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ApeCoin Community Votes to Build APE-Themed Hotel in Bangkok

Monday. July 22 at 12:00 AM

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The ApeCoin community is currently voting on a proposal to construct an APE-themed hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This initiative is part of the broader efforts within the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) community to expand the APE ecosystem. The ApeCoin DAO is seeking 410,000 APE tokens, valued at $3.6 million, to fund the construction of the APE-themed hotel. The project aims to boost the BAYC IP exposure, enhance ApeCoin's visibility and utility, and generate revenue for the ApeCoin DAO. Despite some skepticism within the crypto community, the proposal has garnered significant support, with around 5 million APE tokens cast as votes, predominantly in favor of the initiative. Additionally, recent developments include the launch of the ApeChain testnet and the approval to register '.APE' as a new top-level domain with ICANN.

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Xandeum Token Launch and Storage-Enabled Liquid Staking Program

Wednesday. October 30 at 4:00 AM

Xandeum, a Solana storage scaling solution, has announced details of its upcoming token launch and storage-enabled liquid staking program. The XAND token will officially launch on October 29, offering rewards to the community. The launch will include an airdrop of 60M tokens to eligible users. Various exchanges, such as Raydium and MEXC, will support the token launch. The Xandeum DAO powers the scalable storage layer and liquid staking solution, providing governance through the XAND token. Early stakers on the liquid staking platform will receive boosted rewards. Xandeum's storage solution aims to enable dapps to access large amounts of data, supporting new use cases. The platform addresses the blockchain storage trilemma by being scalable, offering random access, and being smart contract native. Xandeum is set to launch its storage provider network in 2025, revolutionizing decentralized Solana storage.

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Enhancing Ethereum Decentralization with Lido DAO's Community Staking Module

Saturday. October 26 at 10:00 AM

Lido DAO has introduced the Community Staking Module (CSM) to promote decentralization on the Ethereum network. Launched on Oct. 25, the CSM enables individual ETH stakers to become solo validators with reduced technical requirements and a deposit threshold lower than the standard 32 ETH. Currently in the 'Early Adoption' phase, the CSM is limited to curated community stakers, with plans for a fully permissionless phase in the future. The mainnet release was approved by 109 Lido DAO governance members, allocating 71 million LDO tokens, despite 86 members voting against it. With over $24 billion locked in its smart contracts, Lido is the largest decentralized application. The CSM underwent testing on Ethereum's testnet Holesky, attracting over 370 node operators during the trial period. By lowering the entry barrier for validators, the CSM contributes to Ethereum's decentralization efforts, allowing more individuals to participate in securing the network.

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The Fight for Julian Assange's Freedom

Saturday. October 26 at 7:30 AM

Julian Assange's family members spoke at the Plan B Forum in Lugano, Switzerland, shedding light on the extensive efforts to prevent his extradition to the US and secure his release. The panel, featuring Julian's wife, father, and half-brother, revealed that over $30 million and 14 years were invested in this cause. Gabriel Shipton, Assange's half-brother, highlighted the significant financial support, including contributions from the decentralized autonomous organization AssangeDAO. This group, with 10,000 members, played a crucial role in funding legal fees and awareness campaigns. Despite facing financial challenges, Bitcoin donations aided Assange's return home after his release. Crypto assets have become vital for WikiLeaks, especially after facing restrictions from the US government. The story reflects the ongoing struggle for press freedom and the role of digital currencies in supporting whistleblowers.

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Challenges and Benefits of Decentralized Governance in Web3 Systems

Friday. October 25 at 10:00 AM

At the Cardano Summit in Dubai, a Cardano Foundation executive, Giorgio Zinetti, discussed the advantages and obstacles of decentralized governance in Web3 systems. Zinetti highlighted Cardano's commitment to onchain governance, calling it the largest layer-1 with onchain governance. He acknowledged that while centralized systems can make decisions quickly, true decentralization requires distributing authority. Zinetti emphasized that decentralized governance ensures community-driven decision-making, free from hidden agendas. Educating voters is crucial for effective decentralized governance, and Cardano is actively promoting community education and incentivizing informed participation. Zinetti believes that decentralizing authority will enhance Cardano's credibility and long-term sustainability. Despite the challenges, Cardano stands out as one of the few major blockchain projects fully implementing decentralized governance, setting a precedent for the industry.

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