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Bitcoin (BTC) started the week on a stable note, trading above $65,800, as transaction fees have significantly decreased following the recent halving event.
This reduction in fees is a stark contrast to the initial aftermath of the halving when medium-priority transactions spiked to over $146, and high-priority transactions reached $170.
According to on-chain data from Mempool.Space, medium-priority transactions are now costing $8.48, while high-priority transactions cost $9.32. This is a significant drop from the fees seen immediately after the halving.
The hashprice index, a metric created by Luxor to quantify how much a miner can expect to earn from a specific quantity of hashrate, has also experienced a decline. It has dropped from $182.98 per hash/day to $81, which is below the pre-halving level.
Bitcoin miners had anticipated that the halving would significantly impact their revenue. To counteract this, the Runes protocol, designed by Casey Rodarmor to create fungible tokens on Bitcoin, went live at the time of the halving. The protocol was expected to generate significant on-chain activity, potentially offsetting the revenue loss for miners.
However, in the days following the halving, the floor prices for the runestone NFT collection have dropped by nearly 50% in the last 24 hours, with a floor price of around 0.037 BTC, according to Magic Eden. On the other hand, ordinal collections like Bitcoin Pullets and NodeMonkes have seen increases of 11% and 8%, respectively, as per CoinGecko data.
It is important to note that while these ordinal collections generate considerable transaction fees, they do not appear to be the same level of revenue source that many had hoped the Runes protocol would be for miners.
The development follows crypto miners stockpiling near-record amounts of Bitcoin, hoping the token will rise in value and offset a drop in new supply that will cut the rewards for verifying transactions in half. The Bitcoin mining industry was also in the spotlight in mid-March, when President Joe Biden’s proposed 30% tax on crypto mining power faced criticism for potentially harming the industry and erasing investor wealth.
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Stellar Blade’s rating by Japan’s Computer Entertainment Rating Organization has drawn pushback from an Electronic Arts executive with implications that publisher’s game, Dead Space’s 2023 remake, faced an unfair double standard.
The criticism comes as Stellar Blade known for its stylish presentation, violence, and a provocatively dressed female protagonist, cleared CERO rating without losing any content to censors.
Fans anticipating the PlayStation exclusive action adventure had been concerned Stellar Blade’s presentation would be controversial enough that the ratings board would demand changes. Not so. Stellar Blade was given a CERO D rating, the second strictest in that country, which permits anyone age 17 or over to buy the game.
But Dead Space’s remake was not even given a rating when it was reviewed last year, meaning that game is unavailable for sale, at least officially.
Japan’s ratings board can seriously alter a publisher’s sales plans
Shaun Noguchi, Electronic Arts’ general manager for Japan, took to X to complain their game got comparatively heavy handed treatment for having roughly the same level of violent content.
“The Stellar Blade demo was really fun and absolutely action packed,” Noguchi said on Sunday, according to a translation. “However, CERO, you denied our Dead Space a rating because it included cross-sections of severed body parts and internal organs, but here we have both cross-sections and insides on display [in Stellar Blade] passed off with a CERO D rating. I find this hard to accept.”
Dead Space, first published in 2008, is a sci-fi survival horror game in which the player protagonist does battle with hideous space monsters, using a laser cutting tool in some cases to dismember his foes before they can attack. The game is rated M (17 and older only) according to North America’s Entertainment Software Ratings Board, and PEGI-18 by Europe’s Pan European Game Information.
Stellar Blade is published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and developed by South Korea-based Shift Up, which went on social media over the weekend to say the game had passed review in all territories with no censorship. The PlayStation 5 exclusive launches on April 26.
A recent demo of the game released in March posted some surprisingly strong playership numbers, even rivaling Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s demo performance and suggesting PlayStation has a big hit on its hands.
Featured image via EA Motive
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Recently we covered a Fortnite leaked roadmap for the rest of 2024 that featured Billie Eilish as one of the forthcoming headline acts in Fortnite Festival. At the time the leak was just that, a leak that you should take with a pinch of salt, but we also pointed out that if there was any truth to the rumors it would need to be announced soon as the new Festival headliner was due to be unveiled.
Guess what, Billie Eilish has just posted that she is to headline Fortnite Festival on on 23rd April – er yes that is tomorrow.
The official Fortnite account immediately reposted Bille’s post on X and now we have just a short period of time to get ready and get our Festival Pass in order to be ready for her arrival.

