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Too big to care

I'm on tour with my new, nationally bestselling novel The Bezzle! Catch me in BOSTON with Randall "XKCD" Munroe (Apr 11), then PROVIDENCE (Apr 12), and beyond!

Remember the first time you used Google search? It was like magic. After years of progressively worsening search quality from Altavista and Yahoo, Google was literally stunning, a gateway to the very best things on the internet.

Today, Google has a 90% search market-share. They got it the hard way: they cheated. Google spends tens of billions of dollars on payola in order to ensure that they are the default search engine behind every search box you encounter on every device, every service and every website:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/10/03/not-feeling-lucky/#fundamental-laws-of-economics

Not coincidentally, Google's search is getting progressively, monotonically worse. It is a cesspool of botshit, spam, scams, and nonsense. Important resources that I never bothered to bookmark because I could find them with a quick Google search no longer show up in the first ten screens of results:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/21/im-feeling-unlucky/#not-up-to-the-task

Even after all that payola, Google is still absurdly profitable. They have so much money, they were able to do a $80 billion stock buyback. Just a few months later, Google fired 12,000 skilled technical workers. Essentially, Google is saying that they don't need to spend money on quality, because we're all locked into using Google search. It's cheaper to buy the default search box everywhere in the world than it is to make a product that is so good that even if we tried another search engine, we'd still prefer Google.

This is enshittification. Google is shifting value away from end users (searchers) and business customers (advertisers, publishers and merchants) to itself:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/03/05/the-map-is-not-the-territory/#apor-locksmith

And here's the thing: there are search engines out there that are so good that if you just try them, you'll get that same feeling you got the first time you tried Google.

When I was in Tucson last month on my book-tour for my new novel The Bezzle, I crashed with my pals Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden. I've know them since I was a teenager (Patrick is my editor).

We were sitting in his living room on our laptops – just like old times! – and Patrick asked me if I'd tried Kagi, a new search-engine.

Teresa chimed in, extolling the advanced search features, the "lenses" that surfaced specific kinds of resources on the web.

I hadn't even heard of Kagi, but the Nielsen Haydens are among the most effective researchers I know – both in their professional editorial lives and in their many obsessive hobbies. If it was good enough for them…

I tried it. It was magic.

No, seriously. All those things Google couldn't find anymore? Top of the search pile. Queries that generated pages of spam in Google results? Fucking pristine on Kagi – the right answers, over and over again.

That was before I started playing with Kagi's lenses and other bells and whistles, which elevated the search experience from "magic" to sorcerous.

The catch is that Kagi costs money – after 100 queries, they want you to cough up $10/month ($14 for a couple or $20 for a family with up to six accounts, and some kid-specific features):

https://kagi.com/settings?p=billing_plan&plan=family

I immediately bought a family plan. I've been using it for a month. I've basically stopped using Google search altogether.

Kagi just let me get a lot more done, and I assumed that they were some kind of wildly capitalized startup that was running their own crawl and and their own data-centers. But this morning, I read Jason Koebler's 404 Media report on his own experiences using it:

https://www.404media.co/friendship-ended-with-google-now-kagi-is-my-best-friend/

Koebler's piece contained a key detail that I'd somehow missed:

When you search on Kagi, the service makes a series of “anonymized API calls to traditional search indexes like Google, Yandex, Mojeek, and Brave,” as well as a handful of other specialized search engines, Wikimedia Commons, Flickr, etc. Kagi then combines this with its own web index and news index (for news searches) to build the results pages that you see. So, essentially, you are getting some mix of Google search results combined with results from other indexes.

In other words: Kagi is a heavily customized, anonymized front-end to Google.

The implications of this are stunning. It means that Google's enshittified search-results are a choice. Those ad-strewn, sub-Altavista, spam-drowned search pages are a feature, not a bug. Google prefers those results to Kagi, because Google makes more money out of shit than they would out of delivering a good product:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/2/24117976/best-printer-2024-home-use-office-use-labels-school-homework

No wonder Google spends a whole-ass Twitter every year to make sure you never try a rival search engine. Bottom line: they ran the numbers and figured out their most profitable course of action is to enshittify their flagship product and bribe their "competitors" like Apple and Samsung so that you never try another search engine and have another one of those magic moments that sent all those Jeeves-askin' Yahooers to Google a quarter-century ago.

One of my favorite TV comedy bits is Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the AT&T operator; Tomlin would do these pitches for the Bell System and end every ad with "We don't care. We don't have to. We're the phone company":

https://snltranscripts.jt.org/76/76aphonecompany.phtml

Speaking of TV comedy: this week saw FTC chair Lina Khan appear on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. It was amazing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaDTiWaYfcM

The coverage of Khan's appearance has focused on Stewart's revelation that when he was doing a show on Apple TV, the company prohibited him from interviewing her (presumably because of her hostility to tech monopolies):

https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/apple-got-caught-censoring-its-own

But for me, the big moment came when Khan described tech monopolists as "too big to care."

What a phrase!

Since the subprime crisis, we're all familiar with businesses being "too big to fail" and "too big to jail." But "too big to care?" Oof, that got me right in the feels.

Because that's what it feels like to use enshittified Google. That's what it feels like to discover that Kagi – the good search engine – is mostly Google with the weights adjusted to serve users, not shareholders.

Google used to care. They cared because they were worried about competitors and regulators. They cared because their workers made them care:

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/4/4/18295933/google-cancels-ai-ethics-board

Google doesn't care anymore. They don't have to. They're the search company.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/04/teach-me-how-to-shruggie/#kagi

[haloberry]

Okay, I have 2 ideas, choose the one you like more:

1. Minecraft Wardens, surprisingly, are not interested in music. They do not care for music discs and will not even pay attention to a jukebox playing somewhere. Tommy is, however, only half-Warden, and though he grew up in the Ancient City and never heard music, he is immediately attracted to it when he hears it for the first time.

Meanwhile Tubbo just wanted to check out the new music disc he found next to a zombie spawner.

Or this one

2. Tommy wakes up in a new world. He has no memories of his past. There’s a weird green guy next to him. But his attention is immediately caught by another guy, a goat hybrid, in a bit of a distance.

or Tommy and Tubbo inevitably fall in love again after the server restart.

Doing Warden one bc I wanted an excuse for Tubbo to dance

Also, this got long soooo

——

Long ago, in the deepest parts if the world, was a society long thought to have been annihilated.

The world saw them as beasts, and was quick to push them out of the sunlight. To the point, they adapted to thrived in the darkness and grew their homes from their bodies.

Legend says the souls of their enemies were trapped inside the bodies of the monsters themselves, and that the bigger the monster, the more souls they’ve killed.

They were called Wardens, for the very reason they protect the underground from the same people they put them there.

Though, maybe one boy can change that.

Seeing as the boy was not necessarily a true Warden, but, one all the same. He might just be the key to reconciliation with the Human Race.

And the human boy to find him was none other Tubbo Underscore.

Tubbo was an ordinary villager, one who apprenticed under the Wondering Merchant Iskall, but was a Blacksmith’s kid.

He had taken fascination with the unknown, that, if he couldn’t understand something, then he simply just doesn’t know enough.

Luckily, he was a learner.

And one day, while the Sun was high in the sky and it being too hot to stay indoors, Tubbo decided maybe a trip to the caves would do him some good.

Caves were cool. Both in their nature and their temperature, and seeing as how it was either go exploring or return back to working with the blast furnace, it’s obvious he chose the former.

At least, that was his thought process before he slipped on cobweb and was now dangling above an open zombie spawner.

With a scream, he was tugging and tugging on the webs to try and hold on, but he was too heavy for the rather featherweight silk was surely slipping.

Luckily, or rather destined, his voice was heard.

