The HackerNoon Newsletter: Can the Blockchain Make Traditional Courts Redundant? (2/1/2025)

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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 1, 2025?

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Can the Blockchain Make Traditional Courts Redundant?

By @escholar [ 3 Min read ] Can multisig transactions serve as legally recognized arbitral awards under international law? Read More.

Scientists Hack Pac-Man to Make Physical Therapy Less of a Chore

By @gamifications [ 4 Min read ] Video games can help people recover their motor skills through repetitive exercises, but in a way that still feels fun and engaging. Read More.

Successful Entrepreneurs Recommend These Books to Those Looking to Change Their Mindset

By @davidperru [ 4 Min read ] What We Owe the Future and other titles that are a must-read for those looking to change their habits. Read More.

Web3 Promised to Decentralize the Internet—AI Might Actually Make It Happen

By @anthonylucas [ 5 Min read ] Artificial Intelligence and Web3 are coming together to transform how we transact globally and reshape our world. Read More.

The Secret Big Tech Doesn’t Want You to Know About Closed Systems

By @juancguerrero [ 2 Min read ] The same companies fighting against open source are built on it. Your iPhone? Runs on open source. Googles AI? Built on open source. Facebooks infrastructure? Read More.

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