#Digital Marketing Institute Reviews

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AI is a WMD

I'm in TARTU, ESTONIA! AI, copyright and creative workers' labor rights (TOMORROW, May 10, 8AM: Science Fiction Research Association talk, Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures building, Lossi 3, lobby). A talk for hackers on seizing the means of computation (TOMORROW, May 10, 3PM, University of Tartu Delta Centre, Narva 18, room 1037).

Fun fact: "The Tragedy Of the Commons" is a hoax created by the white nationalist Garrett Hardin to justify stealing land from colonized people and moving it from collective ownership, "rescuing" it from the inevitable tragedy by putting it in the hands of a private owner, who will care for it properly, thanks to "rational self-interest":

https://pluralistic.net/2023/05/04/analytical-democratic-theory/#epistocratic-delusions

Get that? If control over a key resource is diffused among the people who rely on it, then (Garrett claims) those people will all behave like selfish assholes, overusing and undermaintaining the commons. It's only when we let someone own that commons and charge rent for its use that (Hardin says) we will get sound management.

By that logic, Google should be the internet's most competent and reliable manager. After all, the company used its access to the capital markets to buy control over the internet, spending billions every year to make sure that you never try a search-engine other than its own, thus guaranteeing it a 90% market share:

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

Google seems to think it's got the problem of deciding what we see on the internet licked. Otherwise, why would the company flush $80b down the toilet with a giant stock-buyback, and then do multiple waves of mass layoffs, from last year's 12,000 person bloodbath to this year's deep cuts to the company's "core teams"?

https://qz.com/google-is-laying-off-hundreds-as-it-moves-core-jobs-abr-1851449528

And yet, Google is overrun with scams and spam, which find their way to the very top of the first page of its search results:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/24/passive-income/#swiss-cheese-security

The entire internet is shaped by Google's decisions about what shows up on that first page of listings. When Google decided to prioritize shopping site results over informative discussions and other possible matches, the entire internet shifted its focus to producing affiliate-link-strewn "reviews" that would show up on Google's front door:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/24/naming-names/#prabhakar-raghavan

This was catnip to the kind of sociopath who a) owns a hedge-fund and b) hates journalists for being pain-in-the-ass, stick-in-the-mud sticklers for "truth" and "facts" and other impediments to the care and maintenance of a functional reality-distortion field. These dickheads started buying up beloved news sites and converting them to spam-farms, filled with garbage "reviews" and other Google-pleasing, affiliate-fee-generating nonsense.

(These news-sites were vulnerable to acquisition in large part thanks to Google, whose dominance of ad-tech lets it cream 51 cents off every ad dollar and whose mobile OS monopoly lets it steal 30 cents off every in-app subscriber dollar):

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/04/saving-news-big-tech

Now, the spam on these sites didn't write itself. Much to the chagrin of the tech/finance bros who bought up Sports Illustrated and other venerable news sites, they still needed to pay actual human writers to produce plausible word-salads. This was a waste of money that could be better spent on reverse-engineering Google's ranking algorithm and getting pride-of-place on search results pages:

https://housefresh.com/david-vs-digital-goliaths/

That's where AI comes in. Spicy autocomplete absolutely can't replace journalists. The planet-destroying, next-word-guessing programs from Openai and its competitors are incorrigible liars that require so much "supervision" that they cost more than they save in a newsroom:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/29/what-part-of-no/#dont-you-understand

But while a chatbot can't produce truthful and informative articles, it can produce bullshit – at unimaginable scale. Chatbots are the workers that hedge-fund wreckers dream of: tireless, uncomplaining, compliant and obedient producers of nonsense on demand.

That's why the capital class is so insatiably horny for chatbots. Chatbots aren't going to write Hollywood movies, but studio bosses hyperventilated at the prospect of a "writer" that would accept your brilliant idea and diligently turned it into a movie. You prompt an LLM in exactly the same way a studio exec gives writers notes. The difference is that the LLM won't roll its eyes and make sarcastic remarks about your brainwaves like "ET, but starring a dog, with a love plot in the second act and a big car-chase at the end":

https://pluralistic.net/2023/10/01/how-the-writers-guild-sunk-ais-ship/

Similarly, chatbots are a dream come true for a hedge fundie who ends up running a beloved news site, only to have to fight with their own writers to get the profitable nonsense produced at a scale and velocity that will guarantee a high Google ranking and millions in "passive income" from affiliate links.

One of the premier profitable nonsense companies is Advon, which helped usher in an era in which sites from Forbes to Money to USA Today create semi-secret "review" sites that are stuffed full of badly researched top-ten lists for products from air purifiers to cat beds:

https://housefresh.com/how-google-decimated-housefresh/

Advon swears that it only uses living humans to produce nonsense, and not AI. This isn't just wildly implausible, it's also belied by easily uncovered evidence, like its own employees' Linkedin profiles, which boast of using AI to create "content":

https://housefresh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Advon-AI-LinkedIn.jpg

It's not true. Advon uses AI to produce its nonsense, at scale. In an excellent, deeply reported piece for Futurism, Maggie Harrison Dupré brings proof that Advon replaced its miserable human nonsense-writers with tireless chatbots:

https://futurism.com/advon-ai-content

Dupré describes how Advon's ability to create botshit at scale contributed to the enshittification of clients from Yoga Journal to the LA Times, "Us Weekly" to the Miami Herald.

All of this is very timely, because this is the week that Google finally bestirred itself to commence downranking publishers who engage in "site reputation abuse" – creating these SEO-stuffed fake reviews with the help of third parties like Advon:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/05/03/keyword-swarming/#site-reputation-abuse

(Google's policy only forbids site reputation abuse with the help of third parties; if these publishers take their nonsense production in-house, Google may allow them to continue to dominate its search listings):

https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2024/03/core-update-spam-policies#site-reputation

There's a reason so many people believed Hardin's racist "Tragedy of the Commons" hoax. We have an intuitive understanding that commons are fragile. All it takes is one monster to start shitting in the well where the rest of us get our drinking water and we're all poisoned.

