Mahendrarajah Mithusharan
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Ethereum
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dapps). It was first proposed in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin, a programmer and researcher who was involved in the Bitcoin community at the time. The Ethereum network went live in July 2015.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in The Chain
Ripple
Ripple is a digital currency and a payment protocol that operates on an open-source, decentralized platform. It was created in 2012 by a company of the same name, Ripple Labs, with the goal of enabling fast, low-cost international money transfers. Unlike Bitcoin, which uses a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to validate transactions and create new units of the currency, Ripple uses a unique consensus algorithm that allows for faster and more efficient confirmations.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in The Chain
Cartel
A cartel is a group of companies or organizations that collude to limit competition and control prices in a particular market. Cartels are often illegal and can lead to higher prices for consumers, reduced innovation, and decreased economic growth. Examples of cartels include the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which controls the supply of oil, and the De Beers diamond cartel, which controlled the supply of diamonds for much of the 20th century. Cartels can be difficult to detect and prosecute because their members often engage in secretive and illegal behaviorCartels can take many forms, such as price fixing, output restriction, market allocation, and bid rigging. These practices are illegal in many countries, including the United States and the European Union, and can lead to significant fines and even prison time for individuals involved.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Criminal
Forever Home: A Story of Pet Lovers and Friendship"
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the rolling hills, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had always dreamed of having a pet of her own, but her parents had always told her that they were too busy to take care of one. But Emily never gave up hope, and she spent all of her free time reading books about different types of animals and learning everything she could about taking care of them.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Fiction
PUBG mobile
PUBG Mobile is a popular online multiplayer battle royale game developed by PUBG Corporation, a subsidiary of South Korean video game company Bluehole. The game is available on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and is based on the PC version of PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds).
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Education
M16
The M16 rifle, officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16, is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States Armed Forces. The original M16 was a select-fire, 5.56×45mm rifle with a 20-round magazine. In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Criminal
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the sun and the only known planet to host life. It is a unique and complex planet that has been studied by scientists for centuries. The study of Earth, also known as Earth Science, encompasses a wide range of disciplines including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Understanding Earth's place in the universe and its physical and biological processes is essential for addressing global challenges such as climate change and natural resource management.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Earth
Climate change
Climate change refers to the long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns on Earth caused by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. The primary driver of climate change is the increase of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, leading to a warming of the planet.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Earth
Ak47
The AK-47, also known as the Kalashnikov, is a type of assault rifle that was first developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1940s. The rifle was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov and it quickly became one of the most widely used and recognizable firearms in the world. The AK-47 is known for its durability, reliability, and ease of use.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Criminal
Russian mafia
The Russian mafia, also known as the Russian Mob or Bratva, is a collective of various organized crime elements originating in Russia and the former Soviet Union. The Russian mafia has a long history dating back to the late 19th century, and it has been involved in a wide range of criminal activities such as extortion, racketeering, drug trafficking, money laundering, and contract killings.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Criminal
Google
Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California. The company began as a search engine and quickly grew to become one of the world's largest technology companies. Google's main source of revenue is advertising through its search engine and other products such as YouTube and Gmail.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in 01
Fecebook
Facebook was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg while he was a student at Harvard University. The social media platform was initially only available to Harvard students, but it quickly expanded to other universities and eventually to the general public. Facebook was initially called "thefacebook.com" and was located at thefacebook.com. In 2005, the company dropped "the" from its name and became simply "Facebook." The following year, Facebook opened to everyone over the age of 13 with a valid email address. By 2006, Facebook had over 6 million active users.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in 01
