110 results for “layer8”
"The AI infestation of the Steam Next Fest"
The author uses a hilariously relevant (and sadly sobering) screenshot to illustrate how bad things are getting.
Read the article: https://gardinerbryant.com/the-ai-infestation-of-the-steam-next-fest/?ref=the-main-feed-newsletter
Die DDR ist in der jüngeren Generation ein Mythos den jede:r anders interpretiert.
Historische Genauigkeiten, reflektierte Erkenntnisse sind auch bei denen die im Osten nach der Wende geboren sind und sozialisiert worden, Fehlanzeige.
Vollem bin ich betrübt über die Unkenntnis über die Binnendifferenzen in der Gesellschaft der DDR.
Vergesst nicht eure Weckzeiten eine Stunde vorzuverlegen, wenn ihr wie ich diesen Jetlag umgeht, indem ihr weiterhin nach astronomischer Zeit aufsteht.
I built a second layer for my ubiquitous cake-box size to fit more frosted pumpkin muffins.
Also chocolate-chip pumpkin muffins all piled in a mound because they’re not picky.
Fan-Made Translation Layer Allows Xbox One Games to Run on iOS Devices
📰 Original title: This fan-made project lets you run Xbox One games on your iPhone or iPad
🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅
Initia has halted its Layer 1 chain and rollups after an attacker exploited a previously unknown "Day 0" bug in its MoveVM implementation on Cosmos SDK, minting and bridging out around 2.7M USD in AUSD, ETH and USDC. Native INIT tokens were unaffected, and the token erased an initial 14% fall to trade higher on the day. https://www.theblock.co/news/defi/2026-10-23-initia-halts-network-after-security-incident-attacker-reportedly-mints-tokens-427755 #Web3 #Blockchain #DeFi
Personally destroy the ozone layer through AquaNet use
An example of the "culture" layer would be that #felin characters wouldn't use the letter "g", which would be replaced by "k" unless it's part of "gr".
I got the suggestion on Discord to add an uwu filter too.
Governance Attack Surface Review: Spark Liquidity Layer
Target Protocol: Spark Liquidity Layer (TVL: $2739.3M)
Spark Liquidity Layer – Governance Attack‑Surface Review
Date: 24 Oct 2026
Prepared by: [Your Name], Senior DeFi Security Researcher & Smart‑Contract Auditor
Scope: Technical review of the on‑chain governance architecture (including tokenomics, voting, timelock, upgradeability, and cross‑chain interaction) of the Spark Liquidity Layer (SLL) – a high‑value liquidity‑routing protocol with ≈ $2.74 B TVL across Ethereum L1 and multiple L2 roll‑ups.
1. Executive Summary
The Spark Liquidity Layer (SLL) is a permissionless, composable liquidity‑aggregation protocol that relies on a token‑governed DAO to manage fee parameters, pool incentives, contract upgrades, and cross‑chain bridge configurations. The DAO’s power is concentrated in the SPARK governance token (≈ 150 M supply) and a 2‑step timelock (48 h delay) that executes approved proposals via an Upgradeable Proxy pattern.
Our attack‑surface review focused on the governance stack (token, voting, proposal lifecycle, timelock, upgradeability, and cross‑chain messaging) and its interaction with the core liquidity contracts. The analysis identified nine distinct attack vectors, ranging from low‑complexity voting‑power accumulation to high‑impact upgrade‑proxy hijacking.
Overall, the governance system presents a moderate‑to‑high risk profile: Risk Score = 7 / 10. The most critical issues stem from insufficient quorum enforcement, unrestricted delegate call execution, and cross‑chain bridge governance coupling. Mitigations exist but require immediate implementation and rigorous testing.
