Sergei Sergienko

03 December 2024 17:47

🏎 A Web3 casino owner has just raised the stakes on catching a hacker, offering a $4.5 million Bugatti as a bounty. Yep.

Richard “Skel” Skelhorn, owner of MetaWin, was understandably furious after a $4 million hack on his site’s withdrawal system. So, he’s offering the supercar as a reward for the hacker’s ID.

Bounties are nothing new in crypto, but throwing in a Bugatti? Well, at least the hacker probably isn’t enjoying this sudden surge in attention.

Sergei Sergienko

03 December 2024 14:31

🐦 Ok but did you know 𝕏 is the #1 app in over 140 countries? No other platform matches its reach and influence.

𝕏 changes the game with instant news, real-time public opinion, and direct global audience access for brands. It’s more than an app. 𝕏 is shaping the future of digital interaction.

Sergei Sergienko

03 December 2024 11:58

🗽 Increase economic freedom. Most people don’t know this, but helping users navigate the little bumps in crypto is Coinbase’s main mission. Their latest move is integrating Apple Pay into the Onramp platform to make crypto-to-fiat transactions faster and easier.

It’s a practical step that brings traditional finance and blockchain a little closer together. One smoother transaction at a time.

Sergei Sergienko

02 December 2024 17:27

☕️ Ah yes, almost forgot it's Monday. Again. Got anything in your Web3 journey that you’ve been meaning to do... but just haven’t?

Maybe you were going to learn about a new tech, explore a project, or join a community? Yeah, I know, weeks just fly by, and suddenly, nothing’s been done.

Well, here’s a wild idea: make this the week you actually do it. Drop a comment and let me know what tiny step you’ve taken forward.

Sergei Sergienko

02 December 2024 14:08

🚀 Ripple’s back? $XRP just passed $SOL and $USDT to become the 3rd largest crypto by market cap. Plus, they’re waiting for regulatory approval to launch their stablecoin. And if that's not enough, WisdomTree, a major NY asset management firm, has just filed for an XRP ETF.

After all the drama and legal battles, it’s good to see the project bouncing back. Got any die-hard $XRP holders here who stuck around through all the chaos?

Sergei Sergienko

02 December 2024 11:40

🥷🏼 Scammers never take a day off, do they? Brett, the biggest meme coin on Base, has been compromised and was posting phishing tweets.

These attacks usually target the hype-driven projects and the accounts everyone’s talking about.

Before you click on any links, do yourself a favor:

✔️Double-check with official sources
✔️Never, ever enter your seed phrases or private keys on dodgy websites
✔️Enable two-factor authentication

Remember, your asset security is in your hands.

Sergei Sergienko

01 December 2024 09:51

🥇 Gold has been doing well recently. But imagine gold you could send anywhere in the world, instantly.

Imagine gold that was weightless, and that you could carry easily. And what if you didn’t have to check the purity of gold to make sure it wasn’t fake? What if you could program gold to put conditions on payment?

That gold would start to look an awful lot like Bitcoin…

Sergei Sergienko

30 November 2024 10:48

🔑 One Bitcoin private key can be used to create multiple addresses. Each one is designed for a different use case.

Legacy addresses (which start with a “1”) are the earliest type of address. SegWit addresses (start with a “3”) and Native SegWit addresses (“bc1…”) are designed to be more efficient and have lower transaction fees.

Taproot addresses (“bc1p…”) support Bitcoin assets and DeFi. If you don’t see the funds or assets you’re expecting in an address, it could be that you’re not using a wallet capable of displaying that address type!

Sergei Sergienko

29 November 2024 16:31

🖥 Quantum computing is quietly advancing while AI takes the spotligh. But QC’s time is coming.

Recent breakthroughs in scalability, error-checking, and practical use are clearing the path for immense computing power. Real-world applications in materials science, climate modeling, and cryptography are closer than ever. The future looks quantum.

Sergei Sergienko

29 November 2024 14:11

🍌 Justin Sun shared a chart on the evolution of high-level global art, and guess what? Today, he finally ate the $6.2 million banana from the "Comedian" installation.

Let's not get all critical. Maybe it’s a reminder that art is meant to spark conversation. Whether it’s beautiful, weird, or just downright bananas. There’s room for all of it.

Sergei Sergienko

28 November 2024 17:18

🏃‍♂ Web3 is awesome, but don’t forget to move. Exercise is the ultimate health hack, especially if you’re glued to your screen all day.

Even short “exercise snacks” can work wonders, boosting heart health, mental clarity, immunity, and more. It’s a simple way to break up your day and keep those chronic health risks in check. Take a quick walk, stretch, or do a few squats. You’ll thank yourself later.

Sergei Sergienko

28 November 2024 13:38

🇭🇰 Hong Kong is preparing to introduce tax breaks on crypto income for private equity funds, hedge funds, and high-net-worth investment structures. A major move to attract top players!

As competition for capital heats up, jurisdictions are racing to create investor-friendly conditions. Could this become the norm for other countries too? What do you think?

Sergei Sergienko

27 November 2024 17:25

💸 Time Farm’s TGE is going to be a key moment in the app’s journey. Don’t miss out!

This is the point at which we can really stretch our wings and fly. The $SECOND token will have real financial value, allowing us to make new partnerships and expand Time Farm’s utility and user base far beyond its existing levels.

We’re excited about what that means for the app, its community, and the broader Web3 space.

Sergei Sergienko

27 November 2024 14:32

🇧🇷 Another country is following the US lead. Just yesterday, it was announced that Morocco has legalized crypto, and today, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has introduced a bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

CZ was right: countries are definitely racing to grab their share of the crypto pie. All we can do now is sit back and enjoy the rise of decentralization.

Sergei Sergienko

26 November 2024 19:46

🇲🇦 Morocco is taking a big step toward decentralization. After banning Bitcoin and crypto back in 2017, the country is now legalizing them. They also plan on launching a CBDC.

It's so refreshing to see more countries embracing the real benefits of crypto. Way to go, Morocco! 🙌

Sergei Sergienko

03 December 2024 16:05

😵‍💫 The internet is packed with wild stories like How I made my first fortune in crypto and I’m going to do it again, but this time I’m going public.

Next time someone shares their mega rise from flipping burgers to a $10M net worth, promising to repeat and "bring everyone along for the ride", stop and think for a sec.

Posts like these are crafted to hook you: crypto is "easy," timing is everything, and all you need is to follow along.

So tempting!
Nope, quick profit is 🚩🚩🚩

Especially when paired with stories designed to exploit financial struggles. Crypto isn’t a magic wand. It’s a tool.

Sergei Sergienko

03 December 2024 13:24

👩🏻‍🎤 These days, CEOs and founders are the new rockstars. Thanks to platforms like X, it’s not just media personalities and athletes in the spotlight. Tech leaders changing the world are front and center.

People aren’t just fans of brands anymore, they’re hooked on founder stories. It’s all about celebrating those who create. Not just entertain. And about those who show us that the future is nost definitely in our hands.

Sergei Sergienko

03 December 2024 10:40

🤔 Are we too focused on Bitcoin? I came across these levels of acceptance every crypto enthusiast goes through:

Level 1: What’s Bitcoin?
Level 2: It’s just a gamble
Level 3: Oh no, I’m too late to buy BTC...
Level 4: I’ve got BTC, ETH, and XRP.
Level 5: All I have is BTC.
Level 6: BTC is the key to fixing the world.

I reckon the journey from skeptic to believer is a natural evolution. Eventually, you get it: crypto isn't just reshaping markets, it's reshaping how we think about value itself.

Sergei Sergienko

02 December 2024 15:10

🤑 Oh well, another guy is officially a millionaire. A month ago, he spent $756 on $HAT and now he's laughing all the way to the bank with $1.26M. Sweet, right?

But let’s be honest for a sec—while this is definitely a success story, there are plenty of folks out there who lost a lot more. The chance you’ll be in his shoes? Yeah, it's around 0.01%. So, while this is a nice win, don’t expect it to be your daily reality.

Sergei Sergienko

02 December 2024 13:06

🇰🇷 South Korea is hitting the snooze button on crypto tax, now pushing it to 2027. Fun fact: this is the third delay since they first proposed it back in 2020. Talk about taking their time, huh.

Meanwhile, more and more countries are getting in tune with the crypto game. While some are stacking up Bitcoin reserves, others are tweaking laws to make things more crypto-friendly. Here's hoping that South Korea, being the tech-savvy powerhouse it is, figures it out and makes the right call eventually.

Sergei Sergienko

01 December 2024 16:23

💡 It’s the end of another weekend – and the start of a new month! November and December are traditionally good months for crypto.

