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Cover Image for GigaDOT: DeFi Without the Baggage

A deep dive into GigaDOT (GDOT), Polkadot's weaponized yield aggregator that compresses multiple DeFi strategies into a single, frictionless token.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes
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After Carney's Win: Will Poilievre Choose Division or Cooperation?

As Mark Carney leads the Liberals to a surprise minority government victory, Pierre Poilievre faces a crucial choice between continuing divisive politics or embracing a more constructive opposition role.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes
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Elbows Up: A Proactive Action Plan for Civilian Resistance in Canada

A hypothetical nonviolent resistance strategy for Canadians in the event of a hostile takeover, based on proven civil resistance principles from historical movements worldwide.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes
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Preserving Innovation: Why Bittensor Needs Non-Commercial Subnets

An analysis of how non-commercial subnets are crucial for maintaining true innovation in Bittensor's dTAO ecosystem, drawing parallels with successful open-source projects.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes
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DeepSeek and the Open AI Movement: Ushering in a Collaborative Future

In an era defined by technological rivalries and corporate secrecy, a revolutionary force is reshaping the artificial intelligence landscape. Last week's emergence of DeepSeek—a Chinese AI model matching the capabilities of leading proprietary systems—represents more than just another milestone in AI development. It heralds a renaissance in open-source collaboration that could fundamentally transform how humanity approaches technological innovation.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes
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Beyond the Household Metaphor: Why Government Finances Aren't Your Family Budget

As Canada faces economic challenges and a looming 2025 election, we examine why comparing government finances to household budgets is a misleading and potentially dangerous analogy.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes