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More than 250 Zambian university students recently participated in an online boot camp and hackathon which saw over 100 earning certification in smart contract development. The students who complete their minimum viable products (MVPs) can apply for grants ranging from ,000 to ,000. Students Trained in Decentralized Application Development More than 250 students from St. […]
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Zimbabwean University Partners With Web3 Hub to Host Its First-Ever Blockchain Hackathon
On Dec. 8 and 9, the University of Zimbabwe in partnership with the South Africa-based Mzansi Web3 Hub, held the learning institution’s inaugural blockchain hackathon. Taurayi Rupere, the chairman of the institution’s computer science department, said the hackathon’s goal is to produce “open-minded” developers who “think outside the box.”
Overwhelming Interest in the Hackathon
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) recently partnered with South Africa-based Mzansi Web3 to hold the learning institution’s first hackathon. About 175 students from different faculties and stages of their courses registered to participate in the Dec. 8 and 9 hackathon.
Taurayi Rupere, the chairman of the institution’s computer science department, told Bitcoin.com News that the hackathon’s goal is to produce “open-minded” developers who “think outside the box.” While organizers of the two-day event were initially targeting students from the computer science faculty, Rupere said the excitement sparked by the hackathon eventually forced his department to extend the invitation to students from other fields.
During an interview, the UZ’s computer science department chairman discussed some steps that the university can take to help both students and non-students learn more about blockchain technology.
“We need to run a course to conscientize the market itself, we need to do this for two or three months. We can also do this via the research projects that our students do,” Rupere said.
He added that both the UZ and students are hopeful that the hackathon is not going to be a one-off event but the first of many more to come.
Enhancing Younger Generations’ Understanding and Skills
Shaheer Karrim, the founder of Mzansi Web3 Hub, told Bitcoin.com News that he is hopeful the educational initiatives his organization is currently undertaking in Southern Africa “will enhance the younger generations’ understanding and skills in blockchain technology.” They will also enhance “Africa’s active participation in the global digital revolution.”
Karrim also spoke of the ongoing role of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) in making blockchain technology popular not just in Southern Africa but across the continent. He said:
“The rise in blockchain technology adoption by African governments and corporates indicates a recognition of its potential to revolutionise various sectors. The Internet Computer Protocol, known for its advanced technological stack, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide.”
According to Karrim, teaching the continent’s future generations about blockchain technologies will ensure that African countries’ youth are well-prepared to benefit from “the impending digital revolution.” Confidence Nyirenda, the lead ambassador of Mzansi Web3 Hub in Zimbabwe, said the purpose of this and upcoming hackathons is to introduce the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) to students.
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Bank of Ghana Launches Hackathon to Explore Various Use Cases of CBDC
The Ghanaian central bank said it will be hosting a 12-week hackathon where participants are expected to explore the e-cedi’s nine different use cases. At the end of the hackathon, the central bank will hold a conference where individuals with outstanding solutions are recognized.
Addressing Ghana’s Financial Inclusion Challenges
The Ghanaian central bank, also known as Bank of Ghana (BOG), recently announced the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) hackathon. According to the bank, this event seeks to avail opportunities to fintech startups, developers and innovators to develop innovative solutions that explore various use cases of CBDC.
https://t.co/bvOB6EsBoW#eCedi #hackathon #bankofghana pic.twitter.com/KOGqPwBrGT
— Bank of Ghana (@thebankofghana) October 6, 2023
In a press release jointly issued with technology partner Emtech, the Ghanaian central bank said the hackathon will run for a period of 12 weeks. During this time, innovators are expected to come up with solutions that address financial inclusion challenges. At the end of the hackathon, a conference where outstanding solutions are recognized will be held.
Real Life Use Cases
Explaining why this method of discovering the best solutions was chosen, the BOG said:
“The project is a part of the e-cedi research project and presents an opportunity for the Bank to explore emerging technologies, foster creativity and contribute to the advancement of the e-cedi development.”
Meanwhile, the Ghanaian central bank stated that individuals and teams with a passion for the technology are eligible to join the hackathon. Among the nine use cases that the BOG wants developers and innovators to focus on is the use of the e-cedi in merchant transactions. Other use cases include using the e-cedi for government payments and inbound remittances.
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$250,000 Klever Blockchain Hackathon Open for Applications
PRESS RELEASE. Switzerland – Date: 22nd September 2023.
Venue: Online at Klever Hackathon Portal
Event Overview:
Klever.org is taking the lead in the evolution of blockchain technology. Inviting developers globally, we’re hosting the Klever Hackathon 2023, an event poised to be a watershed in decentralized ecosystem innovation.
Event Details:
Phase One: Competition
Reward: 0,000 in KLV + KFI tokens
- Problem Proposal: 01/10/2023 – Submit your groundbreaking project idea.
- Product Launch: 01/12/2023 – Roll out a functional product across web platforms, Apple Store, or Google Play Store.
- Winner Announcement: 30/12/2023 – Prizes will be distributed as per milestone achievements.
Key Performance Indicators: DAU, MAU, Total Transactions on Klever Blockchain.
Phase Two: Acceleration
Promising projects will have an opportunity to collaborate with Klever Labs and could be eligible for additional funding up to 0,000 to cater to Klever Network fees, depending on milestone achievement.
Phase Three: The Exchange
Exceptional projects will receive endorsements for potential listing opportunities with esteemed Klever partners such as Bitcoin.me and Klever Wallet.
Developer Resources:
- Mentorship: Gain insights from industry experts on Slack: klever-blockchain.
- Community Voting: Participate in shaping the platform’s future through community engagements.
- Collaboration: Team up with potential partners on Klever Team Public Slack.
Evaluation Metrics:
Points system in place with categories including Open-source on GitHub, Project Documentation, and Staking initiation on kleverscan.org, among others, to determine dedication and innovation.
Areas of Interest:
We are actively looking for projects in diverse sectors ranging from Healthcare, Real Estate, Charity to Gaming, and Intellectual Property. All these projects should be powered by Klever Blockchain.
SDK Availability:
We offer SDKs in Javascript, Typescript, Go, and Unity. For a deeper dive, check out docs.klever.finance.
Terms & Conditions:
- Open to individuals aged 18 and above.
- Team size can vary up to 5 members.
- All projects must adhere to deadlines.
- Original work is a prerequisite.
- Winning prizes will be allocated in KLV + KFI tokens.
- Strict data protection policies in place.
- Jurisdiction under Swiss laws.
Special Note: Professionals, Contractors, and affiliates of Klever.org are excluded from participating but will be integral to the evaluation process.
How to Join the Revolution?
Project Submission Steps:
- Head to the Klever Hackathon 2023 portal.
- Abide by guidelines for project upload.
- Engage, comment, and update your project details for visibility and traction.
Project Submission Considerations:
Include components like Problem Statement, Technical Details, Market Potential, and Milestones. Also, consider integrating User Testimonials, Challenges Faced, and Future Enhancements for a comprehensive submission.
Klever.org beckons the coding talent globally to redefine the blockchain paradigm. All the best to all the participants!
Press Contact:
Warren Manuel
Head of Marketing
warren@klever.io
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Neo APAC Hackathon Kicks Off at Tokyo GAS Station: Uncovering Local Web3 Talents and Empowering Regional Development
PRESS RELEASE. Neo, the open-source, community-driven blockchain platform where developers are building the future Smart Economy, today announces the launch of its new APAC Hackathon in partnership with OKX. The event includes a total prize pool of 0,000 for event winners and a post-hackathon grant fund of million, provided by Neo Foundation and dedicated to fostering Web3 growth in line with recent positive regulatory developments in the APAC region.
The Hackathon will take place from July to October and features in-person events across five cities in Asia — Tokyo (Japan), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Bangalore (India), Seoul (South Korea), and Singapore, each with a two-day hacking weekend to allow elite Web3 developers to showcase skills and forge valuable connections. There will also be a series of virtual sessions featuring workshops and mentoring from the Neo team, alongside panel discussions and ongoing support, for those who may not be able to attend the in-person events, ensuring that all those interested can get involved.
On July 22nd and 23rd, Neo is going to kick-start the Neo APAC Hackathon offline event series in Tokyo, hosting Tokyo GAS Station. Participants of the Tokyo GAS Station on-site will get the chance to win the following prizes and opportunities.
