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

🛠 Want to build #dApps on #Hedera but don't know where to start? Let's get back to basics. Swirlds Labs Developer Advocate Michiel Mulders is here to help with a guided #JavaScript tutorial to give you the fundamental knowledge and tools to begin your #web3 development journey. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skx6b8uK9ks

We are excited to announce that abrdn - the UK-based asset manager currently holding £508bn AUM - has joined the Hedera Governing Council in a move to transform existing structural inefficiencies in the fund management industry using #DLT. 👇Read more👇 https://hedera.com/blog/abrdn-plc-joins-hedera-governing-council-cementing-its-vision-for-web3-and-client-centric-fund-management

HashScan - the Swirlds Labs hosted open source Hedera network explorer - has been updated to reflect stake-weighted node insights and #staking delegation, allowing #HBAR staking to a node directly through Hashscan with HashPack and Blade Wallet. Read more: https://swirldslabs.com/hashscan-update-stake-weighted-node-information-delegation-functionality/

Behind-the-scenes with ServiceNow & Hedera: Field Innovation Officer Jim Van Over takes SVP of Communications Zenobia Godschalk on a tour of 'Innovation Park' - a unique, hands-on customer experience of the latest ServiceNow products and offerings - and Technology Editor David Berlind interviews Tasker Generes, Global Head of Vision & Innovation. ➡️https://hedera.com/podcast?wchannelid=ms1vo20k45&wmediaid=vv9mwlp8tu

This season on Gossip about Gossip, we've had the pleasure of welcoming speakers from a range of industries and enterprises utilizing the Hedera network for a diverse set of use-cases: cross-border remittance, #ESG, #web3 gaming, & much more. Our partners over at MarketScale have worked with us to produce comprehensive yet concise overviews of each episode so far; let's take a look back through Season 3 and examine some of the exciting developments happening on Hedera. ➡️ https://hedera.com/blog/gossip-about-gossip-mid-season-3-catch-up

Insightful article from Cointelegraph detailing #CBDC projects in the Caribbean, with contributions from Carmelle Cadet and EMTECH - member of the Digital Dollar Project Technical Sandbox Program - which recently showcased its HTS-based CBDC at the Embassy of Haiti in Washington D.C. Read more: https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-caribbean-is-pioneering-cbdcs-with-mixed-results-amid-banking-difficulties

We are excited to announce that Karate Combat will become the first sports league to transition its governance to its fans & athletes by forming a #DAO. $KARATE token holders will determine the league’s budget, marketing strategy, rule changes, fighter contracts, and more. Half of the HTS-based $KARATE governance tokens will be given away over time through an airdrop on Hedera, coinciding with the release of their mobile app. To participate in the biggest giveaway in sports history, sign up below: 👉karate.com/airdrop👈 Read more on CoinTelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/news/pro-sports-league-karate-combat-to-launch-dao-for-fan-athlete-governance

#TOKEN2049 Hedera and The HBAR Foundation are here and ready to spread the word of #hashgraph! Stop by our booth to meet some of the team, grab yourself some free swag, and talk all things #web3: #DeFi, #NFTs, #metaverse, and anything else that might come to mind!💥 ➡️ https://www.token2049.com/

Upcoming session, #TOKEN2049: Singapore | Sep 28th | 3:30PM SGT "Utilizing Tokenization to Bring Accountability and Maturity to #ESG Models" Hedera Co-Founder Mance Harmon presents a deep-dive on #DLT's role in the journey towards a greener future, as well as how Hedera is providing the infrastructure for enterprises to drive sustainability. 👉 https://token2049.com

Hedera Co-Founder Leemon Baird speaks with The Korea Times following #UDC2022, discussing LG Electronics recently launched #NFT marketplace LG Art Lab, Shinhan Bank's #stablecoin remittance PoC with Standard Bank Group, and ambitions to expand partnerships in South Korea 🇰🇷 https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2022/09/816_336763.html

We're ready for #TOKEN2049 this week - are you? Speaking events, dev workshops, & free swag on the way! Stop by our booth to meet some of the team and learn more about the most secure, performant, & energy-efficient #Layer1 in the market: Hedera. https://token2049.com

The inventor of #Hashgraph himself Dr. Leemon Baird spreading the good word and showcasing some of our exciting use cases at #UDC2022 by Upbit in Busan, S. Korea yesterday! When it comes to talking Hedera with equal levels of enthusiasm, passion, & expertise, Leemon is about the best there is.

Stay up to date with all Hedera developments by subscribing to Zenobia Godschalk's weekly news recap below! ➡️ https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zenobiazag/issues/hedera-weekly-news-wrap-up-september-23-2022-1364162?via=twitter-card&client=DesktopWeb&element=issue-card

#QuantumComputing poses a broad threat to our connected society, and especially to cryptographically secured assets like cryptocurrencies. Hedera Co-Founder Leemon Baird speaks with Silicon Republic on the emerging risk and what we can do to mitigate it. Read more ➡️ https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/crypto-blockchain-encryption-quantum-computers

Upcoming #dAppDay Session, #TOKEN2049: 🇸🇬 Singapore | Sep 26 | 6-9PM SGT Head of Dev Relations Matt Woodward presents an in person developer-focused workshop, guiding you step-by-step on how to build dApps on Hedera using JavaScript and #Solidity 🛠 RSVP ➡️ https://share.hsforms.com/1FyE3-gTiQgyeSUwjY4HdlQceh7k

The Hot DeFi Summer on Hedera is finally coming to a close, but it's never too early to reminisce and get a glimpse of what we have to look forward to. Let's take a step back and examine some of the incredible milestones and ecosystem metrics we've seen on Hedera over the past several months. 👇 https://hedera.com/blog/hot-defi-summer-a-retrospective

Huge thanks to ServiceNow's Nicola Attico, DLT Solutions Engineer, and Eugene Chuvyrov, Senior Staff Product Manager, for this use case demonstration and example, showing how enterprises can use the Now Platform and Hedera to create and manage token workflows for more effective customer engagement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDn7VjJI228

Join Swirlds Labs Community Dev Specialist Mica Cerone and special guests from Arkhia (CEO Ethan Lee & CTO Daniel Costa), Google Cloud (Go-to-Market Lead, #Web3 Simon Baksys & Head of Web3 Strategy Rich Widmann), and hashport (Director of Business Development Jesse Whiteside, CIM) on Twitter Spaces this Thursday at 3PM UTC where we'll be diving deeper into Arkhia's recent partnership with Google Cloud - this is one you won't want to miss! 👇👇👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1MnGnpBOMDyxO