р̴̨͉̹̝̟̥̦̯͚̭͓̹͂́̚͝ͅя̶̨̛̹͙̦̝͎̦͎̐͝д̵̞͙͍̫̐́��̮о̶̧̭͇͚̺͇͖͇̬͂̾̈́́̒͆͐͘в̷̢̼̫̟̩͚̰̝̺̮͕̟̄̚͝о̴̭̟͙̦̣̮̜͔̝̮̹͙̒̈̈́̒̃̒̿́̔́̓̚͝͠ͅй̴̧̨̪̙͎̖̱͍͙͉̖͚͕̱̬̇́́̕͝, or “Tommy”, heard him.

Now, let it be known the Warden knew it was dangerous to follow unknown voices, was taught and raised to never go near a human without the intent to kill, but give him a break he was really bored that day.

Plus, how Dangerous can humans be if their own father was one?

Before he could argue with himself, a different sound was ricocheting along the walls of the cave.

It.. was loud. Loud enough that even the sensors were whirring and wiggling next to him.

But the noise itself was something he never heard before. It was rhythmic, tranquil, yet nowhere near the sound of running water.

See, water was actually one of Tommy’s favorite sounds, just behind the soft humming of his mother’s souls, but this one?

Tommy couldn’t place it, but it was definitely speeding up the ranks.

Sadly, Tommy is not a multitasker, and by the time he finally gets out of his own head, he was already in the same vicinity as the noise maker.

And, it’s beautiful.

The noise maker, seems to be copying the rhythm of the sounds their making, in maybe a killing dance? If the remains of zombies and experience on the ground is any indicator for the carnage this human committed.

But, the most frightening thing Tommy felt at the moment was it’s bared teeth.

Did they rip apart the zombies with their teeth?¿

It was hypnotizing in the way the noise maker was making that serene calling, yet was still reeling in their features from their latest hunt.

It drew Tommy in, and before he knew it, he was standing right in plain view of them.

Tubbo wanted to scream. But the fear had stun-locked every inch of his body and there was no air left in his lungs to even whimper.

He couldn’t even run when the Warden came closer and picked him up, both shulk claws at his waist as he was twisted and turned around like he was being inspected.

The silliness from earlier all disappearing as his adrenaline came back at full forced.

He scrambled, kicking and punching trying to escape from the arms of the Warden to not avail.

He could feel the claws inch deeper on his sides, and started fighting harder because oh void, any harder and the claws could dig into his skin and disembowel him—

He was put down, gently..

The beast, which was lankier than he initially realized, was now looking entranced by the jukebox.

After escaping the webs, Tubbo had managed to light the spawner and finish off the rest of the zombies, leaving him to loot the chests.

Thats when he had found it; a rare Cat disc that he hasn’t seen since early childhood, considering his father sold theirs for more iron.

He had really cared for that disc, so finding one just sounding too good to be true.

Which, makes sense, considering he now has a Warden in front of him.

A Warden.. that picked him up like a ragdoll.. and put him back down without killing him..

A Warden.. that doesn’t look like a typical Warden, that also has the most prettiest blue-shaded Blonde hair he has ever seen…

A Warden.. that just turned towards him and shined their eyes brighter then the torch next to him..

Oh boy..

[blackjackkent]

Quick stop in camp and quick chats with some companions.

-----

Karlach is very happy about her second engine upgrade. "When I touched you, I felt like a real person! My heart was racing, but I didn't hurt you. I don't have to be afraid of myself anymore."

Rakha had an uncharacteristic little smile on her face, hearing this - Karlach is one of the people who has had the most impact on her, and while she doesn't fully understand the tiefling's intense desire for physical touch, she is glad it worked out.

But she wonders... she wonders what it would be like, to not be afraid of herself too.

When she asks about Dammon's news - that Karlach will die if she doesn't return to Avernus - Karlach just shakes it off. "Ugh, I don't want to think about that now. Misery always overstays its welcome, and joy leaves too soon. I'll cry later, but not now."

Rakha chews over that statement for a long time, and then carefully files it away along with the other most important pieces of advice that make up her world. Misery always overstays its welcome, and joy leaves too soon.

She has a lot of misery. Joy still seems like a foreign concept, especially in this dark place of lost memory where her own mind slips out of her control and the very air stings her skin. But she has Wyll. She has the things she has learned. That is something.

It is a good reminder.

-----

Astarion, on the opposite side of camp, is also thinking quite a bit about physical touch - and he's much less happy about it.

"The way she leered at me... the blood merchant. I can't get it out of my head. It isn't like me. Not like me at all. I was being too precious, wasn't I? We could have used her potion. A moment of unpleasantry doesn't matter if there's a fine reward. I should have just gritted my teeth as always and let her have me for a bit."

Rakha listens quietly to this speech, trying to read his attitude, his body language. He's fidgeting, visibly troubled, very different from his usual cocky swagger. His eyes look haunted in the same way that hers often do, on the rare occasions when she can look in a mirror.

She doesn't understand his agitation. Certainly Oblodra had resources to offer - but she seemed a minor player at best in the overall tangled web of Moonrise. Astarion did not want to sate his hunger on her, and that was that - or so she thought. Something else is going on here.

"Why has she upset you so much?" she asks bluntly.

He snorts derisively. "There's nothing more desirable in the world than a vampire, is there?" he sneers. "And when you've been through all I have, you damn well are going to fight with what few assets the gods give you." A pause. His eyes drop away from her and his shoulders hunch up. "But a part of me feels sick when I think about getting on my back for breadcrumbs again."

Rakha has to think about this and parse through it for quite a long time. Getting on my back... again.

He means sex, of course. Rakha has little context for most things, but she is more than able to make the leap required to understand this particular idiom. He has told her, in bits and pieces, fragments of his history as a slave for his vampiric master, a sensual lure for his victims. She had not understood that this was also what Oblodra was asking for. But now that she sees it, it makes sense - as does his reticence.

Rakha's experience with sex, at least that she can remember, is limited to Lae'zel. Chaos came after that particular coupling, but her recollection of the moment itself is pleasant. Fierce, warm - it felt like a battle for dominance, but one to which they both brought their own hunger. Neither would have bothered, had the other not wanted to be there.

(Distantly she wonders... what will it be like with Wyll? Wyll is warmth and safety and soft touches. Wyll moves slowly, and she is glad of it, because there is something more in the distance and it is too big for her to look at yet with anything more than sidelong glances...)

All of this, though, bears no resemblance to what Astarion has experienced. Astarion has had far more sex than Rakha has had - but he never wanted to be there. It has only ever been a thing of sharp edges and pain to him - Oblodra's offer included.

"Have you even enjoyed having sex?" she asks. Her eyebrows furrow tightly together with concentration, thinking this over. "In the last decades?"

"Enjoyment?" He scoffs dismissively. "That didn't come into it. I never had a choice. I have bedded thousands of people. Half of them I barely remember. Most of them didn't even grant me temporary bliss..."

He pauses, and is quiet for a moment, thinking. "It should have been so easy to let the drow use me for her fantasy," he goes on quietly. "But perhaps... you showed me I have enough strength. I don't need to."

This gives Rakha some pause. *I* showed you? she almost says. She does not really feel like a paragon of strength at present. Not after Steelclaw, and her breakdown out in the darkness.

But that isn't what he's talking about. Violent and broken she may be... but he has seen her starting to fight against those dark urges. She has not always been successful, but he has seen her come to value the ability to choose what she wishes to do, rather than succumb to the beast's whims.

And whatever darkness drives her, it is mirrored in him. And he seeks that choice as well.

"And I would never ask you to," she says, flat and with finality.

He nods slowly, letting out a heavy breath and squeezing his eyes shut. "It isn't worth the scars anymore," he mutters.

-----

Shadowheart is, apparently, just as eager as Rakha is to put Ketheric to the blade. "He's trouble. Worse, he's a traitor. Whatever loyalty he had towards Lady Shar is long gone. It would please him greatly to see him meet his long-overdue end, I'll wager."

