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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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The Hedera Governing Council consists of up to 39 highly diversified leading organizations and enterprises, reflecting up to 18 unique industries globally.
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That looks awesome in the Davos night!
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Incredibly honored to be building the future with the wonderful team @hedera . I appreciate the members of the Governing Council and Hedera search committee for this esteemed appointment. Looking forward to meeting the vibrant community here on @X
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With our latest governing council member @Hitachi_US , being announced today, here is an updated visual of the companies now governing and working with @hedera
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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I’ve been on Twitter (X) for nearly 13 years! But now’s a good time to reintroduce myself. My name is Charles Adkins I'm the newly appointed President of @hedera → We are an asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT) hashgraph consensus algorithm that is governed…
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Interestingly, Forbes did actually interview me for their “good for nothing blockchains” piece and decided we didn’t belong. Feels strange being excited to not be mentioned in the media! 😂
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Don't just talk about it. Be about it. Let's get REAL about RWAs and Hedera Token Service (HTS). Real-World Asset tokenization on @hedera may work in some fantastic ways for your organization: - It makes traditionally illiquid assets like commercial real estate and rare art…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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The love from the @hedera community is strong .... wow!
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Thank you to @CoinDesk for making some key corrections and being in open communications with me today. It's always helpful to keep the lines clear and open and I'm grateful your team has been.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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The global @hedera network functions using less energy than a single regular household.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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You think crypto has FUD? My brother, I worked at US Treasury during the meltdown and bailout… I got so many death threats in the mail they changed our paycheck envelopes to Dept of Agriculture just so we didn’t get tracked and murdered. And you think Twitter makes me sad? 😂
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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People were out here talking about @SaucerSwapLabs at Eth Denver. Came up from several people how impressed they are with that team! 😮‍💨
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Look, my brothers and sisters in HBAR, there are so so so many times I want to support or retweet one of your tweets but somewhere in it there is wild mentions of prices and rocket ship emojis all over it and market predictions with moon pictures. Because of my position I…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Seeing @leemonbaird 's vision come to life over the last decade from the outside has been wonderful. Watching he and @ManceHarmon create @swirldslabs has accelerated that vision. Now, being able to work closely with that team, as part of @hedera , is nothing short of an honor.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Meeting the @Hitachi_US team yesterday was truly inspiring. The level of innovative thinking and willingness to go wildly deep into specific industries is something that gave me a LOT to think about.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Trickery aside: 254,197,874 transactions have occurred on @hedera 's network in JUST the last 24 HOURS... we hope at least one of them was yours! As always, thank you for choosing Hedera.
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Everyone used dial-up internet at some point. Building on Hedera fixes this.
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Bitcoin is slow Ethereum is expensive Solana transactions fail This is the future finance is bright.
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We out here
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Show me another community going as hard as Hedera peeps do in support of new projects, migrating projects, and OGs in the space…
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I have to say, the @Hedera community did some incredible work this past weekend spreading the word about use cases and showing off what can be built when we all work together.
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Haters will say its AI, but I was holding the camera.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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As we enter a new chapter at Hedera, we will bid farewell to two pivotal members of our team next month, our Chief Marketing Officer @chasker and SVP of Communications @zenobiaZAG , who will be departing from Swirlds Labs in May. Their dedication and leadership have been…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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In 2024 there is but one rule: we don’t play games.
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Thank you for your support.
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That moment when you realize that the ecosystems that focused on governance will be around for a very long time
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Hedera
@3orovik
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Ethereum gas fees are too expensive Solana doesn’t work right now What’s the solution here?
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The home for open finance is on @hedera
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Leading the way in sustainable solutions, @hedera Guardian exemplifies our dedication to ESG principles. Gain insights into this revolutionary technology and its potential impact.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Many people forget (or just never knew) that @leemonbaird did his Ph.D. focuses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Neural Networks. So, of COURSE we are always thinking about these areas and how they can be supercharged using @hedera
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Even a simple Google search takes 1.75X the energy of a Hedera transaction.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Help us build the future @hedera . We are seeking a Global Policy Intern for Spring 2024. As Hedera’s Global Policy Intern, you will have a unique opportunity to work on exciting global policy projects such as: Blockchain/digital ledger technology Technology development…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Imagine trying to explain a bank account to your friend, but starting the technical performance of the Fed wire system, ACH payment rails, and clearing houses with secure messaging systems. That's how people are explaining blockchain today, and it's no wonder it sounds…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
4 months
Today was a crispy one here in Davos. Even being all the way down the promenade it was amazing to look off in the distance and still see the @hedera bat signal!
