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The TRON Grand Hackathon 2022 Announces Community and Industry Partners
Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – March 3, 2022) – TRON DAO and BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) have announced that BlockChance, Cadenza Ventures, Crypto Love, C² Ventures, Sharism Lab, Kyber Network, Unifi Protocol, Visions of Blockchain, and WOO Network will be joining as guest judges for Season One of the TRON Grand Hackathon.
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Meet the Community and Industry Partners
BlockChance
Since 2018, BlockChance has introduced blockchain and other emerging technologies for a positive and sustainable future. Their purpose is to empower the 7 billion people on earth and millions of businesses to use blockchain technology to build together the foundation of a new era for humanity.
Joining as a guest judge, Fabian Friedrich is the Founder and CEO of BlockChance. Fabian has been proud of his entrepreneurship and socio-political work for the last 20 years. “We are happy to work with the TRON DAO to jointly identify and implement ways to enable a positive future for everyone,” said Fabian.
Cadenza Ventures
Cadenza Ventures is a crypto venture fund dedicated to finding superior returns from digital finance and blockchain investments. Cadenza actively invests in the technologies and crypto-assets that are reshaping financial services.
Next on the panel is Max Shapiro, the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Cadenza Ventures. Since 2018, the Cadenza team has managed investment vehicles focusing on digital finance and blockchain technologies. “We’re thrilled to be a part of the Hackathon,” said Max Shapiro. “We’re also eager to meet ambitious developers and provide support to the most forward-looking and innovative projects.”
Crypto Love
Crypto Love, also known as Randall, will also be joining the judging panel. He is a former NASA physicist, a veterinarian turned crypto influencer, currently hosting a crypto YouTube channel that he started in 2017. “I am so honored to join as a guest judge for the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022. As a developer and advocate of blockchain technology, I’m excited to get a first-hand look at some of the emerging tech innovations within the TRON ecosystem,” said Randall.
C² Ventures
C² Ventures takes a chain-agnostic approach, making early-stage investments across all major layer one and layer two ecosystems. They focus on empowering builders with the capital and operational expertise to build and scale the next generation of Web3 and metaverse applications.
Before founding C² Ventures, the next judge, Ciara Sun oversaw new token listings and blockchain investments at Huobi Global, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. Ciara is a known female leader in the blockchain space.
“It’s fascinating to see all these talented developer communities put their own innovative spins on Web3 related topics,” said Ciara Sun. “The Grand Hackathon hosted by TRON & BTTC not only empowers its own ecosystem; the projects that come out of this hackathon could set the trend for the next five years. Remember, modern-day freedom fighters don’t shoot bombs or bullets. They write code.”
Kyber Network
Kyber Network delivers a sustainable liquidity infrastructure for DeFi. As a liquidity hub, Kyber connects liquidity from various protocols and sources to provide the best token rates to dApps, aggregators, DeFi platforms, and traders.
As the judge from Kyber Network, Kim Trong Nguyen, who serves as Head of Research, leads Kyber’s research efforts to apply blockchain privacy, scalability, and anti-frontrunning solutions like Rollups and Zk-proof to market-fit products.
“Kyber Network believes in investing in the future of decentralized technologies, and the TRON Grand Hackathon represents one of the most ambitious programs,” said Victor Tran, CEO, and Co-founder of Kyber Network. “As a leading Decentralized Exchange, KyberSwap is proud to be a supporting partner to bring these ideas to life long-term.”
Unifi Protocol
Unifi Protocol creates innovative and straightforward solutions for Web3 applications. Since 2018, the Unifi team has been bringing groundbreaking blockchain products to market, beginning as a volunteer team with a vision for a decentralized future.
The next judge, Juliun Brabon, is the CEO and Co-founder of Unifi Protocol. He has a background as an executive in the pharmaceutical space, specializing in process development and efficiency.
“Our long-standing relationship with TRON dates back to as far as 2018. Our team minted the first-ever TRC10 token on the TRON blockchain,” said Juliun Brabon. “A legacy of forward-thinking innovation is the foundation of Unifi Protocol, a growing company at the forefront of cutting-edge Web3 technology.”
Sharism Lab
Created in 2012, Sharism Lab gathers bloggers and Internet enthusiasts to research the new tools and practices of information sharing. The project was initiated by Isaac Mao and aimed at investigating existing social activities using data science, art, and philosophy.
Joining as a guest judge, Harvard Scholar Isaac Mao is the Director of Sharism Lab, a software architect, entrepreneur, learning and social technology researcher. Isaac divides his time between research, social work, business, and technology. “I’m pleased to join TRON DAO to execute ways to encourage a decentralized and dynamic community for everyone to create and share,” said Isaac.
Visions of Blockchain
Also joining the judging panel is Laurent Perello, Founder and CEO of Visions of Blockchain. He is a TRON DAO Blockchain Advisor who has been a serial entrepreneur for 25 years. Since the beginning of 2017, he has been involved in the Web3 community to learn, contribute, and share his knowledge and experience.
“I’m delighted to be part of the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022, and I strongly believe in decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology,” said Laurent Perello. “Technological innovation is transforming our society. I can’t wait to see all the aspiring projects at the hackathon and where they will take us.”