Fortnite Festival Main Stage: 4.23.24 pic.twitter.com/dxaQBsqD4A
— billie eilish (@billieeilish) April 22, 2024

Eilish fans were immediately delighted with the news with many responding with comments such as, “Buying it as soon as its Up” and “Skin looks fire I’m definitely getting this.”
indeed there was plenty of positivity for the Billie Eilish skin which you can see above with people saying they though it was one of the best skins to date.
Regarding the rest of the roadmap, we are still going to say that you probably need to take the other things unveiled in the leaked roadmap with the same pinch of salt, but more inclined to say now if they do not appear it will be because of changed plans, rather than a fake leak.
Billie Eilish’’s arrival in Fortnite coincides with the announcement of her new album which is due to land on May 17th so the timing is perfect for all concerned.
Meanwhile, a further big tease for Fortnite earlier today when it was revealed that farming, amongst a host of other things may well be coming to Lego Fortnite before too long – you can read all about that right here too.
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BlockDAG is rapidly gaining prominence, ranking alongside Solana, Avalanche, Cardano, Binance, and Uniswap among the top 6 leading cryptos of 2024. The buzz around an upcoming lunar keynote display, its novel DAG technology, and an effective presale campaign fuel this rise. 
Each phase of BlockDAG’s presale has shown a steady price increase, with projections suggesting significant future returns, placing BlockDAG at the forefront of market innovation and investment appeal.
1. BlockDAG’s Significant 500% Market Growth
BlockDAG is quickly emerging as a key player in the crypto market, driven by its cutting-edge technology and strategic developments. The updated Whitepaper V2 explains how its Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology differentiates it from traditional blockchains by solving scalability issues effectively. 
A recent lunar keynote teaser has stirred excitement and anticipation within the community, underscoring BlockDAG’s innovative marketing approach. Presale prices have surged from $0.005 in Batch 9 to $0.006 in Batch 10, indicating a potential 500% return for early investors.
BlockDAG continues its upward climb with impressive presale figures, having raised $19.3 million and another $2.2 million from miner sales. Its market value is increasing steadily, reflecting strong investor confidence and demand. 

2. Solana’s Performance and Scalability
Solana continues to be a robust platform for decentralized applications, thanks to its high-speed blockchain capable of processing up to 50,000 transactions per second at minimal cost. Combining Proof of Stake and Proof of History, Solana scales efficiently while remaining user-friendly, attracting both developers and investors with its potent capabilities. 
The anticipated listings on prominent exchanges like KuCoin and CoinEx, with a target price of $0.05, suggest a whopping 4900% potential increase. Moreover, experts predict that BlockDAG’s price could hit $10 by 2025, highlighting its enormous growth prospects and making it a prime candidate for those seeking a crypto with exponential potential.
3. Avalanche’s Advanced Technology
Avalanche boasts a high-performance layer 1 blockchain that processes over 4,500 transactions per second and is compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine projects. Its architecture facilitates easy interoperability and seamless migration from Ethereum, positioning it as an attractive platform for developers needing scalability.

4. Cardano’s Robust infrastructure
Cardano offers a secure and scalable framework for dApps and smart contracts. It is recognised for its dual-layer architecture, which enhances transaction flexibility and efficient contract execution. Emphasising sustainability and backed by peer-reviewed research, Cardano is a forward-thinking choice for environmentally conscious blockchain solutions.
5. Binance Coin’s Wide-Ranging Utility
Binance Coin, the proprietary token of the largest global cryptocurrency exchange, serves various purposes within the Binance ecosystem. Its deflationary policy through regular token burns, combined with its role in the Binance Smart Chain, increases its utility and attractiveness both as a transaction medium and an investment. 

6. Uniswap’s Dominance in Decentralised Exchange
Uniswap leads the decentralized exchange landscape with its innovative liquidity pool model, which allows for trading without a traditional order book. Recent technological enhancements have further optimized trade efficiency, securing its position at the forefront of the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.
Synthesizing Insights
As we analyze the leading cryptocurrencies of 2024, BlockDAG emerges as a standout for its technological innovation and impressive presale achievements, including an impressive $19.3 million raised. Its strategic plans for exchange listings and the potential for a 4900% increase for early investors mark BlockDAG as an attractive investment opportunity for those seeking significant growth in the cryptocurrency space.

