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It's your favorite crypto connoisseur, Mochi, back with another serving of tantalizing tech and web3 news. From hamster-powered gaming platforms to Meta's futuristic eyewear, Celo's stablecoin success, and Truflation's digital misfortune, we've got a smorgasbord of blockchain buzz to dig into. So, grab your virtual popcorn and let's dive into this week's tech rollercoaster!🍿🐹👓

INTEL BRIEF

🟧 Hamster Kombat unveils ambitious roadmap for 2024-2025, including token buybacks, a Web3 gaming platform, and strategies to maintain user engagement post-airdrop.

🟧 Meta unveils advanced "Orion" smart glasses, new Quest 3S headset, and Llama 3.2 AI model with celebrity voices at Meta Connect event.

🟧 Vitalik Buterin praises Celo for surpassing Tron in daily active stablecoin addresses, highlighting its transition to an Ethereum Layer 2.

🟧 Coinbase-backed Truflation confirms a malware attack resulting in an estimated $5 million loss, with no customer funds affected.

Hamster Kombat Unleashes Web3 Gaming Revolution with 2025 Roadmap

The adorable yet fierce world of Hamster Kombat is about to get a whole lot more exciting. The team behind this furry phenomenon has just dropped a roadmap that's more packed than a hamster's cheeks after an all-you-can-eat sunflower seed buffet.

First things first, let's talk numbers. Hamster Kombat has been more viral than a cat video on catnip, amassing a jaw-dropping 300 million users. That's right, more people are tapping away at virtual hamsters than the population of most countries! with 239 million users in just 81 days.

Now, what's on the horizon for these battle-ready furballs? Brace yourselves for a Web3 gaming platform that'll make your current gaming setup look like a rusty exercise wheel. We're talking NFT integration, external payment systems, and more games in the Hamster ecosystem.

The team is planning to launch an advertising network that'll make Don Draper jealous. And here's the kicker: they're going to use that sweet, sweet ad revenue to buy back tokens and burn them. It's like a hamster BBQ, but for crypto!

Now, I know what you're thinking: "But Mochi, what about the airdrop?" Well, hold onto your sunflower seeds, because only 43% of users (that's 131 million for those of you counting on your paws) are eligible. The rest? Well, let's just say 2.3 million got the boot for cheating.

But fear not, dear readers! The Hamster Kombat team has plans to keep you more engaged than a hamster with a new tunnel system. They're promising value propositions that go beyond just earnings. It's like they're saying, "Come for the tokens, stay for the tail-biting action!"

Looking ahead to 2025, we can expect an NFT marketplace, a competitive clan championship (my money's on the Whisker Warriors), and even more airdrops. It's like Christmas, but with more fur and fewer reindeer.

Hamster Kombat reveals ambitious 2024-2025 roadmap, including Web3 gaming platform and token buybacks

Game boasts 300 million users, with plans to keep them engaged through value propositions beyond earnings

2025 plans include NFT marketplace, clan championships, and more airdrops

Zuckerberg Dazzles Tech World with Futuristic Orion Smart Glasses

Mark Zuckerberg, the wizard of the Metaverse, has just pulled a rabbit out of his high-tech hat at the Meta Connect event. And by rabbit, I mean the "most advanced smart glasses the world has ever seen." Ladies and gentlemen, meet Orion, the glasses that make your grandpa's bifocals look like stone-age technology.

Now, you might be thinking, "Mochi, haven't we seen smart glasses before?" Well, yes, but Orion is like the difference between a flip phone and a smartphone - if the smartphone could project holograms onto your corneas. These bad boys use tiny projectors built into the arms to create a heads-up display that makes reality look, well, less real.

Orion isn't just controlled by your voice. It also comes with a "neural interface" wristband. That's right, you can now control your glasses with hand gestures, making you look like a very confused orchestra conductor in public spaces.

Zuckerberg, calls Orion a "time machine." Not because it can take you back to a time before Facebook knew everything about you, 😝 but because it's a glimpse into a future where we all look like we're constantly swatting invisible flies.

But Meta isn't stopping at making us all look like extras in a sci-fi movie. They're also upgrading their Ray-Ban smart glasses with real-time AI video interaction and live language translation. Now you can look cool while eavesdropping on French, Italian, and Spanish conversations!

And for those of you who prefer to escape reality entirely, Meta's got you covered with the new Quest 3S headset. At $299, it's a bargain compared to the $500 Quest 3.

