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Balaji Srinivasan's Network School Debuts in Singapore with a New Model for Learning and Earning

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Aug 21, 2024
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Daily Top Performer — Tron DAO (TRX)



The SPX index was down by 0.2%, this downturn was part of a broader market reaction with seven out of the 11 S&P sectors finishing lower, particularly impacted by losses in the energy, materials, and financial sectors. Investors are closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for potential signals on future interest rate movements. The broader cryptocurrency market was mixed, with Bitcoin rising by 0.81% and Ether dropping by 1.02%, in the past 24 hours.

Today's top performer is TRX, which surged 11.8% following the launch of Router Chain on the public mainnet with TRON DAO, enhancing cross-chain capabilities and streamlining USDT transactions.



Tron DAO (TRX), launched in 2017, leverages established blockchain technologies like dApps and smart contracts to enhance user experience rather than innovating on network design. It gained notable attention after acquiring BitTorrent in 2018, emphasizing its focus on proven technologies to potentially reshape Web 3.0. Router Chain has transitioned from beta to public mainnet with TRON DAO, linking TRON to over 25 blockchains and enhancing dApp capabilities. This update, which generated over $400k in beta, supports advanced features like cross-chain aggregators and optimized gas fees. Additionally, a new integration is set to streamline USDT transactions within TRON, which boasts the largest USDT supply and significant total value locked (TVL).



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Talk of the Town:

Balaji Srinivasan has launched a 3-month pop-up city in Singapore called "The Network School," inspired by his book, "The Network State." This experiment aims to explore new educational models and the concept of network states, blending social networks with physical territories and cryptocurrencies. The school focuses on four areas: learning through problem-solving and crypto-credentials, physical wellness (Burn), earning through cryptocurrency, and unstructured social activities (Fun). Supported by figures like Vitalik Buterin, the project targets anti-establishment individuals, offering an alternative to traditional education and corporate structures. The pop-up runs from September 23 to December 23, targeting diverse cohorts including creatives, athletes, and tech professionals.



Bitcoin Spot ETF Flows:



Category

Flow (millions)

GBTC

(12.8)

Non-GBTC

45.4

Total

32.6



Yesterday, the total flow into Bitcoin Spot ETFs was $32.6 million, with non-GBTC ETFs gaining $45.4 million. In contrast, GBTC experienced a reduction of $12.8 million.



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Airdrop to Watch:

TokenPocket, a leading multi-chain self-custodial wallet, now fully supports the TRON network and is participating in TRON Memecoin Season. They've launched the TRON Memecoin Airdrop Program in collaboration with SUNPUMP to enhance user engagement with the TRON ecosystem. This program will feature airdrops of various memecoins, announced through TokenPocket's X account and community channels. Eligibility extends to users of TokenPocket TRON, SunPump, Transit Swap, and SunSwap. Interested parties can follow TokenPocket and SunPump on Telegram for updates, and projects wishing to participate can email TokenPocket directly. The initiative aims to incentivize community involvement without constituting investment advice, and TokenPocket retains ultimate authority over the program's interpretation.



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