- Excellence Prizes: ,000 X 2 teams.
- Travel grants to the Hong Kong Finale in October: ,000 X 2 teams.
- Chance to share the million post-hackathon grant fund.
- Media coverage, industry connection and investment opportunities.
For those who are unable to attend the Tokyo GAS Station offline event, they can still participate by registering and submitting their projects online for the Neo APAC Hackathon on its website.
Building on the astounding successes of previous hackathons, Neo will announce the overall winning team at a prestigious celebration in Hong Kong this October. All 20 finalist and shortlisted teams, from the in-person events and projects submitted online, will showcase their projects and deliver engaging demos at the celebration.
Neo will provide all 20 teams with grants towards their travel funds to attend the finale in Hong Kong. To register for the Hackathon, please see Neo’s dedicated website: https://hackathon.neo.org/.
Categories
Participants at this year’s Hackathon can develop across five categories: DeFi and Payment; NFT and Gaming; AI, Social and DAO; Infrastructure and Tooling; and General. Each category has a final prize of ,000, which will be announced at the finale in Hong Kong and will be awarded in NEO tokens.
Neo, the most developer-friendly blockchain platform, will enable participants to choose from among the most popular developing languages to build on. Reflecting its status as a driver of innovation and cooperation across the blockchain industry, Neo is for the first time this year opening its doors to EVM-based (Ethereum Virtual Machine) projects in parallel with Neo N3 projects.
Neo’s Collaboration with OKX
Neo’s partnership with OKX recognizes the combined synergy and impact that will be made possible by joining forces. As part of the partnership, OKX will be designing a series of unique NFTs for participants in the Hackathon, in addition to promoting opportunities for participants to collaborate and innovate further with OKX.
Launching the Hackathon, Da Hongfei, Founder with Neo said: “The whole team here at Neo is absolutely delighted to launch this year’s Hackathon for the APAC region, building on the resounding successes of our previous events and under the favorable regulatory environment of the APAC region. Through our Hackathon, we aim to attract and support the finest in blockchain and Web3 talent, alongside exciting startups working in the blockchain industry, and truly introduce people to the capabilities that developing on Neo provides. I encourage all developers interested in blockchain and Web3 to get involved in our Hackathon. We look forward to seeing an exceptional set of projects, celebrating the winner at our prestigious event in Hong Kong, and showcasing the finest talent in the APAC region.”
Jason Lau, Chief Innovation Officer at OKX, stated, “We have always been committed to the development of web 3 industry infrastructure. This collaboration with Neo for the APAC Hackathon is another great example. We eagerly support the growth of the web3 developer community in APAC and look forward to what these builders will accomplish.”
For more details about the Hackathon, please see Neo’s dedicated Hackathon website here. Neo’s Hackathon Handbook is available to view here.
About Neo
Founded in 2014, Neo is an open-source, community-driven blockchain platform designed to welcome developers into the Smart Economy. By enabling developers to digitize and automate the management of assets through smart contracts, Neo is built to realize the optimized digital world of the future. As the most developer-friendly blockchain, Neo meets developers where they are by integrating seamlessly with the world’s most widely used languages and tools, and providing the most feature-complete blockchain platform for building full-stack decentralized applications. With native support for powerful infrastructure including decentralized storage, oracles, and domain name service, Neo is the ideal foundation for developers to build the next generation Internet.
About OKX
OKX is the second-largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem. Trusted by more than 50 million global users, OKX is known for being the fastest and most reliable crypto trading app for traders everywhere.
As a top partner of English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, McLaren Formula 1, golfer Ian Poulter, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, OKX aims to supercharge the fan experience with new engagement opportunities. OKX is also the top partner of the Tribeca Festival as part of an initiative to bring more creators into web3.
Beyond OKX’s exchange, the OKX Wallet is the platform’s latest offering for people looking to explore the world of NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens.
OKX is committed to transparency and security and publishes its Proof of Reserves on a monthly basis.
This announcement is made in collaboration with Bitcoin.com’s ecosystem token VERSE. Verse supports DeFi innovation across the Web3 ecosystem. Learn more about Verse here. If you would like to partner, please contact us here.
