♻️ Hedera Ecosystem Week Day 1 livestream is starting in 20 minutes! Be sure to tune in for presentations from some of the core team and the inventor of #hashgraph himself Dr. Leemon Baird! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXkYK8vqU

🔥♻️The #Hedera Ecosystem page is live! Your one-stop shop for all things Hedera - from wallets, to use-cases, to #dApps, and everything around & in between. Special thanks to the web & design team at Swirlds Labs and, of course, the entire Hedera community. 👉https://hedera.com/ecosystem

Introducing Hedera Ecosystem Week: a five-day virtual event starting next Monday December 12th throughout the week aimed at both developers and the wider #web3 community showcasing the incredible work being done on the network to drive the decentralized revolution! 👉 https://hedera.com/ecosystem-week 👈 Featuring presentations from core team members of Hedera, Swirlds Labs, and projects on the network in #NFTs, #DeFi, #DAO, #ESG, gaming, and more, this week will provide the community with key insights into the ever-growing Hedera ecosystem from the builders and community members that make the network what is it today. Be sure to tune into our livestream on YouTube every day next week to get your in-depth look at all of the incredible developments happening on the #Hedera network to drive web3: how we got here, where we are now, and what the community has to look forward to. 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@HederaHashgraph

Upcoming session, Major League Hacking - Hack-On-Chain: Online | Dec 10 | 12PM IST ‘Intro to #Hedera Development’ Dev Evangelists Francesco Coacci & Abi Castro present a developer workshop covering everything you need to get started building #dApps on the network. ➡️https://organize.mlh.io/participants/events/8998-intro-to-hedera-development

The Hedera Governing Council has appointed two new members to the executive team. Tech & foreign policy expert Nilmini Rubin joins as Chief of Staff & Head of Global Policy, and global financial executive veteran Betsabe Botaitis joins as Chief Financial Officer. Read more 👉 https://hedera.com/blog/former-government-and-finance-leaders-take-up-executive-roles-with-hedera

Huge thanks to May Chan - CEO & Co-Founder of HashPack - for joining Zenobia Godschalk on the 'Gossip about Gossip' podcast this week, providing her unique insight on the #Hedera ecosystem as a whole and taking us through the journey which brought HashPack to where it is today. 🎙👉 https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=kwugr745ri

🛠Random Number Generation (RNG) is crucial functionality in #Web3 essential for game mechanics, lotteries, & more. Learn how to use the #JavaScript SDK & #Solidity to generate secure random numbers in this guided tutorial from Dev Evangelist Ed Marquez. 👇 https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-generate-a-random-number-on-hedera

We are excited to announce that Khosmium - the upcoming game combining elements of MOBA, RTS, & RPG in development over the past six years - has selected #Hedera as their #DLT to enhance their in-game experience and bring the fun back into #Web3 #gaming. https://www.hbarfoundation.org/blog-post/khosmium-brings-the-first-aaa-game-that-combines-moba-rpg-rts-to-the-fun-to-play-market-on-hedera

🛠Did you know that, in addition to using the #Solidity libraries and the #Hedera SDK, you can use common ERC standards to implement and approve token allowances on the network? Check out this guided development tutorial from Dev Evangelist Abi Castro to learn more ⬇️ https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-approve-allowances-on-hedera-part-3-erc-standard-calls

Joget - the open source, no-code/low-code application development platform - has today announced in collaboration with The HBAR Foundation the release of the Hedera Ledger Pack for the Joget DX platform, enabling and empowering innovators to develop #decentralized applications that utilize the #Hedera network with little to no coding. https://www.hbarfoundation.org/blog-post/joget-and-the-hbar-foundation-partner-to-enable-no-code-low-code-dapp-development-on-hedera

🇫🇷This Thursday in La Défense, Swirlds Labs Developer Advocate Raphaël Messian will be speaking at 'Hello Web3.0', a free, in-person DLT-focused event in collaboration with ESCE International Business School. Reserve your spot & more info below! 👇RSVP👇 https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/hello-web-30-le-retour-de-valeur-pour-le-consommateur-tickets-465674714607

🗓Upcoming Session, Dec 2 | 9AM ET: “How Do You Grow a Blockchain Protocol?” Anthony Day welcomes Dr. Leemon Baird this Friday on LinkedIn Live for a deep-dive into DLT scalability, the importance of sound governance, the primary drivers of web3 going forward, & much more. ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7002690065881538560/

⚡️This Monday 9AM PST, join #Hedera & Developer DAO on Twitter Spaces for an open panel discussion to learn more about some of the incredible work being done by #WomenInCrypto to move us further towards the decentralized #web3 future! Set your reminders below👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlJQpqLYBzGE

The future of finance is democratized, and TOKO - the asset tokenization platform by Governing Council Member DLA Piper - is on a mission to facilitate the emerging global disruption with Hedera. Scott Thiel - Founder of TOKO, former long-time Partner at DLA Piper, and DLA Piper's representative to the Hedera Governing Council - takes us on a journey from conception to realization. 👇👇👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffg1hbx8yFk

⚙️Swirlds Labs’ Developer Advocate Michael Garber joins Zenobia Godschalk on the podcast for a deep dive into Hedera Improvement Proposals (HIPs) - the collaborative, formalized, and essential process by which the network is continually improved over time. Tune in for a refresher on some important recently implemented HIPs as well as upcoming HIPs the community has to look forward to. 🎙https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=5wfdwfzcah

🛠Allowances grant another account the right to transfer #HBAR, fungible tokens, & #NFTs from your account - essential functionality for many #dApps. In this guided tutorial from Ed Marquez, you will learn how to approve token allowances using #solidity. 👇👇 https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-approve-fungible-token-and-nft-allowances-on-hedera-part-2-using-solidity-libraries

The newly launched Kabuto Name Service (KNS) brings all the features you expect from a Web2 DNS and more to Hedera, further bridging technological gaps by introducing increased simplicity and flexibility in the ways we interact with #Web3. A scalable smart contract service built with decentralized governance in mind, KNS offers multi-chain address support for #HBAR, BTC, and ETH addresses, flexible & customizable text records, and Unicode character support to the Hedera Domain ecosystem. Read more ➡️ https://medium.com/kabuto-sh/kabuto-name-service-7c5f16b44db8

🇺🇦We are honored to support Ukraine FilmFest - part of President Zelenskyy's United24 initiative collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. The EnoughTea Foundation will facilitate an #NFT auction on Hedera with 100% of the proceeds going to U24. Read more👇👇 https://hedera.com/blog/enoughtea-foundation-and-maltin-on-movies-ukraine-filmfest-launches-in-la-and-london-with-nft-auction-aiming-to-raise-funds-for-ukrainian-citizens

We are excited to announce that Xeni has today launched its B2B travel selling ecosystem on the Hedera mainnet, utilizing the Hedera Token Service and the Hedera Consensus Service to streamline travel selling processes and provide its customers with a decentralized accounting and settlement solution, XeniPay. XeniPay is designed to help travel inventory consolidators, service providers, and online travel agencies reduce accounting, reconciliation, and settlement costs for B2B transactions. Read more 👇👇 https://www.xeni.com/xeni-launches-its-travel-ecosystem-on-hedera/

🎥REPLAY: Leemon Baird joins a panel at WebSummit 2022 with 5ireChain Co-Founder Dr. VIlma Mattila and Coindesk Editor & Reporter Zack Seward on the environmental impact of crypto, diving into PoW vs PoS, DLT-enabled carbon assets, emerging carbon regulations, and more. 👇👇👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8nt3zc8GFk

For most #NFT creators today, royalties can not be enforced by protocol, giving marketplaces the power to simply abstain from honoring resale payments to original creators. Greg Schneider joins Zenobia on the podcast this week to discuss NFT royalties on #Hedera: codified & automatically enforced, empowering creators. 🎙https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=cpmx5a8f8k

🛠In #DeFi, contracts often need to mint, burn, or transfer 0 units of a token. HIP-564 enables smart contract devs to specify a zero value for contract function, removing the need to implement if statements or logic. A guided tutorial from Ed Marquez👇 https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-pass-zero-token-values-to-hedera-contracts

In light of recent events and turbulent conditions in the market, we’d like to note that Hedera manages its own budget and treasury of HBARs. HBARs in the Hedera Treasury are not currently held by any third-party custodians, nor are significant amounts held today on exchanges.

ServiceNow presents an #ESG Public Ledger PoC - a secure, auditable ESG asset management system built on Hedera using the Guardian, addressing widespread industry issues of information asymmetry and fraud to drive global sustainability efforts. #COP27 👇🌱 https://hedera.com/blog/an-esg-public-ledger-poc

Sustainability is and continues to be a core principle of Hedera. The global need for greater security, transparency, and efficiency in ESG has never been more pressing. Our network and ecosystem partners are building the foundation for a greener future, offering the trust, verifiability, and performance that is increasingly necessary towards the advancement of sustainable practices in web3. Read more ↘️ https://hedera.com/use-cases/sustainability