The financial markets love these monsters. Mark Zuckerberg's key insight was that he could make billions by assembling vast dossiers of compromising, sensitive personal information on half the world's population without their consent, but only if he kept his costs down by failing to safeguard that data and the systems for exploiting it. He's like a guy who figures out that if he accumulates enough oily rags, he can extract so much low-grade oil from them that he can grow rich, but only if he doesn't waste money on fire-suppression:

https://locusmag.com/2018/07/cory-doctorow-zucks-empire-of-oily-rags/

Now Zuckerberg and the wealthy, powerful monsters who seized control over our commons are getting a comeuppance. The weak countermeasures they created to maintain the minimum levels of quality to keep their platforms as viable, going concerns are being overwhelmed by AI. This was a totally foreseeable outcome: the history of the internet is a story of bad actors who upended the assumptions built into our security systems by automating their attacks, transforming an assault that wouldn't be economically viable into a global, high-speed crime wave:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/04/24/automation-is-magic/

But it is possible for a community to maintain a commons. This is something Hardin could have discovered by studying actual commons, instead of inventing imaginary histories in which commons turned tragic. As it happens, someone else did exactly that: Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom:

https://www.onthecommons.org/magazine/elinor-ostroms-8-principles-managing-commmons/

Ostrom described how commons can be wisely managed, over very long timescales, by communities that self-governed. Part of her work concerns how users of a commons must have the ability to exclude bad actors from their shared resources.

When that breaks down, commons can fail – because there's always someone who thinks it's fine to shit in the well rather than walk 100 yards to the outhouse.

Enshittification is the process by which control over the internet moved from self-governance by members of the commons to acts of wanton destruction committed by despicable, greedy assholes who shit in the well over and over again.

It's not just the spammers who take advantage of Google's lazy incompetence, either. Take "copyleft trolls," who post images using outdated Creative Commons licenses that allow them to terminate the CC license if a user makes minor errors in attributing the images they use:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/01/24/a-bug-in-early-creative-commons-licenses-has-enabled-a-new-breed-of-superpredator/

The first copyleft trolls were individuals, but these days, the racket is dominated by a company called Pixsy, which pretends to be a "rights protection" agency that helps photographers track down copyright infringers. In reality, the company is committed to helping copyleft trolls entrap innocent Creative Commons users into paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to use images that are licensed for free use. Just as Advon upends the economics of spam and deception through automation, Pixsy has figured out how to send legal threats at scale, robolawyering demand letters that aren't signed by lawyers; the company refuses to say whether any lawyer ever reviews these threats:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/02/13/an-open-letter-to-pixsy-ceo-kain-jones-who-keeps-sending-me-legal-threats/

This is shitting in the well, at scale. It's an online WMD, designed to wipe out the commons. Creative Commons has allowed millions of creators to produce a commons with billions of works in it, and Pixsy exploits a minor error in the early versions of CC licenses to indiscriminately manufacture legal land-mines, wantonly blowing off innocent commons-users' legs and laughing all the way to the bank:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/04/02/commafuckers-versus-the-commons/

We can have an online commons, but only if it's run by and for its users. Google has shown us that any "benevolent dictator" who amasses power in the name of defending the open internet will eventually grow too big to care, and will allow our commons to be demolished by well-shitters:

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

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/2024/05/09/shitting-in-the-well/#advon

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How to Choose the Best Digital Marketing Course for Beginners

Digital marketing is one of the most acquired skills in the current job market. For beginners, choosing the right course in digital marketing will create the right way to career success. With so many choices available, it gets overwhelming to decide on the right option. Whatever your expectations from a course, this guide can help you understand how to find the best one that aligns with your goals, learning style, and budget, be it for a digital marketing course in Kochi or something general.

1. Identify Your Learning Goals

First, define your objectives. Are you looking to understand it all—the overview of digital marketing—or do you want to go deep into things like SEO, social media marketing, or content marketing? If you're just getting started, you might want a course that gives a little overview of everything relating to digital marketing. Look for more local-based learning facilities; for instance, take a digital marketing course in Kochi that will arm you with knowledge of the local market and be at the top of what is trending globally.

2. Course Content

The main thing to consider while taking any digital marketing course is, of course, the content. A well-built course is definitely going to have certain fundamental issues in digital marketing. It will contain search engine optimization through which you know how to optimize better your content for different available search engines. It will also go into Pay-per-Click Advertising, where you will be able to learn how to create and manage a paid campaign. The next important element would be Social Media Marketing, providing ways to build and engage the audience across multiple platforms. In addition, Content Marketing should also be a focused area, guiding one on how to create and distribute valuable content that is aimed at attracting and engaging one's target market. It should also focus on email marketing, detailing how to effectively structure an email campaign to resonate with the recipients. Moreover, Analytics is very instrumental in learning how one can measure performance and analyze it. Relevance to trends and technologies means that the course needs to have the latest information and material on these digital marketing landscapes because they are fast-changing, and a course that reflects all these developments would be more valuable.

3. Consider Instructor Expertise

The quality of the course can be severely affected by the instructors. Courses taken by industry veterans who have proven experience should be considered. Experienced instructors bring to the table real-world insights and practical knowledge beyond theoretical concepts. They will further give you valuable tips on how to apply the skills you learn in real-life situations.

It's also good to see whether the instructors are active within the industry. Do they have a blog or a YouTube channel, or are they active on social media, where they share knowledge? This can be an indicator of their commitment to staying current in the field.

4. Check Reviews and Testimonials

Knowing the quality of the course is a good starting point for reading. Reviews and testimonials give firsthand information from people who have gone through similar courses. Check for reviews on independent platforms and testimonials on the institution's website. Observe the comments on the quality of the course content, instructor quality, and the whole learning experience.

5. Prefer Practical Experience

Digital marketing is a very practical field; therefore, it has to focus on getting your hands dirty. Look for courses that have real projects, case studies, or even internships where you can get hands-on experience. This will let you test in a real-world context what you are learning and help turn abstract knowledge into concrete knowledge that one can easily grasp. Courses with assignments or projects will help you develop a portfolio, which is useful, particularly when applying for jobs.

Practical experience while attending a digital marketing course in Kochi would involve working on real projects for local businesses or interning with companies in the region, thus availing valuable exposure to the local market and helping students build connections in the industry.

6. Assess Support and Community

Digital marketing is not easy to learn, let alone if one is a fresh starter. Having the support system in place may all make the difference. Not all courses have forums, and Q&A sessions are a good addition, while others come with mentorship programs in their package. This learning community may be able to further enhance your experience by sharing your ideas, asking questions, and networking with people in your line of business.

If you're attending a course in digital marketing in Kochi, local support could be of immense help. Keep in touch with other fellow students and professionals in Kochi who will build a support network for you beyond the course itself.

Conclusion

The best digital marketing course for beginners is one that carefully considers the factors surrounding your learning goals, course content, instructor expertise, and availability of practical experiences. Be it a general course or a more specific digital marketing course in Kochi, it is always advisable to take a moment and evaluate your options. You want a course that will give you a solid digital marketing foundation and get you on the move to success in this dynamic field. If you make wise choices, you shall have invested in your future and acquired competencies to thrive within the digital marketing industry.

[tomorrowusa]

Canada is joining the advertising exodus from Elon Musk's hate-filled platform. 🇨🇦

Ads for several prominent Canadian companies and organizations have been appearing in the feeds of extremist accounts on X, prompting some of them to pause advertising on the social media platform following an investigation by CBC News. They join a growing number of brands that are backing away from X, formerly known as Twitter, amid the unchecked rise in hateful content and owner Elon Musk's seeming endorsement of antisemitic and other far-right conspiracy theories.

There are still ads by well known companies which are showing up next to extremist posts.

A review by CBC News of about two dozen accounts linked to white nationalists, white supremacists, misogynists and other extremists found ads by major brands such as Samsung Canada, CF Montréal and Pathways Alliance, an oil industry lobby group. Ads for Samsung's new Galaxy flip phone appeared in the results when searching for a hashtag used to circulate racist content, where other posts included messages such as "Keep Europe White." Samsung ads also appeared in the feed of an account that the Tech Transparency Project, a watchdog group, flagged for spreading Islamophobic and antisemitic conspiracy theories. In addition, Samsung ads were spotted in the feeds of Libs of TikTok, which LGBTQ advocates say stirs up anti-trans hatred, and Mike Cernovich, who has been described by extremism researchers as a "male supremacist."

But others have left after being informed of their ads appearing next to purveyors of hate.

Other companies and organizations, though, said they halted advertising on X when informed by CBC News about where their ads were appearing. Bell Media suspended advertising on X after it was informed that an ad for a subsidiary, the news division of Quebec TV network Noovo, appeared in the feed of the far-right fitness leader. The ad appeared over a post that called journalists "priests of ruin" and featured the slogan "all journos are bastards." "Despite putting measures in place to protect Noovo from such a situation, it seems that X considered the offensive content from a third party to be moderate, which allowed our ad to appear alongside it," Patrick Tremblay, a Bell Media spokesperson, said in a statement to CBC News last week. "This situation is unacceptable. As a result, we have interrupted Bell Media advertising campaigns on X."

But wait, there's more!

Our team met with X representatives in the past month to confirm that our ads account is set up with the most stringent sensitivity settings X offers. In this case, those controls appear to have failed," Spencer Reynolds, director of marketing and communication at Angus Reid, said in an email. "Angus Reid Forum has ceased all activity on X indefinitely pending a comprehensive review." The Appraisal Institute of Canada, an association of real estate valuation experts, paused its advertising campaign on X after it was informed its ads were appearing in the feeds of Carl Benjamin, Richard Spencer and an account linked to the white nationalist and antisemitic Groyper movement. Ads for insurance giant Sun Life appeared in the feeds of multiple accounts of extremists, including Spencer's, as part of a sponsored content campaign with the National Post. Sun Life stopped advertising on X after Musk took over the platform last year, and the placement of the sponsored content ad was an error, a Sun Life representative said.

There are some thoroughly bad people out there and Elon Musk has decided to provide them with a comfortable digital home.

[thewomenempowerment]

The Importance of Customer Reviews in Digital Marketing

In the digital world, customer reviews have become a cornerstone of successful marketing strategies. They not only influence potential buyers but also shape the reputation of your brand. Let's explore why customer reviews are so important in digital marketing and how they can make or break a business.

Building Trust and Credibility

Customer reviews are essential in the digital world. They provide social proof, showing potential customers that others have had positive experiences with your products or services. A study shows that people trust online reviews almost as much as personal recommendations. When customers see genuine feedback from others, it builds trust and credibility, making them more likely to choose your business over competitors.

Boost SEO and Online Visibility

Reviews play a significant role in boosting your website's search engine ranking. Search engines like Google consider reviews as fresh content, which can help improve your site's visibility. The more positive reviews you have, the higher your business is likely to appear in search results. This increased visibility can drive more traffic to your website, leading to higher conversion rates.

Gathering Valuable Feedback

Customer reviews provide valuable insights into what your business is doing well and where it could improve. By paying attention to the feedback, you can identify common issues and make necessary adjustments to enhance your products or services. This continuous improvement not only keeps your existing customers happy but also attracts new ones.

At Vidya Sarthi Institute of Digital Marketing, we understand the power of customer reviews in shaping a brand's online presence. We offer comprehensive courses, including our Digital Marketing Course in South Delhi, that teach you how to effectively manage and leverage reviews to boost your business. To help you get started, we're offering a one-week free trial of our courses. 

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Reading Break - Worms & Spiders

Featured Art: MotaArt: (above) Rick Leonardi & Al Williamson:  Spider-man 2099 #1 Mark Bagley & Art Thibert: Ultimate Spider-man #11 Patrick Olliffe: Amazing Spider-man Family #3

Welp!

It’s been longer since I last posted here than I'd hoped it would be.  Unfortunately, I’ve had to prioritize work for the time being, and it’ll probably be a little while longer before I have the opportunity to post my next episode review [TNG ep. 123 will be next in line, when I do finally get to it].  In lieu of writing, I’ve been trying to be at least bit more mindful with my downtime, avoiding the various social media timewasters, and taking more time to read.

For my "serious" reading, I’ve been slowly picking away at ‘God Emperor of Dune’, which is pretty fucking trippy.  Seriously, If you thought the first book was weird, then I’m here to tell you that whatever "spice" Frank Herbert was using, he upped the dose exponentially for each subsequent entry.  I’ve read a lot of disparaging reviews and comments online about ‘God Emperor’ that led me to believe it might be pompous and dull, but I’ve honestly found it to be thoroughly engaging, though admittedly subject-at-times to some ignorant world views.

For my "fun" reading, my recent reviews of ‘Spider-man: TAS’ have inspired me to peruse through my old Spidey comics, which have been a real trip down memory lane (and very on-brand for this blog). The two series I’ve been bouncing between are the original ‘Ultimate Spider-man’ from the early 00’s, and ‘Spider-man 2099’ (early 90’s).  I remember when each respective series was first being released, and how cutting edge each of them seemed.  Overall, I’d say they hold up decently well, although clearly products of their time.

‘Spider-man 2099’ is unsurprisingly the more noticeably dated of the two, and a lot of that comes down to the now-unmistakeable 90’s aesthetic, along with the somewhat clunky ‘future slang’, which seems to predominantly consist of substituting profanity with vaguely techno-sounding-words.  If you don’t know what the Shock I’m talking about you can go look it up for yourself. But It’s Rick Leonardi’s artwork where the book really stands out to me, though.  I always thought he was an underappreciated artist, and deserved a proper run on ASM, but 2099 probably gave him a better opportunity to flex his talents.

I feel like a lot of people forget today (as I suppose they inevitably tend to) that Ultimate Spider-man was once THE hottest Spider book on the market, and while reboots-featuring-a-teenage-peter-parker may be a dime a dozen today, it was a breath of fresh air in the year 2000.  It’s easy to see why too, Bendis and Bagley work great together, and it didn’t hurt that Marvel spared no expense on the physical presentation of the book.  Simply put, each issue looks sharp, from the digitally painted cardstock covers, to the glossy pages; this was a book with high production values, featuring top tier talent. No expense was spared in making sure the artists were featured in the best possible light.

One thing I’ve can’t help but notice is the differences in attitudes and ideals between the two books. I know a lot of people like to pretend that comics were less political ‘back in the day’ but that’s never been true.  I do think that politics have sometimes been easier to ignore during times of less civil unrest, but clearly the writers have always had opinions and ideals that were being expressed whether they knew it or not.  For instance, Peter David’s work on 2099 seems to lean more politically left, and is notably quite critical of nationalist, corporate, and capitalist interests, depicting a world that feels (in some ways) more relevant now than it was back when the series was being released.

Comparatively, Bendis’ writing seems to play it a bit safer.  He appears largely progressive in his social views, but also less willing to criticize institutions like the military or government beyond anything on a surface level.  I can’t say it’s too surprising, since ‘Ultimate Spider-man’ only began it’s run shortly before the 9/11 attacks, and I can imagine that even if he were inclined to do so, Bendis would have likely received pushback from anything deemed too politically controversial. But some of his writing leads me to suspect he falls towards a more politically centrist stance, resulting in a book that, while being LOADS of fun, has perhaps less to say on certain social issues. Some people might argue it’s for the best, but I kinda like it when writers are willing to get a bit messy, as I think it makes for more interesting discourse.  But then again, maybe I’ll find myself eating these words as I continue my read through.

I think that’s enough musing from me.  The fact remains that each of the artists I’ve discussed in this post are far more accomplished than I will likely ever be.   At any rate these criticisms are really more just meandering observations, about which I could easily change my mind later on.  Hopefully I’ll have more time to focus on my proper episode reviews in the coming months.

But if you’ve made it this far, thanks for hanging out.

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Getting Around on the Digital Marketing Landscape: Choosing the Best Route for Your Trip

In the contemporary digital landscape, the demand for proficient digital marketers continues to soar. Whether you're an industry veteran aiming to augment your skill set or a novice eager to enter the field, enrolling in a comprehensive digital marketing course can serve as a pivotal step toward unlocking new opportunities and advancing your professional trajectory. However, amidst the multitude of available options, identifying the ideal digital marketing course can seem overwhelming. This exhaustive guide is designed to help you navigate this decision-making process by exploring essential factors to consider when selecting the right course tailored to your needs.

Clarifying Your Objectives:

Prior to immersing yourself in the myriad offerings of digital marketing courses, it's crucial to delineate your objectives. Take a moment to reflect on your career aspirations and goals. Do you seek a broad understanding of digital marketing principles, or are you inclined toward specializing in specific domains such as SEO, social media marketing, or content marketing? Articulating your objectives will provide clarity and direction, enabling you to streamline your search accordingly.

Thorough Examination of Course Content and Curriculum:

With your objectives delineated, embark on researching the content and curriculum of prospective digital marketing courses. Seek out courses that comprehensively cover a range of topics pertinent to your interests and professional ambitions. Evaluate the depth and breadth of the curriculum, ensuring it offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental digital marketing concepts, tools, and strategies.

Vetting Instructor Credentials and Reviews:

The expertise of the course instructor significantly influences the quality of the learning experience. Look for courses led by instructors with extensive experience and proficiency in the digital marketing sphere. Delve into their background, qualifications, and industry standing. Additionally, peruse reviews and testimonials from former students to glean insights into the course's effectiveness and the instructor's teaching approach.

Consideration of Course Format and Delivery:

Digital marketing courses are available in diverse formats, including online classes, in-person workshops, and hybrid programs. Consider your preferred learning style, schedule constraints, and accessibility when selecting a course format. Online courses offer flexibility and convenience, while in-person workshops afford opportunities for interactive learning and networking.

Evaluation of Course Duration and Time Commitment:

Assess the duration and time commitment required to complete the course. Some digital marketing courses offer a self-paced learning structure, allowing you to progress at your own rhythm, whereas others adhere to a structured schedule with fixed deadlines. Gauge your availability and bandwidth to ensure alignment with the course requirements without feeling overwhelmed.

Validation of Industry Recognition and Accreditation:

Prioritize digital marketing courses that boast recognition and accreditation from esteemed institutions or industry bodies. Accreditation affirms adherence to industry standards and delivery of high-quality education. Furthermore, it bolsters the credibility of your credentials and enhances your appeal in the competitive job market.

Exploration of Additional Resources and Support:

Evaluate the supplementary resources and support provided by the course provider. Seek courses that offer access to supplemental materials, online forums, and community assistance to enrich your learning journey. Additionally, ascertain the availability of instructor support and feedback channels to address queries or concerns throughout the course duration.

Comparison of Pricing and Value Proposition:

Lastly, juxtapose the pricing and value proposition of different digital marketing courses. While cost is a pertinent consideration, it should not singularly dictate your decision-making process. Assess the overall value proposition, encompassing aspects such as content quality, instructor expertise, support resources, and career advancement prospects.

Conclusion: Navigating the Digital Marketing Terrain

In conclusion, the quest for the optimal digital marketing course necessitates meticulous consideration of various factors, including your learning objectives, course content, instructor credentials, delivery format, accreditation, support resources, and value proposition. By conducting comprehensive research and methodically evaluating your options, you can make an informed decision and enroll in a course that equips you with the skills and knowledge requisite for success in the dynamic realm of digital marketing. Remember, investing in your education is an investment in your future endeavors, so approach the process thoughtfully and decisively.

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Digital Marketing in Telugu

We Offer Comprehensive Digital Marketing Course in Telugu

Search Online Platforms: Look for online learning platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or Skill share that offer courses in Telugu. Use keywords like "డిజిటల్ మార్కెటింగ్ కోర్సు" (Digital Marketing Course) to find relevant courses.

Local Institutions: Check if any local educational institutions or training centres in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana offer digital marketing courses in Telugu. They might have options available either in-person or online.

YouTube Channels: Look for YouTube channels that provide digital marketing tutorials in Telugu. Many creators offer comprehensive courses or series on various aspects of digital marketing.

Social Media Groups: Join Telugu-speaking digital marketing communities or groups on platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn. Members often share resources and information about courses available in the language.

Language-Specific Websites: Explore websites or blogs dedicated to digital marketing in Telugu. They may offer free resources, courses, or recommendations for further learning.

Networking: Reach out to professionals or acquaintances in the digital marketing field who speak Telugu. They might be able to recommend courses or provide guidance on where to find suitable resources.

Remember to evaluate the credibility and quality of any course before enrolling, regardless of the language it's offered in. Look for reviews, instructor credentials, and course content to ensure it meets your learning objectives.

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Big Tech disrupted disruption

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/2024/02/08/permanent-overlords/#republicans-want-to-defund-the-police

Before "disruption" turned into a punchline, it was a genuinely exciting idea. Using technology, we could connect people to one another and allow them to collaborate, share, and cooperate to make great things happen.

It's easy (and valid) to dismiss the "disruption" of Uber, which "disrupted" taxis and transit by losing $31b worth of Saudi royal money in a bid to collapse the world's rival transportation system, while quietly promising its investors that it would someday have pricing power as a monopoly, and would attain profit through price-gouging and wage-theft.

Uber's disruption story was wreathed in bullshit: lies about the "independence" of its drivers, about the imminence of self-driving taxis, about the impact that replacing buses and subways with millions of circling, empty cars would have on traffic congestion. There were and are plenty of problems with traditional taxis and transit, but Uber magnified these problems, under cover of "disrupting" them away.

But there are other feats of high-tech disruption that were and are genuinely transformative – Wikipedia, GNU/Linux, RSS, and more. These disruptive technologies altered the balance of power between powerful institutions and the businesses, communities and individuals they dominated, in ways that have proven both beneficial and durable.

When we speak of commercial disruption today, we usually mean a tech company disrupting a non-tech company. Tinder disrupts singles bars. Netflix disrupts Blockbuster. Airbnb disrupts Marriott.

But the history of "disruption" features far more examples of tech companies disrupting other tech companies: DEC disrupts IBM. Netscape disrupts Microsoft. Google disrupts Yahoo. Nokia disrupts Kodak, sure – but then Apple disrupts Nokia. It's only natural that the businesses most vulnerable to digital disruption are other digital businesses.

And yet…disruption is nowhere to be seen when it comes to the tech sector itself. Five giant companies have been running the show for more than a decade. A couple of these companies (Apple, Microsoft) are Gen-Xers, having been born in the 70s, then there's a couple of Millennials (Amazon, Google), and that one Gen-Z kid (Facebook). Big Tech shows no sign of being disrupted, despite the continuous enshittification of their core products and services. How can this be? Has Big Tech disrupted disruption itself?

That's the contention of "Coopting Disruption," a new paper from two law profs: Mark Lemley (Stanford) and Matthew Wansley (Yeshiva U):

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4713845

The paper opens with a review of the literature on disruption. Big companies have some major advantages: they've got people and infrastructure they can leverage to bring new products to market more cheaply than startups. They've got existing relationships with suppliers, distributors and customers. People trust them.

Diversified, monopolistic companies are also able to capture "involuntary spillovers": when Google spends money on AI for image recognition, it can improve Google Photos, YouTube, Android, Search, Maps and many other products. A startup with just one product can't capitalize on these spillovers in the same way, so it doesn't have the same incentives to spend big on R&D.

Finally, big companies have access to cheap money. They get better credit terms from lenders, they can float bonds, they can tap the public markets, or just spend their own profits on R&D. They can also afford to take a long view, because they're not tied to VCs whose funds turn over every 5-10 years. Big companies get cheap money, play a long game, pay less to innovate and get more out of innovation.

But those advantages are swamped by the disadvantages of incumbency, all the various curses of bigness. Take Arrow's "replacement effect": new companies that compete with incumbents drive down the incumbents' prices and tempt their customers away. But an incumbent that buys a disruptive new company can just shut it down, and whittle down its ideas to "sustaining innovation" (small improvements to existing products), killing "disruptive innovation" (major changes that make the existing products obsolete).

Arrow's Replacement Effect also comes into play before a new product even exists. An incumbent that allows a rival to do R&D that would eventually disrupt its product is at risk; but if the incumbent buys this pre-product, R&D-heavy startup, it can turn the research to sustaining innovation and defund any disruptive innovation.

Arrow asks us to look at the innovation question from the point of view of the company as a whole. Clayton Christensen's "Innovator's Dilemma" looks at the motivations of individual decision-makers in large, successful companies. These individuals don't want to disrupt their own business, because that will render some part of their own company obsolete (perhaps their own division!). They also don't want to radically change their customers' businesses, because those customers would also face negative effects from disruption.

A startup, by contrast, has no existing successful divisions and no giant customers to safeguard. They have nothing to lose and everything to gain from disruption. Where a large company has no way for individual employees to initiate major changes in corporate strategy, a startup has fewer hops between employees and management. What's more, a startup that rewards an employee's good idea with a stock-grant ties that employee's future finances to the outcome of that idea – while a giant corporation's stock bonuses are only incidentally tied to the ideas of any individual worker.

Big companies are where good ideas go to die. If a big company passes on its employees' cool, disruptive ideas, that's the end of the story for that idea. But even if 100 VCs pass on a startup's cool idea and only one VC funds it, the startup still gets to pursue that idea. In startup land, a good idea gets lots of chances – in a big company, it only gets one.

Given how innately disruptable tech companies are, given how hard it is for big companies to innovate, and given how little innovation we've gotten from Big Tech, how is it that the tech giants haven't been disrupted?

The authors propose a four-step program for the would-be Tech Baron hoping to defend their turf from disruption.

First, gather information about startups that might develop disruptive technologies and steer them away from competing with you, by investing in them or partnering with them.

Second, cut off any would-be competitor's supply of resources they need to develop a disruptive product that challenges your own.

Third, convince the government to pass regulations that big, established companies can comply with but that are business-killing challenges for small competitors.

Finally, buy up any company that resists your steering, succeeds despite your resource war, and escapes the compliance moats of regulation that favors incumbents.

Then: kill those companies.

The authors proceed to show that all four tactics are in play today. Big Tech companies operate their own VC funds, which means they get a look at every promising company in the field, even if they don't want to invest in them. Big Tech companies are also awash in money and their "rival" VCs know it, and so financial VCs and Big Tech collude to fund potential disruptors and then sell them to Big Tech companies as "aqui-hires" that see the disruption neutralized.

On resources, the authors focus on data, and how companies like Facebook have explicit policies of only permitting companies they don't see as potential disruptors to access Facebook data. They reproduce internal Facebook strategy memos that divide potential platform users into "existing competitors, possible future competitors, [or] developers that we have alignment with on business models." These categories allow Facebook to decide which companies are capable of developing disruptive products and which ones aren't. For example, Amazon – which doesn't compete with Facebook – is allowed to access FB data to target shoppers. But Messageme, a startup, was cut off from Facebook as soon as management perceived them as a future rival. Ironically – but unsurprisingly – Facebook spins these policies as pro-privacy, not anti-competitive.

These data policies cast a long shadow. They don't just block existing companies from accessing the data they need to pursue disruptive offerings – they also "send a message" to would-be founders and investors, letting them know that if they try to disrupt a tech giant, they will have their market oxygen cut off before they can draw breath. The only way to build a product that challenges Facebook is as Facebook's partner, under Facebook's direction, with Facebook's veto.

Next, regulation. Starting in 2019, Facebook started publishing full-page newspaper ads calling for regulation. Someone ghost-wrote a Washington Post op-ed under Zuckerberg's byline, arguing the case for more tech regulation. Google, Apple, OpenAI other tech giants have all (selectively) lobbied in favor of many regulations. These rules covered a lot of ground, but they all share a characteristic: complying with them requires huge amounts of money – money that giant tech companies can spare, but potential disruptors lack.

Finally, there's predatory acquisitions. Mark Zuckerberg, working without the benefit of a ghost writer (or in-house counsel to review his statements for actionable intent) has repeatedly confessed to buying companies like Instagram to ensure that they never grow to be competitors. As he told one colleague, "I remember your internal post about how Instagram was our threat and not Google+. You were basically right. The thing about startups though is you can often acquire them.”

All the tech giants are acquisition factories. Every successful Google product, almost without exception, is a product they bought from someone else. By contrast, Google's own internal products typically crash and burn, from G+ to Reader to Google Videos. Apple, meanwhile, buys 90 companies per year – Tim Apple brings home a new company for his shareholders more often than you bring home a bag of groceries for your family. All the Big Tech companies' AI offerings are acquisitions, and Apple has bought more AI companies than any of them.

Big Tech claims to be innovating, but it's really just operationalizing. Any company that threatens to disrupt a tech giant is bought, its products stripped of any really innovative features, and the residue is added to existing products as a "sustaining innovation" – a dot-release feature that has all the innovative disruption of rounding the corners on a new mobile phone.

The authors present three case-studies of tech companies using this four-point strategy to forestall disruption in AI, VR and self-driving cars. I'm not excited about any of these three categories, but it's clear that the tech giants are worried about them, and the authors make a devastating case for these disruptions being disrupted by Big Tech.

What do to about it? If we like (some) disruption, and if Big Tech is enshittifying at speed without facing dethroning-by-disruption, how do we get the dynamism and innovation that gave us the best of tech?

The authors make four suggestions.

First, revive the authorities under existing antitrust law to ban executives from Big Tech companies from serving on the boards of startups. More broadly, kill interlocking boards altogether. Remember, these powers already exist in the lawbooks, so accomplishing this goal means a change in enforcement priorities, not a new act of Congress or rulemaking. What's more, interlocking boards between competing companies are illegal per se, meaning there's no expensive, difficult fact-finding needed to demonstrate that two companies are breaking the law by sharing directors.

Next: create a nondiscrimination policy that requires the largest tech companies that share data with some unaffiliated companies to offer data on the same terms to other companies, except when they are direct competitors. They argue that this rule will keep tech giants from choking off disruptive technologies that make them obsolete (rather than competing with them).

On the subject of regulation and compliance moats, they have less concrete advice. They counsel lawmakers to greet tech giants' demands to be regulated with suspicion, to proceed with caution when they do regulate, and to shape regulation so that it doesn't limit market entry, by keeping in mind the disproportionate burdens regulations put on established giants and small new companies. This is all good advice, but it's more a set of principles than any kind of specific practice, test or procedure.

Finally, they call for increased scrutiny of mergers, including mergers between very large companies and small startups. They argue that existing law (Sec 2 of the Sherman Act and Sec 7 of the Clayton Act) both empower enforcers to block these acquisitions. They admit that the case-law on this is poor, but that just means that enforcers need to start making new case-law.

I like all of these suggestions! We're certainly enjoying a more activist set of regulators, who are more interested in Big Tech, than we've seen in generations.

But they are grossly under-resourced even without giving them additional duties. As Matt Stoller points out, "the DOJ's Antitrust Division has fewer people enforcing anti-monopoly laws in a $24 trillion economy than the Smithsonian Museum has security guards."

https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/congressional-republicans-to-defund

What's more, Republicans are trying to slash their budgets even further. The American conservative movement has finally located a police force they're eager to defund: the corporate police who defend us all from predatory monopolies.

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Best Digital Marketing Course Near Me

Digital marketing has become an indispensable tool for businesses in today's competitive landscape. With the ever-increasing demand for digital marketing expertise, enrolling in a reputable course can open up numerous career opportunities and avenues for professional growth.

When embarking on the journey to find the best digital marketing course near you, it's crucial to consider various factors to ensure you make the right choice that aligns with your career goals and aspirations.

Introduction to Digital Marketing Courses

In the vast sea of digital marketing courses available today, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. However, investing time and effort into finding the best course can yield significant returns in terms of career advancement and skill development.

Understanding the fundamentals of digital marketing and the benefits of enrolling in a comprehensive course is the first step towards making an informed decision.

Understanding Digital Marketing

Before delving into the specifics of choosing a course, it's essential to grasp the essence of digital marketing and its significance in today's business landscape. Digital marketing encompasses a wide range of strategies and tactics aimed at promoting products or services through digital channels such as websites, social media, email, and search engines.

In a world where consumers are increasingly reliant on digital platforms for information and entertainment, mastering the art of digital marketing has become a prerequisite for success in the business world.

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Review the course curriculum to ensure it covers essential topics such as search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, email marketing, content strategy, and analytics.

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Read reviews and testimonials from past students to gauge the overall satisfaction and effectiveness of the course. Pay attention to feedback regarding course content, instructor quality, and post-course support.

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Choose a course that is conveniently located and easily accessible from your home or workplace. Consider factors such as commute time and transportation options when making your decision.

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Evaluate the cost of the course and explore financial aid options such as scholarships, grants, or payment plans. Consider the return on investment (ROI) of the course in terms of future career prospects and earning potential.

Top Digital Marketing Courses Near Me

After careful consideration of the above factors, here are some top digital marketing courses near you:

Digital Marketing Institute

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Enrolling in a digital marketing course is just the first step towards building a successful career in the field. To make the most of your learning experience, consider the following tips:

Stay organized and dedicated to your studies.

Participate actively in class discussions and assignments.

Seek additional resources and networking opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

Conclusion

In conclusion, choosing the best digital marketing course near you is a crucial decision that can have a profound impact on your career trajectory. By considering factors such as accreditation, curriculum, instructor expertise, and location, you can make an informed decision that sets you up for success in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of digital marketing.

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Digital Drive 360 stands out as the premier digital marketing institute for several compelling reasons. With a stellar rating of 4.9 based on 177 customer reviews, it has solidified its commitment to excellence. The institute's distinguishing feature lies in its comprehensive approach to digital marketing education. Offering A to Z courses, Digital Drive 360 ensures that students grasp every aspect of the dynamic digital landscape.

What sets Digital Drive 360 apart is its hands-on training approach. Students not only learn theory but also engage in practical exercises, enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The institute's success stories speak volumes, showcasing how its graduates have excelled in the digital marketing field.

Moreover, Digital Drive 360's faculty comprises industry experts, providing invaluable insights and guidance. The institute's dedication to staying updated with the latest trends ensures that students receive cutting-edge knowledge.

In conclusion, Digital Drive 360 emerges as the best digital marketing institute, offering a holistic learning experience that equips students for success in the ever-evolving digital world.

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Experienced digital marketers are in greater demand than ever in today’s fast-paced digital environment. It’s essential to select the correct training program whether you’re a beginner hoping to get into the fascinating world of digital marketing or an expert trying to improve your abilities. For those looking to advance in this dynamic field, Digital Gaurabh’s best digital marketing institute ought to be a top choice in Bhubaneswar. They provide advanced digital marketing courses like search engine optimization, social media marketing and tools, content marketing, google ads etc. Digital Gaurabh helps students connect with potential employers, this support also includes resume building and interview preparation. Any educational institution’s success is frequently gauged by the accomplishments of its former students. After finishing their courses, a growing number of accomplished digital marketers from Digital Gaurabh have gone on to succeed in their careers or started their own companies. Perusing reviews and testimonials from former students is one of the most dependable methods for determining a digital marketing course’s effectiveness. Positive comments about Digital Gaurabh are constant, attesting to the high calibre of instruction and assistance given.

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Bitcoin’s Price Surge and Subsequent Apology: The Spot ETF Approval Mix-Up.

In the world of cryptocurrency, a recent episode involving Bitcoin’s price surge and an apology from a major crypto news site has captured the attention of the crypto community. The incident revolved around false claims of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval, triggering significant market fluctuations.

Bitcoin enthusiasts had their hopes briefly elevated when Cointelegraph, a prominent crypto news outlet, posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had granted approval for BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF application. This news sparked excitement among traders and investors.

However, the enthusiasm was short-lived. Other media outlets and even BlackRock itself promptly refuted the claim. The announcement turned out to be inaccurate, and the SEC had not approved the spot Bitcoin ETF. In that short period of misinformation, the price of Bitcoin surged up with almost 10% above $29,300. Reality ensued thereafter and price retraces back at around $28,100.

Cointelegraph, in a measure of honesty and transparency, had resolved to take responsibility for having propagated the wrong information. The news site expressed public apologies and even launched an internal investigation on how such wrong information had disseminated. Cointelegraph would later report that the wrong information had emanated from an “unconfirmed screenshot posted by an X user who claimed it was from the Bloomberg Terminal.” The social media protocol breach happened when the unverified information got posted on X without the editorial verification as required. Most importantly, no article was the official one by Cointelegraph posting this news. Worth nothing is the fact that Cointelegraph has quite a significant following of roughly 1.9 million users on X.

This is what a spot Bitcoin ETF could imply if streamlined. However, the concept has garnered immense anticipation amidst crypto community and it’s expected that it can further open the doors for the traditional institutional investors to enter the volatile one, under more regulated conditions, licensed by some entity. This is in contrast to the navigations on the more perilous decentralized set of platforms.

Currently, sundry spot Bitcoin ETF applications are awaiting review by the SEC as the regulator makes overall cautious steps towards the wider cryptoverse. That above situation was even responded to by U.S. SEC warning people about being keen on consuming the on-line contents. They noted it is always better to refer, or get information about the SEC, from authoritative sources. This incident exposes essentials cryptocurrency volatility levels. Even the most stable digital currencies like Bitcoin can demonstrate sudden and drastic changes in prices because of investor emotion, technical factors, and world events.

Furthermore, it should be noted that there might be knock-on effects which spot ETFs would create in the cryptocurrency market. As long as issuers put aside a percentage of their Assets Under Management (AUM) to invest in such ETFs, its impact shall only be more money being made accessible to flow into the Bitcoin market. This influx has the potential to impact Bitcoin’s price, potentially driving it to new heights Besides, historical data points out that Bitcoin’s market capitalization tends to increase greatly in every bull-market. In this sense, for every dollar invested is the cryptocurrency, the market capitalization could grow with a multiple of that figure heightening the extent of stages by much.

In conclusion

The recent incident on how Bitcoin’s price surged and Cointelegraph had to apologize over it brings to light the awareness in being cautious to and verify cryptocurrency news. With prospect of spot ETF approval, the crypto community has to be ultra-cautious by relying on verified sources plus enough due diligence in deriving meaning from market information. During the continuously changing way of the crypto market, keeping updated and wise is the mainstay not only for experienced traders but also just a real necessity to become only a part of it for newbies.

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Exploring the Potential Risks Linked to Cardano Gambling

Many players worldwide have witnessed cryptocurrencies like Cardano as a significant invention in technology and finance for several years. Players try not to be left behind in finance as the crypto market develops. Gambling with Cardano (ADA) tokens is a good investment as players can enjoy multiple opportunities over fiat gambling. Using ADA for commercial or investment purposes is an excellent way of earning money. 

However, ADA has its share of risks that players must know before jumping into Cardano gambling. Furthermore, learning about the gains and losses associated with ADA gambling sites is recommended. Let's find out more about Cardano Gambling and why gamblers should be aware of the risks related to Cardano gambling.

What is Cardano Gambling?

Cardano gambling offers players many advantages of Cardano (ADA) 's blockchain technology, such as fast, cheap, and secure transactions. Players can also enjoy the anonymity and convenience of playing games with Cardano tokens. Whether you are a professional gambler or a newbie in the crypto gaming world, exploring the rules of Cardano gambling creates a whole new level of winning big by playing games with ADA tokens.

It ensures that the players can enjoy smooth transactions and put their primary focus on gambling. They can add their deposits using crypto like ADA or Fiat money through credit cards or bank transfers. Cardano gambling does not require a central authority to regulate ADA gambling sites, allowing for quick and cheap transactions.

Is Cardano Gambling a Risky Business?

Although playing games on the top Cardano gambling site offers many advantages, it can be risky for the players to gamble with ADA tokens because of the following reasons – 

Political and Institutional Pressure – For quite some time, governments and regulatory bodies have reviewed crypto like ADA calmly during its initial years as society barely used them. However, as ADA is growing in terms of popularity and the value of the currency is increasing exponentially, many government bodies have started to reckon with the powerful societal force. Due to this, many fear using ADA to gamble because of institutional and government pressure. Early gamblers found their valuation of ADA tokens to depreciate quickly. Hence, the government tried to ban the tokens in many regions or countries, which led to high volatility among other tokens.

Highly Volatile – When a gambler buys ADA tokens, he may also want to buy products or services with them. The issue with Cardano gambling is that the value of ADA is never stable. Cardano casino players may experience fluctuations of ADA value while playing their favorite casino games or withdrawing their winnings. All assets are volatile, but Cardano is the most volatile asset one can own. Hence, players on the top Cardano gambling site who buy ADA coins can experience a fall in the currency’s value. However, the volatile nature can also lead to a rise in crypto value and higher returns. Still, the problem arises when people convert fiat to crypto when the market is down.

Inadequate Government Supervision – Without a government license or regulation, players do not have any helping hand if they face problems while gambling with ADA tokens. But this does not necessarily mean that ADA gambling sites are not licensed. The top Cardano gambling site operates under the regulation of a gambling authority and possesses a valid license. However, several unlicensed Cardano gambling sites operate where players can become scam victims.

Irreversible Transactions – Once ADA tokens or any other cryptocurrencies are transferred from a digital wallet, there is no way one can get them back. If a player sends their ADA funds to the wrong address, recovering the fund is next to impossible, unlike other traditional banking methods, such as bank transfers or credit card payments.

Unfamiliarity – Although the cryptocurrency market has experienced exponential growth, many gamblers have still not performed transactions in ADA. It is not because crypto is difficult to use, but many gamblers feel intimidated by converting Fiat to crypto to play online casino games.

Are Cardano Fans In a Critical Danger Zone?

Cardano ADA tokens have walked on the tightest rope after plunging below $0.4. The crypto has shed another 0.8% to reach a critical support zone at $0.39. The founder of Cardano mentioned in a recent interview that every crypto has to go through periods of lows before it reaches its peak.

Although he did not admit Cardano’s underperformance in the current market situation, crypto gamblers believe the statement addressed Cardano’s issue. ADA tokens are not living up to the expectations of its users as the price has plunged 80.80% year-on-year and has stayed in the red zone for most of the year. These weaknesses can also be attributed to the weakness of the entire crypto market.

Why Do People Still Choose to Associate with Cardano Gambling?

Despite being in the danger zone, gamblers still play with ADA tokens. One of the reasons why gamblers choose to wager in ADA is the Ouroboros features that Cardano blockchain crypto casinos use to protect client information and funds from attackers. Ouroboros are mathematically verifiable security measures that guarantee the complete security of more than half of the ADA stakes owned by genuine gamblers. This feature adds a layer of security to the current novel security measures, such as the random selection process, encryption protocols, and two-factor authentication. 

Ouroboros is evolving continuously through new iterations and rigorous security analytical systems, which makes Cardano gambling more attractive than other major cryptocurrencies. This algorithm solves some of the biggest challenges in Blockchain-based casinos and creates more energy to make sustainable, ethical, and secure ADA gambling sites.

Gambling with ADA tokens gives access to bonuses and cost-effectiveness that is typically more significant than any traditional Fiat-powered gambling sites. Cardinal transactions are significantly less for casino operators and have better payouts in the crypto gambling market. When writing this article, the top Cardano gambling site charges around 0.1 7 ADA ($0.3), which is expected to get lower if the ADA value continues to increase.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the rising ADA involvement in the online gambling is quite challenging to dispute. Crypto gambling began with BTC and ETH, but it is now moving to Cardano, which offers the most exciting opportunities for players to enjoy seamless gambling.

ADA offers a highly secure network with high speed, reasonable trading fees, and responsive support agents. Gamblers can keep their gaming activities private and use lots of deposit bonuses, tons of online casino games, and free spins by gambling with ADA tokens.

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Welcome back to Chain Reaction. subscribe here Annyeong, or hello, friends! While I’m typically based in New York City, this week I’m reporting from Seoul, South Korea for Korea Blockchain Week. The week has been jam-packed with a number of conference events as well as offsite side events and networking happy hours. I’ve listened to a number of panels surrounding topics like web3 gaming, enterprise Blockchain adoption (I moderated one), institutional adoption, regulatory climate and investing in Asia. I also kept busy with a of interviews with local experts on the Market evolving out east as well as people who flew in to meet with startups based in the region. This means I’ll be putting out more articles on TechCrunch based on these conversations in the coming days and weeks…so keep an eye out for that. Meanwhile, there was some News that transpired in the web3 world, so let’s get into it. This week in web3 Crypto funding in August wasn’t as good as the numbers may lead you to believe (TC+) blockchain tech needs a ‘ChatGPT moment’ to scale enterprise adoption (TC+) MetaMask now allows crypto cash-out to PayPal and banks, but fees could be high Gleen’s tech-savvy chatbot for Discord and Slack attracts Solana founder in oversubscribed round The US can’t kill crypto: Real regulations are coming The latest pod For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Charlie Shrem, founder of the bitcoin Foundation, general partner at Druid Ventures and host of the Charlie Shrem show. Before all that, he was the co-founder and CEO of BitInstant, which was a bitcoin payment processor that started in 2011. Shortly after founding the company, he was charged with operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, and for allegedly attempting to launder over $1 million through the now defunct dark web marketplace Silk Road. He spent a little over a year in a low-Security prison as a result. Now, Charlie is a vocal advocate for clearer crypto regulation, he’s a crypto investor, podcaster and even a movie producer. We discussed how the bitcoin and crypto ecosystems have changed (and stayed the same) over the past decade as well as how his incarceration shaped his view on the industry. We also talked about: Need for regulatory clarity in the U.S. Crypto projects and sectors he’s following How the bitcoin ecosystem is growing Friend.tech Advice for listeners Subscribe to Chain Reaction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite pod platform to keep up with the latest episodes, and please leave us a review if you like what you hear! Follow the money Story Protocol raised over $54 million in round led by a16z crypto Domain name startup D3 Global raised $5 million in a seed round led by Shima Capital Cross-chain communication protocol Socket raised $5 million from Coinbase Ventures and Frameworks Kotani gets $2 million pre-seed to help African workers send money home via crypto GenTwo raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Point72 Ventures What else we’re writing Want to branch out from the world of web3? Here are some articles on TechCrunch that caught our attention this week. Our favorite startups from YC’s Summer 2023 Demo Day, Day 1 (TC+) Clubhouse is trying to make a comeback Tech companies are finding their profitability groove (TC+) Here’s why some investors are sitting out of YC Demo Day (TC+) EU confirms six (mostly US) tech giants are subject to Digital Markets Act