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world2 days ago•6 min saved

Kusama’s Passing, Langtang Flood Toll, and a Seattle Teacher Strike on the Horizon

In a morning digest, Charles Mudede notes the death of Infinity Mirrors artist Yayoi Kusama at 97, reports on devastating floods in Nepal’s Langtang Valley with hundreds dead and thousands missing—tied to glacier collapse amid warming—and marks the death of Ratko Mladić. He connects the disaster to climate change and discusses AI’s mixed impact on jobs, while local news highlights Seattle teachers authorizing a strike that could begin on September 2 if pay and staffing issues aren’t resolved, all set against transit quirks and the approach of fall.

via thestranger.com|

#kusama #langtang-valley #nepal-floods

culture2 days ago•6 min saved

Yayoi Kusama, Master of Infinity, Dies at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist whose infinity-net polka dots and immersive mirrored rooms made her a global art icon, has died in Tokyo at age 97. In a statement on her website, her studio said she spent decades in a psychiatric hospital but continued to create—across painting, sculpture, performance and writing—until her final days, leaving a lasting legacy that reshaped contemporary art and captivated audiences worldwide.

via The Guardian|

#art #culture #infinity-rooms

cryptocurrency1 year ago•2 min saved

Kusama Skyrockets Over 110% Amid Crypto Surge

Kusama's (KSM) cryptocurrency surged by 119% in a single day, marking its largest gain in 2024, as liquidity shifted from Bitcoin to altcoins, particularly benefiting the Polkadot ecosystem. KSM's rally was fueled by its association with Polkadot and its perceived undervaluation, attracting investors. The token's trading volume reached $1.36 billion, the highest in three years, though it remains uncertain if this momentum will continue.

via AMBCrypto News|

#cryptocurrency #ksm #kusama

cryptocurrency1 year ago•2 min saved

Kusama Skyrockets Over 110% Amid Crypto Surge

Kusama, Polkadot's experimental 'canary network,' has surged over 110%, reflecting increased activity and innovation in the blockchain ecosystem. This rise is seen as a precursor to broader trends, possibly linked to upcoming Polkadot developments and renewed interest in web3 solutions. Kusama's role as a testing ground for new ideas is attracting developers, exemplified by SubQuery Network's launch of decentralized RPCs, enhancing data retrieval and security for Polkadot and Kusama networks.

via crypto.news|

#blockchain #cryptocurrency #kusama

cryptocurrency3 years ago•1 min saved

Shiba Inu Chooses Adoption Over Burns in Heartwarming Decision

Shytoshi Kusama, the lead behind the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project, prioritizes network adoption over token burning. While a "burn portal" is being developed to facilitate token burns, Kusama believes that the real growth potential lies in building projects on the Shibarium chain to increase adoption. The Shibarium platform has recently achieved significant milestones, surpassing one million transactions and accumulating over 1.1 million wallet addresses.

via U.Today|

#adoption #cryptocurrency #kusama