🛠️ The #Hedera hackathon - "Beyond #Blockchain" - is live!

Focusing on three main themes – #Sustainability, #DeFi, and #tokenization, you’ll have the opportunity to build solutions that can transform industries that leverage the power of Hedera’s technology: unmatched energy efficiency, low, predictable fees, and enterprise-grade security.

Join the challenge of building innovative high-performance #EVM-based applications that have the potential to shape the future of #web3 with over $80,000 USD 💸 in prizes to be won!

Apply now 👉 https://hedera.com/hackathon

In a continuation of their work on #DLT-enabled cross-border remittances, Shinhan Bank - in collaboration with SCB TechX and the largest financial institution in Taiwan - has today announced the successful completion of a second #stablecoin remittances pilot on #Hedera.

The pilot achieved real-time settlement and real-time foreign exchange (FX) rate integration across the Thai Baht (THB), New Taiwan dollar (NTD), and South Korean won (KRW). The PoC is #EVM-compatible, meaning that any EVM-based #stablecoin issuers can utilize the framework going forward.

The success of this pilot marks a significant milestone as banks and institutions continue to explore ways #web3 and #DLT can revolutionize finance, bringing increased accessibility, security, and interoperability to the emerging digital economy.

#HelloFuture

Learn more ➡ https://hedera.com/blog/shinhan-bank-scb-techx-successfully-pilot-stablecoin-remittances-on-the-hedera-network

Tomorrow at 3PM BST, join DLT Science Foundation Head of Science Jiahua Xu and Senior Research Fellow Carlo Campajola in person at IDEALondon or virtually for a free masterclass in #crypto tokenomics. Reserve your tickets today and expand your #web3 repertoire!

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tokenomics-masterclass-tickets-673098274057

🌐 We are excited to announce that Former Wipro Open Source Leader Andrew Aitken has joined Hedera as the network's new Chief Open Source Officer (COSO), leveraging his deep domain experience to assist in open sourcing everything from tooling to cross-chain functionality and source code.

Andrew is a veteran in the sector, having served in open source advisory roles at The White House, Microsoft, OpenSSF, FINOS, The Linux Foundation and as a guest lecturer for Stanford University’s Entrepreneur Program. We look forward to seeing the value that his #OpenSource expertise will bring to the Hedera ecosystem and to #web3 as a whole. #HelloFuture

Read more ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/hedera-appoints-well-known-open-source-leader-to-spearhead-open-source-transformation

This week, Zenobia welcomes to the 'Gossip about Gossip' podcast Solo Ceesay - CEO & Co-Founder of Calaxy: the recently launched #web3-based platform set to redefine social media & transform the creator economy using #Hedera.

By utilizing Hedera's highly performant #tokenization services and real-time settlement capabilities, Calaxy is able to empower creators and their fans in unprecedented ways - offering unique experiences with a diverse suite of interaction avenues such as special requests, personalized videos, private DMs, and much more.

Join the party 👾 www.calaxy.com

🎙️ https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=yl4d9lz53t

⛓️ Hedera's JSON-RPC - the native communication protocol designed for #EVM-supported blockchains - is now openly accessible and ready for in-production application use on the #Hedera network, facilitating the seamless deployment of multi-chain applications built on other EVM-compatible networks.

Increased interoperability and greater EVM equivalence has been and continues to be a top priority for the network. By incorporating JSON-RPC support, #web3 developers can now effortlessly tap into Hedera’s robust infrastructure, benefiting from its high throughput, unmatched energy efficiency, and ultra-low, predictable fees.

Learn more ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/json-rpc-providers-now-on-hedera-accelerating-developer-adoption-with-evm-tooling-and-wallets

This week on the podcast, Zenobia Godschalk is joined by TOKO Senior Product Manager Lawton Hogan for an in-depth discussion on Meterium IO: the tokenized marketplace solution empowering brands and redefining consumer engagement with #web3.

🎙️ https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=f71pnyzkp9

We are excited to announce the Hedera Stablecoin Studio: the all-in-one stablecoin configuration, issuance, and management toolkit tailored for #web3 platforms, institutional issuers, enterprises, & payment providers alike. Open-sourced under an Apache 2.0 license by Hedera, Swirlds Labs, The HBAR Foundation, and ioBuilders.

Unlike alternative solutions that require DIY architecture and combining complex integrations, Stablecoin Studio delivers an end-to-end solution that makes configuration, issuance, and management of stablecoins seamless with dedicated proof-of-reserve, seamless integrations with custody providers, and network native account-based KYC/AML flagging - giving issuers new ways to manage compliance and security as they see fit.

With Hedera’s predictable fees, high programmability, and robust network of ecosystem partners, stablecoin issuance and management have never been simpler - everything you need to build and configure stablecoins with ease.

Welcome to the Stablecoin Studio.

