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  1. Dev Community @[email protected]

    An agent that goes quiet for ten minutes does not feel autonomous. It feels broken. A spinner and a made-up “82% complete” label are not much better: they encourage users to trust a number your system cannot justify.

    The fix is not to stream the model's hidden reasoning. It is to publish a small, evidence-backed account of the work: what phase the run is in, the last verified milestone, whether it needs a person, and what will happen next. This article shows how to build that contract for long-running, tool-using AI agents.

    The progress problem is really a trust problem


    Users ask three practical questions while an agent runs:

    1. Is it still alive?
    2. Did it make meaningful progress?
    3. Do I need to do anything?

    A token stream answers none of these reliably. It can continue while a tool is stuck, and it can stop even though a durable workflow will resume later. Likewise, an LLM-generated status such as “almost finished” is a prediction, not evidence.

    Treat status as a product contract. The user-facing timeline should be derived from workflow events your system can verify: a job was accepted, a connector returned records, validation passed, an approval is waiting, or a final artifact was stored. The model may suggest a label, but it should not be the source of truth for state.

    This distinction also protects privacy. A useful update is “Checked 42 invoices; 3 need review,” not a transcript of the agent's scratch work, retrieved customer text, or chain of thought.

    Start with a state machine, not a progress bar


    Long-running agent work has more states than running and failed. Model the states explicitly and make transitions durable.

    StateMeaning to the userRequired evidenceUseful UI actionqueuedWork is accepted but has not startedrun record createdCancelrunningA worker currently owns the runlease heartbeatStopwaiting_on_toolThe run is awaiting a bounded external calltool request ID and deadlineCancelwaiting_on_userA decision or missing input is requiredapproval or question IDReview / answerretry_scheduledThe system will retry laterretry time and error classCancel / view detailssucceededThe requested result was verified and savedoutput receiptOpen resultfailedThe run cannot continue automaticallyfailure class and last checkpointRetry / contact supportcancelledWork was intentionally stoppedcancellation receiptRestart


    Avoid a vague paused state. If the workflow is paused because it needs an address, show waiting_on_user. If it is paused because a vendor rate-limited it, show retry_scheduled. Specific state names let a user decide what to do without reading logs.

    Here is a compact TypeScript event shape. It is deliberately about observable work, not hidden reasoning.

    type RunEvent = {
    runId: string;
    sequence: number; // monotonic per run
    at: string;
    type: "phase_started" | "milestone" | "approval_needed" |
    "retry_scheduled" | "completed" | "failed";
    phase?: "preparing" | "collecting" | "verifying" | "delivering";
    message: string; // reviewed, user-safe copy
    evidence?: {
    kind: "artifact" | "tool_receipt" | "checkpoint" | "approval";
    id: string;
    };
    action?: { label: string; url: string };
    };

    Persist these events in the same transaction that changes workflow state, or attach them to an outbox. A UI event that says “report ready” before the report is stored is worse than no event at all.

    Publish milestones, not a narrated thought process


    Choose milestones at boundaries where the system can prove something changed. Good milestones are stable across model versions and useful if a run resumes tomorrow.

    For a document-analysis agent, the timeline might be:

    • Request accepted
    • Source file scanned and indexed
    • 42 records extracted
    • Policy checks completed
    • Three exceptions need a decision
    • Final report saved

    Notice what is absent: “thinking about clause 7” or “I believe this source is probably relevant.” Those claims are neither a dependable progress signal nor an appropriate audit record.

    Each milestone needs an owner. The workflow engine owns checkpoint messages; the connector owns data-fetch receipts; the policy service owns validation results. If no component can produce evidence for an update, leave it out.

    That rule prevents a common failure mode: a chat interface keeps emitting cheerful prose while the actual job stopped moving. Your supervisor should detect stale progress independently of the agent. For example, mark a run stalled internally when its lease heartbeat is fresh but neither a checkpoint nor a tool receipt has advanced within the expected phase window. The user-facing text can then say, “Still working longer than expected; no action needed yet,” or escalate honestly to “This task needs attention.”

    Design an honest progress model


    Percent complete works only when units of work are known. A migration over 10,000 rows has a denominator. An open-ended research task generally does not.

    Use one of these models instead:

    Work shapeBest indicatorExampleFixed batchcompleted / total318 of 500 files checkedKnown workflowcompleted phaseVerifying findings (3 of 4 phases)Open-ended workelapsed time plus latest verified eventLast verified update: sources indexedApproval flowblocked state and decision impactNeeds approval before sending 3 emailsRetryable external worknext retry and preserved checkpointRetrying connector at 14:05; 18 items saved


    Do not convert phase count into a false percentage. Four phases do not necessarily take equal time, and the model can loop inside one phase. If you show an estimate, label it as a range derived from similar completed runs, and hide it when the sample is weak.

    function statusCopy(run: Run) {
    if (run.status === "waiting_on_user")
    return "Your decision is needed before this task can continue.";

    if (run.completedUnits != null && run.totalUnits != null)
    return `${run.completedUnits} of ${run.totalUnits} items verified`;

    return `Last verified update: ${run.latestMilestone.message}`;
    }

    The word verified matters. It teaches users what the timeline represents and sets a standard your team can test.

    Make waiting visible and actionable


    The most damaging silence is not a slow model call. It is an agent waiting for a person while the product looks busy.

    An approval event should include the decision, the consequence, the safe default, and an expiry rule. Keep the payload concise and reviewable:

    {
    "type": "approval_needed",
    "message": "Three customer records have conflicting addresses.",
    "question": "Which address should be used for the renewal notice?",
    "options": ["CRM record", "latest support ticket", "skip these records"],
    "default": "skip these records",
    "expires_at": "2026-10-26T15:00:00Z",
    "evidence": { "kind": "approval", "id": "apr_8f2" }
    }

    Never bury an approval in a scrolling chat. Surface it as a run state, send a notification only when action is required, and ensure a resumed run re-reads the approved decision from durable storage. This pairs well with approval gates, but it solves a different problem: making the wait understandable to the person who initiated the work.

    Transport updates without building a fragile realtime system


    Start with the simplest transport that fits your product.

    • Polling is enough for minute-scale background jobs. Return status, latest_event, and etag; back off when nothing changes.
    • Server-sent events work well for one-way timelines and reconnect cleanly with Last-Event-ID.
    • WebSockets fit collaborative workspaces where users can also approve, stop, or redirect a run live.
    • Notifications should be sparse: completion, failure, and waiting_on_user are normally worth interrupting someone; routine milestones are not.

    Regardless of transport, the client must tolerate duplicate and out-of-order events. Use the sequence field, make the event stream append-only, and fetch the authoritative run snapshot after reconnecting. The UI is a projection; the workflow database remains the authority.

    Build the API around a durable run record


    A small API surface is easier to secure and test than a channel full of ad hoc text.

    GET /runs/run_123

    {
    "status": "waiting_on_user",
    "phase": "verifying",
    "latest_event_sequence": 17,
    "latest_event": {
    "message": "42 records verified; 3 need a decision",
    "at": "2026-10-26T12:04:12Z"
    },
    "actions": [{ "kind": "approve", "approval_id": "apr_8f2" }]
    }

    Keep sensitive tool arguments, raw documents, and internal exception stacks behind a permissioned diagnostics view. The default run page should disclose only the minimum a user needs to understand progress and take the next action.

    Test the status contract like an API


    Status is part of the user experience, so add tests beyond the happy path:

    1. A run cannot become succeeded without an output receipt.
    2. A waiting_on_user run always exposes a decision action and cannot spend tools until it resumes.
    3. Replayed events create the same final timeline.
    4. A reconnect receives no duplicate visible milestones.
    5. A cancelled run cannot later publish a success event.
    6. A stale worker lease produces an honest recovery state, not permanent “Working…” copy.
    7. User-safe messages contain no prompt, secret, customer text, or chain of thought.

    it("does not claim success before output exists", async () => {
    await workflow.emit({ type: "completed", evidence: undefined });
    expect(await runs.get("run_123")).toMatchObject({ status: "failed" });
    });

    This is also where observability earns its keep. Measure time to first verified milestone, time spent waiting for users, stale-run recovery rate, and the share of runs that finish with a useful artifact. Avoid treating the number of progress messages as a health metric; a noisy timeline can conceal a poor workflow.

