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Mold 2.0.0 is a newly released high-speed linker with a change in license from AGPL to MIT. This shift in licensing was a result of our unsuccessful attempt to monetize the product using a dual-licensing scheme. We have accepted the reality and changed the license to expand our user base. We also welcome GitHub sponsors […]
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Welcome to Earth, a planet that is teeming with life, creativity, and diversity. While the chances of you reading this letter might be very low, I believe that if you are monitoring us, you probably have access to our internet. If you have contacted us before, you may have interacted with our religious leaders and […]
The MOS 6502, used in popular computers and gaming consoles, is known for its illegal opcodes, which perform useful functions despite not being officially defined. While there have been articles exploring and testing these opcodes, there seems to be no explanation as to their origin. This article aims to provide that explanation. The 6502 uses […]
In recent months, there has been a surge in the development of Large Language Models, including both proprietary closed-source models like GPT-4 and open-source models. This article aims to provide an example of how to build a tool for summarizing information, highlighting key technologies and ideas along the way. The goal is to create a […]
Welcome to the Smart Contract Security Field Guide! This guide is a passion project, where I share my knowledge, insights, and best practices for writing more secure smart contracts. It’s completely free, as I believe in democratizing knowledge. While I acknowledge that there may be some bias in this resource, I have taken great care […]
The Overture Maps Foundation has released its first open map dataset, establishing a baseline for four important layers of open map data. The dataset includes newly released open data for nearly 60 million places worldwide and is a collaborative effort by major companies such as Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom. The four data layers include […]
High-bandwidth memory (HBM) is increasingly popular in data centers for AI/ML applications due to its compact form factor and high bandwidth. However, its adoption in the mainstream market is limited by its expensive design and thermal challenges. HBM relies on costly silicon interposers and suffers from heat trapping due to its 2.5D structure. Despite these […]
In recent years, the Internet has seen a significant takeover by commercial interests. While some of these interests are respectable, there are also a number of despicable entities. This has resulted in the Internet becoming like a carnival, filled with freaks and con artists. Unfortunately, this transformation has led to a decrease in sites that […]
The author presents historical data on alcohol consumption, specifically focusing on beer and wine. They highlight that people in the past consumed a much larger quantity of alcohol compared to modern times. The author suggests that historical consumption may be underestimated and provides examples of high consumption rates in specific cities. They also mention the […]
Expo is an open-source platform that allows developers to create universal native apps for Android, iOS, and the web. It provides a universal runtime and libraries that enable developers to build native apps using React and JavaScript. The Expo client software, modules, apps, CLI, and more are developed in this repository. Expo Application Services (EAS) […]