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Gm and happy Friday, builders. Tag some of your favorite @hedera projects that I should take a look at over the weekend! Also, tell me about things you’d love to see next that are not currently on Hedera. (art by me. 2019)
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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When they ask me , “what is Hedera?!?”
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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The meetings in Davos have been SO good. Even better has been spending time with the team to bond and find alignment. This is not an easy place to pull off great things and we’re doing just that.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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When, “my brother, what is HBAR? keeps hitting the timeline
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Mondelēz International Joins @hedera Council to Accelerate DLT Adoption, Digital Transformation, and Improved Business Efficiencies via @FT
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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This era feels exactly like when people were struggling to move to high speed internet just because they owned a dial-up modem and wanted to defend what they already had.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Thank you for using @hedera
@CoinDesk
CoinDesk
2 months
🥋✨ Just announced: @KarateCombat 47 will be hosted at #Consensus2024 . Consensus badge holders who RSVP will experience a blend of martial arts and digital innovation including the league’s second edition of its new Influencer Fight Club. Find out more:
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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The gang’s all here @EthereumDenver
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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At the end of a wild week, I want to thank the community for hanging in there. We had some ups and downs. Some public facing things that weren't the best look, and some reconciliations that mended some fences. One thing nobody can accuse this community of is lacking PASSION.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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The velocity of ai and data sourcing makes technology like @hedera a MUST HAVE, not just a nice to have. That's why I always cheer on ethical ai.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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My brain: “This is Hedera, we have to remain professional “ My heart planning my @EthereumDenver entrance….
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Kind of crazy how dudes went from just thinking about the Roman Empire to asking each other, “my brother, what is HBAR?”
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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This not only makes for true price discovery but helps add liquidity to formerly illiquid markets.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Some people are trying to bag build in 24hrs, I am trying to make the world's technology better over the next several decades. We are not built the same.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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When someone tells me they are choosing to build their business or launch their startup on @hedera
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Our developer tools are designed to empower you. We provide the platform; you bring the vision to life. Hedera is more than technology; it's a vibrant community of thinkers and creators shaping the future.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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GM to the developers and the builders. Be sure to stay up to date on all things Hedera dev at @hedera_devs and also on GitHub at
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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#WEF24 is right around the corner! We're excited to be hosting all week, exploring the transformative potential of DLT, Web3 and @hedera through a series of talks, private gatherings, and networking @wef Say hello to us if you're in town.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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gn and thank you for choosing Hedera.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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In the first week of February I’m going to be posting a community survey here on @X . I hope the outcome is that you will all share it far and wide so I can find some statistically significant results. I really do look forward to getting detailed feedback.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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What is the next feature, partner, or project type you want to see come to @hedera ? Give them a mention in a comment and let’s see what we can do.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Real estate is another sector that can improve its efficiency that benefits both renters and landlords at the same time.
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Thank you, also, to @Cointelegraph for making key corrections and even putting out an additional piece for clarity, and being in open communications. I'm grateful to see the updates and the work.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Having gone through this before, I can tell you that simplifying this process would lift a huge burden off of many people at a tough time in their lives.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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I'm on the hunt for an exceptional Executive Assistant! If you're ready to be an integral part of our success story at Hedera and take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you. Are you up for the challenge? Here's what the role entails 👇
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Memory lane… just 3yrs ago at ONE billion. Now we are over FORTY BILLION.
@hbar1000
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Today marks ONE BILLION completed transactions on #Hedera . This #DLT is just getting started! #HelloFuture $HBAR #Hashgraph #HBAR #HederaHashgraph #ABFT #Crypto #Bitcoin #Blockchain
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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People have asked more of my thoughts on gaming on @hedera and I just always lean back into thinking soundly... I've always been a huge fan of the create-to-earn or time in game unlocks of the financials mechanisms of a game. Play to earn got super weird with too many…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Last pic of 2023. Wishing every single one of you a safe and fun New Year’s Eve and an incredible start to 2024! I don’t suspect my gray hairs will be lessening moving forward. 😂
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Wishing you and your families a wonderful Christmas & Happy Holidays. Whether you prefer to be surrounded by people or spend time alone to reflect, my hope is that you do exactly what it is that makes YOU the happiest! 🎅🎄🍬
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Heard someone pronounce it "Huh-Bar" today. We are so early.
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The metaverse is evolving! It's far more than virtual worlds and 3D Donkey avatars who shoot fireballs. 💥🐎 At @hedera , we're pioneers in the next version of the web, shaping the future of these digital and virtual worlds alongside the @wef . Our Chief Policy Officer,…
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@HBAR_ZEN @HbarSuite @NickPoorman @TomachiAnura @swirldslabs @hedera @leemonbaird @ManceHarmon We should never bash our ecosystem projects, first and foremost. I have seen the @HbarSuite tech stack and it was very impressive. I am working with our team to understand more about why this type of communication is happening. It is not what we want to see here.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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@leemonbaird @hedera Thank you so much, @leemonbaird . I am excited to work with @hedera and the broader community; and champion the incredible work being done at @swirldslabs .