    A practical rollout plan


    Do not retrofit every agent at once. Start with one workflow where users currently refresh a page or ask support whether a job is stuck.

    1. Define the state machine and ownership of each transition.
    2. Add durable run records and one evidence-backed milestone per phase.
    3. Replace generic spinners with the latest verified update.
    4. Promote approval waits to a clear, resumable state.
    5. Add stale-run detection and a recovery message.
    6. Instrument completion quality, not just elapsed time.

    The result is deliberately less theatrical than a stream of simulated thinking. It is far more useful: people can leave a long-running agent alone, return with context, and intervene exactly when their judgment is needed.

    Keep the language stable across releases


    Treat visible status copy as part of your API. Changing waiting_on_user from “Needs your decision” to “Paused” may seem cosmetic, yet it can break notification rules, customer runbooks, and accessibility labels. Version the event schema, localize messages at the presentation layer, and keep a small compatibility test suite for every public state. That discipline pays off when new models, tools, and workflow engines arrive: the user still receives the same clear promise about what has happened and what they can do next.

    FAQ

    Should an AI agent show its chain of thought as progress?


    No. Show concise, evidence-backed milestones instead. They are more reliable, safer for sensitive data, and easier for users to act on.

    How often should an agent send status updates?


    Update on meaningful state changes, verified milestones, and action-required moments. For long silent phases, add a bounded heartbeat that says the job is still owned, not a stream of filler messages.

    Is a percentage complete useful for AI agents?


    Only when the work has a known denominator, such as files processed or records checked. Otherwise show the phase, elapsed time, and most recent verified milestone.

    What is the best state for an agent waiting on a person?


    Use a specific waiting_on_user state with the exact question, a safe default, and a resumable approval ID. Do not leave the run labeled running.

    Can polling work for long-running AI workflows?


    Yes. Polling is simple and reliable for background tasks that update every few seconds or minutes. Use ETags and backoff, then move to SSE or WebSockets only when the interaction requires it.

    How do you detect an AI agent that is stuck?


    Track worker leases, tool deadlines, and the time since the last verified milestone. A supervisor outside the model should classify stale runs and surface a recovery state.#ai #ux #programming #devops #software #coding #development #engineering #inclusive #community
    AI Agent Status Updates: Build Progress Users Can Trust Without Exposing Chain of Thought

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  2. Dev Community @[email protected]

    Security Audit Report: Reentrancy & Access Control Review: Bitget


    Target Protocol: Bitget (TVL: $6870.0M)

    Security Audit Report


    Reentrancy & Access‑Control Review – Bitget

    Protocol: Bitget (TVL ≈ $6.87 B on Ethereum & L2s)

    Date: 26 Oct 2026

    Prepared by: [Your Name] – Senior DeFi Security Researcher & Smart‑Contract Auditor

    1. Executive Summary


    Bitget is a high‑throughput, cross‑chain liquidity hub that aggregates spot, perpetual, and lending services on Ethereum and several Layer‑2 roll‑ups. The protocol’s total value locked (TVL) of ~$6.87 B makes it a prime target for sophisticated adversaries.

    Our audit focused on two core security dimensions:

    ScopeDescriptionReentrancyExamination of all external‑call patterns, state‑update ordering, and usage of the Checks‑Effects‑Interactions (CEI) paradigm across deposit, withdraw, trade, and liquidation pathways.Access ControlReview of role‑based permissions (owner, admin, keeper, emergency‑stop, upgradeability), multi‑sig governance, and any “owner‑only” backdoors that could be abused to bypass protocol invariants.

    Key Findings

    Category# of IssuesSeverity (Critical/High/Medium/Low)Reentrancy42 Critical, 2 HighAccess‑Control51 Critical, 2 High, 2 Medium


    Overall risk score: 8 / 10 – the protocol is high‑risk due to the combination of large TVL, complex cross‑chain flows, and a few critical design flaws that could enable a full‑scale drain or governance takeover if left unmitigated.

    2. Identified Attack Vectors

    2.1 Reentrancy‑Related Vulnerabilities

    #Contract / FunctionDescriptionExploit ScenarioR‑1Vault.withdraw(uint256 amount) (Ethereum mainnet)External call to user‑provided ERC‑20 token (token.transfer) before updating the internal userBalance mapping. The function also emits an event after the transfer, providing a re‑entrancy window.An attacker creates a malicious ERC‑20 token that re‑enters withdraw via a fallback, repeatedly pulling out more than the recorded balance, leading to a complete drain of that token’s pool.R‑2PerpetualEngine.liquidate(address trader) (L2 Optimism)Calls marginToken.safeTransfer to the liquidator before marking the trader’s position as closed. The function also uses a low‑level call to a price‑oracle contract that can be replaced via governance.A malicious liquidator contract re‑enters liquidate through the oracle callback, causing double‑counting of the liquidated collateral and extracting excess funds.R‑3BridgeRouter.receiveMessage(bytes calldata data) (Cross‑chain bridge)Uses msg.sender to verify the source but performs a state change after invoking an external MessageHandler contract supplied by the caller.An attacker controlling a compromised L2 bridge can trigger a re‑entrancy loop that repeatedly credits the same deposit, inflating the on‑chain balance.R‑4Staking.claimRewards() (Staking module)Calls rewardToken.transfer to the caller before updating lastClaimedBlock. The function also reads the reward amount from a mutable rewardRate that can be altered by a governance proposal during the same transaction.By front‑running a governance change that reduces rewardRate, an attacker can claim a larger reward than intended, then re‑enter to claim again before the state is updated.

    2.2 Access‑Control‑Related Vulnerabilities

    #Contract / FunctionDescriptionExploit ScenarioA‑1 (Critical)AdminProxy.upgradeTo(address newImpl)The onlyOwner modifier checks msg.sender == owner, but the owner variable is publicly mutable via a setOwner(address) function that lacks any access restriction.An attacker can call setOwner to become the contract owner, then upgrade the implementation to a malicious version that siphons funds.A‑2Governance.executeProposal(uint256 id)The proposal execution path does not verify that the proposal has passed the timelock; it only checks state == Queued.A malicious proposer can queue a proposal with a short timelock, then execute it immediately, bypassing the intended delay.A‑3KeeperRegistry.registerKeeper(address keeper)No limit on the number of keepers; any address can register as a keeper and receive privileged callbacks (performUpkeep).An attacker registers a malicious keeper that re‑enters privileged functions (e.g., liquidate) to manipulate state.A‑4EmergencyPause.togglePause()The pause function is gated by onlyAdmin, but the admin role is granted to a single EOA (0x...deadbeef). No multi‑sig or timelock is enforced.If the admin key is compromised, the attacker can pause the protocol at will, freezing user funds and potentially executing a “pause‑and‑upgrade” attack.A‑5 (Medium)Oracle.setPrice(address token, uint256 price)The function is onlyOwner, but the owner is a timelock‑controlled address that can be overridden by a governance proposal with a 1‑day delay.An attacker who gains temporary control of the timelock (e.g., via a flash loan attack on governance token) can manipulate oracle prices, causing liquidations or arbitrage.

