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DeFi Businesses Face a Growing Danger From Hackers

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The cryptocurrency industry is facing an increasing danger from hackers who are targeting both DeFi projects and NFTs. Every day we see new hacked protocols, phished coins, and compromised networks in this space; however, these figures pale when compared with how quickly your typical crypto wallet grows.

The company Axie Infinity announced on Twitter that they were attacked by hackers and phishing websites.

 

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The attacker used Axie Infinity‘s own Discord Mee6 bot to post a fraudulent mint link in an announcement channel. This is what millions of servers worldwide use. The hackers were able to access another administrator account, after first acquiring Mee6. They sent webbook messages while hiding their compromised position.

Seth Green, one of the most popular actors in Hollywood who has starred alongside big names like Jim Carrey and Linus Rodriguez is no stranger to scams. He announced on the 17th May 2022 that he had been targeted by a phishing attack when someone went through his email account without permission looking for sensitive information.

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The hacker stole four of his valuable NFTs, which include a Bored Ape Yacht Club token ($200,000), two Mutant ape yacht club coins worth $40,000 each, and a Doodles NFT worth about $28,000. He lost around 300k after connecting his wallet to a dodgy site. Seth was trying to buy a Gutter Clone NFT and ended up connecting his wallet with the scammers. He said they looked clean, but it turned out that this site is just another phishing link.

The best way to protect your bitcoin wallet is by installing a firewall on either macOS or Windows computers. Little Snitch, an app-level security measure that comes with OpenSnitched can help you track all outgoing connections and stop any potentially harmful ones from happening in advance before they damage the device completely; this includes both incoming traffic as well outbound. It’s important not just for maintaining anonymity when buying cryptocurrencies but also preserving personal safety during transactions.

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The crypto industry is still in its infancy, so many people don’t understand the true value of theses new financial instruments. Before jumping headfirst into any project  do your research first-hand or speak with an expert who has done this type of deal before – always protect yourself.

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Vitalik Buterin Endorses Soulbound Tokens

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Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum Blockchain has endorsed a new project called Soulbound tokens (SBT). In a 37-page paper referring to SBT token’s future within his blockchain network.

Vitalik Buterin Endorses Soulbound Tokens

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum said that this project is key to solving some existing problems in web3.

What is Web 3.0?

Web 3.0 is a term used to describe the next generation of the internet, which is built on blockchain technology. This new platform will be more secure and efficient than current versions and will enable users to interact directly with each other without the need for middlemen. In addition, web3 will allow for the development of new applications that were not possible before, such as distributed apps (dapps). The potential of web3 is immense, and it is already starting to revolutionize the way we use the internet.

Web3 is distinct from Tim Berners-Lee‘s 1999 concept for a semantic web. In 2006, Berners-Lee described the semantic web as a component of Web 3.0, which is different than the term Web3 in blockchain contexts.

The term “Web3” was coined by Polkadot founder and Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood in 2014, referring to a “decentralized online ecosystem based on blockchain.” In 2021, the idea of Web3 gained popularity. Particular interest spiked toward the end of 2021, largely due to interest from cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investments from high-profile technologists and companies. Executives from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz traveled to Washington, D.C. in October 2021 to lobby for the idea as a potential solution to questions about regulation of the web, with which policymakers have been grappling.

Some writers referring to the decentralized concept usually known as “Web3” have used the term “Web 3.0”, leading to some confusion between the two concepts. Furthermore, some visions of Web3 also incorporate ideas relating to the semantic web. – Wikipedia

Why SBT?

The holders of the SBT token will be able to peer into other users’ behavioral patterns and real-world activities. The tokens cannot move, nor can they ever get sold off – this allows for complete transparency when it comes down to your soul’s fidelity (or lack thereof).
The design behind these crypto wallets called souls is what makes them so unique; not only do you hold onto an individualized reflection in wax but also gain access through smart contracts via Ethereum blockchain technology which ensures security against scammers trying to steal away everything stored inside their wallet.

Soulbound’s new non-fungible tokens will allow people to store all of their on-chain activities and information in one place. This means that employers hiring managers might use your SoulBound token as a resume or portfolio for you when they check out what kinda person it is before offering them an opportunity at work.

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Web3 has improved the way we use today’s internet, but it still does not offer a solution for some problems. Centralized platforms are preferred by many users and blockchain technology offers no social scores or voting rights that would incentivize community engagement. Additionally, there isn’t enough compensation in web3 ecosystems to foster community togetherness; this makes its current state less than ideal as well.

Soulbound tokens will provide a solution to many existing problems. The nature of the tokenization process creates an ecosystem in which people can invest and grow with projects they believe in as if it were their own personalized certificate or license.

The release of Soulbound tokens will be an important milestone for many reasons. One reason is that it signals the beginning of something new, which might just solve long-held problems in blockchain technology–among other things. Another major point about this launch concerns user privacy and how best to protect these newly created standards from misuse or abuse by others who may want access to them as well (such could occur if there was hacking). We’re looking forward to getting answers.

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