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Did Elon Musk’s Grok Just Shill a Memecoin? GrokCoin

Elon Musk recently announced a new way for users to interact with his AI chatbot, Grok, on X (formerly Twitter), using the "@Grok" function. This allows users to prompt the AI directly within the platform for real-time responses. However, what started as a simple demonstration quickly took an

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By: zed leplin

Trump Signs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

US President Donald Trump has signed an order for making a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and US Digital Asset Stockpile. This makes the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve the largest in the world.  What is the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve? The White House Fact Sheet explains: “With a fixed supply of 21

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By: Joanna B

Doni Jaldon’s Call to Filipinos: Prosper in Web3 Security

Join Sir Doni Jaldon in paving the way for a safer, more secure digital future where Filipino talent leads the charge. Sir Doni Jaldon, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and whitehat hacker, shared his journey in Web3 security with passion and clarity at the “Build on BASE” event in Davao. With

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By: zed leplin

Proof-of-Work Over Paper: Eli Becislao on Redefining Resumes on BASE and Web3

Step into a world where your contributions—code commits, smart contract deployments, and community projects—speak louder than a traditional CV, and BASE is leading the way. Imagine a future where your career is measured by the projects you launch and the impact you create, not by a printed CV.

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By: zed leplin

Ethereum and Beyond: Rubz Comms on the Blockchain's Journey to BASE

Join Rubz Comms as he unpacks blockchain’s transformative history—from Vitalik Buterin’s early vision to today’s scalable, cost-effective solutions on BASE. Rubz Comms, head of the Davao DeFi Community, took the stage to share a captivating overview of blockchain’s evolution—a journey that has led from

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By: zed leplin
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Davao DeFi Meets BASE: Charting a New Course in Blockchain Innovation

Step into the future of blockchain on BASE—where Ethereum’s trailblazing past meets cutting-edge innovation. The "Build on BASE" event in Davao brought together some of the brightest minds in the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) space, showcasing how the BASE ecosystem is powering innovations while maintaining

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By: zed leplin
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K-pop Doubles Down on Tokenization as aespa Follows BTS and Blackpink

Tokenizing tunes—discover blockchain’s transformative impact on music rights. Aria, a trailblazing Real-World Asset (RWA) protocol within the Story (IP) ecosystem, is setting a new standard in the music industry by merging entertainment with blockchain technology.  Following the successful tokenization of BTS’ hit single, the protocol is now making

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By: zed leplin
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Blockchain for Cybersecurity in Davao City

Amid rising cyberattacks on public institutions, Davao City is turning to blockchain technology to safeguard sensitive government data. Davao City is setting a new benchmark in digital governance by integrating blockchain technology powered by the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) into its public services. Under this initiative, critical records—from tax

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By: zed leplin
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The Economic and Social Benefits of ICP in Davao City

Discover how Davao City is harnessing blockchain to cut through bureaucracy, reduce corruption, and pave the way for a new era in digital governance. Davao City is taking a leap into the future of public service with a pioneering blockchain pilot powered by the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Along with

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By: zed leplin

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