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In brief Core v30 raises the OP_RETURN limit, letting transactions carry far larger amounts of non-payment data like messages, proofs, or files. Critics say the change risks abuse and legal exposure, while supporters argue it provides a cleaner, safer way to handle data. Figures including Adam Back and Jameson Lopp have flagged the idea spans…
In brief If approved, it would enable Solana blocks to expand dynamically, rather than being capped. Validators with less powerful machines could forego oversized blocks through a skip-vote. Supporters see increased throughput, while critics warn of risks associated with centralization. Solana developers are weighing a new proposal to remove block limits once the network’s planned…
In brief Scientists etched working gear trains on a chip, driven solely by photon momentum. The devices could someday power microfluidic pumps, reconfigurable optics, and tiny surgical tools. Efficiency remains extremely low, making the work an elegant proof-of-concept, not a product. Researchers have built microscopic machines—complete with working gears, racks, and pinions—that run entirely on…
In brief Caltech trapped 6,100 cesium atoms as qubits, the largest neutral-atom quantum system to date. Qubits stayed coherent for 13 seconds with 99.98% operational accuracy, defying scaling trade-offs. The team moved atoms across the array while keeping them in superposition. Caltech physicists have created the largest neutral-atom quantum computer to date, trapping 6,100 cesium…
In brief Elon Musk’s Neuralink and the Sam Altman-backed Merge Labs are driving a new wave of billionaire-backed brain-computer interface ventures. Current BCI progress remains medical, with only five Neuralink patients implanted as of September 2025. Experts warn BCIs are far from “thought reading,” and billionaire ambitions risk overshadowing real therapeutic potential. Elon Musk already…
In brief BOS has launched Grail Pro, a custody-grade protocol designed to put dormant institutional Bitcoin to work. Grail Pro mints programmable tokens, allowing custodians to deploy BTC for yield while retaining control. A pilot minted 100 zkBTC, showing how idle assets could move into lending, trading, and DeFi. Smart contract operating system BOS (BitcoinOS)…
In brief A new Web3 streaming protocol has launched based on the AIOZ Network. AIOZ Stream aims to combine high-quality, low-latency streaming with fair remuneration for creators. Content is distributed to users in a peer-to-peer environment through AIOZ Network’s global DePIN. A new Web3 streaming protocol promises to give creators full ownership of their content—and…
In brief Integrity Chain, built by BayaniChain, logs DPWH contracts and milestones as digital assets validated by independent civic groups. The launch follows protests on September 21, during which 130,000 people demanded accountability over $33 billion in alleged infrastructure corruption. The project aims to rebuild trust using cryptography and open validation systems. The Philippines has…
In brief Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin praised Coinbase’s L2 network Base for “doing things the right way” by balancing centralized UX improvements with Ethereum’s decentralized security. Base has grown to hold $15 billion in assets since debuting in August 2023, though it peaked above $16 billion earlier this year. Critics argue Base’s centralized aspects could…
In brief Researchers found that the Unitree G1 robot sends audio, video, and spatial data without notifying users. Proprietary encryption uses hardcoded keys, allowing offline data decryption. The report warned that the robot could potentially be used in covert surveillance or cyberattacks. In the escalating humanoid robotics race, the spotlight usually falls on Tesla’s Optimus…