Introducing Envision's Managed Guardian Service - a business-ready solution for enterprises to easily mint discoverable carbon emission and offset tokens with a high level of configurability, reliability, security, and scalability. The need for greater efficiency and transparency in #ESG has never been greater as nations, enterprises, and institutions further seek ways to decarbonize. Hedera is proud to work with Envision to provide the infrastructure necessary for a more sustainable future. #COP27 https://envisionblockchain.com/introducing-the-managed-guardian-service/

🎥REPLAY, #SmartCon2022 by Chainlink: The HBAR Foundation CEO Shayne Higdon presents an overview of #Hedera: a detailed look into our shared vision for the future of #Web3, how we're building towards it, and the network elements which make it all possible. 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZTGiSviVQo

We are excited to announce that Realm - an automated #esports platform built on #Hedera aiming to empower professional gamers & provide trusted in-game data - is launching in Apex Legends, with over $150,000 in prize money offered its first season. Realm leverages the Hedera Consensus Service to provide teams and players with immutable and verifiable profiles of in-game data insights which are queryable - for deeper statistical analysis - and shareable - empowering professional players to get discovered and further showcase their talent. Read more👇👇 https://www.hbarfoundation.org/blog-post/ea-licensed-esports-platform-realm-launches-in-apex-legends-on-hedera

Hedera Chief of Staff and Head of Global Policy Nilmini Rubin joins Michael Mosier, General Counsel at Espresso Systems, and Patrick South, VP at TRM Labs for an extensive panel filled with informed discussion: “Understanding Smart Contracts, Financial Crimes, & Digital Assets” ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iS0ptcq4Bk

🚨🏔Attention #WebSummit2022 attendees! Today at 2:20PM, #Hedera Co-Founder Leemon Baird joins 5ireChain Co-Founder Dr. Vilma Matilla & Coindesk Editor and Reporter Zack Seward for a panel discussion: "Is Crypto That Doesn't Hurt the Environment Possible?" You won't want to miss this! ➡️ https://websummit.com/schedule/ws22/timeslot/is-crypto-that-doesn-t-hurt-the-environment-possible

🛠HIP-573 enables Hedera token creators whose tokenomics require custom fees and different collection accounts to exempt collectors from paying custom fees when exchanging token units. Check out this guided implementation tutorial from Dev Evangelist Francesco Coacci https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-exempt-hedera-accounts-from-custom-token-fees

Founder and CTO of @provendb @GuyHarrison joins the podcast this week for an extensive discussion on DLT-enabled databases & his new #NFT metadata storage solution, AlwaysNFT. Tune in to find out why #Hedera was the optimal network for his solutions. 🎙https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=n0y6u2v660

☀️Good morning #WebSummit2022 from the Hedera team! We're all set up at Booth E112 to spread the word and answer all of your questions about the network and #hashgraph. Make sure to stop by to say hi to the team, pick yourself up some free #Hedera swag, and learn more about how our network is changing the future of #Web3! ➡️ https://websummit.com/

Upcoming session, #WebSummit2022: 🇵🇹Lisbon | Nov 4 | 2:20PM Leemon Baird joins Juan Benet, CEO of Protocol Labs, Dr. Vilma Mattila, Founder at 5ireChain, & Zack Seward of CoinDesk for a panel discussion exploring the prominent questions surrounding the environmental impact of crypto. ➡️https://websummit.com/schedule/ws22/timeslot/is-crypto-that-doesn-t-hurt-the-environment-possible

Special thanks to Duncan Moir - Senior Investment Manager of Alternative Investments at abrdn - who joined Zenobia Godschalk on the Gossip about Gossip podcast this week for an insightful discussion on abrdn's recent decision to join the Hedera Governing Council, tokenizing investments to improve accessibility, and how #DLT is going to revolutionize the world of finance. 🎙https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=8c294lzin8

Web Summit 2022 is only a week away! We are proud to be a sponsor of the World's premier tech conference this year, and we can’t wait to be surrounded by the tens of thousands of likeminded attendees who believe in the #decentralized future. The Hedera team will be out in force preaching the good word of Hashgraph. Don’t miss the panel discussion on Friday at 2:20PM GMT with Leemon Baird where a pressing question will be examined: "Is crypto that doesn't hurt the environment possible?" ➡️https://websummit.com/schedule/ws22/timeslot/is-crypto-that-doesn-t-hurt-the-environment-possible

🔥#Hedera is here for #Money2020USA! Stop by Booth 6018 for some free swag and to chat with some of the Hedera and The HBAR Foundation teams about all things #web3, #CBDCs, and #fintech. Our network is driving the future of finance with #DLT - come speak with us to learn more!

