Beyond Computation: Building Consensus with Human Time
![Under conditions of limited human-time, a persistent divergence emerges between honest and adversarial commitment weights-illustrated by [latex]W\_H(t) - W\_A(t)[/latex]-as honest validators consistently solve challenges and remain online, while the adversary’s progress is constrained by a fixed capacity, empirically validating the predicted drift behavior outlined in Lemma 6.2.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.04813v1/fig_commitment_trajectories.png)
A new consensus primitive leverages uniquely human effort as a scarce resource to provide Sybil resistance and a fundamentally different security model.
Open-World Games Built Around Player Curiosity, Not Objectives
Open-world games offer a relaxed experience because they let players explore without strict rules or goals. There’s no right or wrong way to play, allowing people to experiment, notice details, or simply follow their instincts and see what happens.
How Did Xbox Survive 2025?
Okay, so Microsoft is doing something totally unexpected. They’re actually putting some of their biggest, normally PlayStation-exclusive games on PlayStation! At the same time, they’re still making their own Xbox hardware. Honestly, it’s got me wondering what their overall plan is. But 2026? It feels like things could really blow up for them that year … Read more
Snap Hook Blueprint Location in ARC Raiders
Okay, so getting a Snap Hook in ARC Raiders is tough! Unless you’re incredibly lucky with random drops, you pretty much have to craft it. And to craft it, you need to find the blueprint first. Honestly, it seems like you’re more likely to stumble across the blueprint than the Snap Hook itself – it’s just that rare!
Every Nintendo Game Announced for 2026
After the Nintendo Switch 2 launches successfully in 2025, Nintendo is expected to build on that initial excitement. The year saw six brand-new first-party games released for the system, alongside updated content for existing Switch titles. Strong support from independent developers and surprisingly good ports of major games like Cyberpunk 2077 also contributed to the console’s success.
Epic Games Giveaway for January 8th to January 15th
This week, we’re giving away Bloons TD 6 – a fun and wacky game! You can add it to your library and keep it forever, but you need to claim it before 4 PM GMT on Thursday, January 15th.
Hijacked Helpers: The Hidden Risks in AI Agent Workflows
New research demonstrates that seemingly helpful AI agents built on large language models are surprisingly vulnerable to subtle, insidious control via backdoor attacks.
ARC Raiders Teases Improvements to Optional Expeditions and Reveals How Many Reset Their Character
Games like Escape from Tarkov usually reset players’ progress with periodic wipes, starting everyone back at level 1. ARC Raiders takes a different approach with “Expeditions” – an optional way to reset your account that you work towards over several months. Players complete a series of tasks at their own speed, and those who finish the Expedition before it’s available get extra rewards like more storage space, skill points, and a unique cosmetic item.
8 Final Fantasy 7 Concepts Square Enix Abandoned
So, getting Final Fantasy 7 made was a wild ride, apparently! It took about two years to develop, and a lot changed during that time. Hironobu Sakaguchi, the guy who started the whole Final Fantasy thing, actually finished the first draft of the story way back in the mid-90s. But getting that script into the game we all know and love? It was full of ideas they ended up cutting and completely rethinking. A lot of stuff hit the cutting room floor, it sounds like!
XRP Gravestone Doji: Doom or Drama Brewing?
Such quiet before a potential bowing of the market may alarm the unseasoned, yet the resemblance to a reversal signal on XRP’s charts invites a more chastened gaze rather than a howl of panic.