Rakha and Shar are completely in sync on this point.

-----

Interestingly, Rakha has the option to ask Gale if the invulnerability provided by the Nightsong might be useful in keeping him alive through the orb blast. Sadly, Gale nixes this idea.

"Alas, no. The charm Elminster granted me *requires* my death as the spark that will light the orb's fuse. Making myself invulnerable, immortal, or in any other fashion unkillable would render it useless. And gods only know what it might do to the orb itself. Still, I see no harm in learning what we can about this Nightsong. And if we manage to find it, the harm will be all Ketheric's. So well worth indulging our curiosity."

It's interesting - it's probably a good thing that Gale will not be along for the Act 2 climax and will miss his chance to asplode, because Rakha is very torn about the whole thing. As noted in the above scene with Astarion (and Karlach, to a lesser extent), self-determination has started to be a bit of a recurring theme for her. On the other hand, she also thinks the whole orb situation is unfair and stupid and that Mystra doesn't deserve the Weave.

So it's complicated.

------

Lae'zel has nothing to talk about at present. Conversation with Minthara will get its own post since there is a lot of it. In the meantime, quick stop for Wyll kisses:

His face when he looks at her, aww. <3

He also mentions that he thinks Ravengard is probably being held deep beneath Moonrise, since he wasn't in the prisons. Rakha thinks he's probably right. This worries her a bit, because as of right now, she has no idea where that route below might be, nor where the asset is that Wyll is supposed to retrieve, and she doesn't particularly want to think about the possibility of failing him in either regard.

[infacheezit]

Screw it, gonna start posting random lore about my world without much context outside of random stuff I add in advance.

As a quick little note, I want my world and story to be a video game, the story telling medium is just for me, books take too long to write, shows are just a hard NO, and movies are weird. When it comes to web comics or a graphic novel, those are somewhat on the table.

This post will be the basics, nothing but the fundamentals and what not.

So where to start? Main characters.

First is Jack, full name: Jack Notrad, nickname: Merchant. He’s a guy who wanted to be an adventurer and technically got that wish. Now he’s a part of a global conspiracy, working with a god of darkness, learning the dark past of the world and trying to stop a supposed “day of reality’s end”. Fun facts: he loves savory food, knows how to sew, has some sorta neurodivergent trait, and always keeps a half compass half stopwatch gizmo in his backpack’s front pocket.

Nightmare is next. The outcasted god of darkness and current benefactor/partner of Merchant. Nightmare is seen as a cruel god, one who rules the night and all that’s evil. Although some is true, not all of it is. He isn’t evil, he only governs the darkness, and he has literally no control over people and their evil habits. He has a lot to go over but for now, I’ll just say that he hopes to one day be able to see every person grow and change. Fun facts: he hates paperwork, likes reading random books made by mortals about the mind, believes that darkness is needed to see the light, and can sense the despair and problems of people within his “domain”.

Next up is the Necro-Bard. A cocky, undead bard who wields a guitar scythe that is a whole can of worms in of itself. The Necro-Bars is just the scythe, the corpse is just an empty husk. The scythtar is an ancient relic of a titan of death, made to be wielded by the strongest beings of the world, Bards. The fear instilled by the Necro-Bard’s ballads are enough to make Lucifer shiver in fear. “Fun” facts: the scythe oozes a tar like liquid from a skull at the end of the tuners, the corpse is constantly rotting and is at least one overexertion from breaking, the titan is still alive and can sense the scythtar’s melody being played, finally the scythtar can create crystals that can steal people’s souls when touched.

Those are like the three main characters, at least for what I dub as act 1. Merchant and Nightmare work together to take down the Necro-Bard’s take over, not much else to it. They do meet a lot more threats and allies along the way though, so there is that. That’s about it for now, might continue this some other time when I get the urge again.

[morabee]

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CH 10: THE BAZAAR

AN: Wyrdstone is a fantasy web series updating every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday here on Tumblr. Wyrdstone is a classic RIVALS FIGHT FOR THE THRONE TM. With magic. And oaths. And gods. And rivalry. And gayz. Did I mention the gayz? Enjoy:

X. THE BAZAAR

“There.” Lero whispered to Cythe, jutting his head towards the alehouse. Nia squinted at the dingy establishment across the busy street, this early in the morning it was hardly open for business. Cythe took a step towards the building and Lero snatched her wrist. His eyes pointed to where the legionnaires lounged in the shade. “You do realize they’ll recognize you as the Legate’s wife, yes?” 

“And they wouldn’t you?” Cythe hiked Tius up on her hip. She gestured kindly to the legionnaires as Titus grabbed for her hair. 

Nia crossed her arms. “Will either of you telling what is going on?” Lero’s jaw tightened in silent warning to their sister. “Fine.” Nia huffed. “Forget it.” Besides, she had other business to attend to. 

Or she did. Several city blocks later, the legionnaires were still trailing them. Nia regretted taking up her sister’s offer to go to the bazaar. She wondered how best she could lose their entourage in the buzzing market. The merchants voice rang out in the early morning, echoing off the walls of the narrow streets. 

“Spices— genuine spices.”

“Salt! Salt!”

“Fish! Freshly caught.”

“Fine silk from Pi-Yenja. Authentic silk smooth enough for a king.”

“Treasures straight from the Dunelands.” Nia slowed at the voice. Her siblings kept walking, disappearing around the corner of the block. Nia hiked up her scarf and ducked her head past a passer-by. A middle aged Ashenian man waved her over from a stall constructed in the alleyway between two houses. Nia turned to make sure the legionnaire’s hadn’t noticed her. The merchant snapped at her ear.

 Nia growled as she faced him. “Merka.” She greeted. 

The Ashenian trader was short, stout, and eternally sunburnt. His red skin peeled around his nose and sweaty neck. Merka rolled four knuckles across the counter. Nia leaned in closer as if to examine a black onyx funerary statue and dropped a few shras on the counter. They disappeared within seconds. Merka’s hand inspected them underneath the counter. “Well caught, raider.”

Her cheeks heated, she was far from the only tomb raider who served Merka and the other treasure dealers of the lower bazaar, but her proximity to the Legate had made her dealings insurmountably dangerous. If Clavo ever found out that she had been undercutting him for years, well, Nia couldn’t bear to stomach the thought. 

But it was a risk worth taking. After four years of crawling, climbing, and squeezing herself through near-death experiences; Nia had traded enough treasure and squirreled away enough coin to start her life elsewhere. If she even knew where ‘elsewhere’ was. 

Nia kept her eyes on the legionnaires as they moved to the next patch of shade. They were still focused on ehr sister, who was now trading compliments with a scarf weaver. “What news?”

“Three diggers left four days ago.”

Nia narrowed her eyes. They must have escaped during the most recent work rotation to the necropolis. “Their path?”

“I’ve been told north, towards Xur.”

Nia scrunched her nose. The path to Xur was treacherous, and the escapees would be Goddess favored to make it there alive. She nodded her head. “Thank you.”

“And my delivery?”

“At the usual spot.” 

With nothing else to say, Merka slipped a her a circular loaf of bread. Nia held up the hollow loaf, shaking it. Her payment would be inside. She walked back across the street, making a show of smelling the fresh loaf. 

“I should report you.” Lero whispered when she caught up to them. 

“You won’t.”

“Under the Legate’s nose. Seriously sister. How stupid are you?”

Cythe looked over from the merchant. “Both of you be pleasant.” 

Her be pleasant? Nia and Lero’s mouths flung open to argue, but Cythe’s quick gesture demanded silence. She pressed a finger to her lips and pointed to the center of the street. Nia followed her hand and flinched as the whip bit into skin. 

Ka-TCH! Ka-TCH!

The legionnaire released the whip again, tearing open another gash. Ka-TCH! Ka-TCH!

