Doing new shapes in #pole class comes in two steps:
1. Don't die
2. Make it look pretty
Most of the time I'm stuck at step 1 and that can get annoying. I try to remind myself that getting step 1 is a success already.
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Doing new shapes in #pole class comes in two steps:
1. Don't die
2. Make it look pretty
Most of the time I'm stuck at step 1 and that can get annoying. I try to remind myself that getting step 1 is a success already.
As the first hits production fully, I get on my next one(s). I start with one where a major upgrade’s manual testing and manual automation is being replaced with Software Intelligence Mesh quality slices.
The other I may pick up is the one where QA is now the bottleneck. Nothing some good ensemble working can’t fix.
Generally I’m still on the problem of really delivering well while using AI.
Today a project close to me reports that ’AI made development so fast that QA can’t keep up’. The whole sentence shows a mistake: when fixing phase slows your fast AU dev down, the bottleneck is still in development. And when we get that, we have chances of fixing in the right silo.
Some good news for .com.au and .net.au domain registrants: auDA proposes grandfathering existing registrations that don't meet the new restrictions.
Bad news for .qa domain registrants:
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/10/21/qa-domains-get-new-restrictions-change-your-nameservers-now/
If you would like to help make Wikidata better and are interested in castles, this websites helps you find the data properties of castles that still need to be filled out:
https://wikidata-castles-qa.tderflinger.workers.dev
Basically, it is a QA tool for the domain of castles in Wikidata.
Conference: Stop Violence Against Women
Tolhuistuin, Thursday, November 26 at 07:30 PM GMT+1
TalkOn Thursday, November 26, HTIB and VON are hosting an inspiring international conference with Tolhuistuin on the prevention of violence against women, as part of the global Orange the World campaign and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Leading journalists and experts from the Netherlands and Türkiye, including Saskia Beleman, Banu Güven, and Şirin Payzın, will address early prevention, victim support, and the social empowerment of women. Attendees can actively participate during the Q&A sessions and network during the closing reception.
Saskia Belleman is a court reporter and crime journalist at De Telegraaf. In 2024, she was named Journalist of the Year by Villamedia, partly in recognition of her podcast Zij is van mij (She Is Mine), which explores femicide in the Netherlands. Her book of the same name was published in 2025. Through her work, she sheds light on how the Dutch criminal justice system deals with violence against women.
Banu Güven is a prominent Turkish journalist, news anchor, and columnist with a master's degree in International Relations from Boğaziçi University. She spent more than 14 years at NTV, producing and presenting influential news programmes, and has written for publications such as Milliyet and Radikal. She later produced programmes for İMC TV, DW Türkçe, and WDR Cosmo. Today, she contributes to independent digital media platforms, including İlke TV and Kısa Dalga, focusing on current social issues, press freedom, and human rights in Turkey and Germany.
Şirin Payzın is an experienced Turkish journalist, diplomatic correspondent, and television presenter who studied at New York University and is fluent in English and French. She became widely known as a senior diplomatic correspondent and host of the influential debate programme Ne Oluyor? (What's Happening?) on CNN Türk. She has received awards for her interview with Gaddafi and her documentary on honour killings (Hepsi Birer Güldünya). Following her work at Halk TV, she now produces incisive social and political commentary, in-depth interviews, and international affairs analysis for the independent news platform T24.
Songül Mutluer is a member of the Dutch House of Representatives, serving since 2022, initially for the Labour Party (PvdA) and later for GroenLinks-PvdA and PRO. A trained lawyer, she previously served as an alderwoman in the municipality of Zaanstad. In Parliament, she advocates for women's rights and measures to combat femicide. Her parents came to the Netherlands from Turkey as migrant workers.
Özlem Bulgan is the moderator for this event; she is the social media editor at Amnesty International and a co-organizer of the Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival.
Programme Schedule
HTIB (Turkish Workers' Association in the Netherlands)
Since 1974, HTIB has been dedicated to promoting the emancipation, integration, and social participation of the Turkish community in the Netherlands. Guided by its core values of inclusion, respect, and empowerment, the organisation builds bridges within society through education and intercultural dialogue. It also actively advocates for equal rights and works to combat violence against women.
VON (Refugee Organisations Netherlands)
VON is the national network of and for refugee organisations in the Netherlands. The organisation represents the interests of refugees and communities with a background of political migration, promoting their social participation, empowerment, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
About the collaboration
Through this conference, HTIB and VON join forces to foster the international exchange of knowledge and experiences on women's rights, strengthen connections between civil society organisations in the Netherlands and Turkey, and ensure that the prevention of violence against women remains a long-term priority.
