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Sui Network adds Google, Twitch, and Facebook logins for dapps

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The Sui Network aims to simplify web3 access, enabling user registrations on its apps without managing an external crypto wallet or seed phrase. In a press release dated Sept. 13, the Sui Foundation revealed that users can now access decentralized applications ( dapps ) using their Google, Facebook, and Twitch login credentials, facilitated by the newly introduced zkLogin (Zero Knowledge login ) feature. This latest move is expected to allow users to navigate the web3 space with the same familiarity as other online platforms, bypassing the complexities of managing web3 wallets. “By enabling users to access dapps with the social logins they have grown comfortable using, zkLogin removes a major hurdle for bringing the benefits of blockchain-based applications to billions of mainstream users.” Greg Siourounis, managing director of the Sui Foundation. The blockchain sector has historically faced challenges in user onboarding, with many individuals finding the process c...

Google's Parent Company To Lay Off 12,000 Employees

Along with firms from the cryptocurrency space, even companies from the traditional technology industry have been laying off employees. A day back, Microsoft revealed that it was firing 10,000 employees. Prior to that, other prominent names including BlackRock, Amazon, and Meta also announced similar moves. Now, a new tech giant has joined the list. Google’s parent company,  Alphabet Inc., revealed on Friday that it will slash down around 12,000 jobs. Notably, the lay-off accounts for 6% of its global workforce. JUST IN: Google $GOOGL to fire 12,000 employees. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) January 20, 2023 Also Read: Amazon Layoffs To Affect 17,000 Employees Google to reengineer its cost base In an email sent to employees, Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai said that the cuts will affect jobs globally and across the entire company. Pichai noted, that he took “full responsibility” for the decisions that led the company to this point...