The second legionnaire cupped his hands to his mouth. “Attention!” He boomed at the gathered crowd. “For far to long, the kerai have fled into the Dunelands. The Legate has ordered increased patrols along De-Asha’s walls. By the edict of our esteemed Conqueror, any kerai caught will be sentenced to hard labor in De-Urs.”

The bazaar gasped in collective horror. De-Urs had the deadliest quarries in the region. 

“We cannot leave the city?” A woman whispered. 

“They can’t do this.”

“They can.” Lero said evenly. 

“I thought—” Cythe trailed off. 

“The Legate is one of them.” Lero snapped. “You know the law.”

Nia did. The Conqueror had ruled decades ago after the Houses surrendered that any kerai discovered in the aker state would either be enslaved or sentenced to death. Not all who lived in Ker were among the kerai. As the generations passed, fewer children were born with Sachmis’ gift to manifest one’s wyrd into the physical world. Those who felt the undeniable pull of the goddess would confine themselves within their homes or race into the desert. Escaping into the Dunelands had worked, until it hadn’t. Clavo’s father and previous Legate, Crassus Clavo had first ordered the patrols. Swiftly afterwards De-Asha’s kerai population was funneled through the empire in chains. 

Ka-TCH! Ka-TCH!

Nia dug her teeth into her own cheek. The kerai man wailed as the legionnaire continued to whip him. 

Ka-TCH! Ka-TCH!

The overpowering smell of blood hit her nostrils. The need to hunt, to hurt, to kill reared up within her. No! Nia clenched her fist, willing the aker to stay down. Her jaw began to ache. 

Cythe’s hand found her shoulder. “Nia.” She soothed. “Take a deep breath.” 

The whip rose, snapping at the man’s legs. The prisoner rolled onto his back, folding his legs close to his chest. The legionnaire took a step forward, raising the whip. 

The aker thudded against her sternum. “Cythe, I’m scared. I’m going to-”

“No, Nia!” Cythe’s voice hinted at her fear. She pulled her in close. “Nia, you can’t.”

The prisoner ax kicked the legionnaire’s face. The soldier reared back, angrily clenching his bleeding nose. The prisoner rolled onto his feat and half-ran, half-limped through the crowd. 

“Out of the way!” Lero shoved Nia to the ground. Her brother unsheathed their father’s khoshep as he ran. Curved sword in the air, he stuck out his foot in one fluid gesture sending the prisoner stumbling. With military precision, Lero stepped behind the prisoner and held the blade at the reedy man’s throat. The other legionnaire’s hustled over, pushing through the crowd. 

“Good catch, Uro.”

Lero’s face flushed. He pulled back the blade and released the man’s hair. “I’ll leave him to it.”

“Yes sir!” The legionnaires heaved the man to his feet. 

The kerai spat. “You’re a traitor.”

Lero’s face hardened. He marched back to Nia and Cythe. “Let’s go.”

“Run away, Uro.” The scarf merchant snatched back a green scarf that Cythe had been purchasing. “I knew I recognized the two of you. You are the Legate’s whore and you—” she pointed a bony finger at Lero. “Are his lapdog.” 

“Ma’am, go home and stay inside.” 

“And you’ll run back to the Legate.” The woman’s husband snarled. “It is all your House is good for. Well that and spreading your legs.” 

Cythe flushed deep crimson. Lero stepped forward. “Do you think my sister wanted to marry that monster?”

“Lero,” Cythe whispered. “You are creating a scene.”

Their brother turned, noticing how the bazaar patrons noticed their commotion. He scowled. “Return to your homes at once. Heed the warning of the Legate.” 

It was a long and brutal walk back to the compound. Disquiet radiated off of Cythe’s normally sunny face, and Lero’s thunderous anger was better left alone. Nia trailed behind them, concerned at how close the aker had been to breaking free. How many people could she have hurt? 

Lero let out a shuttering breath. “I have to keep our family safe.”

“I know that.” Cythe said. 

“You are his wife. I am his legionnaire. I, we, have to be like them.” 

“But we aren’t.” Nia whispered. 

Lero whipped his head around. “I don’t want to hear you speak after what you almost did. Do you hear me?” 

They lapsed into silence again. The Legate waited for them at the gates of compound. Nia’s footsteps slowed as they approached. “Baba!” Titus wiggled out of Cythe’s grasp. Clavo squinted his eye down at the toddler as he wrapped his tiny arms around his tree trunk of a leg. He folded his enormous arms across his chest. “I heard the three of you took a stroll.”

Cythe’s voice was full of feigned cheerfulness. “Yes. It’s rare my sister is in De-Asha long enough for me to visit with her. You send her on so many assignments love. We went shopping for a new scarf for mother.”

“That’s not what I heard.” Clavo said tonelessly. “There was a commotion in the lower bazaar for my men.” 

“It was contained.” Lero said immediately. 

The Legate narrowed his eyes. “Containing the Kerai is not good enough for the Conqueror.” 

Cythe reached down and pulled up Titus. “And what of your son?”

Clavo scowled. “I have my orders. You know what I would have to do.” Clavo reached out and allowed the toddler to grip his finger. “Get him inside.”

Cythe dropped Titus to the ground and he ran through the gate. Lero nodded his head in deference and followed after them. The Legate stuck his arm out. “Lose control like that again, and your family will not save you.” He threatened. 

Fear pierced her. How close had she come to unleashing the aker that even the Legate had heard? “They’re not your family Clavo.” 

“You forget your place. My son will inherit your House.” He scoffed. “Another expedition leaves to the necropolis in the morning. Get your brother. We ride at dawn.” 

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Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) Registration API: Simplifying Payments with JustForPay

In today's digital world, secure and seamless payment systems are crucial for businesses and consumers alike. The Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) is a revolutionary solution that uses Aadhaar (the unique identification number in India) to enable secure transactions. With the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) Registration API offered by JustForPay, businesses and service providers can easily integrate AEPS payment services into their platforms.

This blog will delve into the benefits and features of the AEPS Registration API from JustForPay and how it simplifies payment processes for businesses, merchants, and customers.

What is AEPS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System)?

AEPS is a payment system that allows financial transactions to be authenticated through an individual’s Aadhaar number. It empowers users to carry out banking transactions using their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Whether it’s cash deposits, withdrawals, balance inquiries, or fund transfers, AEPS provides a secure and convenient way for customers to access banking services directly from service points like retail stores, agents, and business establishments.

How Does AEPS Work?

AEPS operates on the Aadhaar number and the associated biometric data of the user. Transactions are carried out through the following simple steps:

Customer Initiates the Transaction: The user provides their Aadhaar number and authenticates the transaction through biometric verification (fingerprint or iris scan).

Bank Authentication: The bank verifies the biometric details with the Aadhaar database to authenticate the transaction.

Transaction Completion: Once authenticated, the transaction is processed, whether it's a withdrawal, deposit, or transfer.

Why AEPS is Important for Businesses?

AEPS has become a popular solution for businesses because it eliminates the need for physical cards and PINs, reducing the risks associated with traditional payment methods. With AEPS, transactions can be made easily and securely using Aadhaar-linked biometric data. The key advantages for businesses are:

Cost-Effective Transactions: AEPS offers lower transaction fees compared to traditional banking systems.

No Need for Physical Infrastructure: AEPS doesn’t require POS machines or card swipes, making it an affordable option for small businesses and service providers.

Secure Transactions: The use of biometric verification ensures secure and fraud-proof payments.

Financial Inclusion: AEPS enables access to banking services in remote areas where traditional banking infrastructure may not be present.

The JustForPay AEPS Registration API

JustForPay is a leading provider of digital payment solutions, and their AEPS Registration API is designed to simplify the AEPS integration process for businesses, financial institutions, and payment service providers. By integrating this API, businesses can offer AEPS services to their customers with minimal effort.

Key Features of the JustForPay AEPS Registration API:

Simple Integration: The API is easy to integrate into any website or application, whether you’re running a small business or a large-scale enterprise.

