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Last Mile of Blockchains: RPC and Node-as-a-Service

By @blockchainize [ 5 Min read ] This paper surveys methods for accessing blockchains, comparing full nodes and third-party services based on integrity, availability, and privacy. Read More.

4 Tactics SaaS Products Use to Nudge Users to Upgrade

By @alexdebecker [ 2 Min read ] Learn how the best-in-class SaaS products nudge their users to upgrade to a (higher) paid plan. Tactics from Buffer, Beehiiv, Grammarly, and more. Read More.

Write on Interaction, Reputation, or Trust, Win up to $6000 in Prizes

By @hackernooncontests [ 7 Min read ] Explore a variety of writing prompts for Theme 2 of the #OptOut Writing Contest. Read More.

Values First, or How to Start Transformation Correctly

By @viktordidenchuk [ 4 Min read ] Discover the key principles for a successful agile transformation, emphasizing the importance of fundamental values, transparency, and continuous improvement. Read More.

Singularity: Streamlining Game Development with a Universal Backend Framework

By @makhorin [ 13 Min read ] Discover how Andrey Makhorin and the team at Pixonic developed Singularity, a universal backend framework for game development. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week?It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it.See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️