On the last day of the year we look back at some of the biggest stories of the past 12 months; from Afghanistan's cricket team to the 'takedown' of Zoro.to.

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Mackenyu confirms returning for the second season of his hit Netflix series - One Piece. The actor will be reliving his popular character of Zoro again.

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Roronoa Zoro, the Pirate Hunter, has wielded seven swords throughout his time in One Piece, but some are far more iconic than others.

Every Sword Wielded by Zoro in 'One Piece'

In an interview posted by Netflix, One Piece voice actors talk about the major changes done during the fight between Roronoa Zoro and Mihawk.

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Zoro started his journey as a simple bounty hunter but quickly became one of One Piece's most powerful swordsmen once he joined up with Luffy.

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The live-action One Piece series has treated audiences to great Zoro fight scenes, but season 2 has the potential to include even better battles.

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Surprisingly, Zoro's missing left eye may have a connection to Norse mythology, where a god sacrificed an eye for special vision.

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Zoro's Asura ability has one final form in One Piece.

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Even though Zoro is undoubtedly one of the crew's strongest members, he has made choices that left fans scratching their heads.

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Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou signed a bill in October to regulate cryptocurrency in the country. The new law, which was initially proposed over two years ago, recognizes cryptocurrency as virtual assets and gives the Uruguayan Central Bank the power to regulate the currency. The Central Bank will be responsible for overseeing virtual assets service providers (VASPs) and granting them permits, while it will be the job of the Superintendence of Financial Service (SSF) to identify exchanges, wallets, and miners that can be considered VASPs. While several Latin American countries have enacted crypto regulations — including some with volatile economic and political landscapes like El Salvador, Venezuela and Argentina — Uruguay’s stable democracy could set a precedent for crypto regulation in the rest of Latin America. Crypto regulation around LatAm Along with Uruguay, ten other Latin American and Caribbean countries have introduced frameworks regulating the use of cryptocurrency, including Brazil, Venezuela, and Argentina: the latter of which has been ranked the top country in Latin America for crypto value received. Between July 2023 and June 2024, Argentina received an estimated $91.1 billion worth of crypto, while Brazil received approximately $90.3 billion. In Mexico, a fintech regulation bill has been in place since March 2018. Cryptocurrencies are recognized as “virtual assets,” and there is no law in place prohibiting the exchange of cryptocurrency for services or operations. Cryptocurrencies can thus be used as payment in establishments that accept them as a form of payment, and there are machines that can buy bitcoin from or sell it to customers. In El Salvador, Bitcoin has been recognized as legal tender, with Bitcoin ATMs emerging across the country and the government announcing plans for a “Bitcoin City.” However, journalist Katarina Hall recently reported the significant difficulties she faced trying to spend it, with all establishments she visited refusing to accept Bitcoin as payment. Not all Latin American countries have been so open to the development of cryptocurrency. In Honduras, the government has expressed concern about the significant risks associated with unregulated currency and has prohibited banks from handling cryptocurrency in any capacity. Meanwhile, the Guatemalan government strongly advises against the use of cryptocurrencies; although they are technically permitted, they are not recognized in a legislative framework and they do not function as a legal means of payment. Uruguay can be considered the most politically and economically stable out of the Latin American countries that have established a legal framework for crypto thus far. The Economist’s 2023 Democracy Index found Uruguay to have a democracy score of 8.66 out of 10, ranking 14th in the world, and making it the most democratic country in the Americas. In 2023, Uruguay had a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of approximately $22,565, while Venezuela’s was estimated to be $3,740. Is Uruguay setting a precedent for crypto regulation in the region? The strong position Uruguay finds itself in could well set a precedent for other Latin American countries in similarly stable circumstances. By regulating cryptocurrency, Uruguay is not only legitimizing and lending credibility to virtual assets, but also increasing confidence among potential investors and users, including those in surrounding countries. Emiliano Zapata, Uruguayan Blockchain Developer and Professor at the ORT University in Montevideo, spoke to Latin America Reports about the future of crypto in Uruguay. He explained that, as things stand, crypto is not yet “widely adopted” in Uruguay despite assumptions that Latin American countries tend to use crypto “because it solves a lot of issues.” He noted that in neighboring Argentina there are significantly more “day-to-day people” who use crypto regularly. While Zapata does not believe that the regulation of crypto will necessarily lead to an increase in the quotidian use of crypto in everyday scenarios, he believes that the new law could “be extremely useful for business development” in the country. Zapata elaborated on the conditions which make Uruguay a favorable location for the expansion of crypto, explaining that Uruguay tends to be perceived as a constantly stable country without any “heavily polarized landscape,” even in spite of the recent election period. He explained, “This kind of stability fosters a good environment to develop any kind of commercial activity here in Uruguay,” something which he believes “separates us a little bit from the rest of the majority of Latin America.” Although Zapata noted that Uruguay’s tradition of being “conservative” may risk limiting the full potential of crypto, he said that the country has “all the conditions” necessary to become one of the Latin American leaders in the industry. While Zapata acknowledged that the power assigned to the Central Bank and the recognition of crypto in a legal framework will “add layers of bureaucracy and regulation”, he said that this is necessary to provide the “security and the safety” needed to “develop either local or foreign projects” in Uruguay. Martín Benítez Aramendía, Vice President of the Uruguayan Chamber of Fintech and Head of Business Development at financial payments company Ripio, echoed Zarpata’s observations. He told Latin America Reports that Uruguay functions as “a hub for business,” given that Uruguay “is the most economically and legally stable country in the region,” which creates “a natural and organic interest in cryptocurrency in Uruguay.” Benítez explains that this interest has manifested itself in investments and payments between Uruguay and Asian countries, including China. Benítez added that, due to the recent economic crisis, many Argentinians have based themselves in Uruguay, where they partake in cryptocurrency transactions. He explained, “There’s a natural use of cryptocurrencies in Uruguay, but it is also influenced by Argentina and Brazil, which have their operations here.” In most Latin American countries, he said, cryptocurrency “is primarily used for investments, not as an investment asset itself,” but noted that Argentina is an exception from this rule, where “it is used daily, especially for commerce and access to dollars.” For countries like Argentina, “Cryptocurrencies have provided a solution that the market wasn’t offering.” He described the new law as a “very positive” move, pointing out that there had long been concerns that it might not get passed at all. Now, the Uruguayan Fintech Chamber’s hope is that the Central Bank will be prompt in clarifying the regulations it will impose on crypto companies, so that Uruguay can “consolidate the advantage” it currently has over other countries which are still developing their own laws. Elizabeth Bratton, The Sociable Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou signed a bill in October to regulate cryptocurrency in the country. The new law , which was initially proposed over two years ago, recognizes cryptocurrency as virtual assets and gives the Uruguayan Central Bank the power to regulate the currency. new law The Central Bank will be responsible for overseeing virtual assets service providers (VASPs) and granting them permits, while it will be the job of the Superintendence of Financial Service (SSF) to identify exchanges, wallets, and miners that can be considered VASPs. responsible While several Latin American countries have enacted crypto regulations — including some with volatile economic and political landscapes like El Salvador, Venezuela and Argentina — Uruguay’s stable democracy could set a precedent for crypto regulation in the rest of Latin America. Crypto regulation around LatAm Crypto regulation around LatAm Along with Uruguay, ten other Latin American and Caribbean countries have introduced frameworks regulating the use of cryptocurrency, including Brazil, Venezuela, and Argentina: the latter of which has been ranked the top country in Latin America for crypto value received. Between July 2023 and June 2024, Argentina received an estimated $91.1 billion worth of crypto, while Brazil received approximately $90.3 billion. ranked In Mexico , a fintech regulation bill has been in place since March 2018. Cryptocurrencies are recognized as “virtual assets,” and there is no law in place prohibiting the exchange of cryptocurrency for services or operations. Cryptocurrencies can thus be used as payment in establishments that accept them as a form of payment, and there are machines that can buy bitcoin from or sell it to customers. Mexico bitcoin In El Salvador, Bitcoin has been recognized as legal tender, with Bitcoin ATMs emerging across the country and the government announcing plans for a “Bitcoin City.” However, journalist Katarina Hall recently reported the significant difficulties she faced trying to spend it, with all establishments she visited refusing to accept Bitcoin as payment. reported Not all Latin American countries have been so open to the development of cryptocurrency. In Honduras , the government has expressed concern about the significant risks associated with unregulated currency and has prohibited banks from handling cryptocurrency in any capacity. Meanwhile, the Guatemalan government strongly advises against the use of cryptocurrencies; although they are technically permitted, they are not recognized in a legislative framework and they do not function as a legal means of payment. Honduras Guatemalan Uruguay can be considered the most politically and economically stable out of the Latin American countries that have established a legal framework for crypto thus far. The Economist’s 2023 Democracy Index found Uruguay to have a democracy score of 8.66 out of 10, ranking 14th in the world, and making it the most democratic country in the Americas. In 2023, Uruguay had a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of approximately $22,565, while Venezuela’s was estimated to be $3,740. The Economist’s 2023 Democracy Index Uruguay Is Uruguay setting a precedent for crypto regulation in the region? Is Uruguay setting a precedent for crypto regulation in the region? The strong position Uruguay finds itself in could well set a precedent for other Latin American countries in similarly stable circumstances. By regulating cryptocurrency, Uruguay is not only legitimizing and lending credibility to virtual assets, but also increasing confidence among potential investors and users, including those in surrounding countries. Emiliano Zapata, Uruguayan Blockchain Developer and Professor at the ORT University in Montevideo, spoke to Latin America Reports about the future of crypto in Uruguay. He explained that, as things stand, crypto is not yet “widely adopted” in Uruguay despite assumptions that Latin American countries tend to use crypto “because it solves a lot of issues.” Latin America Reports He noted that in neighboring Argentina there are significantly more “day-to-day people” who use crypto regularly. While Zapata does not believe that the regulation of crypto will necessarily lead to an increase in the quotidian use of crypto in everyday scenarios, he believes that the new law could “be extremely useful for business development” in the country. Zapata elaborated on the conditions which make Uruguay a favorable location for the expansion of crypto, explaining that Uruguay tends to be perceived as a constantly stable country without any “heavily polarized landscape,” even in spite of the recent election period. He explained, “This kind of stability fosters a good environment to develop any kind of commercial activity here in Uruguay,” something which he believes “separates us a little bit from the rest of the majority of Latin America.” Although Zapata noted that Uruguay’s tradition of being “conservative” may risk limiting the full potential of crypto, he said that the country has “all the conditions” necessary to become one of the Latin American leaders in the industry. While Zapata acknowledged that the power assigned to the Central Bank and the recognition of crypto in a legal framework will “add layers of bureaucracy and regulation”, he said that this is necessary to provide the “security and the safety” needed to “develop either local or foreign projects” in Uruguay. Martín Benítez Aramendía, Vice President of the Uruguayan Chamber of Fintech and Head of Business Development at financial payments company Ripio, echoed Zarpata’s observations. He told Latin America Reports that Uruguay functions as “a hub for business,” given that Uruguay “is the most economically and legally stable country in the region,” which creates “a natural and organic interest in cryptocurrency in Uruguay.” Benítez explains that this interest has manifested itself in investments and payments between Uruguay and Asian countries, including China. Latin America Reports Benítez added that, due to the recent economic crisis, many Argentinians have based themselves in Uruguay, where they partake in cryptocurrency transactions. He explained, “There’s a natural use of cryptocurrencies in Uruguay, but it is also influenced by Argentina and Brazil, which have their operations here.” In most Latin American countries, he said, cryptocurrency “is primarily used for investments, not as an investment asset itself,” but noted that Argentina is an exception from this rule, where “it is used daily, especially for commerce and access to dollars.” For countries like Argentina, “Cryptocurrencies have provided a solution that the market wasn’t offering.” He described the new law as a “very positive” move, pointing out that there had long been concerns that it might not get passed at all. Now, the Uruguayan Fintech Chamber’s hope is that the Central Bank will be prompt in clarifying the regulations it will impose on crypto companies, so that Uruguay can “consolidate the advantage” it currently has over other countries which are still developing their own laws. Elizabeth Bratton, The Sociable Elizabeth Bratton , The Sociable Elizabeth Bratton Elizabeth Bratton

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How we treat 'dirty' jobs reveals something about us—both IRL and online. This past summer, I got sidetracked by a hidden pattern. At every event and co-living space I went to, the same weakest link kept surfacing: tasks people ignore or simply don’t want to do (ie cleaning) ˙◠˙ Even the smallest cleaning task, when overlooked, impacted everyone’s experience. It’s not just about physical spaces, this avoidance shows up in the digital world too. Avoidance in Decentralized Systems If you consider yourself a systems thinker, chances are you’ve mastered ✩₊_˚._⋆_mental gymnastics_✩₊_˚._⋆. Acrobatic moves to bend the mind and avoid the uncomfortable. This complex reasoning often leads to avoiding essential tasks. DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) promise shared governance and community-driven decision-making. Think of them as socio-technical experiments, revealing how we engage with governance. In practice, however, people neglect their roles in maintaining the system. Voting or contributing to governance, like cleaning, is often overlooked. When this happens, the responsibility falls on a few, undermining the promise of DAOs. While many DAOs still struggle with this, there are people experimenting with solutions as decentralized governance evolves. But hey, what’s more exciting than voting? ✿ Shitcoins and Shitposting ✿ It’s funny how silly, low-value, human-made content floods digital spaces and physically seeps into brains. Meanwhile, machine-driven blockchain mining quietly powers the foundation that keeps everything running. Blockchain mining is labor-intensive, requiring machines to perform millions of calculations to validate transactions. Miners are rewarded for tasks that few would willingly do due to high energy consumption and hardware demands. By outsourcing this ‘dirty work’ to machines and distributing it across a decentralized network, the system remains resilient. As the industry evolves, solutions like Ethereum’s shift from PoW to PoS show how digital systems can handle their ‘dirty work’ to ensure sustainability. Maybe there’s a lesson in that for us? Creative Glory Versus Essential Labor This viral quote implies that creative work is superior to cleaning, and most people agree without hesitation. It’s an ominous reflection on society. Are essential laborious tasks truly beneath human dignity? I recently volunteered to oversee the cleaning of the busiest toilets at a 500-person event. What was supposed to be a simple oversight role turned into me doing the actual cleaning—because no one showed up. Watching people avoid helping was comedic (and it was heartwarming when a few legends pitched in ⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡). I channeled Mike Rowe's energy from Dirty Jobs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Ogf6zWuMM&embedable=true It revealed a deeper truth: we don’t value the work that keeps things running. In many countries, it’s completely normal for families to have a domestic worker. The idea of cleaning is confusingly unholy in these places. Cleanliness has long been seen as sacred across cultures and philosophies. Zoroastrianism, a religion over 3,000 years old, views physical cleanliness as a reflection of cosmic order, tying mundane tasks to a higher spiritual purpose. Fast forward to 20th-century architect Le Corbusier, who believed that well-organized, clean spaces were essential for human creativity and productivity. Despite the vast time gap, these perspectives remind us that cleanliness supports the larger systems we rely on. [~ Note: keep an eye out in shared spaces like co-working, festivals, and clubs, sometimes there are creative and fun solutions to toilets and cleaning ~] ღ꧁ღ Sacred Tasks in Shared Systems ⊱ꕥ As our lives become more networked, the energy we share in digital spaces carries the same weight as in the physical. Just as physical hygiene prevents decay, digital hygiene—through clear communication, ethical data use, and mindful online habits—prevents the breakdown of trust in shared systems. Network spirituality connects the visible and invisible structures we rely on. Much like viewing cleanliness as cosmic order or valuing organized spaces for creativity and productivity. The smallest tasks keep our systems healthy. Cleaning and Decomposing Are Natural Cycles in Every Living System Seek to uncover these overlooked tasks in your blindspots. Turn them into something intentional and fun, much like nature’s quiet alchemy—foundational for building healthier systems. TL;DR Cleanliness, physical or digital, is key to healthy systems and communities.
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We can look to examples that make these tasks fun, even sacred. Much love, Dayvan ღ꧁ღ╭⊱ꕥ PS. If you want to support my work, I’m raising funds for a new project on Gitcoin! Alternatively, you can donate to dayvan.eth (I’ll make sure to send many blessings your way) ₊˚⊹♡ And get in touch here if you want to collaborate. Originally posted on Substack; subscribe here. How we treat 'dirty' jobs reveals something about us—both IRL and online. This past summer, I got sidetracked by a hidden pattern. At every event and co-living space I went to, the same weakest link kept surfacing: tasks people ignore or simply don’t want to do (ie cleaning) ˙◠˙ tasks people ignore or simply don’t want to do (ie cleaning) ˙◠˙ Even the smallest cleaning task, when overlooked, impacted everyone’s experience. It’s not just about physical spaces, this avoidance shows up in the digital world too. Avoidance in Decentralized Systems If you consider yourself a systems thinker, chances are you’ve mastered ✩₊_˚._⋆_mental gymnastics_✩₊_˚._⋆. Acrobatic moves to bend the mind and avoid the uncomfortable. This complex reasoning often leads to avoiding essential tasks. DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) promise shared governance and community-driven decision-making. Think of them as socio-technical experiments, revealing how we engage with governance. In practice, however, people neglect their roles in maintaining the system. Voting or contributing to governance, like cleaning, is often overlooked. When this happens, the responsibility falls on a few, undermining the promise of DAOs. While many DAOs still struggle with this, there are people experimenting with solutions as decentralized governance evolves. But hey, what’s more exciting than voting? ✿ Shitcoins and Shitposting ✿ ✿ Shitcoins and Shitposting ✿ It’s funny how silly, low-value, human-made content floods digital spaces and physically seeps into brains. Meanwhile, machine-driven blockchain mining quietly powers the foundation that keeps everything running. Blockchain mining is labor-intensive, requiring machines to perform millions of calculations to validate transactions. Miners are rewarded for tasks that few would willingly do due to high energy consumption and hardware demands. By outsourcing this ‘dirty work’ to machines and distributing it across a decentralized network, the system remains resilient. As the industry evolves, solutions like Ethereum’s shift from PoW to PoS show how digital systems can handle their ‘dirty work’ to ensure sustainability. Maybe there’s a lesson in that for us? Creative Glory Versus Essential Labor Creative Glory Versus Essential Labor This viral quote implies that creative work is superior to cleaning, and most people agree without hesitation. It’s an ominous reflection on society. Are essential laborious tasks truly beneath human dignity? I recently volunteered to oversee the cleaning of the busiest toilets at a 500-person event. What was supposed to be a simple oversight role turned into me doing the actual cleaning—because no one showed up. Watching people avoid helping was comedic (and it was heartwarming when a few legends pitched in ⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡). I channeled Mike Rowe's energy from Dirty Jobs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Ogf6zWuMM&embedable=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Ogf6zWuMM&embedable=true It revealed a deeper truth: we don’t value the work that keeps things running . In many countries, it’s completely normal for families to have a domestic worker. The idea of cleaning is confusingly unholy in these places. we don’t value the work that keeps things running Cleanliness has long been seen as sacred across cultures and philosophies. Zoroastrianism, a religion over 3,000 years old, views physical cleanliness as a reflection of cosmic order, tying mundane tasks to a higher spiritual purpose. Fast forward to 20th-century architect Le Corbusier, who believed that well-organized, clean spaces were essential for human creativity and productivity. Despite the vast time gap, these perspectives remind us that cleanliness supports the larger systems we rely on. [~ Note: keep an eye out in shared spaces like co-working, festivals, and clubs, sometimes there are creative and fun solutions to toilets and cleaning ~] ღ꧁ღ Sacred Tasks in Shared Systems ⊱ꕥ ღ꧁ღ Sacred Tasks in Shared Systems ⊱ꕥ As our lives become more networked, the energy we share in digital spaces carries the same weight as in the physical. Just as physical hygiene prevents decay, digital hygiene—through clear communication, ethical data use, and mindful online habits—prevents the breakdown of trust in shared systems. Network spirituality connects the visible and invisible structures we rely on. Much like viewing cleanliness as cosmic order or valuing organized spaces for creativity and productivity. The smallest tasks keep our systems healthy. Network spirituality Network spirituality Cleaning and Decomposing Are Natural Cycles in Every Living System Cleaning and Decomposing Are Natural Cycles in Every Living System Seek to uncover these overlooked tasks in your blindspots. Turn them into something intentional and fun, much like nature’s quiet alchemy—foundational for building healthier systems. TL;DR TL;DR Cleanliness, physical or digital, is key to healthy systems and communities. Blockchain mining demonstrates how rewarding essential work sustains networks. We can look to examples that make these tasks fun, even sacred. Cleanliness, physical or digital, is key to healthy systems and communities. Blockchain mining demonstrates how rewarding essential work sustains networks. We can look to examples that make these tasks fun, even sacred. Much love, Dayvan ღ꧁ღ╭⊱ꕥ PS. If you want to support my work, I’m raising funds for a new project on Gitcoin ! Alternatively, you can donate to dayvan.eth (I’ll make sure to send many blessings your way) ₊˚⊹♡ And get in touch here if you want to collaborate. I’m raising funds for a new project on Gitcoin I’m raising funds for a new project on Gitcoin dayvan.eth get in touch here get in touch here Originally posted on Substac k; subscribe here . Originally posted on Substac subscribe here

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