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SINGAPORE, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 –  ​​Amidst the market movements, endless parties, and networking drinks, one event stood out during this year’s Token2049: HashKey Capital’s immersive theatre experience, Decode: Legacy. As the week’s events settle, this highly regarded, avant-garde showcase has emerged as a top highlight, setting a new benchmark for how Web3 events should be experienced. A New Standard for Crypto Events Co-hosted by Aethir and CARV, and sponsored by industry heavy-weights dYdX, Mask Network, Decrypt, Coin Metrics, Fenbushi Capital, Flow Traders, DWF Labs and SlowMist, Decode: Legacy took place at Singapore’s historic Raffles Hotel. The event redefined the crypto event format by blending entertainment, education, and cultural reflection into an immersive experience that captured the attention of both crypto natives and newcomers alike. At a time when most events offered the usual formula of cocktails and panels, HashKey Capital identified a need for something different—a way to honor crypto’s rich and colorful past while offering participants a chance to reflect on the broader implications of Web3. According to Deng Chao, CEO of HashKey Capital: "Our objective was to deliver an experience that went beyond the ordinary, immersing attendees in the narrative of crypto’s evolution in a way that felt both tangible and meaningful. Decode: Legacy was more than just an event—it was a journey that underscored the far-reaching influence and potential of blockchain technology." Storytelling and Immersive Experience By focusing on storytelling and creativity, Decode: Legacy transcended the usual conference format. Instead of attending panels or networking drinks, guests were engaged in solving puzzles, interacting with live actors portraying key crypto figures, and discovering how blockchain's potential extends far beyond finance. The show’s finale, featuring a surprise appearance from crypto legend Brock Pierce, added a unique twist that left an indelible mark on attendees. “Decode: Legacy created an engaging environment where problem-solving and collaboration took the spotlight,” said Mark Rydon, Co-Founder and CSO of Aethir. “Aethir was pleased to support the event by providing tools that helped participants work together and navigate the challenges, making it a unique and meaningful way to connect with the community." HashKey Capital’s Role as a Builder As a leading Web3 investor, HashKey Capital is not just backing projects but actively building the ecosystem. By creating a cultural experience that challenges the traditional structure of crypto events, HashKey Capital is addressing the need for more meaningful engagement with the history and significance of the space. Decode: Legacy serves as a refreshing departure from the typical high-energy parties, offering guests a moment to pause and reflect on the future of crypto and blockchain technology. Blending Education and Entertainment Decode: Legacy struck a delicate balance between education and entertainment, offering attendees a low-pressure environment to learn about crypto’s evolution. From Bitcoin’s origins to the most recent innovations, the event provided a unique space to engage with the past, present, and future of digital assets. Attendees left the event not only entertained but enriched with a deeper understanding of the industry’s journey and its potential. Societal Impact and Community Focus In addition to its entertainment value, the event had a philanthropic focus. All proceeds from Decode: Legacy were donated to local charities, underscoring how the crypto industry can contribute to societal benefit. This emphasis on community and impact resonated deeply with participants, showcasing the positive potential of blockchain beyond financial applications. Victor Yu, CARV COO says:\ “It was an event unlike any other. Decode: Legacy not only captivated attendees with its thrilling challenges but also highlighted the collaborative spirit at the heart of the blockchain community. As each team worked together to unlock Satoshi’s Vault, we were reminded that we all play a part in shaping the future of this industry. CARV is proud to have contributed to such a monumental event, where history, innovation, and community came together to create an unforgettable experience.” The Future of Decode: Legacy Following its successful Singapore debut, HashKey Capital is preparing to take Decode: Legacy to the global stage. The immersive event will make its next appearance at major international gatherings, including the Hong Kong Web3 Festival in 2025. Unlike the exclusive invite-only Singapore performance, future events will be open to the public, allowing broader audiences to experience this journey into the heart of crypto history. Stay updated on our social media for more details: <https://x.com/hashkey_capital](https://x.com/hashkey_capital). For partnership inquiries regarding upcoming events, please contact us at capital.communications@hashkey.com. About HashKey Capital HashKey Capital is a global digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, founders and talents advance the blockchain industry. As one of the largest crypto fund managers and being the earliest corporate investor in Ethereum, HashKey Capital has managed over US$1 billion in client assets since its inception. Leveraging its unparalleled expertise, HashKey Capital's venture investments team oversees a diversified portfolio of over 600 pioneering projects across institutional services, infrastructure, data, AI, consumer services/ technology and more. On the liquid funds front, HashKey Capital manages a suite of digital asset products, including an actively managed fund and the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin (3008.HK) and Ether (3009.HK) spot ETFs, which are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). With our deep knowledge across the blockchain ecosystem, HashKey Capital has built a robust network connecting founders, investors, developers, and regulators. This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. SINGAPORE, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 –  ​​Amidst the market movements, endless parties, and networking drinks, one event stood out during this year’s Token2049: HashKey Capital’s immersive theatre experience, Decode: Legacy . As the week’s events settle, this highly regarded, avant-garde showcase has emerged as a top highlight, setting a new benchmark for how Web3 events should be experienced. Decode: Legacy A New Standard for Crypto Events Co-hosted by Aethir and CARV , and sponsored by industry heavy-weights dYdX, Mask Network, Decrypt, Coin Metrics, Fenbushi Capital, Flow Traders, DWF Labs and SlowMist, Decode: Legacy took place at Singapore’s historic Raffles Hotel. The event redefined the crypto event format by blending entertainment, education, and cultural reflection into an immersive experience that captured the attention of both crypto natives and newcomers alike. CARV CARV Decode: Legacy At a time when most events offered the usual formula of cocktails and panels, HashKey Capital identified a need for something different—a way to honor crypto’s rich and colorful past while offering participants a chance to reflect on the broader implications of Web3. According to Deng Chao, CEO of HashKey Capital: "Our objective was to deliver an experience that went beyond the ordinary, immersing attendees in the narrative of crypto’s evolution in a way that felt both tangible and meaningful. Decode: Legacy was more than just an event—it was a journey that underscored the far-reaching influence and potential of blockchain technology." "Our objective was to deliver an experience that went beyond the ordinary, immersing attendees in the narrative of crypto’s evolution in a way that felt both tangible and meaningful. Decode: Legacy was more than just an event—it was a journey that underscored the far-reaching influence and potential of blockchain technology." Storytelling and Immersive Experience Storytelling and Immersive Experience By focusing on storytelling and creativity, Decode: Legacy transcended the usual conference format. Instead of attending panels or networking drinks, guests were engaged in solving puzzles, interacting with live actors portraying key crypto figures, and discovering how blockchain's potential extends far beyond finance. The show’s finale, featuring a surprise appearance from crypto legend Brock Pierce, added a unique twist that left an indelible mark on attendees. Decode: Legacy “Decode: Legacy created an engaging environment where problem-solving and collaboration took the spotlight,” said Mark Rydon, Co-Founder and CSO of Aethir. “Aethir was pleased to support the event by providing tools that helped participants work together and navigate the challenges, making it a unique and meaningful way to connect with the community." “Decode: Legacy created an engaging environment where problem-solving and collaboration took the spotlight,” said Mark Rydon, Co-Founder and CSO of Aethir. “Aethir was pleased to support the event by providing tools that helped participants work together and navigate the challenges, making it a unique and meaningful way to connect with the community." HashKey Capital’s Role as a Builder As a leading Web3 investor, HashKey Capital is not just backing projects but actively building the ecosystem. By creating a cultural experience that challenges the traditional structure of crypto events, HashKey Capital is addressing the need for more meaningful engagement with the history and significance of the space. Decode: Legacy serves as a refreshing departure from the typical high-energy parties, offering guests a moment to pause and reflect on the future of crypto and blockchain technology. Decode: Legacy Blending Education and Entertainment Decode: Legacy struck a delicate balance between education and entertainment, offering attendees a low-pressure environment to learn about crypto’s evolution. From Bitcoin’s origins to the most recent innovations, the event provided a unique space to engage with the past, present, and future of digital assets. Attendees left the event not only entertained but enriched with a deeper understanding of the industry’s journey and its potential. Decode: Legacy Societal Impact and Community Focus In addition to its entertainment value, the event had a philanthropic focus. All proceeds from Decode: Legacy were donated to local charities, underscoring how the crypto industry can contribute to societal benefit. This emphasis on community and impact resonated deeply with participants, showcasing the positive potential of blockchain beyond financial applications. Decode: Legacy Victor Yu, CARV COO says:\ “It was an event unlike any other. Decode: Legacy not only captivated attendees with its thrilling challenges but also highlighted the collaborative spirit at the heart of the blockchain community. As each team worked together to unlock Satoshi’s Vault, we were reminded that we all play a part in shaping the future of this industry. CARV is proud to have contributed to such a monumental event, where history, innovation, and community came together to create an unforgettable experience.” “It was an event unlike any other. Decode: Legacy not only captivated attendees with its thrilling challenges but also highlighted the collaborative spirit at the heart of the blockchain community. As each team worked together to unlock Satoshi’s Vault, we were reminded that we all play a part in shaping the future of this industry. CARV is proud to have contributed to such a monumental event, where history, innovation, and community came together to create an unforgettable experience.” The Future of Decode: Legacy Following its successful Singapore debut, HashKey Capital is preparing to take Decode: Legacy to the global stage. The immersive event will make its next appearance at major international gatherings, including the Hong Kong Web3 Festival in 2025. Unlike the exclusive invite-only Singapore performance, future events will be open to the public, allowing broader audiences to experience this journey into the heart of crypto history. Stay updated on our social media for more details: <https://x.com/hashkey_capital](https://x.com/hashkey_capital) . For partnership inquiries regarding upcoming events, please contact us at capital.communications@hashkey.com . Decode: Legacy <https://x.com/hashkey_capital](https://x.com/hashkey_capital) capital.communications@hashkey.com capital.communications@hashkey.com About HashKey Capital HashKey Capital is a global digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, founders and talents advance the blockchain industry. As one of the largest crypto fund managers and being the earliest corporate investor in Ethereum, HashKey Capital has managed over US$1 billion in client assets since its inception. Leveraging its unparalleled expertise, HashKey Capital's venture investments team oversees a diversified portfolio of over 600 pioneering projects across institutional services, infrastructure, data, AI, consumer services/ technology and more. On the liquid funds front, HashKey Capital manages a suite of digital asset products, including an actively managed fund and the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ( 3008.HK ) and Ether ( 3009.HK ) spot ETFs, which are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). 3008.HK 3008.HK 3009.HK 3009.HK With our deep knowledge across the blockchain ecosystem, HashKey Capital has built a robust network connecting founders, investors, developers, and regulators. This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here here

HashKey Capital Redefines Crypto Events With Decode: Legacy, Paying Homage To Crypto’s History