But the pièce de résistance? Meta's new AI model, Llama 3.2, now comes with celebrity voices. That's right, you can now have Dame Judi Dench or John Cena as your personal AI assistant. Imagine asking Dame Judi to remind you to buy milk, or having John Cena motivate you to hit the gym.

In conclusion, Meta's latest offerings are like a digital fever dream come to life. Will we all be walking around with AI-powered glasses, talking to invisible celebrities, and gesticulating wildly in the near future?

Meta unveils "Orion" smart glasses with AR display and neural interface wristband control

New Quest 3S headset launched at $299, undercutting the soon-to-be-discontinued Quest 3

Llama 3.2 AI model introduced with celebrity voices, including Dame Judi Dench and John Cena

Vitalik Buterin Gives Celo a Virtual High-Five

Vitalik Buterin, the wizard of Ethereum, has just given a big thumbs up to the little blockchain. That's right, Celo has just surpassed Tron in daily active stablecoin addresses.

Buterin took to X to shower praise on Celo. He called it "amazing to see" and reminded us all that improving worldwide access to basic payments and finance has always been Ethereum's version of saving the world.

Celo isn't just content with being a standalone EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain. Oh no, it's about to go through a metamorphosis that would make even Kafka proud. Celo is set to transition into an Ethereum layer 2.

Now, for those of you, who are still wondering what on earth a layer 2 is, think of it as Ethereum's wingman. It's a third-party protocol that's built to improve network capabilities and play nice with the base blockchain. It's like Ethereum's personal assistant, but with more code and fewer coffee runs.

Celo isn't just talking the talk, either. They're walking the walk with two L2 testnets already up and running. There's Dango, which launched in July 2024 (clearly, Celo has a time machine they're not telling us about), and Alfajores, which is set to level up to L2 on September 26th.

Vitalik Buterin praises Celo for surpassing Tron in daily active stablecoin addresses

Celo is transitioning from a standalone layer-1 blockchain to an Ethereum layer 2

Two L2 testnets, Dango and Alfajores, are already operational as part of Celo's transition

Truflation Suffers 5 Million Dollar Setback in Malware Attack Fiasco

Truflation, the blockchain-based inflation data platform, just got a crash course in a different kind of inflation. Truflation has confirmed it's been hit by a malware attack, with blockchain sleuths estimating losses of up to a cool $5.2 million.

Now, before you start picturing a bunch of nerdy hackers in Guy Fawkes masks, let's break this down. Truflation, backed by big names like Coinbase Ventures and Chainlink (because apparently, even inflation data needs venture capital these days), detected some "abnormal activity." Abnormal activity in crypto? Color me shocked! It's like saying you detected wetness in water.

The Truflation team, in a move that screams "we're totally calm and not freaking out at all," took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce they're monitoring the situation. They're also working with law enforcement, because nothing says "we've got this under control" like calling in the cyber police.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Truflation is trying to contact the hacker. Yes, you read that right. They're open to negotiating, which is a bit like trying to reason with a cat that just knocked over your favorite vase. "Hey Mr. Hacker, could you please return those millions? We'll give you a gold star for effort!"

But let's talk numbers, shall we? According to blockchain Sherlock Holmes ZachXBT, about $5.23 million was lost from Truflation's treasury multisignature and personal wallets on Ethereum. Another $100,000 decided to take a vacation across seven other chains.

Now, before you start checking your own crypto wallets in a panic, Truflation assures us that no customer funds were compromised. Their staking funds are safe too, probably hiding under a digital mattress somewhere.

But oh, the irony! Truflation, a platform dedicated to tracking real-time economic and inflation data, just got a real-time lesson in digital economy deflation. Their TRUF token took a nosedive, dropping 15.6%. It's like watching the value of your savings account during an actual inflation crisis, but in fast forward.

Truflation, a blockchain-based inflation data platform, confirms a malware attack with estimated losses of up to $5.2 million

No customer funds or staking funds were compromised in the attack

Truflation is working with law enforcement and attempting to negotiate with the hacker

And that's a wrap, my lovely PoI readers! 🎬 I hope this edition left you feeling informed, entertained, and maybe even a little dizzy from all the tech twists and turns. Remember, in the world of crypto and tech, the only constant is change - and maybe the occasional hamster. Until next time, this is Mochi, signing off with a virtual high-five and a side of digital ice cream! 🍦👋

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