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WTF is "signing" something with ETH anyways, and what does it have to do with geometry? Part 2: Arithmetic in finite fields

13 Aug 2023 3 minute read 1 comment I need 100 gwei for gas to transfer out my USDC

PLEASE DON'T JUST SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS ARTICLE TO TIP! Read it, please.   So in a previous post we defined what a field was. (Refresher: it's a set with addition and multiplication that behave in the "usual" ways). Our first example of a...

WTF is "signing" something with ETH anyways, and what does it have to do with geometry? Part 1: Finite Fields

13 Aug 2023 2 minute read 1 comment I need 100 gwei for gas to transfer out my USDC

  Okay, if you spent any time using ETH, you have probably heard of something called "signing" a transaction. What does this do? To understand this, you first need to understand something called elliptic curve cryptography, which is basically what ET...

Certain Nuances of Inflation Commonly Overlooked

29 Jun 2023 2 minute read 2 comments LateToTheParty

After Joe Biden took over the White House, the inflation rate shot up at an alarming rate. Inflation was relatively quiescent in January and February 2021 at 1.4% and 1.7%, respectively. However, by March 2021, people grew concerned as the rate hit 2...

Why true randomness is fundamentally impossible on a computer. plus bonus lava lamps!

28 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments 80sVectors

"What even is true randomness?" You might be asking. Well for that we have to look at how a computer works fundamentally. As you probably know computers work with ones and zeros. And the problem with those ones and zeros is that what happens to them...

The Law of Averages, and How It Can Help You Bet Sports

25 Oct 2021 4 minute read 1 comment MintDice.com

When it comes to betting on sporting events, many people, especially when the season is well underway, choose to change up the strategy they have been using to place their bets. Once you know how well a team is performing, it becomes easier to make...

A brief Explanation of Machine Learning: A general Introduction

16 Oct 2021 3 minute read 0 comments eld3niz

Machine Learning might have been one of the most used words when talking about Big Data at Facebook, TikTok and other Internet-based companies. No wonder the most desired job for our new generation is "AI Developer". But what exactly can we imagine a...

WHY GOD CREATED CRYPTO

23 Apr 2021 1 minute read 7 comments Wolf2015

Before I explain, that all of those people stating GOD did not create crypto are deceiving you, first let me actually take you back to explain who really is the ruler of this world. Now remember the Bible was an instruction manual not truly a religio...

Doubling As Adding By Itself

12 Feb 2021 1 minute read 1 comment dkmathstats

Hi there. This is a quick and easy math guide on doubling numbers.   Add By Itself To Get The Double You could do doubling as in multiplying a number by two but it is easier to double a number by add the number by itself. Double of 20 for example is...

Jog up you noggin!

9 Feb 2021 1 minute read 1 comment Azure95

Train the brain! Hi there fellow publisher, are you up for a little challenge? I'v always liked puzzles and riddles so for todays post i would like to share two logical riddles, in different difficulties. So if you are up for a smal test leave the an...

Basic Ten Day 83

28 Jan 2021 1 minute read 0 comments atrusso

Enjoy this ten question exercise. Make sure to ask questions if you get anything wrong or there's something that you don't understand. My name is Alan Russo. I love Jesus and His creation. His Kingdom is here now for anyone to join. Let's enjoy the p...