1/ 🌐 Web 3 is the next evolution of the internet, building upon the existing infrastructure to create a more open, transparent, and user-centric online world. Let's debunk some myths surrounding Web 3 and understand its true potential. 🧵👇

HashPack v8.7.0 – Airdrop System – is now live! 🚀 Introducing the next advanced tool: the Airdrop Campaign Manager! We've seen the pain of collecting account IDs and getting people to associate, so we built a system that takes care of all of that for you. (1/6)

The amount of back and forth comparing #blockchains from non-programmers on hand wavy issues like “energy usage” and TPS makes me chuckle. There’s a reason why you don’t see engineers jumping into those conversations. There’s tangible hard-problems being solved, —or ignored in…

⛓️ 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, 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

To kick off Season 5 of ‘Gossip about Gossip’, we welcome Aliya Das Gupta, SVP of Business Development at Sygnum Bank: the world’s first fully regulated #DigitalAsset bank providing a seamless bridge between #crypto and traditional finance - now supporting #HBAR. 🎙️https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=fdg57zpq95

It all started with a vision - a vision of how the internet could work, which required technology that simply did not exist. Then came #hashgraph; then came #Hedera. That vision is now being realized, but our story has only just begun. #HelloFuture #HBAR

🌐 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

Hyundai Motor Group has announced the implementation of a Supplier CO2 Emission Monitoring System (SCEMS) - successfully integrated with Hedera to ensure data integrity and transparency throughout their supply chains in collaboration with The HBAR Foundation. Hyundai's SCEMS will empower suppliers to efficiently track, manage, and monitor carbon emission data, aiming to effectively address climate change issues by establishing sustainable, trusted, and auditable #SupplyChains secured by and with the #Hedera network. As one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, Hyundai’s integration of #Hedera marks a significant milestone for sustainability within the auto industry. We are proud to provide the infrastructure for this initiative to drive towards a greener future. #HelloFuture Learn more ➡️ https://www.hbarfoundation.org/blog-post/hyundai-motor-and-kia-introduce-co2-emission-monitoring-system-built-on-the-hedera-network

On Hedera, smart contracts are smarter. By leveraging Hedera's low, predictable fees, real-time settlement, and carbon negativity, Smart Contracts 2.0 provides developers with the necessary tools to build highly programmable, secure, and performant applications suitable for the modern web3 landscape - all compatible within familiar EVM environments. Learn more ➡️ https://blockchainmagazine.net/smart-contracts-2-0-a-comprehensive-guide/

The Hashgraph Association has today announced its partnership with Information Data Systems - a leading Enterprise Blockchain Service Provider - to act at as the headline sponsor for Bharat Blockchain Yatra: a web3 tech tour backed by the Government of India. Hackathons will take place throughout BBY, awarding the top three projects up to $250,000 in funding each to build enterprise-grade, scalable, and utility-driven applications on the Hedera Learn more ➡️ https://koreaittimes.com/news/articleVi

Upcoming session San Francisco | Aug 1, 5PM PDT Join industry leaders in AI, blockchain, and enterprise for an evening of insightful panels, open discussions and networking. For more info and to register your free attendance, visit the link below ⤵️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-blockchain-and-the-evolving-enterprise-landscape-tickets-675537249097

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

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

Upcoming session, DLT Science Foundation: London | July 18 | 11-1PM BST Join the DLT Science Foundation alongside blockchain experts in this free seminar featuring research presentations and open discussions with industry professionals and web3 scientists. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be available virtually. Register here ✍️ https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/dsf-research

With Hedera's unmatched scalability, bank grade security, predictable fee structure, and instant settlement, Xeni is revolutionizing the travel industry for travel sellers, travel professionals, and travelers alike - enabling businesses of all sizes to instantly create customized online sales channels that deliver equitable and seamless travel experiences for all. Learn more ➡️ https://hedera.com/users/xeni

Huge thanks to RAK Digital Assets Oasis Head of Business Development Meng Chan Shu for joining Zenobia Godschalk on the 'Gossip about Gossip' podcast this week for an insightful discussion into their recently announced collaboration with The HBAR Foundation to promote and accelerate #Hedera adoption in the UAE through grant programs, support, and collaborative opportunities 🇦🇪 🎙️ https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=64oijltckj

🌐 Join us online for the DLT Science Foundation launch event in London! Hear key insights into the progress being made by the Foundation to rebuild trust in crypto and web3 through research, education, and innovations. Register using the link below! ✍️ https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qFp7EuBDS1-7uGI1kXPbHg#/registration

Special thanks to Shannon Diesch, CEO of Quarter, for joining Zenobia Godschalk on the podcast to discuss fractional equity-based home funding - making home ownership more affordable through the #tokenization and democratization of home equity on #Hedera. Learn more ➡️ https://www.kitco.com/news/2023-06-01/Quarter-Homes-launches-tokenized-home-equity-platform-on-Hedera.html Tune into the podcast 🎙️ https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=wse0zjwih2

⚙️ Our team is always aiming to improve the security of the network for our users and developers. With the #Hedera Smart Contract Service (HSCS) Security Model v2, greater clarity and additional protections have been brought to the network. Learn more ⤵️ https://hedera.com/blog/hedera-smart-contract-service-security-model-update

FCA regulated #DigitalAsset exchange, broker and custodian Archax today announced that it has created a tokenized representation of its interests in abrdn’s flagship £multi-billion money market fund using Hedera! #tokenization "It is exciting to see a tangible application of Archax's tokenization engine working with #Hedera and it paves the way for us to look at creating other digital, #blockchain-based token investment solutions." - Russell Barlow, Global Head of Alternatives Read more ➡️ https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4117523/digital-asset-exchange-tokenises-stake-gbp16bn-abrdn-money-market-fund

Let's explore EVM equivalence and programmability on #Hedera - empowering web3 developers by allowing them to capitalize on their existing Solidity expertise while benefiting from faster transactions, low, fixed fees, fair ordering, and finality. ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/evm-equivalence-unveiling-hederas-strategy-for-enhanced-programmability-and-network-adoption

Quarter - the U.S.’ first fractional equity home funding program & platform - has announced the equity tokenization of a $740k home, with third-party investors supplying 97% of the purchase capital as alternative financing to mortgage credit using TOKO: the real-world asset tokenization platform built on Hedera. This represents a pivotal moment in web3 - proof of the potential DLT has to democratize finance on an unprecedented scale through fractionalization, efficient ownership transfer, increased liquidity, and heightened trust. Learn more ➡️ https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/06/n32675950/quarter-fractional-home-equity-tokenized-as-digital-asset-on-toko-platform

It all started with a vision - a vision of how the internet should and could work which required technology that simply did not exist. Then came hashgraph: immensely scalable, highly secure, and provably fair digital infrastructure suitable for a trustless, connected future. At Hedera, that vision is now being realized. The journey so far has already been incredible, but our story has only just begun. #HelloFuture ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB5fuoKGG90

🛠️ 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

Hedera: 10 BILLION transactions processed! A showcase of what true #web3 adoption looks like, and just a taste of things to come. #HelloFuture

Huge thank you to Google for hosting the latest Hedera Governing Council Meeting this past weekend - a fantastic venue and an amazing few days filled with collaboration and discussion between industry leaders driving the future of web3! #HelloFuture

Live from the Hedera Governing Council Meeting at Google Cloud Headquarters in California! We look forward to sharing more details with our community and beyond - showcasing what responsible governance can look like in web3. #HelloFuture

We are excited to announce that COFRA Holding AG - the C&A parent enterprise with more than 60,000 employees and business activities in sectors such as real estate, sustainable food, clean energy, fashion retail, private equity, and asset management - has joined the Hedera Governing Council. We look forward to seeing how this new partnership between COFRA and Hedera will be able to further showcase the value of DLT and its potential to transform #enterprise - bringing us one step closer to the decentralized #web3 economy of tomorrow. Learn more ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/cofra-holding-joins-hedera-governing-council-to-accelerate-dlt-adoption-and-further-leadership-in-sustainability

#Hedera: 9 BILLION transactions 13 days; one billion transactions. #Hashgraph technology is setting the pace for #web3 scalability, driven by our incredible community, real-world applications, and #utility. Ready for 10? It may be closer than you think. #HelloFuture

⚙️ Get Ready for the Updated Security Model of the Hedera Smart Contract Service by July 2023! With this update, the consensus node software will align the behaviors of the #Hedera Smart Contract Service and HTS system contracts with those of #EVM and typical token APIs such as ERC 20 and ERC 721, eliminating any possibility of such differences being used as network attack vectors. Developers are strongly encouraged to test their applications with new contracts and UX using the new security model to avoid unintended consequences. ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/get-ready-for-the-updated-security-model-of-the-hedera-smart-contract-service-by-july-2023

🛠️ #Web3 development can seem daunting; sometimes it's difficult to know where to begin. Let's start with the fundamentals: in this step-by-step tutorial from Ed Marquez, you'll learn how to build a simple counter #dApp on #Hedera using #Solidity, React JS, Ethers JS, and MetaMask, giving you a strong foundation to draw upon when building more complex dApps in the future. Start building ➡ https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-create-a-smart-contract-app-on-hedera-using-solidity-react-js-metamask-and-ethers-js-a-simple-counter

The next-generation of financial infrastructure is being built on #web3; a next-generation #DLT is the best way to build it. 💲 Low, predictable fees ⛓️ Scalable transactions ⚡️ Instant settlement ❌ No front-running (MEV) Explore #DeFi on #Hedera: https://hedera.com/use-cases/defi

🥋 Tomorrow at 5PM ET, we welcome KarateCombat to Spaces! 🏆 World Middleweight Champion Ross Levine joins us alongside President Adam Skovacs & Co-Founder OnlyLarping. Tune in and learn how Karate Combat is revolutionizing combat sports with their DAO structure and Hedera - set your reminders below! https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXxyvaVBEnKM?s=20

🙏 Thank you Consensus 2023! It’s always an absolute pleasure meeting and connecting with individuals, projects, and enterprises driving the global shift towards the decentralized web3 future. 👋 From all of us at Hedera: we’ll see you at the next one!

