Our world is actively engaged in the transition from creating electricity from fossil fuels to creating clean electricity from renewable energy sources. This transition is critical because renewable energy reduces the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere. As a consequence, climate change and its desastrous consequences are mitigated. It is expected that by 2024, renewable power will have expanded by 50% compared to 2019.

One of the main renewable energy sources is solar energy. Solar energy can be converted to electricity by solar panels (further reading on different solar panel technology: How Solar Energy Technology Is Becoming More Efficient). These solar panels can be installed for example on roofs, but most are installed in solar parks. Solar parks are large-scale solar factories, where a large number of solar panels are installed, usually at ground level, in an array to generate large amounts of electricity. Often, they are located in rural areas, either on converted agricultural land or on unused land. Usually, solar parks are run by large corporations or utility companies. The popularity of these parks is increasing rapidly to meet rising renewable energy needs.

Imagine having instant access to another smartphone inside your current handset.

Now, imagine that smartphone inside your phone is one of the most powerful smartphones on the planet, allowing you to play the latest games, use any Web3 dApp on the go, and farm crypto 24/7.

That’s what APhone is.

It’s the world’s first decentralized smartphone on a mission to redefine Web3 mobile connectivity and break down barriers to entry into the Web3 industry by removing hardware limitations and centralized app store restrictions.

With a use case for everybody, APhone’s mission is to open Web3 to the mobile world.

Introducing APhone: The World’s Most Powerful and Affordable Smartphone

APhone is the world’s most powerful decentralized cloud-based smartphone. Born from the latest advancements in the DePIN sector, APhone leverages Aethir’s infrastructure to provide a cloud-based smartphone that lives as a progressive web app on your phone’s home screen — ready to be called upon at the tap of a finger.

The decentralized smartphone elevates your hardware’s capabilities with immense processing power, gigantic storage capacity, and a top-tier GPU — all streamed straight to your device. APhone provides these features through its collaboration with Aethir’s DeCloud solution, putting the power of DePIN right inside your pocket!

Best of all, the APhone is competitively priced, making it an affordable solution for underprivileged societies or those requiring multiple smartphones. It provides an option to get started in the Web3 world from just 0.003 SOL for a Trial Card — no more spending $500 on an expensive smartphone every two years.

APhone Works With Every Device Through Cloud Virtualization

APhone works on all devices — whether a PC, Android, iPhone, or tablet — guaranteeing peak performance to handle the most demanding tasks or play the highest-quality games. The infrastructure for APhone is facilitated through cloud virtualization, which creates a virtual replica of the latest Android phone using software to simulate hardware.

Using containers and hypervisors (a software layer that allows multiple operating systems to share a single hardware host), APhone delivers unparalleled power to these devices through Aethir’s dedicated cloud-based GPU and top-tier CPUs. For technical users, APhone leverages the Qualcomm 865 and RK358.

The cloud virtualization process allows APhone to provide a multitude of mobile device capabilities consolidated into a single device, providing everyone with an additional advanced mobile experience inside their original phone.

With APhone, users can explore Web3 from anywhere in the world. We’re on a mission to do our part in onboarding the next billion users to Web3. We’re using APhone to serve as the gateway to a new mobile era in Web3, empowering individuals with the capabilities of blockchain and decentralized applications.

Democratizing Access: How APhone Unlocks Web3 to the World

APhone provides a new avenue to enter the Web3 world for millions of people through its cloud-based technology, democratizing access and allowing everyday mobile users from across the globe to participate.

By breaking down the barriers to entry, APhone enables all types of users to push their devices to the limit without putting any strain on the physical hardware. As a result, those with older smartphones can enjoy the latest games, applications, and smartphone features as if it were the latest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy.

Furthermore, APhone brings accessibility to the Web3 world for the millions of users who face geographical restrictions or processing power constraints when trying to utilize Web3 apps on their hardware devices. With centralized app stores making it difficult for Web3 games to get published, APhone is working to escape the limitations and break away from the chains of these centralized services. Instead, developers can easily have their Web3 games and dApps pre-installed on all APhone devices, making them instantly accessible to all APhone users.

“For lots of people who can’t afford the Saga phone in places like Mexico, Brazil, and Vietnam, Aphone lets them access the Web3 ecosystem from any device,” — APhone CBO William Peckham.

How to Get an APhone:

New users looking to access the APhone need an invite code. If you have friends who are already using an APhone, you can ask them for an invite code. Alternatively, you can head to our Telegram or Discord channels and request an invite code.

Once you have your invite code, go to APhone.com, press “Enter App,” and enter the code, or access the device through the invite code link.

Once logged in, any new user can deposit 0.003 $SOL to cover the gas fee for a free 7-day trial.

For the full APhone experience, users are required to active an APhone NFT — granting them a year’s worth of access to the decentralized smartphone.The NFT can be purchased during our minting rounds or launchpad sales, so be sure to follow our social media channels to be alerted for the next opportunity.

About APhone

APhone is the first decentralized cloud-based smartphone that utilizes DePIN to provide an unparalleled mobile experience to Web3 users.

Leveraging Aethir’s robust decentralized physical infrastructure network, APhone lives as an application on your device’s home screen, providing a gateway to a new era of mobile Web3.

The decentralized OS features an index of pre-installed Web3 dApps, allowing users to circumvent the gatekeeping from centralized application stores. Alongside bringing Web3 capabilities to users on the go, APhone delivers powerful performance in its mobile experience, allowing users to stream the latest games with exceptional graphics at low latency on any device.

Nano is a cryptocurrency that focuses on providing fast and fee-less transactions. Formerly known as RaiBlocks, Nano distinguishes itself from other cryptocurrencies by utilizing a unique consensus mechanism called Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) or more specifically a block-lattice structure.

Nano is an efficient and cost-effective payment token for all kinds of businesses. You can visit their website to learn more about its use cases and how it will change the business industry in the future.

How to mine Nano?

Step 1 : Download the Nano wallet. Go to to the website https://nano.org/en and click on Try Nano.

My personal choice is Natrium but you can choose whichever wallet you desire.

Step 2 : Once you have set up the wallet, get your free NANO (one time only for each new wallet created).

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However, within this downturn lies a silver lining — an opportunity to uncover undervalued projects poised for exponential growth.

As we look ahead to the years leading up to 2025, a period ripe with potential, it’s crucial to identify assets that offer substantial returns amidst market fluctuations.

1. Cosmos: Pioneering Interoperability Leading our lineup is Cosmos, a trailblazer in fostering seamless communication between disparate blockchain networks.

Credits to Shutterstock With its robust ecosystem and resilient token, Atom, Cosmos stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi).

The imminent rollout of Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol (IBC) promises to revolutionize cross-chain data transfer, paving the way for enhanced liquidity and security.

With its focus on scalability and interoperability, Cosmos represents a compelling investment opportunity poised for exponential growth in the years ahead.

Estimated Price Projection for Cosmos (ATOM) by 2025: Despite the current market conditions, ATOM’s potential is immense.

With its innovative approach to interoperability and burgeoning ecosystem, analysts forecast a price surge for ATOM.

Based on current trends and market sentiment, conservative estimates suggest a price target of $30 by the end of 2025, marking a significant uptrend from its present value.

1. Polygon: A Technological Marvel Next on our list is Polygon, renowned for its lightning-fast transaction speeds and negligible fees.

Yet, amidst its meteoric rise, a shadow looms — a specter named BlackRock.

Whispers in the crypto community suggest that this titan of finance may hold the power to shape Bitcoin’s destiny, for better or for worse.

A Cautionary Tale: BlackRock’s Potential Impact

As the digital realm entwines further with the traditional financial sector, the entry of institutional giants like BlackRock was hailed as a harbinger of legitimacy and stability.

However, recent murmurs cast doubt on this narrative, painting a picture of impending doom for the pioneering cryptocurrency.

Arthur Hayes’ Grim Prophecy

The concern stems from the notion that BlackRock’s voracious appetite for Bitcoin could lead to its ultimate demise.

credits to Coindesk

Arthur Hayes, a seasoned figure in the crypto sphere, sounded the alarm, cautioning against BlackRock’s relentless accumulation of Bitcoin.

He forewarns of a scenario where Bitcoin transactions dwindle, miners struggle to sustain the network, and the very fabric of Bitcoin unravels.

At first glance, Hayes’ prophecy strikes a chord of fear within the hearts of Bitcoin enthusiasts.

The prospect of BlackRock hoarding vast swathes of Bitcoin appears ominous, threatening to disrupt the delicate equilibrium that sustains the network.

Yet, upon closer examination, the doomsday scenario loses some of its potency.

Bitcoin’s Resilience and Adaptability

Bitcoin’s divisibility, with its smallest unit being the Satoshi, presents a safeguard against BlackRock’s hypothetical monopoly.

I wouldn't be surprised if one of these projects catapulted into the top 50–100 cryptos. However, I could see a narrative where they all do well.

Project 1: Cellframe ($CELL)

$Cell can be purchased on PancakeSwap and Uniswap-0x26c8afbbfe1ebaca03c2bb082e69d0476bffe099Market Cap at time of writing: $12.7M

**What is Cellframe?**Cellframe is a blockchain built from scratch that began development in 2017.

**Why is Cellframe unique?**Cellframe labels itself as a combination of a Layer 0, Layer 1, and Layer 2 Blockchain that is quantum-resistant and offers more decentralized applications. Here's a technical description someone shared in Telegram:

‘ Cell differentiates itself as a blockchain by addressing the issue of scalability. Team is implementing sharding, eliminating the bandwidth bottleneck often seen in blockchain platforms, like Polkadot, used for chain-to-chain information exchange. Cellframe is built with post-quantum cryptography, preparing it for a future where quantum computing could potentially break traditional cryptographic security. This makes it one of the most secure blockchains against future technological threats. Unlike traditional dApps that may still have single points of failure, t-dApps on Cellframe are designed to be truly decentralized and resilient against various risks.’

And here's an image comparing Cellframe to other top blockchains.

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In case you missed it, @MantaNetwork will be a Modular Ethereum L2 leveraging Celestia’s Data Availability technology.

They announced a campaign to pre-farm $MANTA via airdrop, very much like Blast (Blast is no more than a multisig, presently).

Some big whales have been depositing assets, and there’s a split between EigenLayer (1B TVL), Blast (1B TVL), and Manta (456M TVL).

According to their socials, Manta has received 60M in funding from investors such as Binance Labs and Polychain Capital. DYOR!

Currently, there are 3 opportunities on Manta

1. Deposit ETH, farm NFTs to get $MANTA airdrop

2. ETH trading at 10% discount in Manta because of a 70-day lock when bridging

3. NFTs: Buy airdrop NFTs, possibly at a discount

Opportunity #1: Airdrop $MANTA

You bridge ETH or USDC from Ethereum to Manta. When you deposit ETH, they give you $STONE at a ~1–1 rate, and when you deposit USDC, they give you wUSDM at a ~1–1 rate too.

Here’s a link to the bridge (code required → QWN3S):

https://newparadigm.manta.network/

After you bridge, you will start getting boxes, which get you NFTs. They are trading live in Element Market. NFTs will be redeemable for $MANTA. You have two choices: hold the NFTs (to get $MANTA) or sell them straight away for instant ETH.

Opportunity #2: DeFi on the Manta Network

$STONE is liquid in Manta, which means that you can do stuff in Manta DeFi (like lend it on LayerBank).

Unlike Blast, where you deposit and get no liquidity back. Since ETH/USDC deposits will be locked in Manta for 2 months starting Jan 1st, this means you cannot bridge $STONE or $wUSDM out yet.

Consequently, people who want to leave the chain have been dumping $STONE in Manta, causing a 10% price depeg relative to ETH. Same with wUSDM. This means that arbitrageurs can buy $STONE at 10% discount in ApertureSwap for example, wait 2 months, and then redeem for ETH 1–1 for 10% profit in 2 months when Manta opens up withdrawals.

Opportunity #3: NFTs

Airdrop farmers are getting NFTs, which can be held for $MANTA redemptions or can be sold in Element Market.

There’s a question: are these NFTs underpriced relative to how much MANTA they will get? It comes down to the estimated NFT supply and estimated FDV for Manta. I won’t go into much detail here. You need to estimate MANTA per NFT, then consider NFT potential supply (with assets bridged => farming time) and Manta FDV scenarios. If you find that any NFTs are underpriced related to the model scenarios, then that’s a speculative opportunity.

30,000,000 $MANTA will be distributed to the 6 NFT categories based on rarity. 20,000,000 additional MANTA (total 50M) will be distributed in other ways.

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What technologies are gaining the most traction? What are the biggest trends for business leaders to be prepared for?

This article explores these trends, their impact, and their future implications.

Trend #1: Blockchain Advancement Increases With Enterprise Adoption

BlackRock's recent introduction of a Bitcoin spot ETF has ignited renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrencies and sparked discussions about the implications of investments in the broader financial ecosystem. BlackRock's decision to hold real BTC over futures contracts in its ETF has encouraged other major players like WisdomTree and Invesco to review applications for their own Bitcoin spot ETFs.

EDX Markets, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by Charles Schwab, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Citadel Securities, also launched its platform and successfully secured a round of funding. To get around potential regulatory hurdles, EDX operates as a non-custodial exchange, refraining from holding customer crypto assets during transactions. Additionally, the SEC has not considered any of the initial cryptocurrencies offered on EDX Markets as securities.

Industry insiders view the institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a critical evolution. It indicates confidence in Bitcoin's potential as a mainstream instrument in traditional finance and could improve market stability by curbing volatility. Institutional adoption can democratize access to cryptocurrency investments and shape the future of digital assets.

While regulatory and security concerns persist, the potential for greater market stability and broader access to cryptocurrencies underscores the critical role institutional players play in the progression of digital assets.

Trend #2: Wall Street Embraces Asset Tokenization and Digital Transactions Transforming the Financial Landscape

Prominent financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Fidelity are recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain technology. By exploring the reaches of asset tokenization and digital transactions, these institutions are pioneering notable developments in the financial domain. A clear regulatory framework and partnerships with trustworthy financial entities are their optimal tools to leverage blockchain expertise to amplify transactional efficiency.

Blockchain technology is at the forefront of enabling the tokenization of real-world assets via smart contracts, which has the power to make transactions more efficient and secure. According to Citigroup analysts, tokenization could potentially encompass private-sector securities, funds, central bank digital currencies, and stablecoins, reaching a staggering $10 trillion by 2030.

Notwithstanding the challenges, such as differing views on tokenization and the choice between public and private blockchains, Wall Street clients are showing increasing involvement, signifying a sentiment shift. JPMorgan’s Onyx Digital Assets platform, for instance, facilitates the creation of tokenized representations of traditional assets, enhancing efficiency while cutting costs.

JPMorgan Chase’s enlargement of its blockchain-based payments platform for euro transactions and its venture into asset tokenization epitomizes the industry’s untapped potential. Citigroup foresees the tokenization of private-sector securities and funds to amount to $5 trillion by 2030, incorporating diverse assets like corporate debt and real estate. An additional $5 trillion could circulate into burgeoning digital currencies.

The merging of traditional financial institutions with blockchain technology is molding a new financial landscape, unlocking fresh market possibilities and boosting transaction efficiency.

Trend #3: The Rising Power of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its Impact on Modern Industries

As DeFi (Decentralized Finance) expands its influence in the FinTech scene, it’s also enabling the birth of new facets, like GameFi, SocialFi, and InsureTech. The majority of these platforms owe their existence to Ethereum’s powerful smart contract abilities. DeFi aims to replace middlemen with quicker, superior, and more cost-effective systems, though issues tied to liquidity protocols and user vulnerabilities persist.

The value of DeFi is particularly clear for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and emerging markets. DeFi’s programmability brings to life tailored financial tools and smart contracts that streamline operations and cut costs. The trust in financial transactions stems from the blockchain-backed transparency and unchangeability of DeFi.

