Я вам уже писал про цикл Азимова "Основание". Не так давно на русском языке вышли аудиокниги остальных романов серии: два приквела, начинающиеся с "Прелюдии к Основанию", и два сиквела — "Кризис Основания" и далее. Я все купил и прослушал.
Сначала давайте про последние. Азимов писал сиквелы под давлением фанатов спустя почти 40 лет после завершения основной серии, и это, к сожалению, очень заметно. Дело даже не в том, что в сюжете появляется слишком много странных допущений, начиная от местной формы магии и заканчивая совершенно буквальным Богом из Машины. Главная беда в том, что вообще весь основной замысел и идея первоначальной трилогии ломается и переворачивается с ног на голову в худшем смысле этого слова. То, что было подано, как важное и сюжетообразующее — перестаёт таким быть. Персонажи, которые на протяжении многих книг являлись ключевыми, отодвигаются на десятый план — их роль в происходящем фактически обесценивается.
Что удивительно, ещё через два года после сиквелов Исаак Юдович написал приквелы, которые, внезапно, возвращают всё на свои места: персонажи обратно становятся важными, первоначальная сюжетная линия ценной и значимой. Лично меня это сбило с толку. Если никогда не читать сиквелы, то приквелы + основная трилогия формируют хорошую устойчивую научно-фантастическую вселенную без особых передёргиваний.
Моя теория такая: фанаты задолбали Азимова, и он написал "Кризис..." и следующий роман, в которых просто низвёл до нуля любимых всеми персонажей и сюжет. Но через какое-то время опомнился, и такой "Блин, как я мог поступить подобным образом с одним из главных трудов своей жизни?", поэтому выпустил нормальные каноничные "Прелюдия..." и "Путь...".
Но даже с учётом значительных косяков я дослушал с удовольствием. Всё такие же хорошие дипломатичные диалоги, всё такие же интересно описанные миры и планеты. Книги создавались почти сразу после холодной войны, порадовала планета, которая явно отсылается к СССР в представлении типичного американца того времени: снежная, с полувоенным строем и ханжеской социальной дисциплиной, ограничением на базовые блага и так далее. Не то что святая капиталистическая демократия в США. При этом у автора человечество будущего всё равно пришло к имперской форме правления.
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Monad Launches Public Testnet Soon
Monad is set to launch its public test network on February 19, 2025. After two years of development and private testing, this Layer 1 smart contract platform aims for 10,000 transactions per second and a 1-second block time. Learn more about Monad's features in this detailed analysis.
#Monad#Blockchain#SmartContracts#Crypto
🚀 Etherscan Enhances Contract Page with New Features
Etherscan has announced a revamp of its contract page, introducing an IDE-style code browser. According to Foresight News, the update includes features such as file tree navigation, multi-file tabs, contract outline jumping, and cross-file keyword search.
The redesign also improves the interaction interface for reading and writing contract pages, aiming to enhance the user experience in reading and operating smart contracts. Users can now switch to full-screen mode and open matching contract codes directly in Blockscan and Ethereum Remix for editing.
#Etherscan#SmartContracts#Blockchain#Ethereum#CodeBrowser#DeveloperTools#Crypto#IDE#BlockchainDevelopment#TechUpdate#ETH
🚀 ASI Alliance and Matterhorn Aim to Onboard 20,000 Developers by 2026
ASI Alliance and Matterhorn have announced their collaboration to develop tools on the ASI:Chain platform, focusing on the review of AI-generated smart contracts. According to NS3.AI, the initiative aims to integrate automated analysis, human review, and testing tools to ensure the reliability of smart contracts before they are deployed. The partnership's goal is to onboard 20,000 developers by 2026, enhancing the platform's capabilities and expanding its user base.
#ASIAlliance#Matterhorn#AI#SmartContracts#Developers#Blockchain#TechCollaboration#ASIChain#Automation#Innovation
Bitcoin Market Sentiment Divided
Bitcoin hovers at $95,000, creating uncertainty in the market. Opinions diverge on whether the bullish cycle has ended or will continue. A livestream discussion on February 10 will explore market conditions, investment opportunities, and potential alt seasons.
For more details, join us at Impact • crypto alpha.
Additionally, TON token market experiencing volatility. A new project, TWAPs, offers automated trading strategies to help manage transactions effectively. Learn more at twaps.tonde.fi.
#Bitcoin#Crypto#Market#Investment#Trading#TWAP#TON#AltSeason#Blockchain#Fintech#Volatility#CryptoMarket#Senate#Texas#Legislation#Automation#SmartContracts#Investing#Finance#Bullish#Bearish
🚀 AI TRENDS | University of California Study Reveals Security Risks in Third-Party LLM Routers
Researchers at the University of California have identified security vulnerabilities in 26 third-party large language model (LLM) routers, which can potentially inject malicious code or steal credentials from AI agent traffic. According to NS3.AI, the study highlighted that one of these routers was able to drain Ether from a decoy wallet, although the reported financial loss remained under $50. The research paper cautioned developers who utilize AI coding agents for smart contracts or wallets, noting that private keys or seed phrases could be exposed when requests are routed through unscreened routers.
