Reality of programmers

Let me tell you how I discovered a solution that enables me to efficiently perform my daily tasks and solve problems in seconds, not days.

I sat in my chair, hunching over with cramped hands and twisted wrists, using a small pointing device for menus and web browsing. And I couldn’t help but wonder if I was the only one suffering from what I call FWF –  Fatal Wrist Factor, or maybe I’m just a dinosaur. So I decided to ask…

What is a Neovim?

I came across a potential solution on a developer forum and decided to try it out. It’s called NeoVim, which is a version of Vim that utilizes LUA to enable scripted extensions to the editor. I quickly realized that it not only fulfilled all of my requirements, but also had a streamlined approach to keyboard commands that allowed me to effortlessly and rapidly edit my files.

I quickly picked up NeoVim and found myself completing all coding tasks much more efficiently compared to using a mouse and a full IDE, thanks to NeoVim’s approach to text editing and the extensions I added to it. The LSP-ZERO plugin fixed all syntax highlighting issues, while Gitsigns made my editor aware of all git changes in the edited files, filling all the gaps of the Vim Fugitive project for git management. Treesitter made code completion work flawlessly, and Telescope and Harpoon made NeoVim project-aware entirely. And let’s not forget Vimspector, which helps you debug all your code.

There was one thing missing, though. Not everything could be done solely within the editor. I needed the terminal – one that could be made project-aware like I did with my NeoVim. However, there were other factors that raised concerns, such as having multiple graphical interfaces open at once…

How the Terminal Multiplexer (TMUX) concept works?

The idea behind TMUX is to organize your terminals into windows, each of which can have multiple panes. You can name your windows like projects, for example, and the panels will display the currently running task in the title. Since NeoVim is already running in your terminal, you can easily script TMUX to quickly switch between projects in your folder. This creates a powerful IDE that doesn’t require a mouse.

What was all that about?

To sum up, was this just a middle-aged hippie trying to come up with an excuse to use more terminals on a modern computer? After all, one can always learn to use the mouse more efficiently and adapt, right?

Well, the answer is both yes and no. It wasn’t just about alleviating cramps, although that did help. By repositioning my screen and choosing a better keyboard, I was able to overcome the challenges of aging. However, it had some incredible side effects.

Side effects: more and faster

Firstly, it made me more conscious of the systems and tools available to me. All command line tools I used to use before I found more flexible and faster than any plugin you could add to my Visual Studio Code or any other graphical IDE, for that matter.

But it also significantly accelerated everything I was doing. By focusing on a screen full of text and knowing all the shortcuts for better and more efficient editing and finding solving issues in seconds rather than days.

And maybe that’s just my romantic nature, but thanks to all of that, I feel more like Hemsworth or Reeves now than a dinosaur with a hump and two cramped hands.

Do you want to join a team where you will be able to use the latest technological solutions? We are hiring! See open positions at Leocode

Artykuł Neovim: a way to program faster pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

Is LEOCoin just another worthless coin? Why does the owner call it a revolutionary solution? I visited Leocode, and I already knew the truth. When I heard about the next revolutions, only one word kept ringing in my head: scam. I quickly created a new identity: The owner of a tech company from Botswana. Difficult to verify, and at the same time, a potential customer. Bull’s-eye. It worked.

Straight into the lion’s den

Leocode. The lion on the building tells me I’m in the right place. 5 minutes to the meeting. I’m going in. Of course, I have a briefcase and a laptop with me. I prepared myself well so that they wouldn’t get suspicious. I sit in the conference room. Everything is minimalist and modern. We’ll see if it’s just appearances.

It starts normally. I am talking about my equally modern and revolutionary technology company in Botswana. They are impressed – so am I. But I’m getting to the point. I want to strengthen the loyalty of my employees and introduce non-standard employee benefits. A friend told me about the amazing “Treasury” project. And I want it.

The “Treasury” project – a modern bonus system

Let’s start with the basics. I want to know what the solution is. You may find it hard to believe, but… the Treasury project is a great way to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our employees. By setting aside a portion of profits each year to be distributed as bonuses, Leocode can motivate and incentivize workers to continue striving for excellence.

