Blockchain
Bitget Unveils Results of Smart Awards 2023: Recognizing Exceptional Investment Talents
Bitget, top crypto derivatives and copy trading exchange, is thrilled to unveil the winners of the Smart Awards 2023 during Bitget EmpowerX Summit in Singapore, celebrating outstanding achievements in the ever-evolving world of crypto investments. These awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable skills and strategies of the winners, offering valuable insights to the broader investor community.
Bitget partners with 0xScope, a renowned name in blockchain analytics solutions to recognize and honor exceptional performance in key on-chain activities. The Bitget Smart Awards encompass two segments—the Smart Money Awards and the Hero Trader Awards. The awards cast a spotlight on exemplary investment activities through meticulous analysis of on-chain data.
The Smart Money Awards honors outstanding individuals from 3 distinct categories: Airdrop Hunters, NFT Gurus and Memecoin Masters. Their accomplishments offer a wealth of knowledge and insights for fellow investors.By observing their actions and decisions, we can gain a deeper understanding of emerging project trends, NFT market dynamics, and meme coin investment opportunities.
In the fiercely competitive Airdrop Hunter category, five exceptional winners have emerged. Their success is rooted in their proactive exploration of new blockchain projects and their extensive engagement with a diverse range of protocols. These savvy investors have executed financial transactions with over 300 projects across approximately 40 different chains, showcasing a profound understanding of emerging crypto ventures.
The NFT Guru award recipients have achieved remarkable profits through strategic NFT acquisitions. The top three winners, in particular, demonstrated extraordinary foresight by heavily investing in the Milady NFT collection. This success underscores their unique insights into the NFT market. Analyzing their actions and decisions will provide valuable guidance on NFT market trends and potential investment prospects.
In the Memecoin Master category, the winners owe their success to their early involvement, remarkable patience, and strategic team collaborations. They entered meme coin projects during their infancy and reaped returns that exceeded their initial investments by thousands of times. Crucially, they maintained a long-term perspective rather than opting for short-term gains, a testament to their unwavering confidence in the projects they supported.
The Hero Trader Awards encompass two segments—the Smart Money Awards and the Hero Trader Awards. From there 32 contestants were selected to proceed onto the final round, and eventually, four Wealth Hunters emerged from the competition representing the epitome of investment excellence and innovation. Regarding the Trader of The People category, which recognizes the most popular Copy Trading elite trader from each region, we attracted 27,473 participants, who garnered 38,722 votes for Futures Copy Trading and 17,432 votes for Spot Copy Trading.
“In the crypto world, talent and strategy make all the difference. The Smart Awards 2023 recognize those who have not only excelled but have set new standards in crypto investment. We believe in acknowledging and celebrating these achievements as they provide invaluable insights for the entire crypto community,” said Gracy Chen, Managing Director at Bitget.
“We are proud to partner with Bitget in recognizing blockchain excellence through the Smart Money Awards. Our partnership exemplifies the power of adopting a behavioral analytics and user-centric approach when looking at on-chain data. Together, we’ve forged a transparent and reliable process for the Smart Money Awards.” said Raffaele Ragini, CMO at 0xScope
At Bitget, we remain committed to fostering a vibrant and informed crypto community. The Smart Awards hosted in partnership with 0xScope are a testament to our dedication to recognizing and celebrating exceptional talent in the crypto space. Congratulations to all the winners, and we look forward to witnessing their continued success in the evolving world of cryptocurrencies.
Blockchain
Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – January 30, 2025 (Dogecoin, U.S. Army, DeepSeek, Web3)
Introduction
The blockchain and cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, with major advancements in institutional adoption, regulatory modernization, and innovative applications. Today’s roundup covers Dogecoin’s new blockchain strategy, the U.S. Army’s use of blockchain for tracking aid, notable blockchain startups, domain challenges for Web3 companies, the first AI blockchain agent, and Luxembourg’s legal updates for custody chains. Let’s break down the biggest headlines shaping the future of blockchain technology and decentralized finance.