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Hackvolution: BNB Chain kicks off Hackathon to Drive Innovation and Collaboration
PRESS RELEASE. BNB Chain, the world’s largest smart contract blockchain in terms of daily active users, has today announced Hackvolution, its global 7-week Hackathon, starting on July 13th and running until September 1st. Hackvolution gets support from COMBO, Google Cloud, CyberConnect, Hooked Protocol, and Ultiverse as key partners with mentors joining from leading universities. Interested participants can register here to take part in the upcoming hackathon.
The hackathon aims to bring the Web3 community, developers, researchers and scientists together to contribute to the advancement of blockchain technology. The core focus will be on
opBNB and BNB Greenfield within the BNB Chain ecosystem, whereby developers will have the opportunity to build decentralized applications (dApps) that leverage the functionality and modularity of these platforms. To bolster innovation across a diverse set of sectors, dApps will be categorized into four domains including, Infra, DeFi, Gaming, and AI. In addition, this event also opens up potential opportunities to access grants and the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program under Binance Labs incubation.
All applicants can expect four days of online workshops and an opportunity to engage with the BNB Chain developer community of 10,000+ developers. They will also receive 24/7 tech support, early access to BNB Chain updates and and exclusive access to the BNB Chain team
A panel of judges made up of experts from the Web3 media, community and education sector will evaluate projects based on five key aspects: Technical innovation, Business model and Team configuration. The best 12 projects s from four domains will be selected to participate in the demo day and be eligible for rewards including:
- 000 prize for 1st place winners of each track
- Bonuses based on ranking
- 1-month trial participation in the BNB Chain Gas Grant program
- A tailored marketing support package with BNB Chain
- Access to the discounted tools and services from the BNB Chain Kickstart program ● 00 worth of credits and a POC trial coupon valued at 00 from Google Cloud and Alibaba Cloud
There will also be a separate 00 prize pool for winners of the Local Hacker Stars awards. The hackathon will have a global reach, with offline meet-ups planned across different regions, including Asia-Pacific, CIS, Europe, Middle East & North Africa and Latin America.
“We are thrilled to invite participants from all over the world to join us in the BNB Chain Hackvolution,” said Victor Genin, Senior Solution Architect at BNB Chain. “This hackathon is a fantastic opportunity to not only benefit from the rewards on offer but to play a part in shaping the future of blockchain technology and contribute to the growth of the BNB Chain ecosystem.”
The key dates for the BNB Chain Hackvolution are as follows:
- Launch Date: July 13
- Registration Period: July 13 – August 22
- Greenfield Code Demo: July 21 and July 25
- opBNB Code Demo: July 24
- Online Workshops: July 28, 31, August 1, and 2
- Submission Period: August 2 – August 22
- Local Offline Meetups: Dates will be announced on BNB Chain’s social media channels ● Reviewing Period: August 22 – August 27
- Winner Confirmation: August 28
- 12 Best Projects Demo Day: September 1
To learn more about the hackathon and to register to take part, please visit here.
Join us for the BNB Chain Hackvolution and let your ideas, skills, and passion ignite while leveraging the potential of opBNB and BNB Greenfield to create meaningful dApps.
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About BNB Chain
BNB Chain is a community-driven and decentralized blockchain, powered by BNB. It consists of BNB Beacon Chain, its staking and governance layer, BNB Smart Chain (BSC), which is EVM compatible and facilitates a multi-chain ecosystem with its Layer-2 solutions, and BNB Greenfield, its decentralized data storage network. It is the world’s largest smart contract blockchain by daily active users. It has processed 3 billion transactions to date from 232 Million unique addresses making it the largest layer 1 blockchain globally and bringing developers massive user access with ultra-low gas fees, higher transactions per second and has experienced zero crashes since its inception. The ecosystem has more than 1,500 estimated active dApps at any given time across multiple categories such as DeFi, Metaverse, Blockchain Gaming, SocialFi, NFT, Infrastructure, and more. There are numerous programs available to support the Web3 ecosystem including the Gas Grant, Builder Grant, Kickstart, Most Valuable Builder (MVB) and AvengerDAO.
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ETH Boston Conference and Hackathon Returns April 28-30 at Boston University
PRESS RELEASE. ETH Boston and The Boston DAO are thrilled to announce the return of ETH Boston, a conference and hackathon event taking place at Boston University on April 28-30, 2023.
