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Deploying a Backend Server on Cudos Intercloud

MrBite — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:57:52 +0000

Deploying a Backend Server on Cudos Intercloud

Cudos Intercloud is emerging as a dependable platform for decentralized cloud computing, providing scalable and high-performance resources with robust security. Developers seeking an efficient environment for hosting backend servers can benefit from Cudos Intercloud, which ensures optimal performance while leveraging decentralization.

This guide walks you through the process of deploying a backend server on Cudos Intercloud, including setup, configuration, and deployment steps.

Why Choose Cudos Intercloud for Backend Hosting?

Cudos Intercloud offers key advantages for backend deployment, including:

Decentralized Architecture: Reduces vulnerabilities and enhances security by eliminating single points of failure.
Flexible Scaling: Dynamically adjusts resources to meet workload demands.
Cost Optimization: Pay-as-you-use pricing minimizes unnecessary costs.
Seamless Web3 Support: Ideal for applications requiring blockchain integration.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the deployment, ensure you have the following:

Cudos Intercloud Account: Sign up at Cudos Intercloud
SSH Key Pair: Needed for secure VM access.
Backend Application Code: Ensure your application (e.g., Node.js, Flask, Django) is ready for deployment.
Docker (Optional, Recommended): Facilitates seamless deployment and scaling.
Domain Name (Optional): For custom domain configuration.

Step 1: Launching a Virtual Machine on Cudos Intercloud

Sign into Cudos Intercloud: Access your dashboard with valid credentials.
Create a Virtual Machine:
- Go to the "Compute" section and click "Create Virtual Machine."
- Choose an appropriate VM configuration (e.g., 2 CPUs, 4GB RAM for moderate workloads).
- Select an OS (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is recommended).
Set Up Networking:
- Assign a public IP to your VM.
- Open required ports (80 for HTTP, 443 for HTTPS).
- Adjust firewall settings to allow incoming connections.
Enable Secure SSH Access:
- Set up SSH access using your key pair.

Step 2: Preparing the Virtual Machine

Connect to the VM via SSH:

   ssh -i /path/to/your/ssh/key username@your-vm-ip

Update System Packages and Install Dependencies:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   sudo apt install -y git curl unzip

Install Required Software:

Node.js:

 curl -fsSL deb.nodesource.com/setup_16.x | sudo -E bash -
 sudo apt install -y nodejs

Python & Pip:

 sudo apt install -y python3 python3-pip

Docker (Optional):

 sudo apt install -y docker.io
 sudo systemctl start docker
 sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 3: Deploying Your Backend Application

Option 1: Direct Deployment

Clone Your Repository:

   git clone github.com/your-username/your-backend-repo
   cd your-backend-repo

Install Dependencies:
- For Node.js:
```
 npm install
```

For Python:
```
 pip install -r requirements.txt
```

Start Your Server:
- Node.js:
```
 node server.js
```

Flask (Python):
```
 python app.py
```

Test Your Application:
- Open a browser and access your-vm-ip:5000

Option 2: Docker Deployment

Create a Dockerfile (Ensure your repository contains this file):

   FROM node:16
   WORKDIR /app
   COPY . .
   RUN npm install
   CMD ["node", "server.js"]
   EXPOSE 80

Build and Run the Container:

   docker build -t your-backend-app .
   docker run -d -p 80:80 your-backend-app

Confirm Deployment:
- Access your server using the assigned public IP.

Step 4: Setting Up a Reverse Proxy (Optional)

For improved performance and security, configure a reverse proxy using Nginx.

Install Nginx:

   sudo apt install -y nginx

Modify Nginx Configuration:

   sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/default

Add the following configuration:

 server {
     listen 80;
     server_name your-domain.com;
     location / {
         proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:5000;
         proxy_http_version 1.1;
         proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
         proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
         proxy_set_header Host $host;
         proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
     }
 }

Restart Nginx:

   sudo systemctl restart nginx

Step 5: Enhancing Security

Enable SSL Encryption:

   sudo apt install -y certbot python3-certbot-nginx
   sudo certbot --nginx

Configure Firewall Rules:

   sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
   sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'
   sudo ufw enable

Step 6: Monitoring and Scaling

Monitor Server Performance:
- Use tools like htop or docker stats for resource monitoring.
Scale as Needed:
- Utilize the Cudos Intercloud dashboard or API to expand resources or deploy additional instances.

Conclusion

Deploying a backend server on Cudos Intercloud takes advantage of decentralized infrastructure while offering reliable cloud computing. By following this guide, you can ensure your backend remains secure, scalable, and efficient. Whether you're running APIs, managing databases, or hosting full-stack applications, Cudos Intercloud provides a solid foundation for modern backend solutions.

Building Smart Contracts with Cudos Blockchains

MrBite — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:02:56 +0000

Introduction:
Cudos Blockchains is a decentralized platform that provides a secure and scalable infrastructure for building and deploying blockchain-based applications. With Cudos Blockchains, developers can easily create smart contracts using the Solidity programming language and deploy them to a high-performance blockchain network.

In this article, we'll explore the process of building a simple smart contract using Solidity and deploying it to the Cudos blockchain.