Red Flags: Does LEOCoin Work?

The first red flag. LEOCoin enables the company to grow by paying bonuses to employees. Impossible, right?

The second red flag. That’s where I’d end a date, but this is a business meeting… I don’t believe that employees are certainly happy to accept imaginary LEOCoins instead of cash.

The third red flag. When deciding to introduce LEOCoins, do I lose control over the implemented bonus system?

Red flags turn green

It turns out that Leocode transfers power to its employees thanks to the “Vault”. We all know that power works like a magnet. An employee who joins the Vault is given the opportunity to decide who will receive a bonus in a given month.

Tokens, which are awarded as part of the commitment to the company, build a sense of community among employees, as they all strive for a common goal, which is to increase the value of the company.

Each employee decides for themself whether they want to join the project. An additional motivator is the fact that the earlier you join the project, the more you can earn.

As an owner, I don’t lose control. Rewarded workers can convert tokens strictly after transfer into cash. All of these terms are gathered in one place – the terms and conditions. The document has been individually suited to the needs and expectations of the board and workers and meets the legal requirements.

Is virtual currency a real risk?

Hearing “cryptocurrency”, I see many risks. Leocode replies: Are you sure about that? The Treasury project is strictly related to the company’s profits. After finishing each financial year, the board decides how much of the year’s profits will be put in the treasure pocket intended for the worker’s bonuses. What’s more? It contributes to the increase in the value of LEOCoin. 

The Treasury’s value is expressed in amounts, and every year, the value of the treasure pocket is getting higher as part of the company’s development. Every awarded worker becomes part of the Treasury project and collects the tokens in the Metamask Wallet. 

Leocode found the Holy Grail?

I spent many hours talking to Leocode, looking for an answer to the question: is LEOCoin the holy grail? Imagine that… The LEOCoin is an innovative type of token that offers many benefits to the company and its employees. Being emitted on the Polygon chain means that it is reliable, secure, and can handle large volumes of transactions quickly and efficiently. The fact that the tokens can be converted into cash also makes them a valuable asset for employees, who can use them to supplement their income or invest in other opportunities. 

The regular updates to the token’s value based on the company’s profits ensure that it remains a fair and accurate reflection of the company’s success.

Can I trust you? Treasury Management

Effective treasury management is crucial for the success of the project and the company as a whole. It is the responsibility of the owner and administrators to ensure that the rules and regulations of the project are followed and that workers understand their rights and responsibilities. 

Clear communication and transparency are key to maintaining trust and accountability among all parties involved. By working together, Leocode can ensure that the project is run smoothly and that all workers receive the recognition and rewards they deserve.

Am I ready for a powerful tool?

The “LEOCoin” panel is a powerful tool that enables the company’s owners and administrators to manage the tokens effectively and efficiently. With features designed specifically for their needs, they can easily track the value of the tokens and make decisions about how to distribute them among workers. The panel also allows for easy communication and collaboration between different departments and teams, helping to streamline the process and ensure that everyone is on the same page. 

In summary, the main functions of LEOCoin:

The Administrator:

• has the ability to freeze tokens,
• sets the accumulator address for token collection,
• adds tokens within the set limit,
• burns tokens,
• adds a new administrator using their wallet address,
• transfers coins between accounts.

The Owner:

• has the ability to change the emission limit,
• adds a new administrator using their wallet address,
• allows administrators to run the “coin transfer” function.

Mission successfully completed

Overall, the Treasury project and the LEOCoin offer a unique and innovative way for a company to reward employees and incentivize them to work towards a common goal. Effective treasury management is crucial for the success of the project, and the LEOCoin panel provides a powerful tool for owners and administrators to manage the tokens efficiently and effectively. 

By maintaining clear communication and transparency, Leocode can ensure that the project is run smoothly and all workers receive the recognition and rewards they deserve. With the right tools and resources in place, the Treasury project can be a great success and benefit everyone involved!

If you want to talk to us about your idea, let’s arrange a virtual coffee!

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Artykuł Mission: LEOCoin – revolution or another crypto? pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

We are joining the AI revolution!

At LEOCODE we’ve been building internal tools for last few years. We wanted to simplify processes and address our own needs.

