I tried a Claude Code alternative that's local, open source, and completely free - how it works

I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how I got started.
IEEE

Improving Multicast Networks Throughput via Joint Multicast Beamforming and Rate Aware Instantly Decodable Network Coding

Abstract: The throughput of multicast networks depends not only on the transmission rate, but also on the number of receivers simultaneously served by the transmit signal. In this letter, we develop a ...

6 weirdest devices people have used to mine Bitcoin and crypto

Just because you can mine crypto on essentially any device doesn’t mean you should. Check out the wildest Bitcoin mining ...
IEEE

PAPR Minimization using Enhancement of Block Coding Techniques for Wireless Networks: A Research Trend

Abstract: Reducing the Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR) is a key research focus that aims to boost the efficiency of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) systems in modern wireless ...
Seeking Alpha

Block: Network Expansion And Neighborhoods Initiatives May Offset Effects Of Bleak Economy

In 3Q25, Block's revenue grew by 2.33% to $6.12 billion, with subscription/services and transaction segments up 23% and 9% y/y, offsetting bitcoin weakness. Despite a broader economic slowdown, the ...
GitHub

DIG-Network/chia-block-listener

A high-performance Chia blockchain listener for Node.js, built with Rust and NAPI bindings. This library provides real-time monitoring of the Chia blockchain with efficient peer connections and block ...