Prerequisites

:
To follow along with this tutorial, you'll need to have the following:

A basic understanding of blockchain technology and smart contracts
A development environment set up for Solidity programming
A Cudos wallet and CLI tools installed
Getting Started:
To get started, create a new Solidity file and add the following code:

`// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0
pragma solidity >=0.7.0 <0.9.0;

contract MyContract {
    uint256 public myNumber;

    function setNumber(uint256 _number) public {
        myNumber = _number;
    }

    function doubleNumber() public {
        myNumber = myNumber * 2;
    }
}`

This is a simple smart contract that stores a number and provides two functions for modifying it. The setNumber function allows anyone to set the value of myNumber to any uint256 value they choose, and the doubleNumber function multiplies the current value of myNumber by 2.

Deploying to the Cudos Blockchain:

To deploy this contract to the Cudos blockchain, you'll need to compile it into a WebAssembly binary format and then use the Cudos CLI tools to store it on the blockchain. Here's an example command:

cudos-cli tx wasm store my_contract.wasm --from my_wallet_address

Replace my_contract.wasm with the filename of your compiled Solidity code, and my_wallet_address with the address of your Cudos wallet.

Interacting with the Smart Contract:

Once your contract is deployed, you can interact with it using the Cudos blockchain API. Here's an example of how to set the value of myNumber to 42:

cudos-cli tx wasm execute <contract_address> '{"setNumber": {"_number": 42}}' --from my_wallet_address

Replace with the address of your deployed contract, and my_wallet_address with the address of your Cudos wallet.

Conclusion:

In this tutorial, we've explored the process of building a simple smart contract using Solidity and deploying it to the Cudos blockchain. Cudos Blockchains provides an easy-to-use platform for developing and deploying blockchain-based applications, and with the power of smart contracts, developers can create decentralized applications that are secure, transparent, and highly scalable.

Links:

Cudos Blockchains documentation: https://docs.cudos.org/
Solidity programming language: https://docs.soliditylang.org/en/v0.8.7/
Cudos CLI tools: https://docs.cudos.org/developers/cli/

Understanding smart contracts

MrBite — Mon, 08 May 2023 11:33:16 +0000

Smart contracts are by far one of the most pivotal innovations introduced in the blockchain ecosystem. It opened a new world of possibilities. But, what exactly are smart contracts?

This article would focus on explaining in the most basic sense what smart contracts are.

What are Smart Contracts?

Smart contracts are programs that run on the blockchain. Or, deployed onto a blockchain.

Every smart contract has a unique address called a contract address which is generated on deployment.

Background Story

Blockchain technology was popularized by Satoshi Nakamoto with the creation of Bitcoin, the first decentralized digital currency.

On the Bitcoin Software (also known as Bitcoin Core), a programming language called Bitcoin Scripting Language(or Bitcoin Script) is used for interaction. It is used to define how coins are moved in the network.

Note that the Bitcoin Blockchain wasn't built with the Bitcoin Script rather the Bitcoin Script is built on top of it. The first implementation of the Bitcoin blockchain was built with C++ and other implementations have been built since then.

Based on the explanation above, the Bitcoin script is a smart contract because it runs on the blockchain and it defines the rules of how bitcoins are handled. But, this has a limitation. It is turing incomplete. It's rigid and can't be used for most use cases other than Bitcoin. It was built for Bitcoin and it alone it.

Developers needed a way to build on the Blockchain without having logical limitations. This is where Ethereum comes in.

In late 2013, Vitalik Buterin in a blog post titled Ethereum: The Ultimate Smart Contract and Decentralized Application Platform described an idea for a Turing-complete blockchain – a decentralized computer that, given enough time and resources, could run any application.

Ethereum launched in 2015 allowing developers to build smart contracts with turing-complete programming called Solidity. Since then other smart contract compatible blockchains and more languages for building them have come into the space.

Although Bitcoin Script can be seen as a smart contract, the terms smart contracts weren't used that much before Ethereum. Therefore, Ethereum popularized the idea of smart contracts while building an ideal version.

How do Smart Contracts Work?

They work like most computer programs would typically work. A set of instructions are defined and using those instructions you could perform certain operations if the necessary conditions are met.

One distinct factor is the smart contract depends on the blockchain for storage. And most interactions are done within the confines of the blockchain. They can't easily interact with the other side world like calling a WEB API.

Smart contracts are compiled to bytecode and then run by the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

The EVM can be seen as a processor containing Operation codes (also called OPCODES). Every section of the bytecode has its representation in the Operation code which simply tells the EVM what to do with them.

Are Smart Contracts smart?

The term word smart in the smart contract gives off the idea of something related to artificial intelligence. But, there is nothing smart about smart contracts. Until we start calling computer programs that use "if/then" statements "smart", smart contracts are not smart.

Are Smart Contracts actual Legal Contracts?

No, they are not.

Smart contracts follow the fundamental idea of a legal contract which is adhering to predefined set rules. But, smart contracts are just like most computer programs and best define how they work.

Attributes of a Smart Contract

- Immutability

Once smart contracts are deployed to the blockchain they cannot be changed. It is impossible to do that.

This is a blessing and a curse because, before smart contracts, developers weren't used to building programs that cannot be changed but at the same time, this helps us ensure security during development and after deployment.