Dogecoin Unveils Strategic Blockchain Movement
Expanding Beyond a Meme Coin
Dogecoin, often viewed as a lighthearted cryptocurrency, is making serious strides toward blockchain utility with a new strategic initiative aimed at expanding its use case beyond simple transactions. The Dogecoin Foundation has announced plans to integrate layer-2 solutions, smart contracts, and interoperability features, potentially positioning DOGE as a serious competitor in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
This move signals a shift in the perception of Dogecoin, which has long relied on community-driven momentum. With the new strategy, DOGE could become an integral part of the growing Web3 ecosystem.
Source: Crypto Briefing
U.S. Army Utilizes Blockchain for Aid Tracking in Ukraine
Military Adopts Emerging Tech for Transparency
The U.S. Army is leveraging blockchain, big data, and generative AI to track billions of dollars in aid sent to Ukraine. This marks a significant step in blockchain’s adoption by governments and defense agencies to enhance transparency and prevent fraud.
By using blockchain for immutable record-keeping, military officials aim to improve logistics tracking, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure secure auditing of aid distribution. This could set a precedent for future government adoption of blockchain-based verification systems.
Source: Breaking Defense
10 Blockchain Startups to Watch in 2025
Innovation Driving the Next Wave of Web3
A new report highlights ten emerging blockchain startups poised to disrupt industries from finance to supply chain management. These companies are working on scalable smart contracts, decentralized identity solutions, and improved cross-chain interoperability.
Among the standout names are startups focusing on privacy-preserving transactions, institutional DeFi tools, and real-world asset tokenization, reinforcing blockchain’s growing role in mainstream finance and enterprise adoption.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Web3 Companies Struggle with Domain Name Challenges
Decentralization vs. Traditional Domain Ownership
As blockchain companies push forward with Web3 adoption, many are encountering significant hurdles in securing relevant domain names. Unlike traditional domains governed by ICANN, blockchain-native domains such as .crypto and .eth exist outside standard regulatory frameworks, leading to disputes and accessibility issues.
Industry experts are calling for greater collaboration between blockchain projects and domain registrars to ensure seamless Web3 adoption while maintaining online accessibility for users.
Source: Domain Name Wire
Klaus Agent Becomes the First Blockchain AI to Use Custom DeepSeek Model
AI and Blockchain Converge
The Klaus Agent, an AI-powered blockchain agent, has integrated the DeepSeek AI model to enhance decision-making, smart contract automation, and decentralized application (dApp) intelligence. This innovation represents a major step in merging artificial intelligence with blockchain networks, allowing for more sophisticated automation in DeFi, NFT trading, and DAO governance.
As AI and blockchain continue to converge, the potential for autonomous smart contract execution and predictive analytics is expected to grow, leading to more efficient decentralized systems.
Source: GlobeNewswire
Luxembourg Modernizes Custody Chain Laws for Blockchain
A Legal Framework for Tokenized Assets
Luxembourg, a key financial hub in Europe, has updated its custody chain regulations to accommodate blockchain-based assets. These changes are designed to facilitate institutional adoption of tokenized securities and digital asset custody solutions.
By providing a clear regulatory framework, Luxembourg aims to attract fintech firms, investment funds, and digital asset custodians, further strengthening its position as a leader in blockchain finance.
Source: National Law Review
Conclusion
The latest blockchain developments underscore the rapid evolution of the industry, from Dogecoin’s strategic shift to military adoption of blockchain for transparency. As AI and blockchain begin to merge, and governments refine regulations, we are witnessing a pivotal moment in decentralized technology.
With institutional interest growing and regulatory frameworks taking shape, blockchain and Web3 technologies are moving closer to mainstream acceptance. Stay tuned for the next Blocks & Headlines briefing as we continue to track the most significant trends shaping the future of decentralized finance and digital assets.
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