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Vantage Data Centers Opens New Expanded Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore

New local HQ to propel Vantage’s strategic growth across APAC

DENVER, USA and SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the official opening of a new Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore. The expansion reflects Vantage’s commitment to invest and bolster its presence in Asia Pacific to capitalize on growing market demand for hyperscale data centers that are both reliable and sustainable.

Vantage APAC Headquarters grand opening was officiated by Sureel Choksi, President and CEO of Vantage (second from left), Jeff Tench, Executive Vice President, North America and APAC of Vantage (right), Giles Proctor, COO of Vantage APAC (left) and Sharif Metwalli, CFO, Global of Vantage (second from right).
Vantage APAC Headquarters grand opening was officiated by Sureel Choksi, President and CEO of Vantage (second from left), Jeff Tench, Executive Vice President, North America and APAC of Vantage (right), Giles Proctor, COO of Vantage APAC (left) and Sharif Metwalli, CFO, Global of Vantage (second from right).

“The Asia-Pacific region is a strategic market for Vantage and an integral part of our growth story. Moving from our smaller office in Singapore to a new, expanded regional headquarters paves the way for future growth as we continue hiring team members to scale our business to meet customer requirements,” said Jeff Tench, executive vice president of North America and APAC for Vantage.

“We are thrilled to strengthen our presence in the APAC region with the opening of our new regional headquarters, serving as the strategic hub to realize Vantage’s ambitious business goals and catalyze new growth across APAC,” said Giles Proctor, chief operating officer of Vantage’s APAC business. “Our new Singapore office is designed to be people-centric and promote collaboration, empowering our talent from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow with the company.”

Conveniently located in the central business district, the 8,000-square-foot (740 square meters) regional headquarters will house Vantage’s APAC leadership team and various corporate functional teams. It will enable Vantage to coordinate and manage business more efficiently and provide even greater support to customers across the region. The new Singapore headquarters was strategically chosen for its business-friendly environment, access to a strong pool of technology talent and proximity to the fast-growing Southeast Asia markets.

Vantage Data Centers is rapidly expanding the local team in response to sustained customer growth. The company currently has more than 200 employees across eight cities in Asia Pacific and anticipates adding 80 new roles by the end of the year. Vantage’s APAC portfolio includes seven campuses that are either operational or under development, including the recently announced 256MW KUL2 campus to be developed in Malaysia.

For more information on the company’s campuses in the Asia-Pacific region, please visit https://vantage-dc.com/data-center-locations/apac/.

Hashtag: #GoVantageAPAC #VantageDataCenters

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About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Joint News Release By Singapore Police Force And Shopee Singapore

Joint Advisory On Fake Online Job Scams Impersonating Shopee

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – The Police would like to alert members of the public to a job scam variant, where scammers are impersonating Shopee employees, or employees of known companies to recruit victims. Since March 2023, at least 46 victims have fallen prey, with losses amounting to at least $753,000.

In this variant, the victims would receive unsolicited WhatsApp or Telegram messages from an individual pretending to be a Shopee employee, asking them to like items on Shopee or to participate in a Shopee survey to earn a small fee. In more recent cases, scammers were observed to be adopting more sophisticated approaches to deceive victims, using easily obtainable information to craft personalised messages, and creating fake employee identification to appear more convincing.

Victims who complete the survey would then be offered a higher paying role of a “Shopee Assistant” by another scammer impersonating a Shopee customer service personnel or a Shopee mentor. These tasks begin with registering an account with a fake Shopee website, where victims would be instructed to choose a pre-paid “task package” and pay monies to bank accounts provided by scammers before they are able to start “work”. Victims often receive their increased earnings in the initial phase and would be convinced to top up their accounts to receive more earnings. Victims would realise they had been scammed when they could not withdraw their earnings or when the scammers could no longer be contacted.

The Police and Shopee Singapore would like to advise members of the public to remain vigilant and adopt the following precautionary measures:

ADD – ScamShield App and set security features (e.g., enable two-factor (2FA) or multifactor authentication for banks, social media, Singpass accounts; set transaction limits on internet banking transactions, including PayNow).

CHECK – for scam signs and with official sources.

  1. Shopee will only contact you via official channels, such as the Shopee App, Shopee’s verified social media and Whatsapp accounts, or email addresses that end with shopee.com.
  2. Never transact outside of the Shopee app. Shopee does not require anyone to pre-pay any monies in order to secure a job and does not offer payment in exchange for likes on products on their platform. There is also no job position titled “Shopee Assistant”.
  3. If you have any concerns or clarifications, contact Shopee Customer Service at +65 6206 6610 or chat with our live agents in-app.
  4. Visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam helpline on 1800-722-6688.

TELL – authorities, family, and friends about scams. Report the scammers to WhatsApp, Telegram and to Shopee

If you have any information relating to such crimes or if you are in doubt, please call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential. If you require urgent Police assistance, please dial ‘999’.

For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688. Fighting scams is a community effort. Together, we can ACT Against Scams to safeguard our community!

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

SHOPEE SINGAPORE
22 MAY 2023

Hashtag: #Shopee

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About Shopee:

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.

DirectAsia Singapore Simplifies Travel Insurance: Comprehensive Coverage for School Holiday Trips Available

Tailored coverage solutions enhance peace of mind for families as overseas school holiday travel returns to the fore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – As global travel restrictions lift and holiday plans resume, DirectAsia Singapore responds to the needs of today’s travellers with a comprehensive suite of travel insurance plans. These plans are well suited to provide peace of mind for families planning school holiday trips abroad this June, ensuring they are well-protected in a variety of scenarios.

Adapting to the Evolving Travel Landscape

“DirectAsia Singapore acknowledges the evolving requirements of today’s travellers,” shares Oliver Mallich, Head of Marketing and Partnerships. “Our flexible travel insurance packages are designed to cater to a wide array of situations, ensuring families can travel with freedom from worry during the upcoming school holidays.”

DirectAsia Singapore’s insurance plans provide a variety of options for coverage:

  • Equitable Child Cover & Family Travel Insurance: Offering equal protection for children and adults, DirectAsia provides cost-effective, all-inclusive packages that offer coverage for all family members under a single policy.
  • Inclusive Domestic Helper Coverage: Recognising the integral role of domestic helpers in Singaporean families, DirectAsia ensures they’re not left out, extending coverage to include helpers who accompany families on school holiday trips.
  • Trip Cancellation & Curtailment: Unforeseen circumstances can lead to trip cancellations or shortenings. DirectAsia offers compensation for irretrievable, prepaid transport and accommodation expenses, helping families navigate such disruptions in their school holiday travel plans without financial burden.
  • Personal Possessions, Money & Travel Documents: School holiday trips should be stress-free. To this end, DirectAsia’s insurance shields families from the fallout of theft, loss, or accidental damage to personal belongings, adding an extra layer of assurance.
  • Medical Expenses: An unexpected medical situation can put a damper on school holiday travels. DirectAsia cushions families from this impact, covering medical treatment costs incurred during an insured overseas trip, as well as related expenses for up to 30 days after returning to Singapore.
  • Death & Permanent Disability: In the unfortunate event of severe injury during the trip resulting in loss of limbs, sight, permanent total disablement, or death, families can find some solace in DirectAsia’s provision for a lump-sum payout, providing a critical financial safety net.

Policy Features

DirectAsia Singapore’s travel insurance offers up to S$1,000,000 coverage for medical expenses and assures up to 90 days of coverage per journey. Frequent travellers may find the flexibility of annual plans beneficial. The policy also includes coverage for emergency phone charges, compassionate visits, personal liability, and rental car excess.

For more detailed information about DirectAsia Singapore and the travel insurance options available, please visit https://www.directasia.com/.

Disclaimer

Travel insurance policies from DirectAsia Singapore are subject to terms and conditions. Coverage may not extend to certain countries due to existing travel advisories. For complete details, please refer to the Policy Documents & Wording available on their website.

Hashtag: #DirectAsiaSingapore

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About Direct Asia

Part of the global , DirectAsia Singapore offers direct-to-consumer insurance services. Their portfolio spans , , and insurance packages, all underpinned by a commitment to clarity, simplicity, and innovation.

Houaphanh Sees Mass Death of Fish Near Nam Sam 3 Dams Hydropower Plant

The Nam Sam River under the construction of Nam Sam 3 Dams Hydropower. ( Photo : Lao Phattana News).

Mass deaths of fish have been reported in Houaphanh Province due to the release of toxic chemicals from the construction site of the Nam Sam 3 Dams Hydropower Plant, according to local authorities.

BingX lists Refundcoin (RFD) and zkApes (ZAT) Coins On Spot Trading Platform

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – BingX, a leading crypto copy trading platform, is excited to announce the availability of Refundcoin (Symbol: RFD) and zkApes (Symbol: ZAT) for trading on its platform. These additions expand the range of options for users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, while BingX continues to prioritize user-friendly features, competitive fees, and a diverse selection of trading pairs. It is important to note that ZAT USDT and RFD USDT are classified as MEME coins; hence, users are advised to conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.