Heading into the Christmas season (whether or not you celebrate it), make sure you ring fence some time for yourself and your family. Life in crypto moves fast, and – like any form of work – it can easily distract you from the things that matter the most.

Sergei Sergienko

30 November 2024 15:16

🚪 Time Farm isn’t just a microtasks platform. It’s your doorway to a whole Web3 ecosystem.

You can access games and apps on different blockchains, and get paid to use them. You’ll be able to find longer-term work, or candidates if you’re an employer.

Earn by staking. Learn about crypto. Be a pioneer in the next version of the internet.

Sergei Sergienko

29 November 2024 17:36

🔒 But could quantum computing threaten blockchain security? In theory, yes. In practice, not yet.

Quantum computers aren’t ready to attack crypto protocols, and quantum-resistant algorithms are already being adopted. Plus, if QC could crack Bitcoin’s cryptography, the internet’s security would be a much bigger concern.

Sergei Sergienko

29 November 2024 15:24

🧐 Another exposé by ZachXBT. In total, the threat actor stole $3.5 million. Serpent, a former professional Fortnite player, was fired from the esports organization Overtime after being caught cheating. And then the scamming started.

Over the past few months, he carried out a series of account hacks targeting McDonald’s, Usher, Kabosu’s owner, Andy Ayrey, Wiz Khalifa, SPX 6900, and others on X and Instagram. These accounts were used to promote tokens launched on Pump.fun. The stolen funds were funneled into a single account, and Serpent would cash out in online casinos, sharing this openly during Discord streams. The perpetrator didn’t always act alone. Sometimes, an accomplice named Dex was involved.

Following the release of the investigation, the scammers deleted some posts from their accounts. However, most of the stolen funds were successfully recovered.

Sergei Sergienko

29 November 2024 12:10

🤖 Rise of the machines, or what? Probably, but not so fast.

Recently, a human beat AI. Developers created Freysa, an AI with a mission: never transfer money. Anyone could pay a fee to try convincing Freysa to give up her funds. If they succeeded, they won it all; if not, the fee went into the prize pool. Each attempt got pricier.

After 482 tries from 195 participants, Freysa finally agreed to transfer $47,000.

Maybe humanity’s not doomed after all?

Sergei Sergienko

28 November 2024 15:36

🍀 Ok, so luck or a smart strategy? Once upon a time there was a crypto enthusiast who invested $29 in $STNK, and today their earnings have soared to an incredible $3,397,000.

Maybe it’s luck. Maybe it’s the result of deep analysis and a solid understanding of the market. Either way, stories like this are what dreams are made of.

Sergei Sergienko

28 November 2024 11:43

😩 You can’t trust anyone these days. Scammers are now posing as Cointelegraph staff, luring victims with a sneak peek at a 'draft article' and asking for feedback. To access the article, users must log in to X and give posting permissions. And then they end up becoming phishing bots themselves.

The news platform’s team is already aware and actively investigating the situation. For the rest of us, it’s yet another reminder to stay sharp and think twice before following random links.

Sergei Sergienko

27 November 2024 15:52

🤖 AI coding is a fast-growing use case. Gartner predicts that by 2028, 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI coding tools.

There’s still a way to go, of course, and numerous challenges to overcome. But we’re already seeing the benefits of this in terms of productivity and code quality.

One day, it will be possible for “developers” to write code solely by giving human-understandable instructions about what the software should do. For the foreseeable future, though, human+AI is still the killer combination.

Sergei Sergienko

27 November 2024 13:31

🌪 More good news for crypto and privacy advocates. The US Court of Appeals has ruled that the OFAC overstepped its authority by imposing sanctions on the crypto mixer Tornado Cash.

Back in 2022, the US Treasury sanctioned Tornado Cash, alleging that it had been used to launder more than $7 billion worth of crypto. The new court decision now allows anyone with an internet connection to access the service.

Of course, we don't want criminals using crypto protocols, but completely blocking open-source technology isn't the solution.

Sergei Sergienko

26 November 2024 15:23

🎲 Game theory has always been a key part of crypto. Bitcoin uses it to align incentives and keep miners honest.

Now, we’re seeing the same thing with strategic reserves, as governments, US states like Pennsylvania, and corporations consider adding bitcoin to their balance sheets. Of course, no one will want to be the last to do that.

You’ve got to hand it to Michael Saylor. He saw this coming years ago.