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2024 Summer Concert Series Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities Amphitheatre Colorado Denver music concert lineup schedule Melissa Etheridge Corinne Bailey Rae.

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the revolutionary Web3 gaming platform, prepares to streak out of beta with a slew of ground-breaking initiatives that will redefine the way blockchain games are developed. LONDON, United Kingdom, March 28th, 2024/Chainwire/--Metacade, CEO, Russell Bennett, forecasts a series of landmark announcements across Q2 and Q3, 2024. Commencing with the appointment of an advisory board. Jamie King, Dan Hibell, Elly Bradbury, and Anders Christiansen combine premium Web2-Web3 commercial nous to spearhead Metacade’s expansion across Talent, Product, Utility, and Engagement. As blockchain games gear up to embrace one billion players, Metacade will mobilize advancements in game development. Fostering stronger bonds between games and experienced Web3 players, through immersive tournaments designed to improve gameplay. During beta, Metacade experienced high demand for this innovative approach. "Over 60 partners joined the Metacade ecosystem in a few months. It’s evidence that games and gamers seek deeper connection," notes newly appointed advisor Jamie King, co-founder of Rockstar Games. "Metacade's commitment to transform tournaments into a multi-asset environment adds substantial value, offering hyper utility for holders and gamers alike. It’s a big vision, focused beyond a single cycle and I’m looking forward to guiding it."Proflic angel investor and Web 3 guild expert, Dan Hibell adds, “For Web3 gaming to reach mainstream adoption we have to address accessibility and usability. Gamers don’t want to pay outrageous prices for an item or wait for a node validator to process a transaction before getting their seasonal cosmetic item. Metacade exists to help builders improve these Web3 issues, the infrastructure use case is needed industry-wide.” Metacade’s test-play tournament model is already proving successful, attracting a fast-growing community of seasoned Web3 gamers chasing rewards for early-stage feedback. “Community is the most under-valued business asset,” says former Director, Columbia Tristar and seasoned Web3 marketing advisor, Elly Bradbury. “Die-hard communities are built on value add experiences, where belonging is about believing. Metacade has invested in all the right early-stage community layers, building a super fan OG culture showing all the hallmarks of explosive brand growth.” Next stage platform developments draw on partner insights. “Metacade is already booming,” said Bennett. “We have a thriving partner ecosystem with shared values. It’s clear our best shot at backing winners is to innovate frictionless blockchain infrastructure so that our partners can do what they do best; create and innovate.” To meet this expansion, Metacade’s team will be strategically shaped by leading Web3 recruiter and business development expert, Anders Christiansen. With a proven track record, Christiansen has facilitated 100+ c-suite placements across the industry through his previous business Priority Crypto. “Metacade’s novel business plan will depend on forward-thinking people with multi-disciplined experience. I’m excited to bring those leading minds to Metacade.” About METACADE: is a seamless Web3 Gaming platform connecting developers and players through plug-and-play community initiatives. Providing an unfair advantage through early access, dev-player collaborations, and financial rewards. Metacade Contact Elly Bradbury Metacade marketing@metacade.co This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here.

Rockstar Co-Founder And All-star Line Up Join Advisory Board To Take Metacade Into Post-Beta Orbit

রকস্টার সহ-প্রতিষ্ঠাতা এবং অল-স্টার লাইন আপ মেটাকেড পোস্ট-বিটা অরবিটে নিয়ে যাওয়ার জন্য উপদেষ্টা বোর্ডে যোগদান করেন

Rockstar-Mitbegründer und All-Star-Besetzung treten dem Beirat bei, um Metacade in die Post-Beta-Umlaufbahn zu bringen

El cofundador de Rockstar y el equipo de estrellas se unen al consejo asesor para llevar Metacade a la órbita post-beta

Le co-fondateur de Rockstar et son line-up All-Star rejoignent le conseil consultatif pour amener Metacade sur l'orbite post-bêta

रॉकस्टार के सह-संस्थापक और ऑल-स्टार लाइन अप मेटाकेड को पोस्ट-बीटा कक्षा में ले जाने के लिए सलाहकार बोर्ड में शामिल हुए

ロックスターの共同創設者とオールスター陣が諮問委員会に参加し、メタケードをベータ後の軌道に乗せる

Rockstar 공동 창업자와 올스타 라인업이 자문위원회에 합류하여 메타케이드를 베타 이후 궤도로 끌어올립니다.

O cofundador da Rockstar e a formação de estrelas unem-se ao conselho consultivo para levar o Metacade à órbita pós-beta

Соучредитель Rockstar и звездный состав присоединились к консультативному совету, чтобы вывести Metacade на орбиту пост-бета-тестирования

Rockstar Kurucu Ortağı ve All-Star Dizilişi, Metacade'i Beta Sonrası Yörüngeye Taşımak İçin Danışma Kuruluna Katıldı

Người đồng sáng lập Rockstar và dàn sao toàn năng tham gia Ban cố vấn để đưa Metacade vào quỹ đạo hậu Beta

