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LearnVille and Consensus by CoinDesk Collaborate to Bring Blockchain Learning to Disadvantaged Communities

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On May 29th in Austin, TX, LearnVille and Consensus by CoinDesk announced a partnership to provide blockchain education to underserved youth at the 10th Consensus Conference. This initiative aims to empower disadvantaged students with knowledge in blockchain and digital finance, supported by partners like NFT.VIP and Krypto Pioneers. This effort builds on LearnVille’s commitment to inclusivity and educational equity in tech.

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May 29th, Austin, TX – In a groundbreaking initiative to bridge the digital divide, LearnVille, an innovative EdTech platform, has partnered with Consensus by CoinDesk, the leading global blockchain conference, to provide blockchain education opportunities to underserved youth. This collaboration aims to ignite interest and impart skills in blockchain and digital finance among students from disadvantaged communities through engaging panels and workshops at the Consensus Conference.

LearnVille, renowned for its dynamic approach to STEAM education, and CoinDesk, a leader in blockchain and digital finance education, will offer underserved youth in Austin a unique opportunity to attend the 10th Consensus Conference. This event will enable them to interact with global technology leaders, offering insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain, thereby enhancing educational outcomes and future career prospects.

Brad Spies, Managing Director of Consensus, remarked, “This partnership is built on the shared belief that every young person deserves access to the tools and knowledge that will define the future landscape of tech and finance. We are excited to welcome the next generation into these conversations.”

Carrie Lyn, Founder of LearnVille, expressed her enthusiasm: “LearnVille serves as a vital bridge to education for underserved communities. Through partnering with the global leader of Web3, together, we’re able to spark curiosity and ambition while forging connections and opportunities for our future leaders and changemakers.”

Julie Lamb, Founder of NFT.VIP, added, “Supporting LearnVille is crucial because it equips our youth with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, ensuring everyone has access to quality education.” She emphasized the real-world applications of immersive, collectible ticketing solutions for students.

Krypto Pioneers, another key partner, will facilitate learning from the block to the blockchain, connecting inner-city communities to emerging technologies and ensuring equal access to blockchain advancements. Six, co-founder of Krypto Pioneers, stated, “It is essential for inner-city communities to experience emerging technologies and gain equal access to blockchain advancements.”

The Consensus Conference, celebrating its 10th annual gathering, will feature tailored sessions where participants can explore various applications of blockchain, network with industry professionals, and discover potential career paths in blockchain and digital finance. This hands-on experience aims to inspire curiosity and passion among the young attendees.

Building on previous successes, such as partnerships with VeeCon and NFT LA, LearnVille continues to champion inclusivity and educational equity. This initiative with Consensus is another significant step towards educational equity, inspiring other conferences and industry leaders to consider how they can contribute to educational reform and tech accessibility.

Consensus and LearnVille are now calling on other leaders in technology and education to join them in this vital effort to democratize access to tech education, paving the way for a more inclusive and decentralized digital future for youth across the country.

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Arielle Caputo

Head of Partnerships, LearnVille Foundation

Email: arielle@learnville.io

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Hang Cosmetics: A Son’s Mission to Support His 82-Year-Old Mother Battling Dementia

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 26th Nov 2024 – Hang Cosmetics, a recently launched Shopify store, is more than just a beauty brand. It’s a heartfelt initiative by Jim Nguyen  to raise funds for his 82-year-old mother, who is bravely battling dementia. The store’s proceeds are being dedicated to ensuring she receives the dignity and care she deserves, including saving for her future casket.

Hang Cosmetics offers a carefully curated selection of high-quality beauty products, but behind every sale lies a deeply personal story. Jim, a devoted caregiver to his mother, launched the store with the hope of generating enough income to cover the overwhelming costs associated with her condition, including her eventual funeral arrangements.

“Hang Cosmetics is not just a business—it’s my way of turning a heartbreaking situation into something meaningful,” Jim shares. “Every purchase helps me take one step closer to honoring my mom and the incredible person she has always been.”

In addition to running the store, Jim has also created a GoFundMe campaign titled “Funeral Expenses for Mother with Late-Stage Dementia.” Both the campaign and the store work hand-in-hand to ensure his mother’s final wishes can be met while also raising awareness about the emotional and financial challenges families face when caring for loved ones with dementia.

By shopping at Hang Cosmetics, customers can contribute directly to a cause that blends beauty with purpose. Every product purchased helps Jim move closer to his goal while spreading a message of love, resilience, and community support.