During development, smart contract developers build with the mindset that the smart contract is unchangeable so they consider a lot (especially security). After deployment, as developers, we are sure that our contract cannot be changed.

Publicly Available All smart contracts are public. They are publicly available if a smart contract is deployed onto a public blockchain (which is mostly the case).

Every public blockchain has an explorer where most activities performed on the blockchain are displayed. To find a smart contract, all you need to do is get the contract address and search it on explorer.

This also means that anyone can interact with a deployed smart contract. Anyone.

Transparency

Every transaction with the smart contract from the most basic to the most complex can be viewed on the explorer.

Transactions are operations that alter the state of a smart contract. Read operations are not transactions.

This helps for proper auditing.

Conclusion

Ethereum is the blockchain of context here, but the ideas discussed can be transferred to other blockchains.

Smart contracts made possible the most groundbreaking innovations in the blockchain space. One of which is Defi (Decentralized Finance). Most Defi applications like Uniswap, Compound or MakerDAO would be not in existence without smart contracts.

kmnz

MrBite — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:55:32 +0000

`pragma solidity ^0.8.0;

contract SimpleStorage {
uint256 public storedData;

function set(uint256 x) public {
    storedData = x;
}

}
`

pragma solidity ^0.8.0;

contract SimpleStorage {
    uint256 public storedData;

    function set(uint256 x) public {
        storedData = x;
    }
}

Understand Blockchain and Smart Contracts (2/2)

MrBite — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:26:51 +0000

Understand Blockchain and Smart Contracts (2/2)

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Understand Blockchain & Smart Contracts (2 Part Series)
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Understand Blockchain and Smart Contracts (1/2)
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Understand Blockchain and Smart Contracts (2/2)
This article was originally posted in my blog.

This is the second post of a 2-part series in which we talk about the concepts of blockchain and smart contracts, clarifying what they are, how they work, what they are for, and how they can shape the future.

The first part of the series talks about blockchain; it is important to be familiarized with the concept of blockchain in order to fully understand how smart contracts work, so it would be fantastic if you could go back and take a look at the first post of the series 😉 Don't worry, I'll wait.

Oh? You're back? Did you read the blockchain article? Are you sure? Hm... 🧐

Okay, I trust you. Let's get started then 😄

What is a Smart Contract?
Smart Contracts are actually not that recent: in 1994, cryptographer Nick Szabo came up with the idea of being able to record contracts in the form of computer code. The main advantage of his idea and this approach was that the contract would be activated automatically when certain conditions are met. It seemed promising, however, it was a new concept that was difficult to execute and put in practice, due to the technology that existed back then.

The idea of smart contracts was finally able to be properly put into practice with the introduction of blockchain in 2009, and the creation of the first blockchain-based smart contracts came in 2015, after Vitalik Buterin created Ethereum. Besides currently being the second-largest cryptocurrency on the planet, it is also a platform that allows other blockchain applications to be built on top of it, providing you the ability to create your own smart contracts using Ether, their currency.

Ethereum Image

So, to put it concisely:

A smart contract is a computer program or a transaction protocol, which represents an agreement between two people or entities. They run entirely on the blockchain, and all transactions are processed there, without the need of a third party. The transactions only occur after the conditions in the agreement are met, and when that happens, they are performed automatically.

It can be seen as a kind of if-then statement: if and only if a certain condition is met, then the transaction or payment is executed. When that "if" condition is validated, the "then" statement is automatically executed, and there is no chance for changing or tampering with these contracts. That "if" statement can be, for example, an expiration date.

Smart Contract Image

How exactly do smart contracts work?
Hopefully that gave you a better idea of what smart contracts are actually about, but let's try to understand exactly how they work. And for that, nothing better than a simple example 🙂

Let's say that Alice, who's been saving up for months, wants to buy Bob's car. Once they agree on a reasonable price, this agreement between both entities can be formed and saved in the Ethereum blockchain, for example, using a smart contract.

Bob has agreed with Alice that she needs to pay him 30 Ether in order for her to have the car.

The smart contract can then be described, in a very simple fashion, as:

"IF Alice pays Bob 30 Ether, THEN Alice will receive full ownership of the car."

Car Selling

Alice and Bob then create the smart contract using the Ethereum platform.

Once this smart contract has been registered and put into place, it cannot be changed: there is no way that Alice can modify the contract and lower the price, and the same also applies to Bob, who cannot raise the price or change the benefits given to Alice after the payment.

Because of that, Alice can feel safe paying the 30 Ether to Bob, because she knows that she will for sure receive ownership of the car. Bob should be pretty relaxed too: he knows that Alice will only get the benefits if she pays the agreed fee of 30 Ether.

Now, let's think about what would need to happen if Alice and Bob did not decide to use a smart contract, and rather opted for the old-fashioned way.

Without the use of a smart contract, they would need to pay lots of fees to third-party companies, including the bank, a lawyer and a vehicle broker. The whole process would also take fairly longer to conclude, as opposed to using smart contracts: in that case, after Alice completes the payment, the transition of ownership would be automatic and immediate.

What is happening behind the scenes?
It all revolves around blockchain technology. The main advantages and characteristics of the blockchain are the keys to putting the idea of smart contracts in practice.

