Cryptocurrency

What if your laptop could contribute to the AI revolution while earning you passive income? This is becoming a reality that projects like Kuzco are bringing to life through distributed LLM (Large Language Model) inference on the blockchain. In fact, it was exciting enough for me to build an AI mining rig . The GPU Dilemma: Untapped Potential A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized processor designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, making it essential for rendering graphics and accelerating complex computation. ...

I recently dove headfirst into the wild world of AI crypto mining. What is that you ask? It’s a relatively new concept of running AI requests on a global network of home computers, using the blockchain to secure operations and reward participants. My weapon of choice? A custom-built rig optimized to process Llama 3 8B inferences using the Kuzco platform on Solana . Specs Case: Lian Li Dynamic EVO XL (Warning: it’s heavy) CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (Cooled by the monstrous Noctua NH-D15 ) Motherboard: ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) Graphics Card: ASUS GeForce RTX 4090 RAM: 128GB (Two 64GB kits ) Storage: 2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD Power Supply: Seasonic Focus V3 GX-1000 Case Fans: Lian Li UNI Fan SL-Infinity 120 (2x 3 packs) What I Wish I Knew Before I Started It’s been 15 years since I last built a PC. Here’s what I learned: ...

How do you keep your crypto and NFTs safe? Here are my recommendations in 2024. metal seed phrase wallets never store your seed phrase in a computer, phone, photo, or any digital interface. even for your hot wallet! use a method like this if you don’t want to trust in a piece of paper. expensive and convenient (no hammering or engraving required) Billfodl , seems to be the highest quality ($100) KeyStone Metal Wallet ($60) cheap and manual route more suitable for hot wallet seed phrases requires any metal engraver, I got a Dremel Rotary Tool ($24) steel wallet plates , currently 6 plates for $16 hardware wallet Ledger Nano S Plus still seems like the easiest bet for the price, it’s compatible with Metamask, Phantom, Temple, and pretty much any browser extension wallet that exists (~$80)

the simplest narrative I have seen to explain tokens, nfts, and crypto: web 1.0 was read-only web 2.0 was read/write web 3.0 is read/write/own traditional web 2.0 platforms like reddit, twitter, facebook, and instagram own your friendships, messages, connections, ad views, and data. they provide use of their platform in return. the next era of apps will use tokens to bootstrap new networks, giving users the ability to own their data and take it with them to whichever app or network best fits their needs. this is not possible without the use of the blockchain. ...