# Controversy Articoli collegati

Hardcore Breakdown of Polymarket's Fee Formula: How Did the Extreme Rate of 90+% Pop Up?

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, recently faced backlash due to unexpectedly high transaction fees, with some users reporting fees as extreme as 94.8%. The issue stemmed from a temporary change in the fee calculation formula. The platform initially used an "old formula": fee = C × p × feeRate × (p × (1 - p))^exponent. However, a brief update to an "abnormal formula" removed a critical "× p" term, becoming: fee = C × feeRate × (p × (1 - p))^exponent. Since share prices (p) are always less than $1, this omission drastically increased fees, especially for very low-priced shares (near $0.001), as the fee was no longer scaled by the price. An exponent value of 0.5 in certain markets ("Weather" and "Economy") further exacerbated the curve, leading to the extreme rates. Polymarket quickly responded by implementing a "new formula": fee = C × feeRate × p × (1 - p), effectively setting the exponent to 1. This change significantly reduced fees, particularly for extreme price points, bringing maximum fees down to around 5%. The article advises users to avoid high fees by using limit orders (which are free and even offer a 20-25% maker rebate) or the platform's "Split" function to indirectly establish positions instead of market orders.

Odaily星球日报04/01 03:57

Anthropic's Paying User Base Doubles This Year: Claude Pro Subscriptions Surge Amid Security Controversies and New Feature Launches

Consumer subscriptions for Anthropic's Claude Pro have doubled in 2026, driven by a combination of geopolitical controversy, product launches, and marketing. Analysis of credit card data shows a surge in paid users, which the company confirmed. Key growth factors include the CEO's public refusal to permit military use of its AI for lethal operations, a stance that resonated with consumers despite legal risks. A Super Bowl ad campaign criticizing competitors also boosted brand visibility and user reactivation. Product enhancements, including the January launch of Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools, along with the recent "Computer Use" and Dispatch mobile features, were significant drivers. Most new subscriptions are for the $20/month Pro plan. While still smaller than OpenAI, Anthropic is building strong brand loyalty in the premium consumer market with its security stance and rapid tool releases.

marsbit03/30 01:16

What’s Going On Between The XRP And Solana Community On X?

A weekend controversy sparked a playful exchange between the XRP and Solana communities on X. It began when Solana Foundation President Lily Liu commented that blockchain gaming was not making a comeback, which drew humorous reactions from users. The official Solana account jokingly suggested a user switch to XRP, a remark amplified by crypto exchange Bitrue. Ripple’s former CTO, David Schwartz, added to the banter with a meme response. Beyond the social media drama, the two ecosystems are technically interconnected. In 2024, XRP was integrated into Solana via a wrapped token (wXRP), enabling its use within Solana’s DeFi ecosystem. Additionally, Ripple has pursued broader cross-chain interoperability, working with protocols like Wormhole to connect the XRP Ledger to over 35 blockchains, including Solana. Industry observers also note that Ripple executives have acknowledged Solana’s influence on XRPL’s development, particularly in terms of speed and pragmatism.

bitcoinist03/24 02:02

Cursor's "Shelling" Kimi Controversy Reverses: From Infringement Allegations to Authorized Cooperation, China's Open-Source Models Once Again Become the Global AI Foundation

On March 20, AI programming tool Cursor (parent company Anysphere, valued at $29.3 billion) released its self-developed model Composer 2, claiming performance improvements through continued pre-training and reinforcement learning, without disclosing the base model source. Shortly after, a captured API request revealed the model ID as "kimi-k2p5-rl-0317-s515-fast," suggesting it was built on Kimi K2.5. Moonshot AI’s pre-training lead Du Yulun initially accused Cursor of violating Kimi’s modified MIT license, which requires commercial products exceeding certain revenue or user thresholds to credit Kimi model usage. The controversy gained traction with Elon Musk’s public comment. However, the situation reversed when Moonshot AI officially congratulated Cursor, clarifying that the usage was authorized through Fireworks AI’s commercial platform. Cursor’s co-founder Aman Sanger and VP Lee Robinson later explained that Kimi K2.5 was selected as the strongest base model after evaluation, and Composer 2 involved significant additional training by Cursor. They admitted failure to credit Kimi initially was a mistake. This incident highlights the growing influence of Chinese open-source models in the global AI ecosystem, as noted by Hugging Face’s CEO. It also serves as indirect validation for Moonshot AI, which is currently raising funds at a $18 billion valuation, suggesting its technology may be even more valuable than estimated.

marsbit03/21 01:52

Crypto Betting Giant Polymarket Faces Backlash After Users Harass A Reporter

bitcoinist03/17 19:02

Trump Memecoin Dangles Mar-A-Lago Access As Token Price Spikes 34%

The TRUMP memecoin, which had plummeted 96% from its January 2025 peak to an all-time low of $2.73, surged 34% to $3.82 after an announcement that top holders could gain access to a luncheon with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on April 25. Eligibility is determined by time-weighted token balances held between March 12 and April 10, with the top 297 holders invited, subject to a background check. While the event's website lists Trump as the keynote speaker, the White House has not confirmed his attendance, noting a scheduling conflict with the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This marks the second such event, following a similar gathering at a Trump golf club last May, which drew protests and criticism over allegations that the president is monetizing access to his office. Prominent figures like Justin Sun and Kain Warwick attended the previous event.

bitcoinist03/13 17:32

Lobsters Not Yet Grown, Giants Already Casting Nets: OpenClaw Ecosystem Faces Enclosure Crisis

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Chinese tech giant Tencent's launch of SkillHub, a localized platform for the OpenClaw ecosystem. OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger publicly accused Tencent of copying the project without providing support, specifically criticizing its impact on official download statistics. Tencent responded that SkillHub is a mirror site designed to serve Chinese users, citing reduced bandwidth strain on the official source and offering sponsorship. Steinberger countered that the core issue was not technical but a lack of prior communication and the risk of Tencent controlling user access and data. The author argues that the incident reflects a broader pattern of major Chinese tech companies exploiting open-source ecosystems for market dominance. While mirror sites are common in China, Tencent’s move is seen as an attempt to capture the user entry point and potential future commercialization of the Agent-based AI ecosystem represented by OpenClaw. The article warns that such platforms, under the guise of localization and convenience, may eventually lead to walled gardens where Tencent controls distribution, visibility, and monetization—echoing past strategies in sectors like ride-hailing and short-video platforms. The piece concludes that OpenClaw’s open, community-driven vision is at risk of being co-opted by corporate interests before it fully matures.

比推03/13 12:32

Free Mirror or Land Grab? OpenClaw Founder Blasts Tencent for Copying

OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger publicly criticized Tencent for creating SkillHub, a localized platform mirroring OpenClaw, accusing the tech giant of copying without supporting the project. Tencent responded by clarifying that SkillHub acts as a local mirror site, properly attributing OpenClaw as the data source and reducing bandwidth strain on the origin server by processing significant traffic locally. It also expressed willingness to become a sponsor. However, Steinberger remained unsatisfied, emphasizing that the core issue was not technical but ethical—Tencent failed to communicate beforehand. The dispute highlights deeper concerns about big tech’s approach to open-source ecosystems: while mirroring is common and often legal under open-source licenses, Tencent’s move is seen as an attempt to control user access, distribution channels, and future commercial influence within the AI agent ecosystem. The incident reflects a broader pattern in China’s internet industry, where major companies rapidly embrace emerging technologies like OpenClaw not purely for innovation, but to capture entry points, traffic, and platform dominance. By offering localized, convenient services, they risk enclosing open ecosystems within their own walled gardens—ultimately dictating which tools get visibility, monetization, and user adoption. As OpenClaw gains explosive popularity in China, the episode underscores a tension between open-source ideals and commercial strategies, where convenience may come at the cost of community autonomy and long-term openness.

Odaily星球日报03/13 07:13

Is Coinbase Sabotaging Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption In Favor Of Stablecoins?

A controversy is emerging within the crypto community, with rumors that Coinbase is allegedly lobbying against a proposed Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption. This exemption, discussed in congressional committees, would allow crypto users to make small Bitcoin transactions without incurring capital gains taxes, treating it more like a medium of exchange. Industry insiders, like Marty Bent, claim Coinbase is attempting to "nuke" the Bitcoin exemption to instead promote a regulatory framework that exclusively favors stablecoins. Allegedly, Coinbase representatives have told legislators that "No one is using Bitcoin as money" and that the exemption would be "dead on arrival." This has drawn significant criticism from sector leaders, who accuse the exchange of aligning with traditional banking interests and warn it could be a major policy misstep. Coinbase has not officially responded to these allegations.

bitcoinist03/12 10:25

After Falsifying Revenue, Why Did This CEO Choose a 'No Pants' Response?

CEO Roy Lee, founder of AI startup Cluely, responded to accusations of inflating revenue figures not with a traditional apology, but with a deliberately absurd video performance. After being accused of falsely claiming $7M in annual recurring revenue in a TechCrunch interview, Lee first admitted to casually providing the number, then released a video where he appeared professionally dressed from the waist up—only to stand up and reveal he was not wearing pants. The company, which began by creating an AI-powered interview cheating tool and was co-founded after Lee was expelled from Columbia University, has consistently leveraged controversy as a core growth strategy. Rather than mitigating the scandal, Lee turned it into a viral moment, echoing a broader trend in tech and crypto where attention itself is monetized. Major investor a16z has backed Cluely, with partners arguing that in an era of commoditized AI models, viral storytelling and public attention are the new moats. Lee’s response exemplifies how some founders now treat controversy not as risk, but as fuel for growth.

比推03/11 13:23