo Global Markets is a breakthrough in financial access,” said Nathan Allman, Founder and CEO of Ondo Finance. “Global investors can now access the largest selection of tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs onchain. We saw stablecoins export the U.S. dollar by bringing it onchain. Now, Ondo Global Markets is doing the same thing for U.S. securities.”
With this launch, Trust Wallet becomes the first self-custody wallet to provide access to Tokenized RWAs cross-chain, starting with Ethereum - with additional providers and networks to follow. This marks another step in Trust Wallet’s vision of building the first Web3 neo bank — where anyone, anywhere can tap into global financial tools, from DeFi to RWAs, without giving up control of their assets. Trust Wallet aims to be the self-custodial platform that offers everything from tokenized asset exposure to staking, swaps, onchain identity, and more.
Trust Wallet’s move into RWAs reflects a bigger shift: one where everyday people have access to the same opportunities once reserved for the few. This is more than a product update—it’s a step toward a financial system that works for everyone, everywhere.
“We believe that access to financial tools shouldn’t depend on geography, intermediaries, or complex systems.” Chen added, “When you put Wall Street in everyone’s pocket, you change what’s possible—not just for crypto, but for humanity.”
Trust Wallet is the secure, self-custody Web3 wallet and gateway for people who want to fully own, control, and leverage the power of their digital assets.
From beginners to experienced users, Trust Wallet makes it easier, safer, and convenient for millions of people around the world to experience Web3, access dApps securely, store and manage their crypto and NFTs, as well as buy, sell, and stake crypto to earn rewards — all in one place and without limits.
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2025-09-04 05:16:11
Can a Blockchain-Powered Telecom Network Reach the Scale of Traditional Players?
Telecom is one of the most centralized industries in the world. From spectrum allocation to infrastructure rollout, only a handful of corporations typically control how people connect to the internet. This raises an important question: can a blockchain-based, community-owned network compete with established giants?
\ World Mobile, a decentralized wireless network, is testing that theory. The company announced it has surpassed two million daily active users across its blockchain-powered ecosystem. Alongside this milestone, its native token, World Mobile Token ($WMTX), will list on U.S.-regulated exchange Kraken on September 4, marking its first entry into the American trading market.
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At the core of World Mobile’s approach is the concept of a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network, commonly shortened to DePIN. Unlike traditional telecom providers, where one corporation owns the towers and spectrum, World Mobile distributes the hardware and revenue streams to individuals and communities.
\ More than 60,000 AirNode devices are already deployed. These function as small-scale wireless infrastructure units that connect neighborhoods or rural areas directly to the World Mobile Chain, the project’s blockchain. Every user action on the network, from browsing the internet to making a call, generates on-chain transactions powered by $WMTX, the network’s gas token.
\ To make this accessible for developers, World Mobile operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible Layer 3 network that settles on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 solution. This means developers can build applications for World Mobile using standard Ethereum tools, while benefiting from cheaper fees and settlement efficiency.
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Crossing two million daily active users is a notable milestone for any decentralized project. For context, most Web3 applications struggle to reach even tens of thousands of daily users. Adoption is being driven by strong demand in the United States, Asia, and Africa, according to World Mobile. The company attributes its faster-than-anticipated adoption to a combination of hardware incentives and community economics.
\ Micky Watkins, World Mobile Group CEO, explained,
Surpassing two million daily active users on-chain is a testament to the power of our decentralized approach. This milestone proves that our vision for an open, fair, and inclusive telecoms network is not just possible, it’s happening now.
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The Kraken listing of $WMTX provides a bridge between the World Mobile ecosystem and global liquidity. It will allow retail and institutional users in the U.S. to trade, hold, and potentially stake the token. For a project that relies on token-based economics to sustain network growth, this access is critical.
\ World Mobile operates a buyback program, where revenue from subscribers is used to purchase $WMTX from the open market. This creates a feedback loop where user adoption directly influences token demand. The listing on Kraken, a regulated U.S. exchange, may also attract compliance-focused investors who had been unable to access the token previously.
\ Watkins described the listing as both symbolic and practical:
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Kraken’s decision to list $WMTX adds to the momentum building behind World Mobile Chain following its mainnet launch, while paving the way for further partnerships and integrations that will extend its utility.
\ World Mobile has secured partnerships with firms like PwC and telecom operator DITO, while also integrating with Token Terminal, a data provider whose dashboards are used by Bloomberg and Binance. This means metrics such as user activity, staking participation, and revenue flows can be tracked publicly, increasing transparency for investors and regulators alike.
\ The company is also onboarding developers to its mainnet, which remains partially permissioned. A full permissionless launch is expected, opening the door for broader application development and community-driven innovation.
