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USDC Escrow for AI Agents: How Trustless Freelancing Actually Works
Target audience: developers building autonomous AI agents that need to receive payment for on‑chain or off‑chain services without relying on a trusted intermediary. AI agents often act as “freelancers”: they expose an…
The Invoice Math Most Freelance Developers Learn Too Late
My first invoice had no payment terms at all. It said the amount, my bank details, and nothing about when payment was due. The client paid after 47 days. I remember checking the account every morning for a week and a half, wondering whether asking…
USDC Escrow for AI Agents: How Trustless Freelancing Actually Works
Target audience: developers building autonomous AI agents that need to sell or buy services without a custodial intermediary. Autonomous agents can invoke HTTP endpoints, run ML inference, or execute on‑chain logic. When two agents transact…
The worst freelance job listing I've ever seen
Hello friends! I hope you all had a lovely and relaxing Labor Day and actually took a little time off for yourself. (Such that we freelancers can ever really unplug, anyway.) In honor of the holiday that celebrates the labor movement and all…
AI upends China's graduate job market
AI is hurting China's already weak graduate job market. An estimated 12.7 million graduates will join the workforce this year, the largest cohort yet. But “ the supply of… graduate jobs has not kept pace ” with ballooning…
Maxine Peake describes her latest thriller series as 'dark' and 'upsetting'
Say Nothing and I Swear star Maxine Peake plays a woman caught up in the mystery of a child's disappearance in Apple TV's new series Last Seen. Police detective Ian Ridley's (Patrick Brammall) life fell apart when his young daughter Maggie went…
Gary Oldman reveals the future for his Slow Horses character and the series
With season six of Slow Horses, the hit Apple TV spy thriller, set to debut this month, Gary Oldman has spoken about the future of his character, Jackson Lamb. Set for release on the streaming platform on 16 September, season six is adapted from…
I grew my salary to $112K after a career pivot. A layoff broke my heart and changed my perception of money and success.
Evelyn Irwanto is a 32-year-old living in Toronto. She was a senior manager at a marketing and branding consultancy, making CA$155,000, or roughly $112,000, before she was laid off in September 2025. Business Insider has verified Irwanto's income…
Peaky Blinders boss responds to reports that the new James Bond has been cast
James Bond writer Steven Knight has responded to rumours that the role of 007 has been cast. Speculation has been rife as to who will play the iconic super-spy in the next Bond film ever since Daniel Craig departed the franchise in 2021. Actors…
Nintendo Reveals Lego Link & Epona Set for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary
Nintendo has revealed an Ocarina of Time-themed Lego Link & Epona set as part of its The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. The set was unveiled along with a series of other events, merchandise, and more that the company is set to roll out…
Tapnell Farm: a screen-free luxury camping trip on the Isle of Wight
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Do birds enjoy flying? Scientists asked cockatoos
Flying leads to positive emotions and optimism in Galahs Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American and Springer Nature Limited Privacy Policy. We leverage third party…
ExxonMobil: Profits Ahead Amid Higher Oil, Cost Savings, Lower Debt (NYSE:XOM)
ExxonMobil maintains a buy rating, supported by strong free cash flow, disciplined capex, and attractive valuation. Q2 saw record upstream output, $18.9B free cash flow, and $5.1B in buybacks, offsetting mixed earnings and refining weakness.
The Gross Reason You Might Want to Stop Wearing Eye Patches Outside
There's something about wearing eye patches that gives you a certain sense of power. Maybe it's the illusion that you have your life together, or maybe it's just that wearing them makes even doing nothing feel productive. Either way, eye patches…
'We've gone Dame, Dame, Queen': Bake Off's Paul Hollywood teases Nigella 'magical' effect on bakers
The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has weighed in on TV chef Nigella Lawson joining the show on the new series, as he teased her 'magical' effect on bakers. Digital Spy and other press caught up with the stars of the baking competition…
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