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HackaTRON Season 6 Submission Period Concludes with Notable Achievements

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Geneva, Switzerland, May 16, 2024 TRON DAO proudly announces the completion of HackaTRON Season 6, a monumental season with a record 962 participants, co-hosted with HTX DAO, BitTorrent Chain, and JustLend DAO. This event not only showcased innovative blockchain projects but also highlighted the profound capabilities of the TRON network.

Diverse Sponsorship and Expert Judgement

This season's success was bolstered by a distinguished array of sponsors and expert judges, each bringing unique value and insight:

Diamond Sponsors:

Ankr – Specializing in decentralized infrastructure services for DApp development, Ankr supports the seamless integration and deployment of blockchain applications. Representing Ankr on the judging panel is:

  • Ryan Fang, Co-Founder and COO: With a background in top-tier investment banking, Ryan is the co-founder and COO of Ankr. He brings extensive financial and operational expertise to the blockchain space, focusing on innovations in Web3 and NFT sectors.

ChainGPT – Merges AI with blockchain to enhance Web3's accessibility. Judges from ChainGPT including:

  • Ilan Rakhmanov, Founder & CEO: Known for his innovative approach to blending technology and business.

  • Sharon Sciammas, CMO: Brings extensive tech marketing expertise.

  • Max Martinez, Advisor: Provides invaluable insights into AI, FinTech, Blockchain, and Web3 innovations.

AI-Tech Solidius – Champions eco-friendly computing and links AI with blockchain, promoting sustainable tech development. Judges from AI-Tech Solidius include:

  • Paul Farhi, Founder & CEO: Leads with a vision for integrating AI within blockchain, driving the future of decentralized technologies.

  • Niraj Poduval, Chief of Staff, brings over 11 years of AI and data consulting experience from sectors including Public Finance Banking.

  • Adrian Stoica, Founder and Head of Technology and Development: Provides a deep tech perspective to evaluate the technical robustness of projects.

Platinum Sponsor:

Kima Network – A decentralized protocol for blockchain-based money transfers, enabling interchain transactions and accessibility for any user across any blockchain. Representing Kima Network on the judging panel are:

  • Tomer Warschauer Nuni, CMO: Brings over 20 years of digital marketing expertise, with a deep focus on blockchain and Web3 innovations. Tomer is a serial entrepreneur with notable successes and a regular contributor to Forbes and Cointelegraph.

  • Eitan Katz, CEO: With over 25 years of executive experience at tech giants like HP and BMC, Eitan is an early adopter of cryptocurrencies and was a founding member of Aegis, the first MPC-based bitcoin wallet.

Gold Sponsor:

GT-Protocol – Spearheading innovation in decentralized finance (DeFi), GT-Protocol offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance efficiency and transparency within the sector. GT-Protocol contributes their expertise to the competition through:

  • Balaban Vladyslav, Co-founder: An avid blockchain advocate, investor, and entrepreneur with a futuristic vision. Balaban's leadership at GT-Protocol underscores his dedication to revolutionizing the DeFi landscape.

Silver Sponsor:

Router Protocol – Focused on cross-chain interoperability, Router Protocol empowers blockchain interactions and development through its innovative products. Joining the judges from Router Protocol is:

  • Priyeshu Garg, Head of Marketing and Developer Relations: With a background in engineering and journalism, Priyeshu has been at the forefront of developing top-tier Web3 products since 2018, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and market insights to the competition.

Celebrating Industry Experts

Our partners' diverse expertise significantly enhanced the integrity and innovation of HackaTRON Season 6:

Huawei Cloud: Represented by Bian Wenchao, who is spearheading the charge towards a vibrant Web3 ecosystem.

Blockchain.com: Matt Arney leads business development, bringing a dynamic approach to fostering startup growth within the blockchain space.

ChainSecurity: Pietro Carta, a Blockchain Security Engineer, known for identifying and mitigating critical vulnerabilities.

ChainAnalysis: Pablo Navarro, combines his Web3 experience with offensive security to enhance blockchain safety.

Nansen: Edward Wilson, Social Media Manager, offers insights into on-chain data and DeFi from a user experience perspective.

Into The Block: Nicolas Contasti, Head of Sales & Business Development, shares his experience from transforming the financial services industry.

CryptoQuant: Ben Sizelove, Senior Data Consultant, provides top-notch on-chain and market data analytics.

CryptoRank: Sergei Zubakov, a chief analyst with expertise in the DeFi sector, adds analytical prowess to the event.

Arkham: Alexander Lerangis focuses on leading Arkham's partnerships, branding, and growth initiatives.

A Successful Wrap-Up and Future Outlook

The HackaTRON provided a platform for extensive networking and strategic collaborations, setting the stage for future innovations. With the judging phase set to commence, the contributions of the esteemed judges will be crucial in selecting the winners, who will be announced on May 30. These winners will receive 30% of the prize pool immediately, with the remaining awarded upon successful deployment on the TRON mainnet, reflecting TRON DAOs commitment to supporting practical blockchain applications.

About TRON DAO

TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.

Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON network has continued to deliver impressive achievements since MainNet launch in May 2018. July 2018 also marked the ecosystem integration of BitTorrent, a pioneer in decentralized Web3 services boasting over 100 million monthly active users. The TRON network has gained incredible traction in recent years. As of January 2023, it has over 205.11 million total user accounts on the blockchain, more than 6.96 billion total transactions, and over $20.43 billion in total value locked (TVL), as reported on TRONSCAN.

In addition, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin across the globe, overtaking USDT on Ethereum since April 2021. The TRON network completed full decentralization in December 2021 and is now a community-governed DAO. Most recently in October 2022, TRON was designated as the national blockchain for the Commonwealth of Dominica, which marks the first time a major public blockchain partnered with a sovereign nation to develop its national blockchain infrastructure. On top of the governments endorsement to issue Dominica Coin (DMC), a blockchain-based fan token to help promote Dominicas global fanfare, seven existing TRON-based tokens – TRX, BTT, NFT, JST, USDD, USDT, TUSD, have been granted statutory status as authorized digital currency and medium of exchange in the country.

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Promotional Product Experts: One-Stop Destination for High-Quality Branded Business Products Across Australia

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Australia, 25th Nov 2024 – Promotional Product Experts, a leading provider of custom-branded business promotional products, is redefining how companies across Australia promote their brands. Offering a diverse range of items with professional printing and embroidery services, the company ensures businesses can create impactful and cost-effective promotional campaigns.

Whether you’re looking for a simple ballpoint pen or a large golf umbrella, Promotional Product Experts guarantees value, quality, and precision across all items. The company also offers a wide variety of branded corporate promotional materials, including keyrings, clothing and apparel, coffee mugs, bags, satchels, and more. Businesses in major cities such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide can benefit from these top-tier services.

A Seamless Experience for Your Brand’s Promotional Needs

Promotional Product Experts understands the importance of delivering exceptional service. The website is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to browse a comprehensive catalog of products and request quotes effortlessly. The team provides accurate artwork specifications tailored to individual items, ensuring the final product exceeds expectations.

“We pride ourselves on providing not only high-quality promotional products but also a seamless and efficient experience for our clients,” said Gavin Sekler, spokesperson for Promotional Product Experts. “From concept to delivery, we’re committed to proactive customer service and timely delivery for complete peace of mind.”

Innovative Product Offerings for Every Need

The company specializes in a variety of promotional products, including:

  • Corporate Cheese Sets: Add a touch of sophistication to your branding with promotional cheese boards. Explore options at Corporate Cheese Sets.
  • Corporate Umbrellas: Make a lasting impression with high-quality branded umbrellas. Learn more at Corporate Umbrellas.

These products are carefully curated to enhance a brand’s visibility while maintaining a professional image.

