Brief

Replit has launched Ghostwriter, an AI-powered coding assistant, to the public. The tool offers features such as in-line code suggestions, code explanation, code transformation, and code generation, aiming to make programming faster and more accessible. Ghostwriter is available on a subscription basis, with a limited trial offered to early users. AI

Replit has overhauled its publishing system to simplify the process of sharing user-created projects. The new flow offers creators more control, including customizable cover pages with options for photos or files. Users can now also share updates on their projects, informing others about changes. Additionally, any user can publish their work as a template, making it available for others to use as a starting point for new projects. AI

Replit has published a Python tutorial demonstrating how to send Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency using just 19 lines of code. The guide utilizes the web3 library and Infura.io, a service that provides access to Ethereum nodes, to facilitate the transaction. It covers setting up wallet addresses, securely handling private keys, and constructing the transaction details, including the amount of ETH to send and gas fees. The tutorial concludes by showing how to sign and send the transaction, with an example transaction link provided. AI

College students Søren, Justin, and Steven developed a startup called Blubbr using the Replit platform to capitalize on SPAC market trends. Their initial strategy involved monitoring SEC filings to predict stock price increases, which they coded and deployed in just four days. After a few Reddit and TikTok posts, Blubbr gained nearly 4,000 members and 86 paying patrons, generating approximately $1,000 in monthly revenue within three weeks. AI