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It's airdrop season. And it's interesting to see how different people react. Those who get the tokens praise the ecosystem. And those who didn't get feel scammed. It's amazing how entitled people are. If they spend a year gaming the system in the hopes of gaining an airdrop, they get mad that they didn't get anything. And even people who don't try to game but honestly participate, but just accidentally in ways that are not rewarded, feel cheated. Somehow users are used to airdrops and feel like they deserve one. Grow up. Ask any of the remaining 99,99999% of the world's population whether they get angry that they didn't get free money. Free money with airdrops is a very weird concept that mostly exists around blockchains. Just in case you're not familiar with the concept of an airdrop: it's when a blockchain launches their token and decides to donate some of the tokens to ecosystem participants, for free. The criteria varies, but usually getting an airdrop requires being involved in the community. Many ZK ecosystems/blockchains require their own token for governance - and in the end, to get money. In that sense, ZK blockchains are not any different than non-ZK blockchains. Image credits: Bing Dall-E

Empowering Community Collaboration through DePINs Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) are revolutionizing infrastructure development by fostering community-centric models of collaboration and co-creation. Here's how: 💡 Community Empowerment: DePINs decentralize decision-making, allowing local communities to shape infrastructure projects according to their specific needs. 💡 Democratized Access: By bypassing intermediaries, DePINs grant equal access to infrastructure resources, promoting inclusivity and participation regardless of location or socioeconomic status. 💡 Peer-to-Peer Collaboration: Utilizing blockchain, DePINs enable direct exchange and collaboration among users, fostering a sense of community ownership and responsibility. 💡 Innovation Hub: Through collective input and feedback, DePINs drive continuous innovation, resulting in more resilient and user-centric infrastructure solutions. In essence, DePINs represent a transformative shift towards community-driven infrastructure development, promising a future where infrastructure truly serves the needs of its users.

📌 Meet our Alumni Lorilee Lippincott - Best Graduate from the School of Business, 2024 "Looking back, these two years have been rewarding and pushed me to grow significantly. It has been one of the highlights of my life and changed my course. Entering this program, I believed in the potential of blockchain’s impact on the world. Now, I understand it on a much deeper level, which is very exciting. We already see numerous applications of blockchain, and its most significant impacts are yet to come." Read here: https://lnkd.in/ddpEWedD

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: José Antonio's blockchain project winning first place at the Afirme-Funam awards perfectly captures what 2024 meant to me: technology isn't just code, it's a key that unlocks human potential. This year reinforced my deepest conviction: real innovation happens when we create pathways for talent everywhere - especially for those traditionally left out of the conversation. At UNAM's Computer Engineering Department, we didn't just teach blockchain; we transformed it into a tool for empowerment. Some highlights that made my heart sing: • My master's student José Antonio developed a groundbreaking blockchain system for digital asset traceability, winning top postgraduate honors. His work in #Solana and #Rust wasn't just technically brilliant - it showed how next-generation technologists think beyond traditional boundaries. https://lnkd.in/gj7VqbQC • Hosting 36 teams at the Technovation Girls event reminded me why I do this work. Watching young girls code, innovate, and dream big? That's real technological revolution. "Como cada año acabo con el corazón lleno de esperanza que estamos cambiando el mundo de estas niñas empoderadas." https://lnkd.in/gWAY6cWY • Being honored as "Mujer Inspiración" by Code 4 DEI wasn't just a personal milestone - it was a platform to amplify our collective mission of making tech more inclusive. As a Committee Member for the IEEE Secure Development Conference, I saw firsthand how cybersecurity isn't just about protection - it's about creating ethical, accessible technological ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/gpv_YZPd 2025 isn't just another year. It's an opportunity to scale our impact: expanding blockchain research, deepening mentorship programs, and continuing to build bridges between cutting-edge academia and real-world innovation. To every student who sees beyond the code, every young woman choosing to pursue her technological dreams, and our incredible UNAM engineering community: the future isn't something we wait for. We build it, line by line, breakthrough by breakthrough. ¡Seguimos adelante! 💻🚀 #Blockchain #WomenInSTEM #Cybersecurity #AIethics #EdTech #LinkedInRewind #Coauthor #2024wrapped

🌍 Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain and AI in Education 🌍 Having had the privilege to participate in the 3rd Anniversary of the Internet Computer (ICP), masterfully organized by DFINITY in Zurich, I realize how exciting and inspiring the blockchain space can actually be. Collaboration is within the DNA of this space and it is reinvigorating to see how multiple actors are ready to get together, pull each other's forces and strengths, and drive the advance of a Web3 future. For this reason, the importance of empowering young people—both from developed and developing regions of the world—cannot indeed be overstated. We not only need to build their agency, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to harness blockchain and AI and apply these technologies for the social good, but we must give them opportunities to enter this greatly collaborative world and make their contribution to revolutionize education through digital innovation. By doing so, they will help us to address some of the most pressing and complex social issues of our time. Blockchain technology offers transparency, security, traceability, and efficiency, while AI provides creative, quality and personalized learning experiences. Imagine the potential if we combine these technologies to tackle challenges like hunger, poverty, crime, corruption and inequality, through a new internet education built to incentivize people from all walks of life to learn real world issues and earn real world skills! ***Stay in touch to learn what the Knowledge Foundation is doing to make all that a reality*** #YouthEmpowerment #Blockchain #AI #Education #SocialImpact #GlobalDevelopment #SDGs #EdTech #KnowledgeToken #InternetComputer #ICP #Web3

