# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (April 5, 2016)

* A Verilog compiler called "Cello" for transcriptional logic in bacterial cells was shared, representing an advancement in synthetic biology programming tools.

* "Implantuino" was mentioned with a link to Little Bird Electronics, likely referring to an implantable Arduino-compatible device for biohacking applications.

* Discussion of SHA-1 security vulnerabilities, with notes that the cost to break SHA-1 was estimated at $75k and that Git's GPG signatures don't provide additional security beyond SHA-1.

* A user shared XKCD content about "tools for dream typing" and sleep-typing, related to capturing information from dreams.

* There was brief discussion about the pervasiveness of "consciousness/identity" concepts in mainstream futurist discussions, suggesting disagreement with popular conceptions of mind uploading.

* A user reported using Bitcoin to purchase raw milk and cream, noting faster transaction times with higher fees, showing continued interest in cryptocurrency applications.

* Someone shared an article examining the return on investment for having children, which concluded the ROI was primarily emotional rather than financial.