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Polkadot the BIGGEST NFT Chain? ๐Ÿ˜ณ Everyone Misses Mainstream Adoption! - SER, Have ya Heard?

Discover how the Super Bowl has amped up NFL Rivals on the Mythos rollup, making Polkadot the leader in NFT transactions this week! Outpacing all but Ethereum, with a 23% increase in traders and over 6 million players, the game is setting records.

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Gavin Wood Crashes Vancouver Meetup โšก๏ธ DOT DeFi God Stacks on DOT! - SER, Have ya Heard?

Join us as we delve into the electrifying moment when Gavin Wood, the visionary behind Polkadot, emerged from the "JAM Cave" to launch version 0.6 at the first-ever Global Ambassador Meetup in Vancouver, Canada. This event wasn't just about beers; it was a deep dive into DOT rollups, with special guests challenging the pioneer of smart contracts himself.

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Fringe to Mainstream ๐Ÿคฏ Trump's Crypto SHIFT and Polkadot's Opportunity - SER, Have ya Heard?

Everything President Trump did this week to flip the script on Crypto including launching two meme coins, appointed the Bitcoin Reserve lady to lead the digital asset committee, and signed an executive order to make the U.S. the world's crypto capital. He's also repealed laws restricting banks from crypto custody, banned CBDCs, and ended the Choke Point 2.0 campaign. Dive into how these changes are shifting crypto from the fringes to the mainstream.

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Huge DOT Update: TikTok Ban, Messi's Miami, AI Agents & More - Massive News! - SER, Have ya Heard?

Welcome to the latest update on Polkadot and its expanding ecosystem! In this video, we dive into the significant developments including the Supreme Court's decision on the TikTok ban, Messi and the new Inter Miami white jerseys, and how AI agents are shaping the future of blockchain technology. We'll explore updates from OriginTrail, KILT Network, & Phala. Plus, don't miss out on the latest in gaming, NFTs, and the data dynamics within the DOT ecosystem.

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TikTok on Polkadot? ๐Ÿคจ How LIKELY is it REALLY? - Supreme Court Showdown! - SER, Have ya Heard?

Join us as we dive into the groundbreaking possibility of TikTok migrating to Polkadot's blockchain through Project Liberty's 'The People's Bid.' In this video, we cover the critical Supreme Court hearing that could dictate whether TikTok enforces a ban and a transformative sale. Explore the implications of this move for data privacy, user control, and the future of social media on blockchain.

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DOT 2025 ๐Ÿš€ Hyper Growth, OriginTrail, PEAQ & No-trust Bridges - Full Analysis! - SER, Have ya Heard?

Dive into the explosive growth of Polkadot in 2025! This video breaks down how Polkadot continues to lead with its capacity for on-chain activity, doubling transactions year-over-year. We explore the latest upgrades like OriginTrail's DKG V8, which is minting nearly 69 million knowledge assets, latest developments on PEAQ Network.

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Proof of Personhood w/ Dr. Gavin Wood ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Unlocking Web 3 Individuality & Privacy - Space Monkeys 178

Dive deep into the revolutionary concept of Proof of Personhood with none other than Dr. Gavin Wood, the mastermind behind Polkadot & Ethereum. In this exclusive interview, we explore how this new approach to individuality in the digital world can combat the privacy-invasive practices of Web 2, offering a new way to verify personhood without the need for invasive tracking.

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Unlocking Polkadot with PAPI โšก๏ธ the Polkadot API - Space Monkeys 177

Dive into the world of blockchain innovation with Jose from PAPI - the Polkadot API, successor to Polkadot.JS. In this episode, we explore how PAPI is revolutionizing the way developers interact with the Polkadot ecosystem.

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From AI to Blockchain - The Truth Seeker: Dr. Radhakrishna Dasari - Space Monkeys 176

Join us on Space Monkeys as we dive deep into the intersection of blockchain technology & education with Dr. Radhakrishna Dasarir, Web3 Interpreter & Technical Education Lead at the Web3 Foundation.

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Building Smarter Contracts w/ Rust ๐Ÿฆ€ The Pop Network Vision: Exclusive Interview - Space Monkeys 175

Join us on Space Monkeys as we delve deep into the world of RUST development with Peter White and Daan van der Plas, co-founders of Rogue. In this episode, we explore how they're transforming smart contract deployment with Rust, focusing on their project, Pop Network.

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AAG #206 - Perps ๐Ÿค‘

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AAG #205 - Personhood ๐Ÿ‘ฅ

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AAG #204 - Brave ๐Ÿฆ

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AAG #200 - Mobile ๐Ÿ“ฑ

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AAG #203 - Hydration ๐ŸŒŠ

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AAG #202 - Peer ๐Ÿ‘€

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