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To recognize the one true blockchain, we are REBRANDING by flipping the "B" in BEN to become DEN - the Dogecoin Education Network! We now teach only @dogecoin and work w/ Dogecoin-based projects. We also only accept donations in $DOGE and will launch an IEO built on Dogecoin🐶🎓
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Hot off the @maticnetwork rebrand, excited to host Polygon this Saturday at 12 PM EST 🔥 It will also be our first event hosted in @decentraland in partnership with @DclUniversity. 📅 Sat, Feb 20th 🕐 12 PM EST 🌐 Hosted at the Crypto College RSVP 👇 events.decentraland.org/en/?…
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We are proud to partner with @InjectiveLabs $INJ to onboard student traders worldwide to test and refine trading strategies on a robust, fee-less L2 DEX. We will also be directing students to the quality trading education offered through Injective Learn. blog.injectiveprotocol.com/t…
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BEN Presents, in collaboration with @karl_dot_tech: "Cryptoeconomics: An Introduction". Check out our textbook, lecture, homework, and study forum here: cryptoeconomics.study/ #BlockchainEducation #Cryptoeconomics #BEN #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency
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Great venue, great speakers and sponsors from @SolanaUni @AlphaLab_Cap @flipsidegov @WhaleCoinTalk @PolymerDAO @arbitrum @hicommonwealth Awesome job @PennBlockchain putting together a great conference for students and industry leaders alike!
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Great Day 1 at #Mainnet2023 with all our frens from @coinbase @worldnetwork @noble_xyz @MessariCrypto @FoundryServices @therollupco Lots of insights on institutional adoption, regulation, and AI’s role in #crypto
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The @uniswapgrants showcase keeps rolling as our @Uniswap Meta-Delegate brings on @flipsidecrypto's @DaveBalter and @avimeyers to discuss Community Enabled Crypto Analytics, Data visualization and much more! Date: Friday, July 9th @ 4 PM Register Here🔽 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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@tezos is currently one of the fastest-growing ecosystems/communities in the space. Interested in learning what’s the difference between FA1 & FA2 token standards and how this self-amending blockchain works? Gran a cup of coffee (or tea) and tune-in today!! 🔥
Starting soon(2PM EDT) 🚨 Join us for an introduction to & workshop on @tezos! Learn how to start building using one of #tezos token contracts & deploy your #Dapp TODAY ⚒️ Speaker 🔊@jsnewby RSVP 👉bit.ly/3dNuZfr Hosted @BlockchainEdu
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From trading equities to scaling one of the most important infra protocols in Web3: @LayerZero_Core 🌉 130M+ messages. $70B+ secured. 70+ chains. We sat down with Dominic in NYC to unpack how LayerZero solved interoperability, what “omnichain” really means, and what comes after bridges. Full interview below 👇 Timestamps: 02:58 – Top Traits of Great 2025 Projects 06:06 – LayerZero for 5-Year-Olds 10:08 – How Stargate Fixed Bridges 13:03 – Shadow NFTs & Governance 17:30 – LayerZero ≠ a Bridge
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First YouTube stopped our stream, now Mailchimp has disabled our account. BEN is a legally incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS and is NOT promoting ICOs. Please RT & follow BEN on decentralized platforms ✍️ peakd.com/@blockchain-edu 🎥 3speak.online/user/blockchai…
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Think @LayerZero_Core isn’t trustless? Let’s clear that up real quick. @domdotx breaks that down: 🔸 Core contracts = immutable 🔸 Verifiers = app’s choice 🔸 Protocol = fully permissionless It’s not one-size-fits-all. But rather a pick-your-own-security.
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After listening to @Stella_Assange's stirring speech at @TheBitcoinConf We are reminded of the crucial role the Internet plays in providing a platform for free expression and access to information. Let's protect this digital frontier #InternetFreedom #BitcoinAmsterdam
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Initial Coin Offering or ICO's is a relatively new way to crowd fund. Learn all about it and more in this article ow.ly/i8G430c9JOR
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Thank you to everyone who came to our awe-inspiring event with @gitcoin and @DclUniversity in @decentraland. Hanging out in VR, building open source, rethinking democratic communities, and fundraising for Web3. We are truly living in the future 🚀 Video up soon!