The Blockchain Summer Institute 2024 is successfully completed! Due to a sudden illness, I wasn't able to travel to Switzerland with students, however, thanks to the dedication and commitment of the fantastic Vicki Lemieux Tim Weingärtner and the wonderful hospitality from Selma Crosby at HSLU, students had a great experience in learning about the recent advancements of blockchain technology. A huge shoutout to our guest speakers @Quinn DuPont Dr. Konstantin D. Pandl Fabiano Izzo. Our success will not happen without you! Onto the next year! #blockchain #cryto #crytocurrency #innovation

🚀 Introducing Blocktrack Protocol: The Future of Education and Skill Development 🌍 Blocktrack Protocol is revolutionizing the way we approach education and skills with cutting-edge technology. By integrating blockchain, AI-driven learning, and decentralized governance, we’re creating a global platform where skills are verifiable, transferable, and incentivized. Key Features: 🔑 Blockchain-powered credentialing 🔑 Learn-to-earn SkillFi economy 🔑 AI-driven personalized learning paths 🔑 Global sustainability and green skill development 🔑 DAO governance for community-driven decisions With $BTK (Blocktrack Token) as the core utility, we are focused on empowering individuals and institutions with affordable, authentic, and scalable education solutions. Ready to transform education with us? 💡 Read the full article for more insights on Blocktrack Protocol and our roadmap to a decentralized education system. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/guSarnhy Follow Blocktrack on their journey to democratize education and drive a SkillFi economy! 🚀 #Blockchain #EdTech #SkillFi #SkillDevelopment #LearnToEarn #Decentralization #AI #EducationRevolution #GlobalSkills #Sustainability #Web3 #DAO #BTK #BlocktrackProtocol

🚀 This recent study from my research colleagues explores the concept of DAOs through the lens of No1s1, an experimental, self-sustaining project governed autonomously. 🎉 I'm thrilled to highlight the latest research conducted by Florian and his colleagues from the research group at the UZH Blockchain Center. Big congratulations to the team for their remarkable work on DAOs! 👏 Research Overview 💡 No1s1 Project: A physical space that operates independently using DAO principles. Participants earn tokens by performing essential maintenance tasks, creating a unique token economy. 🛠️ Agent-Based Modelling: The study simulates interactions between participants and No1s1 to examine: Participatory governance dynamics Token economy mechanisms Longevity and sustainability of the autonomous entity The research highlights both the potential and challenges of DAO-governed structures, focusing on how reciprocal maintenance relationships can drive sustainable growth and wealth. 💬 What do you think about physical spaces governed by DAOs? Could they represent the future of decentralized governance? Let’s discuss your ideas in the comments!

🚀 ResearchHub: Transforming Science Through Decentralization 🌟 The scientific world is buzzing about ResearchHub, the platform redefining how research is shared, reviewed, and rewarded. Here’s why ResearchHub is becoming the go-to platform for researchers and innovators: 💡 What is ResearchHub? ResearchHub is a decentralized platform that accelerates scientific discovery by removing barriers in traditional academia. Think of it as the intersection of blockchain and open science, where researchers can collaborate, publish, and earn rewards seamlessly. 📌 Key Features: Open Access Publishing: Say goodbye to paywalls and slow publishing timelines. ResearchHub ensures free, fast, and global access to research. 🧠 ResearchCoin (RSC): A digital token that incentivizes high-quality contributions—researchers get rewarded for publishing, reviewing, and collaborating. 🔗 Hubs for Collaboration: Organized by research fields, these hubs create vibrant spaces for interdisciplinary work. 🌐 Rapid Peer Review: Financial incentives for reviewers mean quicker feedback and faster progress. ⏩ 🌟 Why This Matters: In a world where traditional academic processes can be slow and opaque, ResearchHub is bringing transparency, efficiency, and collaboration to the forefront. By leveraging the power of blockchain and decentralization, it’s breaking down silos and creating a global community of researchers with aligned incentives. 📈 Looking Ahead: With a growing user base and innovations like tokenized rewards, ResearchHub is poised to revolutionize how science is done. The question is: How will this shape the future of research and innovation? #DeSci #Blockchain #OpenScience #Innovation #ResearchHub #FutureOfScience #ScientificCollaboration

Africa’s Late Arrival to the Global Tech Space: A Nigerian Perspective Africa, especially Nigeria, is trailing behind in the global tech race. Recently, a university lecturer in Nigeria couldn’t rejoin an online class because the Zoom participant limit was reached—an issue that underscores how far behind we are, even with basic digital tools. While the world rapidly embraces Web3, blockchain, and AI, many young Nigerians are unaware of these technologies. Computer science graduates often leave school without knowing how to write a single line of code. It's no surprise that most are more concerned with the latest smartphone than with innovative ideas that could drive change. Our environment—government policies, lack of infrastructure, and minimal access to funding—makes it hard for startups to thrive. But the potential is enormous. With the right education overhaul, tech programs, and investment in emerging fields, Nigeria can catch up and even lead. We may have arrived late, but the future is still in our hands. It's time to embrace innovation and create the change we need. Let’s connect and discuss how we can drive Africa forward!