Exploits
a16z Crypto has called for decentralized finance protocols to shift from 'code is law' to 'spec is law' to enhance security amid rising exploits. In a January 11 post, senior researcher Daejun Park advocated for standardised specifications and invariant checks to prevent hacks. This approach aims to mature the $168 billion sector by hard-coding safety guarantees.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Players of the open-world RPG Where Winds Meet have discovered ways to trick the game's AI-powered NPCs into granting side quest rewards without solving riddles. By using simple chat tricks like claiming to know answers or repeating NPC dialogue, players can bypass challenges. The game, released last month, has already attracted two million players in its first day.