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TON doesn’t have a billion users — but Telegram almost does. And that’s the real unlock. 🔓 What makes @ton_blockchain interesting is the way it uses Telegram-native MiniApps to bring Web2 users into crypto without them even realizing it. Take @notcoin, @the_yescoin, and similar tap-to-earn apps. These are all onboarding funnels. The result? ⏳ Millions of new wallets created, all through Telegram, without a crypto-native UI. TON’s not promising overnight transformation. But it’s showing that onboarding doesn’t always need a pitch — sometimes it just needs a tap. Huge thanks to @alenkaUQ, Ecosystem Lead at TON, for sharing these insights. 🔥
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We are so excited for this partnership. @harmonyprotocol has done a lot of awesome educational initiatives with @gitcoin and we look forward to provide more resources and opportunities for students.
We're excited to announce our partnership with @BlockchainEdu - an amazing organization, educating the next generation of blockchain builders, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts medium.com/harmony-one/harmo…
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We've been flagged by @MailChimp for supposedly violating their updated Acceptable Use Policy. We have never once promoted any aspect of an #ICO using #MailChimp. @MailChimp reach out to our Executive Director @jinglanW at jing@blockchainedu.org. We filed a ticket a few days ago.
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No Tease ⛔ Just the largest and longest-running network of students, alumni, professors, professionals and community leaders hosting a @Uniswap v3 Launch event via our BEN Uniswap Governance Committee 🚀🔥 #BlockchainEdu 🎓
@erickpinos What kind of a tease is this. Who's Ben?
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What if AI agents had rights? As they grow autonomous—earning income, acting independently—how do we ensure fairness and security? Decentralized governance in Web3 provides a path: co-ownership, trust, and transparency. A future where all changes are vetted by the community, ensuring security for high-value agents. @ethermage, cofounder of @virtuals_io, dives into how this approach can protect these agents and foster trust.
We sat down with @ethermage from @Virtuals_io, hosted by @cryptoniooo & @erickpinos to discuss: > How Virtuals evolved to a billion-dollar AI ecosystem > The vision for a real-world agentic society Check out the full conversation below 👇 Timestamps: 01:22 Transition to Crypto 07:28 Launching Virtuals Protocol 12:54 Challenges 28:54 Building Autonomous Agents 37:46 Rights of AI Agents 43:30 Currency Model 47:01 Agentic Society in the Real World
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We are thoroughly thankful for @Bullish's donation to help us scale our education efforts to students across the globe. We will continue to provide education, mentorship and connections to those building in the blockchain ecosystem. bullish.com/bullish-trading-…
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Only 4 days left of the @InjectiveLabs trading competition 📈 💰 Daily prizes of $500 $USDT & a total prize pool of $20,000 $USDT! 👉 BEN community members can sign-up with the referral link below to start out with extra tokens 😉 testnet.injective.exchange/?…
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Tracking markets, managing risk, and planning for the long-term is overwhelming. We need AI agents that manage crypto like robo-advisors do for stocks: 📌 Understand your goals 📌 Monitor 24/7 📌 Adjust for risk + life stages “Here’s my ETH. Retire me in 50 years.”
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Join @CalBlockchain & @HarvardLawBFI to learn how they became @Uniswap delegates. Governance is a great way to get students involved in #DeFi. We are excited to help other #blockchain clubs set up @Uniswap delegates. 📅 Thu, Feb 25 🕐 5PM EST 🌐 Online eventbrite.com/e/becoming-a-…
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Big thanks to @solarxchain for sending us this incredible SolarX miner! 🙌 We’re excited to dive into testing it and see how it can revolutionize sustainable mining. We’ll be sharing our journey along the way, and we’re hopeful about what the future holds with clean energy and innovation to the blockchain industry. 🌱
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Bringing assets on-chain is cool, but bringing real-world data on-chain? That changes the game. @chriseyin shares how @plumenetwork is making it happen—CPI, GDP, crime rates, and more, all on-chain and usable for DeFi. This is where RWAs get real.