Rockstar 联合创始人和全明星阵容加入顾问委员会，推动 Metacade 进入后 Beta 轨道

Things are heating up for as the Asian Games 2023 are close. eSports is going to make its debut at the Asian Games 2023 as a proper medal event, while earlier in 2018 it was there as a demonstration title. The Asian Games 2022, initially scheduled for September last year, will now be held from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Indian eSports The seven official eSports events at the tournament are: Arena of Valor Asian Games Version Dota 2 Dream Three Kingdoms 2 FIFA Online 4 League of Legends Peace Elite Asian Games Version Street Fighter V: Champion Edition The eSports from September 24th to October 2nd, and the athletes will compete for seven gold medals. India, however, will be participating in four of the seven titles, DOTA 2, FIFA Online 4, League of Legends, and Street Fighter V: Champion Edition. event of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in China's Hangzhou Esports Centre Here is an introduction to the titles: FIFA Online 4 Single-player Game Type: September 24 to 27 Dates: All games including the final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format. Format: FIFA Online 4 is a virtual football game where players control teams made up of real-world football players. It is similar to playing a real football match, but on a console where you control the players and their actions. Two players play against each other in a match that lasts almost 15 minutes with a halftime break in between, and the player with the most goals scored wins. Description: Players can select any players who are currently playing or legends from the past to play in their customized team. The player must make multiple strategies for different formations and select the right players to defend, pass, and attack with precision to prevail. Players have fixed ratings given by the game’s publishers according to their performances in real life, and the pace of a player is the key factor as everyone usually prefers faster players to help them win. Charanjot Singh and Karman Singh Tikka will be the two Indian representatives in FIFA Online 4. League of Legends Team-Based Game Type: September 25 to 29 Dates: The group stage games will be conducted in the best-of-one (BO1) format while the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format. Format: League of Legends is a team-based strategy game where each player controls a powerful fantasy character. Two teams battle against each other across a map and work together to defeat their opponents by taking down their base. The first team to destroy a structure known as the Nexus, lying at the back of each team’s base, wins the match. There are five positions in a team as follows: Description: Dominates the top lane, excelling in 1v1 battles, and can teleport across the map. Top: Roams the jungle, gathering gold and XP, and ganks to create 2v1 situations. Jungler: Holds the central lane, favors powerful champions like Aatrox, and deals heavy damage. Mid: Ranged, consistent damage dealers, they grow in power and can become key players. ADC: A utility role that roams, using crowd control to disrupt enemies and empower allies. Support: Players who win gold on the map can use it to buy items from a shop located at the fountain. Items include everything from armor to magic resistance, attack damage to speed, and ability power. Players can carry six items at a time. Akshaj Shenoy leads the Indian team, and Samarth Arvind Trivedi, Mihir Ranjan, Aditya Selvaraj, Aakash Shandilya, and Sanindhya Malik are part of the squad. A total of five players will play in the tournament with one substitute. Street Fighter V: Champion Edition Single-player Game Type: September 26 to 28 Dates: All games including the final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format. Format: Street Fighter V is a one-on-one fighting game, where players choose a unique character with special moves and abilities. They face off against each other in exciting battles, much like a martial arts tournament. Players can select any character they like out of 40 available, which has its own abilities. They must build combos and strategies to master attack and defence to defeat their opponents. A Street Fighter V match usually lasts between 1-2 minutes and comes to an end when one of the players defeats their opponents in two rounds. Description: Mayank Prajapati and Ayan Biswas are the two Indian Street Fighters who will be competing for the country at the Asian Games 2022. DOTA 2 Team-Based Game Type: September 29 to October 2 Dates: The group stage games will be conducted in the best-of-one (BO1) format while the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format. Format: , which stands for Defense of the Ancients 2, is another team-based strategy game. There are two teams of five players each who are tasked with destroying the enemy’s Ancient, which is the central structure in their base, and protecting their own. Players in the game take control of a hero, each with their own unique set of attributes, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and must team up to get strong enough to take down their Ancient. Description: DOTA 2 An average DOTA 2 match lasts between 30-40 minutes. A Lane is one of three paths connecting the two Ancients, and there are three lanes: Top lane, which runs along the left and top edges of the map, Middle or mid lane, where the lane creeps clash in the river, and Bottom or bot, which runs along the bottom and right edges of the map. There are five main roles in Dota 2 as follows: Responsible for dealing as much damage to enemy heroes and structures as possible, carrying their team to victory in the process. Carry: Controlling the middle lane and expected to move around to help other lanes where needed Midlane: Staying alive in the offlane and farming as much gold and experience as possible, the toughest role Offlane: Pressuring the enemy Carry in the laning phase and focus on harassing, poking, and being a nuisance. Soft Support: Assisting their Carry and protecting them at all costs Hard Support: Darshan Bata captains the Indian team, and Krish Gupta, Abhishek Yadav, Ketan Goyal, and Shubham Goli are his teammates. Similar to League of Legends, five players will play for the team. India’s talented athletes Shikhar Choudhary and Karthik Varma were going to represent the country in Hearthstone, which was originally a part of the Asian Games, Moreover, titles including Arena of Valor and Peace Elite AGV (which is a special version of PUBG Mobile developed by Tencent for the tournament) are banned in India, the title Dream Three Kingdoms 2 is not available in the country. but the title was removed from the Asian Games Esports program in March. This article was originally published by on Navanwita Bora Sachdev The Tech Panda.