As mentioned in my previous post, blockchain platforms are decentralized, so they can be used to decentralize smart contracts and make them trustless, removing control from any central party (like banks, government, etc).

Smart contracts on the blockchain also take advantage of immutability and security, making them near impossible to hack for the same reasons explained in my blockchain post (it's still a good time to check it out! 👀). It is also a transparent and traceable process, meaning that all the information about the contract is easily accessible by the participants.

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of smart contracts?
To summarize...

Autonomy – You are the one who makes and controls the agreement, and as it was said, it executes automatically and immediately on the blockchain, eliminating the need for third parties as intermediaries.
Reduced cost – Speaking of third parties, since they are not necessary when using smart contracts, you save all the money that would otherwise be used on lawyers, brokers, etc.
Safety/Trust – All the safety and security mechanisms of the blockchain play in the favor of smart contacts, to make an unmodifiable and immutable solution.
Speed – Smart contracts on the blockchain are automated, shaving a lot of time when compared to a more traditional process with lots of paperwork involved.
Transparency – The conditions on the contract are visible and easily accessible by the participants.
Reliability – Since the smart contract is saved on various nodes on the blockchain, your documents are never lost.
Accuracy – Smart contracts are not only faster and cheaper, but they are also a good way to avoid any human mistakes that could've happened during the process.
However, they are not a perfect solution. Here are some challenges that come with the use of smart contracts:

Difficult to change - The unmodifiable aspect of the blockchain and of smart contracts can be both a blessing and a curse. While it does provide security and safety, if for example there is an error on the code of the contract, the process of fixing that error can be time-consuming and expensive.
Translation into code - Contracts can include terms that are not always fully understood. Smart contracts are not always able to handle terms and conditions that are vague.
Third parties - This one may seem contradictory, since one of the main benefits of smart contracts is the elimination of third parties. However, the issue is more complicated than it seems. It may get rid of the need for brokers or other intermediaries to confirm the agreement, but sometimes, for example, layers may still be needed by developers to understand the terms in order to create the code for smart contracts. Third parties may assume different roles from the ones they take in traditional contracts.
Other problems may also arise, like legal issues related to how governments should regulate these contracts, how would they tax them, etc.

How are smart contracts being currently used?
The scenario of buying/selling goods, like the example that was given earlier, when Alice bought Bob's car, can be a common use for smart contracts but it is far from being their only application. Smart contracts can be used for any type of transaction; it does not have to be financial.

Let's see how some industries can benefit from the use of smart contracts, and some cases where it's already being used:

Insurance Companies - Some companies have already started using smart contracts as a way to implement insurance policies. For example, let's say take the example of guarantee insurance, that covers the loss that can arise from dishonesty, disappearance, etc. Essentially, it compensates customers if they do not receive a desired service or product. In this case, let's say that the insurance company creates a smart contract and sends $250 to it, and the customer sends $50, making a total of $300. If the customer does end up receiving the service or product, the smart contract sends the insurance company the $300, otherwise it would be sent to the customer in order to compensate for their loss. This approach saves time and money, and both parties can be 100% sure that if their condition is met, they will get the money automatically.

Supply Chain - Supply chain is an area that suffers a lot from paper-based systems that slow down the process and introduce the risk of loss and fraud. Smart contracts can be used as a way to mitigate these issues. By providing a secure, digital version to all parties involved, and by automating tasks and payments, then we can do things like triggering the creation/order of a product in the supply chain after a delivery of some finished product at the end of the chain.

Business Management - One way that businesses can use smart contracts is to automate the payment of their employees. Examples can be as simple as "WHEN we reach the end of October, THEN send John 2 Ether". John will always be paid on time, no more no less, and the business does not need to worry about anything.

Healthcare - Health systems can use smart contracts to safely store and transfer patient records, allowing no access to third parties. The patients are therefore given full control of their data: if, for example, researchers want to use their data, not only do they have to pay for it, but even then the final decision would be up to the patient, according to if they want to sell it or not.

Governments - Smart contracts constitute a way to make voting systems less susceptible to manipulation. Moreover, it could increase the actual number of voters, because it contributes to eliminate or at least improve the slow process that is required in some countries for someone to vote.

"Can I make a smart contract??"
If you liked the concept of smart contracts and want to get your hands dirty right away, fear not! Because getting started and creating your first smart contracts can be very simple.

Regarding the platform, unless you have any good reason not to, you should use the Ethereum blockchain. It is the most popular and the go-to option for building smart contracts and any application that relies on them. Smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain can be written using their special programming language for smart contracts, named Solidity. Solidity is an object-oriented, high-level language, that is influenced by the likes of C++, Python and JavaScript, so if you already know some of these languages and are familiar with OOP concepts, learning Solidity shouldn't be too hard!

A great tool to get started with making smart contracts on Ethereum is REMIX IDE. REMIX IDE is a browser-based IDE that allows you to write Ethereum smart contracts without having to install anything on your computer.

After introducing the concept of smart contracts, Ethereum and Solidity, and the REMIX IDE, I now leave you a very simple tutorial on how to build your first smart contract using these tools and technologies, that I found useful for myself.