What’s next for RWAs? We asked @chriseyin, CEO of @plumenetwork, about why it still takes months to bring real-world assets on-chain and how Plume is fixing that. With 180+ apps and over $4B in ecosystem value, Plume is simplifying tokenization, unlocking liquidity, and building ecosystems where RWAs can actually thrive. Full episode links below 🔗 Timestamps: 03:48 Starting Plume 06:42 Why Tokenizing RWA Feels Impossible 09:49 How to Choose Your Chain 21:27 The Plume Token 26:21 Advice to Founders 31:33 What I’d Tell My Past Self
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How can students earn crypto from bounties, hackathons, or setting up grants for their projects? Join us with @vsinghdothings and @notscottmoore from @gitcoin to learn about this future of work. 📅 Thu, Mar 18th 🕐 6:00 PM ET 🌐 Zoom & @decentraland eventbrite.com/e/gitcoin-the…
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Have you ever wondered why Satoshi didn’t make Bitcoin private?🤔 • Bitcoin’s focus was on security, decentralization, and immutability • The tech to guarantee full privacy wasn’t as developed at the time Thanks to @robviglione, CEO of @HorizenLabs and co-founder of @zkvprotocol, for the great interview!
Can blockchain truly be private? 🔒 @robviglione, CEO of @HorizenLabs and co-founder of @zkvprotocol, shares his inspiring journey from being an Air Force veteran to becoming a crypto pioneer. In this episode, we cover: > AI's potential in the crypto space > The role of ZK technology in reshaping privacy > Why stablecoins could change the global financial system Full interview links below 👇 Timestamps: 00:36 Background and Journey 12:07 What is Zero-Knowledge Technology? 29:15 Why Bitcoin Isn’t Private 34:55 AI in Crypto Portfolios 38:59 Choosing the Right Ecosystem 44:16 Horizon’s Future Vision
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In early sales, getting meetings isn’t enough. You need to know: 🔹 Who is actually a fit today 🔹 Who aligns with your product over the next 6–12 months Tools like Territories.AI help teams use data and AI to make these decisions—before time and resources get wasted.
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A simple moment sparked a big idea: 💡 “Why not pay with your face?” That question led to building @PayByFace — turning facial recognition into a real-world payment method. No cards, no phones. Just you. How close are we to this being the norm?
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Introducing @erickpinos, the new executive director of @blockchainedu! Viva la #GenerationBlockchain! medium.com/blockchain-educat…
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We’ve seen it firsthand—some of the biggest ideas in crypto started in dorm rooms. BEN launched in 2014 to connect student builders before the world was watching. That community became a launchpad for builders like @joeykrug of @AugurProject and @jinglejamOP, who helped lead @Optimism. Today, that same DNA runs through @DropoutCapital—backing builders who don’t wait for permission to innovate. The next wave isn’t coming from boardrooms. It’s already being built.
Many of the most successful projects in crypto came from founders who either dropped out of college or didn't ask for permission from institutions before building, says Antonio Gomes @BlockchainEdu. Opinion @consensus2025 trib.al/1CEKUt7
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Can biometrics help bank the unbanked? @PayByFace started as a way to make payments easier. But as Mihai Draghici built it, a bigger purpose took shape: 🔹 Letting people pay digitally without a bank 🔹 Helping refugees without formal ID 🔹 Enabling small vendors to accept payments with just a phone Sometimes, real fintech progress is just about who gets included first.
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Let’s be real—RWAs on-chain haven’t hit right yet. Overpriced proxy tokens? Illiquid markets? Yeah… not it. ❌ @PlumeNetwork is changing all of this: 🔹 Real tokenization (no proxies) 🔹 Own and trade assets 🔹 Liquidity that actually works They’re already bringing stuff like art 🎨, wine 🍷, and real estate 🏠 on-chain—and backed by $2.5M in funding. This feels like a real step forward for DeFi + RWAs. 👀
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exciting times ahead for the moon mission. 🚀
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Looking forward to our @arbitrum marathon event with @therollupco 🔥 Thursday 12pm ET!