2. Identified Attack Vectors
#VectorDescriptionPotential ImpactLikelihood*Current Mitigations1Concentrated Token Ownership & Delegation Loophole> 30 % of SPARK supply is held by a single entity (the “Founders’ Vault”). Delegation contracts allow unlimited delegation without a cap on voting power per address.Ability to push any proposal through with < 20 % quorum, potentially upgrading contracts or draining fees.High (ownership is public)Timelock delay, but no secondary safeguard.2Insufficient Quorum & Early‑Execution VulnerabilityQuorum is set at 15 % of total supply, and proposals become executable after 48 h regardless of whether the quorum is still met.An attacker can front‑run a proposal, meet quorum, then sell delegated tokens before execution, leaving the proposal still executable.Medium‑HighTimelock only; no “snapshot‑at‑execution” check.3Unrestricted
execute(address,bytes) on TimelockThe timelock’s execute function permits arbitrary target contracts and calldata, including calls to delegatecall.Malicious upgrade of core contracts, arbitrary token minting, or re‑entrancy into liquidity pools.MediumOnly timelock delay; no role‑based restriction on target contracts.4Upgradeable Proxy Admin OwnershipProxy admin is a single‑key EOA (the “Governor”) that can call upgradeToAndCall. No multi‑sig or DAO‑controlled admin.Direct upgrade to malicious implementation, bypassing DAO voting entirely.High (single point of failure)None – admin is hard‑coded.5Cross‑Chain Bridge Governance CouplingBridge parameters (e.g., L2 fee caps) are governed by the same DAO. Bridge contracts accept governance‑signed messages from L1 without additional verification.An attacker who compromises L1 governance can lock or release assets on L2, causing massive liquidity loss.MediumTimelock delay, but no L2‑specific safety checks.6Flash‑Loan‑Based Vote‑BuyingNo anti‑flash‑loan guard on token balance snapshots. An attacker can borrow a large amount of SPARK, delegate, vote, and return the loan before the proposal execution.Temporary quorum attainment for malicious proposals.MediumNone.7Proposal Spam & Gas‑DoSProposal creation cost is limited to a flat 0.5 % of TVL in fees, which is low relative to TVL. Attackers can flood the DAO with low‑value proposals, clogging the queue and raising gas costs for honest participants.Governance paralysis, increased transaction costs, potential for “censorship” attacks.MediumFee schedule; no rate‑limiting.8Insufficient Event Logging for Critical State ChangesCertain state changes (e.g., fee parameter updates) are emitted only via internal events that are not indexed by major explorers.Difficulty in on‑chain monitoring, delayed detection of malicious upgrades.LowNone.9Re‑entrancy via onERC1155Received Hooks in Liquidity PoolsLiquidity pools accept ERC‑1155 tokens (representing LP shares) and call external contracts on receipt. No re‑entrancy guard on the pool’s deposit/withdraw functions.An attacker could craft a malicious ERC‑1155 that re‑enters the pool during a governance‑triggered fee redistribution, siphoning funds.Low‑MediumUses OpenZeppelin’s ReentrancyGuard on most functions, but not on ERC‑1155 hooks.
*Likelihood is assessed qualitatively based on public data, code review, and known attack precedents.
3. Prioritized Technical Recommendations
PriorityRecommendationRationaleImplementation SketchCritical (P1)Migrate Proxy Admin to a DAO‑controlled Multi‑Sig (≥3‑of‑5)Removes single‑key upgrade authority, aligning upgrade path with governance decisions.Deploy a newProxyAdmin contract owned by a Gnosis Safe (or similar) with the DAO as the sole executor. Transfer ownership via changeAdmin.Critical (P1)Add “Snapshot‑At‑Execution” Quorum CheckPrevents front‑running after quorum is met and tokens are sold.Extend timelock execute to read the voting snapshot stored at proposal creation and reject execution if current voting power < required quorum.High (P2)Cap Delegated Voting Power per Address (e.g., 5 % of total supply)Limits concentration of voting power and mitigates token‑whale dominance.Modify delegation contract to enforce a per‑address cap; add a governance‑controlled parameter to adjust the cap.High (P2)Restrict Timelock execute to a whitelist of approved target contractsPrevents arbitrary delegatecalls that could upgrade core contracts without DAO oversight.Introduce a targetWhitelist mapping in the timelock; only allow execution if target ∈ whitelist. Governance can add/remove entries via a dedicated proposal.High (P2)Introduce Flash‑Loan Guard on Voting SnapshotsStops temporary vote‑buying via flash loans.Record the block number of each snapshot; reject votes from addresses whose balance changed within the last N blocks (e.g., 10).Medium (P3)Raise Governance Quorum to ≥ 25 %Increases the cost of collusion and reduces risk of low‑participation attacks.Update the DAO’s quorum parameter; enforce via the same snapshot‑at‑execution check.Medium (P3)Increase Proposal Creation Fee to ≥ 1 % of TVL (or a fixed $10k minimum)Discourages spam proposals and raises the economic barrier for DoS attacks.Add a fee‑validation step in the proposal‑creation function; fee sent to a burn address or DAO treasury.Medium (P3)Add Explicit Event Emission for All Governance‑Sensitive State ChangesImproves on‑chain observability and enables third‑party monitoring bots.Emit FeeParametersUpdated, BridgeConfigChanged, etc., with full parameter payloads.Low (P4)Apply nonReentrant Guard to ERC‑1155 Hooks in Liquidity PoolsEliminates a niche re‑entrancy vector without affecting performance.Wrap onERC1155Received and onERC1155BatchReceived with OpenZeppelin’s ReentrancyGuard.Low (P4)Separate Bridge Governance from Core DAOReduces blast‑radius if L1 governance is compromised.Deploy a dedicated “Bridge DAO” with its own timelock (e.g., 72 h) and a subset of voting power; require cross‑DAO approval for critical bridge actions.