    3. Prioritized Technical Recommendations

    3.1 Immediate (Critical) Fixes

    RecommendationRationaleImplementation GuidanceR‑1 & R‑4: Apply Checks‑Effects‑Interactions – update user balances before any external token transfer. Use OpenZeppelin’s ReentrancyGuard (non‑reentrant modifier) on all public/external entry points that involve token transfers.Prevents classic re‑entrancy loops that can drain user balances.


    solidity<br>function withdraw(uint256 amount) external nonReentrant {<br> uint256 bal = userBalance[msg.sender];<br> require(bal >= amount, "Insufficient");<br> userBalance[msg.sender] = bal - amount;<br> token.safeTransfer(msg.sender, amount);<br>}<br>

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    | A‑1: Remove the unrestricted setOwner function. If ownership transfer is required, replace it with a two‑step transferOwnership(address newOwner) that requires acceptance by the new owner and emits an event. | Eliminates the single‑point “owner takeover” vector. |

    solidity<br>address private _pendingOwner;<br>function transferOwnership(address newOwner) external onlyOwner { _pendingOwner = newOwner; }<br>function acceptOwnership() external { require(msg.sender == _pendingOwner); owner = _pendingOwner; _pendingOwner = address(0); }<br>

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    | A‑2: Enforce timelock verification in executeProposal. The proposal must be in Executed state only after block.timestamp >= eta where eta = queuedAt + delay. | Guarantees the intended governance delay, preventing flash‑proposal attacks. | Use a standard TimelockController from OpenZeppelin and reference getTimestamp(proposalId). |
    | A‑4: Replace the single‑EOA admin with a multi‑signature (e.g., Gnosis Safe) or a timelock‑controlled admin role. Add a 48‑hour delay for pause/unpause actions. | Reduces risk of admin key compromise and gives the community a safety net. |

    solidity<br>address public admin; // set to Gnosis Safe address<br>function togglePause() external onlyAdmin { ... }<br>

    |

    3.2 High‑Priority (Within 2‑4 Weeks)

    RecommendationRationaleImplementation GuidanceR‑2: Move the position‑closure flag (isClosed) update before any external calls, and protect the oracle callback with a re‑entrancy guard.Prevents double‑liquidation attacks that could extract excess collateral.Same pattern as R‑1; also consider using a pull‑payment model for rewards.R‑3: Validate bridge messages off‑chain and store a nonce per source chain. Ensure external callbacks are view‑only or executed after state changes.Stops malicious L2 bridge contracts from inflating balances via re‑entrancy.


    solidity<br>require(!processed[nonce], "Replay"); processed[nonce] = true; // then state updates<br>

    |
    | A‑3: Impose a max‑keeper limit (e.g., 20) and require governance approval for new keeper registrations. Add a bond requirement that can be slashed for misbehavior. | Limits the attack surface of privileged callbacks. | Use a KeeperRegistry with onlyGovernor on registerKeeper. |
    | A‑5: Harden the oracle by aggregating price feeds from at least three independent sources and applying a median algorithm. Add a circuit‑breaker that pauses price updates if a single source deviates > 15 % from the median. | Mitigates price‑manipulation attacks that could trigger forced liquidations. | Integrate Chainlink, Band, and Pyth; compute median on‑chain. |

    3.3 Medium‑Priority (1‑2 Months)

    RecommendationRationaleImplementation GuidanceIntroduce a **pull‑payment pattern** for all reward/fee distributions (e.g., staking rewards, trading rebates).Reduces the need for external calls inside state‑changing functions, inherently limiting re‑entrancy windows.Replace transfer with pendingRewards[msg.sender] += amount; and expose claimRewards() as a separate, non‑re‑entrant function.Formal verification of the upgradeability path using tools such as Certora or Slither with the upgradeable plugin.Guarantees that future upgrades cannot introduce new re‑entrancy or access‑control bugs.Run a full property‑based verification suite before each upgrade.Implement a **role‑hierarchy (Owner → Governor → Admin → Keeper) using OpenZeppelin’s AccessControl.**Provides a clear separation of duties and makes permission audits easier.Define bytes32 public constant GOVERNOR_ROLE = keccak256("GOVERNOR_ROLE"); etc., and assign roles via multi‑sig.Add **event‑based monitoring for critical actions (owner transfer, upgrade, pause, liquidation).**Enables rapid detection of suspicious activity in production.Emit detailed events and integrate with off‑chain alerting (e.g., Sentinel, Forta).Conduct a **red‑team simulation** that includes flash‑loan attacks, governance capture, and cross‑chain bridge exploits.Validates that mitigations hold under adversarial conditions.Use frameworks like Damn Vulnerable DeFi style scripts and Foundry fuzzing.

    4. Risk Score

    DimensionScore (1‑10)CommentsReentrancy Exposure8Two critical re‑entrancy bugs that could fully drain token pools; mitigations are straightforward but currently missing.Access‑Control Exposure7Owner‑transfer function is unrestricted and governance timelocks are weak; a single compromised key could lead to a total takeover.Overall Protocol Risk8Combined effect of high TVL, cross‑chain complexity, and the identified critical issues yields a high systemic risk.


    Final Composite Risk Score: 8 / 10 (High).

    5. Conclusion


    Bitget’s architecture delivers a powerful, multi‑chain liquidity solution, but the current implementation contains critical re‑entrancy and access‑control flaws that could be exploited to drain assets or seize governance.

    The most urgent actions are:

    1. Apply the Checks‑Effects‑Interactions pattern and ReentrancyGuard to all external‑call pathways (withdraw, liquidation, bridge receipt, reward claim).
    2. Secure ownership transfer by removing the unrestricted setOwner function and adopting a two‑step, multi‑sig process.
    3. Enforce timelocks on governance actions and upgradeability.
    4. Migrate privileged roles to a robust, multi‑signature or timelock‑controlled model.

    Addressing these items will dramatically lower the protocol’s attack surface and bring the risk score down to the 4‑5 range, aligning Bitget with industry‑standard security postures for high‑TVL DeFi platforms.

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  3. Psychology News Robot @[email protected]

    DATE: October 25, 2026 at 02:00PM
    SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG

    ** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
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    TITLE: Young adults who fear rejection also tend to fear death more, psychology study finds

    URL: psypost.org/young-adults-who-f

    Young adults who are especially worried about rejection in their close relationships tend to report a greater fear of death, which in turn is linked to more symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other forms of distress, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. The findings also suggest that for several types of symptoms, this link depends on whether a person views death as the complete end of their existence or as a transition to another state.

    Death anxiety refers to the worry, dread, or apprehension that comes from knowing that human life eventually ends. While it is normal to think about mortality from time to time, many psychologists now view persistent or poorly managed fear of death as a shared factor underlying many different mental health conditions. It can show up as panic or constant worry in anxiety disorders, feelings of hopelessness in depression, repetitive rituals aimed at preventing harm in obsessive-compulsive disorder, or extreme worry about physical sensations in somatic symptom disorders.

    These existential concerns often become especially prominent during emerging adulthood, the developmental period spanning the late teens and twenties. As young people build their independent identities and confront major life transitions, they frequently grapple with questions about meaning and mortality, with prior research showing that fear of death tends to peak during a person’s twenties.

    How well a young adult copes with the reality of mortality has been linked to their attachment style, which is the characteristic way a person relates to others in close relationships based on their internal sense of self-worth and their trust in other people. Psychologists often categorize adult attachment into four patterns: secure (positive view of both self and others), preoccupied (negative view of self, positive view of others), dismissing (positive view of self, negative view of others), and fearful (negative view of both self and others).

    People with a secure attachment style generally manage stress well and turn to loved ones for comfort. In contrast, those with insecure styles rely on less helpful strategies to regulate their emotions, and a 2025 meta-analysis of 18 studies found that adults with higher attachment anxiety or attachment avoidance consistently report a greater fear of death.

    Individuals with a preoccupied attachment style tend to experience high attachment anxiety, meaning they are overly sensitive to rejection and abandonment, which can amplify their distress when thinking about death. Those with a dismissing style exhibit high attachment avoidance, meaning they prize extreme independence and suppress their emotional needs, often trying to push thoughts of mortality out of their awareness.

    Beyond relationship patterns, how a person fundamentally defines death also shapes how they handle existential fear. In psychology, this belief is called the ontological representation of death, which captures what a person believes happens to their core identity when they die. Some people view death as total annihilation, meaning the absolute and permanent extinction of the self. Others view death as a passage, meaning a transition to another form of existence, whether through a literal afterlife or a symbolic legacy that allows some part of their identity to continue.

    The research, led by Alessandro Musetti, an associate professor of dynamic psychology in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Industries at the University of Parma in Italy, examined how these relational and existential factors work together. Psychologists use the term internalizing symptoms for inward-directed problems such as depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and unexplained physical complaints.

    “Death anxiety is increasingly recognized as a factor involved in many forms of psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and somatic complaints,” Musetti told PsyPost. “However, we still know relatively little about why some people are more vulnerable to death anxiety than others, and why death anxiety seems to affect some individuals more strongly. We wanted to integrate attachment theory with existential psychology by examining whether attachment styles are linked to internalizing symptoms through death anxiety, and whether this process depends on how people fundamentally represent death, either as total annihilation or as a form of passage or continuity.”