In the heat of the @arbitrum STIP Season, we are hosting the Arbitrum STIP Marathon with @blockchainedu! We will be unpacking the results of the STIPs so far & exploring the future of Arbitrum DeFi! Join us & learn from top builders in the crypto space. nitter.app/i/spaces/1lPKqbPlzaWGb
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Imagine you're scrolling on social media and spotting a promising new Web3 project. It seems exactly the kind of investment you’ve been looking for. The hype seems real, comments are enthusiastic, and there’s talk of quick, substantial returns. But here's the harsh reality: In 2024 alone, crypto scams surged dramatically, especially those known as "pig butchering." They made up a shocking 33.2% of all crypto fraud, increasing 40% in just one year. Stories of people losing life savings are sadly becoming all too common. To help ensure you don't fall into the same trap, here’s what you should look out for: 🔸 Anonymous Teams If the project's creators won’t reveal their identities, consider it suspicious. Trustworthy projects are open about their teams. 🔸 Promises Too Good to Be True Huge returns guaranteed with no risks? Genuine opportunities clearly outline risks without unrealistic promises. 🔸 Vague Whitepapers Projects lacking clarity or detailed plans are usually trouble. Legitimate projects provide straightforward, detailed explanations. 🔸 Centralized Token Ownership A handful of people holding most of the tokens is a recipe for manipulation. Good projects distribute tokens fairly. 🔸 Fake Popularity Inflated follower counts but low actual engagement often indicate bots and fake endorsements. Always verify genuine community activity. 🔸 Missing Security Audits Legitimate projects prioritize security and transparency, undergoing regular third-party audits. Avoid projects without clear audit reports. 🔸 Pressure to Act Fast Genuine projects give you time for due diligence. Avoid rushed decisions pushed by aggressive urgency tactics. Always stay cautious and informed. Do thorough research, trust your instincts, and seek guidance from reliable experts. If you have experienced or spotted any other Web3 red flags, share your thoughts below!
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“My 10 year old son makes more money than me.” Early-stage founders know the feeling. No revenue yet. No safety net. Just belief, and the people who support you. That’s what it looks like when you’re building something that matters—before the world catches up.
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We are beginning pre-registration for our #CorrectbyConstruction Casper crash course! @VladZamfir will be teaching the course through a series of video lectures & online office hours along w/ a team of #Casper researchers, TBD. bit.ly/benCASPERcourse #Sharding #CBC #Consensus
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The problem with saving in USD? Inflation keeps chipping away at its value. 💸📉 Bitcoin, with its fixed supply, offers a way to preserve wealth over time. Sure, it’s volatile, but in the long run, it’s about owning your financial future. 🚀
We caught up with @GlassyNakamoto CEO of @COVAULTai on The ChainStories Podcast with host @cryptoniooo to explore: How COVAULT makes it simple to: > Securely store Bitcoin without intermediaries🔒 > Unlock yield opportunities through self-custody vaults 📈 > Access curated token indexes for diversified exposure 🎯 COVAULT is redefining DeFi by offering Bitcoin users secure self-custody vaults, effortless access to yield, and curated token indexes tailored for both retail and institutional investors. Timestamps: 03:47 Career Shift to Crypto 09:11 Bitcoin and Sovereignty 25:54 AI in DeFi 30:47 What is CoVault? 34:01 Cross-Chain Future
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In just 24 hours, @MattPRD built @YesNoError, a Desci AI platform, that gained over $150M in volume on its first day! 🚀 YesNoError is on a mission to correct research paper errors by analyzing millions of files, leveraging AI-powered agents to detect mathematical inaccuracies and improve scientific integrity. An inspiring story of a self-taught entrepreneur who skipped college, headed straight to Silicon Valley, and connected with founders like Sam Altman and Brian Armstrong—ultimately building his own skyrocketing startup! Full interview links below 👇 Timestamps: 18:16 The Evolution of AI Models 22:42 Agents vs. Bots: What's the Difference? 25:09 How YesNoError Was Born 28:36 Launch and Success 38:41 What’s $YNE Used For? 53:54 Future Goals
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Building long-term in crypto is tough. Easy to get distracted by hype, but real success comes from staying focused. Big shoutout to @CryptoAlgebra’s CEO for the insights! 🔥
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What if trading tokens also pushed forward longevity research? @pumpdotscience does exactly that. Buy a token, fund an experiment. Real data. Real-time. Some call it gambling. But the real question is: “What’s the difference between a gambler and an investor?” - @benjileibo If something works—you funded a discovery. That's not speculation, that’s skin in the game.
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Starting in half hour! @BlockchainEdu will be speaking about our initiatives with university students in Africa and how @CeloOrg is helping accelerate our mission.