WOO Network
WOO Network connects traders, exchanges, institutions, and DeFi platforms with democratized access to top-notch liquidity and trading execution at a low or no cost. Their services aim to improve trading executions for their partners.
Last but not least, joining from WOO is their Investment Analyst George Aranzaso. “I’m excited to serve as a guest judge for the TRON Grand Hackathon to support the crypto community and the overall blockchain ecosystem further,” said Aranzaso.
As part of the Hackathon, TRON DAO will be hosting a few of the judges and partners on the “Around the Block” podcast series streamed live on TRON DAO Youtube and DLive Protocol (a truly decentralized live streaming platform).
Also, check out the TRON DAO Forum, where members can interact, create threads, have questions answered, and participate in discussions about the crypto community.
About TRON DAO
TRON is dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and decentralized applications (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 services boasting nearly 100M monthly active users. The TRON network has gained incredible traction in recent years, with over 79 million users on the blockchain, upwards of 2.8 billion transactions, and over $8 billion in total value locked. In addition, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether stablecoin across the globe, overtaking USDT on Ethereum in April 2021. The TRON network completed full decentralization in December 2021 and is now a purely community-governed DAO.
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Elizabeth Warren Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to Implement Strong AML/CFT Measures for Stablecoins
In a recent communication directed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, US Senator Elizabeth Warren has strongly advocated for the incorporation of robust Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures specifically tailored for stablecoins. Senator Warren’s correspondence underscores the critical importance of adopting the full array of AML tools outlined by the Treasury Department in a prior November 2023 communication to Congress.
Senator Warren has underscored the burgeoning threat posed by cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, to national security. She has specifically drawn attention to instances where entities like Iran and Hamas have turned to cryptocurrencies as a means to raise funds and support terrorist activities. To effectively address this evolving threat landscape, Senator Warren asserts that any forthcoming crypto legislation must encompass comprehensive AML/CFT authorities as requested by the Treasury Department.
Moreover, Senator Warren has made reference to the testimony provided by Deputy Secretary Adewale O. ‘Wally’ Adeyemo before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. In this testimony, Adeyemo emphasized the critical need for additional AML authorities to combat the growing menace posed by cryptocurrencies. Senator Warren has pointed out that the exclusion of crucial actors within the digital asset ecosystem, such as miners and validators, from AML/CFT requirements could potentially enable nefarious actors to exploit the increased crypto trading facilitated by stablecoin legislation.
Senator Warren’s steadfast stance on the regulation and oversight of cryptocurrencies is aligned with her prior efforts aimed at curbing illicit activities and safeguarding consumers, the financial system, and national security interests. She has persistently advocated for the closure of loopholes in AML regulations that allow sanctioned entities like Iran to derive revenue through crypto transactions. Furthermore, Senator Warren has consistently voiced concerns regarding the exploitation of cryptocurrencies in terrorist financing schemes and has called for the implementation of stronger regulatory frameworks to protect both consumers and national security interests within the realm of stablecoin-related legislation.
Source: blockchain.news
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Binance Launches Megadrop: A Token Launch Platform with Airdrops and Web3 Quests
Binance has rolled out Binance Megadrop, a novel token launch platform that blends airdrops with Web3 quests. This platform enables users to engage in BNB Locked Products subscriptions and complete tasks within their Web3 Wallet to earn early rewards from chosen Web3 projects, even before their tokens hit the Binance Exchange.
The inaugural project featured on Binance Megadrop is BounceBit (BB), a BTC restaking chain. Here are the token specifics for BounceBit: Max Token Supply: 2,100,000,000 BB, Megadrop Token Rewards: 168,000,000 BB (8% of max token supply), Initial Circulating Supply: 409,500,000 BB (19.5% of max token supply).
To kickstart their journey with Binance Megadrop, users must log into their Binance account and ensure they possess an active Binance Web3 Wallet. From there, they can subscribe to BNB Locked Products and/or fulfill Web3 Quests to accumulate scores. These scores dictate the rewards received through the Megadrop program.
The scoring mechanism for Megadrop relies on the Locked BNB Score, determined by the quantity of BNB subscribed and the subscription period’s duration. Users also earn a Web3 Quest Bonus and a Web3 Quest Multiplier upon completion of designated Web3 Quests. The total score is computed by applying the Web3 Quest Multiplier to the Locked BNB Score and adding the Web3 Quest Bonus.
Importantly, only wallets created within the Binance Web3 Wallet and not external wallets will count towards Megadrop participation. Megadrop rewards will be airdropped to users’ Binance Spot Wallets.
Users must undergo identity verification and maintain at least one active Binance Web3 Wallet to qualify for Megadrop rewards. Additionally, certain jurisdiction-based eligibility criteria apply. Users from Australia, Canada, Cuba, Crimea Region, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Netherlands, North Korea, Russia, Singapore, Syria, United Kingdom, United States of America, and its territories are presently ineligible to participate in BB Megadrop.
Binance Megadrop is aimed at offering users an interactive and rewarding experience within the crypto realm. Further details regarding the Megadrop amount, Web3 Quests, and the comprehensive listing plan will be disclosed separately.
Source: blockchain.news
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