HashKey Capital تعيد تعريف أحداث العملات المشفرة من خلال Decode: Legacy، تكريمًا لتاريخ العملات المشفرة

HashKey Capital redefinira kripto događaje pomoću dekodiranja: naslijeđe, odajući počast historiji kripto

HashKey Capital definiert Krypto-Events mit Decode: Legacy neu und zollt der Krypto-Geschichte Tribut

HashKey Capital redefine los eventos criptográficos con Decode: Legacy, rindiendo homenaje a la historia de las criptomonedas

HashKey Capital määrittelee kryptotapahtumat uudelleen käyttämällä Decode: Legacy, kunnioitusta krypton historiaa

हैशकी कैपिटल ने डिकोड: लिगेसी के साथ क्रिप्टो इवेंट्स को फिर से परिभाषित किया, क्रिप्टो के इतिहास को श्रद्धांजलि दी

A HashKey Capital újradefiniálja a kriptográfiai eseményeket a Decode: Legacy, tisztelegve a kriptográfiai történelem előtt

HashKey Capital が Decode: Legacy で暗号通貨イベントを再定義し、暗号通貨の歴史に敬意を表す

HashKey Capital крипто окуяларын декоддоо менен кайра аныктайт: мурас, крипто тарыхына таазим кылуу

HashKey Capital E définir lisusu ba événements ya Crypto na Décode: Legacy, Kopesa Homage Na Histoire Ya Crypto

HashKey Capital redefinuje krypto udalosti pomocou Decode: Legacy, vzdáva hold histórii kryptomien

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SINGAPORE - 9:00PM, September 24, 2024 — The Open Art, hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society and co-hosted by CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud, attracted over 11,280 registered attendees—the highest number of registered attendees during Token2049 Week in Singapore. Held on September 19 at the National Gallery Singapore, one of the most prestigious venues in the country, the event saw thousands of people gathered to explore the latest innovations shaping the TON ecosystem. The event underscored the growing influence of the TON ecosystem with over 60 partners from across Web3 collaborating to showcase its potential through live discussions, keynotes, and networking sessions. Recognized as a driving force for Web3 mass adoption, the TON ecosystem continues to push the boundaries of innovation despite the market's volatility. “We at TONX are deeply committed to fostering a culture of innovation within the TON ecosystem. By bringing together thousands of attendees across APAC and beyond, we’re not only pushing the boundaries of what's possible but also highlighting the power of our SuperApp ecosystem and the new economy,” said Wego, Co-Founder of TONX. Attendees were treated to an immersive experience featuring The Open Art-themed event design and merchandise. Every detail was meticulously crafted to reflect the values the TON ecosystem stands for—freedom of expression, creativity, and innovation. “We’re proud to have hosted the largest side event at Token2049, setting another milestone for Blum,” said Vladimir Smerkis, CMO and Co-founder of Blum. “While we operate fully online, there's a unique value of in-person gatherings. This time, unlike April when Blum launched, TON and Telegram were the clear focus, dominating conversations throughout the whole conference period. Sign of times.” 35+ Web3 Leaders Share Visionary Insights on the Future of the TON Ecosystem The event began with the iconic TONX paper airplane ceremony led by Steve Yun, President of TON Foundation; Wego, Co-Founder of TONX; Gleb Kostarev, CEO of Blum; and Ekin Tuna, Co-Founder of TON Society. The main stage featured opening remarks from Gleb Kostarev, Co-Founder of Blum, followed by keynotes from Wego, Ekin Tuna, Leonard (Co-Founder of All At Once), Ian W. (Co-Founder of TON Ventures), and Eefy Lin (Web3 Solution Architect at Google Cloud). Paul Li, Co-Founder of TonBit, shared TON’s First CTF Challenge to the participants. One of the event’s highlights was a fireside chat between TM Lee, Co-Founder of CoinGecko, and Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-Founder of TONX, where they discussed the evolution and future of blockchain technology. Another key panel was the discussion between the Co-Founders of Blum, Catizen, TONX, and TON Society on both the opportunities and challenges within the TON ecosystem and the broader Web3 space. Main stage talks concluded with a special presentation by Sam from Jambo Phone. Side Stage Panels and Highlights The side stage kicked off with "TON Security Unveiled," a critical discussion on security in the TON ecosystem, featuring Norbert (Global Growth at Nubit) and Luis (Co-Founder of TonBit), moderated by Maeveknows (Co-Founder of Pukecast). Following this was a fireside chat between Jakob Palmstierna (President & CBO of GSR) and Suji Yan (Co-Founder of Mask Network) was moderated by Andi (Growth Lead of BlockMedia). The program continued with a keynote by Lemon (Co-Founder of UTonic). Following this was the DeFi panel, "Harnessing the Power of DeFi on TON," which brought together Ping Chen (Core Contributor at BeaverLand), Joshua (Head of Growth & Partnerships at Tradoor), Pang Xue Kai (Founder & CEO of ForU AI), and Keer Lau (CSO of Orbiter Finance). The panel speakers discussed how DeFi is being leveraged within the TON ecosystem. The Open Art Interactive and VIP Experiences The Open Art offered attendees a variety of interactive experiences. Booths from participating partners showcased their projects and gave exciting surprises to attendees. The Open Art VIP attendees enjoyed exclusive fast-pass access, allowing them to skip the lines and engage directly with the Web3 community. VIP attendees also received limited-edition wearable art and tote bags inspired by the event's theme of freedom of expression. Beyond the booths, the attendees enjoyed The Open Art’s dedicated game area where there were games such as an air hockey table and table football. Light snacks and beverages were also available throughout the event, allowing attendees to recharge in a casual setting. The Open Art Event Sponsors And Partners The Open Art was made possible by the generous support of its partners. The event was hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, with CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud as co-hosts. The Gold Sponsors for the event included Catizen, Nubit, IoTeX, The Open Forest, CloudMile, ForuAI, OpenTorch, Tradoor, GGI, and UTonic. The Silver Sponsors were GSR, Yuliverse, Televerse, Beaverland, Orbiter Finance, Duckchain, Duckcoop, PrivateAI, TON Polling, Bitget Wallet, and Miss W. Key partnerships also included MPost as the Strategic Partner, MVL/TADA as the Trip Partner, and Jambo as the Phone Partner. The VC Partners for The Open Art were SNZ, Summer Ventures, TON Ventures, EVG, DFG, and JSquare. The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt by Blum and TONX (TONX) The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt by Blum and TONX The Open Art featured the exciting The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt (TOA ID), hosted by Blum and TONX. Participants get a chance to win up to 10,000 USDT by minting a TOA ID, creating a Blum account, and completing at least one quest from any of the 12 participating projects. Participating projects include: Blum, WONTON, All At Once, Yuliverse, QuackQuack, Tradoor, Beaverland, MVL Chain, JamboPhone, ForU AI, Ton AI, and DUCKS. The Open Art by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, has cemented its place as a defining event of Token2049 Week, bringing together over 11,000 registered attendees, 60+ partners, and 35+ industry leaders to share visionary insights on the future of the growing TON ecosystem. About The Open Art ​​The Open Art, hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society during Token2049, is an event where attendees get to immerse in a night where innovation meets freedom of expression. Set within the prestigious National Gallery Singapore, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in live discussions and gain exclusive insights into Blum, TONX, and TON Society initiatives. About TONX TONX is the cornerstone that empowers builders to scale applications with Telegram and TON. As the pioneering partner of TON, TONX offers an open platform that connects developers, investors, and users to shape the new economy. Their acclaimed TON Hacker House in 2024 fueled a wave of innovative Web3 projects. TONX API, a key product of TONX, is the driving force behind the 950 million-user Web3 SuperApp ecosystem.Website | X | Telegram | TONX Event X | TONX Event Telegram | TONX blog | Build on TONX API About Blum Blum is a decentralized exchange on Telegram and beyond, offering access to tokens from centralized and decentralized exchanges, along with simplified derivatives trading—all within one app. Specializing in trading memecoins and new tokens, Blum features a unique memepad for launching new meme-based projects and incorporates gamified mechanics to enhance user engagement. Just like a flower in bloom, Blum represents the potential and beauty in the world of crypto.​Telegram | X | Instagram | Youtube About TON Society TON Society is a grassroots global movement supporting the TON community with growth systems and events. It creates local activists and engaged communities dedicated to using blockchain technology as a positive force for change. Operating across nine hubs in regions including CIS, Asia, Europe, SEA, and the Middle East, TON Society hosts up to 16 online and offline events monthly. TON Society Hong Kong is the only official Chinese-speaking community within the TON ecosystem, providing users with the fastest way to explore and engage with TON by connecting builders and enthusiasts.