With the chatGPT and AI revolution we decided to go a step ahead. We created LEOCODE AI – a toolbox full of inspirations (tools, prompts etc) for every business owner, where you find a suitable tool, test it in action and apply to your needs in different areas (development, marketing, sales etc).

This site was done in a few hours with NoCode tools like Softr + Airtable. Seriously. No developer was involved. We will add more relevant content every week.

Plans for the future

We would love to gather like-minded people and explore some possibilities together. Join our WhatsApp group and share some inspirations. Let’s sit together in the front seat of this revolution and build some practical tools.

In upcoming weeks we will be adding more micro tools (made by LEOCODE), inspirations and some discussions. We will shape the vibrant community and give people voice.

What’s in it for me?

A lot. Join the ride. We will test and analyze different AI tools, that can boost the business and development. If you have some challenge or problem you would love to address let us know. We won’t build it for ourselves, it’s for you!

So, ready to jump to the Rabbit Whole and explore?

Let us know, we will be more than happy to guide you here.

Artykuł LEOCODE AI is born! pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

1. VR Headset: A VR headset is a head-mounted device that includes a display screen, stereo sound, sensors, and controllers. It delivers an immersive and interactive AV experience for users, allowing them to see Virtual Reality content projected on the display screen, such as 360-degree videos, VR games, workspaces, or meeting rooms. Unlike AR or MR headsets, VR headsets do not allow users to see any element of the external physical world.
2. Green Screen: A green screen is a green background used by video production teams to place visual effects later during the post-production phase. It has been around since the 19th century and is widely used by Hollywood and the entertainment industry. The technique uses layers of images, with the transparent green screen serving as the background layer and the final displayed image as the foreground. Studio green backdrops are used to completely surround the object and create a floating effect.To fully immerse your audience in the Metaverse, you’ll need a high-quality camera that can capture depth and a wide range of views. You have two great options: a 3D camera or a 360-degree camera.

   A 3D camera is an imaging device that can replicate three dimensions as experienced through human binocular vision. Some models use multiple lenses to capture different viewpoints, while others use a single lens that shifts position.

   A 360-degree camera, on the other hand, captures a field of view that covers almost the entire sphere or at least a full circle in the horizontal plane. This type of camera is ideal for creating immersive experiences, such as panoramic photography and robotics. Keep in mind that 360-degree cameras are generally more expensive than 3D cameras, but the results can be well worth the investment.

   To build your Metaverse Studio, you’ll also need to equip yourself with the right development tools. Check out our up-to-date list of the top 7 open-source Metaverse development tools to get started on your journey to creating an unforgettable Metaverse experience.

   Additional equipment:

   TeslaGloves – These gloves are equipped with an exoskeleton that creates resistance and gently pulls fingers during grasping movements, stopping the hand around a virtual object. This provides the perception of shape, size and simulates vibration of equipment. TeslaGloves offer an innovative way to interact with the virtual world and enhance the immersive experience.

   TeslaSuit – The TeslaSuit is a full-body haptic feedback system that uses electro muscle stimulation (EMS) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to simulate a range of real-life feelings and sensations. By integrating with visual simulations experienced on flat screens or immersive reality devices, the TESLASUIT can provide physical feedback that enhances the overall immersive experience. With TeslaSuit, users can feel the virtual world as if it was real.

   Building a Metaverse Studio requires specialized equipment that can create an immersive and interactive virtual environment for users. From VR headsets to green screens, 3D and 360-degree cameras, and development tools, each piece plays a vital role in creating a realistic and engaging experience. With technology continually advancing, the future of Metaverse Studios is promising, with even more sophisticated equipment and tools on the horizon.

Artykuł “Revolutionize Your Reality: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Own Metaverse Studio!” pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

Metaverse is a virtual world that offers a wide range of immersive experiences to its users. It is a platform where people can interact with each other and engage in various activities, all while in a virtual setting.

One of the most popular offerings of the Metaverse is gaming, where users can enjoy games in a VR experience, collaborate with others or challenge them. The platform offers a variety of games, from simple ones to complex, multiplayer games.