The conference will feature three stages of 50+ industry experts, founders, and builders, technology-specific workshops, networking events, and a hackathon. We are excited to bring to you high quality discussions with tracks covering DeFi, Infrastructure, Data, Identity, Zero-Knowledge, DAOs, DeSci, Institutional Adoption, Regulation, and more!
ETH Boston aims to build awareness and directly impact developers, investors, students, and companies who are creating the next generation of infrastructure and applications that will power the decentralized web.
The ETH Boston Hackathon provides an opportunity for builders to display their technical abilities and creativity across a 3-day competition where hackers will work to create innovative ideas and products to be judged for cash prizes and funding.
We are excited to invite you to participate in this upcoming event and contribute to the growing ecosystem of the decentralized web. Please join us in Boston for ETHBoston 2023, and be a part of the future of web3.
Register for ETH Boston and buy your tickets at https://www.ethboston.xyz/. Use code NEWS10 for a discount.
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Reverse Engineering the Future: Bitcoin.com Team Members Weigh In on ETHGlobal Tokyo Hackathon
The ETHGlobal Tokyo hackathon drew to a close on Sunday, as builders from around the world competed for 5,000 in prizes. The event was kicked off with the first-ever ETHGlobal “Pragma” summit, sponsored by Verse, among others. Engineers and representatives from Bitcoin.com also took part in the summit and hackathon, and shared their thoughts on the event and its significance for crypto and economic freedom right now, and in the near future.
A Pragmatic Start: From Summit to Hackathon
The first-ever “Pragma” summit took place on April 13 in Tokyo, Japan, as the kick-off to the wider ETHGlobal Tokyo hackathon, sponsored in part by Verse. Speakers such as Aya Miyaguchi from the Ethereum Foundation and author Balaji Srinivasan spoke at the event. The hackathon ended Sunday and saw participation from Bitcoin.com’s engineers and representatives.
Director of engineering at Bitcoin.com, Andrei Terentiev, who oversees the company’s 30+ strong engineering team, noted he was “super excited for the ETH global hackathon, especially since Japan has been closed down to outside visitors for the past three years or so, it’s a great chance to meet more of the global cryptocurrency community and share new ideas that will push forward the cryptocurrency ecosystem as a whole.” Terentiev continued:
Overall I think most participants in the event are all striving towards the same mission of cryptocurrency which is to create more economic freedom for the world. So being able to meet up in person helps spread those ideas and flourish across the world.
Data engineer at Bitcoin.com, Bolun Zhang, said of the event: “Being a tech guy, I’m always interested in keeping up with the latest trends in the industry and exploring cool projects being undertaken by my peers.”
5,000 in prizes were available from myriad industry players and platforms like 1inch Network, Gnosis Chain, Metamask, and more.
Web3, Reverse Lotteries, and Prediction Markets
“At the event, we’ll be building what we’re calling a decentralized lottery,” growth marketing specialist at Bitcoin.com Alun Stern told Bitcoin.com News just prior to the hackathon. The first part of the application is “kind of like a reverse lottery … in a traditional lottery, one person wins, and everyone else loses. In this system, everyone will win, and one person will lose. The loser’s funds will get distributed across the winning participants.”
Stern explained that the team would be designing the lottery in such a way that the loser would get a rare NFT. The second part of the app works similarly to prediction markets, he said, noting:
Somebody will be able to propose an event, they will assign an arbiter, and they will assign multiple choice options … The interesting thing about this is not only are these prediction markets used for people to bet on future outcomes — they can also be used to influence the future and basically change the future.
Stern explained that someone willing to pay enough money could bet that an influencer on social media would not promote a project, incentivizing said influencer to do just that.
Ahead of the event, a software engineer on the web team at Bitcoin.com, Julie, emphasized that the hackathon would provide many benefits, including getting people more familiar with the burgeoning world of Web3. She commented:
[The hackathon] will give us an opportunity to share ideas and work with different people on interesting new products that can help users to onboard into the crypto world, as well as help developers hone their skills and dive into Web3 if they didn’t have any experience with it before. It will be great to see what everyone comes up with!