​TON Society X | TON Society Hong Kong X About CoinGecko CoinGecko is the world’s largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, tracking 14,000+ crypto assets across 1,000+ exchanges globally. It provides a comprehensive 360-degree view of the market and empowers users with actionable insights.Website | X About ​All At Once All At Once is a next-gen Triple-A game on TON, inspired by Clash Royale. With over 600K players in one month and 50K+ daily active users, All At Once delivers an immersive and rewarding experience. As a Top 14 Finalist in the “TON Hackathon: Code Summer” at ABS 2024, it promises endless value beyond traditional card games. Website | Join Game | X About TonBit TonBit is an early builder and security expert in the TON ecosystem. Supported by TONX, it is dedicated to providing security audits for TON ecosystem. TonBit is a sub-brand of BitsLab.Website | Get the TON Security Report 2024 | X For press inquiries, please contact: CC Chen | hello@tonx.tg This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. SINGAPORE - 9:00PM, September 24, 2024 — The Open Art, hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society and co-hosted by CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud, attracted over 11,280 registered attendees—the highest number of registered attendees during Token2049 Week in Singapore. Held on September 19 at the National Gallery Singapore, one of the most prestigious venues in the country, the event saw thousands of people gathered to explore the latest innovations shaping the TON ecosystem. The event underscored the growing influence of the TON ecosystem with over 60 partners from across Web3 collaborating to showcase its potential through live discussions, keynotes, and networking sessions. Recognized as a driving force for Web3 mass adoption, the TON ecosystem continues to push the boundaries of innovation despite the market's volatility. “We at TONX are deeply committed to fostering a culture of innovation within the TON ecosystem. By bringing together thousands of attendees across APAC and beyond, we’re not only pushing the boundaries of what's possible but also highlighting the power of our SuperApp ecosystem and the new economy,” said Wego, Co-Founder of TONX. “We at TONX are deeply committed to fostering a culture of innovation within the TON ecosystem. By bringing together thousands of attendees across APAC and beyond, we’re not only pushing the boundaries of what's possible but also highlighting the power of our SuperApp ecosystem and the new economy,” said Wego, Co-Founder of TONX. Attendees were treated to an immersive experience featuring The Open Art-themed event design and merchandise. Every detail was meticulously crafted to reflect the values the TON ecosystem stands for—freedom of expression, creativity, and innovation. “We’re proud to have hosted the largest side event at Token2049, setting another milestone for Blum,” said Vladimir Smerkis, CMO and Co-founder of Blum. “While we operate fully online, there's a unique value of in-person gatherings. This time, unlike April when Blum launched, TON and Telegram were the clear focus, dominating conversations throughout the whole conference period. Sign of times.” “We’re proud to have hosted the largest side event at Token2049, setting another milestone for Blum,” said Vladimir Smerkis, CMO and Co-founder of Blum. “While we operate fully online, there's a unique value of in-person gatherings. This time, unlike April when Blum launched, TON and Telegram were the clear focus, dominating conversations throughout the whole conference period. Sign of times.” 35+ Web3 Leaders Share Visionary Insights on the Future of the TON Ecosystem 35+ Web3 Leaders Share Visionary Insights on the Future of the TON Ecosystem The event began with the iconic TONX paper airplane ceremony led by Steve Yun, President of TON Foundation; Wego, Co-Founder of TONX; Gleb Kostarev, CEO of Blum; and Ekin Tuna, Co-Founder of TON Society. The main stage featured opening remarks from Gleb Kostarev, Co-Founder of Blum, followed by keynotes from Wego, Ekin Tuna, Leonard (Co-Founder of All At Once), Ian W. (Co-Founder of TON Ventures), and Eefy Lin (Web3 Solution Architect at Google Cloud). Paul Li, Co-Founder of TonBit, shared TON’s First CTF Challenge to the participants. One of the event’s highlights was a fireside chat between TM Lee, Co-Founder of CoinGecko, and Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-Founder of TONX, where they discussed the evolution and future of blockchain technology. Another key panel was the discussion between the Co-Founders of Blum, Catizen, TONX, and TON Society on both the opportunities and challenges within the TON ecosystem and the broader Web3 space. Main stage talks concluded with a special presentation by Sam from Jambo Phone. Side Stage Panels and Highlights Side Stage Panels and Highlights The side stage kicked off with "TON Security Unveiled," a critical discussion on security in the TON ecosystem, featuring Norbert (Global Growth at Nubit) and Luis (Co-Founder of TonBit), moderated by Maeveknows (Co-Founder of Pukecast). Following this was a fireside chat between Jakob Palmstierna (President & CBO of GSR) and Suji Yan (Co-Founder of Mask Network) was moderated by Andi (Growth Lead of BlockMedia). The program continued with a keynote by Lemon (Co-Founder of UTonic). Following this was the DeFi panel, "Harnessing the Power of DeFi on TON," which brought together Ping Chen (Core Contributor at BeaverLand), Joshua (Head of Growth & Partnerships at Tradoor), Pang Xue Kai (Founder & CEO of ForU AI), and Keer Lau (CSO of Orbiter Finance). The panel speakers discussed how DeFi is being leveraged within the TON ecosystem. The Open Art Interactive and VIP Experiences The Open Art Interactive and VIP Experiences The Open Art offered attendees a variety of interactive experiences. Booths from participating partners showcased their projects and gave exciting surprises to attendees. The Open Art VIP attendees enjoyed exclusive fast-pass access, allowing them to skip the lines and engage directly with the Web3 community. VIP attendees also received limited-edition wearable art and tote bags inspired by the event's theme of freedom of expression. Beyond the booths, the attendees enjoyed The Open Art’s dedicated game area where there were games such as an air hockey table and table football. Light snacks and beverages were also available throughout the event, allowing attendees to recharge in a casual setting. The Open Art Event Sponsors And Partners The Open Art was made possible by the generous support of its partners. The event was hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, with CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud as co-hosts. The Gold Sponsors for the event included Catizen, Nubit, IoTeX, The Open Forest, CloudMile, ForuAI, OpenTorch, Tradoor, GGI, and UTonic. The Silver Sponsors were GSR, Yuliverse, Televerse, Beaverland, Orbiter Finance, Duckchain, Duckcoop, PrivateAI, TON Polling, Bitget Wallet, and Miss W. Key partnerships also included MPost as the Strategic Partner, MVL/TADA as the Trip Partner, and Jambo as the Phone Partner. The VC Partners for The Open Art were SNZ, Summer Ventures, TON Ventures, EVG, DFG, and JSquare. The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt by Blum and TONX (TONX) The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt by Blum and TONX The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt by Blum and TONX The Open Art featured the exciting The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt (TOA ID), hosted by Blum and TONX. Participants get a chance to win up to 10,000 USDT by minting a TOA ID, creating a Blum account, and completing at least one quest from any of the 12 participating projects. Participating projects include: Blum, WONTON, All At Once, Yuliverse, QuackQuack, Tradoor, Beaverland, MVL Chain, JamboPhone, ForU AI, Ton AI, and DUCKS. The Open Art by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, has cemented its place as a defining event of Token2049 Week, bringing together over 11,000 registered attendees, 60+ partners, and 35+ industry leaders to share visionary insights on the future of the growing TON ecosystem. About The Open Art ​​The Open Art, hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society during Token2049, is an event where attendees get to immerse in a night where innovation meets freedom of expression. Set within the prestigious National Gallery Singapore, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in live discussions and gain exclusive insights into Blum, TONX, and TON Society initiatives. About TONX TONX is the cornerstone that empowers builders to scale applications with Telegram and TON. As the pioneering partner of TON, TONX offers an open platform that connects developers, investors, and users to shape the new economy. Their acclaimed TON Hacker House in 2024 fueled a wave of innovative Web3 projects. TONX API, a key product of TONX, is the driving force behind the 950 million-user Web3 SuperApp ecosystem. Website | X | Telegram | TONX Event X | TONX Event Telegram | TONX blog | Build on TONX API Website X Telegram TONX Event X TONX Event Telegram TONX blog Build on TONX API About Blum Blum is a decentralized exchange on Telegram and beyond, offering access to tokens from centralized and decentralized exchanges, along with simplified derivatives trading—all within one app. Specializing in trading memecoins and new tokens, Blum features a unique memepad for launching new meme-based projects and incorporates gamified mechanics to enhance user engagement. Just like a flower in bloom, Blum represents the potential and beauty in the world of crypto. ​ Telegram | X | Instagram | Youtube Telegram X Instagram Youtube About TON Society TON Society is a grassroots global movement supporting the TON community with growth systems and events. It creates local activists and engaged communities dedicated to using blockchain technology as a positive force for change. Operating across nine hubs in regions including CIS, Asia, Europe, SEA, and the Middle East, TON Society hosts up to 16 online and offline events monthly. TON Society Hong Kong is the only official Chinese-speaking community within the TON ecosystem, providing users with the fastest way to explore and engage with TON by connecting builders and enthusiasts. ​ TON Society X | TON Society Hong Kong X TON Society X TON Society Hong Kong X About CoinGecko CoinGecko is the world’s largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, tracking 14,000+ crypto assets across 1,000+ exchanges globally. It provides a comprehensive 360-degree view of the market and empowers users with actionable insights. Website | X Website X About ​All At Once All At Once is a next-gen Triple-A game on TON, inspired by Clash Royale. With over 600K players in one month and 50K+ daily active users, All At Once delivers an immersive and rewarding experience. As a Top 14 Finalist in the “TON Hackathon: Code Summer” at ABS 2024, it promises endless value beyond traditional card games. Website | Join Game | X Website Join Game X About TonBit TonBit is an early builder and security expert in the TON ecosystem. Supported by TONX, it is dedicated to providing security audits for TON ecosystem. TonBit is a sub-brand of BitsLab. Website | Get the TON Security Report 2024 | X Website Get the TON Security Report 2024 X For press inquiries, please contact: CC Chen | hello@tonx.tg This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here