#HelloFuture

Explore ➡️ https://hedera.com/stablecoin-studio

Upcoming session, Atlanta Blockchain Center x Hedera:

🇺🇸 Atlanta, GA | Nov 4 | 6:30PM EDT

Join Hedera, Swirlds Labs, and members of the Atlanta #web3 community for an evening of networking and presentations - Dr. Leemon Baird presenting Decentralized Recovery (DeRec) and Zenobia Godschalk discussing the State of Blockchain in Georgia.

Register now ✍️ https://lu.ma/xagflmtk

In an effort to drive net-zero goals by unlocking the potential of carbon markets, Seagrass - the UAE-based climate action company and subsidiary of European energy giant E.ON - has announced a co-funding initiative with The Hashgraph Association to build a Proof-of-Concept #web3 wallet that provides users with a decentralized digital identity and wallet that relates to their carbon projects.

Read more ➡️ https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/uae-based-seagrass-and-the-hashgraph-association-announce-launch-of-co-funded-carbon-credit-web3-identity-wallet-r9bpsrtf

Wallets are integral to all #web3 ecosystems, serving as the primary network access point for community members, developers, and enterprises. With WalletConnect on Hedera, we are in the final stages of enhancing that experience for all.

The culmination of this community-led initiative represents a significant milestone in the Hedera journey - bringing enhanced compatibility and interoperability to our ever-growing ecosystem of #dApps and users.

Learn more ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/wallets-on-hedera-collaborate-to-launch-walletconnect-integrations#latest

We are excited to announce the launch of the Hedera Wallet Snap for MetaMask - launched by Swirlds Labs and Tuum Technologies to enable the seamless integration of #Hedera into MetaMask-based decentralized applications servicing more than 30MM monthly active users. #Davos2024

This functionality offers developers and enterprises a straightforward and native solution to effortlessly interact with the network and fully utilize Hedera’s potential within #web3 applications, in addition to providing new users a familiar and simplified point of entry into our ecosystem.

Read more ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/hedera-wallet-snap-goes-live-connecting-the-hedera-network-with-metamasks-30-million-monthly-active-users

The Hedera network is built on - and built for - decentralized trust.

A network governed responsibly and fairly by the world’s leading organizations diversified across industry and geography, providing sustainable infrastructure, highly performant technology, and a robust ecosystem for the #web3 economy of tomorrow.

The Hedera Council: building the future together.

#HelloFuture

Hedera is proud to have contributed to the WEF "Defining and Building the Metaverse Initiative" - sharing insight on the role of #web3 in facilitating the creation of a responsible, equitable, and accessible metaverse through the enablement of trusted digital identities.

Download the full ‘Metaverse Identity’ report - with contributions from Hedera Chair Brett McDowell and Chief of Policy Nilmini Rubin - using the link below:

🔗 https://www.weforum.org/publications/metaverse-identity-defining-the-self-in-a-blended-reality/

🇫🇷 Hedera is proud to be sponsoring Europe's premier blockchain conference Paris Blockchain Week next week alongside leading figures and projects in #web3 to collaborate and further drive the global shift towards a decentralized economy!

Stay tuned for more info on Hedera's networking events and speaking sessions throughout the week - bringing like-minded individuals together and showcasing the real-world utility of the Hedera network.

🌐 https://www.parisblockchainweek.com/

Leading #web3 gaming platform Circle of Games - with over 250,000 registered users - has announced that it has raised $1M from Nazara Technologies and The Hashgraph Association to further drive growth and enhance platform capabilities using the Hedera network.

Read more ➡️ https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/circle-of-games-raises-usd-1-mn-from-nazara-technologies/472882

Karate Combat is redefining the world of combat sports for fans and fighters alike. Using the power of #web3 to enable unprecedented levels of fan engagement, athlete interaction, and democratized governance, the Karate Combat team are setting a new standard for sports entertainment.

Built on #Hedera.

Learn more ➡️ https://youtu.be/63xBCw_MFEM

To kick off Season 6 of Gossip about Gossip, we welcome Hitachi America SVP & Innovation Leader Brijesh Khanna for a deep-dive into Hitachi's exploration of #web3: joining the #Hedera Council, real-world use cases, and Hitachi's commitment to drive digital transformation.

🎙️ https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=1ml4x9nnii

Legacy #IoT networks present a number of critical challenges addressable by #web3. Centralized platforms that currently underpin many of our connected systems are susceptible to outages, struggle to scale with an exponentially increasing amount of data, and are vulnerable to malicious actors through central points of failure.

Neuron aims to change all of that using the power of #DLT. Neuron's #DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) solutions are positioned to revolutionize and empower the connected economy of tomorrow - bringing trust, innovation, and efficiency to both enterprises and users alike using the power of Hedera.

Learn more ➡️ https://hedera.com/users/neuron

As the #web3 landscape evolves, so do the needs and expectations of creators and users.

Explore how the introduction of dynamic NFTs - enabled by improvements made to the network in the form of mutable NFT metadata - on the Hedera network are revolutionizing digital ownership & asset management from Swirlds Labs Developer Advocate Michiel Mulders!

Learn more ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/enabling-dynamic-nfts-on-hedera-exploring-hip-646-hip-657-and-hip-765