Berachain is undergoing a hard fork on Wednesday to replace its dual-token incentive model with one focused on its main BERA token. The change will end Bera Governance Token (BGT) emissions and shift block rewards to Wrapped BERA (WBERA), aiming for a simpler and more sustainable token economy. APRs could triple post-upgrade, though initial yields may fluctuate.
A review of 42 studies found that short-form video platforms like TikTok use personalization, unpredictable scrolling, and novelty to exploit the brain's reward system, leading to addiction-like patterns and desensitization. Researchers caution that evidence for extreme "brainrot" is limited but emphasize the need for user education on recommendation systems.
Jem Calder's debut novel, "I Want You to Be Happy," explores modern relationships with a factual, affectless prose. It details a couple's interactions, highlighting their digital lives and the environmental specifics of contemporary dating, while also delving into their inner lives and artistic aspirations.