India's eSports Lineup at Asian Games 2023: Overview of 4 Titles

The return of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is just around the corner, and Capcom has announced its early lineup for next week's event. revealed an early preview with its E3 2021 lineup, with an early look at what gamers can expect for the online-only, digital version of the gaming convention. Capcom USA Based on the initial announcement, Capcom will be showcasing The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Monster Hunter Stories 2, Monster Hunter Rise and Resident Evil Village. The Capcom E3 event is slated for June 14 at 2:30 pm PDT, and it will be streaming on E3's various channels. Resident Evil Village was released last April to overwhelmingly positive reviews and appears to be another winner for Capcom. As of late month, Capcom that the game has already sold more than four million copies worldwide. So, it will be interesting to see if Capcom might have new content or DLC on display for Resident Evil Village. announced Earlier this year, Capcom delayed the multiplayer experience that was expected to launch with Village, Resident Evil Re:Verse, to later this summer. It wouldn't be surprising if there are more details related to Re:Verse that are unveiled next week. Capcom's E3 2021 Lineup The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is scheduled for a multi-platform release in July. It is a compilation of The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve, which are now being released outside of Japan for the first time. The games are set against the backdrop of 19th century Japan and England. Finally, the Capcom showcase will feature two installments from the Monster Hunter series with Monster Hunter Stories 2 and Monster Hunter Rise. Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a continuation to the portable and mobile Monster Stories from 2016 and is due out in July. It will be interesting to see if Capcom has any major surprises for its upcoming showcase. E3 2021 will run from Saturday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 15. More in Gaming: E3 2021 Confirms Big Name Guests and Panels for Virtual Convention God of War: Ragnarok Gets Release Window Delayed to 2022 Should Google Continue Supporting the Google Stadia? Keep up with all the latest gaming news, features, and guides. Subscribe to our newsletter in the footer below!

Capcom Reveals E3 2021 Lineup: Monster Hunter Rise, The Great Ace Attorney

The BoE´s refusal to return Venezuela´s gold shows how even governments need a truly independent, decentralized, not coercible and censorship resistant digital store of value There are three key maxims in the world of crypto, "Not your keys, not your bitcoin", “Not your node, not your rules,” and more generally "Don´t trust, verify". Those three mottos summarize the key foundations of the Bitcoin protocol. While the last two refer to the decentralized nature of the blockchain and the way the consensus is created and transactions are added to the blockchain in a trustless manner, the first one sums up bitcoin´s resistance to coercion and its lack of counterparty risk. Somehow, that last one should also apply to gold. Likewise, gold is worth only if you physically hold it. Physical possession is 100% of its value. All the rest are just claims, IOUs, so called "paper gold". Venezuela is learning the lesson the hard way. Following the 2011 repatriation of over 160 tonnes of gold from the US and Europe by then charismatic leader Chavez, current President of gold still vaulted with the Bank of England. The adducing laughable legal objections, such as the fact that England has recognized Guaido as the "legitimate" (i.e self proclaimed) leader of Venezuela. The true reason is more likely the pressure put by the US on its vassal to support Maduro´s overthrow and install its puppet Guaido. Regardless of the reasons though, the lesson here is that any nation state should be aware that when push comes to shove its adversaries will use any leverage to pressure it. Therefore, leaving a physical reserve asset such as gold with a foreign central bank is the most stupid thing any nation state can do.  Remember "Not your keys not your bitcoin", and thus for gold "If you don’t hold it, you don’t own it". Maduro tried repeatedly to repatriate additional 31 tonnes BoE now refuses to hand over Venezuela´s gold Would China leave its gold reserves with the FED? Would Russia leave its gold reserves with the PBoC?  Of course not. Then why would smaller nation states run this risk and trust the FED or the BoE? They shouldn´t either. Shortly even the central banks of smaller nations will understand that bitcoin is - at least for portfolio diversification - a very appealing alternative to the old gold reserve asset. To avoid the risk of ending up empty handed like Venezuela, they might opt for a much leaner and flexible solution. Buy bitcoins then, set up a at the central bank to store the private keys in air gapped hard drives and you are done. For sure your bitcoins will be there when you need them. No counterparty risk, no custody and transportation costs, no certification and inspection costs, trustless and independent. Xapo like secure vault Besides central banks´ reserve needs - on much broader terms - cryptocurrencies can also serve nation states´ geopolitical interests just fine. You know, they come handy in all those shady areas of clandestine operations. Such as circumventing sanctions, financing colour revolutions or putsches, supporting political opposition leaders in enemy states, create for deniable operations and so on. No need to stash loads of US$ 100 bills in airplanes and run an Air America like covert operation. No need to run laundering schemes like in the 1985-87 US-Iran-Contra affair. No more visible money trails left by the likes of Victoria Nuland and her US corporate donors in the 2014 Ukraine´s putsch. Just a click and your chosen political opponent has got the funds in his wallet ready to jump start a revolution, P2P, immediate, no trails left (with the right privacy coin of course). No doubt that governmental covert agencies already fully appreciate the features of cryptocurrencies. black budgets Soon then also the will join the criminals, the Wall Streeters and 007s to the party, it is just a matter of when not if. central banksters ************************************************************* #crypto #blockchain  #bitcoin #monero #privacycoin #centralbanks (c) www.bianconiandrea.com - 2020 : The website and the information contained herein is for general guidance only and it does not constitute legal advice. As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with lawyers on specific issues. All information in this paper is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or warranty of any kind, express or implied. Legal Disclaimer : The website and the information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information and/or documents contained in this website do not constitute investment advice. Investment Disclaimer

