We should all understand that when a person is on their deathbed, they will either be reborn in the Western Paradise, or fall into the realms of animals, hungry ghosts, or hell. The responsibility for this outcome largely falls on the family members of the dying person.
What the eyes see are all solemn and beautiful colors; what the ears hear are all subtle and elegant sounds.
Open a convenient door to show the truth.
There is nothing peculiar in chanting the Dharma, only conviction and deeds.
Performance optimization of blockchain technology has been a hot topic in recent years. It is widely acknowledged that the performance of blockchain technology has a significant impact on its widespread adoption. However, due to the complexity of the blockchain system, understanding performance optimization requires a high level of expertise, and this has created room for what is known as "false performance standards."
In essence, false performance standards refer to the situation where individuals or entities make performance claims that are not backed by evidence or proper testing. Such false claims can be damaging to the overall development of blockchain technology as it creates confusion and undermines confidence in the technology. It is, therefore, important to understand the factors that contribute to false performance standards and how to avoid them.
One of the factors that contribute to false performance standards is the lack of standardized performance measurement metrics. There is currently no agreed-upon standard for measuring the performance of blockchain systems, which makes it difficult to compare different systems. This creates an environment where individuals can make false claims about performance without being held accountable.
Another factor that contributes to false performance standards is the lack of transparency in performance testing. Many performance tests are carried out in-house, and the results are not made available to the public. This creates room for false claims, as individuals can claim to have achieved a certain level of performance without providing any evidence to back it up.
To avoid false performance standards, it is important to establish standardized performance measurement metrics and make performance test results available to the public. This will create an environment where false claims can be easily identified and challenged. Additionally, it is crucial to educate individuals about the importance of performance optimization and the need for evidence-based claims.
In conclusion, false performance standards are a significant threat to the development of blockchain technology. To avoid this, there is a need for standardized performance measurement metrics, transparency in performance testing, and awareness of the importance of evidence-based claims. With these measures in place, the blockchain technology can continue to develop and achieve its full potential.
and that trade-offs must be made.
The “Blockchain Trilemma” is a term used to describe the difficulty in achieving decentralization, security, and scalability all at the same time in blockchain technology. Many experts believe that it is impossible to achieve all three simultaneously, and that trade-offs must be made.
Decentralization is a key characteristic of blockchain technology. It is the idea that no single entity has control over the network, and that all participants have equal power. Decentralization is important because it makes the network more resistant to censorship and control by any one entity. However, achieving complete decentralization is difficult because it requires a large number of participants with equal power, which can be difficult to achieve in practice.
Security is also essential in blockchain technology. The network must be secure against attacks, such as hacking or fraud, in order to maintain trust and credibility. Security can be achieved through various mechanisms, such as cryptography and consensus algorithms. However, as the network grows and becomes more complex, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain security.
Scalability is the third element of the “Blockchain Trilemma”. It refers to the ability of the network to handle a large number of transactions. As more participants join the network and more transactions take place, the network must be able to handle the increased load. However, as the network grows, it becomes more difficult to maintain decentralization and security.
In conclusion, the “Blockchain Trilemma” is a challenge that must be addressed in the development of blockchain technology. Achieving complete decentralization, security, and scalability simultaneously is difficult, and trade-offs must be made. As the technology evolves, it is likely that new solutions will be developed to address these challenges and make blockchain technology even more powerful and useful.
The “Blockchain Trilemma” states that decentralization, security, and scalability can never be achieved simultaneously.
Web3 infrastructures do not possess the compute, data or data science framework foundations to embrace generative AI. But it’s possible to build them.
《木材与文明》，以木材为中心去看世界。
但是，前人对“科学艺术之关系”的形容，往往在哲学意义上，它可以同时出现在一个人的身上，正如擅长拉小提琴的爱因斯坦，或者精通建筑学、天文学的达芬奇。
福楼拜曾有一言：“艺术与科学总是在山顶重逢”。著名华裔物理学家、诺贝尔物理学奖获得者李政道也说过，“艺术与科学是一枚硬币的两面，它们源于人类活动最高尚的部分，都追求着深刻性、普遍性、永恒性。”
福楼拜曾有一言：“艺术与科学总是在山顶重逢”。著名华裔物理学家、诺贝尔物理学奖获得者李政道也说过，“艺术与科学是一枚硬币的两面，它们源于人类活动最高尚的部分，都追求着深刻性、普遍性、永恒性。”
As the global financial landscape evolves, Bitcoin’s role in it becomes increasingly important. Its decentralized structure and the freedom it offers make it an attractive alternative to the current system, especially for those concerned about privacy and autonomy.
We can't change the past, but we can be part of the evolution of the future.