Secure Biometric Authentication: The API supports biometric authentication for users, ensuring that every transaction is verified securely.

Real-time Transactions: It allows businesses to perform real-time transactions for withdrawals, deposits, balance checks, and transfers.

Wide Bank Coverage: The API supports transactions with all major banks in India, providing broad accessibility for users.

Mobile & Web Compatibility: The API can be seamlessly integrated with both mobile applications and web-based platforms, offering flexibility to businesses.

Easy Registration Process: The AEPS Registration API from JustForPay makes it quick and straightforward for new users to get started with AEPS services.

Benefits of Using the AEPS Registration API from JustForPay

Ease of Access for Customers: Customers can easily perform financial transactions without needing a bank card, PIN, or credit/debit card details.

No Internet Dependency for Transactions: Transactions can be done offline in areas with limited internet connectivity, improving financial inclusion.

Increased Business Reach: By enabling AEPS services, your business can attract more customers from different socio-economic backgrounds, especially in rural or underserved areas.

Faster Transactions: AEPS transactions are quicker than traditional bank transactions, enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting business operations.

Compliance with Regulatory Standards: The JustForPay AEPS API adheres to all regulatory and security standards set by the Indian government, ensuring smooth and compliant transactions.

How to Get Started with AEPS Registration API?

Getting started with the AEPS Registration API from JustForPay is simple:

Sign Up: Visit the JustForPay website and register for an account to access their AEPS API services.

Integration: Once registered, you can access API documentation that guides you through the integration process, whether you are integrating it into a website, app, or POS system.

Complete Registration: Follow the process to complete the registration with the bank(s) supported by the AEPS API. Once completed, you will be ready to begin offering AEPS services to your customers.

Start Transacting: After successful integration and registration, you can start processing AEPS transactions on your platform.

Conclusion

The Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) is a game-changer in the world of digital payments, offering a secure, cost-effective, and accessible payment solution for businesses and customers alike. With the AEPS Registration API from JustForPay, integrating AEPS into your business operations has never been easier. By using this API, businesses can offer fast and secure banking services to their customers, increase financial inclusion, and enhance customer satisfaction.

If you're looking to integrate AEPS services into your platform, JustForPay is the perfect partner to simplify the process and ensure a smooth, secure, and compliant payment experience.

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UPI Apps' Secret Sauce: Making Money in India

Are you interested in rapid and secure digital money transfers? Look no further than UPI. It is a revolutionary payment system run by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) that allows people to send and receive payments using their smartphones.

Whether you are looking for a payment app to manage your bank accounts from one spot better or want to set up and use UPI payment apps to enable rapid fund transfers across banks, UPI-enabled apps have become more popular in the digital world. Here mentioned are the ways how UPI helps you to make money:

The rise of digital payments: The need for seamless transactions

Technological advances:

Rapid technology breakthroughs have enabled the creation of sophisticated digital payment platforms.

Internet penetration:

The widespread availability of the World Wide Web has resulted in greater Internet penetration worldwide. Individuals, including those in rural places, can now use digital payment channels and execute transactions online.

Changing consumer preferences:

Modern customers prioritize convenience, speed, and efficiency. Digital payment solutions cater to these tastes by providing rapid and easy transactions, removing the need for physical trips to banks or ATMs.

Environmental considerations:

The environmental impact of real cash is becoming a growing concern. Digital payments eliminate the need to print and carry paper cash, contributing to environmental sustainability and preservation.

Security and fraud prevention:

Digital payment methods offer strong security features such as biometric authentication, encryption, and real-time monitoring. These features ensure that consumers' transactions are safe, lowering the risk of fraud connected with traditional payment methods.

Globalization and cross-border transactions:

As the world gets more connected, there is a greater demand for efficient cross-border transactions. Digital payment systems provide efficient alternatives for international transactions, promoting global trade and economy.

In this digital age, the desire for smooth transactions is greater than ever. Consumers expect a frictionless payment experience, and businesses understand the value of delivering this expectation to remain competitive and improve customer happiness.

Digital payment solutions, such as the UPI money transfer app, demonstrate this seamless experience by providing various UPI benefits compatible with current lifestyles and financial needs.

Key highlights

UPI payment apps offer a quick and safe way to send funds.

The app stands out for its simplicity and robustness, making it a popular option for UPI transactions.

Essential tips tac, tics, and security measures are highlighted to improve the UPI experience and safeguard against fraud.

Financial Service Marketplace:

A way UPI apps make money is by partnering with banks and other financial institutions to offer a variety of financial products and services to their users and merchants, such as savings accounts, credit cards, loans, insurance, and so on, and earning a commission or referral fee for each successful transaction.

Winding it up:

UPI apps have transformed India's digital payment ecosystem by providing users and merchants with fast, convenient, and low-cost online transactions. UPI accounts earn money from various sources, including commissions, subscription revenues, data monetization, and the financial services marketplace. They also provide their consumers and merchants with various value-added services, such as cashbacks, discounts, and rewards.

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Lower-Income Nations Drive Crypto Adoption Worldwide for Financial Stability - Journal Today Web https://www.merchant-business.com/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide-for-financial-stability/?feed_id=197438&_unique_id=66e3484bd93d5 #GLOBAL - BLOGGER BLOGGER Chainalysis’ recent report shows that 7 Central and Southern Asian and Oceania (CSAO) countries are among the top 20 crypto adopters worldwide.  Lower-income nations (India, Nigeria, and Indonesia) are the largest crypto adopters worldwide.   Crypto offers transparent financial access to lower-income nations, enables them to hedge against inflation, and helps the unbanked.  A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide. Commanding the forefront is India, swiftly followed by Nigeria and Indonesia.Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less developed nations often face. It can boost their economic and purchasing power.7 CSAO Countries Lead Crypto AdoptionCSAO nations currently lead the world in crypto adoption, with 7 out of the top 20 nations being from the region. Closely following behind are the Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia.A recent report stated that 40% of American adults now own crypto. However, the US ranks fourth on Chainalysis’ crypto adoption worldwide list, suggesting the number of Indian, Nigerian, and Indonesian crypto holders surpasses this percentage.  According to Chainalysis, the CSAO nations have a distinct pattern of crypto activity, mostly on local crypto exchanges, encompassing DeFi and merchant services.Crypto adoption worldwide increased across countries with varying income brackets. However, there has been a notable decline in use by high-income nations since the beginning of 2024.  A Safety Net for the Unbanked? Just last year, over 190M Indian individuals were unbanked. Interestingly, the nation’s fintech acceptance rate was 87%, which explains the nation’s crypto adoption. There are many reasons why lower-income countries might adopt crypto at a quicker pace than their wealthier counterparts:  Offers an alternative to conventional financial services that less-wealthy regions lack, enabling them to buy, sell, and receive payments Opens a quick and easy way to send and receive money worldwide. Countries with large migrant worker populations might find this useful  Enables them to explore DeFi, which allows them to access loans and savings without having to rely on TradFi services that often have stringent regulations (like KYC) in place  Helps reduce corruption issues because of the transparency of blockchain-based payments  Overrides inflation issues. For example, stablecoins (often pegged to the US dollar) might offer a more stable value than their local currency The US dollar is much stronger than the Indian rupee. It is ranked as the 12th-highest currency worldwide. The rupee is much lower on the list, placed 94th.An Indian buying a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar (like $USDT or $USDC) would shield them from currency fluctuations in their home country.Verdict – Crypto’s More Than an Investment InstrumentChainalysis’ report shows that lower-income nations are doing way more than just partaking in crypto investments – they’re running it. The CSAO countries’ crypto adoption is likely driven by their economies’ financial troubles and need for more financial empowerment. Crypto protects individuals and businesses against inflation, gives financial access to the unbanked, and enables anyone to send and receive payments worldwide transparently. References Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not constitute financial advice. We encourage readers to conduct their own research and determine their own risk tolerance before making any financial decisions. Cryptocurrency is a highly volatile, high-risk asset class.Our Editorial ProcessThe Tech Report editorial policy is centered on providing helpful, accurate content that offers real value to our readers.