Galerijhttps://offbeat.amsterdam/event/conference-stop-violence-against-women
FILM SCREENING + Q&A | Challenging Food Narratives with About Our Journey and I’MPOSSIBLE.
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Hey #believeinfilm friends,
I spent nearly all of October rewriting the internals of film Q (a web app for inverting film negatives online).
The new version features significant image quality improvements:
- Eliminated highlight/shadow clipping,
- More accurate colours,
- And a new colour correction algorithm.
Plus, fun new UI elements with faster processing speeds.
I explain how and why those upgrades work in today's article: https://www.analog.cafe/r/scanning-film-just-got-easier-mxge
Near the end, I also outline what could take it to the next level and ask for your feedback on future developments.
Thank you all for your support. This would not be possible without you!
When a critical vulnerability gets a name like PHP2Shell, the questions come in fast: are we exposed, is it fixed, can you prove it?
At Office Hours, Jan Pedersen and Matei Badanoiu, our Offensive Security Research Lead, talk through what to check and patch after PHP2Shell and other recent critical CVEs, and how to prove the fix held.
Matei has disclosed more than 100 CVEs, and the community knows him as “CVE Jesus.”
Around 30 minutes of walkthrough and 15 minutes of open Q&A.
Wednesday, October 28 | 9:00 AM Los Angeles | 12:00 PM New York | 4:00 PM London | 6:00 PM Bucharest 👉 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5417815287714/WN_xbwerEx9QFSjfNWIHcjtHw
I get irrationally turned off by events promoted as “fireside chat” when there’s no fire, and not really like FDRs talk to the public. Almost all of these are a conversation, an interview. Chat, sure. Q&A, ok. But Fireside? Drop it unless you’ve got the flames and irs relevant. It just seems silly.
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.3Unrestrictedexecute(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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The sun climbs slow above the hill,
The morning air is crisp and still.
I pull my sweater tight and warm,
To step away from winter's storm.
The frost is white upon the grass,
It crunches underneath as I pass.
The maple tree has turned to gold,
A story of the season told.
I walk along the dusty lane,
Past fields of dried and gathered grain.
The sky is painted soft and blue,
With light that feels both old and new.
🐦 Junco hyemalis (Dark-eyed Junco)
📅 Observed on 2025-10-23
👤 By: carolannvermeer
📌 Location: River East, Winnipeg, MB R2G, Canada
🔗 iNaturalist link: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/354073675
📷 Photo credits: (c) Carol Ann Vermeer, some rights reserved (CC BY)
🔎 Learn more about the taxon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark-eyed_junco
The US Air Force started the X-20 Dyna-Soar project OTD in 1957, it was an early manned #spaceflight development project https://toilet-guru.com/blog/44.html?s=mb #history
First year trying to grow broccoli. So far, so good.
The plan is to start two new plants every two weeks for as long as the temp holds (which I think will do so all winter long here)
Currently reading Marlon James' newest novel, The Disappearers, about homophobia and the gay scene in late 80s/early 90s Jamaica. Not that I was really expecting otherwise, but it's fucking rough.
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The last day for exploring the interior of Yellowstone for this season is in a week. October 31 is the last day that most roads and entrances are open. Open year round are the north entrance at Gardiner and the northeast entrance at Cooke City and the road between.
The evening’s “live” selection on deck is courtesy of Jake and Elwood.
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The moment Trump shattered his top successor's dreams right to his face https://www.alternet.org/trump-successor-shattered-dreams/ via Alternet.org
Michkov stays hot, but Flyers blow chance to keep digging out of early-season hole https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7721268/2026/10/24/flyers-ducks-michkov-martone-power-play/ Michkov scored the Flyers' first and fourth goals, while Porter Martone picked up a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss. #Sports #News
The CONOPs for NASA Artemis IV mission to the moon using Blue Origin -
- No in-orbit refueling
- Launch of 3 transfer stages, which together operate as a multistage rocket
- Launch of the Mark 2 lander
- Docking with transfer stages in low earth orbit
- Travel to lunar elliptical polar orbit
- SLS and Orion separately travel to lunar orbit
- Orion docks with lander
- Mark 2 landing with 2 astronauts
- Mark 2 launch and docking with Orion
- Orion ride back home
The Arctic giant: How Russia dominates the frozen frontier https://rt-english.com/russia/647527-arctic-giant-how-russia-dominates-frozen-frontier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS Russia sees the Arctic as a cornerstone of future prosperity and security despite increased EU and NATO rivalry in the region Read Full Article at RT.com #news #press
The French do street protests like nobody’s business.
To quote Napoleon, an army marches on its stomach.
The symbolic order is enforced by libraries, while media technology distributes power by registering particulars beyond self-representations.