Conclusion
So that's it! That concludes the 2-part series that I have regarding blockchain and smart contracts, which I started working with recently and found very fascinating. They both have a lot of potential but there are some issues and challenges that need to be tackled before their mass adoption starts.

Hopefully you learned something with this, having given you the curiosity to take a deeper dive and explore more about these topics. Until next time!

References
Smart Contract: Wikipedia

What Is a Smart Contract and How Does it Work?

Smart Contracts Definition: Investopedia

Smart Contracts: The Blockchain Technology That Will Replace Lawyers

Smart Contracts - Overview, Uses, Benefits, Limitations

What are Smart Contracts (Youtube Video)

Cudos now on Huobi.

MrBite — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:14:53 +0000

The CUDOS Huobi listing highlighted one crucial factor underpinning the network’s recent successes: growth. In the past year, the Cudos ecosystem has experienced unprecedented expansion, helped by increased community engagement, strategic partnerships, a crystal-clear vision and sheer hard work. In several respects, the growth of Cudos can be attributed to the network’s underlying design, a visionary model that incentivises strategic expansion.

Huobi

Before understanding why Huobi listing is big for CUDOS it’s important to talk about Huobi first that will make it easier to understand the importance of listing, Huobi is launched in 2013 and ever since that Huobi is keep growing & it’s hard to believe that it’s not hacked or compromised once since its inception where we have seen that case with Binance as well, these feet's for Huobi is really big.

Huobi is one of the top-3 three exchanges in term of most customers using it, it has more than 100,000 visitors everyday,450+ projects are listed on Huobi with more than 1k markets to trade in, it’s a paradise for traders as they have most secured exchange with so many projects to trade in with so much liquidity to easily buy & sell your crypto’s. Huobi has 20k BTC dedicated to security reserve for the users in case of any unfortunate events.

These stats made Huobi an world class exchange and listing of any project on Huobi is an privilege to the project as the exchange open doors of opportunity for the project.

Why is Huobi listing so important ??
Cudos listing on Huobi is one of the biggest listing of Cudos so far, Huobi listing open the big market Exposure for CUDOS as now users of Huobi Global are able to buy-sell-hold on Huobi, this gives Cudos an tremendous boost in volume and liquidity as large number of people are going to be involved in it. It’s now easier for newbie’s to buy CUDOS also, as anyone who starts the crypto trading journal it’s more likely that they will have an Huobi account which makes it far easier for them to buy CUDOS from directly Huobi. Talking about the community Huobi has a big community, Now CUDOS has an opportunity to get them involved in the project which is really a great news for CUDOS.

Hope now you would have understood why Huobi listing is really a big achievement for CUDOS.

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How it will impact Cudos Image & its Price ??**
After Huobi listing one of biggest benefit which Cudos will see in long-term that people will believe more about the core concept of CUDOS rather than ever before, the image of Cudos will become like an established crypto & blockchain project in the industry, it will become easier for investor to invest in the project.

Huobi listing will work as catalyst for Cudos token price, as now more traders & investors will attract towards the token which will impact the price of Cudos positively , Huobi listing announcement itself is big event for Cudos which has impacted the price and will impact the price to move forward positively in future as well.

About Cudos

Cudos is taking the lead in decentralized cloud computing. While there are still challenges ahead for this new industry, we believe in its potential to revolutionize how we think about data storage and processing power.

Cudos is a Layer 1 blockchain and Layer 2 community-governed compute network designed to ensure decentralised, permissionless access to high-performance computing at scale. Our native utility token CUDOS is the lifeblood of our network and offers an attractive annual yield and liquidity for stakers and holders.

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Earn CUDOS With the Special AR Mobile App from HEALM.

MrBite — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:22:25 +0000

EARN CUDOS TOKENS TODAY!

Do you love gaming? Or ever wanted to try on a set of Virtual Reality gear? What if there was an easy way to do that, and get rewarded for it? Mind-blowing right? That is what CUDOS is all about, innovating new ways to help the newbies get to grasp with the crypto and WEB3 universe.

The leading health and wellness blockchain ecosystem, HEALM has announced a new and exciting development. Together with CUDOS, a global leader in blockchain-powered decentralized cloud computing, they have launched the new AR (augmented reality) mobile app.

HEALM’s CEO, John Gonsalves says that this app is an essential partnership of both companies and it’s one of the first products to come out of their collaboration.

Users can download the app and earn tokens by walking around their neighbourhoods. These tokens can then be used to purchase products from vendors on the HEALM network such as healthy food, clothes, or even healthcare services! This is an exciting development for both companies as it will increase awareness of their brand as well as attract new users to both networks.

This fantastic mobile app will be available for download from the App Store and Play Store.

If you’re looking to earn CUDOS, this is your chance. The HEALM/CUDOS mobile app is available to download from the App Store and Play Store. The app itself is free, so it’s a great way to start earning some rewards!

The HEALM AR mobile app has some fantastic features that make it easy for users to learn about their health and wellness. The AR technology allows users to visualize how their body works by overlaying animated characters onto real-life images of their bodies. This makes it easier for them not only to understand what’s going on inside of them but also how they can improve their overall health through diet and exercise plans (or any other healthy habits).