We only work with experienced writers who have specific knowledge in the topics they cover, including latest developments in technology, online privacy, cryptocurrencies, software, and more. Our editorial policy ensures that each topic is researched and curated by our in-house editors. We maintain rigorous journalistic standards, and every article is 100% written by real authors.“A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide.  Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less……”Source Link: https://techreport.com/crypto-news/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1-s2.0-S104453231300033X-gr3.jpg Chainalysis’ recent report shows that 7 Central and Southern Asian and Oceania (CSAO) countries are among the top 20 crypto adopters worldwide.  Lower-income nations (India, Nigeria, and Indonesia) are the largest crypto adopters worldwide.   Crypto offers transparent financial access to lower-income nations, enables them to hedge against inflation, and helps the unbanked.  A recent Chainalysis … Read More

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Lower-Income Nations Drive Crypto Adoption Worldwide for Financial Stability - Journal Today Web - #GLOBAL https://www.merchant-business.com/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide-for-financial-stability/?feed_id=197437&_unique_id=66e3484a78b09 Chainalysis’ recent report shows that 7 Central and Southern Asian and Oceania (CSAO) countries are among the top 20 crypto adopters worldwide.  Lower-income nations (India, Nigeria, and Indonesia) are the largest crypto adopters worldwide.   Crypto offers transparent financial access to lower-income nations, enables them to hedge against inflation, and helps the unbanked.  A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide. Commanding the forefront is India, swiftly followed by Nigeria and Indonesia.Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less developed nations often face. It can boost their economic and purchasing power.7 CSAO Countries Lead Crypto AdoptionCSAO nations currently lead the world in crypto adoption, with 7 out of the top 20 nations being from the region. Closely following behind are the Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia.A recent report stated that 40% of American adults now own crypto. However, the US ranks fourth on Chainalysis’ crypto adoption worldwide list, suggesting the number of Indian, Nigerian, and Indonesian crypto holders surpasses this percentage.  According to Chainalysis, the CSAO nations have a distinct pattern of crypto activity, mostly on local crypto exchanges, encompassing DeFi and merchant services.Crypto adoption worldwide increased across countries with varying income brackets. However, there has been a notable decline in use by high-income nations since the beginning of 2024.  A Safety Net for the Unbanked? Just last year, over 190M Indian individuals were unbanked. Interestingly, the nation’s fintech acceptance rate was 87%, which explains the nation’s crypto adoption. There are many reasons why lower-income countries might adopt crypto at a quicker pace than their wealthier counterparts:  Offers an alternative to conventional financial services that less-wealthy regions lack, enabling them to buy, sell, and receive payments Opens a quick and easy way to send and receive money worldwide. Countries with large migrant worker populations might find this useful  Enables them to explore DeFi, which allows them to access loans and savings without having to rely on TradFi services that often have stringent regulations (like KYC) in place  Helps reduce corruption issues because of the transparency of blockchain-based payments  Overrides inflation issues. For example, stablecoins (often pegged to the US dollar) might offer a more stable value than their local currency The US dollar is much stronger than the Indian rupee. It is ranked as the 12th-highest currency worldwide. The rupee is much lower on the list, placed 94th.An Indian buying a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar (like $USDT or $USDC) would shield them from currency fluctuations in their home country.Verdict – Crypto’s More Than an Investment InstrumentChainalysis’ report shows that lower-income nations are doing way more than just partaking in crypto investments – they’re running it. The CSAO countries’ crypto adoption is likely driven by their economies’ financial troubles and need for more financial empowerment. Crypto protects individuals and businesses against inflation, gives financial access to the unbanked, and enables anyone to send and receive payments worldwide transparently. References Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not constitute financial advice. We encourage readers to conduct their own research and determine their own risk tolerance before making any financial decisions. Cryptocurrency is a highly volatile, high-risk asset class.Our Editorial ProcessThe Tech Report editorial policy is centered on providing helpful, accurate content that offers real value to our readers.

We only work with experienced writers who have specific knowledge in the topics they cover, including latest developments in technology, online privacy, cryptocurrencies, software, and more. Our editorial policy ensures that each topic is researched and curated by our in-house editors. We maintain rigorous journalistic standards, and every article is 100% written by real authors.“A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide.  Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less……”Source Link: https://techreport.com/crypto-news/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1-s2.0-S104453231300033X-gr3.jpg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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Lower-Income Nations Drive Crypto Adoption Worldwide for Financial Stability - Journal Today Web https://www.merchant-business.com/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide-for-financial-stability/?feed_id=197432&_unique_id=66e3471f42f49 #GLOBAL - BLOGGER BLOGGER Chainalysis’ recent report shows that 7 Central and Southern Asian and Oceania (CSAO) countries are among the top 20 crypto adopters worldwide.  Lower-income nations (India, Nigeria, and Indonesia) are the largest crypto adopters worldwide.   Crypto offers transparent financial access to lower-income nations, enables them to hedge against inflation, and helps the unbanked.  A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide. Commanding the forefront is India, swiftly followed by Nigeria and Indonesia.Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less developed nations often face. It can boost their economic and purchasing power.7 CSAO Countries Lead Crypto AdoptionCSAO nations currently lead the world in crypto adoption, with 7 out of the top 20 nations being from the region. Closely following behind are the Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia.A recent report stated that 40% of American adults now own crypto. However, the US ranks fourth on Chainalysis’ crypto adoption worldwide list, suggesting the number of Indian, Nigerian, and Indonesian crypto holders surpasses this percentage.  According to Chainalysis, the CSAO nations have a distinct pattern of crypto activity, mostly on local crypto exchanges, encompassing DeFi and merchant services.Crypto adoption worldwide increased across countries with varying income brackets. However, there has been a notable decline in use by high-income nations since the beginning of 2024.  A Safety Net for the Unbanked? Just last year, over 190M Indian individuals were unbanked. Interestingly, the nation’s fintech acceptance rate was 87%, which explains the nation’s crypto adoption. There are many reasons why lower-income countries might adopt crypto at a quicker pace than their wealthier counterparts:  Offers an alternative to conventional financial services that less-wealthy regions lack, enabling them to buy, sell, and receive payments Opens a quick and easy way to send and receive money worldwide. Countries with large migrant worker populations might find this useful  Enables them to explore DeFi, which allows them to access loans and savings without having to rely on TradFi services that often have stringent regulations (like KYC) in place  Helps reduce corruption issues because of the transparency of blockchain-based payments  Overrides inflation issues. For example, stablecoins (often pegged to the US dollar) might offer a more stable value than their local currency The US dollar is much stronger than the Indian rupee. It is ranked as the 12th-highest currency worldwide. The rupee is much lower on the list, placed 94th.An Indian buying a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar (like $USDT or $USDC) would shield them from currency fluctuations in their home country.Verdict – Crypto’s More Than an Investment InstrumentChainalysis’ report shows that lower-income nations are doing way more than just partaking in crypto investments – they’re running it. The CSAO countries’ crypto adoption is likely driven by their economies’ financial troubles and need for more financial empowerment. Crypto protects individuals and businesses against inflation, gives financial access to the unbanked, and enables anyone to send and receive payments worldwide transparently. References Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not constitute financial advice. We encourage readers to conduct their own research and determine their own risk tolerance before making any financial decisions. Cryptocurrency is a highly volatile, high-risk asset class.Our Editorial ProcessThe Tech Report editorial policy is centered on providing helpful, accurate content that offers real value to our readers.

