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Revolutionizing Crypto Wallets: Amanu's Pursuit of Simplicity
Gianluca Minoprio, who experienced the 2001 economic crisis in Argentina firsthand, was driven to create a crypto wallet that bridges traditional finance and blockchain technology. Amanu, fresh from its wins at the Consensus 2024 hackathon, is now redefining the crypto wallet experience. The startup is developing features such as sending crypto payments via messaging apps, contactless transfers u…
Jan. 16, 2025, 6:24 p.m.
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Revolutionizing Crypto Transfers: RampMeDaddy Unveils Telegram-Based Memecoin Wallet
In a bold move, RampMeDaddy is poised to transform the crypto landscape by introducing a seamless, Telegram-native memecoin wallet. Born out of a hackathon project at Consensus 2024, this innovative solution seeks to make cryptocurrency transfers as straightforward as sending a text message. With their backgrounds as executives at iTrust Capital, a crypto IRA provider, Chabanov and Hoffman are we…
Jan. 16, 2025, 4:24 p.m.
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Elroy Cheo on How Asia Is Revolutionizing Web3
Elroy Cheo, co-founder of the influential Web3 collective ARC, aims to redefine digital communities. Alongside fellow entrepreneur Kiat Lim, Cheo has transformed ARC into a hub for global Asian diaspora collaboration, utilizing a Stellar NFT and a Soulbound Token called Fyrian to provide access to the ARC app, exclusive events, and merchandise. His vision is to establish a meritocratic network ba…
Jan. 15, 2025, 2:25 p.m.
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Simon Kim of Hashed Highlights AI's 'Black Box' Conundrum
According to Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed, a prominent crypto VC fund in South Korea, the future of artificial intelligence relies heavily on transitioning from centralized models to a decentralized, transparent ecosystem leveraging blockchain. This shift is deemed necessary due to the risks associated with the centralization of AI, which could lead to the creation of an uncontrollable entity. Kim em…
Jan. 14, 2025, 5:41 p.m.
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Stacks CEO Muneeb Ali Aims to Grow User Base After Technical Upgrades
Muneeb Ali, co-founder and CEO of Stacks, a leading Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, has shifted his focus towards growing the platform's user base after completing major technical upgrades in 2024. The upgrades included the Nakamoto update, which significantly improved the project's speed and achieved 100% finality on Bitcoin for all transactions. According to Ali, the current bull market, driven by th…
Jan. 13, 2025, 3:36 p.m.
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Revolutionizing AI Computing: Aethir's Shift from Gaming to Decentralized Intelligence
Aethir's decentralized GPU network initially focused on cloud gaming but has since transitioned to artificial intelligence, capitalizing on the industry's exponential growth and increasing need for compute power. Founded in 2022, Aethir is a prominent player in the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) space, offering real-world utility through its token-based service. The DePIN sector ha…
Jan. 8, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
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Nick van Eck of Agora on the Revolutionary Potential of Stablecoins
Nick van Eck, the CEO and co-founder of Agora, has witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by currency debasement and inadequate financial systems in emerging markets. With Agora's flagship stablecoin, AUSD, van Eck aims to address these issues by providing a simple yet powerful tool for individuals in countries like Argentina and India to save money without worrying about inflation or capital c…
Jan. 7, 2025, 5:51 p.m.
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2025: The Year Crypto Enters the Mainstream, According to Animoca Brands' Yat Siu
Having spent a decade investing in crypto, Yat Siu has witnessed significant developments in the industry. As the co-founder of Animoca Brands, a prominent venture studio and game developer in Web3 culture, Siu's company has grown substantially, with the market cap of tokens issued by its portfolio companies exceeding $45 billion, according to CoinGecko. Despite facing challenges during the 2022-…
Jan. 6, 2025, 4:28 p.m.
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Edith Yeung Envisions a Bright Future for Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong
As the co-founder and managing partner of the early-stage venture capital firm, Race Capital, Edith Yeung has witnessed the evolution of the cryptocurrency sector firsthand, particularly in her native Hong Kong. Notably, she was an early seed investor in Solana, investing $250,000 when SOL was valued at just $0.04, and also invested in the Lightning Network. Since 2017, Yeung has been authoring t…
Jan. 3, 2025, 5:09 p.m.
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Johnny Ng: A Pioneer for Web3 in Hong Kong's Government
Following his election to the Hong Kong Legislative Council in 2022, Johnny Ng transitioned from a successful tech entrepreneur, having founded companies that specialized in biometric facial recognition technology, to a career in politics. His platform focused on creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs and fostering the growth of the tech industry in the city. As Hong Kong shifted its focu…
Dec. 10, 2024, 2:06 p.m.