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Going on an exciting journey tomorrow morning to visit one of our governing council members. Any guesses who it could be?
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I've said it before and I'll say it again... "onboarding" people into nascent technology is a lifetime commitment. In macro technology shifts, the citizenry often AGES into the technology. Large enterprises adopt broad level use-cases that abstract the difficulty of learning…
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People: “I can’t believe he’s paying attention to the community “ Also People: “Guess that book he co-authored about community was for real”
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I hope to see a lot of this by next Christmas. I have 100+ pages of research on this topic and why DLT + AI could be a game changer for consumers and enterprises alike.
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This is a plan being carried out in transparent fashion and that transparency is something we are proud of. Please note that ensuring our decentralized ecosystem can continue supporting developers is a key component to a robust set of users and utility for a long term vision.…
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The Hedera Council has today announced that it has voted to give the board approval to allocate 4.86 billion HBARs of additional funds toward further development of the Hedera network and enabling its decentralized governance. The vast majority of that allocation - 4.248 billion…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Some great work by our friends at @earthlingsland and another example of talented builders using @hedera
@earthlingsland
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎥 After an exclusive premiere on Calaxy and Instagram, we're thrilled to share that the enchanting Village video is now available for everyone ! 🌟🏡 What you witness here is precisely what awaits you in the gaming world. Picture yourself strolling through the…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Here is the Community Survey again, I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts:
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Would love to see a lot more people able to invest in their direct physical radius of where they live without all of the current complexities.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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What regions do you feel represent the strongest developer communities on @Hedera ? Don’t forget to follow us on @github
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My brother, is this an hbar?
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I know it may be surprising, but farming isn't just a game on your phone. You can actually add some incredible use cases for tokenization in agriculture...
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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There are many large retailers and big box stores already running a lot of their supply chain contracts on permissioned chains that are slow and costly. Let's make a push to get them up to date with the right technology.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Find signal. Reduce noise. Repeat.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Our GC member ⁦ @ShinhanBankENG ⁩ has shown some incredible work in this area with global remittances.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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The time is always now. Hope everyone has a fantastic day!
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Robotics + AI + Hedera could potentially be a big win for smart cities.
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The increased access and liquidity may not seem like a big deal to those of you who deal in tradfi in large regulated markets, but in developing regions and hyper growth areas this could simplify so many of the challenges being faced, not only for end users, but banks as well.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Of course I’m on @CalaxyApp too if y’all are over there…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Back at it!
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Hedera freelance? I haven't seen it yet, but hope to see it soon because it makes a lot of sense!
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HUGE! Very excited to see @episcini step into this critical role. I’ve been working closely with Eric since starting at @Hedera and this move will help bring our organizations into better alignment and operational excellence. Congratulations Eric!!
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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It deeply fascinating how so many people want to be anonymous and use pseudonyms but also ask for complete transparency when it benefits them. The idea of anonymity and pseudonymity has been tried digitally for almost 50 years. It doesn't work because humans are largely…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Sad that some seniors who have spent decades to build wealth and savings are going to get scammed by some middle school turd using AI. This is only ONE of many reasons why data provenance and authentication steps on DLT have to be taken. Even insurance concepts around AI…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Had an amazing conversation with @may_hashpack today! Always awesome to hear directly from the builders and feel solid alignment on the future.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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I’m thankful to be at an organization that publishes and talks openly about the moves we make. Not something you find in many traditional structures. I want to give special thanks to @zenobiaZAG and @chasker , as communications executives, for enduring the challenges that come…
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Arrreeee yooouuuu reaadddyy?!
@GenfinityIO
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🧐Exploring the Explosive Growth of the $HBAR Ecosystem⚡️ - President of @Hedera Council @CharlesXAdkins - CEO of @CalaxyApp @SoloCeesay - DIR of Operations @HashPackApp - Special Guest @itsbrandond Save the Date:
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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Once you realize how many layers of complexity exist in music and movies, there are a ton of handy use cases to integrate trustless models and smart contract automations.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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When it comes to commerce, loyalty, and engagement, there are truly endless possibilities for improvement using a tokenized system.
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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What games are being built on Hedera that I need to check out?
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Charles Adkins | Hedera
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While everyone is out there trying to take on ticketing giants, I want to see someone recreate EventBrite on Hedera and put simple ticket tokenization in the hands of individuals. It’s a good way to practice improving UI/UX and getting account creation times way down.
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Building > Whining
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