We only work with experienced writers who have specific knowledge in the topics they cover, including latest developments in technology, online privacy, cryptocurrencies, software, and more. Our editorial policy ensures that each topic is researched and curated by our in-house editors. We maintain rigorous journalistic standards, and every article is 100% written by real authors.“A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide.  Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less……”Source Link: https://techreport.com/crypto-news/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1-s2.0-S104453231300033X-gr3.jpg Chainalysis’ recent report shows that 7 Central and Southern Asian and Oceania (CSAO) countries are among the top 20 crypto adopters worldwide.  Lower-income nations (India, Nigeria, and Indonesia) are the largest crypto adopters worldwide.   Crypto offers transparent financial access to lower-income nations, enables them to hedge against inflation, and helps the unbanked.  A recent Chainalysis … Read More

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Lower-Income Nations Drive Crypto Adoption Worldwide for Financial Stability - Journal Today Web - #GLOBAL https://www.merchant-business.com/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide-for-financial-stability/?feed_id=197431&_unique_id=66e3471e45fd8 Chainalysis’ recent report shows that 7 Central and Southern Asian and Oceania (CSAO) countries are among the top 20 crypto adopters worldwide.  Lower-income nations (India, Nigeria, and Indonesia) are the largest crypto adopters worldwide.   Crypto offers transparent financial access to lower-income nations, enables them to hedge against inflation, and helps the unbanked.  A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide. Commanding the forefront is India, swiftly followed by Nigeria and Indonesia.Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less developed nations often face. It can boost their economic and purchasing power.7 CSAO Countries Lead Crypto AdoptionCSAO nations currently lead the world in crypto adoption, with 7 out of the top 20 nations being from the region. Closely following behind are the Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia.A recent report stated that 40% of American adults now own crypto. However, the US ranks fourth on Chainalysis’ crypto adoption worldwide list, suggesting the number of Indian, Nigerian, and Indonesian crypto holders surpasses this percentage.  According to Chainalysis, the CSAO nations have a distinct pattern of crypto activity, mostly on local crypto exchanges, encompassing DeFi and merchant services.Crypto adoption worldwide increased across countries with varying income brackets. However, there has been a notable decline in use by high-income nations since the beginning of 2024.  A Safety Net for the Unbanked? Just last year, over 190M Indian individuals were unbanked. Interestingly, the nation’s fintech acceptance rate was 87%, which explains the nation’s crypto adoption. There are many reasons why lower-income countries might adopt crypto at a quicker pace than their wealthier counterparts:  Offers an alternative to conventional financial services that less-wealthy regions lack, enabling them to buy, sell, and receive payments Opens a quick and easy way to send and receive money worldwide. Countries with large migrant worker populations might find this useful  Enables them to explore DeFi, which allows them to access loans and savings without having to rely on TradFi services that often have stringent regulations (like KYC) in place  Helps reduce corruption issues because of the transparency of blockchain-based payments  Overrides inflation issues. For example, stablecoins (often pegged to the US dollar) might offer a more stable value than their local currency The US dollar is much stronger than the Indian rupee. It is ranked as the 12th-highest currency worldwide. The rupee is much lower on the list, placed 94th.An Indian buying a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar (like $USDT or $USDC) would shield them from currency fluctuations in their home country.Verdict – Crypto’s More Than an Investment InstrumentChainalysis’ report shows that lower-income nations are doing way more than just partaking in crypto investments – they’re running it. The CSAO countries’ crypto adoption is likely driven by their economies’ financial troubles and need for more financial empowerment. Crypto protects individuals and businesses against inflation, gives financial access to the unbanked, and enables anyone to send and receive payments worldwide transparently. References Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not constitute financial advice. We encourage readers to conduct their own research and determine their own risk tolerance before making any financial decisions. Cryptocurrency is a highly volatile, high-risk asset class.Our Editorial ProcessThe Tech Report editorial policy is centered on providing helpful, accurate content that offers real value to our readers.

We only work with experienced writers who have specific knowledge in the topics they cover, including latest developments in technology, online privacy, cryptocurrencies, software, and more. Our editorial policy ensures that each topic is researched and curated by our in-house editors. We maintain rigorous journalistic standards, and every article is 100% written by real authors.“A recent Chainalysis crypto report spotlights an interesting trend: lower-income nations lead the charge in crypto adoption worldwide.  Why? Because crypto addresses many financial issues individuals and businesses from less……”Source Link: https://techreport.com/crypto-news/lower-income-nations-drive-crypto-adoption-worldwide/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1-s2.0-S104453231300033X-gr3.jpg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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The Future of Low-Code Development: Flutterflow's Evolution

Low-code platforms have become a game-changer, especially for startups with speedy launches in mind in the fast-paced global software development scenario.

These platforms help in building apps with the use of visual interfaces and drag-and-drop tools that provide an easier environment to develop applications reducing the prevalence of conventional coding knowledge.

Especially beneficial for smaller startups with fewer resources, this method allows businesses to develop and deploy mobile apps quickly, iterate rapidly fast as well, and help merchants concentrate on innovation over complex code.

Nothing beats low-code in the modern way we develop software! Since there is a lot of pressure on startups to meet tight deadlines and budget constraints, these platforms have only helped in saving time.

Low-code development reduces the technical barriers to entry, enabling more people – from full-time developers and citizen creators alike — to be involved in creating apps, leading us towards a broader view of what an agile developer looks like.

Flutterflow is a great example of the things happening in low-code development. Developed on Google's Flutter framework, users can build fully functional mobile applications without the need to write long lines of code using the app-building platform—Flutterflow.

With its simple UI, it comes with features that make it great in mobile app development especially for startups. In addition to speeding up your workflow, Flutterflow gives you the ability to drop in custom code whenever needed which will remedy any inefficiencies pent-up from using visual tools while designing in a way that remains easy enough accessible for beginners.

With the mobile app development for startups demand growing ever larger, Flutterflow comes through as a wind of stiff breeze in a low code world balancing being user-friendly and feature-rich.

Low-Code Platforms Going Mainstream

Factors Behind Increasing Low-Code Adoption

Some of the key trends that are driving the rise in low-code platforms, including mobile app development for a startup:

Increasing Demand for Faster Development Cycles: Startups have to get their products out in the market faster or face losing out on business. This enables low-code platforms for quick prototyping and deployment, which helps to reduce time-to-market.

Shortage of Skilled Developers: There is a shortage of developers, with great demand for software solutions. Low-code platforms map to this inverse need, allowing less technical users the ability to build basic yet functional applications.

Need for More Accessible Development Tools: Inclusion of non-developers and business users in the development process. Low-code platforms are created for the non-technical user.

Benefits of Low-Code Development

Speed and Efficiency in App Creation: Low-code platforms provide a way to streamline app development, which allows you faster creation (and iteration) of mobile apps — an absolute necessity for startups.

Cost-Effectiveness: As the low-code platforms tend to lower down all that extensive coding and specialized skills needs, it becomes a cost-effective technology for startups.

Empowering Citizen Developers: Low-code tools empower citizen developers to get involved in app development, therefore applying innovation that might not have been viewed otherwise — enabling startups with a broader set of ideas and skills.

Why Flutterflow Stands Out

Integration with Flutter

Flutter —(made by Google) is a popular native UI toolkit for cross-platform development on Mobile, Web, and Desktop

Its benefits include:

Write Once, Deploy Anywhere: need to write platform-specific code in one shared library.

Performance is Key: Flutter provides 60-120 fps animations and fast responses to user input, delivering a superior app experience.

Flexible Widgets: It comes with a rich set of flexible widgets that helps you to develop polished and customized UI.

Building on these capabilities, Flutterflow is a low-code platform that preserves the strengths of Flutter as well as makes app development even more accessible. 

Because of Flutter's powerful framework, making a quality mobile app with minimal coding expertise is made possible by Flutterflow; great for startups wanting to develop mobile apps.