The Bitcoin.com team wrapped up the event with an implementation prize from Scroll, a “zkEVM-based zkRollup on Ethereum that enables native compatibility for existing Ethereum applications and tools.”
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ETHGlobal Hackathon Kicks Off in Tokyo With First Ever Pragma Summit
As previously announced by ETHGlobal, the first-ever Pragma summit kicked off the wider ETHGlobal Tokyo hackathon on Thursday as a “hub for high-quality talks and as a forum of discussion for builders and leaders from the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond.” The event, emceed by Kartik Talwar of ETHGlobal, featured on-stage interviews with Aya Miyaguchi of the Ethereum Foundation, Juan Benet of Protocol Labs, The Network State author and bitcoin proponent Balaji Srinivasan, and Stani Kulechov of Aave Companies. Product announcements were also made by several featured speakers.
First-Ever ‘Pragma’ Summit Lands in Tokyo
On April 13, Ethereum proponents from around the globe converged on Tokyo’s Shibuya ward, at the Digital Garage, to engage in on-stage interviews, product announcements, and networking. The application-only Pragma event is said to be the first ever in-person version of such summits for ETHGlobal, and kicked off the wider ETHGlobal Tokyo hackathon which lasts until Sunday, April 16.
Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETHGlobal, began the series of interviews by inviting Aya Miyaguchi, the executive director at the Ethereum Foundation, to the stage.
Miyaguchi commented on the general culture in Japan, saying people are very humble and “there are a lot of talented developers, but it’s not embraced enough. Like, acknowledged enough. It’s like, okay, at a company … management makes the decisions and they tell developers what to build.” She emphasized:
But the Ethereum way is that you need to include these developers in the idea generation, brainstorming stage.
Miyaguchi went on to note: “One thing Japan is very good at … They are good at team work.” The executive director says this is a real strength and that Japanese are diligent to learn new things like programming languages, but events like the hackathon and the Ethereum community can “teach or inspire” a new way of openness outside of the traditional cultural constraints.
Juan Benet of Protocol Labs spoke on the creation of IPFS, preserving archives on blockchains, and future possibilities for various blockchain transformations, stating:
My prediction is that most of these chains are going to recombine in super interesting ways … some L1s [layer one] will turn into L2s, some L2s will turn into L1s, and it won’t matter that much in the long term.
He noted that blockchains should be able to scale much more than what people think is possible, noting “scaling laws work” and citing similar structures that already exist.
“Today, we’re reaching for tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of transactions per second on each chain,” Benet noted. “We need to be reaching for billions or trillions of transactions per second. That’s the real benchmark. The moment where you can have something like all of Twitter built onchain … that’s the kind of scalability that we need.”
Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO at Aave, discussed among other topics ways to make products more customizable by users:
If you think about most of the products in the world, you really can’t go and make a pull request. You can’t go and make a pull request to your iPhone or your Android phone and expect something good to happen if your idea’s good and you fix the problem. But what if in the future you can actually build this way? Protocols, products, and algorithms. And it’s possible when you build things in a more open way.
Rounding out the day’s talks was tech entrepreneur, author, and angel investor Balaji Srinivasan, who though unable to join in-person, delivered a politically and philosophically-charged remote presentation on the fall of Western fiat currencies. He also gave an extended Q&A session.
Srinivasan told attendees that Eastern fiat currencies like the Chinese renminbi and Indian rupee may outlast Western currencies like the U.S. dollar.
He also explained why he made his now famous million-dollar bitcoin bets, citing the current global financial chaos, clarifying:
I’ll have an update on the bet also soon … I think it’ll be satisfying of course for everybody. The reason I did that was to draw attention to this crisis.
Product Announcements
Between interviews, attendees of Pragma heard talks and watched presentations on several product announcements. Presentations included Masa ‘Senshi’ Kikuchi of Secured Finance, Lukas Schor of Safe, Harsh Rajat of Push Protocol, and Jason Goldberg of Airstack.
The wider ETHGlobal Tokyo Hackathon will be ongoing through Sunday, April 16. Follow Bitcoin.com News to receive updates on the event, including thoughts from participating builders and engineers testing new ideas and competing for 5,000 in prizes.
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