OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, is close to securing a further $100 million in financing for his crypto project Worldcoin, according to a report by the Financial Times. Worldcoin already received $100 million in 2022 via a private token sale, led by the likes of Andreessen Horowitz at a $3 billion valuation. The open-source protocol aimed The post OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman’s $200M bet that crypto will solve AI threat appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Discover how Ethereum's Shapella Upgrade enabled the highly anticipated withdrawal of staked Ethereum (ETH) on the Beacon chain, reducing liquidity risk and encouraging increased participation. Ethereum's unique staking system now offers two types of withdrawals, partial and full—but what's the catch? Find out why stakers have to wait in a queue and how it affects the security of the Ethereum network. As the upgrade ushers in new possibilities for Ethereum staking, learn how this could impact Ethereum's staking ratio and bring it closer to other major L1s, as well as the role Liquid Staking Derivative protocols play in the equation. Don't miss the key insights in the full article... The post Everything you need to know about ETH Shapella withdrawals appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Following reports of censorship from hardware wallet manufacturer, Trezor, CryptoSlate has received confirmation Trezor denies some UTXOs from entering the coinjoin coordinator to protect the privacy of other users. A representative for Trezor stated, “We also acknowledge a responsibility to prevent UTXOs which are already under surveillance, from harming the privacy of other participants because The post Trezor confirms refusing coinjoin UTXOs to protect privacy of others appeared first on CryptoSlate.

As AI technology advances, its potential impact on the web3 ecosystem becomes more apparent. A recent CatId benchmarking test showcased GPT-4's incredible bug detection capabilities, making it a potential game-changer in the space. However, there are concerns about the practicality of GPT-4 in handling real-world applications with complex code and dependencies. What does this mean for the future of AI in the web3 ecosystem, and how might it reshape the conversation around technology and smart contracts... The post Here’s why GPT-4 outperforms GPT3.5, LLMs in code debugging appeared first on CryptoSlate.

According to on-chain data, the net value of Ethereum removed from staking has surpassed $1 billion in value over the past 24 hours, yet again showcasing the network’s ability to perform live network-wide updates without issue. ETH withdrawals in action A total of $1.7 billion has been withdrawn since the Shanghai and Capella upgrades went The post $1B staked ETH withdrawn in 24hrs as round 2 begins appeared first on CryptoSlate.