Another feature of the Metaverse is virtual meetings and virtual offices. Horizons Workrooms enables users to meet and collaborate with their team, regardless of where they are in the world. The virtual reality experience creates a more immersive and empathetic environment for remote work and communication.

Virtual events are also popular in the Metaverse, with Horizon Venues offering a platform for hosting and attending events in a virtual setting. This feature is especially useful for businesses and organizations that want to reach a global audience and provide a unique and interactive experience for their attendees.

Additionally, users can create and customize their own virtual worlds in the Metaverse, offering them a space to express themselves and their creativity. This feature allows users to build their own world and share it with others.

Overall, Metaverse offers a vast array of experiences, from gaming to virtual meetings, events, and personal creativity, all in an immersive and interactive virtual world.

Viverse is a virtual world that offers a wide range of immersive experiences to its users. The platform provides users with their very own personal space where they can work, relax, and escape from their daily routine. With a collection of private VR spaces to choose from, users can customize their experience to meet their specific needs.

For art lovers, Viverse offers access to the Louvre and other notable exhibits in a virtual setting. Users can attend exhibitions with their family and friends or take themselves on a date and immerse themselves in the world of art. With HTC VIVE’s commitment to integrating art with technology, users can witness the masterpieces of great artists brought to life right before their eyes.

Music enthusiasts can enjoy virtual concerts with a premium view and a highly interactive experience. With holographic imaging and a 360-degree viewing angle, Beatday ensures that users have an unforgettable experience.

Viverse also offers a unique space for social gatherings. For example, users can participate in a virtual wine tasting with their friends and see the wine’s details displayed before their very eyes. With the platform’s immersive experience, users can relax and enjoy wine with their friends as if they were right beside them.

Remote work and collaboration are made more immersive and empathetic in Viverse’s virtual reality environment. The platform enables users to meet and collaborate with their team, regardless of their location in the world. Viverse provides an avenue for businesses and organizations to unite and connect with their team, even when they are halfway across the world.

Gamers can enjoy a variety of games in a VR experience, collaborate with others or challenge them. With the platform’s unique approach to gaming, users can enjoy simple to complex multiplayer games in a highly interactive and immersive environment.

Viverse also enables users to orchestrate or participate in trade shows and expos in a virtual setting. With VR, users can showcase their product or service in the most interesting way possible, ensuring a more nuanced experience for their clients.

Finally, Viverse offers a low latency live-streaming experience through its new 5G solution, Reign Core. Designed for large crowds, Reign Core enables high-speed connectivity and is highly portable, making it an ideal choice for events such as the Super Bowl or Coachella.

Which technologies will be developed in Metaversum?

• Blockchain – is a type of distributed ledger technology (DLT) that consists of growing lists of records, called blocks, that are securely linked together using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data (generally represented as a Merkle tree, where data nodes are represented by leaves). The timestamp proves that the transaction data existed when the block was created. Since each block contains information about the previous block, they effectively form a chain (compare linked list data structure), with each additional block linking to the ones before it. Consequently, blockchain transactions are irreversible in that, once they are recorded, the data in any given block cannot be altered retroactively without altering all subsequent blocks.

• Cryptocurrency – is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange through a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it. It is a decentralized system for verifying that the parties to a transaction have the money they claim to have, eliminating the need for traditional intermediaries, such as banks, when funds are being transferred between two entities.

• Augmented Reality – is an interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content. The content can span multiple sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, haptic, somatosensory and olfactory.AR can be defined as a system that incorporates three basic features: a combination of real and virtual worlds, real-time interaction, and accurate 3D registration of virtual and real objects.The overlaid sensory information can be constructive (i.e. additive to the natural environment), or destructive (i.e. masking of the natural environment).This experience is seamlessly interwoven with the physical world such that it is perceived as an immersive aspect of the real environment.In this way, augmented reality alters one’s ongoing perception of a real-world environment, whereas virtual reality completely replaces the user’s real-world environment with a simulated one.

• Virtual Reality – Currently, standard virtual reality systems use either virtual reality headsets or multi-projected environments to generate realistic images, sounds and other sensations that simulate a user’s physical presence in a virtual environment. A person using virtual reality equipment is able to look around the artificial world, move around in it, and interact with virtual features or items. The effect is commonly created by VR headsets consisting of a head-mounted display with a small screen in front of the eyes, but can also be created through specially designed rooms with multiple large screens.