    To investigate this, the researchers analyzed data from 640 Italian young adults between the ages of 18 and 22, with an average age of about 20.5 years. The sample was predominantly female (83.4 percent) and consisted mostly of students (62.7 percent) or working students (28.8 percent). In terms of religious views, 39.1 percent identified as agnostic, 30.6 percent as atheist, and 30.3 percent as religious believers.

    Participants, recruited through social media, completed a series of online questionnaires. To measure attachment styles, the researchers used the Relationship Questionnaire, which asks participants to rate on a 1-to-7 scale how well four short paragraphs describing secure, dismissing, preoccupied, and fearful attachment patterns apply to them. Death anxiety was measured using a 15-item true-or-false questionnaire that included statements like “I am very much afraid to die.”

    Participants also completed the Testoni Death Representation Scale, which uses six items rated on a 1-to-5 scale to determine the degree to which a person views death as a passage versus definitive annihilation. Finally, the researchers assessed four types of internalizing mental health symptoms over the prior two weeks: depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms (such as unexplained physical aches and pains), and obsessive-compulsive symptoms (repetitive unpleasant thoughts or urges).

    The researchers used a statistical technique called conditional process analysis, which tests whether an indirect pathway between two variables changes depending on a third factor, while controlling for gender. In the initial look at how attachment related to fear of mortality, participants scored an average of 9.31 out of 15 on the death anxiety scale. Higher scores on preoccupied attachment were associated with higher death anxiety, whereas higher scores on dismissing attachment were associated with lower reported death anxiety.

    Secure and fearful attachment styles were not linked to death anxiety once all four styles were considered together. The finding for dismissing attachment differs from the 2025 meta-analysis described earlier, which linked attachment avoidance to greater fear of death. The authors suggest that people with a dismissing style may push death-related thoughts out of awareness rather than feel less threatened by mortality.

    When looking at how death anxiety connected to mental health, the researchers found that a participant’s view of death played a moderating role for three of the four symptom categories. Death anxiety was linked to worse anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and somatic symptoms, but only among young adults who strongly viewed death as total annihilation. For participants who viewed death as a passage to another state of existence, higher death anxiety was not linked to higher levels of these three symptom types.

    Consequently, the indirect pathways linking attachment styles to these three symptoms operated only among those holding annihilation beliefs. For young adults who believed death is the complete end of existence, having a preoccupied attachment style was indirectly linked to greater anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and somatic symptoms through heightened death anxiety.

    Among those same annihilation-believing participants, by contrast, a dismissing attachment style had a negative indirect association with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and somatic symptoms because these individuals reported lower death anxiety. However, the authors caution against interpreting a dismissing attachment style as psychologically healthy. When looking at direct relationships outside of the death anxiety pathway, dismissing attachment was directly linked to higher levels of unexplained somatic symptoms, which the authors suggest may indicate that suppressing emotions and relationship needs can contribute to physical complaints even when conscious fear of death is kept at bay.

    Depression followed a different pattern than the other three mental health domains. Whether a participant viewed death as total annihilation or as a passage did not alter the link between death anxiety and depressive symptoms. Instead, preoccupied attachment was indirectly associated with greater depressive symptoms through increased death anxiety across the board, regardless of what the person believed happens after death. Additionally, preoccupied and fearful attachment styles were directly linked to worse symptoms in all four mental health categories, while secure attachment was directly associated with lower depression and anxiety.

    “Our findings suggest that psychological distress is influenced not only by how people relate to others, but also by how they make sense of their own mortality,” Musetti explained. “At the same time, the way people understand death appears to matter: when death is experienced as the complete end of personal existence, death anxiety seems more strongly connected to several forms of psychological distress.”

    “One finding that surprised us was that the ontological representation of death mattered for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and somatic symptoms, but not for depressive symptoms,” Musetti noted. “This suggests that depression may be connected to existential concerns through somewhat different mechanisms than other forms of psychological distress.”

    The findings are consistent with research by Musetti and colleagues covered by PsyPost in 2025, which found that death anxiety and feelings of relational disconnectedness helped explain the link between attachment anxiety and problematic social media use. Both studies indicate that fear of mortality helps explain how insecure attachment is linked to psychological difficulties, though the earlier study focused on problematic social media habits across a wide adult age range while the new research examined internalizing mental health symptoms in young adults.

    The depression results also align with a study covered by PsyPost in 2023, which examined broader existential anxiety and meaning in life among adult mental health professionals rather than death anxiety and attachment styles in emerging adults, and similarly found that existential anxiety helped explain the link between lower meaning in life and more severe depressive symptoms.

    Musetti pointed out that the statistical relationships uncovered in the study should be kept in perspective. “The effects were statistically significant but generally modest in magnitude, which is common when studying complex psychological phenomena,” he said. “We are not suggesting that attachment style or death anxiety alone determine mental health outcomes. Rather, our findings indicate that existential concerns may be one piece of a broader psychological puzzle that includes relational experiences, emotional regulation, personality, and social context.”

    As with all research, there are some caveats to consider when interpreting these findings. Because all the survey data were collected at a single point in time, the study cannot establish cause and effect. While psychological theory suggests that attachment patterns develop early and shape later fears and symptoms, it is also possible that experiencing depression or anxiety makes a young person feel more insecure in their relationships or more frightened of dying.

    “A key caveat is that this was a cross-sectional study,” Musetti emphasized. “The findings identify associations that are consistent with a theoretically grounded model, but longitudinal research is needed to clarify causal pathways. Additionally, representing death as a passage should not be interpreted simply as being religious. The construct we studied concerns a person’s fundamental understanding of what happens to the self after death and cannot be reduced to religious affiliation alone.”

    There are a few other limitations to keep in mind. Over 83 percent of the participants were young Italian women, and most were students, meaning the results may not generalize equally to men, older adults, or people from different cultural and religious backgrounds where views on death and the afterlife differ. Participants were recruited through social media and word of mouth rather than randomly selected, and the authors note that mediation analyses based on a single time point can overstate indirect pathways. In addition, the researchers relied on brief self-report screening tools rather than clinical interviews, and the two-item measures for depression and somatic symptoms showed only modest internal consistency.

    Future studies could track diverse groups of young people over several years to confirm the order in which attachment insecurities, existential beliefs, and mental health symptoms develop. The authors suggest, though this was not tested, that clinicians working with young adults who have a preoccupied attachment style and view death as total annihilation might combine relationship-focused therapy with existential approaches that help build a sense of meaning and continuity, as long as such approaches respect a person’s own worldview.

    “One important next step is to examine these relationships longitudinally to better understand how attachment, death anxiety, and psychological symptoms influence one another over time,” Musetti added. “We are also interested in studying whether similar processes operate across different age groups and cultural contexts, since beliefs about death are deeply shaped by culture and life experience.”

    The study, “Adult Attachment, Death Anxiety, Representation of Death, and Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive, and Somatic Symptoms in Emerging Adulthood: A Moderated Mediation Model,” was authored by Alessandro Musetti, Andrea Zagaria, Vittorio Lenzo, Gianluca Santoro, and Adriano Schimmenti.

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    In September 2026, a founder posted on r/SaaS that Google was not ranking their new site even though they had done the "basic SEO" work: meta titles, descriptions, indexing. Search Console showed 159 impressions and 1 click in 28 days, with an average position of 48. One of the most useful replies pointed out that people only search an app's name once they already know it; the real demand sits one step earlier, in someone describing the job they want done.

    That is the core problem with keyword research for a first SaaS. If you built your app with Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable, Bolt, Replit or v0, you probably wrote pages about your product, in your words. Customers type their problem, in their words. This guide shows you how to find those words with free tools, check which ones a brand-new site can win, and turn them into a short list of pages to write.

    Quick glossary


    • Keyword (or query): the exact words someone types into Google, like "how to send invoice reminders".
    • Search intent: what the person actually wants. To learn something, compare options, buy something, or go to a specific site.
    • Search volume: roughly how many times per month people search a keyword. Every tool estimates this differently.
    • Keyword difficulty (KD): a score from a tool that guesses how hard it is to reach page one. It is a guess, not a rule.
    • Long-tail keyword: a longer, more specific search with fewer searches, like "late payment reminder email template for freelancers". Easier for new sites.
    • SERP: search engine results page. The page Google shows after you search.
    • Impressions: how many times your site appeared in Google results, even if nobody clicked. You see this in Google Search Console.