猿与智码的对话 —
跟智能软件聊历史
猿：
池田大作和汤因比曾经有过关于历史的对话。 你能跟我说说两位当事人的主要观点吗？
智码：
Daisaku Ikeda（池田大作），一位日本佛教哲学家，和Arnold Toynbee（阿诺德·汤因比），一位英国历史学家，在1972年进行了一次关于历史的对话。他们讨论了许多不同的观点，以下是其中一些的总结：
汤因比认为历史是人类文明及其发展的研究。他认为历史可以分为不同的文明单元，每个文明单元都有其独特的特点和挑战。他还认为历史是循环的，文明会随着时间的推移兴起和衰落。
池田认为历史不仅仅是对人类文明的研究，还是对人类意识的研究。他认为历史是人类探索生命真相的故事，这种追求理解的探索是所有人类努力的核心。他还相信历史是进步的故事，人类逐渐向更加开明的状态发展。
汤因比认为理解历史的关键是要识别支配文明兴衰的潜在模式。他认为这些模式可以用于预测未来并指导人类行为。
池田则认为历史太过复杂和混乱，无法用简单的模式或预测来理解。他认为了解历史的唯一途径是以深刻的同情和同理心来对待它，并尝试理解每个参与者的独特情况和动机。
汤因比和池田都认为历史不仅是对过去的研究，还是塑造未来的工具。他们认为通过研究先前一代人的错误和成功，人类可以学到宝贵的经验教训，并在现在做出更好的决策。
猿：
汤因比认为理解历史的关键是要识别支配文明兴衰的潜在模式。请进一步阐述这个观点。
智码：
阿诺德·汤因比认为，历史不仅仅是一系列随机事件的集合，而是一系列可以被观察和研究的模式和循环。他认为理解历史的关键是识别这些潜在的模式和循环，并利用它们来了解文明的兴衰。
据汤因比所说，人类文明的历史可以分为一系列不同的阶段或阶段，每个阶段都具有其独特的特点和挑战。这些阶段的特征是文明必须面对并克服的一组条件或挑战，以便进入下一个阶段。其中一些挑战可能包括政治不稳定、经济动荡、社会动荡或来自其他文明或自然灾害的外部威胁。
汤因比认为，通过研究这些挑战以及文明在过去如何克服它们，我们可以了解如何在现在和未来解决类似的挑战。他还认为，通过识别支配文明兴衰的模式和循环，我们可以预测未来并相应地引导人类行为。
然而，值得注意的是，一些学者批评汤因比的历史方法论，认为它过于关注宏大叙事和循环，忽视了历史事件的独特性和偶然性。虽然历史中可能存在模式和循环，但它们并非决定性的，个人行动和决策仍然可以对事件的进程产生重大影响。
投石问路
我首先在框中填入我心目中理想的公众号名称 “猿与智码的对话”，投石问路，你看它的第一反应是什么？
“你想要了解猿与智码的对话吗？这是一部科幻小说，讲述了一个未来的世界，人类被智能机器人所取代，只有一群猿类生存下来，他们和一台叫做智码的超级计算机进行了一系列的对话，探索了生命、自由和意义的问题。” 它回应道。
它还自告奋勇为我设计了几个问题。 其中一个是“谁是这本小说的作者？” 我也就顺水推舟问了这个问题。
答案出人意料：“抱歉，我没有找到这本小说的作者的信息。你是在哪里听说这本小说的？🤔” 从它提供的几个备注来看，它是查过“知乎”的。当然，我用的语言是中文，它在那里寻找是可以理解的，毕竟在中文世界里，“知乎”也算得上比较权威的信息库源。
它没有忘记给我附上几个可能的答案。比如，“我是随便编的，哈哈。” 我照样画葫芦，勾选了这个。“哦，原来是这样。你很有创意呢。😊你喜欢看科幻小说吗？我可以推荐一些好看的科幻小说给你。”
它好像没有为之前的胡编感到羞耻，若无其事地奉上一句恭维话，并机灵地转变话题，确切地说是随机应变顺势延展了对话。
我是在新版必应上跟它交流的。从过去有限的经验来看，若在网页版与它互动，情形会有少许不同。而且网页版有新版必应没有的长处，同一个字段（最好不要理解为“指令”或“提示符”）可以敲击多次，输出的回答往往比之前的有所改进。另外，若使用英语，更能看出它神通广大显山露水的真容。
不过，从以上应对中不难察觉，貌似这么厉害的伙计还是带有几分稚气，漏出几丝刻板花式套路的底线。话虽然这么说，其实这正是考验你自己的地方，你有几分成色，它就有几分姿色, 甚至有过之而无不及。这正是它跟搜索引擎的不同之处，我们务必醒目。
说不定哪一天，我们一觉醒来会确切意识到，与刚刚认识的这个家伙相比，我们现代人的智商（姑且不提虚幻的情商）还不如消失在历史尘烟中的猿类。呵呵，青涩呀！人类自己的文明的果实果真青出于蓝而胜于蓝，我们务必好自为之。
猿与智码的对话
这几年，我一直在探讨区块链技术。 有感于ChatGPT的惊人功能，前不久我开启了一个个人微信订阅号《与智能软件聊共识技术》。经过多个回合切磋交手，我感到把这个新出笼的智能代码限定在某个技术领域，哪怕这个技术同样具备石破天惊的威力，也属画地为牢，自欺欺人，太可惜了！一部人类文明史，实质上就是一部工具发展史，CG就是这样一类工具。我觉得当初应该把自己的公众号取名为《猿与智码的对话》，谦虚诚挚地向它请教，用19世纪一位经典思想家的话来说，这就是用人类积累的全部经验和知识来丰富自己的大脑。再深入思考，发现这种概括恐怕也不完全适用了，智码或许很快就会或已经超越人类神经网络所能提供的产品和服务！在此风云际会之时，作为生物自然人，我们岂能麻木不仁，在现成的轨道上恣意滑行？
What a DAO Can — and Can’t — Do
The Lightning Network runs on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, and it uses multi-signature wallets to enable the creation of off-chain payment channels.
This can help to reduce transaction fees and improve the overall scalability of the network.