• Artificial Intelligence – is intelligence—perceiving, synthesizing, and inferring information—demonstrated by machines, as opposed to intelligence displayed by animals and humans. Example tasks in which this is done include speech recognition, computer vision, translation between (natural) languages, as well as other mappings of inputs. The Oxford English Dictionary of Oxford University Press defines artificial intelligence as:

• Internet of Things – describes physical objects (or groups of such objects) with sensors, processing ability, software and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet or other communications networks.[1][2][3][4][5] Internet of things has been considered a misnomer because devices do not need to be connected to the public internet, they only need to be connected to a network[6] and be individually addressable

• 5G / 6G – is technology standard of celluar connectivity, every generation or revision increase possible speed of mobile internet, which is very important in Metaversum, due of big ammount data transfer required to enjoy it.

Is Metaversum the technology of tommorow?

Absolutely yes! This technology will change the world we are living.

• Probably we won’t need to travel half of the world to join meetings

• Probably we won’t need to travel physicaly, to discover new places in the world or even cosmic space

• Probably we will be able to enjoy any others activities with friends

• Probably we will be able to try on new clothes, without visiting the shop

• Probably we will be able to do training online (for example deconstructing the items in order to know how to fix them, exchange them)

What are challanges to Metaversum?

• Security – is one of the primary issues that have cropped up with an increase in the value of crypto transactions and the increase in crypto scams and malicious softwares. If meteverse is a serious project that is here to stay, it needs to improve its security standards to give users the confidence that their identity and assets are safe and secure.

• Privacy – is another issue which has haunted the metaverse. Considering the fact that the metaverse uses devices such as webcams and AR & VR technology, it indeed makes the privacy of the user susceptible to being compromised. It is a known fact that hackers have in the past hacked and exploited such devices to spy on people. So, for the metaverse to be used by the masses, such risks to privacy must be addressed and solutions be addressed.

In conclusion, the Metaverse is a groundbreaking technology that provides users with a vast array of immersive experiences, from gaming to virtual meetings, events, and personal creativity. It has the potential to change the way we interact with each other, work, and even travel.

However, the Metaverse faces some significant challenges that must be addressed to ensure its long-term success. Security and privacy are two of the primary concerns that must be addressed to give users the confidence that their assets and personal information are secure.

Despite these challenges, the potential of the Metaverse is enormous, and its future looks bright. As the technology continues to develop, we can expect even more innovative and immersive experiences that will revolutionize the way we live and interact with each other.

In the years to come, we can expect to see the Metaverse grow and evolve, becoming an essential part of our daily lives. As such, it is crucial to continue investing in the development and security of this technology to unlock its full potential and provide users with an unforgettable experience that is safe and secure.

Artykuł Metaversum vs VR Headsets: Which One Will Take You to the Future? pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

In the coming months, the market for immersive technologies may shrink, and only the best specialists will remain. The Metaverse has enormous potential in many areas, including entertainment, education, healthcare, and social interaction. It offers a unique opportunity to create immersive experiences that can help people learn, socialize, and work more effectively. In the entertainment industry, the Metaverse could become the next big thing, offering a new platform for video games, movies, and other forms of media. It can also provide a platform for virtual concerts, festivals, and other events, allowing people from all over the world to attend. However, Apple’s entry into the market can change the landscape with its expertise in hyping a large audience and creating a demand for their products. Therefore, creating apps for Apple’s headsets will be profitable and lead to more software, which will attract more buyers.

In conclusion, despite the fluctuations in the virtual world, immersive technologies are here to stay. The metaverse has the potential to completely revolutionize the way we interact with each other and the internet. While there are many challenges that must be overcome, the benefits of a fully-realized metaverse are too great to ignore. As technology continues to advance, it is likely that we will see significant progress towards the creation of a metaverse in the coming years. It is worth being associated with these topics to avoid a decline like Nokia. At Leocode, we will strive to gain trust with our clients and contribute to the development of the metaverse.

