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Telegram Mini-Apps: A Year of Hype Fades into Decline

Telegram Mini-Apps: A Year of Hype Fades into Decline

The once-promising explosion of mini-apps on Telegram has fizzled out just as quickly as it began. Launched with great fanfare a year ago, these lightweight applications embedded within the messaging platform were touted as a revolutionary way to engage Telegram’s 900 million-strong user base. However, recent data reveals a stark decline, with monthly active users (MAU) dropping steadily month after month, as evidenced by screenshots circulating among tech analysts. What started as a potential game-changer has largely faded, leaving only a few niches showing signs of resilience.

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Heatwave on Twitch: Platform Cracks Down on Bots, Shaking Up Streamer Viewership

Heatwave on Twitch: Platform Cracks Down on Bots, Shaking Up Streamer Viewership

Twitch is in the midst of a heated upheaval following a stringent crackdown on bots inflating viewer counts. The platform ramped up its efforts at the end of July, targeting artificial viewership, and over the past couple of days, the purge has extended to nearly every corner of the site. The impact is staggering: major streamers are experiencing an average 50% drop in viewership, as detailed in a revealing thread by X user @WhizKick, while smaller creators are seeing declines by several multiples, as shown in accompanying screenshots. Overall, the platform’s total viewer count has plummeted by 15-20% compared to the previous week, sending shockwaves through the streaming community.

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Block’s Proto Rig: Jack Dorsey’s Vision for the Future of Bitcoin Mining

Block’s Proto Rig: Jack Dorsey’s Vision for the Future of Bitcoin Mining

Jack Dorsey’s Block, a company renowned for its commitment to Bitcoin and financial technology, has introduced Proto Rig, a revolutionary modular mining system designed to transform the Bitcoin mining landscape. Announced on X (formerly Twitter) on August 14, 2025, Proto Rig promises to reduce operational costs by 15–20% and extend the lifespan of mining hardware to up to 10 years, a significant leap from the typical 3–5 years. This innovation, detailed at proto.xyz, is poised to redefine efficiency, durability, and scalability in the industry.

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Slow Ventures Launches $60M Creator Fund to Back Niche Content Creators

Slow Ventures Launches $60M Creator Fund to Back Niche Content Creators

Slow Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, has announced the launch of its $60 million Creator Fund (https://creatorfund.co/), designed to invest in passionate, niche-focused content creators who are building businesses rather than chasing celebrity status. The fund builds on Slow Ventures’ earlier test investments, which prioritized creators with deep expertise in specific domains like automotive, gardening, or other specialized fields, and who have already cultivated dedicated YouTube audiences.

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