Users can simply download this free app and use it to earn CUDOS tokens by merely walking around their neighborhoods. This will not only kill two birds with one stone — people can still get their steps in for exercise while earning tokens for their efforts.

Here’s how it works:

Download the app from the App Store or Play Store.
Earn CUDOS tokens by simply walking around your neighborhood. It will not only kill two birds with one stone — you can still get your steps in for exercise while earning tokens for your efforts!
The app is free and available on Android and iOS platforms now!

John Gonsalves, the CEO of HEALM, says that this app is an essential partnership of both companies and it’s one of the first products to come out of their collaboration. “We are happy to be working with CUDOS on this unique project and we hope that you will enjoy using it as much as we have enjoyed creating it! We look forward to seeing what great things they come up with next!

CUDOS is a global leader in blockchain-powered decentralized cloud computing. The company provides software solutions that allow users (developers) to create decentralized applications without having prior knowledge or experience with blockchain technology.

HEALM has partnered up with CUDOS to launch an AR mobile app that enables users to earn CUDOS tokens while they complete their exercise or fitness goals.

HEALM is a leading health and wellness blockchain ecosystem that leverages AI, big data, and blockchain technology to promote people’s healthy living by providing real-time analysis of their health data, allowing them to make more informed decisions. The company aims to become the world’s largest decentralized health ecosystem that supports multiple industries such as sports and wellness, pharmaceutical & medical devices, clinical research & drug discovery etc.

CUDOS is a global leader in blockchain-powered decentralized cloud computing. The company provides turnkey solutions for enterprises looking to transition into the new era of cloud computing with security protocols built on top of existing infrastructure or new infrastructure deployments using the CudosCloud™ platform (CDP).

Gonsalves says that this app is an essential partnership between both companies and it’s one of the first products to come out of their collaboration.

Why not be a part of this new development and delve deep into the WEB3 ecosystem? It will allow you to learn more about the theCUDOS network as well as keep fit.

I can’t wait for this development.

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CUDOS Developers’ value to the Decentralisation of Cloud networks Goals

MrBite — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:13:10 +0000

Cudos is a decentralized cloud network that enables users to leverage their unused computing power, storage and bandwidth resources to earn Cudos tokens. Cudos aims to expand its developer community by providing opportunities for developers to contribute towards the development of its eco-system. We are looking for experienced developers who would like to join our Rangers program and help us build the next-generation decentralized applications.

Virtual machine

Virtual machines are the backbone of cloud computing. These software constructs allow us to launch servers, databases and even entire operating systems on demand. They give us the possibility to migrate quickly from one location to another or even use different hardware configurations.

IBM introduced virtual machines in the late 1960s as an operating system feature for their mainframes to run multiple applications on one machine without having each application know about the other ones running on it (like a modern day container). In this early form, these virtual machines were not very flexible but they did help solve some problems that could not be solved with previous technologies like dual booting or using an emulator for example.

In 1978 Roland Haitz invented a technique called “para-virtualization” which allowed him to add some additional instructions in his guest OS so that it could do things that were usually done by hypervisor code (aka ‘guest’ OS). This enabled him to run multiple OS instances with different instruction sets (e.g., x86 vs PowerPC) inside one physical host machine — i.e., no need for emulators anymore! The downside is that this new design required significant changes throughout entire guest OS stack including drivers etc which means the ots of work upfront before being able to reap benefits later down road; not something everyone can afford spendingto spendlottime on right now. Our developers are working toto spendDOS users’ have an amazing experience in gaming, eshopping, etc using virtual machines.

Our Developers create shopping-system-friendly Blockchain network

If you are a developer and have been following Cudos and the blockchain space, you know how important it is to have an ecosystem built around your project. This means you need developers building your platform’s tools, apps, and dApps. The more builders build on your network, the apps off it will be in the long run.

The same goes for all projects in this space: if you want a strong community using your token or dApp then there need to be incentives for them to do so (aka rewards). In order for that reward system to work effectively, though to be enough people using said Dapps o, therein them (aka usage).

Decentralized pipelines
If you’re familiar with the concept of a pipeline, you know that it’s a set of tools and services that are used to build, test, and deploy applications. A DevOps toolchain is the backbone of any pipeline.

It’s a series of stages that move code from development to production. Most organizations have an established process for creating their pipelines — but when we talk about Cudo’s developer-driven cloud networks, we’re talking about decentralized pipelines.

Blockchain oracle
The blockchain is a decentralized ledger. That means that it’s distributed across many computers, and there’s no single authority or company that controls its contents. In order to verify the truthfulness of data recorded on this ledger, one needs an independent source of information — what we call an oracle. An oracle acts as a trusted source of information that can be used to verify the truthfulness of data recorded on the blockchain.

Decentralized storage
Decentralized storage is a key component of any decentralized cloud network. It’s important to understand how Cudos developers can help create a decentralized storage solution that meets the needs of your business.

Cudos developers have the technical skills needed to create decentralized file systems, databases and other forms of decentralized storage solutions for your project or organization. These solutions are designed with security and scalability in mind so you can rest assured that your data will be safe from attacks from hackers or other malicious actors who want access to it without your permission

Learn how to contribute to the Cudos network and become a Cudos Ranger.
You can become a Cudos Ranger and contribute to the network by developing applications for it.