All Central Banks Will Soon Line Up For A Piece of The Bitcoin Pie

With weekends one and two of Coachella 2017 now in the history books, has officially begun. These multi-day experiences have seen incredible growth over the last decade, in large part due to millennials’ preference to spend their hard earned money on experiences over things. attend at least one event in the US each year. About half of these attendees are millennials who you can bet are relying heavily on their smartphones to navigate the festival. According to a study by Harris Interactive, 31% of millennials report using their phones for more than half of the festival, with only 15% saying they never touch it while they’re there. music festival season Billboard estimates that 32 million people Tech’s Penetration Concert organizers, promoters and event-focused tech companies have taken advantage of the parallel trends of increasing attendance at events and the proliferation of mobile technology to introduce new ways to measure and monetize their audience. Nearly every festival in 2017 will have an official app for attendees to view lineups, personalize their schedules, access maps and more. With more than half of all attendees at larger (100K+ attendees) festivals downloading these apps, there’s a massive opportunity for a big data play and several innovators in the space, like . Organizers are using different forms of technology to collect valuable data from their attendees and that data can be used to improve the fan experience and make data driven decisions for future events. Aloompa, are already taking advantage How It Works The App The primary method for data collection is the official festival app. Instead of trying to hang onto a piece of paper during the festival or remember specific set times and stages, users are encouraged to download the app as a free supplement to their visit. The core feature set of a standard festival app allows users to browse the schedule and select their favorite artists to create a personalized lineup and view a map of the grounds. In some cases, festival apps let users build playlists through a streaming service integration, look up places to eat and drink, and interact with other users on social networks. Some even have VR/AR features, such as the official Coachella app which included a Google Cardboard viewer in the ticket box that was sent out in 2016. When attendees use these features, especially the schedule builder, the app collects granular data on user actions. Beacons When a user downloads the app and enables the right permissions, they open themselves up to the ability to interacting with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons placed strategically around the festival grounds. Beacons can connect to the apps to collect very accurate data on the movement of people around the festival including how many people were at any one show. Beacons can also be used to push out micro-targeted push notifications to users in a specific area to announce a promotion. The Coachella app lets users link their Spotify accounts to build a playlist based on artists they visited through remembering the beacons they interacted with to remember their time at the event. RFID Wristbands Wristbands have been a near ubiquitous replacement for tickets and have been for years at all major festivals. They help expedite the check in process by removing the need for a human to scan each person that walks in. Often users are encouraged to connect the wristband to the app, and then to their Facebook account, which allows organizers to build a detailed profile of an attendee, their musical tastes, and their journey through the festival. A more recent innovation adds cashless payments to the RFID chips, which increases revenue by making it even easier to buy that $10 beer without feeling the sting of taking cash out of your wallet. The Impact Clearly oodles of data are being collected about us at music festivals, and unless you cut off your wristband after being let in (never a good idea), it’s pretty much impossible to avoid it. So the questions are: how are festivals using this information, and is this a good thing for the attendee? The most important data points for organizers are collected from the app schedule builder and beacons. When people build their schedule in the app it indicates which artists are most popular and who people are most excited to see. Some apps even implement a leaderboard showing the most added artists. While the schedule builder shows who people to see, data collected from a combination of beacons and geofenced areas show which artists fans went to see, and can even show how much time they spent at a show. The analytics can also be used to see the journey a fan takes throughout the festival to build a profile of what artists a certain visitor sees. intend actually This data helps inform future events to make booking and scheduling decisions. Organizers can see which artists a single user might want to see to avoid scheduling conflicts and which might be okay to overlap on separate stages. They can make more data driven decisions on how much to pay artists, as a band that’s valuable in a solo concert might be less popular in a festival environment. These data points can provide a different perspective on festival habits than from traditional metrics like album sales, song streams, social chatter, or even concert attendance. Although this data is largely being collected without attendees fully understanding the scope of it, it can be argued that all sides benefit. All data is anonymized and deidentified before the tech vendor provides statistics to organizers, and user data is not being sold to third parties for invasive marketing tactics. The primary goal of the data collection is to enhance the festival experience for the fan, even if someone is making money off of it on the side. Conclusion As music festivals grow in popularity, there’s no doubt that tech will continue to have a large impact. From an on the box the tickets are sent in to to , festivals provide the perfect playground for emerging tech companies to try out new ideas with a young and tech savvy audience that is open to giving most anything a shot. augmented reality experience drone acrobatics during shows Doppler Labs augmented reality hearing devices