The introduction of ZAT USDT and RFD USDT on BingX marks another significant step in the platform’s commitment to providing users with access to popular and promising cryptocurrencies. BingX continues to expand its offerings, ensuring that traders have ample opportunities to explore and engage with the evolving crypto market.

RFD, created by Blurr.Eth, a respected figure in the crypto community and recognized as an OG Whale, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the project. Blurr.Eth’s notable track record and comprehensive market understanding contribute to the anticipation surrounding RFD. BingX proudly stands as the first few CEX offering the RFD USDT trading pair, providing traders with exclusive access to this exciting opportunity.

In addition, BingX has also welcomed ZAT USDT to its platform. ZAT is a part of the zkApes metaverse project, known as Apeverse. Apeverse presents a vibrant virtual space that fosters various interconnected forms of digital interaction and entertainment. Within Apeverse, users can navigate personalized avatars through immersive environments, facilitating global connections for entertainment, education, interaction, and self-expression.

As BingX continues to expand its trading pairs, it attracts both experienced traders and newcomers to the crypto market. The platform remains dedicated to regular updates and enhancements, aiming to create a thriving community for social trading.

While ZAT USDT and RFD USDT offer unique opportunities, BingX strongly advises users to conduct their own research before engaging in any investment activities. MEME coins can carry additional risks, and it is essential for users to fully understand the associated factors before making investment decisions.

Hashtag: #bingx #cryptoexchange

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About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange that offers spot, derivatives, copy, and grid trading services to over 100 countries and regions worldwide with over 5 million users. BingX continues to connect users with expert traders and the platform in a safe and innovative way. Additionally, BingX has launched BingX QA , an engine for trading analysis and investment guidance. Find the and coin analysis that includes fundamental analysis and price predictions.

Thailand Welcomes 9.47 Million Foreign Tourists from Jan to May

Thailand Welcomes 9.47 Million Foreign Tourists Until May
A couple of tourists walking outside a temple in Thailand (photo: pexels)

Thailand has welcomed 9.47 million foreign tourists so far this year, generating about USD 391 billion (USD 11 billion) in revenue, according to government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

NTT Announces Next Generation Platform for Managed Network Services

SPEKTRA leverages the most advanced AIOps and automation for improved operational efficiency and a better customer experience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – NTT Ltd., a leading IT infrastructure and services company, today announces SPEKTRA (Sentient Platform for Network Transformation) as the next generation of its global services platform for NTT Managed Networks solutions. The platform provides customers with a direct pathway towards network transformation, underpinned by NTT’s managed services experience, expertise, and expansive technical resources. According to NTT’s Global Network survey, 93% of organizations recognize the importance of the network as the backbone of digital transformation.1

SPEKTRA builds on the comprehensive network management and monitoring capabilities of the Managed Campus Networks platform, which was first launched in April 2022. SPEKTRA encapsulates the company’s vision for a fully autonomous Network Operations Center (NOC) leveraging AIOps, predictive analytics, and automation techniques, leading to strengthened network performance and reliability, enhanced monitoring capabilities, and improved operational efficiency.

SPEKTRA incorporates cloud and edge capabilities and includes enhanced anomaly detection and root cause analytics that further improve both the proactive and pre-emptive functionality of the ticket management system. Additionally, SPEKTRA leverages edge platform capabilities to deliver more comprehensive network observability that enterprises are demanding. SPEKTRA provides the capability to not only monitor our clients’ networks but also the services running on top of the networks and how applications are experiencing the network, giving clients much needed observability into the performance of their services and applications.

SPEKTRA enables the following cloud and edge features:

SPEKTRA Cloud: Central to the automated functionality of the platform, SPEKTRA Cloud comprises the AI engine, client-facing reporting, analytics, and service portal.

SPEKTRA Edge: Encompassing client connectivity at the edge, enabled by the cloud, SPEKTRA Edge provides advanced edge automation, edge monitoring and backup, edge security and privacy, and edge log management. In addition, SPEKTRA Edge provides container and appliance-based probes that enable network observability through our Service Experience Insights capabilities, edge application management functionality, and zero touch provisioning.

This functionality is complemented by more robust analytics for historical data and forecasting that can be viewed from the portal, enhancing the predictive capabilities for improved network performance. The offering is bolstered by expanded service levels for monitoring with the addition of network services and site availability SLA’s that can be flexibly tailored to meet client requirements. The broader scope of service level metrics aligns to the platform’s more service centric approach to generating positive business outcomes for customers.