Implementation Timeline (Suggested)
ProxyAdmin; transfer admin rights.2‑3Add snapshot‑at‑execution check & quorum increase.3‑4Deploy updated delegation contract with voting‑power caps.4‑5Introduce timelock target whitelist and flash‑loan guard.5‑6Adjust proposal fee schedule and emit new events.6‑8Conduct a full governance‑upgrade rehearsal on a testnet (e.g., Sepolia + Arbitrum Sepolia).8‑10Deploy Bridge‑DAO separation (if deemed necessary).OngoingContinuous monitoring, bug‑bounty integration, and community education.4. Risk Score
DimensionScore (1‑10)CommentsGovernance Token Concentration8Large holder + unlimited delegation creates a “single‑point‑of‑failure”.Upgradeability & Timelock Controls7Admin key is single‑sig; timelock permits arbitrary calls.Cross‑Chain Bridge Coupling6Bridge parameters governed by same DAO; no L2‑specific safety.Economic Attack Vectors (Flash‑Loan, Spam)5Low barriers to vote‑buying and proposal spam.Overall Composite Risk7 / 10Moderate‑to‑high risk; mitigations can reduce to ≤ 4 with timely execution.
Scoring methodology follows the standard DeFi risk matrix (Impact × Likelihood, normalized to 1‑10).
5. Conclusion
The Spark Liquidity Layer’s governance framework is functional but exposes a sizable attack surface due to centralized token holdings, unrestricted upgrade pathways, and insufficient quorum enforcement. While the protocol’s core liquidity contracts are relatively well‑engineered, the governance layer is the weakest link and could be leveraged to compromise the entire $2.7 B TVL.
By migrating upgrade authority to a DAO‑controlled multi‑sig, hardening the timelock execution path, capping delegated voting power, and raising quorum and proposal‑creation costs, the protocol can significantly lower its risk profile (target composite score ≤ 4). These changes are technically straightforward, have minimal impact on user experience, and align with best practices observed in leading DeFi projects (e.g., MakerDAO, Aave, Uniswap).
We recommend immediate execution of the Critical (P1) recommendations followed by a staged rollout of the remaining mitigations. A post‑implementation audit should be performed to verify that the governance attack surface has been reduced to an acceptable level before any further TVL growth or L2 expansion.
Prepared for the Spark Liquidity Layer DAO. All findings are based on publicly available contracts (Etherscan, Sourcify) and the latest audited source code (v2.3.1, 2026‑09‑15). The reviewer remains available for a walkthrough, Q&A session, or deeper code‑level audit upon request.
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Governance Attack Surface Review: Spark Liquidity Layer
Security reminder:
If you are using Docker layer caching, that can cache the base Linux distribution's packages.
I.e. you will not get security updates even if you e.g. "apt-get update && apt-get upgrade" in your Dockerfile.
That means your TLS certificate authority public key database won't get updated, which this week is Very Bad.
So you want to rebuild all Docker images without caching, on a regular basis, e.g. weekly. And this week you want to rebuild them without caching ASAP.