Music Festivals Are Leaning On Tech To Build The ‘Perfect’ Lineups

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WILMINGTON, Delaware, November 7th, 2024/Chainwire/--Rekt Brands Inc. (Rekt), the parent company behind the Rektguy NFT project, Rekt Drinks, and the Rekt brand intellectual property, is excited to announce the completion of a $1.5 million seed funding round. Funded exclusively by angel investors and the community—without institutional venture capital—this achievement highlights the support Rekt received from its loyal and growing network. This funding announcement follows the debut of Rekt Drinks, Rekt’s first consumer product: a lime-flavored sparkling water with zero caffeine and zero alcohol, featuring the Rekt branding. Rekt Drinks made its debut last week with 222,456 units available across 32 countries. The entire stock sold out in under 48 hours, with demand in the U.S. alone resulting in a complete sell-out within just 4 hours and 20 minutes. This launch represents one of the largest real-world product sales by a Web3 brand, reinforcing Rekt’s potential as a cultural force in both digital and traditional markets. Rekt was founded from the success of the Rektguy NFT collection, created by artist Ovie Faruq (OSF) in May 2022. Since then, the Rektguy project has expanded into Rekt Brands, which oversees the Rekt IP and pioneered a unique industry model by offering equity in the parent company directly to its NFT holders, utilizing a Reg CF exemption under SEC guidelines in the U.S. “Rekt has had a die-hard, cult-like community for the past 2 years, and our ambition is to fulfill its potential as one of the largest Web3 brands,” said OSF. “With the sell-out of our drinks last week, that’s 222,456 times someone is going to pick up a can with the Rekt logo and a Rektguy on it. It’s a magnitude higher for us in terms of brand awareness.” With this new funding, Rekt is poised to expand its product lineup, strengthen its brand awareness in and outside of Web3, while further bridging digital culture with physical consumer products. The Rekt community remains at the heart of the brand’s mission, with upcoming projects that will continue to empower, engage, and reward its dedicated supporters. About Rekt Rekt Brands Inc. is the parent company that owns the Rektguy NFT project, Rekt Drinks, and the Rekt brand intellectual property. Established from the success of the Rektguy NFT collection by artist Ovie Faruq (OSF), the brand has expanded into consumer goods and groundbreaking community equity models. Rekt aims to redefine brand ownership and engagement through its Web3 foundation, innovative products, and viral global community. Contact CEO Ovie Faruq Rekt Brands Inc. ovie@rektdrinks.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here WILMINGTON, Delaware, November 7th, 2024/Chainwire/--Rekt Brands Inc. (Rekt), the parent company behind the Rektguy NFT project, Rekt Drinks, and the Rekt brand intellectual property, is excited to announce the completion of a $1.5 million seed funding round. Funded exclusively by angel investors and the community—without institutional venture capital—this achievement highlights the support Rekt received from its loyal and growing network. This funding announcement follows the debut of Rekt Drinks , Rekt’s first consumer product: a lime-flavored sparkling water with zero caffeine and zero alcohol, featuring the Rekt branding. Rekt Drinks made its debut last week with 222,456 units available across 32 countries. Rekt Drinks Rekt Drinks The entire stock sold out in under 48 hours, with demand in the U.S. alone resulting in a complete sell-out within just 4 hours and 20 minutes. This launch represents one of the largest real-world product sales by a Web3 brand, reinforcing Rekt’s potential as a cultural force in both digital and traditional markets. Rekt was founded from the success of the Rektguy NFT collection, created by artist Ovie Faruq (OSF) in May 2022. Since then, the Rektguy project has expanded into Rekt Brands, which oversees the Rekt IP and pioneered a unique industry model by offering equity in the parent company directly to its NFT holders, utilizing a Reg CF exemption under SEC guidelines in the U.S. Rektguy Rektguy Ovie Faruq (OSF) Ovie Faruq (OSF) “Rekt has had a die-hard, cult-like community for the past 2 years, and our ambition is to fulfill its potential as one of the largest Web3 brands,” said OSF. “With the sell-out of our drinks last week, that’s 222,456 times someone is going to pick up a can with the Rekt logo and a Rektguy on it. It’s a magnitude higher for us in terms of brand awareness.” “Rekt has had a die-hard, cult-like community for the past 2 years, and our ambition is to fulfill its potential as one of the largest Web3 brands,” said OSF. “With the sell-out of our drinks last week, that’s 222,456 times someone is going to pick up a can with the Rekt logo and a Rektguy on it. It’s a magnitude higher for us in terms of brand awareness.” With this new funding, Rekt is poised to expand its product lineup, strengthen its brand awareness in and outside of Web3, while further bridging digital culture with physical consumer products. The Rekt community remains at the heart of the brand’s mission, with upcoming projects that will continue to empower, engage, and reward its dedicated supporters. About Rekt Rekt Brands Inc. is the parent company that owns the Rektguy NFT project, Rekt Drinks , and the Rekt brand intellectual property. Established from the success of the Rektguy NFT collection by artist Ovie Faruq (OSF) , the brand has expanded into consumer goods and groundbreaking community equity models. Rekt aims to redefine brand ownership and engagement through its Web3 foundation, innovative products, and viral global community. Rekt Brands Inc. Rekt Brands Inc. Rektguy Rektguy Rekt Drinks Rekt Drinks Rektguy Rektguy Ovie Faruq (OSF) Ovie Faruq (OSF) Contact CEO Ovie Faruq Rekt Brands Inc. ovie@rektdrinks.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here here

Rekt Raises $1.5M Seed Round Backed By Angels and Community, Following Sell-Out Of Rekt Drinks

Rekt samel $1,5 miljoen saadronde in, gerugsteun deur engele en gemeenskap, na die uitverkoop van Rekt-drankies

Rekt набира 1,5 милиона долара начален кръг, подкрепен от ангели и общност, след разпродаването на Rekt напитки

Η Rekt συγκεντρώνει $1,5 εκατομμύρια σπόρους με την υποστήριξη των αγγέλων και της κοινότητας, μετά το ξεπούλημα των ποτών Rekt

Rekt recauda 1,5 millones de dólares en una ronda de capital semilla respaldada por inversores ángeles y la comunidad, tras la venta de Rekt Drinks

רקט מגייס 1.5 מיליון דולר סבב זרעים בגיבוי מלאכים וקהילה, בעקבות מכירת משקאות רקט

Rekt prikupio 1,5 milijuna dolara početni krug uz podršku anđela i zajednice, nakon rasprodaje Rekt pića

Rekt Mengumpulkan Dana Awal Sebesar $1,5 Juta yang Didukung oleh Angel dan Komunitas, Setelah Penjualan Habis dari Rekt Drinks

Rekt は Rekt ドリンクの完売を受けて、エンジェル投資家とコミュニティの支援を受けて 150 万ドルのシードラウンドを調達

Рэкт ундаануудаа зарсны дараа Тэнгэр элч нар болон олон нийтийн дэмжлэгтэйгээр 1.5 сая долларын үрийг цуглуулж байна.

