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“And then the second one is a means for, effectively, validators to receive emissions,” Boiron added. “Effectively, if you think of these new chains that pop up, what’s going to happen is that with time, they’re going to want to decentralize. And so instead of just having a centralized sequencer, they’re going to need to incentivize people to actually run a decentralized group or a decentralized prover. And if they don’t have a token, or if they don’t want to launch a token yet, how do they do that? Well, effectively, what this does is that a portion of that…

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Image: ParamountIf you didn’t see the first live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie, you still have plenty of time to rectify that before the third movie starring Keanu Reeves as the blue blur’s rival Shadow Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premieres on December 20. The 2020 film is mostly fine and pales in comparison to the substantially better second film that leans into the video game dressings the series is leaning into as it introduces more characters. Now, it’s easier than ever to watch Paramount’s first swing at the live-action Sonic universe, as the movie is now available to stream on Netflix.Unboxing…

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Hyperspace, a multi-chain non-fungible token marketplace and launchpad, is shutting down its platform on Solana. The project announced this on Sept. 3, noting that the decision to shut down its NFT marketplace on Solana (SOL) was a difficult one. Hyperspace plans to fully sunset the Solana offering by September 17, 2024, and has advised users to delist their NFTs before this date. In addition to removing website support for Solana NFTs, the platform will also sunset its application programming interface. This will begin on Sept. 17, as the Hyperspace team posted on X. “While it’s a difficult decision to make,…

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Level 11: PackageScreenshot: Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman, KotakuThis is another collectible that’s hidden in plain sight. As you progress through the level, be sure to grab this white box off the stoop of your human’s apartment building (above, top center). It’s not porch-pirating if you’re grabbing it for your unwitting host.Level 13: AnemometerScreenshot: Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman, KotakuFrom the start of the level, jump from your garbage truck to the first bicyclist you see. When they stop at the crosswalk, jump into the shadow of the nearby cargo truck, then wait for a car to come…

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If you hadn’t heard the big news of the day, Sony and developer Firewalk Studios are shutting down Concord, the not-Guardians of the Galaxy hero shooter that has been flopping hard since its launch on August 23. The studio seems to be planning some kind of comeback, as the announcement says the shutdown on September 6 is so the team can “explore options” about what it will do next. In the meantime, anyone who purchased the game is eligible for a full refund.The Best Reveals From The Game Awards 2023Whether you like Concord or not, this should rattle you. Sony…

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Image: inkleLet’s say, hypothetically, that you killed your husband on a cruise from the UK to New York. How would you get away with it and walk off a free woman when the boat arrives at port? That delightfully thrilling premise is only the start of 2021’s Overboard! It’s a murder mystery game that gives you the rare chance to take on the role of the murderer as you seek to throw an eccentric detective off your scent. Overboard!—and six other thrilling mystery games—are available as a package deal for ten dollars in the Humble Detectives Bundle, running until September…

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In an interview, Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, said that a shift is coming in the U.S. crypto legislative landscape. He forecasted the emergence of a “pro-crypto” Congress following the 2024 elections.  Grewal discussed in a Bloomberg Crypto interview how bipartisan support for crypto and evolving political dynamics will soon lead to more favorable crypto policies. Grewal mentioned how there is a growing interest of both Democrats and Republicans toward crypto and digital assets.  “There’s no question about it; we are going to see a pro-crypto Congress emerge, regardless of the particular outcome in individual races, and of course,…

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Powers Unveiled – Life is Strange: Double Exposure (ESRB)Developer: Deck Nine GamesPlatforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: October 29, 2024While the Life Is Strange series had adopted the anthology approach for its many sequels, Double Exposure brings the focus back to the original protagonist, Max Caufield. This time, we see Max, now older, wiser, and a famous photographer, possessing new powers that allow her to slip into two parallel realities. Pulled into a murder mystery across dimensions, Max has to uncover who was behind the death of her friend Safi in one reality while still interacting with…

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