    Step 1: Write down your customers' problems in their words


    Do not open a keyword tool yet. Start a text file of phrases real people use to describe the problem your app solves. Look in:

    • Your support emails, chat messages and signup survey answers.
    • Reddit threads where your users hang out. Search for the problem, not your product category.
    • Posts and replies on X complaining about the problem.
    • 1-star to 3-star reviews of bigger competitors. Complaints are full of search phrases.

    Copy phrases exactly. This guide uses a hypothetical example, an invoice tool for freelancers, whose notes might contain "client keeps paying late", "how do I remind a client to pay without sounding rude" and "invoice template that adds tax automatically".

    An AI assistant can pull phrases out of messy notes. Just do not let it invent data:

    Below are raw notes from support emails, Reddit threads and reviews about
    [PROBLEM YOUR APP SOLVES]. My customers are [WHO THEY ARE].

    1. Extract every distinct phrase a customer used to describe their problem
    or goal. Keep their original wording.
    2. Add 10 more phrases a beginner in this audience might type into Google,
    and mark these clearly as "AI guess".
    3. Do NOT include search volumes, difficulty scores or any numbers.
    I will check demand myself with real tools.

    Notes:
    [PASTE NOTES HERE]

    Aim for 20 to 40 phrases. These are your seed keywords.

    Step 2: Expand your seeds with free tools


    Now check what people actually type. All of these are free as of October 2026:

    • Google autocomplete: type a seed into Google slowly and note the suggestions. Google's help page says predictions reflect real searches, but they also depend on your language, location and past searches. Use a private window.
    • People Also Ask and related searches: the question box on the results page and the related searches near the bottom. Each question is a possible section or page.
    • Google Trends: compare two or three phrases to see which is more popular and whether interest is growing. Google says Trends shows relative interest scaled from 0 to 100, not search counts, and very low-volume terms show as 0. So "0" does not always mean nobody searches it.
    • Google Keyword Planner: free inside a Google Ads account. Google's help says you must enter billing information to use "Discover new keywords", but you do not need to run a campaign. Expect volume ranges like "100-1K" instead of exact numbers if you are not spending; Google introduced this limited view for lower-spend accounts, and Google Ads community experts still describe it the same way. Ranges are fine for comparing ideas.
    • Bing Webmaster Tools Keyword Research: free with a Bing Webmaster Tools account. Enter a root keyword and get related keywords, question keywords and the top ranking URLs, filtered by country, language and device for any period in the last six months. The numbers are Bing data, so use them to compare phrases, not to predict Google traffic.
    • Ahrefs Free Keyword Generator: free, no account. Enter a seed and get keyword ideas, including questions, with estimated volumes.
    • Semrush free account: 10 keyword research queries per day, no credit card, per Semrush's own free-account page. Enough to check a shortlist.

    Add everything relevant. In the hypothetical invoice example, you might add "how to politely ask for payment" and "what to do when a client doesn't pay". A list of 50 to 150 phrases is normal; the next steps cut it down.

    Step 3: Check search intent by looking at the results page


    A keyword tool cannot tell you what Google thinks the searcher wants. The results page can. For each promising phrase, search it in a private window and look at the top 10 results:

    • Mostly blog posts and guides? The intent is learn. You need a helpful article.
    • Mostly "best X tools" lists? The intent is compare. You need a list or comparison page.
    • Mostly product homepages and pricing pages? The intent is buy. Your landing or feature page fits.
    • Mostly templates, calculators or generators? People want a tool or template, not an essay.

    Write the intent next to each keyword. If Google shows templates and you planned a long essay, the essay will struggle to rank.

    Step 4: Judge whether a new site can compete


    Most beginners skip this. A brand-new domain has no history and few links, so it cannot beat huge sites on broad terms. On the same results page, look for these signals.

    Good signs (opportunity):

    • Reddit, Quora or forum threads in the top 10. Google could not find a great dedicated page.
    • Small blogs, personal sites or tiny tools ranking.
    • Results that only half answer the query or are outdated.

    Bad signs (skip for now):

    • Every result is a big brand, a huge publisher or a well-known tool.
    • The top results are recent, excellent guides that answer everything.

    Treat keyword difficulty as a hint; the SERP is the real test. Mark each keyword "go", "maybe" or "skip".

    Step 5: Pick long-tail problem keywords and map one main keyword per page


    Now pick your first 5 to 10 pages. Choose keywords that are:

    1. Marked "go" in Step 4.
    2. Close to your product. Someone searching it has the problem you solve.
    3. Specific. Long-tail problem phrases beat broad category words for a new site.

    For the hypothetical invoice tool, "invoicing software" is a skip (big brands everywhere), while "payment reminder email template for freelancers" could be a go if forums and small blogs rank.

    Give each page one main keyword and a few close variations. If two keywords show almost the same top 10 results, they belong on the same page. If the results are different, they need separate pages.

    AI can draft this grouping if you give it your real data:

    Here is my keyword list with the intent and the "go/maybe/skip" verdict I
    noted from looking at Google's results myself:
    [PASTE ROWS: keyword | intent | verdict | volume range if I have one]

    Group these into page ideas:
    - One main keyword per page, plus up to 5 close variations.
    - Put keywords together only if they share the same intent.
    - Suggest a page type (guide, template, comparison, landing page).
    - Ignore anything marked "skip".
    - Do NOT invent or estimate search volumes or difficulty. Use only the
    numbers I gave you; leave blanks blank.
    Output a table: page idea | main keyword | variations | page type | why.

    Check its work against the real results pages, then keep everything in one sheet:

    keyword,source,intent,verdict,volume_range,main_or_variation,target_page,status,date_published,gsc_impressions_28d,gsc_avg_position
    payment reminder email template for freelancers,autocomplete,learn/template,go,(from your tool),main,/templates/payment-reminder-email,draft,,,
    how to politely ask a client for payment,people also ask,learn,go,(from your tool),variation,/templates/payment-reminder-email,draft,,,
    invoicing software,keyword planner,buy,skip,(from your tool),,,,,,

    The rows above are hypothetical. Fill in volume ranges from Keyword Planner, Bing or another tool, and leave the Search Console columns empty until Step 7.

    Step 6: Write each page to answer the query


    You are not writing "SEO content". You are writing the best answer to one question. A simple checklist for each page:

    PAGE CHECKLIST
    [ ] Main keyword (or a natural version of it) in the title and the H1
    [ ] First 2-3 sentences answer the question directly
    [ ] Format matches what Google shows (template, steps, list, tool)
    [ ] Covers the People Also Ask questions for this keyword
    [ ] Includes something real: a screenshot, an example, your own steps
    [ ] Clear, specific meta description written for humans
    [ ] Links to 1-2 related pages on your site, and from your homepage or blog
    [ ] Soft, relevant mention of your product where it actually helps
    [ ] Page is indexable (not blocked, not noindex) and in your sitemap

    If AI drafts the page, give it your notes, real examples and the questions you collected, then edit hard. A page that sounds like every other AI article adds nothing new.

    For the hypothetical invoice tool, the reminder page would open with a ready-to-copy template, add first, second and final reminder versions, and only then mention the app can send them automatically.

    Step 7: Measure in Google Search Console and iterate


    Wait a few weeks after publishing; new pages take time to be crawled. Then open Google Search Console, go to Performance, and use:

    • Queries tab: the actual searches where your site appeared. Google's help explains you can switch metrics on for clicks, impressions, CTR and average position.
    • Pages tab: click a page, then open Queries to see which searches it shows up for.
    • Date range: the default is the last three months. Compare the last 28 days with the previous period.

    What to look for:

    • Queries with impressions but position 8 to 20: improve that page. Add the missing section, make the answer clearer, link to it from other pages.
    • Queries you never planned for: these are new keyword ideas from real data. Add them to your sheet.
    • A page with zero impressions after several weeks: check it is indexed, then check the intent again in Step 3.

    Update the sheet once a month and pick your next batch of pages from what you learn.