Rekt haalt $ 1,5 miljoen op in een startkapitaalronde, gesteund door investeerders en de gemeenschap, na de uitverkoop van Rekt Drinks

Rekt ระดมทุนรอบ Seed Round ได้ 1.5 ล้านเหรียญสหรัฐ โดยได้รับการสนับสนุนจาก Angels และชุมชน หลังจากการขายเครื่องดื่ม Rekt หมดเกลี้ยง

Rekt, Rekt içgileriniň satylmagyndan soň, perişdeler we jemgyýet tarapyndan goldanýan 1.5 million dollarlyk tohum tegelek ýygnaýar

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When I first set out on the entrepreneurial path, I had one goal: success. But after diving headfirst into the world of search funds and high-stakes startups, I found myself frustrated, drained, and questioning everything I’d come to believe about entrepreneurship. It wasn’t just that I wasn’t seeing the progress I’d envisioned—it was more personal. I felt like I was participating in a script that wasn’t written for me. My journey to create HalalFinanx wasn’t just about building a website; it was about reclaiming control, redefining success, and connecting to something meaningful. The Glamorous Illusion of Entrepreneurship Like many people, I was lured into entrepreneurship by the shiny allure of success stories and the promises of independence and financial freedom. Owning something, leading a team, and creating value sounded perfect. The search fund model was especially appealing, offering a structured path to find, acquire, and grow an existing business. It seemed like a straightforward formula with a lot of support. But as I dove deeper, the reality didn’t line up with the narrative. It felt like the supposed “freedom” of entrepreneurship was simply a myth, shackled by complex financial structures, endless pitching cycles, and a business environment that seemed more concerned with pleasing investors than creating something meaningful. I was constantly running from one “critical task” to another, but with no tangible progress. The whole structure of the search fund, built on layers of assumptions, started to feel like a game—and not the kind I wanted to play. The more I went, the more I felt like I was living someone else’s dream. I was chasing metrics that weren’t meaningful to me, jumping through hoops for outcomes that felt hollow. I started asking myself, “Is this what entrepreneurship is supposed to feel like?” I wanted out, but I didn’t know where to turn. Finding a New Path – The Birth of HalalFinanx The turning point came when I realized that if I wanted real change, I had to start creating things that resonated with me, not just my bank account or a pitch deck. As a Muslim, I’ve always been interested in Islamic finance, especially the ethical approach it brings to wealth. However understanding the field and accessing resources can be a challenge. I thought, why not create something to make Islamic finance easier to understand? I’ll be honest—this wasn’t the kind of idea that was going to impress traditional investors or fit into the typical startup. But for the first time, I was excited about what I was working on. I saw a real gap, not in a theoretical market sense, but a gap in what people genuinely needed. HalalFinanx was my way of bringing Islamic finance to the digital age in a way that’s accessible, understandable, and useful. There was one small issue: my skills lie in the backend and data. I’ve built and structured plenty of systems, but front-end work? Design? User experience? That was all new territory. Still, I knew that if I didn’t push myself here, I’d be back where I started—stuck in a rut, relying on others to bring my vision to life. This time, I was going to be in control. Learning by Doing – Building HalalFinanx with Bolt.new To get HalalFinanx off the ground, I turned to Bolt.new, a product that allowed me to work in a framework even with my limited front-end knowledge. Building this project was intense. I’d spend late nights combing through design guides, trying to make sure the site looked decent and functioned smoothly. It was exhausting, but the work felt real. This wasn’t just a project to show a board or potential investors—it was something I cared about personally, and every element I worked on felt like it added to that sense of fulfilment. Sure, there were plenty of challenges. Frontend work, it turns out, isn’t just about knowing which elements go where—it’s an art form. I struggled with layout, design principles, and even simple user flows. There were days when I’d look at the site and think, “This isn’t working.” But rather than giving up or passing the task to someone else, I forced myself to learn. It was a series of trial and error of building, testing, and iterating. What kept me going was the vision of what HalalFinanx could become, and each small win felt monumental. Making a button work, fixing a colour scheme, aligning content so it made sense—all of these were tiny victories in a larger war. The backend developer in me was learning to appreciate the nuances of frontend work, and it was humbling. The Personal Impact of Creating HalalFinanx This journey with HalalFinanx wasn’t just about building a site it was about redefining what success and fulfilment meant to me. In the search fund and traditional startup world, everything had been about numbers, KPIs, and keeping the right people happy. Here, with HalalFinanx, I was finally creating something with a purpose that resonated with me on a personal level. Building a site to provide accessible Islamic finance information was meaningful, not because of the potential returns or scalability, but because it filled a need I felt deeply. Each piece of content, each design tweak, and each function was geared towards making something simple, clear, and beneficial to anyone seeking this kind of financial guidance. I wasn’t answering to anyone but myself and my users, and that was liberating in a way I hadn’t expected. On a personal level, I found myself rediscovering why I wanted to create in the first place. I wanted to build something that mattered, and HalalFinanx became that for me. Instead of chasing empty metrics, I was now chasing real feedback from real users. Each suggestion and piece of feedback helped me refine the site, making it not just a project, but an evolving resource. For the first time, I was thinking long-term, not about exits or acquisition targets, but about sustainability and relevance. Looking Forward – The Ongoing Journey of HalalFinanx I don’t know where HalalFinanx will be in five years, but I know I’m in it for the long run. This isn’t a project that I’ll drop at the first sign of difficulty or when the next big thing comes along. It’s a genuine part of me now, a blend of my skills, my values, and my aspirations. I’m constantly looking for ways to improve it, from gathering user feedback to exploring new resources and insights to share. This journey taught me that real entrepreneurship isn’t about the numbers on a spreadsheet or the approval of others. It’s about finding