To learn more about Hang Cosmetics and shop the collection, visit https://www.hangcosmetics.com. To support the GoFundMe campaign, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/FuneralExpensesforMotherwithDementia

 

About Hang Cosmetics

Hang Cosmetics was founded with a mission to combine beauty and compassion. Each sale helps support a family’s fight against Dementia while reminding customers that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

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jim@funeralforhang.com 

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Moscow to host the 1st Eurasian Congress of Linguists

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The First Eurasian Congress of Linguists will take place from December 9-13, 2024, at the President Hotel in Moscow, marking the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). Organized by the Institute of Linguistics RAS and supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the event will host over 500 scholars from 40+ countries. The Congress will feature plenary lectures, roundtable discussions, and poster sessions covering topics like endangered languages, neurolinguistics, AI in media, and the culture of the deaf community. Notable speakers include academics from Russia, India, the USA, Germany, China, and Finland. Sessions will be conducted in Russian and English, with interpretation available, and all events will be livestreamed on the official website.

On December 9, 2024, the grand opening of the First Eurasian Congress of Linguists will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the President Hotel (24 Bolshaya Yakimanka Street, Moscow). This major international academic event will bring together over 500 scientists from more than 40 countries.

 

Organized on the initiative of the Institute of Linguistics RAS with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Congress is one in a series of academic activities to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). The organizing Committee is chaired by Gennady Krasnikov, President of the RAS, and Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The Congress will highlight key areas in modern linguistics and the contributions of leading international research schools. The agenda includes plenary presentations, roundtable discussions, and poster sessions on topics such as:

  • the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032): can endangered languages be saved? Mid-term results from russian and international linguists;
  • strengthening academic collaboration in today’s global landscape;
  • the Russian Academy of Sciences: 300 years of history and contemporary challenges;
  • artificial intelligence in mass media: friend or foe?
  • the deaf community’s culture and Russian Sign Language;
  • What can the world’s languages reveal about our past?
  • the brain and language: neurolinguistics uncovering the secrets of speech;
  • how does the brain read? and many others.

The plenary speakers will include — Alexey Gippius, academician of the RAS; Evgeny Golovko, corresponding member of the RAS; Ayesha Kidwai, professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, India); Johanna Nichols, professor at the University of California, Berkeley (USA); Martin Haspelmath, Leipzig University (Germany); Alan Cienki, a leading expert in multimodal linguistics (Amsterdam, Netherlands); Bao An Chen, Peking University (China); Juha Janhunen, one of the foremost experts on Eurasian languages (Helsinki, Finland).

The Congress will be held in person, with English and Russian as the working languages (simultaneous interpretation will be provided). Plenary sessions on the first and last days of the congress will also be translated into Russian Sign Language and/or International Sign Language.

From December 9 to 13, the congress will feature eight plenary lectures, eighteen parallel sessions, over twenty roundtable discussions, and three large poster presentations. All events will be broadcast live on the official congress website: https://eacling.org/ 

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Finaura, A New Platform Tackling Digital Asset Management Challenges

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The issue of actual ownership is still a major worry in a time when digital assets are growing in value. In order to overcome this obstacle, 17-year-old developer Jefray Ding has unveiled Finaura(https://www.finaura.io/), a newly launched blockchain-based platform designed to revolutionize user control and asset transfers.

Released recently, Finaura quickly gained traction and on October 20 secured the top spot on Product Hunt, a popular platform for discovering new tech products. Using blockchain technology, Ding’s solution aims to provide what he calls a more secure and adaptable method for managing digital wallets and exchanging assets.                                                                                                                                               

“It’s time to move beyond centralized platforms that control your online assets, freeze your accounts, and limit your digital freedom. ” said Ding, the teenage founder of Finaura. “I designed this platform to give people greater control over their digital presence, whether it’s cryptocurrencies, gaming items, or social media accounts.”

The digital asset landscape is undergoing significant changes as users seek greater control over their online possessions. Industry analysts point out that major tech companies such as Meta (formerly Facebook) and Tencent typically maintain control over users’ social media accounts, gaming profiles, and personal data. These companies argue that while users can access their services, they do not own the underlying accounts or data.

This policy has led to a situation where users with large social media followings or high rankings in online games are unable to transfer or monetize their digital achievements. Despite these restrictions, sources report a thriving gray market for such accounts, driven by high demand for social media profiles with substantial followings and gaming accounts with valuable achievements.