Join #Kuneco in 30 mins to vote for the Builder Community 🏆 Finalists ⬇️ ⭐ @dominiqueliau, @ValoraApp@tenegrit, @FlyWallet@celowhale, @MobiusMoney@PatrickNBaron, @moola_market@RobTG4, @emergingimpact_ ⭐ @RossyWrote, Celo Wallet bit.ly/3gtzSLW
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We're excited to announce the official launch of the BEN Intercollegiate Crypto Fund 🚀 Through this initiative we aim to provide student-analysts with the opportunity to compose and execute superior fund strategies 🔥 s/o @tokensets & @SetProtocol ⚖️ link.medium.com/t7DBTebaGfb
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One of the most mind-bending convos in crypto x science. @benjileibo breaks down how @pumpdotscience is turning meme coin speculation into real longevity research — and possibly human trials.👇 Big props to @cryptonioooo & @erickpinos for hosting this wild ride.
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How do you create a world without financial barriers? 🌍 @JtcSonar co-founder of @SonarPING_ explains their mission to make borderless finance a reality! 🚀
🔥 @JtcSonar co-founder of @SonarPING_ reveals how their AI tools are transforming crypto trading! > Discover how Sonar is using AI to improve trading strategies > Learn why user experience is key to bridging DeFi & CeFi Dive into the full convo below 👇 Timestamps: 02:56 Turning Scams into Solutions 03:39 Sonar's Mission 08:34 DeFi vs. CeFi 11:53 AI For Smarter Trades 14:38 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
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“Almost 1 billion people are waiting to be onboarded into crypto.” 📍 - @alenkaUQ @ton_blockchain is taking a fundamentally different approach to Web3 adoption by building directly into where users already are: @telegram. With 950M+ monthly active users, Telegram gives TON access to one of the largest untapped user bases in crypto. TON integrates blockchain infrastructure natively into Telegram through features like: 🔹 Web2-style MiniApps, fully on-chain 🔹 Gasless UX for smoother onboarding 🔹 3M+ wallets and growing fast 🔹 TON Space: Telegram’s built-in wallet 🔹 Aiming to onboard 30% of Telegram users by 2028 Whether or not it becomes the leading layer for onboarding the next wave of users, TON offers an important case study in accessibility, integration, and real-world distribution.
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Can AI audit science? 🤔 @MattPRD and @yesnoerror are building an AI agent framework to fact-check and verify scientific research. Their goal? Ensure accuracy in published studies by detecting errors and inconsistencies using advanced AI models. For now, they’re laser-focused on perfecting this mission. But in the future? Open-source tools, APIs, and expanding beyond science could be next. 🚀
In just 24 hours, @MattPRD built @YesNoError, a Desci AI platform, that gained over $150M in volume on its first day! 🚀 YesNoError is on a mission to correct research paper errors by analyzing millions of files, leveraging AI-powered agents to detect mathematical inaccuracies and improve scientific integrity. An inspiring story of a self-taught entrepreneur who skipped college, headed straight to Silicon Valley, and connected with founders like Sam Altman and Brian Armstrong—ultimately building his own skyrocketing startup! Full interview links below 👇 Timestamps: 18:16 The Evolution of AI Models 22:42 Agents vs. Bots: What's the Difference? 25:09 How YesNoError Was Born 28:36 Launch and Success 38:41 What’s $YNE Used For? 53:54 Future Goals
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We used to think of AI as assistants 🤖 But what if they ran businesses, made trades, and governed economies? That’s what @virtuals_io is building—and the numbers are wild: 📈 $1.8T AI economy by 2030 💸 $100M+ in AI-driven transactions 👛 170K+ wallets holding $VIRTUAL 💰 $424M market cap | $113M 24h volume 🌍 A decentralized AI economy with GDP-level scale This isn’t sci-fi. AI businesses are already running themselves.
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Just registered our website domain as an @ensdomains name! If you want to donate to BEN, you can now send $BTC, $DOGE, $LTC, or any $ETH asset to blockchainedu.org from an ENS supported wallet!
