Sophisticated Attack Exploits KelpDAO Laxity on LayerZero
The attack was way more sophisticated than I expected and aimed at LayerZero infrastructure taking advantage of KelpDAO laziness.
Doubts Over Collateral May Trigger Broad Asset Haircut
An asset is not fully collateralized if there's serious doubts whether the supposed backing will actually be used to back the asset, and I think an across the board haircut is not unlikely.
Charlie Bethel's only Controversy: A Proper
The best dirt they could find on Charlie Bethel is that he once ruled correctly in favor of a city against a crime victim.
Fava the Puppy Appears to Be Broken
I think Fava is broken. (Sorry, I previously said this was Nox. This is not Nox. This is the puppy, Fava.) https://t.co/NeOlrCPiEk
Even Service Dogs Prefer Movies over Books
I went to see Project Hail Mary. Great movie, I highly recommend it. The less you know about it going in, the better. Trust me. The guy in front of me in the theater brought his dog in to see the...
First XRP Email Arrived From FalcoVinnie, Feb 2013
Fun fact: The first email anyone ever sent me that had the word "XRP" in it was from @FalcoVinnie asking for some back in February of 2013. https://t.co/XZqGnsqLHp
9th Circuit Holds Amazon Liable for Selling Suicide Kits
I don't understand this ruling. Is the court really holding that the theory that can go forward is a failure to warn of the risk that the product could be used to commit suicide?! That completely defies logic. Seems like...
Article Ignores Brandenburg Test, Offers No Proof of Incitement
This article is complete garbage. It claims that the symbol is not protected by the First Amendment because it is incitement, but neither mentions the relevant legal test nor presents any argument or evidence necessary to satisfy the test. The test...
XRPL Hub Remains Stable Despite Observed Anomalies
My XRPL hub has been completely solid for the past month. I've investigated the anomalies shown on these graphs and none were associated with any reduction in performance for peers. https://t.co/LBDEaGGplh https://t.co/8cm4cDfLyb
Avoid Mandatory Crypto Wallet Updates Unless Absolutely Essential
Crypto wallet manufacturers: Please do not make software/firmware updates mandatory unless *absolutely* necessary. Sometimes we need to do things in a hurry and forcing us to make updates in a hurry to get to do the thing we really need to...
Expanding XRP Ecosystems Boosts Utility, Anchored by XRPL
More XRP ecosystems is a good thing. Letting XRP operate in more environments builds utility, and the XRPL remains the anchor that makes it all work.
Stable XRPL Node Available: Connect to Hub 2.6.2
My hub has been running 2.6.2 for more than a week now and there have been no issues. If you run an XRPL node, feel free to connect: Hostname: hub . distributedagreement . com Domain: distributedagreement . com Port: 51235 PubKey: n9Juuyj2XGZRLSjL5d6UTsgNMrRURH83fM1xjouo4XVm14FQvza2
XRP Ledger's Evolving Role in Native DeFi Solutions
XRP Ledger was created in 2012. The world of blockchain has changed many, many times over since then. My own thoughts on governance and consensus models have evolved. I’ve been mulling over how XRP is used in DeFi (both organically with...
Grateful for NYC XRP Community Night's Amazing Support
Thanks to everyone who came to XRP Community Night NYC tonight. You were all amazing. This community means everything to me.
Phishing Scams Impersonate Hardware Wallet Upgrades—Stay Vigilant
Huge increase in phishing emails claiming hardware wallet security upgrades or verification processes. Ignore any such messages you receive unless you can independently confirm them and NEVER enter a hardware wallet's seed phrase into anything other than the hardware wallet.