    Common mistakes


    • Starting with your product category. Broad category words are owned by big brands. Start with problem phrases.
    • Trusting one volume number. Every tool estimates differently, and Keyword Planner often shows only ranges. Use numbers to compare, not to predict traffic.
    • Skipping the results page. Intent and competition are visible in the SERP, not in a spreadsheet.
    • Letting AI invent volumes. If an AI gives you exact search numbers without a data source, they are made up.
    • One keyword per blog post, ten posts on the same topic. Similar keywords with the same results belong on one strong page.
    • Giving up after two weeks. New sites need time.


    Your action summary


    1. Collect 20 to 40 customer phrases from support emails, Reddit, X and competitor reviews.
    2. Expand them with autocomplete, People Also Ask, Trends, Keyword Planner, Bing and one free keyword generator.
    3. Search every promising phrase and write down the intent.
    4. Mark each keyword "go", "maybe" or "skip" based on who ranks.
    5. Pick 5 to 10 long-tail problem keywords and give each page one main keyword.
    6. Write each page to answer the query in the format Google already shows.
    7. Check Search Console Performance after a few weeks and plan the next batch.

    You do not need an expensive SEO tool to find your first keywords. You need your customers' words, an honest look at the results page and one small spreadsheet, so pick five problem phrases today and write the page that answers the first one this week.#seo #saas #beginners #marketing #software #coding #development #engineering #inclusive #community
    How to Find Keywords Your New SaaS Can Actually Rank For: A 7-Step Free Keyword Research Guide for Beginners

    #saas #beginners #seo #marketing #inclusive #engineering
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    Protocol Upgrade Compatibility Review: EigenCloud


    Target Protocol: EigenCloud (TVL: $6109.2M)

    EigenCloud


    Protocol Upgrade Compatibility Review

    TVL: ≈ $6.11 B (Ethereum + L2)

    Date: 25 Oct 2026

    Prepared by: [Your Name], Senior DeFi Security Researcher & Smart‑Contract Auditor

    1. Executive Summary


    EigenCloud is a high‑value, multi‑chain liquidity‑aggregation protocol that relies on a modular upgrade architecture (proxy + implementation contracts) to evolve its core logic while preserving state. The protocol’s current TVL places it among the top‑tier DeFi platforms, making any upgrade a high‑impact event.

    Our Upgrade Compatibility Review focused on the upgrade path, storage layout, governance & timelock, cross‑chain messaging, and interactions with third‑party contracts (oracles, bridges, and reward distributors).

    Key Findings

    AreaOverall AssessmentCritical IssuesUpgrade Mechanism (UUPS / Transparent Proxy)Generally sound, but missing storage‑gap checks for future extensions.1. Potential storage‑slot collision when adding new state variables.Governance & Timelock48‑hour timelock with multi‑sig (3‑of‑5) control.2. No “emergency pause” for upgrade execution; timelock can be front‑run by a compromised signer.Cross‑Chain Bridge IntegrationUses a custom L2‑to‑L1 message‑passer (EigenBridge).3. Upgrade of bridge logic may break message ordering, leading to replay or loss of funds.Delegatecall & External CallsCore contracts delegatecall to strategy modules.4. Missing re‑entrancy guard on delegatecall entry points; could be abused after an upgrade that introduces a new external call.Testing & Formal Verification85 % unit‑test coverage; no formal verification of storage layout.5. No automated storage‑layout diff in CI; human error risk.


    Overall Risk Score: 7 / 10 (High). The combination of a massive TVL, complex upgrade surface, and cross‑chain components creates a non‑trivial probability that a poorly‑tested upgrade could lead to partial or total loss of funds.

    The report below details each attack vector, quantifies its severity, and provides prioritized remediation steps that can be implemented before the next scheduled upgrade (target: Q4 2026).

    2. Identified Attack Vectors

    #VectorDescriptionPotential ImpactLikelihood*Severity (CVSS‑v3.1)1Storage‑Slot Collision on UpgradeAdding new state variables without reserving a storage gap or using __gap can overwrite existing data (e.g., totalSupply, owner).Partial/total loss of user balances, governance hijack.Medium (upgrade is infrequent but complex)9.1 (Critical)2Governance Timelock Front‑Run / Signer CompromiseThe 48‑hour timelock can be bypassed if a multi‑sig signer’s private key is compromised, allowing an attacker to push a malicious implementation.Full protocol takeover, fund drain.Low‑Medium (high‑value target)8.4 (High)3Bridge Message Re‑ordering / ReplayEigenBridge processes L2→L1 messages via a Merkle‑tree proof. An upgrade that changes the proof verification logic without a migration plan can cause messages to be replayed or dropped.Stuck funds on L2, double‑spend, loss of liquidity.Medium7.8 (High)4Delegatecall Re‑entrancyCore contract (EigenVault) uses delegatecall to strategy contracts. If a new strategy introduces an external call before state updates, a re‑entrancy attack becomes possible.Drain of vault assets.Low (requires malicious strategy)8.0 (High)5Upgrade‑Only Access Control BypassThe upgradeTo function is protected by onlyOwner. If the owner is a proxy that can be re‑initialized, an attacker could reset the owner to themselves.Unauthorized upgrades.Low7.2 (High)6Missing Event Emission for UpgradeNo Upgraded(address implementation) event in some proxy contracts, making on‑chain monitoring difficult.Delayed detection of malicious upgrades.Low5.5 (Medium)7Incompatible Library VersionsThe protocol links to OpenZeppelin v4.8.0. Upgrading to a newer implementation that still references older library code can cause ABI mismatches.Transaction reverts, loss of functionality.Low5.0 (Medium)8Cross‑Contract Call Stack DepthDeep call stacks (proxy → core → strategy → external oracle) may exceed the EVM’s 1024‑call‑depth limit after an upgrade that adds extra layers.Transaction failures, stuck user actions.Low4.3 (Low)9Insufficient Upgrade Testing on L2L2 (Optimism, Arbitrum) has different gas semantics and block‑finality. Upgrades tested only on L1 may behave unexpectedly on L2.Funds locked on L2, user experience degradation.Medium6.7 (Medium)10Upgrade‑Induced Gas‑Limit RegressionNew implementation adds loops that exceed typical gas limits for existing users.Transaction failures, loss of liquidity.Medium6.0 (Medium)


    *Likelihood is assessed relative to the protocol’s current security posture and operational practices.

    3. Prioritized Technical Recommendations


    Recommendations are ordered by risk reduction impact (Critical → Low) and include implementation steps, estimated effort, and verification method.