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.@CryptoAlgebra's hitting $77B in trading volume, 76M transactions, and a $1B daily peak! 🚀 They’ve gone from just a product to a whole ecosystem, with companies + DEXs building on top. 💡 Check out the full interview with the CEO of Algebra Finance below 🔥
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such an impressive achievement deserves recognition. 🌟
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This is what #TheNext10Years looks like! @BlockchainEDU students and alumni at the #MITBitcoinExpo! Students from @MITBitcoinClub @CalBlockchain @BadgerBlocks @blockchain_mi and more!
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We are live with @tezos 🔥 Join the call here: us02web.zoom.us/j/8334790858…
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What’s next for RWAs? We asked @chriseyin, CEO of @plumenetwork, about why it still takes months to bring real-world assets on-chain and how Plume is fixing that. With 180+ apps and over $4B in ecosystem value, Plume is simplifying tokenization, unlocking liquidity, and building ecosystems where RWAs can actually thrive. Full episode links below 🔗 Timestamps: 03:48 Starting Plume 06:42 Why Tokenizing RWA Feels Impossible 09:49 How to Choose Your Chain 21:27 The Plume Token 26:21 Advice to Founders 31:33 What I’d Tell My Past Self
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We recently gave a workshop to @BGCPR and guided the students through a workshop on how they can mint their first NFT on OpenSea. Through @0xPolygon & @Metaverso_NFT, we're now auctioning their drawings with proceeds going to charities. Support Us Here: bit.ly/3DwwNU7
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BEN takes privacy very seriously. To better protect our students, we will: 1) Scrub our membership records of unnecessary data. 2) Move our chat channels from WhatsApp, where phone numbers are exposed, to Telegram. 3) Create privacy tutorial videos in 2021 for our curriculum.
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What exactly is an AVS on EigenLayer — and why does it matter? We break down Actively Validated Services with @ishaan0x of @eigencloud, diving into how they leverage Ethereum’s security to power a new wave of decentralized infrastructure.
We invited @ishaan0x from @eigencloud for a quick chat on The ChainStories Podcast with host @cryptoniooo to discuss: > The power of AVSs in enhancing blockchain scalability > How EigenLayer transforms decentralized trust > Why TEEs are key to privacy in Web3 Ishaan, a BEN alum and protocol researcher at EigenLayer, shares insights from his crypto journey, including work with @avax and @cosmos. Full episode links below 🔥 Timestamps: 05:17 Are We Ready for Mass Adoption? 07:00 Layer 1 vs. Layer 2 11:04 Advice for Graduates 18:52 EigenLayer Explained 27:48 TEEs in Action
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Attending the @NaorisProtocol Investor Dinner during #TOKEN2049 was a great opportunity to learn about the future of decentralized #cybersecurity. Naoris Protocol is creating an innovative security layer that validates systems and data in real time, helping to build trust in our increasingly connected world. 🌎
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🙌 Thanks to @coindesk, we are raffling off TWO tickets to #Consensus2019! Donate to BEN by 4/19! Donations help pay for tickets, visas, flights & Airbnbs for our students to go to blockchain events. blockchainedu.org/gitcoin-gr…
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Paid community analyst position available at @MessariCrypto, check it out!
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Calling all students! @coindesk has given us THREE more #Consensus2019 (May 13-15) full conference passes.🎟️🎟️🎟️ If you are interested in one, please apply at blockchainedu.org/events.
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We're proud to support @TheGivingBlock who together with @Shift4 is launching #CaringWithCrypto – aiming to be the largest #Crypto philanthropy campaign in history! ✅ The first $10M in donations will be matched by Shift4 CEO @Rookisaacman ❤️ Learn More: thegivingblock.com/caringwit…
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The @BlockchainEdu is excited to announce that we have become the 4th featured charity on @earndotcom! #BEN will use the donations to fund scholarships, support our network of student chapters, host events, & more. Join our list & start earning today: bit.ly/BENfeaturedcharityonE…
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A new track has appeared 👀 in the @topblockchain startup competition - The Awesome ICP! 🌐✨ Build any project leveraging the superpowers of Internet Computer (ICP) 💰 Prize Pool: $15K 💰 Unlock ICP's potential to create on-chain, cross-chain apps with advanced smart contracts for AI, data computation, and seamless blockchain integration. 🔗 More info: topblockchainstartup2024.dev…
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You should donate it to the Dogecoin Education Network and claim a $4.20B tax deduction.