The spotlight here is on the burgeoning DeFi-based technologies that promise job creation and business expansion. They include:

• BusiFi: Blockchain-based business management tools and DApps.

• FanFi: Fan-centric FinTechs, enhancing fan base management and revenue generation.

• GameFi: Tools to handle finances within blockchain games, ensuring transparency and preventing fraud.

• IndFi: Industrial applications that enhance efficiency by removing intermediaries.

• MediaFi: Decentralized technologies for multimedia production, improving financial management.

• RegFi: Trust and transparency in regulatory processes using smart contracts and decentralized governance.

• SciFi: Financial backing for researchers, guaranteeing transparency and equitable funding.

• SocialFi: Decentralized social media platforms with user verification, proof-of-ownership mechanisms, and blockchain payment systems.

Each offers distinct advantages and propels progress within their respective sectors. For instance, while GameFi develops a thriving secondary market and boosts player engagement, IndFi refines industrial processes. However, it’s critical to address environmental concerns related to blockchain gaming platforms’ energy usage. These DeFi-driven technologies have the potential to redefine various sectors, promoting efficiency, transparency, and innovation.

Trend #4: Central Bank Digital Currencies as a Monetary Anchor

With the rise of digital payments, central banks are swiftly recognizing the need to create trustworthy digital assets for economic stability. Enter Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) — the answer to a risk-free digital standard, serving as a monetary anchor amidst the evolving financial landscape.

The advent of digital money questions the effectiveness of physical cash as a monetary anchor. CBDCs preserve the principle of monetary singleness and shield monetary sovereignty by enabling conversion between various digital currencies. The digital euro project, currently in its investigative phase, aims to provide a comprehensive response to this challenge.

The surge in digital finance tokenization is pushing central banks to reevaluate their tech infrastructure for central bank money issuance in wholesale transactions. This might involve linking market Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) platforms to central bank infrastructures or creating a new DLT-based wholesale settlement service combined with DLT-based central bank money.

Central banks understand the need to involve the market in their research. Partnering with market players ensures developments align with market dynamics and needs, fostering the seamless integration of digital currencies into the financial systems. The shift to digital assets signifies a complex path towards financial innovation, with central banks playing a pivotal role in directing this transformation and maintaining trust in digital money.

Trend #5: Navigating the New Normal with Increasing Blockchain Regulation

Cryptocurrencies, while lauded as decentralized alternatives for financial services, often fail to meet expectations. Issues with the underlying blockchain technology, like sluggishness, high energy consumption, and scalability issues, render day-to-day transactions unfeasible. As a result, the crypto ecosystem has leaned towards more centralized forms, prioritizing speculation and rapid profits, ironically mirroring the flaws blockchain sought to rectify.

Recent events have exposed the frailty of the crypto ecosystem, causing confidence in cryptocurrencies to plummet rapidly. Rather than fostering a sustainable crypto future, integration into the financial sector amplifies contradictions and vulnerabilities, inducing greater instability and centralization.

It’s critical for the public sector to respond with a comprehensive regulatory framework addressing the social and environmental risks tied to cryptocurrencies, such as speculative use of unsupported assets. State backing of cryptos should be avoided to prevent socialization of crypto risks. The emphasis should be on crafting dependable digital settlement assets like Central Bank Digital Currencies.

Decisive action from the public sector could encourage the crypto ecosystem and blockchain technology to reassess their objectives and deliver genuine economic value within the digital finance landscape.

Trend #6: SEC Intensifies Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amped up its enforcement efforts in the cryptocurrency domain by lodging lawsuits against leading exchanges, such as Binance and Coinbase. Binance and its founder are facing charges for promoting unregulated securities, mismanagement of funds, and participating in wash trading. Coinbase stands accused of functioning as an unregistered securities exchange and dealing in unregistered securities.

In response, Coinbase has disputed these charges, criticizing the SEC for its lack of clear crypto industry guidelines and voicing its intention to maintain operations. SEC Chair Gary Gensler has voiced his concerns about non-compliance and overhype in the crypto market.

Yet, despite the regulatory pressure, the overall sentiment in the crypto market remains optimistic. The resilience of the market amidst these lawsuits is striking.

The enhanced scrutiny of crypto exchanges by regulatory authorities like the SEC represents a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. While this scrutiny might lead to short-term uncertainty, it could pave the way for more standardized and transparent regulations in the long run. The reaction of the crypto market to these developments will have a vital role in shaping the ongoing dialogue between digital currencies and global financial regulation.

Trend #7: Technical Drawbacks and User Challenges Limit Blockchain

The potential of cryptocurrencies has been stunted by the inherent shortcomings of blockchain technology. Transacting cryptocurrencies on blockchain networks has proven to be inefficient, slow, and costly, leading to the ‘blockchain trilemma’ — a struggle to optimize security, scalability, and decentralization at the same time.

Cryptocurrencies that rely on proof-of-work (PoW) mechanisms, like Bitcoin, are facing scrutiny due to their significant environmental impact and limited scalability. These PoW mechanisms, linked with a substantial carbon footprint, raise alarms amidst global green transition commitments. Furthermore, the PoW systems’ inability to handle large-scale transactions efficiently — with Bitcoin processing a mere seven transactions per second at high costs — hampers their wider adoption.

Efforts to address these limitations have given rise to alternative solutions like off-chain transactions. However, these solutions come with their own challenges. Transacting off-chain through third-party platforms could potentially compromise the security, validity, and permanence of crypto-assets. In addition, public blockchains carry inherent operational risks, primarily due to the lack of a central governing body to oversee operations and handle incidents.

Managing crypto-assets also presents a daunting task for users. In the realm of decentralized blockchains, users are expected to safeguard their personal keys using self-custody wallets, a process that is both complex and risky. The threats of key theft or loss stand as major roadblocks to widespread adoption. Furthermore, the immutability of blockchains — an otherwise valued feature — makes transaction reversals impossible.

In conclusion, blockchain technology, despite revolutionizing the financial world, faces significant limitations that prevent cryptocurrencies from being widely adopted. Both technical inefficiencies and user-centric challenges pose substantial obstacles. Enhancing the feasibility of blockchain and crypto-assets is critical for the future of digital finance. The journey towards realizing the full potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology hinges on addressing these challenges effectively.

Trend #8: An Expanding Definition for ‘The Metaverse’ Driven by Business Innovation

The Metaverse and its definition will continue to expand by offering businesses new potential in digital realms, such as virtual real estate, digital fashion, global events, and gaming. As a boundless marketplace, it will enable entrepreneurs to reach a global audience. MetaAd revolutionizes advertising by eliminating the need for tangible resources and physical travel, offering secure promotional platforms through Web 3.0 and smart contracts.

Additionally, the Metaverse hosts several other models:

• MetaAca: Transforms traditional learning through the Metaverse’s immersive, interactive global education.

• MetaEx: Offers cost-effective, globally accessible virtual exhibition platforms.

• MetaFash: Uses AI and 3D technologies to globalize the fashion industry with digital creation, display, and sale.

• MetaMark: Links global sellers and service providers with consumers, creating a truly worldwide marketplace.

• MetaMed: Provides a suite of blockchain-based medical services in the Metaverse, advancing telemedicine and healthcare access.

• MetaMeet: Encourages social networks and virtual meetings, enhancing social and business engagement.

• MetaTra: Offers cost-efficient, realistic virtual travel experiences, disrupting conventional travel norms and the tourism industry.

Trend #9: Guidelines and Future Directions for Implementing Metaverse Technologies

In the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and the Metaverse, several key trends are emerging. Governments are urged to establish regulations to ensure responsible implementation and equitable distribution of benefits for AI:

• Controlling AI: To mitigate the potential impact of AI on employment, governments should establish regulations to ensure its responsible implementation and equitable distribution of benefits.

• Applying CeDeFi-based Platforms: CeDeFi offers secure platforms for retailers and companies in the Metaverse while maintaining government compliance.

• Using DeFi 2.0: The improved version of decentralized finance incorporates KYC and AML mechanisms, making it suitable for future Metaverse business models.

• Enhancing Digital Twins (DTs): Developers need to balance the complexity of DTs with practicality to create accurate and efficient Metaverse environments.