    PriorityRecommendationRationaleImplementation StepsVerificationP1 – CriticalEnforce Storage‑Layout Compatibility ChecksPrevents slot collisions (Vector 1).1. Adopt OpenZeppelin’s StorageSlot and Upgradeable contracts with a reserved 50‑slot gap (uint256[50] private __gap;).
    2. Integrate @openzeppelin/upgrades-core storage‑layout diff tool into CI (fails on mismatched slots).
    3. Require a storage‑layout audit for every new implementation.Run forge build && npx hardhat storage-layout on PR; CI must reject mismatches.P2 – CriticalAdd Multi‑Sig “Emergency Pause” for Upgrade ExecutionMitigates Vector 2 (signer compromise).1. Deploy a PauseGuardian contract with pauseUpgrade()/unpauseUpgrade() functions callable only by a 2‑of‑3 emergency multi‑sig.
    2. Modify proxy’s upgradeTo to check !paused.Unit‑test pause flow; simulate compromised signer scenario on a fork.P3 – HighBridge Upgrade Migration Plan & Replay ProtectionAddresses Vector 3.1. Version the EigenBridge message format (e.g., msgVersion).
    2. On upgrade, freeze new messages, run a migration script that re‑processes pending proofs.
    3. Add a nonce‑based replay guard (processedMessageId).Deploy on a testnet L2; run end‑to‑end bridge upgrade simulation with pending messages.P4 – HighRe‑entrancy Guard on All Delegatecall Entry PointsCovers Vector 4.1. Use OpenZeppelin’s ReentrancyGuard in the core vault contract.
    2. Ensure any new strategy inherits nonReentrant on external‑call functions.
    3. Add a static analysis rule (Slither/Surya) to flag delegatecall functions lacking the guard.Run Slither with custom detector; fuzz test re‑entrancy scenarios.P5 – HighSecure Ownership Initialization & Upgrade AccessMitigates Vector 5.1. Convert owner to an immutable admin stored in the proxy’s admin slot (EIP‑1967).
    2. Disable any initializeOwner function after deployment.
    3. Add a require(!initializedOwner) guard.Deploy a fresh proxy on a fork; attempt to re‑initialize owner – should revert.P6 – MediumEmit Standard Upgraded(address) Event on All ProxiesImproves monitoring (Vector 6).1. Extend each proxy to inherit from OpenZeppelin’s ERC1967Upgrade which emits the event automatically.
    2. Add a log‑monitoring dashboard (e.g., Tenderly alerts).Verify event emission on a test upgrade transaction.P7 – MediumLibrary Version Alignment & ABI Compatibility ChecksPrevents Vector 7.1. Pin OpenZeppelin contracts to a single major version across all modules.
    2. Run forge verify-contract against the compiled ABI after each upgrade.CI step that compares new ABI with previous version’s ABI (allow only additive changes).P8 – MediumCross‑Chain Call‑Depth AuditsAddresses Vector 8.1. Use a static call‑depth analyzer (e.g., evm-analyzer) on the full call graph after each upgrade.
    2. Refactor any path exceeding 800 depth to use callback pattern.Automated CI check; manual review of any flagged paths.P9 – MediumFull L2 Test‑Suite with Production Gas LimitsCovers Vector 9.1. Mirror the mainnet L2 environment on a private Optimism/Arbitrum fork (using hardhat + optimism-hardhat-plugin).
    2. Run the entire test suite with realistic gas caps (e.g., 30 M for Optimism).Gas‑usage reports; ensure no transaction exceeds the limit.P10 – LowGas‑Limit Regression TestingMitigates Vector 10.1. Add a gas‑benchmark script that records gas usage of all public functions before and after upgrade.
    2. Set a max‑increase threshold (e.g., 15 %).CI fails if any function exceeds threshold; manual review of outliers.

    Quick‑Start Checklist for the Next Upgrade

    ItemOwnerDeadline (Q4 2026)Integrate storage‑layout diff CIDevOps2 weeksDeploy Emergency Pause GuardianCore Team3 weeksBridge migration script & testnet runBridge Team4 weeksAdd ReentrancyGuard to all delegatecall entry pointsStrategy Team5 weeksFreeze owner initialization & audit admin slotGovernance5 weeksEvent emission audit & dashboard setupMonitoring6 weeksLibrary version lock & ABI diff CIDevOps6 weeksCall‑depth analysis & refactorArchitecture7 weeksL2 full‑stack testnet deploymentQA8 weeksGas‑benchmark suiteDevOps8 weeks

    4. Overall Risk Score

    MetricScore (1‑10)WeightUpgrade Mechanism Integrity80.30Governance & Timelock Robustness70.20Cross‑Chain Bridge Compatibility70.15Delegatecall & External Call Safety80.15Testing & Formal Verification60.10Operational Monitoring (Events, Alerts)50.10Weighted Average7.0—


    Final Risk Score: 7 / 10 (High).

    The score reflects a high probability that a single mis‑executed upgrade could jeopardize a substantial portion of the $6 B TVL, but the protocol already has many defensive layers (multi‑sig, timelock, modular design). Implementing the prioritized recommendations will bring the score into the low‑to‑medium range (≈ 4‑5).

    5. Conclusion


    EigenCloud’s upgrade architecture is fundamentally sound and follows industry‑standard proxy patterns. However, the scale of assets, cross‑chain bridge dependencies, and complex delegatecall interactions expose a set of non‑trivial

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    Aptivi Weekly Tech News Issue #21 (Week 43 – 10/24/2026)

    Every week, we collect every event that happened within Aptivi, our projects, and other interesting tech news. This issue shows you the brief summary of our project releases and some of our articles posted on the Aptivi Blog and on the Newsroom, as well as some links to other interesting resources, such as the most intriguing tech news during the week.

    As technology evolves quickly, we have to move quickly with the current to make sure that we don’t miss any of the interesting technology-related events, such as new releases and other interesting events that revolutionize the tech world.

    What happened at Aptivi?

    During this week, sets of events have happened at Aptivi, and we have chosen to summarize some of the most intriguing events that we have covered here at Aptivi Blog and Aptivi Newsroom, as well as other Aptivi updates in case they happen.

    Linux 7.3 was officially available as a general release after seven release candidates.

    Samsung started globally rolling out the One UI 9.0 update for the Galaxy A37 and the Galaxy S23, starting from Europe. Additionally, the stable update had landed to the LTE version of the Galaxy A07, starting from countries like Indonesia and the Philippines. Additionally, Samsung has prepared the new One UI 9.0 Watch Beta for the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch7.

    Additionally, you can check out this week’s issue of Linux Weekly Digests in this link.

    There are some other updates that happened with Aptivi. We have announced our first big milestone that will happen on November 5th, which is a big leap since our major rebrand that happened back in February. Meanwhile, we’ve officially started supporting our projects that run on One UI 9.0, which is based on Android 17.

    Most intriguing tech news

    Here, we collect some of the most intriguing news that caught our attention, and our readers can explore this list below:

    Please note that the order of events are listed in the descending order from the newest to the oldest.

    Summary

    This week, Aptivi started providing official support for those who are using projects on Android phones and tablets running One UI 9.0, while announcing a big release date on November 5th.

    In the other hand, Linux 7.3 was available as a general release after seven release candidates, and Samsung started pushing One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold/Flip5, and A37 globally, as well as the Galaxy A07’s One UI 9.0 in countries like Indonesia and the Philippines.

    So, thank you to whoever read our posts, liked them, and commented on them, whether it’s on the Fediverse or not. We appreciate your interaction, engagement, and support, and this motivates us into going ahead moving forward.

    #news #Tech #Technology #update #Weekly #WeeklyNews
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    Open-Meteo is a free API that is used to get weather data. It doesn't need a key or even a sign-up, allowing you to run your first request in a snap of your fingers. In this guide I will try to explain this API purely from a Python developer's viewpoint, and I will only cover the two major endpoints:

    • Geocoding - Used to convert the names of cities to their coordinates on a world map.

    • Forecast - The expected weather data for that location.

    Prerequisites: Python 3 installed and basic knowledge of Python.

    Usage terms: Open-Meteo is free for non-commercial use, and the data is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you must credit Open-Meteo. Check the official site for current rate limits and commercial terms.

    Set-up


    For the set-up you will first need to install the requests Python library by running this in your terminal.

    pip install requests

    Starting Out


    To start, let me provide you with the code to get the temperature in, say, Berlin, Germany. It is as follows:

    import requests

    response = requests.get(
    "https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast",
    params={
    "latitude": 52.52,
    "longitude": 13.41,
    "current": "temperature_2m",
    },
    )

    data = response.json()
    print(data["current"]["temperature_2m"])

    Save this code in a file such as weather.py and run it in your terminal with python weather.py after installing the requests library. Here is what has been done in this code:

    1) We have imported the requests library to get data from an API.

    2) We have response, which is just a variable that holds the API's reply, set equal to the following:

    2.1) Get data from the API website using the API link.

    2.2) Set the params (parameters) as the latitude and longitude of the place. In this case they are the coordinates of Berlin. Then we ask for the current temperature at 2 metres above ground level (that is what 2m means).

    3) Now we close the parameters and the response query.

    4) Then we convert the response to a Python dictionary with .json() and print the current temperature value.

    Authentication


    None for free, non-commercial use, as requests are plain GET calls with no headers or keys. (Commercial subscription tiers use an API key.)

    Endpoint 1: Geocoding


    We will find exact locations from just the city names. Here is the base URL.

    geocoding-api.open-meteo.com/v…

    Here are the parameters:

    ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionnamestringYesName of the city you want to check.countintegerNoNumber of results you want (Default 10).languagestringNoThe language you want the result in. Default (en for English).formatstringNoThe data format of the response default is json.countryCodestringNoFilters countries using its two letter code.apikeystringNoAuthentication key required only for commercial subscription tiers.