something that matters to you, something you’re willing to build from scratch, without shortcuts or compromises. HalalFinanx is still a work in progress, but it’s my work, and that’s what makes it worth every bit of effort. When I first set out on the entrepreneurial path, I had one goal: success. But after diving headfirst into the world of search funds and high-stakes startups, I found myself frustrated, drained, and questioning everything I’d come to believe about entrepreneurship. It wasn’t just that I wasn’t seeing the progress I’d envisioned—it was more personal. I felt like I was participating in a script that wasn’t written for me. My journey to create HalalFinanx wasn’t just about building a website; it was about reclaiming control, redefining success, and connecting to something meaningful. The Glamorous Illusion of Entrepreneurship Like many people, I was lured into entrepreneurship by the shiny allure of success stories and the promises of independence and financial freedom. Owning something, leading a team, and creating value sounded perfect. The search fund model was especially appealing, offering a structured path to find, acquire, and grow an existing business. It seemed like a straightforward formula with a lot of support. But as I dove deeper, the reality didn’t line up with the narrative. It felt like the supposed “freedom” of entrepreneurship was simply a myth, shackled by complex financial structures, endless pitching cycles, and a business environment that seemed more concerned with pleasing investors than creating something meaningful. I was constantly running from one “critical task” to another, but with no tangible progress. The whole structure of the search fund, built on layers of assumptions, started to feel like a game—and not the kind I wanted to play. The more I went, the more I felt like I was living someone else’s dream. I was chasing metrics that weren’t meaningful to me, jumping through hoops for outcomes that felt hollow. I started asking myself, “Is this what entrepreneurship is supposed to feel like?” I wanted out, but I didn’t know where to turn. Finding a New Path – The Birth of HalalFinanx The turning point came when I realized that if I wanted real change, I had to start creating things that resonated with me, not just my bank account or a pitch deck. As a Muslim, I’ve always been interested in Islamic finance, especially the ethical approach it brings to wealth. However understanding the field and accessing resources can be a challenge. I thought, why not create something to make Islamic finance easier to understand? I’ll be honest—this wasn’t the kind of idea that was going to impress traditional investors or fit into the typical startup. But for the first time, I was excited about what I was working on. I saw a real gap, not in a theoretical market sense, but a gap in what people genuinely needed. HalalFinanx was my way of bringing Islamic finance to the digital age in a way that’s accessible, understandable, and useful. There was one small issue: my skills lie in the backend and data. I’ve built and structured plenty of systems, but front-end work? Design? User experience? That was all new territory. Still, I knew that if I didn’t push myself here, I’d be back where I started—stuck in a rut, relying on others to bring my vision to life. This time, I was going to be in control. Learning by Doing – Building HalalFinanx with Bolt.new To get HalalFinanx off the ground, I turned to Bolt.new, a product that allowed me to work in a framework even with my limited front-end knowledge. Building this project was intense. I’d spend late nights combing through design guides, trying to make sure the site looked decent and functioned smoothly. It was exhausting, but the work felt real. This wasn’t just a project to show a board or potential investors—it was something I cared about personally, and every element I worked on felt like it added to that sense of fulfilment. Sure, there were plenty of challenges. Frontend work, it turns out, isn’t just about knowing which elements go where—it’s an art form. I struggled with layout, design principles, and even simple user flows. There were days when I’d look at the site and think, “This isn’t working.” But rather than giving up or passing the task to someone else, I forced myself to learn. It was a series of trial and error of building, testing, and iterating. What kept me going was the vision of what HalalFinanx could become, and each small win felt monumental. Making a button work, fixing a colour scheme, aligning content so it made sense—all of these were tiny victories in a larger war. The backend developer in me was learning to appreciate the nuances of frontend work, and it was humbling. The Personal Impact of Creating HalalFinanx This journey with HalalFinanx wasn’t just about building a site it was about redefining what success and fulfilment meant to me. In the search fund and traditional startup world, everything had been about numbers, KPIs, and keeping the right people happy. Here, with HalalFinanx, I was finally creating something with a purpose that resonated with me on a personal level. Building a site to provide accessible Islamic finance information was meaningful, not because of the potential returns or scalability, but because it filled a need I felt deeply. Each piece of content, each design tweak, and each function was geared towards making something simple, clear, and beneficial to anyone seeking this kind of financial guidance. I wasn’t answering to anyone but myself and my users, and that was liberating in a way I hadn’t expected. On a personal level, I found myself rediscovering why I wanted to create in the first place. I wanted to build something that mattered, and HalalFinanx became that for me. Instead of chasing empty metrics, I was now chasing real feedback from real users. Each suggestion and piece of feedback helped me refine the site, making it not just a project, but an evolving resource. For the first time, I was thinking long-term, not about exits or acquisition targets, but about sustainability and relevance. Looking Forward – The Ongoing Journey of HalalFinanx I don’t know where HalalFinanx will be in five years, but I know I’m in it for the long run. This isn’t a project that I’ll drop at the first sign of difficulty or when the next big thing comes along. It’s a genuine part of me now, a blend of my skills, my values, and my aspirations. I’m constantly looking for ways to improve it, from gathering user feedback to exploring new resources and insights to share. This journey taught me that real entrepreneurship isn’t about the numbers on a spreadsheet or the approval of others. It’s about finding something that matters to you, something you’re willing to build from scratch, without shortcuts or compromises. HalalFinanx is still a work in progress, but it’s my work, and that’s what makes it worth every bit of effort.