A Cudos Ranger is an individual who contributes to the Cudos network. They do this by creating software that uses, interacts with, or otherwise supports the Cudos protocol and network. These individuals are rewarded for their contributions by being provided with some amount of tokens from a pool owned by the token holders. This is called contributing towards becoming a “Cudos Ranger” as it implies that they will help guide others through uncharted territory while exploring all that is possible within this new frontier!

Recent Updates

When it comes to the CUDOS site, they made some improvements too. The UX for the re-delegation process was improved.
A problem with accessing a direct link to an improvement proposal was resolved. On the Validators page, there was a caching problem that was fixed. When assigning a task to a validator, we fixed the “Max” button. They completed the “My Delegations” tab’s implementation on the Staking page.

Conclusion
If you are interested in joining us as a Cudos Ranger then please contact us at any time. We would love to have you, please contact us anytime

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CUDOS: The Web3 decentralized cloud’s journey to a net zero climate.

MrBite — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:50:51 +0000

We’ve come a long way since the early days of Web3. Now we have decentralized apps, browsers and web pages. But one of the most fundamental building blocks of Web3 remains: decentralized computing. Without decentralized computing, our computers would have to rely on centralized servers run by giant corporations like Amazon or Google who use massive amounts of energy to power their cloud computing infrastructure — which is how they will keep getting richer and richer at our expense.

CUDOS is a decentralized cloud computing project in Web3 to reduce largecloud giant CO2 emissions by 50–80%. The Ethereum blockchain powered CUDOS, and it allows developers to monetize their skills while helping to increase accessibility and reduce malicious activity on the network.

Why do we need a CUDOS?
Web3 has the potential to transform how we combat climate change with the creation of tokenized carbon credits and a growing number of organisations committed to integrating blockchain technology and sustainability.

Blockchain’s transparency in climate action is priceless. People are no longer expected to blindly trust governments or institutions that have disappointed them in the past — the proof is in the code.

In the end, Web3’s architects decide how it will progress. Unless we actively take steps in a different direction, which is essential for the future of humanity, the catastrophic development pattern that we have witnessed for ages won’t end.

As more people shift to cloud computing, the demand for data centres has resulted in exponential growth in power consumption. This is driven by the need for 24x7x365 availability of services, which means that every data centre will run at full capacity all day and night.

Consequently, there are concerns about carbon emissions from data centres as they consume large amounts of power and generate high volumes of waste heat (more than 1/3rd of global electricity consumption). A recent study shows that on average across its lifetime, a server consumes roughly 50 kW-hr per year (or 33 MWh over its lifespan), equivalent to driving 3 cars around the equator!

The cloud computing problem

A cloud is a powerful tool. It’s made productivity more streamlined and efficient for all of us, but it also has some serious problems.

The cloud giants are the largest energy consumers in the world: In 2018, Amazon and Google ranked #2 and #3 on Greenpeace’s list of top 100 global CO2 emitters (Alibaba was #100). Their operations are so large that they have an outsize impact on our climate, which we’re already experiencing as rising sea levels due to melting polar ice caps, increasing temperatures in tropical regions, stronger storms like hurricanes Harvey and Florence — and yes — also droughts like California’s ongoing “Worst Drought On Record.”

They’re centralized: This means that even though your data may be stored on a server somewhere far away from you or at least halfway around the world from where you live physically (and therefore harder to access), there’s still one company that controls access to it all — a single point of failure or attack point with potentially devastating consequences if hackers were able to penetrate their defences enough times.

The carbon credit strategy
We’ve all heard of carbon credits, but what are they and why do they matter? Carbon credits are a way for individuals or companies to incentivize carbon reduction by offsetting their emissions. A company or individual can purchase carbon credits to offset the CO2 emitted from their activities, which lowers their overall carbon footprinton climate change. The CUDOS project is working on a strategy for issuing carbon credits based off of the power usage in our decentralised cloud network. This will help us reduce our footprint with every transaction we process!

To use blockchain technology to revolutionise carbon credits, we have teamed with ClimateTrade and KyotoProtocol.io. In the past, carbon credit businesses have behaved in enigmatic ways that made both environmentalists and business owners doubt their efficacy. We can provide complete openness and accountability because of the characteristics of blockchain, a public ledger where entries cannot be removed, and our carefully chosen partners.

Reducing the CUDOS carbon emission footprint to Net Zero
To reduce the CUDOS carbon emission footprint to Net Zero, we have a few options.

Reduce the number of servers that run our systems. With a cloud-based system, you don’t need as many servers as you would have had before because you can scale up and down your computing power as needed. This makes it easier to use renewable energy to power those servers because there’s less of a need for them in general. We’re already starting this process by shutting down some of our data centres, which are more expensive than having more efficient ones (and they also use more electricity).

Use renewable energy sources like wind or solar power instead of fossil fuels like coal or natural gas since fossil fuels make greenhouse gases when burned (which cause climate change). The fact is that there aren’t enough people who want wind turbines on their land so most wind farms are built offshore — far away from where anyone lives! But if we could find enough land nearby then maybe we wouldn’t need offshore wind farms after all… maybe someday soon.
When you’re using less energy then it’s easier for everyone else who does not use renewable sources too (meaning fossil fuel-powered cars) because there won’t be as many greenhouse gases being released into earth’s atmosphere from anyone else either.”