While some third-party trading platforms have emerged to facilitate these transactions, experts note that these solutions are often costly and inefficient. This situation, according to digital rights advocates, undermines users’ ability to fully benefit from their digital assets.

In response to these challenges, there is a growing interest in decentralized solutions. Proponents of decentralization argue that it eliminates the need for central authorities, enabling direct peer-to-peer interactions. In the context of digital assets, this approach could allow users to manage and trade their assets freely without interference from large corporations.

Blockchain technologies, particularly Ethereum, are central to this movement. Blockchain is described as a secure, distributed ledger that records transactions and manages digital assets through digital wallets. These wallets not only store cryptocurrencies but also serve as accounts for accessing decentralized applications in finance, gaming, and social media. Advocates of this technology claim that in these ecosystems, no single entity has the power to freeze assets or limit actions.

However, blockchain experts point out that traditional Ethereum wallets have limitations. They typically depend on permanent mnemonic phrases—sets of words that function as master passwords—to access the wallet. This reliance, according to security analysts, makes transferring or selling a wallet risky, as anyone with the fixed mnemonic phrase can access all assets within it.

Addressing these issues, Jefray Ding has introduced Finaura, a platform that utilizes smart contracts—self-executing programs on the blockchain that automatically perform transactions when specific conditions are met. Ding claims that by removing the need for mnemonic phrases, Finaura makes it easier and safer for users to manage and transfer their digital assets without compromising security.

“Our goal is to simplify the process of managing and transferring digital assets,” Ding explains. “We believe this can open up new possibilities for users in various digital ecosystems.”

In addition to its wallet system, Finaura offers a decentralized trading platform for wallet accounts and NFTs. Ding states that while traditional NFT rental solutions typically require users to provide large deposits or obtain approvals, Finaura streamlines this process by enabling collateral-free NFT leasing.

Industry watchers noted that users are looking for improved tools for managing their digital assets as blockchain technology develops further. They draw attention to the fact that traditional wallets frequently have trouble handling complicated transactions and don’t offer complete data control. Ding claims that by providing increased flexibility, autonomy, and security, Finaura’s smart contract wallet solves these issues.

By focusing on secure wallet and asset transfers, Finaura aims to pioneer true digital asset ownership. Ding believes his platform empowers individuals to take control of their online assets, from gaming profiles to social media accounts, potentially marking a shift from centralized platforms to a decentralized approach where users have greater control over their digital identities.

The emergence of decentralized platforms marks a potential shift in the digital asset landscape. As users increasingly seek control over their online presence, the industry continues to adapt, exploring new ways to balance security, efficiency, and user autonomy in the digital realm.

 

Finaura’s Expanding Market Applications

Finaura’s flexible in-game asset management, especially with regard to NFTs, is poised to transform blockchain gaming. Players frequently own valuable in-game assets that they want to trade or lease in the expanding blockchain gaming industry. By employing smart contracts to automatically return rented assets to their original owners at the conclusion of rental periods, Finaura streamlines this procedure while maintaining security and dependability. This mechanism serves players who want to have short-term access to expensive products without having to make large upfront purchases, such high-level characters or virtual equipment for competitions. By allowing asset owners to lease goods without giving up ownership, the platform increases market activity and liquidity while also providing a new source of income.

In the social media sphere, Finaura is positioned to revolutionize platform economics by bringing cutting-edge approaches to managing digital assets and identities. In addition to cryptocurrency, users can now transfer social data, interaction history, and accomplishments. This is especially useful for people who want to sell or lease social media accounts with sizable followings. Users are able to maintain control over the intrinsic worth of their accounts thanks to this mechanism. This also holds true for wallets that contain high-ranking blockchain gaming achievements.

By enabling multiple asset transaction methods, Finaura breaks away from traditional platform constraints, expanding the possibilities for asset trading across various markets. Whether in the NFT space, Blockchain gaming, or the burgeoning SocialFi market, Finaura provides users with enhanced options and convenience, driving the continued growth of the decentralized ecosystem.

Finaura offers potential answers to problems that have long irritated users as it joins the expanding decentralized digital asset management market. Finaura may open the door for a wider use of decentralized platforms by resolving ownership and security concerns. Even while the platform provides revolutionary technology, the full potential of these solutions in a quickly changing digital environment is still unknown. As with any new technology, industry watchers predict that broader user adoption and the ongoing growth of the decentralized ecosystem will be key to its long-term success.

Finaura Official Website: https://www.finaura.io/

Finaura Official Twitter: https://x.com/finaurawallet

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