• Cloud-assisted Metaverse: A hybrid architecture that combines public blockchains and cloud storage can meet the scalability needs of a Metaverse while preserving the principles of blockchain technology.

• Providing Conditional Privacy: Balancing user privacy and the need for security agencies can be achieved through security protocols that offer conditional privacy in Metaverse settings.

• Improving Background Technologies: Advancements in economic models, governance practices, computational methods, business security, trust mechanisms, and marketing strategies will contribute to the development of DeFi and Metaverse-based businesses.

Trend #10: AI-Enabled Blockchain

The convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to disrupt various industries. The influence of AI and machine learning (ML) on digital businesses, notably in robotics and industrial automation, has been significant. This merger could generate unique opportunities and interactions between people and companies.

However, this convergence involves theoretical and practical considerations. Academically, more research is necessary to formulate optimal strategies for fusing AI and blockchain, including algorithm designs that harness AI’s prowess while considering blockchain’s distinctive aspects. Privacy and security-related ethical aspects also need attention.

Practically, deploying AI-powered blockchain systems can face high costs and talent scarcity. Integrating these technologies within existing business structures might require significant organizational changes.

To navigate these complexities, businesses will have to develop comprehensive frameworks for effective implementation of AI-enabled blockchain. This should help overcome integration obstacles and harness these technologies’ potential, boosting efficiency, transparency, and innovation.

Looking Ahead to 2024

As we look towards 2024, the landscape of blockchain technology is poised for change and advancement driven by 10 identified trends in this article.

We anticipate a surge in enterprise adoption, as companies increasingly recognize the potential of blockchain to enhance efficiency, security, and transparency within their operations. This growth will be reinforced by the emergence of Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms, cloud-based solutions that allow businesses to develop and implement blockchain applications without managing the complex underlying infrastructure. BaaS is expected to lower the entry barrier, encouraging more businesses to incorporate blockchain into their models.

In parallel, the realm of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a financial system underpinned by blockchain, is set to expand exponentially. Despite being in its nascent stages, DeFi shows promise in revolutionizing the financial industry by providing users access to services without a centralized authority, such as a bank or government.

However, as blockchain adoption widens, so does the challenge of scalability. The rising number of users and transactions can cause blockchain networks to slow down, becoming a bottleneck for growth. 2024 may see the advent of more efficient, scalable blockchain networks, addressing these concerns and making the technology even more appealing to businesses.

As blockchain technology proliferates, we anticipate an increase in regulation. Governments globally are beginning to establish rules around its use, aiming to ensure that blockchain is leveraged responsibly and securely. This trend of regulatory scrutiny is likely to persist beyond 2024, shaping the future trajectory of blockchain technology.

These trends are reshaping the digital economy and bringing new opportunities and challenges. The future will require navigating these complexities and aligning with regulatory guidelines as industries continue to innovate.

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The very first step is to bridge the ZkSync network, and you have two options to choose from:

Manual Setup: Simply add the ZkSync network by copying the provided information, and you’re good to go. Here are the steps to manually add the ZkSync network to your Metamask wallet:

Open Metamask: If you’re using Metamask, start by opening your wallet.

1. Access Network Settings: In the top left corner of your Metamask interface, you’ll see the network option. Click on it to access network settings.

2. Add Network: From the network settings, choose “Add Network.”

3. Enter Network Details: Now, you’ll need to enter the network details provided. These include the network name (ZkSync), the New RPC URL, Chain ID, Symbol, and Block Explorer URL. Make sure to copy these details accurately.

Network Name: zkSync Era Mainnet New RPC URL: https://mainnet.era.zksync.io/ Chain ID: 324 Symbol: ETH Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.zksync.io/

1. Switch Networks: You can now switch between networks in your Metamask wallet and select ZkSync for your Robots.Farm adventure.

Effortless Bridging: Alternatively, you can follow the second method by visiting this link:https://zksync.io/ or https://chainlist.org/?search=zksync, which will guide you through bridging to the ZkSync era seamlessly. The choice is yours, and both paths lead to exciting opportunities in the world of Robots.Farm.

Connect Your Wallet

To start, make sure you’re using the cryptocurrency wallet that you used to bridge to the ZkSync network. Click on the following link: Connect Wallet. Your chosen wallet will open and prompt you to connect. Confirm the connection to link your wallet to the Robots.Farm platform. Now that your wallet is connected, you’re ready to explore Robots.Farm and become part of the early adopters enjoying the daily airdrop benefits of this promising project!

Participating in the Robots.Farm airdrop event is a breeze with four resource mining methods, each offering a chance to secure that elusive rare airdrop crate.

Junk Collection: Gather items with varying rarities every 24 hours through Junk Collection, with a chance to obtain a random-level airdrop crate. To unlock this FREE DAILY QUEST, ensure an active wallet with past transactions and one completed quest, or purchase points for automatic daily airdrop access. “Note that these points won’t be consumed but enable Junk Collection and ZkSync transaction history, boosting your airdrop potential.”

1. Recycling Quest: Participating in the Recycling Quest is straightforward; it costs 1 point to complete with no cooldown as long as you have enough points available. Completing this quest rewards you with 2 items and increases your chances of obtaining an airdrop crate.

2. Salvage Job: Engage in the Salvage Job for 2 points, where your chances of securing an airdrop crate are notably increased. This task not only boosts your item drop rate to 3 but also guarantees you 1 rare material. Plus, there’s no cooldown, so you can take advantage of this opportunity whenever you’re ready.

3. Asteroid Mining: The Asteroid Mining quest, priced at 4 points, is a must when you’re looking to spend your points wisely. This task grants you a whopping 5 items, including a guaranteed epic item, and offers a substantial boost in your chances of obtaining an airdrop crate. The rewards make it a valuable choice for maximizing your points worth.

Rewards from Asteroid Mining Crates in Robots.Farm

Crates are vital in Robots.Farm, granting players in-game tokens, mint passes, and even free mints. Here’s what you can discover in a crate:

In-game Tokens: These serve as the in-game currency, facilitating transactions within Robots.Farm and the DEX. Mint Pass: A special token for minting new robots, a valuable asset enabling resource creation. Free Mint: A rare reward, allowing for item or robot minting without in-game token costs. Crates Come in 20 Levels:

Crates vary in difficulty across 20 levels, linked to item rarity and value. Higher-level crates yield more valuable rewards but demand rarer items for opening. Each crate’s contents are randomized, creating a unique experience every time. Remember, preparation is key for tackling more challenging crates!

In summary, crates add excitement and rewards to Robots.Farm, offering vital resources and strategic gameplay.

Earning Points in Robots.Farm To get started, you can earn points through tasks. Here’s how:

Click on “Earn” and complete tasks on the Zealy platform. For every 100 XP you accumulate, you’ll earn 1 point (equivalent to approximately $1). It’s easy to earn XP — a simple retweet from Twitter, for instance, can give you 40 XP, which translates to about $0.4. Additionally, you can gather points by inviting friends and joining guilds, earning up to 5 points (equivalent to $5). By participating in these tasks and engaging with the community, you can swiftly accumulate points and enhance your Robots.Farm experience. For further guide on how to claim Bonus 5 Points: Click Here!

You can change the network manually by clicking “Change network” below. Buying Points in Robots.Farm

Purchasing points is straightforward, and you can use various networks to do so. Plus, there’s an incredible discount — you can snag 500 points, valued at around $500, for just $243 in crypto. As a bonus, this purchase grants you a unique Discord role, recognizing you as one of the early supporters of the game. A single token could go as high as $1 each and $0.1 during the launch of DEX around December.

So there you have it — your first step into joining one of the most promising and pioneering GameFi projects in zkSync.

Stay Tuned for More

This is just the beginning of your Robots.Farm journey. In our next installment, we’ll delve into the game’s market and tokenomics, unveiling more exciting details. We’ll also explore the leaderboard, guild rankings, and the thrilling world of player-versus-player (PvP) action. Stay tuned for an adventure like no other!