#AI#securityrisks#thirdpartyLLM#maliciouscode#credentials#AIagents#UCstudy#smartcontracts#wallets#privatekeys#seedphrases#cybersecurity#ETH
TON Foundation Partners with GMX
TON Foundation collaborates with decentralized exchange GMX! to innovate high-frequency trading in the TON ecosystem. They launched a competition for developers to create new DEX with perpetual futures contracts on TON. Participants have two months to develop their projects; winners will receive expert support from GMX and funding from TON Foundation. Applications are open for two weeks. Read more in the blog.
#TON#GMX#DeFi#DEX#Crypto#Competition#Trading#Futures#Blockchain#Innovation#Developers#Funding#Partnership#Ecosystem#HighFrequencyTrading#Finance#Technology#Web3#DecentralizedExchange#SmartContracts
CZ Proposes New Token Unlock Model
🔵 CZ proposes a tokenomics model linking unlocks to price growth and time, reducing market impact.
😏 Initial 10% sold for development.
😏 Unlock every 6 months, contingent on 2x price increase maintained for 30 days.
😏 Max 5% unlock each time.
❓ Market implications include lack of sell pressure from mass unlocks and encouraging long-term projects.
🔴 Critics argue it could disadvantage small teams reliant on token price.
Could this model reshape token economies?
Read more: Link
#CZ#Tokenomics#Crypto#Blockchain#Ethereum#MarketTrends#Investing#DeFi#Finance#Startups#Innovation#LongTerm#SmartContracts#PriceGrowth#Unlocks#Community#PricingModel#InvestmentStrategies#ElonMusk#HongKong
Crypto Tokens Surge to Nearly 11 Million
Total cryptocurrency tokens on CoinMarketCap approach 11 million, spurred by meme coins on Solana. Altcoins now exceed 36 million, a stark increase from under 3,000 in 2018 and less than 500 in 2013-2014. Read more.
Arweave launches mainnet for its computing platform AO after a year of testing. AO tokens have a max supply of 21 million; 36% allocated to AR holders and 64% for growth incentives. Read more.
Tether's Paolo states quantum computing poses no immediate threat to Bitcoin's cryptography. Quantum-resistant addresses are expected to be introduced before any significant risks arise. Read more.
#Crypto#Solana#Arweave#Blockchain#MemeCoins#Altcoins#Bitcoin#QuantumComputing#DecentralizedStorage#CryptoSecurity#CryptoTokens#TechInnovation#CryptoNews#Tokenomics#ProofOfWork#SmartContracts#Web3#DigitalAssets#FinTech#VC
🚀 Polymarket to Upgrade Protocol and Launch pUSD Token on Polygon
Polymarket has announced plans to enhance its protocol and introduce pUSD, an ERC-20 collateral token on the Polygon network, fully backed by USDC. According to NS3.AI, the upgrade aims to lower gas costs and minimize failed trades. The platform intends to open-source the smart contracts next week and will initiate a bug bounty program to ensure security and reliability.
#Polymarket#Upgrade#Protocol#pUSD#ERC20#CollateralToken#Polygon#USDC#GasCosts#FailedTrades#OpenSource#SmartContracts#BugBounty#Security#Reliability
🚀 Odin Fun Addresses Security Breach with Multiple Measures
Odin Fun co-founder Bob Bodily announced that several initiatives are underway to address the recent security breach. According to Foresight News, the platform is being restored to its pre-attack state, and efforts are being made to retrieve large cryptocurrency withdrawals made after the incident. The company is collaborating with law enforcement and exchanges to track and freeze the attackers' funds and is preparing for legal action. Coordination is also ongoing with other Bitcoin protocols affected by third-party smart contract vulnerabilities.
The vulnerability has been identified, fixed, verified, and redeployed. A comprehensive third-party smart contract audit is in progress. Odin Fun is maintaining continuous communication with the main community to reach the best solution and is discussing with users the optimal path for platform relaunch.
Previously, on April 1, Odin Fun experienced an unusual large-scale sell-off, primarily involving a few meme coins like BURRITO and CRYPTOBURG. Subsequently, multiple users reported abnormal account balances and unauthorized withdrawals of BTC and tokens.
#OdinFun#SecurityBreach#Cryptocurrency#SmartContracts#LawEnforcement#Bitcoin#CryptoSecurity#ForesightNews#PlatformRestoration#LegalAction#CommunityCommunication#ThirdPartyAudit#BTC#UnauthorizedWithdrawals#MemeCoins#BURRITO#CRYPTOBURG