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Here is one of the key lessons history keeps shouting at us (and we keep ignoring): Crashes rarely start with chaos. They usually start with euphoria. Before every major financial panic, there’s always a phase where things feel unstoppable: 🔸Assets only go up 🔸Debt feels cheap 🔸Everyone’s “in” — and if you’re not, you’re missing out 🔸Risk gets repackaged as innovation Sound familiar? Whether it was railroads in the 1870s, internet stocks in the 90s, housing in the 2000s, or crypto in the last cycle — the setup is eerily similar. Then it takes just one small trigger to flip the mood. What used to be “exciting growth” suddenly looks like “reckless leverage.” Liquidity dries up. Prices unwind. Confidence disappears. And we all ask: “How did this happen so fast?” But it didn’t happen fast. It built up slowly — we just weren’t paying attention. The best investors, operators, and builders study these cycles. Not to be pessimistic — but to stay grounded when others are chasing the top. More lessons from past crashes coming soon — and how they apply today.
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the impact on public services is becoming increasingly visible, and it's crucial to highlight these issues.
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…and then there was balance ⚖️ Opportunity for all to equally Ape, Farm Yields and Mine plentiful liquidity in abundance 💰 Take advantage of these gas prices while you can everyone. credit: ⁦@zerion_io
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Every financial crisis feels different while it’s happening. But when you zoom out, the pattern is almost always the same. Boom → speculation → leverage → tiny trigger → panic → collapse → cleanup. It happened with railroads in the 1800s. With stocks in 1929. With housing in 2008. With everything in 2020. The assets change. The technology changes. But the human behavior? Pretty consistent. Easy credit leads to overconfidence. Overconfidence leads to risk. And then one unexpected event turns stress into a full-blown crisis. Here’s the hard part: The warning signs are usually there. But when everything’s going up, no one wants to hear them. That’s why the goal isn’t to predict the crash. It’s to not be fragile when it happens. Long-term resilience always beats short-term hype. More soon on what history keeps trying to teach us — and how to actually listen this time.
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@DogelonMars, absolutely, each day is a new chance to elevate ourselves. 🌟
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.@getaxal is doing some groundbreaking work in the blockchain space with AI-powered agents! Super excited to see how Autopilot is transforming how we trade in DeFi. 🚀 If you're tired of manually managing everything, give it a try here: ax.al/autopilot
ANNOUNCEMENT Autopilot goes live today! What does it mean? Agent powered trading is here. Your trading will be on Autopilot. Check it out at ax.al/autopilot or read more for a reminder of what it is ⬇️
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Congratulations to all the BEN Chapters who made this list! You've all been working very hard 💪 #BlockchainEdu #GenerationBlockchain
Our second Coinbase Report on Higher Education shows many top schools host official blockchain research and advocacy initiatives such as @initc3org @mitDCI @NYUBlockchain @CBRStanford @CalBlockchain See the full list of Leaders in Crypto Education here: blog.coinbase.com/highereduc…
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We are launching the BEN Playbook — the ever-evolving #blockchain curriculum put together by BEN’s directors, national teams, blockchain club leaders, professors, and partners. Check it out for lesson plans, how-to guides, and even conference travel tips. medium.com/blockchainedu/ann…
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Crypto won’t reach 1B+ users through wallets and seed phrases. It’ll happen when Web3 feels invisible. @ton_blockchain is doing exactly that by integrating seamlessly into the most-used messaging platform. No logins. No new wallets. Just tap and go. 📲 Telegram Mini Apps = Web3 without the headaches 🔹 1B+ Telegram users can now access blockchain-powered apps without leaving the chat. 🔹 No need for new wallets or complex sign-ins—just tap and go. 🔹 Inspired by Wechat’s success in Asia, but built entirely on Web3 rails. This is one of the biggest unlocks for crypto adoption. Huge thanks to @alenkaUQ, Ecosystem Lead at @ton_blockchain for all the amazing insights! 🔥
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What an Incredible brunch with the @OPLabsPBC and @worldnetwork teams to discuss the future of optimistic rollups and worldcoin! @chili_kc @itstoniakay @chriswaclawek @0xPenryn @m1guelpf @seanwbren @kwok_phil
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Apply for free student tickets to #Bitcoin2023 May 18 - 23 in Miami 🌴 Thank you @TheBitcoinConf 🙏 👉 bit.ly/ben-bitcoin2023
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Another lesson from past financial crashes — one that doesn't get talked about enough: It’s not just what you own. It’s how you own it. The riskiest moment isn’t always when prices are highest. It’s when everything looks safe, but leverage is everywhere. Borrowed money makes the upside look easy. But when things turn, it doesn’t just magnify losses — it accelerates them. In 2008, housing prices didn’t need to fall 50% to cause chaos. They dropped a bit — and the whole system cracked because it was built on borrowed money and blind confidence. Same thing happened in 1929. And in 1873. And, in many ways, again in 2022. The lesson? Leverage makes good times look better than they are. And it makes bad times hit harder than anyone expects. Survival in cycles isn’t about avoiding risk. It’s about not building fragile systems in a world that always changes. More real-world lessons from financial history coming soon.