The Open Art By Blum, TONX, and TON Society Draws 11,280+ Registered Attendees

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HONG KONG, Hong Kong, June 20th, 2024, Chainwire/-- Zeek has completed a USD 3M seed funding round from investors including OKX Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Mask Network


Zeek will be changing the way social collaboration works in SocialFi through the use of reputation mechanisms


The Tier-0 Genesis NFT collection, limited to 250, will be dropped later this month Zeek, a decentralized collaboration network for on-chain social bounty and reputation, has successfully completed a USD 3M seed funding round ahead of its official launch in July. Investors include OKX Ventures (as part of its strategic investment in Everest Venture Group’s consumer-oriented products, which includes Zeek), Animoca Brands, Mask Network, Arche Fund, Summer Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, Aspen Digital, CatcherVC, Panony, Spacebar, Hardbank and super angels including Jason Kam of Folius Ventures, Ivan Li of Comma3 Ventures and Donny Chi of WeMade. “Backing the Zeek team resonates with our goal of supporting bold founders in building the future of the open internet, and it is definitely an exciting opportunity to participate in the nascent growth of something new in the SocialFi space. Our confidence in the team's vision and execution capabilities strengthens our commitment to helping their growth,” said Thanh Le, the Founder of Ninety Eight. “We see significant potential in consumer-oriented initiatives like Zeek that blend real use cases with gamified experiences in social and gaming contexts. Zeek's decentralized collaboration economy promotes organic collaboration through on-chain bounties. By monetizing the idle value of social networks and personal skills, it creates new opportunities for all participants. We are confident that this will make disruptive technologies accessible and enjoyable for mainstream audiences,” said Suji Yan, the Founder & CEO of Mask Network In the world of Web3, users are constantly encouraged to do their due diligence before trusting a person, platform, or any information they see, which is easier said than done. Zeek aims to solve this through its on-chain reputation construct, recognizing users who create value through social collaboration. Powered by OpenSocial Protocol, Zeek is a social network that allows users to unlock the value of their intelligence, network, access, and time through on-chain social bounty mechanics and reputation called Wish and Rizz. Social value is created as users create and participate in ‘Wishes’, which can be applied for different purposes, whether to seek out information and insight or expand your network and connections. Users will then be able to gain ‘Rizz’ through contributions and engagements in the network, which will naturally construct a social reputation layer for everyone and act as an on-chain recognition of the social value the user creates. ‘Rizz’ is an embodiment of karma whereby the more you give, the more you should be given in forms of economic incentive and measurable influence. Zeek's product and token are designed to foster such collaboration and construction of on-chain reputation. With Zeek, users will be able to check the reliability of a person based on the reputation they have built, creating a whole new way to enforce trust in the Web3 world. “The future of SocialFi is to create new social economies through the financialization of existing social behaviors and hence, we have built Zeek as we believe the endgame of SocialFi is the reputation layer, which bridges the gap between social influence and on-chain identities,” said Angus Ko, CEO of Zeek. Zeek is anticipated to officially launch in July, with its Private Beta running from the present until the launch date. Currently, users are able to pre-register via their X and Discord accounts here. Additionally, Zeek’s Tier-0 Genesis NFT collection, limited to 250, will be dropped later this month. About Zeek Zeek is a decentralized collaboration economy incentivizing reputation, and powered by innovative social bounty mechanics called ‘Wishes’. Individual behaviors and engagements contribute to the construction of a reputation layer called ‘Rizz’, which can be monetized and utilized to gauge credibility, reliability, and influence. Twitter | Website Contact PR Manager Kelvin Yeo Everest Ventures Group kelvin.yeo@evg.co This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here, HONG KONG, Hong Kong, June 20th, 2024, Chainwire/-- Zeek has completed a USD 3M seed funding round from investors including OKX Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Mask Network Zeek will be changing the way social collaboration works in SocialFi through the use of reputation mechanisms The Tier-0 Genesis NFT collection, limited to 250, will be dropped later this month Zeek has completed a USD 3M seed funding round from investors including OKX Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Mask Network Zeek has completed a USD 3M seed funding round from investors including OKX Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Mask Network Zeek will be changing the way social collaboration works in SocialFi through the use of reputation mechanisms Zeek will be changing the way social collaboration works in SocialFi through the use of reputation mechanisms The Tier-0 Genesis NFT collection, limited to 250, will be dropped later this month The Tier-0 Genesis NFT collection, limited to 250, will be dropped later this month Zeek, a decentralized collaboration network for on-chain social bounty and reputation, has successfully completed a USD 3M seed funding round ahead of its official launch in July. Investors include OKX Ventures (as part of its strategic investment in Everest Venture Group’s consumer-oriented products, which includes Zeek), Animoca Brands, Mask Network, Arche Fund, Summer Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, Aspen Digital, CatcherVC, Panony, Spacebar, Hardbank and super angels including Jason Kam of Folius Ventures, Ivan Li of Comma3 Ventures and Donny Chi of WeMade. “Backing the Zeek team resonates with our goal of supporting bold founders in building the future of the open internet, and it is definitely an exciting opportunity to participate in the nascent growth of something new in the SocialFi space. Our confidence in the team's vision and execution capabilities strengthens our commitment to helping their growth,” said Thanh Le, the Founder of Ninety Eight. “Backing the Zeek team resonates with our goal of supporting bold founders in building the future of the open internet, and it is definitely an exciting opportunity to participate in the nascent growth of something new in the SocialFi space. Our confidence in the team's vision and execution capabilities strengthens our commitment to helping their growth,” said Thanh Le, the Founder of Ninety Eight. “We see significant potential in consumer-oriented initiatives like Zeek that blend real use cases with gamified experiences in social and gaming contexts. Zeek's decentralized collaboration economy promotes organic collaboration through on-chain bounties. By monetizing the idle value of social networks and personal skills, it creates new opportunities for all participants. We are confident that this will make disruptive technologies accessible and enjoyable for mainstream audiences,” said Suji Yan, the Founder & CEO of Mask Network “We see significant potential in consumer-oriented initiatives like Zeek that blend real use cases with gamified experiences in social and gaming contexts. Zeek's decentralized collaboration economy promotes organic collaboration through on-chain bounties. By monetizing the idle value of social networks and personal skills, it creates new opportunities for all participants. We are confident that this will make disruptive technologies accessible and enjoyable for mainstream audiences,” said Suji Yan, the Founder & CEO of Mask Network In the world of Web3, users are constantly encouraged to do their due diligence before trusting a person, platform, or any information they see, which is easier said than done. Zeek aims to solve this through its on-chain reputation construct, recognizing users who create value through social collaboration. Powered by OpenSocial Protocol, Zeek is a social network that allows users to unlock the value of their intelligence, network, access, and time through on-chain social bounty mechanics and reputation called Wish and Rizz. Social value is created as users create and participate in ‘Wishes’, which can be applied for different purposes, whether to seek out information and insight or expand your network and connections. Users will then be able to gain ‘Rizz’ through contributions and engagements in the network, which will naturally construct a social reputation layer for everyone and act as an on-chain recognition of the social value the user creates. ‘Rizz’ is an embodiment of karma whereby the more you give, the more you should be given in forms of economic incentive and measurable influence. Zeek's product and token are designed to foster such collaboration and construction of on-chain reputation. With Zeek, users will be able to check the reliability of a person based on the reputation they have built, creating a whole new way to enforce trust in the Web3 world. “The future of SocialFi is to create new social economies through the financialization of existing social behaviors and hence, we have built Zeek as we believe the endgame of SocialFi is the reputation layer, which bridges the gap between social influence and on-chain identities,” said Angus Ko, CEO of Zeek. “The future of SocialFi is to create new social economies through the financialization of existing social behaviors and hence, we have built Zeek as we believe the endgame of SocialFi is the reputation layer, which bridges the gap between social influence and on-chain identities,” said Angus Ko, CEO of Zeek. Zeek is anticipated to officially launch in July, with its Private Beta running from the present until the launch date. Currently, users are able to pre-register via their X and Discord accounts here . Additionally, Zeek’s Tier-0 Genesis NFT collection, limited to 250, will be dropped later this month. here here About Zeek Zeek is a decentralized collaboration economy incentivizing reputation, and powered by innovative social bounty mechanics called ‘Wishes’. Individual behaviors and engagements contribute to the construction of a reputation layer called ‘Rizz’, which can be monetized and utilized to gauge credibility, reliability, and influence. Twitter | Website Twitter Twitter Website Website Contact PR Manager Kelvin Yeo Everest Ventures Group kelvin.yeo@evg.co 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

Zeek Raises USD 3M Seed Funding To Reinvent Social Reputation In Web3

2023 has been a somewhat slow year for . There are fewer investments because of the liquidity crunch, and VCs have a lower appetite for risk because of rising interest rates. Web3 While there have been in the past few weeks, it is undeniable that the spate of investment in Web3 products has reduced from its 2021 peaks. This slowdown in investments has also contributed to the liquidity crunch in crypto as well. encouraging signs Despite this, interesting and exciting projects are still receiving funding from VCs. In this article, we will be taking a look at the top 5 Web3 investments in the first quarter of 2023. The projects on this list have recently received millions of dollars in funding from DWF Labs. Despite the current liquidity crunch in crypto, DWF Labs has doled out over a hundred and fifty million in funding in the first quarter of 2023 alone. This means they are one of the — or perhaps the this year. It all goes to show just how much faith the firm has in the future of crypto and DeFi projects. most — active venture capitalist in DeFi However, it's important to know that access to investment isn't a guarantee of success. The companies listed below might eventually fail despite the investment in them. That's because crypto is going through a trying time, and the projects that will survive this will be very special indeed crypto winter Synthetix SNX The first project on this list is Synthetix. Synthetix is a decentralized liquidity layer on Ethereum and Optimism. Over the years, Optimism has served as a backend for some of the most innovative projects in DeFi. Over the past two to three years, Synthetix has displayed extraordinarily deep liquidity and composability. Despite the crypto ecosystem experiencing the worst liquidity crunch ever, Synthetix has remained standing. This has put it in the right position to power products like Lyra, Polynomial, and Kwenta. With Synthetix’s liquidity network, dApps now can offer their users a lot of financial derivatives with low slippage, low fees, and exciting use cases. All of these have made Synthetix an attractive option for VC funding. In late March 2023, the project entered into a partnership worth with DWF Labs. The value of the partnership shows just how much the market believes in Synthetix and just how far the project can grow. $20 million As part of the funding deal with DWF Labs, the firm will concentrate on integrating Synthetix’s perpetual futures into DWF Lab’s business as a part of the funding deal. The deal will also seek to improve Synthetix’s liquidity across both centralized and decentralized platforms. Yield Guild Games YGG Yield Guild Games (YGG) is the world’s first and biggest web3 gaming guild where players can enrich themselves as they find their community, discover games, and level up together. YGG is the first gaming guild in Web3 to give these opportunities to average gamers. Over the past three years, the guild has only grown stronger and has gotten even more members. The guild empowers its community to build its Metaverse résumé through initiatives such as Web3 Metaversity in partnership with Nas Academy, and the achievement-driven community token distribution protocol, Guild Advancement Program (GAP). YGG is also focused on supporting the burgeoning competitive web3 esports scene and has its own team of elite esports players, called YGG Elite, who have been competing and winning in various web3 game tournaments across the world. In the middle of February 2023, YGG announced its new venture arm, YGG Ventures with to support web3, gaming studios, and the blockchain gaming infrastructure. According to Beryl Li, the co-founder of YGG, the fundraising came at a perfect time because the Web3 winter had bottomed out. Currently, YGG is backed by the biggest investors in crypto – a16z, DWF Labs, BITKRAFT, Delphi Digital, Animoca Brands, Polygon, Mechanism Capital, and ParaFi Capital among others. intentions to raise US$75 million Mask Network MASK The Mask Network is no newcomer to the Web3 scene as the network has been live since 2017. Today, the network is a leader in the emerging decentralized social network scene. And that scene is only growing, especially as fears and uncertainties around traditional social media companies like Twitter continue to grow. Mask Network is also one of the earliest community members of the Bluesky protocol, the decentralized social network founded by Jack Dorsey. The network also maintains the most active instances of Mastodon and is looking to expand even faster. Over the last seven years, the Mask Network has accumulated over a hundred million dollars in funding. This is proof of the viability of the Mask idea, and it shows exactly why the network’s backers continue to back it. In the middle of January 2023 in the Mask Network by purchasing five million dollars’ worth of Mask tokens. DWF Labs invested According to DWF Labs, this investment would be used to continue expanding the network and strengthening the emerging decentralized social media scene. Since Mask Network is arguably the leader of this subsystem it just makes sense more investment in the project would lead to even further growth. Conflux CFX Conflux CFX is the only regulatory-compliant blockchain in China, which gives it a unique market advantage in the region. In the past year or so, the chain has experienced enormous growth. For example, the Chinese answer to Instagram, Xiaohongshu, has integrated with the network to create a permissionless mainnet. Now, Xiaohonghsu allows users to display their NFTs on their profiles as a result of this integration. Another example of the growth that Conflux CFX is experiencing can be seen in its integration with China Telecom, China’s second-largest wireless carrier. China Telecom has now partnered with Conflux to develop blockchain-enabled SIM cards. This will increase the adoption of Web3 technology in the long run. Interestingly, the market has responded rather gleefully to the strides Conflux CFX has been taking. Despite being in a crypto winter, the blockchain’s native coin has increased its value by since the beginning of 2023. And there is no sign it is slowing down. more than x10 Conflux CFX has not only seen rapid improvements in its market cap since 2023, but it has also drawn the attention of VCs. DWF Labs recently of the network’s native token after signing an investment agreement with it. That made the network one of the very few projects receiving millions of dollars in funding in 2023. bought about $10 million Flare FLR Flare (FLR) is an EVM-based layer 1 chain created to provide developers with decentralized access to data from off-chain sources like other blockchains and the internet. The goal of the chain is to enable the creation of blockchain applications that are more useful to more people through access to real-world data. Developers can use the chain’s data acquisition protocols for building bridges, cross-chain messaging, innovative DeFi products linked to real-world triggers, and other such tools which might not have been previously possible to build in a decentralized way. In 2021, Flare FLR raised about $11 million from its seed round. This investment went into propelling the network, and now it has built a network that is fast, secure, low fee, and with very little carbon footprint. In the first quarter of 2023, DWF Labs made a move to expand this network by investing an undisclosed amount in the network. The hope is that this new investment will help the network build new use cases and monetization models. Fetch.AI Fetch.ai is a platform that powers decentralized applications with AI capabilities. Today, Fetch.ai is arguably one of the few projects in Web3 trying to power innovation through AI. The project creates what it calls smart agents that help builders act on behalf of humans and organizations. It also has an AI service that automates decentralized machine learning. The goal of Fetch.ai is to create a decentralized system that has a limited need for user interaction and intermediaries. This will reduce costs and increase operational efficiency as well. To Fectch.ai, the only way to build this network of automated agents is through comprehensive machine learning. Through this, the project will be able to build stronger agents that will be able to perform even more complex machine logic on their own. At the end of March 2023, DWF Labs worth about $40 million. The goal of the partnership is to support the development and deployment of AI agents through Fetch.ai. The investment will also support the research and development needed to give AI agents an even stronger use case in Web3. announced a strategic partnership with Fetch.ai The one thing these investments in Web3 have shown is that there is still a lot of faith among investors in the underlying principles of decentralized technology. That faith may just be what Web3 needs to power through its current liquidity crisis.

Top 6 Web3 Investments in the First Quarter of 2023

Moonshot Commons, a global Generation-Z Web3 builder community backed by 10+ top-tier investors, successfully concluded its winter hackathon themed “Rethink, Restate, and Recharge.” The winter hackathon was the 7th Hackathon that Moonshot Commons has hosted, as the Web3 builder community celebrates its second anniversary in January. Speaking on the occasion, the founding team said, “even amidst crypto winter, Moonshot is still determined to support smart, scrappy, and globally-minded builders, founders, and researchers in the crypto space.” More than 1000 participants, in 216 teams, building in fields such as infrastructure, SocialFi, open finance, and DAO tooling responded, resulting in 22 projects being crowned and demo-ed their projects to 50+ participating VCs and receiving credits and prizes from sponsors and partners like , , , , , , and . All of them also have the opportunity to receive post-hackathon incubation support as batch 5 members of Moonshot’s founder community. KCC Mask Network Mirror World Chainbase Signum Capital UOB Vnetures AWS From Team Selection to Apollo Demo Day The Hackathon was conducted in three weeks - from Dec. 19, 2022, to Jan. 9, 2023. Starting with opening addresses from speakers including partner Xing Liu, CEO Evan Shapiro, Professor Kani Chen, and Founder Suji during the event inauguration, hackers were provided with “closed-door workshops” led by industry mentors, cohort office hours organized by Moonshot community members, and personalized pitch preparation sessions supported by top-tier investors. On Jan. 14, 2023, 22 teams were selected to enter the final battlefield “Apollo Demo Day” and showcased their creativity and innovation to 50+ VCs, funds, and media companies from across the globe. Sequoia China Mina Protocol HKUST Mask Network Unlike many hackathons which are usually backed by a single sponsor and require hackers to only build on the sponsored network, Moonshot's biannual hackathons aim to provide an open platform for Web3 project development and thus do not limit participants to a specific chain. The founding team believes that it is far more important to onboard the next generation of developers to the Web3 world rather than fight over which chain they build on or which solution they adopt to accelerate project growth. Kevin, the Founder of Moonshot Commons, expands upon the team’s vision to Hackernoon: “According to a , the number of monthly active Web3 developers reached over 23,300 as of December 2022, compared to over 20 million Web2 developers in the world. Through our hackathons and other initiatives, we want to break down the barriers for Web2 developers and establish Moonshot as the gateway to the Web3 world.” Jan. 16 report from Electric Capital One way that Moonshot supports participating projects is by hosting “closed-door workshops” led by industry mentors. This winter, Moonshot saw strong and active engagement from its founder community and brought 30 of them to interact with fellow hackers live. Sample topics and speakers include: “Cold start and GTM strategies for Web3 applications” by Founder Charles Galxe “Product design of Web3 decentralized application layer” by Founder Chess Quest3 “Opportunities and applications of zero-knowledge proof” by Co-Founder Victor Manta Network “The future and opportunities of the Move ecosystem” by Founder Wendy Momentum Safe “The spread of Web3 innovation in a decentralized world” by Founder Wu Xiao ChainIDE “Web3 community building and marketing promotion” by Founder Wilson Cyberconnect Following three weeks of intense hacking, learning, and networking, Moonshot’s “Apollo Demo Day” took place on Jan. 14, 2023. The event featured an opening address by Hash Global founder KK and a closing address by ByteTrade founder Dr. Lu, in addition to active participation and live Q&A from representatives of 50+ VCs including Sequoia China, , , , , and . HashKey Zhen Fund IOSG Matrix Partners China Redpoint Ventures Meet the Top Project Teams These 22 teams emerged victorious: an NFT-gated messaging app Chataverse: a UGC platform that combines 3D and AI, allowing users to create, share, and monetize virtual environments and AR decorations with ease ST World (System Terminal): a decentralized organization and community management tool based on the ENS subdomain Org3: a decentralized crowdfunding ecosystem governed by $KOM token Kommunitas: a decentralized open science community powered by blockchain and AI Symposium Lab: a decentralized NFT AMM, enabling instant NFT swaps and better price discovery Ladder Protocol: privacy-focused zkVM for developers Eigen Network: a Machine-Fi fitness-to-earn application project Caldance: helps Web3 builders create user-owned professional identities and warm intro networks using SBTs and verifiable credentials Lewk: a decentralized Web3 metaphysics platform Ascendant Network: a decentralized NFT marketplace that supports leverage trading, Share2Earn, and Play2Earn Winner: a next-generation on-chain podcasting platform that aims to make the spread and evolution of ‘sound civilization’ more free and diverse xCast: Kindle in the Web3 era - come to The Reader and invest in the next “The Three-Body Problem” The Reader: easy-to-use next-generation digital wallet ZK MPC Wallet: trust-worthy and security measurement platform for Web3 projects Descrypto: a Web3 intelligent investment research community MemeBook: : a Web3 marketing and loyalty management platform based on account abstraction and brand NFT Tristan Alliance brings beverage brands and consumers together via NFTs with gamification and socialization features to build a digital community centered around beverages DrinkUP: : provides gamers with a high-quality decentralized game social open platform to help game producers gather players and users Gameland a disruptive way to interact with an array of Web3 Defi dapps Avault: an SBT-based open social network Discoverse: provide users with clear and transparent dealmaking derivatives trading Scale Protocol: a non-ownership-transferred, collateral-free, protocol Ghost NFT: allows anyone to send subjective, relational, or programmable SBT based on social layer protocol Solas: Find details about all Moonshot Commons’ 2022 Winter Hackathon winners and their video pitches in the . If interested in any of the projects above, please fill out this or reach out to to be connected. pamphlet Typeform founders@moonshotcommons.com About Moonshot Commons , based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York, we’re a global Gen Z Web3 builder community backed by HashKey Capital, ChainIDE, Mask Network, Hash Global, Zhen Fund, and more. Within two years, our founders raised over $100 million from VCs — with many more launching soon. Moonshot Commons

Hackers Shine: Moonshot Commons Web3 Hackathon Concludes Successfully

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Les pirates brillent : le hackathon Moonshot Commons Web3 se termine avec succès

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Hackers Shine: Moonshot Commons Web3 Hackathon が成功裏に終了

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The founders of , an identity-oracle protocol connecting , are proud to announce its first alpha launch this winter. Their first product will allow users to securely share social media and content consumption behaviors with interested parties. Their initial partners include on-chain social graphs, DID protocols, NFT projects, web3 games, guilds, and web2 IPs/brands. Clique web2 and web3 About Clique — How it Works is launching a decentralized identity-oracle protocol that re-imagines the way user social behaviors can be utilized for community marketing, brand awareness, and creator output. Clique On the surface, Clique provides projects, protocols, brands and IP owners with an ingenious way to incentivize community engagement and user-generated content (UGC), one of the most valuable and organic types of marketing. It also provides a way for companies to send their marketing budget and other rewards straight to the consumer, saving on expensive rewards programs and PPC advertising. In a nutshell, the platform empowers to easily find and reward users for garnering attention about their products or services. their community Users can enter their platform, which then compiles information across different social media accounts (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) and content distribution services (e.g., YouTube). and authentication middlewares are used to prove end-user behavior and reputation. As a result, original creators are made aware of fans at multiple levels from UGC contributions to basic engagement, and can reward them accordingly. Tech like privacy-preserving oracles Generic influencer marketing has become extremely popular over past years; however, the traditional method can be costly and audience limiting. With Clique, projects and brands alike can incentivize fans and contributors of their products or services directly. Why is this important? Bootstrapping communities and scaling engagement is a challenge commonly faced by many projects and brands. Clique’s interoperable platform design allows anyone to participate without risk. So, companies don’t need to pay substantial upfront fees or spend time dredging up social credit. Instead, they can scale rewards for all users and fans based on provable contributions to build networks from the ground up. User’s can easily participate in the various programs run by Clique, since they are being incentivized for user behaviors they are already enacting on a day to day basis. Overall, Clique gives companies an opportunity like never before by facilitating direct consumer-to-product/service engagement and interaction. Brands, companies, and projects can use Clique to save those precious marketing dollars, while fans get to enjoy rewards and discounts for interactions and behaviors they already have. To top it off, their privacy-preserving oracle technology ensures that user data is safe; it is not collected and sold to third-party companies for future use. Visit the to stay on top of developments as the group at Clique continues to test their proof of concept. Those interested in getting in at the ground level as a primary marketer can contact the team at the email below. Clique website More About Clique The team has raised $3 million in seed funding earlier this year from investors including GGV, AllianceDAO, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Qiming Venture Partners, SevenX, Sky9, Mirana Ventures, Smrti Lab, Mask Network, SNZ Crypto, Dweb3, Formless, Redline DAO, Artichoke Capital, Tess Ventures and various angels. Clique was previously incubated at Stanford Blockchain Accelerator. They were also in the last cohort of AllianceDAO (ALL8). Recently featured in , the team is currently building out the public alpha version of their product. The founders Kevin Yu and Jaden Yan have a strong vision of the identity/privacy space and firmly believe that it will play a significant role in the way social networks grow and evolve over the coming years. Bloomberg.com

