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Bybit Hack: Attackers Manipulated Wallet Transfers to Divert Funds

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed an attack that resulted in the unauthorized diversion of funds. The exchange explained that the attack occurred while it was conducting a routine operation to transfer assets between its cold wallet and hot wallet. During this process, the attackers managed to manipulate the destination address, effectively redirecting funds to their own wallets.The Incident BreakdownBlockchain security researcher ZachXBT has been actively tracking the m...

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Farming in Kenya: The Art of Growing Crops, Stretching Shillings, and Dodging Climate Tantrums

Farming in Kenya is not for the faint of heart. It's like being in a never-ending reality show where Mother Nature, your wallet, and market prices are the unpredictable judges. One day, the sun is smiling at your crops: the next, it's grilling them to perfection—unfortunately, not in a delicious BBQ kind of way. Most farmers today are highly educated, but here’s the catch: education doesn’t put money in the bank. Many of them have a small pot of retirement savings, a family tree with at least...

#dharitri#blockchain#layer1#private-network
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The DataMellon Nairobi Tech Mixer: AI, Mocha, and a Dash of Startup Chaos

There’s something poetic about a Saturday afternoon in Nairobi—especially when it involves AI, startups, and an endless supply of mocha coffee. The sky was painted a perfect blue, the city buzzing with just enough energy to remind us why we’re here: the Nairobi Tech Mixer, hosted by DataMellon, a company promising AI-driven automation, cloud scalability, and a chance to rub shoulders with top investors. The Workstyle Vibes Nestled in I&M Tower, right next to City Park and the unmistakable Ind...

#ai#datamellon#tech#mixer
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Mastering Control Flow & Ownership in Rust

Rust is like that overprotective friend who won’t let you borrow their car without a full background check. It’s all about safety—especially when it comes to control flow and ownership. But don’t worry! This Monday with Rust over Polkadot its time to learn all of it with some fun and increasingly complex code examples. Buckle up! 1. Control Flow & Functions: Rust’s Decision-Making Powers Conditional Statements: If, Else, and MatchRust’s if statements work like they do in most languages, but w...

#rust#monday#code
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The Rise of Women in Web3: A New Dawn with AWIC Kenya

There is a not so quiet storm brewing, in the developing world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a powerful force is emerging, the women of web3 in Kenya. The launch of the Association of Women in Crypto (AWIC) in Kenya was not just a milestone; it is a growing movement, glad to be one of the listening posts invited not only celebrate but document this milestone. Nothing makes one prouder than to see group passion and a common will for shared knowledge and growth. The future of web3 in Kenya ...

#women#web3#event#awic
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Yvonne of ICP and the Chainalysis Report: A Kenyan Crypto Story

There are people you just read about. They exist in our world, doing big things, but you never expect to meet them. Yet, somehow, their names always pop up in your feed like that one uncle who shows up at every family function, with the exciting stories of adventure. Yvonne of ICP. A true disciple of decentralization, showing people the light to the promised land of Web3. If blockchain had a Moses, she would at least be a senior most advisor. So, Yvonne, being the blockchain evangelist she is...

#yvonne#icp#nigerians#indians#kenyans#europeans
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Gochapaa: The KES-to-Crypto Exchange Kenya Didn’t Know It Needed (But Desperately Does)

NAIROBI, KENYA – Today, under the bright, judgmental sun of Nairobi, a revolutionary new exchange, Gochapaa, launched with the promise of bringing seamless KES-to-crypto transactions to the masses. And let me tell you, it was an event filled with tech jargon, free snacks, and enough crypto buzzwords to make even a Bitcoin maximalist nod in approval. And there was the forensic guy, with all investigaty questions of how do I, where can I find, if you have a drug dealer investing millions will y...

#gochapaa#wallets#exchanges#ui
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How Authors Can Leverage NFTs and Yield Rewards to Revolutionize Book Sales and Income Generation

The publishing industry has undergone significant transformations over the years, from the rise of e-books to the advent of self-publishing platforms. However, the emergence of blockchain technology, particularly Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), is poised to revolutionize how authors sell their work, engage with readers, and generate income. By leveraging NFTs and yield rewards on blockchain networks, authors can create new revenue streams, build stronger connections with their audience, and even ...

#nfts#writing#publishing#sales
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Polkadot Parachains & Substrate: Explained Like You’re at an African Marketplace 🌍🛖

Alright, imagine Polkadot is a big African market (soko), and the Relay Chain is the main road that connects all the different stalls (parachains). Now, every stall sells something different—one has fresh fruits 🍉, another one sells kitenge fabrics 🧵, and another is fixing phones 📱. Each stall (parachain) does its own thing but is securely connected to the market through the Relay Chain.How Do Parachains Work?Parachains are like market stalls 🏠—they all have their own businesses but use t...

#polkadot#parachains#substrate
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How Coinbase's USDC Yields and Base Network Incentives Are Empowering Kenyan Developers

Kenya has long been at the forefront of digital financial innovation, from the rise of M-Pesa to growing interest in blockchain solutions. Now, Coinbase's USDC yield program and Base Network’s developer incentives are offering a new opportunity for Kenyans to earn passive income and build on a thriving blockchain ecosystem. These initiatives are making Web3 more accessible while driving innovation in Kenya’s tech space.Earning 4% APY by Simply Holding USDCCoinbase is offering a 4% annual yiel...

#base#yields#rewards#builders