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🔥 @JtcSonar co-founder of @SonarPING_ reveals how their AI tools are transforming crypto trading! > Discover how Sonar is using AI to improve trading strategies > Learn why user experience is key to bridging DeFi & CeFi Dive into the full convo below 👇 Timestamps: 02:56 Turning Scams into Solutions 03:39 Sonar's Mission 08:34 DeFi vs. CeFi 11:53 AI For Smarter Trades 14:38 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
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ZKVerify’s token utility in a modular blockchain: ✅ Incentivizes network usage ✅ Rewards validators for securing the system ✅ Fuels a decentralized, token-driven economy A core driver of @zkvprotocol’s resilience and growth. 🚀 Thank you @robviglione for the amazing insights! 🔥
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We are beginning pre-registration for our #CorrectbyConstruction Casper crash course: bit.ly/benCASPERcourse @VladZamfir will be teaching the course through a series of video lectures & online office hours along w/ a team of #Casper researchers, TBD. #Sharding #CBC #Consensus
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Are you ready for #BlockchainMadness? Powered by @PurseIO, 6 universities compete head to head in #Bitcoin #Trivia!
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Great event on Monday with @insider0x from @rarible, @dave_krugman from @ALLSHIPS , @_angelajung from @She__Fi, and @yannau from @rarifoundation 🔥 The future of #NFTs - aligned incentives between creators and communities, experiments in decentralization, and more 💯
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Are you ready? 🚀 #BlockchainEdu
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#BitcoinTuesday is over but the #BagSeason donation campaign goes on for the rest of the month. Excited to partner to help raise awareness! 🥳 @TheGivingBlock has raised millions for charities accepting #crypto donations. Donate Crypto to Nonprofits❤️ thegivingblock.com/bitcoin-t…
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We sat down with @ethermage from @Virtuals_io, hosted by @cryptoniooo & @erickpinos to discuss: > How Virtuals evolved to a billion-dollar AI ecosystem > The vision for a real-world agentic society Check out the full conversation below 👇 Timestamps: 01:22 Transition to Crypto 07:28 Launching Virtuals Protocol 12:54 Challenges 28:54 Building Autonomous Agents 37:46 Rights of AI Agents 43:30 Currency Model 47:01 Agentic Society in the Real World
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🤖 Ever thought about AI working together to tackle complex tasks? @AlpacaNetworkAI is exploring how stacking #AI agents can boost productivity and coordination in the Web3 space. With their $PACA token driving the system, they’re building tools that could change how we manage projects and collaborate.
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BEN students, alumni, leaders, partners, and friends at @Coinventionio 🔥👊 🎓🔗 Rutgers, Temple, MIT, UDelaware, UMichigan, UMiami, Tulane, Capitol Tech, & more #blockchainedu #coinvention #generationblockchain #blockhain #cryptocurrency #philadelphia
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Our 5 Year Anniversary is on April 23rd 🎂🎉 That's five years of empowering students and #blockchain clubs worldwide 🌎🚀 Show us some birthday love 🤗 by donating to our @GetGitcoin Grant! Donations before April 19 are being matched for up to $50K! gitcoin.co/grants/49/blockch…
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Is #privacy gone? 🤔 Join @Nickybubbly from @bubblemaps on July 2 at 9:30 AM UTC+1 to uncover what blockchain data reveals. To make sure you don't miss this deep dive into privacy and blockchain register now👇 buff.ly/3zoXFZG
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