Meet Clique: An Identity Oracle That Brings Web2 User Behaviors to Web3

Hi Deng Chao, welcome Please tell us about your journey and the motivation behind ? Ishan Pandey: to our series “Behind the Startup.” HashKey Capital Hello, Ishan. Thanks for the interview invitation. This is DC, CEO of Hash Key Capital and we are an asset manager investing in blockchain technology and digital assets, managing over US$1 billion in client assets since inception. Our goal as one of Asia's largest crypto funds and an early corporate investor in Ethereum is to help bring cryptocurrency into the mainstream while also bridging the gap between the Web2 and Web3 economies. Since its inception in 2015, Hong Kong- and Singapore-based venture capital firm Hash Key Capital has invested in over 500 projects across a wide range of sectors, from Layer1 protocols and crypto finance to Web3 infrastructure, NFTs and the Metaverse. Deng Chao: exclusively Besides Ethereum, our portfolio also includes Cosmos, FTX, Coinlist, Aztec, Blockdaemon, dYdX, imToken, Animoca Brands, Falcon X, Space and time, Mask Network, Polkadot, Moonbeam and Galxe (Originally Project Galaxy). : Vested Interest Disclosure The author is an independent contributor publishing via our . Be it through direct compensation, media partnerships, or networking. The author has a vested interest in the company/ies mentioned in this story. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR brand-as-author program Tell us about the License that you obtained from the Securities and Futures Commission (‘SFC’) of Hong Kong. Why is this license important and how will it help the company? Ishan Pandey: Since 9th Sep 2022, HashKey Capital Limited has secured SFC’s Type 9 license uplift to manage virtual asset portfolio. HashKey Capital Limited will be among the first group of licenced virtual asset managers in Hong Kong, and will be able to manage funds that invest solely in virtual assets in accordance with SFC regulations. Obtaining a Type 9 licence demonstrates our continued dedication to developing Hong Kong's and Asia's blockchain ecosystems. Deng Chao: 100% What are the current business lines of Hash Key Capital and how does it help the crypto industry as a whole? Ishan Pandey: o: Hash Key Capital is an asset manager with three dedicated funds investing exclusively in blockchain technology and digital assets. We see ourselves as a Web3 ecosystem builder, not just following a thematic-driven investment strategy. Deng Cha Besides that, we focus on post-investment management, including empowerment that helps projects expand their markets, design products, find target audiences and provide strategic support through active management. Meanwhile, we have been actively engaged in ecosystem contribution. The HashKey ecosystem is the official partner with Polkadot and Dfinity while helping them host high-quality Bootcamp and hackathons. What are your views on upcoming DeFi and Stablecoin regulations by US regulators? Ishan Pandey: Devcon 6 has shown that regulatory changes in DeFi and stablecoin will be significant in the future. The industry’s DeFi players have already begun to embrace compliance, especially those large companies. Our opinion is that stablecoins such as USDC will go further in the future. Overcollateralization will be the new norm for most stablecoins. For many projects, compliance will also become a critical factor that needs to be concerned about. Although DeFi is globally distributed, most of the teams behind DeFi will not go against regulators. The upside of more regulation is that scrutiny will make it easier for institutions to come in. Deng Chao: Do you think the declining Bitcoin and the insolvency of big cryptocurrency players like Celsius will adversely affect investments in the blockchain industry? Ishan Pandey: By the nature of competition, it is quite normal that players that start to lag behind will be washed out in the early stages of the market. When the market condition is good, it is hard to tell which projects are doing better. Once it goes down, it actually helps us automatically screen projects. Deng Chao: Do you think regulations and compliance are necessary to increase trust and sustain growth of the blockchain industry? Ishan Pandey: Regulation and compliance are indeed essential for traditional investors to secure their trust in the industry. In our opinion, it depends on the institutions and what they are looking for. Meanwhile, adding many traditional users to the market, that is to say, mass adoption, will certainly require compliance and regulation. Hash Key Capital has insisted on being fully compliant since the beginning of our business, and we are also in constant contact with the regulators to comprehend the visionaries from the authorities' perspective. Despite our Type 9 license uplift in Hong Kong, we are also in the process of applying for a CMS license in Singapore. Deng Chao: According to you, what is the next big thing in Blockchain technology? Ishan Pandey: There are two things to consider here. First, Ethereum will become more and more user-friendly from a technical standpoint. With roll-up and sharding running at total capacity, Ethereum will become an all-around better platform. Second, blockchain needs to bring in more traditional users, and it is vital to offer products and services that appeal to them. In this regard, the recent discussion of abstract accounts can be considered a phenomenon. Deng Chao: Don’t forget to like and share the story!

Regulatory Changes in DeFi and Stablecoin will be Significant 

Los cambios regulatorios en DeFi y Stablecoin serán significativos

DeFi और Stablecoin में नियामक परिवर्तन महत्वपूर्ण होंगे

NFTs and the metaverse have already taken the world by storm. The notion dates back to the early days of blockchain, more than seven years ago, but we have only recently seen the widespread implementation of this technology. CryptoKitties sparked the NFT collectibles frenzy in 2017. Following this, the development of Cryptopunks and BoredApes pushed the prominence of NFTs further into the mainstream. Since then, NFTs have proved to be a game-changer in the crypto industry. In addition, NFTs can solve real-world problems due to their unique feature of non-fungibility. Similarly, another hot topic of discussion is the metaverse. This technology is another revolution focused on building the next-gen internet. The entry of Meta (previously Facebook) and Microsoft have set the idea of metaverse rolling. The metaverse has already begun to take root, and NFTs are significant drivers for its expansion. 2021 saw many developments in space, like the multibillion-dollar sales of NFT art and the rise of virtual worlds, and the revolution will reach new heights in the next year. So, let's look at how metaverse and NFTs will look across various industries in 2022. Gaming Industry The euphoria around play-to-earn games and NFTs resonates throughout the gaming industry, luring in newbies looking for their lucky break. The future of gaming is in NFTs and the metaverse. Many gaming giants like WWE and Electronic Arts are launching their NFT strategies. Similarly, Fox, WarnerMedia, Live Nation Entertainment, the NFL, and the NBA are also in the NFT game. is one such blockchain network creating the groundwork for such projects after raising $25 million from prestigious investors including Hashkey, Eternity Ventures, Bitscale, Youbi, Morningstar Ventures, Polkastarter, Good Guild Game, and Mask Network. They created , a Game Studio promoting the development of the Blockchain ecosystem that has partnered with leading game studios including Topebox, Wolffun Game, Hiker Games, Divmob, and KEIG Studio. KardiaChain Whydah NFTs will start to be used as a mode of payment in games and across ecosystems. They will add a layer for monetization of virtual goods, which is already evident in the success of Thetan Arena, Axie Infinity, and Sandbox 3D. Cross-game interoperability is another leap in the gaming industry. is the first personalized metaverse game, allowing players to interact with characters from other universes like Cat Gunner and Axie Infinity and move in-game items across different games. Players can also expect to inhabit different lands, trade weapons, warriors, and compete in tournaments. With this feature, the game experience can finally go beyond just earning rewards for playing. Warena Even gaming giant Epic to build a focused gaming metaverse and provide a better experience. According to Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games, "As Epic strives to create this virtual future, we want outstanding creative people who understand how to create compelling games, content, and experiences." acquired Tonic Games Music Industry NFTs are revolutionizing the music industry with better use cases. The music industry has reported some mind-boggling figures, with electronic musician . 3LAU selling $12 million in NFTs and Ozuna publishing an NFT compilation, earning $1 million Moreover, the Grammy Awards revealed that they would remember next year's ceremony with a set of NFTs. They have partnered with OneOf, an NFT marketplace funded by legendary producer Quincy Jones, to develop the NFTs. The first drop will occur on January 31, 2022, with subsequent drops scheduled for 2023 and 2024. Quincy Jones, a 28-time GRAMMY Award winner, that "I've spent my whole career pushing for artists, and any technology that enables musicians to earn a livelihood is something I wholeheartedly support. It excites me to know that OneOf is working to bring more money into the ecosystem." stated Music also appears in the metaverse, and some musicians have already gone live in the virtual world. More music events will occur in the metaverse, with individuals participating via VR and AR headsets. Eric Reid, the founder and CEO of Roar Studios, : "What's truly occurring is that we're building technology that allows individuals to play in real-time without suffering delay." mentioned Sports Industry For those who follow sports trends, the metaverse's promises may appear to be nothing new. The most significant effect on sports will be on how we watch games. Rather than being confined to a couch, spectators will be able to experience the game as if they were in the stands. The spectator experience could look different as well. An entire digital NBA may emerge, with player statistics modeled after their real-world counterparts but owned and governed by fans or fan token holders. Additionally, the virtual world may offer supporters seats in actual seats. John Hanke, the CEO of Niantic, the company that co-developed Pokemon Go, recently authored a blog post in which he described the metaverse as a "dystopian nightmare." He proposed a "real world metaverse" in which technology enticed people out of their homes and enhanced their experiences by animating historical tours or bringing blackboard scientific teachings to life. Thoughts like this indicate that sports or arena-based Go-like games could be unlocked and played on phones during and between the action. Sports fans will participate in online games as members of their tribes. A connected metaverse compatible with the actual world might enable leagues and shops to sell tangible footwear and jerseys and their digital counterparts simultaneously. Fashion Industry The fashion industry is diving into the NFT craze and the metaverse. The sector saw its debut with Burberry's NFT collection with Blankos Block Party, Gucci's Garden Metaverse with Roblox and their Aria Collection Film at Christie's, and Louis Vuitton's 'Louis The Game' NFT to mark the French house's founder's 200th birthday. However, substantial new developments are coming in 2022. Givenchy, one of the most well-known French fashion houses, plans to promote its Spring 2022 collection with NFTs. The initiative is overseen by Givenchy's creative director, Matthew M. Williams, in partnership with digital artist Chito. Moreover, Paris Fashion Week Men and Haute Couture Week, set for July 2022, are the first fashion weeks to feature NFTs. The fashion business has also found its way into the metaverse with platforms like , a decentralized protocol enabling lifestyle brands to enter it. The platform is developing glamorous avatars and a marketplace for consumers to buy, sell and trade their lifestyle goods for the metaverse. Trace Network Art Industry The art industry has seen tremendous growth post the NFT mania. An evident example of this is Beeple. Mike Winkelmann, alias Beeple, became an instant cultural superstar after a jpeg of his work backed by an NFT sold for . $70 million at Christie's Image credit: 10,000 unique VeKings by RingrEven Since then, the 40-year-old has been on Jimmy Fallon's late-night program, earned GQ's "artist of the year" award, and had his work published on Time magazine's cover. In November, he made when his "kinetic video sculpture" named Human One sold at auction for $29 million. news The NFT business, which is growing at this pace, will experience a massive rise in volume over the next year as more significant investors join. According to , sales of NFTs have already surpassed $2.5 billion in the second quarter of 2021, more than double the $13.7 million recorded in the first half of last year. reports NFTs will continue to flourish in this environment in 2022, becoming a typical feature on a wide range of platforms. Furthermore, Virtual Reality content makers will increasingly design experiences that use NFTs as a monetization tool to supplement their existing income sources. Moreover, new models, such as the affiliate/network model, will emerge in 2022. Instead of engaging with an intermediary, you deal directly with another party that distributes your digital work on your behalf. For example, you may utilize influencer marketing to spread your digital artwork on various social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. is one social media platform for cryptocurrency users expanding into the metaverse. Torum's ecosystem integrates with an NFT marketplace, a yield farming platform, and metaverse avatars powered by their token XTM. These features will become more integrated with even more communities in the future. Torum There will also be many more entries into these places since artists will release their artwork online utilizing existing technologies. When creators can express themselves and earn a living through these digital tools, it drives more demand for NFTs. How Big Will the Metaverse be in 2022? The era of NFTs and the metaverse has just begun in 2021. Many projects have come into the space, offering solutions to various real-world problems, and most of them are now focusing on providing some utility. The combination of the metaverse and NFTs will be a game-changer in 2022, with many incredible breakthroughs in the sector. As more and more brands adopt this technology, we will see tremendous growth in the space. The revolution has begun, and many people are thrilled about the collaboration and connectivity choices that the metaverse and NFTs will provide. However, there is still much work to be done in this domain before this technology becomes an important location where we live, play, and work.

What Will the Metaverse Look Like in 2022

As Bitcoin and Ethereum soar to all time highs, we take a look at how successful venture capital funds eye up their future winning investments The blockchain industry is once again booming, with pioneering startups changing the face of finance, e-commerce and a myriad of other sectors. As capital floods into this ever-evolving space, venture capital firms search for diamonds in the rough, looking to invest in the innovations of tomorrow. In this article I speak to Charles Read, an angel investor focusing on protocol investments and Co-Founder of Rarestone Capital, a prominent venture capital firm in the blockchain space. Over the years, Charles has been involved in the DLT, DeFi (Decentralised Finance) and NFT sectors as both a collector and investor, eventually moving into Venture Capital as a way to both invest in and support the world’s most talented blockchain founders and project teams. When asked about his overall approach to investing, Charles told me: “I back founders primarily. Good founders can come back from difficult obstacles, they can pivot when required, and they’ll usually come through the other side. On the other hand, while I acknowledge I’m not the most technical analyst I am good at reading people. My gut feeling has a remarkably high hit rate, which I pray doesn’t end anytime soon. When we’re investing as Rarestone, I make up for my shortfalls with an amazing team. We are diversely skilled, highly active, and as a collective we don’t really have any weaknesses. Not many can say that.” With that being said, I wanted to look deeper into what ticks the right boxes underneath the hood a blockchain project that makes Charles and the Rarestone Capital team want to invest in their future development. Below is a selection of Rarestone’s current investments and an insight from Charles as to why they chose to support the teams behind the projects. Please note: The following is not an endorsement to buy any of cryptocurrencies mentioned. I am not invested in any of the projects or cryptocurrencies mentioned and I was not paid to write this article. Mask Network Coined “The Portal to the New, Open Internet”, Charles refers to Mask Network as a “Bridge to Web3 for Web2 apps”. Applications like Twitter are centralised, but we all use them; with Maskbook, you can interface with Web3 while using them. For an example of how this works, with Mask installed anyone can now airdrop tokens to their twitter followers, or encrypt their tweets so that only Mask users can read them. "This is about restoring privacy and enabling more value from these traditional applications to be funnelled to the user, rather than the company in control of the application." Using Mask Network, when you search for a cashtag ($) you can see that Mask adds additional features to the twitter interface, such as price tracking, exchange and swapping directly through the popular decentralized exchange Uniswap. The above is what is seen when hovering over the Alchemix tag ($ALCX) using the Mask Network extension on Twitter. "The implications of this have the potential to be a real game-changer, as Twitter users in theory they don’t even need to leave Twitter to trade." Charles and the Rarestone team believe that the most attractive thing about Mask Network is that it doesn’t require users to do much apart from install a plug-in. It’s not trying to take over or replace Twitter, but rather add extra layers of privacy and customisability for the user as well as allowing them to interact with Web3 directly. ALEPH Aleph provides cloud computing and decentralised storage for Web3, allowing blockchain enabled applications to securely access trusted off-chain data or computation within just a few lines of code. "What’s interesting about Aleph is that it’s much further along than most competitors in terms of product development, yet still seems to be a bit of a sleeping giant. It is cross-chain compatible and has committed use from multiple chains already." Aleph didn’t raise funding other than OTC sales from the team and was built from the ground up in a grassroots fashion. Pretty much all significant ALEPH token holders are long term supporters and running nodes - including Rarestone who run the . Friends of Rarestone node The project is also supported by nodes from globally recognised companies including Ubisoft’s Strategy Lab and Synaps, the decentralised identity provider that handled KYC for sales including Polkadot. Charles insists that considering Aleph’s already aggressive adoption and the growth that projects such as have seen, the project has a lot of room for growth in the coming years. Filecoin Web3API Universally compatible smart contract APIs mean you can use any program language with any protocol. Something that has really skewed adoption of some protocols is that they require rare programming languages that not many developers use. With Web3api, this issue is solved. The team celebrated a win at HackFS, an ETHGlobal hackathon focused on building the foundation for the Ethereum ecosystem and with prestigious judges such as Vitalik Buterin, Austin Griffith from Ethereum Foundation and more judging. The Web3API team  were presented four awards at the hackathon. The engineering team have a background building protocols such as Balancer, Gnosis, Aragon, Metamask and more. "Web3Hub is the portal to the Web3API ecosystem, and will allow developers to discover, use and integrate the API of their choice. The project presents a major milestone for the development of Web3, opening the door for wider adoption by the traditional software development community." Web3API is governed by a DAO (decentralised autonomous organisation) and the token holders will control all financial decisions, on-boarding of new developer teams, partners, and future control over the API standard.  As it’s built by Web3 veterans, my research on this DAO makes me very confident in the approach. My Neighbour Alice MNA is a desktop game built by Antler Interactive. Originally viewed as somewhat of an outlier in the space, the project went largely under the radar and was ignored by most because of the funny name and concept. I asked Charles why he and Rarestone had decided to invest in the blockchain-based game: "Antler Interactive was acquired by Chromia in 2019 for an undisclosed sum. What makes that acquisition interesting is that Antler are an award winning gaming studio who have an incredibly talented team of developers - combine this with Chromia’s technology that is ideal for building blockchain games, their teams ability to incubate and you have a winning combination." During this difficult time of lockdown and economic turmoil many people are craving interaction, turning to games like Animal Crossing to connect with their friends. These are what Charles calls web-spaces and reflects the new world we are moving toward; an open metaverse. The game taps into this and players are rewarded while they play. In MNA, the world around you is player-owned and player-built. Every asset you deploy in game is an NFT owned by you, so you can truly own the experience. "It’s nice to see the Chromia Foundation putting this acquisition to good use, and sets precedent for more acquisitions across the industry that may spawn incredible blockchain games and applications." Investment in the project was a no brainer for Charles and Rarestone, with Charles also now advising the MNA team on product roll out, strategy and marketing. Biconomy Biconomy are on a mission to simplify the experience Web3 offers by providing powerful APIs that offer gas-efficient meta-transactions, and the team behind the project created the project with one mission in mind; to make blockchain-based applications work seamlessly and conveniently for mainstream users, especially those who are new to the blockchain space. By tackling the bottlenecks and barriers to entry that have so far stunted the overall growth of the blockchain space, Biconomy look to accelerate a Cambrian explosion of adoption. With this new and exciting platform users do not even need to download digital wallets or buy cryptocurrencies from exchanges; the platform has automated the whole process for them. "A new Biconomy round is coming and the Rarestone team are now looking to also contribute in a big way; we believe the project is a potential Unicorn for 2021. " As well as a strong team, Biconomy has the support of several well established projects such as blockchain Matic  (now Polygon), as well as DeFi behemoth Curve Finance and others. As an angel investor in Biconomy and good friends with Founder Ahmed Al-Balaghi, Charles believes that the project represents a perfect storm in the current market conditions, with the demand from other projects in the space looking to partner with Biconomy overwhelming. The next 5 years in blockchain venture capital: What does the future look like? When asked what he sees the blockchain investment landscape looking like in the coming years, Charles tells me: "The landscape is evolving much faster than it ever has. I feel that we're entering a rapid epochal shift similar to what humanity experienced as we transitioned into the information age; the growing institutional interest in digital assets, combined with the red pill that NFTs and digital artwork present to the mass market and the leaders of the internet (celebrities with influence) is a recipe for absolute fireworks in the next 5 years. We're absolutely ready for the inevitable cultural whiplash that follows." is a Venture Capital fund focused on backing remarkable project founders on a mission to make positive societal change through technology. You can learn more about the Rarestone Capital portfolio and investment thesis over at . Rarestone Capital https://rarestone.capital

How Does a Blockchain VC Fund Choose What to Invest in?