“We are excited to be announcing this new platform release for NTT Managed Networks,” commented Amit Dhingra, EVP Managed Enterprise Services at NTT Ltd. “We believe the market for managed network services is poised for a seismic shift towards more AI-enabled, automated functionality that spans cloud and edge and will result in substantial customer benefits. SPEKTRA will leverage a powerful combination of NTT innovation in AIOps and managed networking solutions expertise, partnerships with leading technology providers, and a service-centric focus to providing best in class solutions for our customers. Our ability to deploy SPEKTRA to edge locations adds a level of visibility and observability for our clients from their edge locations through their networks.”

Other key features of SPEKTRA include:
  • AI-enabled Incident Management: A five-times reduction in incidents, with up to 90% of tickets resolved before the customer has a view of them, leading to less network downtime, increased availability, and an improved experience.
  • Service Experience Insights: Advanced monitoring functionality provides real-time observability of how users are experiencing business critical applications from many or all locations in their network.

  • Managed Prisma SASE: In partnership with Palo Alto Networks, this service offers clients an end-to-end managed SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution that integrates networking and security functionality delivered through a cloud model to help address the security challenges of today’s hybrid workplace model and accessing cloud applications from any location.
  • Center: Managed Cisco DNA A cloud-based solution enabled through a Cisco appliance that functions to centralize and automate management of the Cisco devices through real-time analytics and insights. Built on Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture, the solution helps organizations streamline their network operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall network performance.
  • Managed MDR Service: A fully managed detection and response add-on service which incorporates detection and response notifications and actions into the client portal this is currently under development.
  • Guest Wi-Fi Management: Administration and onboarding of guest Wi-Fi access while providing enhanced data analytics functionality. This built-in value-add eliminates the need for businesses to manage the operational burden separately, and incorporates an underlying platform provided by an NTT partner, Cloud4Wi.
The breadth of vendor technologies supported include Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, Fortinet, Arista, and F5.

“NTT’s vision for its next generation managed network services platform reflects what enterprises demand from networking solutions at a technology, commercial, and user requirement level,” commented Curtis Price, Program Vice President, Infrastructure Services at IDC. “This new release of the SPEKTRA platform and its featured enhancements leverage the latest innovation in AIOps, automation and software-driven, centralized management techniques while upgrading service levels, extending the scope of commercial flexibility, and placing the focus on business outcomes. This combination of platforms attributes, underpinned by NTT’s heritage as a managed service provider, takes its value proposition to a new level, delivering the improved network performance, operational efficiency, and user experiences that modern enterprises seek from their managed network solutions.”

To find out more about NTT’s Managed Networks powered by SPEKTRA, click here.

Hashtag: #NTT

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About NTT Ltd.

As part of NTT DATA, a USD 30 billion IT services provider, NTT Ltd. is a leading IT infrastructure and services company serving 65% of the Fortune Global 500 and more than 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We lay the foundation for organizations’ edge-to-cloud networking ecosystem, simplify the complexity of their workloads across multicloud environments, and innovate at the edge of their IT environments where networks, cloud and applications converge. We offer tailored infrastructure and ensure consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our secure, scalable and customizable data centers. On the journey towards a software-defined future, we support organizations with our platform-delivered infrastructure services. We enable a connected future. Visit us at

The Boundless Hackathon at Stanford, an event co-hosted by the Stanford Blockchain Accelerator, Zebec Protocol, Nautilus Chain, and Rootz Labs, has officially launched

NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – Aimed at incubating high-quality developers and projects, the Boundless Hackathon at Stanford, spearheaded by Zebec Protocol, has been ceremoniously set in motion. The event, co-hosted by the Stanford Blockchain Accelerator, Zebec Protocol, Nautilus Chain, and Rootz Labs, is now accepting submissions. This gathering brings together top-notch cyberpunks to carry forward the spirit of pioneering the edges of blockchain technology.

Projects from all chains are invited to apply to the Boundless Hackathon. Participants can select from several tracks, including DeFi, Gaming, and NFTs, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals to bring their vision to fruition.

With cutting-edge tools and resources, participants can push boundaries and significantly impact the future of the blockchain industry. This hackathon event is supported by DoraHacks.

The Boundless Hackathon will take place from May 16th to June 18th where participants could submit the projects online.The winners will be announced during the closing ceremonies on July 1st, with more than $50,000 up for grabs in prizes.

About Cohost

Stanford Blockchain Accelerator

The Stanford Blockchain Accelerator is a non-profit program run by students and alumni and is part of the Stanford Blockchain Club student group. We incubate Stanford student and alumni teams in a 5 month program, helping them build, raise, and launch blockchain projects. Over 90% of teams graduating our program raise from the leading funds (>$80M cumulative raises), and over 60% launch and are post revenue within 6 months of our program!