Ultra-low fees. High scalability. Immediate settlement. Whether it be #stablecoins or tokens - for individuals, decentralized applications, or enterprises - there is no better network for payments in #web3 than #Hedera. Explore the future of payments⤵️ https://hedera.com/use-cases/payments

Tomorrow at 2PM ET, Hedera Chief of Staff & Head of Global Policy Nilmini Rubin will testify on Capitol Hill to the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, #DigitalAssets, & Rural Development: “The Future of Digital Assets: Identifying the Regulatory Gaps in Spot Market Regulation” We greatly appreciate the opportunity given to Nilmini to provide her insight on the need for regulatory clarity within the industry and contribute to the #web3 policymaking process in the U.S. as an executive representative of #Hedera. Tune in ➡️ https://agriculture.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=7604

#Consensus2023 x Blockchain Acceleration Foundation (BAF) Tomorrow at 1:30PM CDT join #Hedera Events Coordinator Alyson Liu, Algorand Head of Creative Robbie N., Head of Gaming Piergiacomo Palmisani, and BitBasel Co-Founder Jorge Cortes for a panel discussion: “Block by Block: Building Your #Blockchain Career” Register ➡️ https://lu.ma/BLOCKBYBLOCK

#Consensus2023 is finally upon us! It's been an incredible year of growth for our network - from #NFTs, #DeFi, #enterprise applications, and everything in between. 📍Booth #822 is where the action is: come have a chat with the team and some of our ecosystem partners, grab yourself some swag, and learn more about all of the exciting developments on the only #CarbonNegative, fairly-ordered, and responsibly governed #DLT in the market: Hedera.

“We would look to use [#Hedera]... and we’re using that for our operations to allow us to generate internal efficiencies. Where we really see the opportunity is in the broader adoption of digital securities as the next evolution of the market infrastructure” #tokenization UK-based asset management firm and Hedera Governing Council Member abrdn's Global Head of Alternatives Russell Barlow speaks at City Week 2023, highlighting the potential for DLT to revolutionize the asset management industry. Read more ➡ https://www.ledgerinsights.com/abrdn-tokenization-hedera-dlt-digital-securities/

🥂 Attention #Consensus2023 attendees and all #web3 enthusiasts in the Austin area - you are invited to join Hedera and Worldpay for a networking opportunity and exclusive cocktail reception at Clive Bar this Thursday at 5pm! CoinDesk RSVP ➡️ https://web.cvent.com/event/26a7e9aa-4107-4f97-9f8b-108d375a2a92/regProcessStep1?RefId=Hedera%20Invite%20Link&rp=cc2d13ae-9156-4940-b18b-bec314977b16

RT @GenfinityIO: 💡Monday Will Be Interesting 🧨 🐸Meme Coins on $HBAR @hedera with @CREETS_NFT 🧌 📸 Phygital Reality with @TwigitalApp #He…

RT @TheBAFNetwork: 7/ Learn all about protocol engagement strategies with @hedera at 12 PM 4/28! Joined by the lovely @chasker and @Daniela…

RT @droppcc: Happy Earth Week everyone! 🌍🌱 Did you know that @hedera, the #DLT we chose to build on, is the most eco-friendly blockchain ou…

New to #Hedera? Let's get you settled in! ⬇️ ⛓️ Network Basics ⚙️ Tools & Integrations 🛠️ Building your first #dApp 🔀 Migrating networks Everything you need to get started building on the most performant, energy-efficient, secure #DLT in the market. https://t.co/06tPX69t0H

RT @The_Hashgraph: #TheHashgraphAssociation Launches the #HashgraphEnterpriseProgram (HEP) to Accelerate Development of Institutional-Grade…

RT @aidtechnology: 📢📢📢Exciting news from AID:Tech! We're proud to announce the launch of our digital wallet solution on the @hedera networ…

#Hedera #EarthWeek Showcase: Part 2 🌍 1/ @env_blockchain: With the Guardian and the Managed Guardian Service, Envision enables applications, users, and enterprises to mint and discover #ESG assets in a simple, managed, and #CarbonNegative fashion. ➡️ https://t.co/rrzdrKVPKO https://t.co/UGv2u7MKNA

RT @bmgentile: new defi on @hedera use case page is live 👀 https://t.co/9vOKjro1FZ

🥋 Massive congratulations to @KarateCombat on their $18M funding round - redefining combat sports with #web3 and #Hedera through their revolutionary $KARATE #DAO structure giving fans unprecedented access and influence within the league. https://t.co/cbvTPMQXsz