Explore investment opportunities with BlockDAG now!
Website: https://blockdag.network
Presale: https://purchase.blockdag.network
Telegram: https://t.me/blockDAGnetworkOfficial
Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7BxghMVyu 
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Social media apps have been seizing the opportunity to incorporate artificial intelligence since the technology’s rapid expansion. The popular platform Snapchat is among those making the most of it with its young demographic, who use it to engage with each other through sharing stories, direct messages, and multimedia photo and video content.
Last year it introduced a new generative AI chatbot called “My AI” designed to help users with various tasks through their messaging section in the Snapchat app. Despite it making strides, the feature hasn’t been well received as it doesn’t appear to have any real functionality that is helpful for the user. It’s even glitched and posted to its own Snapchat story.
Instead, the company is doubling down on the feature by recently integrating sponsored links into My AI’s responses to further monetize the chatbot.

snapchat ai glitch?? Ai is finally taking over pic.twitter.com/yfqOE3YPcm
— riva (@bieisbreathin) August 16, 2023

What is Snapchat’s My AI?

Snapchat is a messaging app that works on the premise that users can share Snaps that only appear for a matter of seconds before disappearing from users’ screens. These ‘Snaps’ can be sent directly to another person, or it can be posted on their own ‘Story’ so that all their contacts can view it.
Its new AI chatbot, called “My AI,” can answer burning trivia questions, offer advice on the perfect gift for a best friend’s birthday, help plan a hiking trip for a long weekend, or even suggest what to make for dinner.
When a user asks it a question, My AI sifts through its available databases, collects data, and constructs a reply. As users interact with My AI, it learns and adapts its responses to more closely align with their interests and interactions.
Snapchatters can also send feedback to developers by long pressing on any response from My AI to share more on what they’d like to see more or less of while it continues to train its algorithm. Like many outfits, My AI is powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology, with additional safety enhancements and controls unique to Snapchat. All the content shared with My AI is stored until it is deleted by the user.
The function hasn’t been rolled out to everyone yet. But if it’s available, users can find My AI on their Chat screen. Swipe right from the Camera screen to open the Chat screen to try it out.
How to delete data from Snapchat
Users can delete content sent to My AI in their Chat within 24 hours. They can also erase past content shared with My AI by following these steps:

Tap the Profile icon and then tap the to access Settings.
Scroll down to “Privacy Controls”.
Select ‘Clear Data’.
Choose ‘Clear My AI Data’ and confirm.

Alternatively,

Tap the Profile icon and then tap the to access Settings.
Scroll down to “Account Actions”.
Select ‘Clear My AI Data’ and confirm.

It should be noted that while these actions will lead Snapchat to erase the data from previous conversations with My AI, they will not affect data from other interactions with My AI.
“By selecting confirm, data from your past conversations with My AI will be deleted from our systems, but this will not include visible or saved content, including where you’ve @mentioned My AI in other conversations,” Snapchat states.
To remove data from any conversation that involved My AI, the Snapchatter needs to delete the specific conversation where My AI was mentioned by long-pressing on it.
How do you turn off Snapchat’s My AI?
Alarmingly, Snapchat’s AI bot can watch a person’s Snapchat Stories by default. Although Snapchat does not explicitly state that My AI can watch users’ stories, a toggle button found under My AI’s privacy settings indicates that it can access them.
According to their help section, content shared with My AI, including users’ locations if they have shared that information with Snapchat, is used by My AI to deliver relevant and useful responses to their requests, such as recommendations for nearby places. Additionally, this data may be used by Snap to enhance its products and personalize users’ experiences, including the advertisements they see.
To turn off access to stories, Go to the Chats tab > Tap and hold the My AI banner > Click on Privacy Settings > Toggle off “My story.”
Upgrading to Snapchat+ to remove My AI
If a user has Snapchat+, they can easily unpin or remove My AI completely. However, if they do not have this subscription, their options are limited to deleting and clearing the data sent to My AI.
The membership costs $3.99 per month or $29.99 per year and provides users with exclusive features such as experimental, pre-release features, custom app icons, chat wallpapers, custom story expiration, and more. In this case, all you have to do is hold on to My AI in Chat > Tap “Chat Settings” > Tap “Clear from Chat Feed.”
As of December 2023, Snapchat+ reached an impressive seven million paid subscribers, but it remains to be seen whether they will remove My AI.
Featured image: Canva / Ideogram
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