Key Features of Flutterflow

Visual Development Environment: Provides an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface that makes creating Android Applications as easy and quick as possible.

Building with Custom Code: Flutterflow has made it easy to build without any code, however, for added flexibility and functionality custom coding can always be integrated.

Pre-Built Templates and Components: Some various in-build templates and components will help you to fasten the process of development which results consistently in one place with the user interface.

Real-Time Collaboration and Feedback: While collaborating in real-time, teams readily iterate on designs and implement changes faster.

Use Cases

Examples of Flutterflow Projects Built Efficiently

A startup rapidly launching an MVP for a mobile app, reducing development time from months to weeks.

A non-profit organization creating an app to engage its community without needing a full development team.

Types of Industries that will be Benefitted by Flutterflow

Healthcare: For rapid patient management applications or telemedicine solutions.

E-commerce: To quickly launch their mobile shopping platforms used for startups.

Education: Interactive learning tools and platforms that need quick iteration + deployment.

With all the powerful features mentioned above and greater versatility, Flutterflow is an excellent choice for any startups or businesses willing to make their custom mobile app development less complicated.

What Is the Future of Flutterflow in Low-Code Development

Upcoming Features and Roadmap

However, as Flutterflow continues to grow other interesting updates are going to be introduced over time making it powerful, especially for mobile app development startups. 

It is expected that future updates will continue to enhance the platform by providing powerful UI/UX design tools, improving performance, and extending integration with third-party services. These new features should make Flutterflow even more powerful and easier to work with.

A roadmap might also include tighter integration with cloud services, AI-based development assistance, and extended platform support like wearables or IoT. You can create fantastic new tools and integrations that help startups build applications, which keeps you ahead of the competition.

How It Affects the Developer Ecosystem

Flutterflow has the potential to disrupt the status quo of traditional development practices and move the needle for the developer ecosystem.

As low code is getting steam and platforms like Flutterflow are growing, this may lead to moving the field from manual coding towards design-centric workflows. 

This may reduce the necessity of highly specialized developers to conduct monotonous tasks and take their focus on new complex task which has scale.

Additionally, Flutterflow plays a major role in collapsing that wall between developers and non-developers. This democratization of app building helps the platform promote a more balanced renewable workflow structure, whereby any layman can take part in making apps and expediting their fruition. 

First and foremost, this democratization of development speeds-driven innovation which is particularly essential for startups where agility and velocity are qualities that spell the difference between success or failure.

Challenges and Considerations

Although a robust low-code solution, several challenges startups ought to contemplate for effective app development are:

Performance Optimization:

While high productivity and ease of use are certainly low-code benefits, the trade-off is that it doesn't generally generate very optimized code, which can cause scalability problems in larger applications.

As a startup, you are likely to need some tweaks of the application performance, especially with huge data processing or very high traffic from users.

It Allows Customization and Flexibility

While Flutterflow does allow custom code injection, users may still be restricted in creating very specific or intricate functionality.

Some parts of the app will likely require more traditional coding in certain contexts, adding both time and complexity to development when compared with using nigiri.

Vendor Lock-In:

Using a particular low-code platform like Flutterflow in essence locks the team into it — resisting changing to another Limited options for flexibility or transitioning from one system to change have various operation and advancement costs.

Startups need to evaluate the scalability of FlutterFlow in the long run and prepare alternative solutions to avoid any single platform dependency.

Security and Compliance:

Some industries might not be comfortable with the level of security or compliance that comes with low-code platforms, for example, finance and healthcare.

Any startup in these verticals should put Flutterflow to the test and will likely also need to layer on some other security practices over time as they scale.

Seamless Integration with Your Systems

One challenge, in general though is to integrate Flutterflow apps with existing legacy or non-standard technologies.

Startups will need to have integration obstacles in mind and be prepared for them, which needs money to do.

Scalability Concerns:

As the startup matures, one may find themselves adding more dependencies as the features being built outpace what a low-code platform can provide.

This means start-ups must also be wary of how scalable Flutterflow is, and be ready to which over upon necessity to the tried and tested methods.

Limited Community Support:

Low-code platforms like Flutterflow will likely have smaller communities and fewer third-party resources than more established development frameworks.

This may present a challenge for startups, as they will struggle to avail supporting modules or get in touch with perfect-use products, and this is where detailed consideration of the development strategy being adopted by them should play an important role.

This Product Is A Little Easier For Non-Developers To Use – There is still some learning curve, but I guess that comes with the territory on almost all popup plugin options.

Flutterflow is built to make application designing easy and anyone can get the hang of it but a few things will be difficult for non-developers, especially those without experience in app development.

Ensuring team members have the training and resources they need to leverage the platform.

Startups can successfully ride the wild wave of low-code development with Flutterflow, provided that they approach these challenges thoughtfully and intentionally: before reaching a compromise between decisions best made without code or limitations on functionality plankton for mobile app success.

Conclusion

At Flutter Agency, we believe that low-code platforms are the building blocks for what may be the future of software development — a revolutionary process that will democratize app creation and speed applications to market. As the increasing need for quick innovation and value-based solutions rises, especially in mobile app development for startups, low-code tools such as Flutterflow are set to revolutionize how this industry operates.

With excellent integration with Flutter and comprehensive features, it seems to be one of the top platforms for connecting pro-developers and non-developers. The ideation stage for a unique custom-built application can be created so instantly, whereas the option of customization is available yet retains its flexibility as perceived necessary for specific business models.

Moving forward, as low code platforms take over like Flutterflow in the software development world. Some of how Flutterflow speeds up development time, reduces dependency on heavy coding skills, and improves team collaboration will help evolve how startups approach mobile app-building.

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Unlock the World of Books: Buy and Sell Books Online with Ease

In the present computerized age, the manner in which we access and offer information has advanced decisively. Gone are the days when you needed to go through hours in a bookshop, filtering through heaps of books to find the one you really want. Presently, you can buy books online from the solace of your home, and the choices are almost perpetual.

Why buy books online?

The accommodation of having the option to buy books online is unparalleled. Whether you're searching for the most recent hit or an uncommon no longer in production version, online book shops have everything. You can peruse a large number of titles, analyze costs, and read audits, across the board. Additionally, with quick transportation and digital book choices, you can begin pursuing your new book in the blink of an eye.

In any case, imagine a scenario in which you're searching for something more reasonable. That is where the choice to buy second hand books online comes in. Not in the least does this set aside your cash, yet it likewise allows books a subsequent life, decreasing waste and supporting maintainability. Numerous web-based stages work in offering previously owned books for a portion of the first cost, making it more straightforward for book sweethearts on a careful spending plan to extend their assortments.

The Advantages of Selling Books online

Assuming that you have a developing heap of books that you never again need, why not sell books online? This is an amazing approach to clean up your home while making some additional money. Online book commercial centers give a stage where you can list your books, set your costs, and contact a worldwide crowd. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement: you get to let loose space, and another person will partake in a book at a limited cost.

At the point when you sell books online, you're not simply offering to bring in cash. You're partaking locally of perusers who esteem the composed word. By passing on a book, you're imparting information and stories to another person, and that is something really exceptional.

Instructions to Begin

Whether you're hoping to buy books online or sell books online, the interaction is direct. There are various sites and applications devoted to associating purchasers and merchants. You should simply make a record, peruse the postings, or transfer your own.

For those inspired by recycled choices, recall that when you purchase used books online, you're frequently getting a book that has been very much cherished. Some might have notes in the edges or a touch of mileage, however that is essential for the appeal. It resembles claiming a piece of history, with each book having its own one of a kind story.

Conclusion

Taking everything into account, whether you're hoping to buy books online, purchase used books online, or sell books online, the web gives an amazing stage to all your book-related needs. It's advantageous, savvy, and practical. So why not check it out? Plunge into the universe of online book shopping and selling, and find the delight of finding and sharing extraordinary peruses from around the world.