Recorded at ABS 2024 (@aba_summit) in Taiwan!
@_dsencil speaks with William, a Head Ambassador for Polkadot.
@Polkadot ( $DOT ) is a #blockchain protocol designed to connect multiple specialized blockchains into a unified network, directed and governed by those who hold the #DOT token. With over 1.3 million DOT holders, it boasts the world’s largest #DAO.
Keep an eye on their upcoming new on-chain ambassador program here ⬇️ 👀
polkadot.com/community/amba…
Holonym Foundation Emerges With $5.5 Million Seed Funding to Provide Global Digital Personhood With Human Keys
an organization building the next generation of digital identity security for the decentralized web, is announcing the completion of a successful $5.5 million seed funding round. The funding round was led by Finality Capital and Paper Ventures, with significant participation from Draper Dragon, Arrington Capital, Lightshift, Zero Knowledge Ventures, Zero DAO, and other prominent funds.
Shady El Damaty, Co-Founder of Holonym, said: “We’re building core person-first principles into the technology we ship out to the world. Our goal is to build a global open-source layer that upgrades the abilities of each citizen with basic access to a digital identity using cryptography to prove their personhood.”
“We can’t have self-sovereign control of our monetary assets without self-sovereign identity. The Holonym foundation is building critical middleware and applications that will make Web3 users the envy of Web2 users by giving them the power to own, govern, and selectively share their data with strong privacy and security guarantees. Holonym will be part of the solution to usher i
AI-Powered Meme Coin WienerAI Prepares for DEX Listings With 48 Hours Left in Presale
WienerAI (WAI) is gaining traction as its presale phase wraps up.
This quirky new project, which mashes AI tech with meme coin vibes, has got everyone talking.
And with less than 48 hours before the presale ends, many early supporters believe WienerAI could be about to shake up the crypto market.
WienerAI – The Meme Coin With Brains
So, what is WienerAI?
It’s a meme coin, but with a twist.
WienerAI is bringing AI smarts into the meme coin space, all while being wrapped up in a hilarious sausage dog-themed package.
The project’s main selling point is its AI-powered trading bot.
This bot is always on, scanning the markets for golden opportunities that most traders might miss.
Let’s say you’re looking to invest in a DeFi token with high potential.
South African Travel Fintech Turnstay Secures Funding for Regional Expansion from DCG, DFS Lab
Venture capital firms DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently invested $300,000 in Turnstay, a South African travel-focused fintech startup. Turnstay aims to simplify payment procedures for international travelers by leveraging a global network of compliant companies.
New Investment to Fund African Expansion Drive
The South African fintech startup Turnstay recently secured $300,000 (over ZAR 5.4 million) in investment from two US-based venture capital firms: DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG). The company plans to use this funding to expand its operations across Africa and strengthen its position in the local market.
The International Monetary Fund (#IMF) has advised the U.S. to improve its fiscal position by reducing spending and increasing revenues.