If you’ve enjoyed this article and want to stay updated, please give it a clap and follow us. Your support fuels our enthusiasm, and we’re thrilled to have you on board for this adventure. Don’t forget to check out my past articles for more insights and information. Until next time, happy farming!

“We are excited to partner with POL Finance in the economic analysis for the new Evmos Token Economics. The math and economic research and analysis from POL Finance will help us create a new token model that is robust, economically sound and able to adapt to different network conditions for the long term and with the right incentives in place.”

— Federico Kunze Küllmer, Evmos Founder

“A robust economic system is of paramount importance for the proper functioning of a blockchain. A blockchain operates as an incentive machine, motivating agents to perform specific actions by rewarding them with tokens. As constraints are introduced, this system becomes increasingly intricate. Evmos recognizes the significance of robust token engineering, which is why we collaborate to achieve it.”

— Santiago Di Paolo, POL Finance Co-founder

The collaboration will be conducted in three well-defined phases, each with specific objectives and clear milestones: onboarding, research and design and mathematical and economic audit.

Onboarding

During the initial Onboarding Phase, the collaborative efforts of Evmos and POL Finance will focus on a comprehensive examination of the existing Evmos token economic model. The primary objectives of this phase are as follows:

• Deep Dive into the current model: POL finance will conduct a thorough exploration of the current Evmos token economics model to gain a detailed understanding of its structure, components, and performance.

• Identifying critical components: The parties will identify the key components necessary for a healthy and sustainable token model as well as the areas that require improvement in the current model.

Research and Design

In this phase, our collaboration will focus on the development of a robust token economics framework.

Evmos and POL finance will create and test a mathematical model to underpin the new token economics design. The new model should strengthen game theoretical foundations of the network, while encouraging adoption and securing the whole Evmos ecosystem. During this phase POL Finance and Evmos should achieve the following objectives:

Objectives of the Research and Design phase.

Mathematical and Economic Audit

In the last phase, a thorough mathematical and economic audit will be conducted, including stress testing using Agent-Based Modeling (ABM). POL Finance team will also conduct simulations under extreme network conditions like low liquidity, low bonding ratio, and token volatility.

Another objective of this phase is to draw comparison of the old and the new model’s network KPIs such as the Gini Coefficient, the Nakamoto Coefficient, economic security, validators rewards, etc. The improvements will be incorporated to the new token economics design of Evmos.

The outcome — the final Evmos Token Economics Audit & Simulations Report — will be presented to the Evmos community, accompanied by an analysis of the mathematical audit, ABM stress tests, and Reinforcement Learning (ML) simulations as well as recommendations and enhancements to major economic parameters, guided by the results of these tests.

The collaboration will strengthen Evmos token economics, emphasizing sustainability, decentralization, and efficiency. Evmos and POL Finance are dedicated to delivering innovative and robust model to benefit all parties in the ecosystem.

The partnership is presently underway and has progressed to the Phase 2. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to advance in this collaborative journey.

About POL Finance

POL Finance is a team of highly skilled mathematicians, economists, data scientists, and quantitative finance professionals. The team offers mathematical-financial audits, risk management and token engineering consulting service to support blockchain ecosystems. Learn more about POL here.

About Evmos

Evmos is an interoperable EVM blockchain designed for cross-chain dApp development.

The Evmos Core Development Team is on a mission to create and ship the foundational tools necessary for building the cross-chain applications of the future. With groundbreaking roadmap features like EVM Extensions, the Evmos SDK, and the Evmos dApp Store, Evmos gives developers the freedom to take advantage of the IBC and connect their smart contracts to the Cosmos Ecosystem.

This revolutionary technology frees developers from the confines of today’s siloed blockchains.

The future is cross-chain.

Helpful Resources

💻 Developer Documentation: https://docs.evmos.org

👾 Official Discord: https://discord.gg/evmos

🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/evmos/evmos

🕊 Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvmosOrg

📯 Telegram: @EvmosOrg

📄 Blog: https://blog.evmos.org

🖥 Evmos Website: https://evmos.org

🌋 Evmos Careers: https://boards.eu.greenhouse.io/evmos

Evmos is the EVM stack for building natively cross-chain decentralized applications.

We encourage you to read the Evmos Manifesto and learn more about our plans to build a cross-chain future.

DISCLAIMER:* None of this is financial advice. This content is strictly for educational purposes. It’s not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets.*

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Introducing VaporWallet, the very first project on the Playbux Launch Pool feature. VaporWallet stands as a promising initiative, working towards the innovative concept of vaporizing the inflation of traditional fiat currencies. This forward-looking project empowers users to seamlessly exchange their fiat currency for digital assets, while also utilizing their Visa credit cards to cover transaction gas fees. Backed by a great partnership and a compelling vision, the choice to feature VaporWallet as the flagship project for our launch pool was made with unwavering confidence. To delve deeper into this gem, visit their official website: https://vaporwallet.co/

The Playbux Launch Pool x VaporWallet will be available for 30 days utilizing Stamp to Earn rules. There are 2,100,000 VPR token for Standard Stamp and 600,000 VPR token for Ultra Stamp.

Participants must have at least 1 Vapor NFT by participating in Vapor Quest during September 2023 when the Launch Pool Round begins. Those who missed out on the opportunity can acquire Vapor NFT straight from the NFT open market, such as Opensea, Element, Tofu, etc.

Standard Stamp

To participate in the Standard Stamp, participants do not need to own Playbux NFT. As seen in the table below, each Vapor NFT has its stamp point. Only distinguish alphabets will be accepted, and redundant NFTs will be ignored.

However, the situation quickly reversed, with the S&P 500 index bottoming and closing up 1.2% within the first half hour of trading. The 10-year Treasury bottomed around 10:50 am, recovering about a third of its losses. The odds of a rate hike also edged back from earlier highs.

The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since 2007 of 4.88% on Friday. It closed around 4.8% on Friday, well above 3.3% six months ago. The 30-year US Treasury yield briefly topped 5% Friday morning before falling back below the threshold to close at 4.97%.

With long-term yields rising faster recently, the yield curve inversion has improved notably, with the 10–2Y now only inverted by 30bp. But there’s still a long way to go to restore a normal upward sloping curve. If the 2Y holds around current 5.08%, the 10Y may need to rise over 6% to be considered normalized.

This is because after a brief panic, the market focused more on wage growth hitting the smallest increase since June 2021, nearing the Fed’s 2% inflation target in a significant sign of labor market loosening. It at least means the labor market doesn’t require further aggressive Fed hikes.

September NFP summary: Key sectors of economy continue recovering jobs but wage growth moderated. We believe this gives Fed space to keep tightening policy without severely harming growth (more room but not necessarily will). Market impact is overall neutral with job gains offset by slower wages.

September NFP substantially beat at +336K, the largest monthly increase this year, and prior two months revised up by 119K combined. This shows labor market remains robust.

Job growth continues concentrated in high-contact services like education, healthcare, leisure/hospitality. These added 170K jobs in Sept, 55% of total.

Meanwhile, wage growth was softer with average hourly earnings slowing to 4.2% YoY vs expected. Past 3 months averaged just 3.4% wage growth. Various surveys also show cooling employer willingness to raise wages, suggesting improving balance of supply/demand, favorable for Fed and inflation.

Combination of tight labor market but slowing wages provides basis for Nov Fed hike. Overall report shows labor market still strong but easing inflation pressures.

With both bulls and bears able to cite the report, market reaction was mixed with US yields spiking to new highs but stocks closing up. They often move in opposite direction. Hard for report to be catalyst for stock rebound, Friday’s bounce was more technical. Bear market not over until recession/credit event causes policy shift. Stocks rangebound until then with limited sustained rallies.

In low rate environment, investors focused more on valuations than earnings growth. But now with higher rates, growth will be scrutinized more. Rising rates raise corporate borrowing costs, potentially constraining growth. Whether future rate/inflation impacts offset or not will determine if stocks rebound. Best case is cooling inflation reduces hit to profit margins, unlike earlier when input/labor costs squeezed margins significantly. While easing cost pressures and still-strong growth help margins, hefty wage gains, higher rates/taxes make big profit growth unlikely.

Other Economic Events to Watch

Most Fed officials still see need for high rates for some time, with hawkish Bullard and Mester not ruling out more tightening in November.August US PCE inflation rebounded to 3.5% YoY, core PCE as expected moderated to 3.9% YoY.September US Markit Manufacturing PMI final raised to 49.8; Services PMI final revised down.August US Durable Goods orders growth finalized at 0.1% MoM.Latest initial jobless claims rose back to 207K.As of Oct 7, Atlanta Fed GDPNow model estimates Q3 US GDP growth at 4.9% SAAR, unchanged from Sept 29 estimate.BOJ Sept minutes showed hawkish views, with one hawk saying inflation target achievement was in sight and normalization may not be far off.US Q3 Earnings Season Arriving

Third quarter 2023 earnings season kicks off this week

The earnings season kicks off this week, with first reporters including Pepsi, JPM, Citi, Wells Fargo, and Blackrock. Early reports are heavy on financials. The season will wrap up quickly, with 80% of S&P 500 companies having reported by Nov 3.

Market expects 0% YoY profit growth for S&P 500 in Q3, most optimistic view entering a reporting period since Q4 2022. Ex-energy expected up 5%, best since Q1 2022. Median EPS growth forecast 2% for individual companies:

By sector, consensus most optimistic on Communication Services EPS (+28%) and most pessimistic on Energy EPS (-38%). Though Brent crude rose 27% in Q3, average price still 12% below year-ago level. Ex-energy, S&P 500 EPS seen up 5%.

Per GS estimates, Information Technology is largest contributor to S&P 500 EPS estimates in both 2024 and 2025, adding 2 percentage points of growth each year. After weak 2022, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary profits have troughed and are set to jointly contribute ~3 percentage points in 2024 and 2025 from cost initiatives and margin focus at META and Amazon. But corporate investments into AI could limit profit growth in these sectors.

Concentration risk in mega cap techs contributing heavily to S&P 500 sales and profits poses downside risk if companies fall short of expectations. In 2022, Big 7 stocks (AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA) accounted for 12% of S&P 500 sales and 17% of profits. By 2025, market expects big tech to contribute 15% of S&P 500 sales and 24% of profits. Antitrust scrutiny by regulators is a potential headwind to future growth for this group, with recently announced lawsuits targeting practices at Apple, Amazon and Google. Our past case studies showed sales growth slowed at AT&T, Microsoft and IBM following settlements of their antitrust cases.

With profits expected to notch a cyclical high this quarter and history of earnings season being net positive for stocks, outlook for next quarter not overly gloomy amid relief from overheated bullish positioning and expectations for strong earnings. Key is whether volatility in Treasuries can be tamed, ie yields shifting from one-way upside to rangebound.

According to bond king Bill Gross, normally such a massive spike in real yields would compress the forward P/E of the S&P 500 from 18X currently to 12X. But excitement over AI potential and massive government spending blunted the impact. Still, “can AI and $2 trillion future fiscal deficits prove ‘this time is different?’” he wrote. “I doubt it.”

The Islamist radical group Hamas launched a sudden attack this weekend, killing over 600 Israelis so far. Saturday was the deadliest day for Israel in decades, as violence between Palestinians and Israelis has surged over the past few months. This long-running conflict now appears to be entering uncharted and dangerous new territory. Israel formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday and carried out airstrikes on the densely populated Gaza Strip in response. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed revenge, warning Israel will take “forceful retaliation” and is prepared for a “long and difficult war.” The Palestinian Health Ministry said at least 413 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Saturday.

Additionally, Hamas attacks in Israeli-occupied territory have left several foreigners dead, including Americans and French. Major developed nations have expressed support for Israel, and the US has moved the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier group closer to Israel.

With financial markets closed over the weekend, the war news did not directly impact markets yet. Crypto markets continued their weak, range-bound price action. Looking back at the last major war, Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the S&P 500, gold, and crypto all rallied that month, but then declined for the next three consecutive months. However, the Fed was also in a rate hiking cycle then.

Positioning and Fund Flows

Several stock market investor positioning indicators fell again this week, showing bearish sentiment strengthening further.

Systematic portfolio positioning dropped significantly to a neutral 40th historical percentile (deep blue line below). Subjective investor positioning (already in underweight zone) also fell further back to May levels at 29th historical percentile (green line below).

A Deep Dive into the Future of Blockchain with Industry Stalwarts

In an exhilarating rendezvous, Dmail Network recently hosted a Twitter Space, encapsulating a knowledge-sharing session with two maestros of the blockchain domain — Arno Bauer from BnB Chain and Yin from OKX. With over 30,000 enthusiasts tuning in live, the discussion centered around the theme, “Onboarding the Next Billion Users: Web3 Growth Strategies.” This event marked the fifth in our Innovation Seminar Series, aiming to bring forward the industry’s brain trust to shed light on the evolving blockchain space.

Setting the Stage: Introduction by Daniel

Warmly welcoming the participants and the distinguished guests, I, Daniel, your host and the COO of Dmail Network, set the tone for an insightful discussion. The core essence was to delve into the growth avenues of the web3 space and its implications on the future of the blockchain industry.

Project Overview: A Glimpse into BnB Chain and OKX

Arno and Yin, representing BnB Chain and OKX respectively, shared their journey and the pivotal roles their organizations play in the blockchain ecosystem. With BnB Chain boasting over 2 billion transactions and OKX fostering connections with numerous projects, the narrative was set for an enriching discussion.

Unveiling the Onboarding Strategies

The dialogue progressed towards understanding the potential channels through which a billion users could be onboarded onto the web3 platforms. While Yin emphasized the need for infrastructural advancements, Arno highlighted the significance of scalability and innovative use cases like SocialFi and gaming to drive user onboarding.

Challenges & Opportunities: Global Web3 Adoption

A candid exchange on the hurdles and prospects of global web3 adoption ensued, underlining the knowledge gap, regulatory landscape, and the cultural paradigm as key challenges. On the flip side, the transparency and financial use cases offered by blockchain emerged as substantial opportunities waiting to be tapped.

Enhancing Accessibility: Web3 Technologies at Forefront

The discussion steered towards how web3 technologies can smoothen the user experience, especially for those new to digital ecosystems. Account abstraction emerged as a consensus point, which could drastically lower the learning curve and improve user engagement.

Educate to Empower: The Road Ahead

The dialogue touched upon innovative strategies like Learn to Earn, hackathons, and AI bots, aimed at educating and empowering users about web3 technologies. It underscored the importance of breaking down complex concepts and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Learning from Success Stories

Yin and Arno shared insights from successful case studies and projects that have effectively onboarded new users to the Web3 ecosystem. The discourse brought to light the potential of trading, NFTs, and stablecoins in driving user adoption.

Gamification: A Catalyst for User Adoption

The conversation dove into how gamification and incentives could encourage user adoption without overshadowing the primary value proposition. The essence was to ensure that the product’s core experience should be paramount.

Industry Insights: Looking Beyond the Horizon

As the discussion neared its conclusion, Yin and Arno shared their perspectives on the current state of the industry, the ongoing bear market, and the promising developments laying the foundation for the next growth phase. The unveiling of BnB Greenfield for decentralized data ownership marked a notable mention, indicating a shift towards a more transparent and decentralized ecosystem.

A Heartfelt Gratitude

A token of appreciation was extended to the esteemed guests and the vibrant community that participated in this enlightening session. The exponential traction of Dmail Network, with over 3.5M users and 40M messages, epitomizes the strides being made in the blockchain communication sphere.

The collective wisdom shared by Arno and Yin, coupled with the engaging discussions, have indeed added a wealth of knowledge to the Dmail community. As we continue on this exciting journey, the lessons learned and the insights gained from this session will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of the decentralized communication landscape.

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on our official Twitter to be part of this exhilarating journey into the web3 frontier.

Our world is actively engaged in the transition from creating electricity from fossil fuels to creating clean electricity from renewable energy sources. This transition is critical because renewable energy reduces the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere. As a consequence, climate change and its desastrous consequences are mitigated. It is expected that by 2024, renewable power will have expanded by 50% compared to 2019.

