Imagine this: You’re a developer, burning the midnight oil, trying to ship a critical feature. You pull a Docker image from Docker Hub – looks good, works as advertised. You ship, go on with your life, and feel good about it. Let’s say that’s not the case, and what if...
We know that the world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving. As new threats continually emerge, it’s imperative that developers and users alike remain vigilant and take proactive measures to secure applications. Shocking Token’s mission is to educate our audience on the new dangers before them and how they can protect...
In a recently uncovered malware campaign targeting Docker environments, attackers are using a novel approach to mine cryptocurrency. Cybersecurity research teams at both Darktrace and Fortinet recently detected an ever-evolving campaign. It abuses the Teneo Web3 node with fraudulent heartbeat pings.The malicious Docker image, which was uploaded about two months...
The broader promise of Web3, filled with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and their trust-minimized tokenized ecosystems relies on trust — or the lack thereof. So what happens when the government breaks that trust? It’s not merely a bad actor to blame. It’s those same incentive structures that were designed to...
Decentralized Financial AI. Sounds futuristic, right? It is. We’re discussing building AI into DeFi, automating everything from trading strategies to DAO governance. Consider it like setting your financial life to autopilot. But before we all strap in and hand over the controls, let's talk about the elephant in the (decentralized)...
The main character—Sarah, a single mother in rural Kentucky. She’s very smart, creative, resourceful, but just stuck in a cycle of predatory payday loans. Her traditional finance counterpart turns a blind eye and considers her too much of a risk. Now picture DeFAI – Decentralized Financial AI – giving her...
The technology space is changing at blistering pace. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are arguably the most transformative technologies of the last 10 years. Now, these two powerhouses are converging in a new narrative: DeFAI. Uniting this technology, financial infrastructure, and adoption creates an economic busting intersection that...
We’ve all seen the fads, the promotions, the everythings-adjusting-now song and dance. But come on, in your heart of hearts, are you loving it? Are you on board with being a little more than a ticker symbol or are you simply trying to ride the latest FOMO craze?What if You...
To be fair, the crypto space has been a bit of a wild west. We're constantly bombarded with promises of overnight riches, fueled by hype and, let's face it, a whole lot of wishful thinking. Sound familiar? You may have heard the tale – XRP’s predestined climb and the meme-inspired...
Picture a mythological wolf, born in the crypto wilderness and known as Kai, who started minting NFTs from his bedroom. It was art as bombastic revelation, raw and powerful — cutting through clutter to speak to the anxieties of a generation. He did so by creating an engaged community on...
Stocktwits, with its introduction of Cryptotwits, is stepping into a realm where creativity mingles with natural danger. They’re in it to go beyond building a platform. They’re building a bridge between the known universe of TradFi and the wild new frontier that is DeFi. The question now is, will this...
The world of cryptocurrency trading is a volatile, complex and intimidating environment, especially for new traders. Traders are forever seeking the elusive edge in today’s hyper competitive marketplace. They want tools and resources that provide meaningful guidance, giving them the power to make better, smarter decisions. Stocktwits is one of...