Artykuł The Future of Metaverse! pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

The traditional customer service model, which often relies on phone calls, can lead to misunderstandings and difficulties in solving problems. For example, when trying to explain an issue with a broken fridge over the phone, it can be hard for customers to effectively communicate their problem, and for the agent to provide accurate assistance. This can lead to frustration for both parties.

With remote visual support, customers can see agents face to face. The result is a genuine human connection – something that’s being called “visual empathy.” Together, they can slash the friction and work toward a solution.

The role of customer service teams will be vital in the metaverse, with the ability to provide efficient and personalized assistance through remote visual support and augmented reality tools. For example, if my refrigerator is not functioning properly, I could initiate a video call with a customer service representative by simply scanning a QR code located inside the fridge, without needing to download any additional software. As I explain the issue, the agent would utilize machine vision technology to determine the make, model, and warranty status of my refrigerator. Additionally, they could utilize an augmented reality screen overlay on their device to display the specifications of my refrigerator, while an AI system generates a troubleshooting guide in the background.

Remote visual support allows customers to interact with agents face-to-face, fostering a sense of “visual empathy” and making it easier to work towards a solution. By existing in the same virtual space, issues can be solved more efficiently, using features such as product demonstrations, and troubleshooting instructions provided with minimal disconnect. Using the Metaverse, where customer support takes place in a virtual environment, eliminates the need for physical contact, and the use of AR tools and the customer’s device camera helps to more effectively pinpoint and troubleshoot the problem. As a result, metaverse tools undeniably can help everyone solve issues faster and in a more effective manner.

How to provide Metaverse Support?

It is yet to be determined how companies can effectively provide customer support within the metaverse. For customer service departments, the metaverse represents a new type of online presence and requires a shift in approach. Similar to having employees available in a physical store, companies will need to schedule staff to interact with customers in the metaverse, or have staff ready to take over from automated avatars. In any case, communication in the metaverse will likely involve a variety of modes, such as talking, messaging, and sharing visuals, which could lead to faster problem resolution.

For example, Helpshift’s Metashift product enables mobile game developers to offer customer support within the metaverse by giving companies the ability to let users give feedback and report bugs within the app and augmented reality experiences.

Tips for Managing Support in Metaverse Projects

Managing support in metaverse projects can be a complex task. It involves dealing with a wide range of technical and non-technical issues, as well as a diverse community of users. Here are some tips that can be useful:

1. Establish clear guidelines and policies: To ensure acceptable behavior within the metaverse, communicate your expectations to users and set up guidelines and policies. Clarify what types of activities and content are allowed, and the consequences of breaking the rules.

2. Build a strong community: Encourage user engagement and participation by providing opportunities for users to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. A strong community can help self-regulate and provide support to each other.

3. Provide multiple channels for support: Offer multiple channels for users to get help, such as a forum, a help center, or a live chat support system. Consider creating a bot chat that asks common or necessary questions before transferring the conversation to a human representative.

4. Hire a dedicated support team: As your project grows, you may need to hire a dedicated support team. They should be trained to handle technical and non-technical issues, responsive, empathetic, and patient when dealing with users.

5. Be transparent: Be transparent about any issues in the metaverse, and communicate openly and honestly with users about how you’re resolving them. This builds trust and confidence in the community.

6. Continuously improve: Gather feedback from users and analyze metrics to understand what is working well and what needs improvement in your support strategy. Implement necessary changes and consider implementing a CSAT.

7. Be prepared for scaling: Create a plan for handling large numbers of users.

Artykuł Managing Support in Metaverse Projects pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

At LEOCODE, we are a technological partner and applying new tools and following new trends is in our blood. Until now, we have dabbled with NFTs (minting, buying, selling), but this has mostly been out of curiosity… So far…

What is an NFT and why do we care?

We started writing about NFT a few months ago. Since then, we’ve seen so many interesting projects develop and a huge number of people have gotten on board with the concept. Its creators have tried to use NFTs to deliver utility for the user. Many potential applications for NFTs have been identified, such as:

• Art NFTs: It all started with JPEGs and has not evolved into something much more complex.
• Gaming NFTs: Gamers are a very active group and can use items collected in games as NFTs. This gives them the power to own and manage their own assets.
• Financial NFTs: In Defi, NFTs provide unique financial abilities when it comes to lending, earning, buying and selling.
• Fashion and Wearable NFTs: Luxury brands are exploring the NFT space like crazy.
• Music NFTs: Imagine a model completely the opposite to Spotify where the revenue goes mainly to creators via smart contracts (royalties on the blockchain) – this is one potential of NFTs. 
• Real Estate NFTs: There are currently platforms for selling digital real estate in both the virtual and real world.
• Identification and Documentation NFTs: They can store sensitive information and be secure at the same time.
• Real-World Asset NFTs: It is possible to enjoy real-world asset ownership with NFT tokens.
• Metaverses: You can own land in a virtual space.

We started exploring further, and we found even more places where NFT makes sense. Eventually, we got fascinated with it and started evangelizing people wherever we could. 

One of the biggest marketplaces in this space is OpenSea – one of the largest peer-to-peer marketplaces for NFTs on the web with monthly transactions in excess of $2 billion – insane! It was created by Xooglers and is a market leader. We have followed them for some time and we decided to use them in our project to distribute the NFT.

Why We are Going to Create an NFT Experience on New Year’s Eve

Adam, our CEO, met with two brothers, Marcin and Maciej, and we decided to launch an NFT New Year’s Eve. In a nutshell, we want to do something that will be unique and deliver a great experience to our users. 

No one has ever done it before. We have connected a VOUCHER for the Party to an NFT to celebrate the end of 2021, and to connect to other crazy NFT creators and followers. It is also a good chance for us to contribute and make a small impact in this space. This Voucher will give multiple benefits to the owner, not only during the New Year’s Eve celebration but also continuing into the future. The token will stay with the auction winner forever and will give them ongoing benefits. 

We believe that NFTs will be a permanent feature of the digital landscape and we want to be right there in the middle of it as a leading technological partner. NFTs are a real game-changer in marketing and PR. People use Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and other similar communities with a “community first” approach. There is no point in making ads as these are people-driven initiatives. In our opinion, we are entering a new era of fascination with crypto projects, driven by the crowd (mainly via DAOs).

Keep it 4ether:

So, if you don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve (or even if you do!), then why not hop over to 4Ether and sign up so you can come and celebrate with us! And if you are planning to launch your very own NFT project, let us know and we will gladly come along for a chat!

Read more: 15 NFT Use Cases That Could Go Mainstream

Artykuł Let’s go wild with NFT – The origin of an interesting project pochodzi z serwisu LEOCODE.

The ongoing evolution of cybercrime is one of the most significant challenges of our time. The threat continues to grow and the security industry is evolving in response. Losses to cybercrime are expected to grow to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 (up from $3 trillion in 2015). This represents the “greatest transfer of economic wealth in history,” stated Embroker’s report.

“Cybersecurity ventures expect that the cost of cybercrime will soon exceed that caused by natural disasters.”

A global cybercrime wave is sweeping over the web at an exponential rate as criminals adapt to new technologies, changing threat models, and approaches by law enforcement. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an unprecedented rise in cybercrime. Internet use has grown sharply as a consequence of the shift to remote work, and consequently, data theft and hacking have increased 600% since the outbreak, according to a UN report. 

“Warren Buffet called cybercrime the number one problem with mankind, noting cyberattacks are a bigger threat to humanity than nuclear weapons.”

Although technology has made it easier for us to run our lives and businesses, it also has the very real potential to destabilize the economy of a city, state or even an entire country. The United States itself has been hard-hit by cyber violations several times. In 2018, an FBI agent who was involved in cyber intrusion investigations told The Wall Street Journal that every American citizen should expect that all their personal data has already been stolen and is up for grabs on the dark web. As more and more large corporations and government agencies are hacked, it is inevitable that the demand for cybersecurity products and services will continue to grow exponentially.