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World Mobile’s progress comes against the backdrop of growing interest in DePIN. According to the World Economic Forum, the market for decentralized physical infrastructure could reach $3.5 trillion within three years. This includes not just telecom but also energy grids, transportation networks, and supply chain infrastructure, all of which can be decentralized using blockchain and token incentives.
\ For example, in the same way AirNodes support wireless connectivity, decentralized energy networks allow households to sell excess solar power back to the grid through smart contracts. The model is based on aligning community ownership with real-world utility, an approach that is gaining traction as traditional infrastructure faces bottlenecks.
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World Mobile’s numbers are significant, not just for the company but for the broader DePIN narrative. Reaching two million daily users shows there is demand for community-owned alternatives in a sector dominated by centralized providers. The Kraken listing will test whether this interest can translate into financial sustainability and liquidity for $WMTX.
\ However, challenges remain. Scaling to tens of millions of users will require more partnerships with regulators, telecom operators, and governments. The economics of buybacks and staking will need to balance adoption with sustainability. And while DePIN is often presented as a solution for the underserved, the costs of hardware deployment and the complexity of blockchain onboarding are real hurdles.
\ Still, if World Mobile can continue to convert user adoption into long-term infrastructure growth, it may set a precedent for how decentralized networks can operate at global scale. In that sense, the Kraken listing is not just a milestone but a test case for whether DePIN can cross from crypto enthusiasts to mainstream utility.
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2025-09-04 05:05:05
Ammar Hayek, founder of Azoss Trading & Cleaning, integrates IoT and AI into facility management while prioritizing human empowerment. From predictive maintenance at airports to mobile workforce platforms at FIFA and the Olympics, his systems boost efficiency, safety, and guest experience. His people-first, data-driven innovations are setting global benchmarks for smarter, more human-centered facility operations.
2025-09-04 04:56:40
The code has lots of comments. Comments are coupled to implementation and hardly maintained.
TL;DR: Leave comments just for important design decisions. Don't explain the obvious.
https://hackernoon.com/what-exactly-is-a-name-the-quest-part-i-fmw3udc?embedable=true
https://hackernoon.com/improving-the-code-one-line-at-a-time?embedable=true
https://maximilianocontieri.com/refactoring-011-replace-comments-with-tests?embedable=true
https://hackernoon.com/improving-the-code-one-line-at-a-time?embedable=true
You write comments when you feel your code does not speak for itself.
\ Most of the time, you add noise instead of clarity.
\ Later, those comments lie when you change the code but forget to update the explanation.
\ Instead of helping, they hurt.
<?
final class ChatBotConnectionHelper {
// ChatBotConnectionHelper is used
// to create connection strings to Bot Platform
// Use this class with getString() function
// to get connection string to platform
function getString() {
// Get Connection String from Chatbot
}
}
<?
final class ChatBotConnectionSequenceGenerator {
function connectionSequence() {
}
}
Linters can detect comments and check the ratio of comments to lines of code against a predefined threshold.
Your software should reflect the domain with no translators in between.
\ When you use comments as crutches, you break the one-to-one mapping between the real-world concept and its code representation.
\ This mismatch creates confusion and bugs.
AI tools often generate comments to explain code in natural language.
\ This can pollute your source when the code already speaks for itself.
AI tools can easily remove redundant comments and suggest clearer names.
\ You only need to instruct them to "remove obvious comments and refactor for clarity."
Remember: AI Assistants make lots of mistakes
Suggested Prompt: Convert it to more declarative
| Without Proper Instructions | With Specific Instructions | |----|----| | ChatGPT | ChatGPT | | Claude | Claude | | Perplexity | Perplexity | | Copilot | Copilot | | You | You | | Gemini | Gemini | | DeepSeek | DeepSeek | | Meta AI | Meta AI | | Grok | Grok | | Qwen | Qwen |
Leave comments just for important design decisions. Don't comment on a method with a bad name; rename it.
https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xv
https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xii
https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xxxiv
https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xxxi
https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xxxvii
https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xxx
https://refactoring.guru/es/smells/comments?embedable=true
https://hackernoon.com/what-exactly-is-a-name-the-quest-part-i-fmw3udc?embedable=true
https://dev.to/alexbunardzic/code-comments-are-a-sign-that-something-s-off-19e1?embedable=true
https://arter.dev/how-to-comment-your-code-like-a-boss?embedable=true
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If you have to spend effort looking at a fragment of code and figuring out what it’s doing, then you should extract it into a function and name the function after the what.
Martin Fowler
https://hackernoon.com/400-thought-provoking-software-engineering-quotes?embedable=true
This article is part of the CodeSmell Series.
https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-i-xqz3evd?embedable=true
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