One of the main renewable energy sources is solar energy. Solar energy can be converted to electricity by solar panels (further reading on different solar panel technology: How Solar Energy Technology Is Becoming More Efficient). These solar panels can be installed for example on roofs, but most are installed in solar parks. Solar parks are large-scale solar factories, where a large number of solar panels are installed, usually at ground level, in an array to generate large amounts of electricity. Often, they are located in rural areas, either on converted agricultural land or on unused land. Usually, solar parks are run by large corporations or utility companies. The popularity of these parks is increasing rapidly to meet rising renewable energy needs.

While these solar parks offer an important opportunity for the transition to renewable energy, they also have disadvantages as they occupy a lot of land, impact this land, and can degrade local ecosystems. For example, solar parks typically affect air temperature, rainfall and evaporation, populations of microorganisms, amount of vegetation, and carbon cycling in the soil. Carbon cycling means the uptake and release of carbon from soil through plants. If these changes are managed poorly, habitat loss will lead to biodiversity loss.

While we continue to provide cost-efficient routes via 90+ DEXs and bridges for cross-chain swaps between established networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon, we’re also breaking new ground for emerging networks like Linea, Base, Mantle, and more. We embarked on this route about a year ago, and L2s already constitute 42% of our volume!

This year, for our celebratory campaign, we’re partnering with four popular new blockchains: Linea, zkSync Era, Mantle, and Base! Perform swaps to/from/on Base, Linea, Mantle, and zkSync Era to earn potential airdrops together with a share of 1.5M+ RBC!

Connecting You to Hyped Blockchains

Our campaign’s core objective is to engage our users with the vibrant ecosystems of these new but very promising blockchains:

Exploring zkSync Era, Linea, Mantle and Base: While rumors swirl about potential airdrops from zkSync Era, Linea, Rubic ensures you have seamless access to these blockchains and their various protocols. Mantle Journey Rewards: Mantle, in particular, has announced exciting guaranteed rewards for active participants in its ecosystem as part of their Mantle Journey campaign. Rubic will soon be an official part of the Mantle Journey, so join up!

Interact with Four Blockchains: Rubic’s campaign simplifies your interactions with these four prominent blockchains plus their bridges and DEXs, providing you with a user-friendly experience to explore them in an ‘all-in-one’ fashion, making it possible to swap from zkSync to Base, from Base to Mantle, etc., also being able to swap a token while you’re bridging.

Join us in celebrating Rubic’s birthday, where you’ll have unparalleled access to these exciting blockchain ecosystems along with countless opportunities.

Unveiling the Exciting Details

We’ve prepared an exciting four-week journey for you! Each week, we’ll focus on one of our partner blockchains, and during those weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to collect points and NFTs.

Collecting all of those makes you eligible for the reward pool of 1.5M+ RBC, while warming up your wallet for possible blockchain remunerations!

The campaign is available on Galxe, Intract, and QuestN and Rubic’s website!

September 25th — October 1st. Week 1: Rubic x Base

Base has quickly gained traction as a robust blockchain platform, and we’re making it accessible to you through Rubic.

• Complete a Cross-Chain Swap from EVM networks using Rubic contracts to and from Base on Rubic.exchange via any provider — Symbiosis/ Squid/ ChangeNOW/ XY Finance, etc.

• Complete an On-Chain Swap on Base on Rubic.exchange via Aerodrome DEX (please select it manually)

• Like the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Share the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Follow Rubic’s Twitter account

• Follow Aerodrome’s Twitter account

October 3rd — 8th. Week 2: Rubic x Mantle

Rubic is proud to connect you to Mantle’s dynamic ecosystem, offering you easy access to their Mantle Journey and its growing array of DeFi projects and tokens.

• Complete a Cross-Chain Swap from EVM networks using Rubic contracts* to and from Mantle on Rubic.exchange via Symbiosis/ Squid/ XY Finance

• Complete an On-Chain Swap on Mantle on Rubic.exchange using FusionX (please select it manually)

• Like the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Share the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Follow Rubic’s Twitter account

• Follow FusionX’s Twitter account

October 9th — 15th. Week 3: Rubic x Linea

Explore Linea’s ecosystem, a new L2 blockchain founded by ConsenSys, the developer of MetaMask.

• Complete a Cross-Chain Swap from EVM networks using Rubic contracts to and from Linea on Rubic.exchange via Symbiosis/ Squid/ XY Finance

• Complete an On-Chain Swap on Linea on Rubic.exchange via SyncSwap DEX (please select it manually)

• Like the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Share the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Subscribe to Rubic’s Discord

October 16th — 22nd. Week 4: Rubic x zkSync Era

zkSync Era has been at the forefront of zk Layer-2 solutions, and Rubic is here to make your experience even better when it comes to speed and cost.

• Complete a Cross-Chain Swap from EVM networks using Rubic contracts to and from zkSync on Rubic.exchange via any provider — Symbiosis/ XY Finance/ ChangeNOW, etc.

• Complete an On-Chain Swap on zkSync on Rubic.exchange SyncSwap DEX (please select it manually)

• Like the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Share the announcement post on Twitter — https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/1706279313534828955?s=20

• Subscribe to Rubic’s Discord

Plus, don’t forget to unlock the following:

• Read the Rubic Medium Article to get a unique commemorative NFT.

• Create a Nomis Passport

• Hold RBC — Holding RBC may get you an additional coefficient in the pool of RBC rewards!

Don’t forget that RBC holders can stake their tokens and enjoy an impressive 75% APR on their staked assets.

* To participate in the Campaign, make sure the swap goes via Rubic’s contracts:

Also, there will be a separate Layer3 campaign which you can also participate in — the link will be published later. Please note that the reward pool set for that campaign is in Layer3 XPs!

What Rubic Has Achieved in 2022–23 As the third year commences, our team extends heartfelt gratitude to every member of our cherished community. You power our progress, standing as the bedrock against market fluctuations and crypto turbulence.

The recent year has defied demanding challenges, and Rubic emerged stronger than ever. This year’s achievements encompass innovation, evolution, and continuous expansion!

Partnerships Reflecting on our growth, it’s astounding to recall that Rubic supported just 20 networks last September. Today, we proudly integrate 70+ blockchains, encompassing:

10 L2 ETH Blockchains: Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync Era, Base, Mantle, Metis, Polygon zkEVM, Linea, PulseChain and Boba ETH. L2s already constitute 42% of our value (6 months ago it was just 14%).

30+ non-EVM blockchains, which clearly set Rubic aside from the competition. 4 Testnets: Scroll, Goerli, Zetachain, Arthera. We’re committed to integrating new, popular chains and testnets, so that Rubic can solve any Web3 cross-chain need. Rubic = Interoperability.

In our ongoing efforts to enhance Smart Routing, we’ve aggregated an impressive roster:

Over 20 DEXs More than 7 new Cross-Chain providers Over the course of this year, we participated in over 30 major campaigns, including highly-anticipated ones like the zkSync Era and Polygon zkEVM campaigns.

Innovations and Security Beyond bolstering Rubic’s Smart Routing capabilities, we’ve introduced over 20 new features. Let’s delve into the most groundbreaking innovations from this year:

Testnet Launch Fee Sharing via Staking ‘Revoke Approval’ Feature Token Security Rating Feature And of course…

Introduction of SwapToEarn. The SwapToEarn Feature, unveiled in April, has garnered immense participation. A remarkable 61,000+ participants have engaged.

Very soon we will perform a comprehensive UI/UX Update of our app, achieving a harmonious balance between style and convenience. As we approach another year, a fresh design update beckons, signalling the dawn of a new chapter for Rubic.

While Rubic’s product continued to be upgraded, we remained steadfast in fortifying our security measures. This year saw a reimagined Security Architecture, including:

The hiring of Rubic’s Chief Information Security Officer. A thorough audit of Rubic’s New Contracts. The implementation of a revamped Information Security Strategy. The launch of a Bug Bounty Campaign. New Highs The flourishing growth of our numbers has been a source of immense pride this year.