#Hedera Co-Founder and Swirlds Labs Co-CEO Mance Harmon provides his insight on the implications of the emerging bear market, diving into the dangers of volatility, the importance of predictable fees, and red-flags to look out for when investing in #web3. 👉https://venturebeat.com/virtual/a-fool-and-their-web3-investment-will-soon-be-parted/

Native #HBAR staking has arrived to the #Hedera network, offering all HBAR holders the ability to be rewarded for further securing the network by staking to a node of their choice! Every day at 12:00AM UTC, each account which has been actively staking for the entire 24 hours prior will receive rewards proportionate to the amount each account is respectively contributing to network consensus. For an updated list of wallets and exchanges that currently support native staking, visit the link below 👇 https://docs.hedera.com/guides/core-concepts/staking#get-started-with-staking

#Hedera Co-Founder and Swirlds Labs Co-CEO Mance Harmon takes to the stage at #TOKEN2049 2022 in Singapore, presenting on how #DLT and Hedera is changing the world of #ESG by bringing transparency, accountability, and maturity to the industry. Event replay ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My8A0ZgXsio

🛠The #Hedera Portal - where devs can create test accounts that enable building in risk-free & cost-free environments - now supports the creation of testnet accounts compatible with the most ubiquitous #EVM-based wallets, libraries and tools. Ed Marquez is back with another guided tutorial on how you can get started! https://hedera.com/blog/create-accounts-with-ed25519-and-ecdsa-keys-from-the-hedera-portal

Avery Dennison is bringing accountability, transparency, and traceability to global supply chains with atma.io - the connected product cloud managing over 22 billion items, integrated with #Hedera to provide a secure and decentralized layer of trust for both enterprises and consumers. Read more ➡️ https://sustainablebrands.com/read/supply-chain/connected-products-platform-illuminates-soul-of-garments-by-improving-supply-chain-visibility

Last month, Governing Council Member LG Electronics unveiled and launched their Smart TV integrated #NFT Marketplace: LG Art Lab. As a #DLT with unmatched energy efficiency, high #scalability, and bank-grade security, #Hedera emerged as the optimal foundation upon which to build LG Art Lab, deeply aligning with LG’s environmental, social, and corporate governance goals. Read more 👇👇 https://hedera.com/users/lg

Earlier this week, Dev Evangelist Ed Marquez showed you how to approve HBAR allowances. What about fungible HTS tokens and #NFTs? Expand your #web3 coding arsenal with this step-by-step guide on approving token and NFT allowances using the #Hedera JavaScript SDK. https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-approve-fungible-token-and-nft-allowances-on-hedera-part-1-using-the-sdk

Upcoming Session, #DevconVI: 🇨🇴 Bogota | Oct 14 | 1:30PM CDT "What Alternative #Blockchains Compatibility with Ethereum Tooling Can Teach Us About Ethereum's Future" Swirlds Labs Principal Software Engineer Danno Ferrin an extensive examination of EVM & RPC compatibility in #DLT. ➡️ https://speak.devcon.org/devcon-vi-2022/talk/review/FWBBSUHAE3X99RASGW9QSPCQYAWZ3N8D

Huge thanks to Jure Zih - Founder at Clout.art - for joining us this week to discuss their migration from Polygon to #Hedera, diving into the need for scalability, the value of community, and how they are making #NFTs more accessible to everyone. 🎙https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=i4k25eyv0b

Today, with a live demonstration at #GITEXGLOBAL2022, DIFC Courts unveiled tejouri: a global, digital vault enabling the upload and secure storage of documents ranging from contracts & financial certificates, to images and multimedia - built on #Hedera. Read more 👇👇 https://www.hbarfoundation.org/blog-post/difc-courts-launches-tijouri-the-global-digital-vault-built-on-hedera

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT: All #staking minimums per node have been met. Make sure you're ready for $HBAR staking rewards to go live by staking your account now through HashScan.io, HashPack, Blade Wallet, Wallawallet, or Yamgo! Node data ➡️ https://hashscan.io/#/mainnet/nodes

🛠Allowances grant other accounts the right to transfer $HBAR & tokens from your account (with approval) - a key functionality for all kinds of #dApps. In this tutorial by Dev Evangelist Ed Marquez, you'll learn how to approve HBAR allowances using the #Hedera JS SDK. https://hedera.com/blog/how-to-approve-hbar-allowances-on-hedera-using-the-sdk

REPLAY: #Hedera Co-Founder and Swirlds Labs Co-CEO Mance Harmon at #Mainnet2022 by Messari presenting on how and why #DLT & Hedera is being used to drive sustainability by bringing trust, visibility, and accountability to #ESG models. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVMpdNIfihM