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2022-10-27 14:08:04 Helium (HNT)

Helium is a blockchain-based network for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It uses nodes as Hotspots to connect wireless devices to the network

Last month, we covered Helium's plan to create a decentralized platform where any type of telecom network can be deployed with Helium Improvement Proposal 51 (HIP-51). Now that HIP-51 has been implemented, users can start to establish new subDAOs and tokens

A newly passed proposal (HIP-52) introduces the IoT subDAO and subtoken to Helium. IoT subDAO participants may lock and delegate IOT tokens to gain voting power in IoT governance and run oracles. HNT tokens will be emitted to the subDAO treasury and will back the IOT token.

Additionally, Helium community members approved HIP-53, which establishes the Mobile subDAO and MOBILE subtoken for 5G hotspots.

Helium updated their explorer page today to reflect the amount of IoT and Mobile networks on the platform. As of writing, there are over 925,000 IoT hotspots and 2,600 Mobile 5g networks, with $278 million in staked HNT validating the network

The Helium community will handle all MOBILE emissions, mining rewards, programmatic treasury, and governance operations for mobile device networks. HNT is now the reserve asset of the subnetworks, and will remain the primary economic asset.

This will create an economy where the underlying HNT assets will be burned and minted to maintain an equilibrium that continues to power Helium.

This will establish a new structure for the protocol, and attract more value to the platform, as each new network established directly benefits the HNT token. Open / Comment

2022-10-17 13:52:00 The Sandbox (SAND)

The Sandbox is one of the largest metaverses on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to create, share, and monetize their in-game assets – like real estate – and gaming experiences. The Sandbox is quickly becoming the hub for A-list celebrities in the metaverse. Some of the world’s biggest stars are competing to build the largest and most exciting “meta-mansions” to host special events for fans.

The list includes NBA superstar Kevin Durant; Grammy-winning musicians Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, and Justin Timberlake; and fashion icon Paris Hilton.

Even luxury companies are buying digital land. As we covered last month, Playboy announced it will be building a virtual replica of the Playboy Mansion, dubbed the PartyMansion. The Sandbox has over 165 partnerships, including video game companies such as Atari and Ubisoft, to build fun, creative play-to-earn gaming experiences.

The latest addition to its growing list of partnerships is celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Ramsay will be teaming up with the UK production and distribution company, ITV Studios, to bring his show Hell’s Kitchen to the Sandbox metaverse.

The show will open its first virtual restaurant and chef-themed game experience. The Sandbox is quickly becoming the go-to place for megastars to digitally connect with fans. We expect more partnerships to follow, and more celebrities to bring their high-net worth networks to this digital experience.

That will give the Sandbox a foothold in the metaverse as competition in this space ramps up. Open / Comment

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2022-10-10 16:02:18 Crypto com Coin/Cronos (CRO)

Founded in 2016, Crypto com serves more than 50 million customers and is the world’s fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Recently, Crypto com has made major headway with regulators worldwide.

On July 19, Crypto com announced it received registration and regulatory approval in Italy as a provider of virtual currency and digital wallet services. Two days later, it received regulatory approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Crypto com also recently announced it secured crypto and payments registration in South Korea.

Crypto com will continue to evolve and empower digital commerce in South Korea. South Korea is recognized as a crypto hotspot with exchange giants like Upbit, BitHub, CoinOne, and Korbit. At the peak of crypto’s popularity in 2017, South Korean exchanges were responsible for nearly 30% of all crypto trading worldwide.

The Cronos network will also support the development of the web3 ecosystem in Asia. Asia has been a prime mover in blockchain technology in the past.

These key regulatory milestones will help Crypto com deliver a wide range of products and services to 50 million customers globally. Open / Comment

2022-10-04 16:59:09 Binance To Develop Virtual Asset Market In Kazakhstan Amid President’s Support
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2022-10-03 08:49:07 Breaking: Uniswap Labs Eyes Fundraising At $1 Billion Valuation, $UNI Price Jumps
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2022-10-02 13:21:52 ​​Enjin-Coin (ENJ)

Enjin offers blockchain products that make integration with gaming and NFTs easy for individuals, businesses, and developers.

Last month, BlockTrucks, a play-to-earn racing game, joined the Enjin ecosystem.

In BlockTrucks, players climb the ranks to attain the status of grand champion. As you race, you’ll earn in-game currency TRUCK tokens and collect NFTs in the form of upgrade cards which can be used to upgrade your truck.

BlockTrucks is playable via desktop web browser, Android, and iOS, while the use of Efinity ensures that all in-game digital assets are portable cross-chain. These features make it easier to access and use and in last month’s issue we covered how important Efinity is to the Enjin ecosystem.

Additionally, it creates a foundation for interoperability between gaming platforms and blockchain protocols, so users can compete against other players no matter which device or chain they prefer.

BlockTrucks is using the Enjin Platform and Efinity to bring a greater degree of customization to the gaming experience with NFTs. For Enjin investors it is good to see gaming projects choose Enjin as it’s a healthy sign for the long-term price of Enjin tokens. Open / Comment

2022-09-29 12:45:00 Streamr (DATA)

Streamr is an open-source project creating a platform and tools for the world’s real-time data to be owned and traded by the community.

The team has been working towards fully decentralizing the network, but to achieve that Streamr needs to turn the project over completely to the community.

In the previous build of the mainnet, Corea, the Streamr team controlled all the nodes in the network.

That changed in February with Brubeck. Now, anyone around the world can connect, run a node, stake and earn DATA tokens for powering the network.

On April 4, the first full month of Streamr Brubeck mainnet staking rewards were distributed. 1,617,000 DATA (worth around $200,000) were distributed to around 2,200 participants. The average APR in March was 144%.

Data being able to flow peer-to-peer , without the possibility of a third party accessing or restricting it, is a powerful tool that removes a key point of failure in centralized networks. With Streamr we can start to see how the future of monetization of data for automated services will work in a truly decentralized way. With Streamr, anyone can contribute to a network and provide the same services at a much lower cost and receive rewards. Streamr is a disruptive technology, and DATA will be in high demand as staking DATA is required to run a node and serves as the utility that powers the Streamr ecosystem. Open / Comment

2022-09-25 13:21:53 Cosmos (ATOM)

Cosmos is an industry-leading protocol that facilitates reliable, authentic communication between connected blockchains, also known as Inter‐Blockchain Communication (IBC).

In our January and February issues, we covered what the Theta upgrade means for Cosmos and how the interchain feature will generate more value and demand for Atom tokens.

Earlier this month, Cosmos activated the Theta upgrade. Before the upgrade, while IBCsupported asset transfers, cross-chain composability was still limited in its previous form.

However, in this new release, interchain accounts enable users to interact with any contracts on supported IBC-integrated blockchains from one unified interface on the hub. Additionally, through interchain accounts, Atom holders can stake and accumulate ATOM with no lock-up at a rate of 10%.

These rewards dwarf what investors get for stock dividends or bond payments. With these kinds of yields, you can compound your gains over time.

ATOM is a top-notch investment that’s worth accumulating. And this upgrade has the potential to generate even more demand for ATOM tokens.

The Theta upgrade is only the first of four quarterly upgrades planned for the Cosmos Hub this year. We will continue to update you on each as they progress.. Open / Comment

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