... for ZK unifications within Ethereum, would allow smart contracts to execute directly without the overhead of interpretation. Research indicates a potential performance increase of over 100 times for zero-knowledge proofs when transitioning to RISC-V. Developers will still be able to write in Solidity and Vyper, as compilers will translate code directly into RISC-V instructions rather than EVM bytecode. The primary technical challenge is maintaining backward compatibility. Buterin suggests a phased ...

... funding double compared to last year, and **Europe** is undergoing a reshuffle: Germany has surpassed the UK in terms of venture investments, highlighting the strengthening of continental ecosystems. **India**, **Southeast Asia**, and other rapidly developing markets are attracting record capital against a backdrop of relative caution in **China** (linked to regulatory risks). The startup ecosystems in **Russia** and the **CIS** also aim to keep pace, despite external constraints. A new global venture ...

... future prospects of startups in Russia and the CIS. Current Startup and Venture Capital News as of August 27, 2025: Record AI Rounds, Return of Mega Funds, IPO Revival, Growth of Crypto Startups and Defense Technologies, Market Consolidation, and Development of the CIS Ecosystem. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, marks a series of significant events in the world of startups and venture capital investments. The focus remains on unprecedented funding rounds in artificial intelligence (AI) and the ongoing ...

... has been conducted on how video games affect the intelligence of the younger generation. This article examines a large-scale study involving 10,000 schoolchildren that reveals unexpected results. We will explore how games shape cognitive abilities, develop logic, and foster critical thinking. By comparing gaming results with indicators of mental development, we can understand which aspects of games contribute to enhancing children's psychology and intellectual growth. A New Study Reveals Video ...

Rosseti actively invests in the development of the Russian electric power industry, investing in network modernization, digitalization of infrastructure and projects in remote regions. These investments help improve the quality of power supply, support economic development and help ...