Reliable Delivery and Expert Support

Promotional Product Experts is committed to delivering a hassle-free experience. With a proactive customer support team just a phone call away, the company ensures businesses can navigate the entire process smoothly. Whether it’s addressing queries or assisting with artwork, the team is dedicated to providing unparalleled support.

Why Choose Promotional Product Experts?

  • High-quality corporate promotional merchandise.
  • Affordable and effective branding solutions for businesses.
  • Proactive customer service and reliable delivery across Australia.
  • Easy-to-navigate website for convenient browsing and quoting.

Businesses seeking impactful promotional products can trust Promotional Product Experts to deliver excellence at every step.

Get Started Today

Join the many Australian companies that have enhanced their brand visibility with Promotional Product Experts. Visit www.promotionalproductexperts.com.au to explore the range of promotional business products and request your quote today.

About Promotional Product Experts

Promotional Product Experts is a trusted provider of high-quality promotional merchandise, specializing in professionally branded business items to meet the marketing needs of companies across Australia. With years of experience in the industry, the company has established itself as a leader by offering a diverse range of products combined with exceptional customer service. Whether for corporate events, employee giveaways, or marketing campaigns, Promotional Product Experts delivers innovative solutions that leave a lasting impression.

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DuckChain Mainnet Launch: Bridging Web2 and Web3 with ISO Innovation

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Last year, Paradigm’s CTO Georgios Konstantopoulos pointed out the inefficiencies in how crypto chains and assets work together via one of his tweets. His thoughts highlighted a major issue in Web3 adoption: complexity.

This native model has become a big hurdle in mass adoption of web3. Even completing one single transaction at times requires too many complex steps Just to make a transaction on a new Layer 1 or Layer 2, a user needs to create an account, securely store the private key or seed phrase, buy gas tokens via a centralized exchange, or bridge assets from another chain-just to start interacting with the new ecosystem.

This process can overwhelm traditional users used to simple “plug-and-play”systems. Thankfully, Web3 builders are introducing “execution-free” solutions to make onboarding easier.

DuckChain: Bridging Web2 and Web3 with ISO

DuckChain is leading the way of this evolution. As the first consumer-grade Layer solution on The Open Network (TON), DuckChain introduced the innovative concept of ISO (Initial Star Offering). This allows users to convert Telegram Stars into on-chain Star assets, bridging Web2 and Web3 seamlessly.

This unique feature makes DuckChain the key to onboarding millions of Telegram users into Web3. It also connects TON with EVM and Bitcoin ecosystems, boosting liquidity and bringing developers to TON.

The market has also recognized DuckChain’s narrative and growth potential.

DuckChain’s Testnet Achievements

DuckChain’s testnet was a massive success:

  • Daily Active Users: Over 2 Million on MiniApps
  • Total Transactions: 29 million
  • User Deposits: $2 million from Web2 users
  • Paying Users: 1 Million
  • Partners: Supported by 20+ partners like Arbitrum and OKX

With the mainnet launch, DuckChain is all set to accelerate Telegram’s evolution into a super app and open a portal connecting the Web2 and Web3 worlds.

ISO: Introducing Telegram Stars as Unified Gas for Chain Transactions

DuckChain, the first TON-based Layer solution built on Arbitrum Orbit, positions itself as a consumer layer. Its mission is to onboard nearly a billion Telegram users to blockchain infrastructure.

Today, most blockchains use their native tokens as gas fees which means users need different tokens for various ecosystems, which makes cross-chain transactions complicated. DuckChain solves this by creating a unified gas system through ISO (Initial Star Offering). With ISO, Telegram Stars can easily be turned into on-chain assets to pay gas fees.

DuckChain’s new mainnet supports assets for on-chain activities. Future updates will also add features like account and chain abstraction to make transactions even easier.

Telegram Star, the native token for the Telegram ecosystem, simplifies payments for services and goods. It can be purchased directly with Apple Pay or Google Pay without needing third-party platforms. Both Web2 and Web3 users can use Telegram Stars within DuckChain, making transactions simple and accessible.