In case you missed our , Elimo Engineering designed a small, powerful Linux System-on-Module, designed for low cost and fast system integration. It’s FOSS and OSHW and sports all of the following: latest update M.2/NGFF 42mm Form Factor WiFi IEEE 802. 11abgn Bluetooth 4.2/BLE RGB LCD Interface MIPI Camera Interface IEEE 802. 3u Ethernet MAC+PHY USB2.0 (Host, Device, OTG) PWM, ADC, UART uSD, eMMC, SPI Flash Support Audio Line In/Out This week we received the first prototypes of both the module and its first carrier board, so we started work on getting to boot on it! buildroot TL;DR The name of our Allwinner S3 based module is , it now has a working tree that you can find on ! Impetus buildroot our public GitHub repo To receive updates about our work on the board and how to buy some, watch this space or subscribe to our ! We also offer bespoke embedded electronics design services - to find out how we can help to make your electronic product idea a reality RSS feed get in touch It needs a name We couldn’t stand calling this “the S3 board” any longer, so we thought long and hard about a name for this. To be honest, we’ve been bouncing ideas around for weeks, but none seemed to stick: some were overused, some had horrible SEO-ness (yes, that’s a word now!) some were unpronounceable, some were … Please welcome the ! Impetus Impetus, noun Something that makes a process or activity happen, or happen more quickly. The idea was Simon’s, and we liked it because it not only it checks all the boxes, but it also keeps with the Latin language theme of Elimo. DRAM, u-boot and all that jazz As you can read in , mainline u-boot currently does not support the DDR3 DRAM on the S3; the S3 is very similar to the V3s, and you could use a mainline V3s build of u-boot if it wasn’t for that pesky, faster, bigger on-die RAM. What’s the opposite of the expression “a blessing in disguise”? our previous post almost Luckily the FOSS universe is always helpful <imagine a “so proud of this community” meme here>: has recently released the PineCube, based on the Allwinner S3L, and Daniel Fullmer wrote a for it, including 3 patches for u-boot. They apply cleanly on u-boot 2020.10, so that’s what we did. PINE64 NixOS recipe We forked buildroot/master, added the patches, our board configuration and, with some polishing and tidy up, we got a nice console out of UART0. The current defconfig is based on: mainline u-boot 2020.10 + patches mainline Linux 5.3.5 a minimal rootfs The whole thing boots in ~4 seconds, half of which is just u-boot waiting for human input and could be shaved off. For those that want to see the full gory detail, this is a boot sequence right now: U-Boot SPL . (Oct - : : + )
DRAM: MiB
Trying to boot from MMC1


U-Boot . (Oct - : : + )- Elimo Engineering

CPU:   Allwinner V3s (SUN8I )
Model: Elimo Impetus
DRAM: MiB
MMC:   mmc@ : Loading Environment from FAT... *** Warning - bad CRC, using default environment

In:    serial@ Out:   serial@ Err:   serial@ Net:   phy interface0
eth0: ethernet@ starting USB...
No working controllers found
Hit any key to stop autoboot: switch to partitions # , OK
mmc0 is current device
Scanning mmc : ...
Found U-Boot script /boot.scr bytes read in ms ( . KiB/s)
## Executing script at bytes read in ms ( . MiB/s) bytes read in ms ( . MiB/s)
## Flattened Device Tree blob at Booting using the fdt blob at Loading Device Tree to fa000, end ff350 ... OK

Starting kernel ...

[ ] Booting Linux on physical CPU x0
[ ] Linux version . . (matteo@elimo) (gcc version . . (Buildroot . - -g36edacce9c-dirty)) # SMP Fri Oct BST [ ] CPU: ARMv7 Processor [ fc075] revision (ARMv7), cr= c5387d
[ ] CPU: div instructions available: patching division code
[ ] CPU: PIPT / VIPT nonaliasing data cache, VIPT aliasing instruction cache
[ ] OF: fdt: Machine model: Lichee Pi Zero with Dock
[ ] Memory policy: Data cache writealloc
[ ] cma: Reserved MiB at [ ] psci: probing for conduit method from DT.
[ ] psci: Using PSCI v0. Function IDs from DT
[ ] percpu: Embedded pages/cpu s30412 r8192 d22836 u61440
[ ] Built zonelists, mobility grouping on.  Total pages: [ ] Kernel command line: console=ttyS panic= console=tty0 rootwait root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 earlyprintk rw
[ ] Dentry cache hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] Inode-cache hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] mem auto-init: stack:off, heap alloc:off, heap free:off
[ ] Memory: K/ K available ( K kernel code, K rwdata, K rodata, K init, K bss, K reserved, K cma-reserved, K highmem)
[ ] SLUB: HWalign= , Order= - , MinObjects= , CPUs= , Nodes= [ ] rcu: Hierarchical RCU implementation.
[ ] rcu:     RCU restricting CPUs from NR_CPUS= to nr_cpu_ids= .
[ ] rcu: RCU calculated value of scheduler-enlistment delay is jiffies.
[ ] rcu: Adjusting geometry for rcu_fanout_leaf= , nr_cpu_ids= [ ] NR_IRQS: , nr_irqs: , preallocated irqs: [ ] GIC: GICv2 detected, but range too small and irqchip.gicv2_force_probe not set
[ ] random: get_random_bytes called from start_kernel+ x2f with crng_init= [ ] arch_timer: cp15 timer(s) running at . MHz (phys).
[ ] clocksource: arch_sys_counter: mask: xffffffffffffff max_cycles: x588fe9dc0, max_idle_ns: ns
[ ] sched_clock: bits at MHz, resolution ns, wraps every ns
[ ] Switching to timer-based delay loop, resolution ns
[ ] clocksource: timer: mask: xffffffff max_cycles: xffffffff, max_idle_ns: ns
[ ] Console: colour dummy device x30
[ ] printk: console [tty0] enabled
[ ] Calibrating delay loop (skipped), value calculated using timer frequency.. . BogoMIPS (lpj= )
[ ] pid_max: default: minimum: [ ] Mount-cache hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] Mountpoint-cache hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] CPU: Testing write buffer coherency: ok
[ ] /cpus/cpu@ missing clock-frequency property
[ ] CPU0: thread - , cpu , socket , mpidr [ ] Setting up static identity map for - [ ] rcu: Hierarchical SRCU implementation.
[ ] smp: Bringing up secondary CPUs ...
[ ] smp: Brought up node, CPU
[ ] SMP: Total of processors activated ( . BogoMIPS).
[ ] CPU: All CPU(s) started in HYP mode.
[ ] CPU: Virtualization extensions available.
[ ] devtmpfs: initialized
[ ] VFP support v0. : implementor architecture part variant rev [ ] clocksource: jiffies: mask: xffffffff max_cycles: xffffffff, max_idle_ns: ns
[ ] futex hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] pinctrl core: initialized pinctrl subsystem
[ ] NET: Registered protocol family [ ] DMA: preallocated KiB pool for atomic coherent allocations
[ ] hw-breakpoint: found (+ reserved) breakpoint and watchpoint registers.
[ ] hw-breakpoint: maximum watchpoint size is bytes.
[ ] SCSI subsystem initialized
[ ] usbcore: registered new interface driver usbfs
[ ] usbcore: registered new interface driver hub
[ ] usbcore: registered new device driver usb
[ ] pps_core: LinuxPPS API ver. registered
[ ] pps_core: Software ver. . . - Copyright Rodolfo Giometti <giometti@linux.it>
[ ] PTP clock support registered
[ ] Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Initialized.
[ ] clocksource: Switched to clocksource arch_sys_counter
[ ] thermal_sys: Registered thermal governor 'step_wise'
[ ] NET: Registered protocol family [ ] tcp_listen_portaddr_hash hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] TCP established hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] TCP bind hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] TCP: Hash tables configured (established bind )
[ ] UDP hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] UDP-Lite hash table entries: (order: , bytes, linear)
[ ] NET: Registered protocol family [ ] RPC: Registered named UNIX socket transport module.
[ ] RPC: Registered udp transport module.
[ ] RPC: Registered tcp transport module.
[ ] RPC: Registered tcp NFSv4. backchannel transport module.
[ ] workingset: timestamp_bits= max_order= bucket_order= [ ] NFS: Registering the id_resolver key type
[ ] Key type id_resolver registered
[ ] Key type id_legacy registered
[ ] Block layer SCSI generic (bsg) driver version . loaded (major )
[ ] io scheduler mq-deadline registered
[ ] io scheduler kyber registered
[ ] sun4i-usb-phy .phy: Couldn't request ID GPIO
[ ] sun8i-v3s-pinctrl .pinctrl: initialized sunXi PIO driver
[ ] Serial: driver, ports, IRQ sharing disabled
[ ] sun8i-v3s-pinctrl .pinctrl: .pinctrl supply vcc-pb not found, using dummy regulator
[ ] printk: console [ttyS0] disabled
[ ] .serial: ttyS0 at MMIO (irq = , base_baud = ) is a U6_16550A
[ ] printk: console [ttyS0] enabled
[ ] libphy: Fixed MDIO Bus: probed
[ ] CAN device driver interface
[ ] ehci_hcd: USB . 'Enhanced' Host Controller (EHCI) Driver
[ ] ehci-platform: EHCI generic platform driver
[ ] ohci_hcd: USB . 'Open' Host Controller (OHCI) Driver
[ ] ohci-platform: OHCI generic platform driver
[ ] input: .lradc as /devices/platform/soc/ .lradc/input/input0
[ ] sun6i-rtc .rtc: registered as rtc0
[ ] sun6i-rtc .rtc: RTC enabled
[ ] i2c /dev entries driver
[ ] sunxi-wdt c20ca0.watchdog: Watchdog enabled (timeout= sec, nowayout= )
[ ] sun8i-v3s-pinctrl .pinctrl: .pinctrl supply vcc-pf not found, using dummy regulator
[ ] sunxi-mmc .mmc: initialized, max. request size: KB
[ ] sun8i-v3s-pinctrl .pinctrl: .pinctrl supply vcc-pg not found, using dummy regulator
[ ] sunxi-mmc .mmc: initialized, max. request size: KB
[ ] usbcore: registered new interface driver usbhid
[ ] usbhid: USB HID core driver
[ ] NET: Registered protocol family [ ] can: controller area network core (rev abi )
[ ] NET: Registered protocol family [ ] can: raw protocol (rev )
[ ] can: broadcast manager protocol (rev t)
[ ] can: netlink gateway (rev ) max_hops= [ ] Key type dns_resolver registered
[ ] Registering SWP/SWPB emulation handler
[ ] usb_phy_generic usb_phy_generic. .auto: usb_phy_generic. .auto supply vcc not found, using dummy regulator
[ ] musb-hdrc musb-hdrc. .auto: MUSB HDRC host driver
[ ] musb-hdrc musb-hdrc. .auto: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number [ ] hub : USB hub found
[ ] hub : port detected
[ ] sun6i-rtc .rtc: setting system clock to - : UTC ( )
[ ] ALSA device list:
[ ]   No soundcards found.
[ ] Waiting for root device /dev/mmcblk0p2...
[ ] mmc0: host does not support reading read-only switch, assuming write-enable
[ ] mmc0: Problem switching card into high-speed mode!
[ ] mmc0: new SDHC card at address [ ] mmcblk0: mmc0: SD16G . GiB
[ ]  mmcblk0: p1 p2
[ ] mmc1: queuing unknown CIS tuple x80 ( bytes)
[ ] mmc1: queuing unknown CIS tuple x80 ( bytes)
[ ] mmc1: queuing unknown CIS tuple x80 ( bytes)
[ ] mmc1: queuing unknown CIS tuple x80 ( bytes)
[ ] mmc1: queuing unknown CIS tuple x81 ( bytes)
[ ] random: fast init done
[ ] EXT4-fs (mmcblk0p2): mounted filesystem with ordered data mode. Opts: (null)
[ ] VFS: Mounted root (ext4 filesystem) on device : .
[ ] devtmpfs: mounted
[ ] Freeing unused kernel memory: K
[ ] Run /sbin/init as init process
[ ] mmc1: new high speed SDIO card at address [ ] EXT4-fs (mmcblk0p2): re-mounted. Opts: (null)
[ ] random: dd: uninitialized urandom read ( bytes read)

Welcome to Buildroot for the Elimo Impetus
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