The influence of Web3 on Cryptography and vice versa. Web3 is the evolution of the current Web, where it is expected that control of data and user privacy will be under their own power. Blockchain technology is an important part of Web3 and has proven to be useful in creating decentralized applications, smart contracts, and digital currencies. Cryptography is
Unlock Achievements and Unlock Science: How Gamification Can Boost Volunteer Distributed Computing Volunteer distributed computing projects are like the unsung heroes of the scientific community. They're like the nerdy kids in high school who always do their homework, but nobody really notices. These projects have been around for ages, and they've contributed a lot to scientific research. However, they often lack the
Volunteer Distributed Computing: Tapping into the Potential of PC Gaming Communities In recent years, volunteer distributed computing has emerged as a powerful tool for solving complex scientific problems, from protein folding to climate modeling. This approach relies on harnessing the idle computing power of individuals' personal computers, which can be combined to create a virtual supercomputer. With millions of people around
Gaming and Scientific Computing: A Collaboration for Impact In recent years, both gaming and volunteer scientific distributed computing communities have gained significant traction as popular ways to engage in virtual activities that benefit society. While these two communities may seem vastly different, they actually have the potential to work together to make a meaningful impact. Firstly, let's talk
News Coming soon This is boidlog, a brand new site by boid.com that's just getting started. Things will be up and running here shortly, but you can subscribe in the meantime if you'd like to stay up to date and receive emails when new content is published!