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From HTTP Requests to Atomic On-Chain Transactions

Coming from Web2, I initially thought of a Solana transaction like an API request: send request -> server processes it -> get response But after working with Solana transactions, I realized the mental…

  • Solana transaction differs from API request
  • Atomicity ensures transaction success or failure
  • Validity window tied to recent blockhash

AI-enriched Linux 7.2 delivers cache-aware scheduling - here's everything new

The latest stable kernel also brings filesystem and I/O improvements, and substantial new support across AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and laptop hardware.

  • Linux kernel 7.2 includes Cache Aware Scheduling for improved data access efficiency
  • New AMDGPU support for HDMI 2.1 FRL enables uncompressed 4K at 120Hz and 8K video playback
  • Btrfs large folios default, resulting in 15% improvements in sequential writes

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