This system not only connects Web2 and Web3 users but also opens doors for wider use of decentralized finance (DeFi) within Telegram’s ecosystem.

DuckChain: Enabling Telegram’s Super App Ambitions

Telegram has integrated with TON and launched MiniApps, aiming to become a Web3 super app.

However, building a mature Web3 ecosystem requires three essentials: user traffic, liquidity, and a thriving ecosystem.

Currently, the Telegram ecosystem faces 3 key challenges:

  1. A predominantly off-chain user base of nearly 1 billion.
  2. A TVL of $300M concentrated in TON and stablecoins, indicating liquidity shortages.
  3. Complex development frameworks which slows developer participation.

DuckChain addresses these challenges through ISO, liquidity hubs, and modular development tools.

TON’s Liquidity Hub

EVM-compatible chains currently hold 80% of the total $100 billion in DeFi, while Bitcoin assets represent a large, untapped $1.8 trillion market. TON’s ecosystem, however, faces liquidity shortages. DuckChain, built on Arbitrum Orbit, connects TON with EVM-compatible ecosystems for seamless interoperability.

Moreover, it integrates deeply with Bitcoin L2 solutions, such as Babylon, making it a crucial bridge for TON’s liquidity and value exchange.

DuckChain’s mainnet introduces solutions like multi-chain and liquidity abstraction, enabling users to pay gas fees using various tokens, including TON and Telegram Star. It also incentivizes TON staking through DuckChain, offering annual yields and facilitating liquidity flow between ecosystems.

Modular Tools for Developers

To overcome TON’s development complexity, DuckChain collaborates with Arbitrum to provide an EVM-compatible framework, simplifying the creation, deployment, and migration of applications. Developers can leverage staking, marketplaces, DID systems, and other modular tools to build scalable dApps, seamlessly integrated with Telegram MiniApps.

DuckChain has already attracted over 50 ecosystem projects, fueling early-stage growth in TON’s application layer.

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Dark Academia Fashion – The Ultimate Online Destination for Fashion, Aesthetic and Clothes

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Dark Academia Fashion offers quality products for those who cherish classic style and the beauty of Dark Academia.

New York, New York, United States, 25th Nov 2024 – Introducing Dark Academia Fashion, a new online store crafted for lovers of Dark Academia Aesthetic. This carefully curated selection of clothing, accessories, and decor allows visitors to step into a world of intellectual charm and classic elegance, inspired by ivy-clad campuses, timeless literature, and scholarly sophistication.

Dark Academia fashion is more than just a look—it’s an aesthetic that reflects a love for knowledge, art, and classic style. At our Fashion Shop, discover wool blazers, cozy sweaters, pleated skirts, and accessories like leather-bound notebooks and vintage-inspired jewelry, each evoking the moody allure of academia.

What’s on Offer?

Our shop offers a variety of products carefully tailored to each aspect of the Dark Academia aesthetic, including:

Clothing: From tweed blazers and high-waisted trousers to cozy wool sweaters and pleated skirts, our clothing line combines classic cuts with vintage-inspired designs. Each item is crafted to fit seamlessly into the wardrobe of anyone who appreciates understated elegance and academic style.

Accessories: The right accessories can elevate any look, and we offer a range of items designed to complement the Dark Academia wardrobe. Think vintage brooches, leather-bound notebooks, tortoiseshell glasses, and more to complete your look.

Home Decor: A true Dark Academia aesthetic is incomplete without a space that reflects the same mystery and intellectual charm. Our decor selection includes antique-style bookends, brass candle holders, and framed artwork inspired by classic literature and Renaissance art—perfect for creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a time gone by.

To celebrate the launch, Dark Academia Fashion is hosting a virtual event featuring live styling sessions, exclusive product previews, and special giveaways. Register for free on our website and follow us on social media for updates.

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