Nautilus

Nautilus Chain is the first production-ready modular chain in Web3. Through its modular architecture, Nautilus combines the speed of Solana with the decentralization and security of Ethereum to become the fastest EVM chain available, capable of parallel transaction processing.

Zebec Protocol

Zebec is a tax-compliant payment protocol with over 60 business clients and more than $300 million in TVL. It is a continuous settlement protocol founded by Sam Thapaliya that makes payments more efficient, fair, and decentralized.

Rootz Labs

Rootz Labs is a research-centric venture studio crafting blockchain projects that change the game. Our team is led by influential industry leaders with extensive experience in market operations, infrastructure technology, and investment research. Team’s portfolio includes Galxe, Zebec, Partisia Blockchain, Shardeum, Cyberconnect, etc.

Following the event’s commencement, the Co-Hosts formally unveiled five distinct sectors available for applications: DeFi, NFT, GameFi, Infra, and a segment for Others.

Upon releasing the inaugural announcement, the Co-Hosts simultaneously revealed the event’s schedule. The virtual opening ceremony will commence on June 4th, including an Opening Speech, Panel Discussion, and an introduction to the rules of the hackathon. The event will culminate on July 1st with Stanford University’s closing ceremony, featuring a closing speech, Panel Discussion, presentations by projects selected in the final round, and the assignment of prizes. The event boasts an awards pool of $50,000. The prize pool amount will be updated with the most recent contributions. Stay tuned for the distribution rules as well.

About Strategic Partners

Eclipse: Eclipse is a customizable rollup provider allowing developers to “pick and choose” the best aspects of blockchain technology needed to create unique decentralized applications, without making technical trade-offs.

OKX Wallet: OKX wallet is a noncustodial, multichain digital asset storage and management tool available as a browser extension or mobile/web app.

Emurgo: Global leaders in blockchain solutions, empowering developers, startups, and governments.

Huobi Ventures: Huobi Ventures is the global investment division of Huobi, which empowers Huobi’s global presence and boosts the shared growth and benefits with its global partners through capital operation.

Bitmart: Bitmart is a leading global crypto exchange offering diverse, innovative cryptocurrency trading services.

Agallochum Capital: Agallochum Capital is a web3.0-focused investment firm with a long-term, people-centric strategy, noted for backing significant projects.

Tiger VC DAO: Tiger VC DAO was established in 2022 and was jointly initiated by a dozen Web3 VC Core Builders. It is a decentralized VC organization for global Web3 investors.

Shardeum: Shardeum is an EVM-based L1 that uses dynamic state sharding to increase TPS with every new node. Build global scale decentralized applications on Shardeum with low fees forever.

About Ecosystem Partners

DoraHack: A global hacker community revolutionizing the blockchain space through innovative solutions.

Footprint Analytics: A data platform blending web2 and web3 data across 26 chains. Builders can quickly build Dapps with the visualization tool and a powerful multi-chain API for NFTs, GameFi, DeFi, and more. They are advocates for sustainability in blockchain, driving impactful projects.

Blockchain Academy: The largest Web3 GenZ community in Asia, dedicated to nurturing and developing the next generation of Web3.0 talent. Educators in blockchain technology, shaping the minds that will lead the industry’s future.

Talentre: Talentre is a blockchain-powered Web3 education and talent network platform.

About Technology Partners

Aspecta: Aspecta is an AI-enabled protocol for creating self-sovereign digital identities, fostering an interoperable identity ecosystem based on Web2 & Web3.

About Community Support

Builderdao: A decentralized hub for blockchain innovation, fostering growth in the blockchain ecosystem.

SUWA: A vibrant blockchain community advancing blockchain technology and applications.

Moledao: Democratic architects in the blockchain space, building a more efficient ecosystem.

WWU: Empowering women in the blockchain space, fostering diversity and inclusion in the Web3 ecosystem.

0xU Hong Kong BlockChain Club: Hong Kong’s hub for blockchain dialogue, educating, and driving discussions.

Tintinland: A dynamic platform in the blockchain world, contributing to the vibrant and innovative blockchain community.

OneBlock: Advocates for blockchain exploration and promotion, shaping the future of blockchain technology.

Meta Era: A leading Web3.0 one-stop resource aggregator based in Hong Kong.

Denet: Is a powerful “Task to Earn”business growth tool to assist our clients to boost their brand awareness,SNS Account followers, community growth, content engagements etc. in a decentralized way.

Hashtag: #Zebec

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