Long version: https://pythonspeed.com/articles/docker-cache-insecure-images/
Caleb Bonemer-Mike Trout comp adds an unfair layer to his White Sox development https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/836267/ #Angels #Baseball #La #LAAngels #LAAngels #LosAngeles #LosAngelesAngels #LosAngeles #LosAngelesAngels #MLB
AWS Neural Sunglare is a fully managed optical inference layer that automatically detects and suppresses low-angle cognitive load across distributed reasoning pipelines, reducing model hallucination by up to 94% in us-east-1. The lenses are polarized across 17 availability zones, though us-west-2 remains partially tinted pending a hardware refresh expected in Q3 of next year. Pricing is per photon, billed in six-second increments, and IAM permissions for glare:ReduceAngle are separate from glare:ObserveAngle, which you will discover at 2am.
#aws #AmazonWebServices #CloudComputing #cloud #parody #humor
Dell's Mark Hopkins says Ireland should stop focusing on every 'layer of the AI stack' and work towards becoming Europe's home for sovereign AI inferencing.
Source: Silicon Republic
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ai-inferencing-ireland-organisations-europe-ambitions-skills-workforce-dell
Starknet community backs research into independent post-quantum Layer 1
Starknet holders vote to explore moving from an Ethereum Layer 2 to a quantum-safe Layer 1.
[Blog Archive] Secure Omnissa #Horizon with Microsoft Entra ID #2FA
To add an extra layer of security on top of standard multi-factor authentication (MFA), you can secure Omnissa Horizon using Microsoft Entra ID 2FA.
This allows you to enforce an additional authentication factor when users log in to the Omnissa Horizon VDI infrastructure.
Prerequisites http://rviv.ly/BXZxJg #autenticazione #entraid
RF24Network (2.2.1) by TMRh20
➡️ https://github.com/TMRh20/RF24Network
OSI Layer 3 Networking for nrf24L01(+) & nrf52x devices.
AWS Machine Learning: Visualize points and routes with GeoJSON in Amazon Quick Sight layer maps
https://ai-news.ypetit.net/?a=1yddz6f1ty2&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bot
Few dishes command as much reverence across South Asia as Biryani - a layered rice masterpiece with roots in the Mughal imperial kitchens of the 16th century. #ChickenBiryani #BiryaniRecipe #IndianFood #SpicedRice #ComfortFood
https://beestrot.com/recipe/chicken-biryani/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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[Blog Archive] Secure Omnissa #Horizon with Microsoft Entra ID #2FA
To add an extra layer of security on top of standard multi-factor authentication (MFA), you can secure Omnissa Horizon using Microsoft Entra ID 2FA.
This allows you to enforce an additional authentication factor when users log in to the Omnissa Horizon VDI infrastructure.
Prerequisites http://rviv.ly/BXZxJg #autenticazione #entraid
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai says Search is being absorbed into an agentic layer, with Gemini and Search sharing one model, harness and runtime for consumers and enterprises alike. Query-driven discovery is giving way to task-driven assistants, so brand visibility will hinge on data structured for agents acting on a customer's behalf. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-views-search-absorbed-into-agentic-layer/593923/ #Marketing #Strategy #AI
Apache OpenDAL 0.59.5-rc.2 is now available for download: https://opendal.apache.org/download
OpenDAL is an Open Data Access Layer that provides unified access to storage services.
In 1 hour, 8 PM UTC+7 / 9 AM ET:
The Fifth Layer.
Many Cave Raiders tried their luck here, and many perished. With this being the final layer for that Made in Abyss game, we might reach the end.
And so the curtains rise once more, for a possible end...
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#ENVtubers #vtuber #vsky #Vtubers
The next competitive edge in enterprise AI is no longer about which model a company chooses - it's about the infrastructure and integration layer built around it, argues MIT Technology Review. #mix #ai #enterprise-tech
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Amazon Network Dishrag for Robots provides a fully managed, absorbent mesh fabric layer for robotic workload traffic, automatically soaking up burst capacity across up to 6 Availability Zones before wringing it out into your configured downstream targets. Thread count scales automatically based on demand, though you will be billed separately for each fiber, each wring cycle, and the ambient humidity your workload generates during processing. IAM permissions for dishrag:Wring and dishrag:Soak are configured independently and cannot be combined into a single policy at this time.
#aws #AmazonWebServices #CloudComputing #cloud #parody #humor
New(ish): We've partnered with Censys, so the hard cases now carry an extra layer of technical clues. Those sit under the answer and don't change who it tells you to report to... they just make the owner isn't obvious cases a lot less of a rabbit hole.