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Slovenia's hashrate marketplace NiceHash has announced its first Bitcoin conference, NiceHashX, in the historic city of Maribor. The event, scheduled for November 8-9, 2024, arrives at a crucial juncture when India and other emerging markets closely monitor global cryptocurrency developments. The conference marks NiceHash's decade-long journey since its inception by two Slovenian students in 2014. According to industry data, Slovenia has emerged as a notable cryptocurrency hub, second only to Switzerland in blockchain startup density within Europe. This positions the country as a potential model for developing nations exploring cryptocurrency infrastructure. "Slovenia's journey in cryptocurrency adoption offers valuable insights for emerging markets," Vladimir Hozjan, CEO of NiceHash, told Hackernoon in an exclusive interview. "With over 1,000 businesses already accepting Bitcoin payments, Slovenia demonstrates how digital currency integration can function at a national scale." The conference's speaker lineup features prominent blockchain experts, including Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, and CASA CTO Jameson Lopp. Of particular interest to the Indian market are the planned discussions on regulatory frameworks and cryptocurrency adoption in traditional banking systems. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that NiceHash plans to showcase a new Bitcoin payment solution during the conference. This development comes when Indian businesses increasingly explore cryptocurrency payment integrations, despite regulatory uncertainties. Statistical projections reveal that Slovenia's cryptocurrency user base may reach 385,700 by 2028, representing approximately 20% of its population. These adoption rates present interesting parallels for Indian market observers, considering India's growing cryptocurrency user base. The conference agenda spans European Bitcoin adoption strategies, mining operations, and regulatory compliance - topics particularly relevant as India and other Asian markets navigate their cryptocurrency policies. "The regulatory discussions at NiceHashX could provide valuable frameworks for emerging markets," notes a senior cryptocurrency analyst who requested anonymity due to institutional policies. Slovenia's cryptocurrency landscape includes notable initiatives such as BTC City in Ljubljana and the Satoshi monument, demonstrating the country's commitment to blockchain technology. The conference venue, Maribor, hosts numerous businesses already integrating Bitcoin payments, from retail establishments to hospitality services. NiceHash's evolution from a hashrate marketplace to organizing a major Bitcoin conference reflects the broader maturation of cryptocurrency markets. The platform recently launched automated Lightning payouts for miners in 2024, indicating growing sophistication in mining infrastructure. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Slovenia's hashrate marketplace NiceHash has announced its first Bitcoin conference, NiceHashX , in the historic city of Maribor. The event, scheduled for November 8-9, 2024, arrives at a crucial juncture when India and other emerging markets closely monitor global cryptocurrency developments. The conference marks NiceHash's decade-long journey since its inception by two Slovenian students in 2014. According to industry data, Slovenia has emerged as a notable cryptocurrency hub, second only to Switzerland in blockchain startup density within Europe. This positions the country as a potential model for developing nations exploring cryptocurrency infrastructure. NiceHash NiceHashX "Slovenia's journey in cryptocurrency adoption offers valuable insights for emerging markets," Vladimir Hozjan, CEO of NiceHash, told Hackernoon in an exclusive interview. "With over 1,000 businesses already accepting Bitcoin payments, Slovenia demonstrates how digital currency integration can function at a national scale." The conference's speaker lineup features prominent blockchain experts, including Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, and CASA CTO Jameson Lopp. Of particular interest to the Indian market are the planned discussions on regulatory frameworks and cryptocurrency adoption in traditional banking systems. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that NiceHash plans to showcase a new Bitcoin payment solution during the conference. This development comes when Indian businesses increasingly explore cryptocurrency payment integrations, despite regulatory uncertainties. Statistical projections reveal that Slovenia's cryptocurrency user base may reach 385,700 by 2028, representing approximately 20% of its population. These adoption rates present interesting parallels for Indian market observers, considering India's growing cryptocurrency user base. The conference agenda spans European Bitcoin adoption strategies, mining operations, and regulatory compliance - topics particularly relevant as India and other Asian markets navigate their cryptocurrency policies. "The regulatory discussions at NiceHashX could provide valuable frameworks for emerging markets," notes a senior cryptocurrency analyst who requested anonymity due to institutional policies. Slovenia's cryptocurrency landscape includes notable initiatives such as BTC City in Ljubljana and the Satoshi monument, demonstrating the country's commitment to blockchain technology. The conference venue, Maribor, hosts numerous businesses already integrating Bitcoin payments, from retail establishments to hospitality services. NiceHash's evolution from a hashrate marketplace to organizing a major Bitcoin conference reflects the broader maturation of cryptocurrency markets. The platform recently launched automated Lightning payouts for miners in 2024, indicating growing sophistication in mining infrastructure. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program . HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: business blogging program business blogging program

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