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Particle particle-1 launches with ~45% token reduction

, 4 items in Founders and Entrepreneurs, 2 min read

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Particle released its first model, particle-1, now available in the Nous Portal. The model claims to use about 45% fewer tokens while maintaining performance parity.

Key points

  • Launch: particle-1 model is live in the Nous Portal.

  • Efficiency: particle-1 uses ~45% fewer tokens with parity in performance.

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App Store 51 apps removed, 15 AI editors

App Store removed 51 apps in the last 30 days, including 15 AI photo/video editors such as Glam AI, PhotoDirector and Parrot. Buyers are now only buying apps older than two years, noting traffic spikes and early plans that hit millions in revenue within weeks.

Key points

  • Removed apps: 51 apps removed from the App Store in the last 30 days.

  • AI editors removed: 15 AI photo/video editors removed, including Glam AI, PhotoDirector and Parrot.

  • Buyer trend: Buyers are only buying apps older than two years, citing traffic spikes and early plans hitting millions in revenue within weeks.

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Better Auth security release scheduled for Tuesday November 3 2026

Better Auth will issue a security release on Tuesday, November 3 2026. The related advisories will appear on GitHub Security Advisories at the same time.

Key points

  • Security release for Better Auth scheduled for Tuesday, November 3 2026

  • Related advisories will be published on GitHub Security Advisories at the same time

Sources

Aave markets frozen as precaution after Binance incident

Aave markets are temporarily frozen as a precaution following the Binance incident, with all assets safe and positions overcollateralized. The freeze affects all DAO-operated markets across V3 and V4 and pauses new deposits.

Key points

  • Freeze applies to all DAO-operated markets across V3 and V4.

  • Freeze pauses new deposits.

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