One of the most fundamental building blocks of Web3 is decentralized computing. For that, we have to use a lot of energy. CUDOS is working on making that happen without reducing carbonemissions to the environment.

One thing you might not know about CUDOS is that it’s also a revenue-generating project; it will be able to monetize skills and reduce carbon emissions by 50–80%. The goal of the whole system is to make sure no one in your organization has any idea how much power they are using or what their impact on climate change is.

Conclusion
CUDOS is an example of how new technology can be used to address the problem of climate change. With the advent of Web3, we can decentralize many aspects of our lives and make them more efficient, while also reducing CO2 emissions by 50% or more. This blog post has covered some basic concepts behind CUDOS and how it might help achieve a net zero carbon footprint with decentralized cloud computing technology. We hope this inspires you to learn more about CUDOS and other projects that are working towards similar goals!

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How To Buy CUDOS Tokens In Less than 5 Minutes

MrBite — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:29:50 +0000

CUDOS TOKEN
Have you heard about the CUDOS token? It’s a decentralized cloud computing network that allows anyone to share their excess processing power with those who need it. There are several crypto exchanges where you can purchase CUDOS tokens, including Huobi Global and Kucoin. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to buy CUDOS tokens in less than five minutes using one of these exchanges!

The CUDOS Token is the native ERC20 token that powers the Cudo blockchain and its applications. The total supply is 100 Million tokens with no inflationary emission scheme. This means that there will be no new tokens minted or released into circulation beyond this amount (also known as “Hard Cap”). There are currently 65 million in circulation at time of writing this article with a market cap of ~$3 million USD based on current exchange rates.

CUDOS is a security token that gives you a voice in the future of esports. It’s based on the Ethereum blockchain, which means it can be traded with other cryptocurrencies through exchanges and accessed through wallets like Metamask or Keplr.

Welcome to the future of computing
CUDOS is a new token that will be used to pay for computing power on decentralized applications (dApps), cloud computing services, and blockchain compute resources. CUDOS tokens are needed because decentralized compute resources are expensive and not widely available at this point in time. This is similar to how Bitcoin became popular and then went mainstream after being adopted by many people around the world who wanted in on it. The same thing can happen with CUDOS as well — all it takes is one person buying enough tokens to start making them much easier for everyone else to access!

Buy CUDOS now!
Now that the CUDOS token is tradeable on Ascendex, it has also been listed on other exchanges. In response to overwhelming demand from the community, we have decided to release another batch of tokens for distribution.

A major milestone
We’re getting closer and closer to making CUDOS available to everyone. A major milestone in our journey was reached today — CUDOS are now tradeable on Ascendex!

Ascendex is a new decentralized exchange that allows users to buy, sell, and trade their favorite cryptocurrencies with ease. They’ve been working hard to make sure their platform is secure and reliable, so you can feel safe when buying or selling your tokens there.

We’re very excited about this new opportunity for everyone who wants to get their hands on some CUDOS (or just use them as an investment). You can purchase your first batch by heading over to https://ascendex.io/.

The community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with CUDOS trading volume surpassing $1M within just two hours of the listing going live. The token is now tradeable on Ascendex, where it is available to buy or sell against Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

AscendEX (formally Bitmax)
AscendEX is a crypto exchange based in Hong Kong. It is a crypto only exchange and does not provide fiat pairings. AscendEX was originally named Bitmax, but after being acquired by Delta Financial, it changed its name to AscendEX. The platform provides both OTC and spot trading services which can be accessed through an API or a web application.

It should also be noted that this exchange is regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), an agency responsible for protecting investors from risks associated with fraud and market manipulation as well as ensuring proper conduct on the part of exchanges operating within Hong Kong territory or targeting investors within its jurisdiction

Kucoin
If you are new to cryptocurrency trading, this is a great place to start. Kucoin is based in Hong Kong and has over 1 million users. It also has a very simple user interface and low trading fee of 0.1% (compared to Binance’s 0.05%). Buying CUDOS is very easy here, and can be done with just a click of a button. After buying, you can easily leave them there, or move them to your metamask or keplr wallets.

Crypto.com
The Crypto.com platform is a crypto exchange and wallet. You can trade for CUDOS on the platform, as well as other cryptocurrencies like BTC, BCH, ETH, XRP and XLM.

If you don’t have any crypto yet and want to buy CUDOS then it may be easier to buy bitcoin or ethereum first from Coinbase (US) or Coinmama (Global). You can then transfer them over to Crypto exchange platforms such as Binance or Kucoin where you can trade them for CUDOS. To make this process easier we recommend using Cryptonator, which will allow you to use PayPal as well as credit cards if needed.

Conclusion
As you can see, buying CUDOS tokens is simple. There are a number of exchanges that list CUDOS token, and you should be able to buy it from any one of them. If you want more information on buying tokens using fiat currency or other cryptocurrencies, please refer to our previous article on how to buy CUDOS tokens from different exchange platforms.

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