To the average Joe, hacking huge multinationals feels far removed from their own daily reality and they may struggle to see the relevance to them. Worryingly, there is a new, much darker trend emerging that could affect literally anyone, regardless of their status. Hackers have traditionally attacked government organizations and big companies, but now, they are far more frequently going after the “low-hanging fruit” in the form of smaller organizations with lower security levels. As cybercriminals increasingly leverage cyber technologies for criminal activities, they expose small companies (and even individuals) to greater risk. As no one can claim the luxury of “feeling safe” online now, we need to recognize that cybercrime is a common threat to us all and it’s about time we stand firm and take positive steps towards fighting it.

Is Your Business Held to Ransom?

“In 2021, a business fell victim to a ransomware attack every 11 seconds.”

There are thousands of hackers, cybercriminals, and cyber-threat actors out there who are intent on hacking and stealing your data. Cybersecurity has become a top concern of businesses of all sizes. From the Fortune 500 to one-man ventures, most businesses have experienced a breach at some point. 

“The statistics are alarming. Half of all small-to-midsize businesses experience cyberattacks, and 60% of them go out of business within six months of being attacked.” 

When it comes to cyberattacks, small-to-medium-sized businesses are more vulnerable than the big players. Big businesses have traditionally accounted for the vast majority of the cybersecurity market due to their large budgets and dedicated personnel. Smaller organizations quite often simply don’t have the financial resources to protect themselves as effectively, and as a consequence, find themselves unable to defend against attacks.

Did you know that in 2021:

• 85% of breaches involved a human element,
• 61% were due to stolen or compromised user credentials,
• social engineering was observed in over 35% of incidents.

The Internet of Things is Changing the Security Landscape

The rapid development of 5G will enable devices to stay interconnected more than ever before. This will ultimately expand the scope for the Internet of Things and AI, which will certainly provoke a higher rate of cybercrime as more and more activity becomes reliant on technology.

In 2021, there are estimated to be more than 50 billion connected devices in the world (and that number will only continue to grow). This introduces new opportunities for criminals to exploit, but it also presents new security challenges.

As the lines between “work” and “home” continue to blur, people may place more trust in their own IoT-enabled devices than they do in their employer’s network: after all, you’d much rather send a message on your own state-of-the-art cell phone than the old brick they tried to give you in the office, right? This creates new security challenges for organizations. Companies must not only have a robust security infrastructure in place, but they must educate their employees and customers about the potential security risks inherent in using their own devices too.

Organizations and entrepreneurs must make security a priority, with both businesses and individuals needing to understand their security responsibilities – right now.

The Long-Term Cost of a Data Breach

The real price of a cyber incident is not solely quantified with the direct cost of recovering from it, but also the indirect costs of the long-term recovery required for the business to recuperate and get back on its feet. The aftermath can extend for months, or even years, and the costs may include significant expenses that companies don’t even realize initially and certainly were not prepared for. 

In real terms, the cost of a cyberattack includes:

• stolen money 
• lost data
• potentially lost contracts
• additional work of IT department
• legal expenses
• restoration of hacked systems
• loss of productivity
• business disruption
• theft of personal/ financial data
• revenue losses from company/ system downtime
• notification costs
• reputational harm

A Threat to All

The cyber threat is shifting and our adversaries are adapting. Attackers, whether individuals or criminal groups are diverting their attention away from high-profile, high-value targets to smaller, less visible prey. 

The growing prevalence of cybercrime is putting businesses, governments, and individuals at risk around the world. No one can predict where the next cyber heist will take place, yet everyone must be cautious and prepared. The question is not “if”, but “when” you will be hacked.

What Steps Can You Take Next?

To conduct effective assessments, organizations must partner with a recognized certification body or third-party that will carry out regular assessments and provide their results to the organization. 

The auditor can also identify gaps between an organization’s self-assessment and recognized industry assessments and, additionally, can recommend specific cybersecurity improvement priorities, such as implementing specific technology or hiring specific skill sets.

Have you taken the necessary steps to protect your business from malicious users and external threats? Do you have the necessary tools, software, and expertise?
Book a free online consultation with our cyber security experts. 

Sources:
https://www.packetlabs.net/cybersecurity-statistics-2021/
https://www.embroker.com/blog/cyber-attack-statistics/
https://www.fundera.com/resources/small-business-cyber-security-statistics

Author: Przemysław Szczurek

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