    Here is an example that looks up the location data for London:

    import requests

    response = requests.get(
    "https://geocoding-api.open-meteo.com/v1/search",
    params={"name": "London", "count": 1, "language": "en"},
    )

    data = response.json()
    print(data["results"][0])

    • You start by importing the requests module.
    • You set up the variable response with the URL as the base URL I provided above.
    • Then you enter the parameters. Only the name is required, everything else is optional.

    The response will be something like this:

    {
    "results": [
    {
    "id": 2643743,
    "name": "London",
    "latitude": 51.50853,
    "longitude": -0.12574,
    "elevation": 25.0,
    "feature_code": "PPLC",
    "country_code": "GB",
    "admin1_id": 6269131,
    "admin2_id": 2648110,
    "timezone": "Europe/London",
    "population": 8961989,
    "country_id": 2635167,
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "admin1": "England",
    "admin2": "Greater London"
    }
    ]
    }

    Here is what these response fields mean.

    Attribute NamesDescriptionValuesidUnique identifier for the geoname location entity2643743nameName of the specific city or locationLondonlatitudeGeographic coordinate specifying north-south position51.50853longitudeGeographic coordinate specifying east-west position-0.12574elevationHeight above sea level measured in metres25.0feature_codeClassification code mapping the location typePPLCcountry_codeTwo-letter ISO country code for the nationGBadmin1_idUnique ID for the primary administrative division6269131admin2_idUnique ID for the secondary administrative division2648110timezoneWhich region is the location in.Europe/LondonpopulationTotal number of people living in the area8961989country_idUnique identifier for the country2635167countryFull name of the countryUnited Kingdomadmin1Name of the primary administrative level (e.g. state/province)Englandadmin2Name of the secondary administrative level (e.g. county)Greater London
    Note: If nothing matches, the response has no results key at all. Use data.get("results") instead of data["results"] to avoid a KeyError.


    Endpoint 2: Forecast


    Returns the forecast of conditions for the location.

    Base URL:

    api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast

    Again, these are the parameters for this endpoint.

    ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionlatitudefloatYesLatitude in decimal degrees (-90 to 90)longitudefloatYesLongitude in decimal degrees (-180 to 180)currentstringNoCurrent-condition variables, comma separatedhourlystringNoHourly variables, comma separateddailystringNoDaily summaries, comma separated. Requires timezonetimezonestringNoe.g. Asia/Kolkata or autotemperature_unitstringNocelsius (default) or fahrenheitforecast_daysintegerNoNumber of forecast days to return


    Now here are some common variable names that you may encounter in this endpoint.

    VariableUsed inMeaningtemperature_2mcurrent, hourlyAir temperature 2 m above groundrelative_humidity_2mcurrent, hourlyRelative humidity (%)wind_speed_10mcurrent, hourlyWind speed 10 m above groundweather_codecurrent, hourly, dailyWeather condition as a WMO codetemperature_2m_max / _mindailyDaily highest and lowest temperatureprecipitation_sumdailyTotal daily precipitation (mm)


    Here is an example:

    import requests

    response = requests.get(
    "https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast",
    params={
    "latitude": 19.07,
    "longitude": 72.88,
    "current": "temperature_2m,wind_speed_10m",
    "daily": "temperature_2m_max,temperature_2m_min",
    "timezone": "Asia/Kolkata",
    "forecast_days": 3,
    },
    )

    data = response.json()
    print(data)

    Here's how this works:

    • You first import the requests module like always.

    • You again set up a variable that gets its data from the base URL I provided above. Make sure it is the URL of the 2nd endpoint and not the 1st.

    • You then define the parameters. Only the latitude and longitude of your chosen city are required. I chose Mumbai, India, so I have entered its coordinates.

    • Then you enter additional parameters and variables using the above table as a reference.

    • Then you convert the response with response.json(), store it in the variable data and print it.

    You will see something like this if you did it correctly (the times and values will differ, since this is live data):

    {
    "latitude": 19.07,
    "longitude": 72.88,
    "timezone": "Asia/Kolkata",
    "current_units": {
    "temperature_2m": "°C",
    "wind_speed_10m": "km/h"
    },
    "current": {
    "time": "2026-10-23T14:00",
    "temperature_2m": 32.1,
    "wind_speed_10m": 11.4
    },
    "daily": {
    "time": ["2026-10-23", "2026-10-24", "2026-10-25"],
    "temperature_2m_max": [33.5, 33.2, 32.9],
    "temperature_2m_min": [25.1, 24.8, 25.0]
    }
    }

    This is a trimmed version by the way (btw). Python's print will show it as a dictionary with single quotes, which is the same data.

    In Python this becomes a dictionary. Each key under daily holds a list, and the lists line up by position. Index 0 of temperature_2m_max belongs to the first date in time:

    daily = data["daily"]

    for date, high, low in zip(
    daily["time"], daily["temperature_2m_max"], daily["temperature_2m_min"]
    ):
    print(f"{date}: high {high}, low {low}")

    Errors


    When a request is invalid, the API returns HTTP status 400 and a JSON body explaining why.
    Here is an example of a script that will provide an error.

    import requests

    response = requests.get(
    "https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast",
    params={"latitude": 120, "longitude": 72.88, "current": "temperature_2m"},
    )

    print(response.status_code)
    print(response.json())

    The reason for the error here is that latitudes go from -90° to 90° (longitudes go from -180° to 180°), so 120° is an invalid latitude. The error will look something like this:

    {
    "error": true,
    "reason": "Latitude must be in range of -90 to 90°. Given: 120.0."
    }

    Here are some common errors, their codes and fixes:

    StatusCauseFix400Invalid or missing parameter, or unknown variable nameRead the reason field and correct the request429Too many requestsSlow down and retry later5xxServer problemRetry after a short wait


    These were some common errors. You can refer to the official Open-Meteo documentation or the internet if you have an error that doesn't match the ones provided.

    One Final Example: Get the Forecast from a City Name Directly


    In this part you will learn to connect both endpoints to get the forecast by just the city name instead of latitudes and longitudes.

    import requests

    GEOCODING_URL = "https://geocoding-api.open-meteo.com/v1/search"
    FORECAST_URL = "https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast"

    def get_coordinates(city):
    """Turn a city name into a place dictionary, or None if not found."""
    response = requests.get(GEOCODING_URL, params={"name": city, "count": 1})
    response.raise_for_status()
    results = response.json().get("results")
    return results[0] if results else None

    def get_current_weather(latitude, longitude):
    """Fetch current temperature and wind speed for a location."""
    response = requests.get(
    FORECAST_URL,
    params={
    "latitude": latitude,
    "longitude": longitude,
    "current": "temperature_2m,wind_speed_10m",
    "timezone": "auto",
    },
    )
    response.raise_for_status()
    return response.json()

    place = get_coordinates("Mumbai")

    if place is None:
    print("City not found.")
    else:
    weather = get_current_weather(place["latitude"], place["longitude"])
    current = weather["current"]
    print(f"{place['name']}, {place['country']}")
    print(f"Temperature: {current['temperature_2m']} °C")
    print(f"Wind speed: {current['wind_speed_10m']} km/h")

    Now here is what has been done.

    • You first import the required modules like always and provide the URLs for the two endpoints.

    • Now you make a function to get the coordinates of a city from its name, as coordinates are used in the forecast.

    • In that function you use requests.get() to get data on the entered city, and return the first result. If the request failed, raise_for_status() raises an exception.

    • You now make a second function to get the forecast of the city using endpoint 2.

    • You again set response equal to requests.get() from the base URL of the 2nd endpoint, not the first, with the latitude and longitude passed in and the other parameters of your choice.

    • You then get the response and return it.

    • You then call the get_coordinates() function and store the result in a variable place, with the city name in the brackets.

    • You then check if place is empty using an if place is None clause and print an error.

    • If the place isn't None, you use the second function you created to print the forecast of the selected city.

    Here is how the output can look:

    Mumbai, India
    Temperature: 32.1 °C
    Wind speed: 11.4 km/h

    Tips


    • Set timezone (or use auto) whenever you request daily data, or the request will fail.
    • Pass multiple variables as one comma-separated string, with no spaces.
    • Check current_units and daily_units in the response so you know what units you're reading.
    • Use response.raise_for_status() so failed requests raise an exception instead of passing silently.
    • Cache results instead of calling the API repeatedly for the same location.

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