Over 150,000 Total Unique Users have joined our ranks since the start of the project, forming a dynamic and engaged community. Our platform has facilitated an impressive Total Trading Volume exceeding $463M, a testament to the robust activity within our ecosystem. An astonishing Total Transaction Number of 462,000+ reflects the seamless interactions and transactions facilitated through Rubic. Yet, our journey doesn’t end here. With unyielding determination, we continue to pursue a multitude of new accomplishments, each one contributing to the evolution and growth of our platform.

With every stride, we grow for our community, and the journey ahead is nothing short of exciting!

About Rubic

Rubic aggregates 70+ blockchains and testnets, while it enables swaps of 15,500+ assets with the best rates, highest liquidity, and transaction speeds — in one click, thanks to the integration of 90+ DEXs and bridges.

Users no longer have to roam across Web3 to compare rates and liquidity; they can make cross-chain and on-chain swaps of any available token to any other one on https://app.rubic.exchange/. On top of that, Rubic’s app along with our cross-chain widget provide fiat on-ramp services, making crypto easy to access and buy.

We also provide tools for dApps to enable cross-chain swaps. Rubic’s functionality can be implemented by any crypto project willing to become interoperable, with an easy-to-install widget and fully customizable SDK.

We are thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited details for the first-ever zkPortrait Pass Mint on Linea! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 22 at 12:00 PM UTC when your minting journey begins.

Allowlist Mint

Time: September 22nd — 30th at 12:00 PM UTC

Price: Free Mint

*🚨*This is an Allowlist Mint Only — not a Public Mint!🚨

A limited number of spots have been reserved for our early supporters and active community members who participated in recent campaigns. Be sure to complete the mint using the wallet address you provided during the allowlist program.

AlienSwap Public Trading:

If you didn’t secure a spot on the allowlist, don’t worry! The zkPortrait Pass will be available for purchase on the AlienSwap marketplace https://alienswap.xyz shortly after the minting goes live on our website.

Just follow these simple steps:

1️⃣ Go to https://alienswap.xyz/collection/linea/as-match-zk-portrait-pass-eKYui

2️⃣ Select a pass you’d like to purchase and click ‘Buy Now’.

3️⃣ Next, confirm a signature request in your wallet.

4️⃣ After your purchase is complete, you can check “My item” to get a confirmation.

zkPortrait Pass Benefits

Owning the zkPortrait Pass on Linea comes with a host of exciting benefits, including:

• Claim up to 400U $ASM Airdrop: Hold your zkPortrait Pass and you qualify to join our $ASM Airdrop. Earn up to 400U $ASM tokens as passive income based on your staking duration (feature coming soon).

• zkPortrait Mint Discount: The zkPortrait Pass is your backstage pass to mint our zkPortrait before the general public at a discounted price. The zkPortrait is our very own zkSBT that allows users to create an AI-generated profile picture. Add your zkPortrait to your profile, and start earning more tokens, claim airdrops, and access exclusive features in our app.

• zkPortrait Pass Discord Role: Gain access to the zkPortrait Pass role on Discord, granting you special privileges within our community.

Minting Tutorial on the Website

For those of you holding allowlisted wallet addresses, securing your zkPortrait Pass is a breeze.

1. Login to your AsMatch account on our website https://asmatch.app. You can also create an account directly on our website by entering your email address.

Since day one, our mission (or as we like to call it SPACEmission) has been ‘exploring new blockchain galaxies and expanding the horizons of how blockchains can affect humanity, by using ZK technology.’

Two years later (sorry, 20 years later) together with StarkWare we are really expanding the blockchain space, bringing Zero-Knowledge closer to mainstream adoption, and creating many great things together!

We started with tooling — Starknet Hardhat plugin, continuing with Starknet Devnet, and later Starknet.js. All of this led to other projects like creating a 1-click withdrawal feature to Starkgate and bringing Chainlink to Starknet, collaborating with deBridge, then** Liquity**; building fast withdrawals, and now building Nimbora (more info about Nimbora coming in a few weeks, so stay tuned 😉)

Apart from the amazing, global user community, Manta Pacific has also onboarded amazing partners to grow alongside, such as Celer and Polyhedra for bridging, iZUMi and DODO for DeFi, and zkHoldem for on-chain gaming. In fact, over 251 were deployed on Manta Pacific testnet, from projects and developers worldwide. You can see all of the stats on Manta Pacific testnet on our Pacific Testnet Explorer.

Now we are excited to take the next step with all of our community and partners. Manta Pacific is officially launching its Mainnet Alpha.

Upon the completion of onboarding many of the exciting projects in the ecosystem, we will begin part 2 of Mainnet Alpha, which welcomes and encourages community members from all over the world to participate in some of our on-chain activities. This celebration will last over a month and give everyone plenty of opportunity to contribute to the ultimate success of Manta Pacific. Alongside our community, developers, and partners, we are confident to see Manta Pacific grow to become one of the largest ecosystems in Web3.

During Mainnet Alpha, Manta Pacific will leverage Ethereum for data availability (DA). Upon Celestia’s mainnet launch, Manta Pacific will shift to take advantage of modular DA through Celestia. More information about this shift along with other exciting news about Manta Pacific’s upcoming roadmap will be published soon.

Did you enjoy last week’s campaign and want more? No problem, we’ve got you covered!

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into a world full of intriguing riddles, hidden treasures, and fascinating digital landscapes. This is no ordinary quest, but a thrilling exploration of the enigmatic Blockchain Universe. You will need all your skills and cleverness to overcome the challenges of this quest, which will test every aspect of your beings. From bustling cities to encrypted catacombs, you will traverse diverse terrains and encounter many wonders.

At the heart of this journey lies the legendary “MAP”, which is the object of your relentless pursuit. Dive into an interactive experience where you can uncover the mysteries of MAP Protocol through fun quizzes and puzzles. Have a blast!

Timeline:

July 24th — July 30th, 2023

Rules:

Notes: The Find the “MAP” Campaign is only for DIN Passport NFT holders.

• Launch Day: July 24th

Step 1: Start the campaign at Galxe, complete social media tasks, and claim the exclusive OAT with Web3Go x MAP Protocol Lumi. If you get the OAT, you will have the chance to play MAP Protocol’s time-limited puzzle.

Step 2: Go to Web3Go DIN and start exploring the new planet. You could link social accounts, refer friends and complete quizzes to earn golden leaves points.

*After Web3Go DIN goes public, your friends from referral will be able to join.

• The Puzzle Unveiled: July 25th

Begin your adventure by solving the first puzzle on the Web3Go DIN.

Click on “Start Hunting” to begin solving the Map Protocol Secret Puzzle. You will need to solve three puzzles, each containing three clues. The first clue of each puzzle will be announced on July 25th at 20:00 UTC+8, July 27th at 20:00 UTC+8, and July 29th at 20:00 UTC+8. Input the code you find to solve the puzzle!

Probably because I’m Canadian. When you live where there’s snow half the year, and it’s hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk the other half, maybe a person can’t help being a bit off the beaten track.

Anyway.

Unless you’ve recently crawled out from under a rock, you know the internet is full of “make money” and “side hustle” articles.

I’ve been self employed most of my adult life. Know what I do? I make people money. I don’t sell internet marketing courses. I just DO marketing. Last email series I wrote did 30K the first weekend. That’s what I do.

Plus, I have side gigs. I sell design bundles, photos and fonts. I’m working on adding tutorials for some of the things people suck at that I’m good at. It’s a lot. But, you know…winter half the year. :)

So when I see “side gig” advice, I can’t help but do this…

It is absolutely possible to make a decent income online. But most of the advice out there? lol.

You know what would be rude?

It would be rude to point at some of the posts I see here and critique them.

lol. I’d love to. But it would be rude.

So I asked ChatGPT instead.

Now, don’t get me wrong. There are things ChatGPT does really well if you use it as a tool, not a way to cheat the writing process. Last week I wrote about how helpful it can be for people who suck at writing titles.

But otherwise? ChatGPT is kind of like talking to The Borg.

It’s hive mind. Gobbles up information from the internet and spits it back at you in words a fifth grader can understand.