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These are the top 10 programming languages in blockchain

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by on May 24, 2019 at 2:28 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Okay, okay: we all know that blockchain and cryptocurrency developers are in demand these days, but what are the most popular programming languages in blockchain development? It turns out that Ethereum‘s Solidity takes the top spot, followed by JavaScript and Java in second and third spot respectively, according to the most common blockchain-related questions on StackOverflow. To reach this conclusion, Hard Fork searched StackOverflow for entries tagged with the term “blockchain.” In 2,724 questions referencing “blockchain,” Solidity appeared a total of 259 times. JavaScript was mentioned in 130 questions, followed by Java with 71 mentions. Python and Google‘s Go complete…

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And the winner of the Chivas Venture Global Final is…

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by on May 24, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider, TNW2019


Last week, the Chivas Venture Global Final took place at our very own TNW Conference. $1 million of no-strings funding was awarded to the top global startups blending profit with purpose to have a positive impact on the world. From 20 global finalists, Mexico’s Xilinat walked away with the largest amount of funding, receiving a total of $310,000. Looking to transform the global sugar industry, Xilinat converts agricultural waste into a natural sugar substitute that looks and tastes like normal sugar, yet is low in calories; helping tackle obesity while providing a sustainable alternative for diabetics and the health-conscious. In…

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Brave now lets you tip people on Twitter with cryptocurrency

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by on May 24, 2019 at 1:11 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


You can now tip your favorite Twitter users directly with cryptocurrency with the latest build of the Chromium-based open source browser Brave. The latest Nightly build of Brave will let users send digital tokens as a tip to tweeters of their choosing. Bear in mind though, the Nightly build is the latest beta of the browser and includes “experimental features.” As a result, the browser might not be stable and it could contain bugs that result in data loss. When a user visits Twitter in the Brave browser, they will see a “tip” icon alongside the usual comment, like, and…

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Longcat lives!

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by on May 24, 2019 at 12:44 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider


Almost fifteen years ago, a Japanese ailurophile posted a picture of her beloved feline companion to the Internet. She didn’t realize it at the time, but this innocuous photo would indelibly etch itself upon the web’s consciousness, becoming a cornerstone of digital lore and meme culture for years to come. Of course, you know I’m talking about Longcat. Named for its unusually protracted torso, Longcat inspired a myriad of clever photoshops. My favorite depicts the domestic shorthair blasting through the planet’s stratosphere, like some kind of dander-spreading NASA rocket. Someone even created a Longcat song. This peppy anthem was a…

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CHEAP: The best Memorial Day tech deals you’ve ever seen

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by on May 24, 2019 at 12:33 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! On May 27, Memorial Day will roll round again. Some people will use the US holiday for somber reflection, others will party in honor of the approaching Summer, and the rest? Well, they can save a whole load of money because retailers are discounting all kinds of products, woooo! Honestly, I’m not entirely sure why Memorial Day has turned into a shopping event, but here we are. If you don’t like it, you can ignore it. But if you’re fine with it, it’s a…

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