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Unstoppable Domains’ Record-Breaking Hackathon Puts AI and Web3 in the Spotlight

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The largest Unstoppable hackathon in history saw over 1,162 blockchain and AI developers take part, with projects ranging from  chatbots to ad platforms and more than $187k awarded to winners exploring the untapped possibilities of Web3 and AI.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Unstoppable Domains, a pioneer in user-owned digital identity, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, are thrilled to announce their global virtual hackathon for Web3 developers has reached a record-breaking 1,162 participants for the Unstoppable Hackathon. Hosted on Devpost.com, the event harnessed the collaborative power of AWS’s cloud computing capabilities and Unstoppable Domains’ blockchain-based digital identity solutions to tap opportunities within Web3 and AI.

“It’s amazing to see the level of innovation coming from our participants and the overwhelming interest the hackathon brought. It’s a testament to the power of AI and Web3 that so many developers are interested in exploring this intersection of technology,” said Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains. “The creativity and dedication of the developers in this hackathon was truly inspiring.”

This global virtual event highlighted the integration of AWS’s artificial intelligence stack, UD Resolution API, and UD Partner API to enhance the utility of Web3 domains and AWS cloud services. In total, there were 55 innovative project submissions, each pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Unstoppable Domains and AWS technologies.

To recognize the exceptional talent and innovation displayed, a substantial prize pool of $187,000 was awarded across three prestigious categories. The quality of submissions underscores the growing momentum in Web3 and AI.

The list of winners is as follows:

AI-Driven Tooling

First Place: AdToken introduces a novel approach to blockchain advertising with its chain-agnostic, AI-powered platform. This transparent solution caters to both advertisers and affiliates, offering gas-free payments, on-chain reporting, and crowdfunded campaigns to enhance fairness and efficiency in digital advertising.Second Place: Web3-GPT leverages Large Language Models and AI Agents to simplify Unstoppable Domains resolution. This innovative tool employs an intuitive GPT-4 interface that allows users of all skill levels to engage with smart contract development and deployment through natural language prompts.

Resolution & User Experience

First Place: DomainGPT streamlines the user experience within the Unstoppable Domains ecosystem. This Telegram bot streamlines domain-related tasks by allowing users to effortlessly retrieve domain statistics and check availability with simple button clicks.Second Place: Receive.me reimagines digital identity management for the Web3 era. This comprehensive platform allows users to create a centralized digital profile, integrating Web3 naming services and popular social platforms to present a cohesive online presence.Third Place: Chums Chat demonstrates the potential for enhanced security in Web3 communications. This end-to-end encrypted messaging platform connects with the Matrix network to enable secure private and group messaging across various platforms within Web3.

Digital Identity

First Place: All.box revolutionizes the way users create and manage landing pages for tokenized domains. This innovative platform combines user-friendly design tools with generative AI for descriptions and images to enable effortless creation of custom web pages for tokenized .com domains.

“Participating in this hackathon has been an incredible experience,” said Han Zhou, CEO of NameMaxi,  the first place winner. “Not only did it allow us to explore the two areas we are most passionate about – AI and blockchain – but it also exposed the team to an amazing community of developers who are equally passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. A lot of innovation has come out of this hackathon, and I think we’re going to see some powerful solutions get built very soon that combine the skills and knowledge gained from this event.”

The judging panel, comprised of AI and Web3 specialists from AWS such as Brad Feinstein (Head of Web3 – North America), Jean Farmer (Generative AI Solutions Architect, Amazon AGI), and Forrest Colyer (Senior Blockchain Specialist Solutions Architect), in addition to experts from Unstoppable Domains, including Sandy Carter (Chief Operating Officer), Lisa Seacat (Vice President of Engineering), Lisa Wojtaszcyk (Head of Marketing), Andrew Wilkinson (Support and Community Team Manager), and Mike Standing (Community Manager) — evaluating submissions based on five critical factors: Creativity and Innovation, User Experience and Design, Technical Execution and Implementation, Impact and Relevance, and Commercial Viability.

Each of the winning projects showcased novel applications of AWS services and Unstoppable Domains’ APIs, providing impressive user experiences and revealing the potential for real-world impact by combining Web3 and AI technologies.

About Unstoppable Domains

Founded in 2018, Unstoppable Domains is at the forefront of user-owned digital identity, offering onchain domains that provide full ownership and control over digital identities without renewal fees. These domains enable users to replace complex wallet addresses with human-readable names and facilitate seamless interactions across a wide array of apps, wallets, and platforms.

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HUAWEI CONNECT 2024 | Huawei Unveils the Brand-New Xinghe Intelligent Fabric Solution, Powering the AI Era

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, over 300 industry leaders, experts, and scholars gathered for the data center network session themed “Xinghe Intelligent Fabric, Powering the AI Era.” The event featured discussions on the evolution and technological advancements of data center networks. During the session, Arthur Wang, President of Data Center Network Domain at Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, introduced the newly upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Fabric solution. This cutting-edge solution aims to establish a data center network characterized by one map for intelligent operations and maintenance (O&M), one network for diverse computing, and one platform for simplified deployment, providing a robust network infrastructure to support enterprises’ digital and intelligent transformations.

In his keynote speech, Arthur Wang outlined the emerging trends in data center network development. He emphasized that in the AI era, data center networks require both a “brilliant brain” and “resilient bones.” The newly launched Xinghe Intelligent Fabric solution is designed to deliver a powerful network infrastructure tailored for the AI era, featuring:

One Map for Intelligent O&M: Zero Management Concerns

Huawei’s exclusive network digital map enables rapid cross-data center and cross-vendor fault identification within minutes. Additionally, the NetMaster network large model facilitates AI-driven O&M, eliminating manual intervention and ensuring zero management concerns.

One Network for Diverse Computing: Zero Service Interruptions

The Xinghe Intelligent Fabric supports various application scenarios, including intelligent computing, general-purpose computing, and storage. The innovative Network Scale Load Balancing (NSLB) algorithm increases network throughput to 95% and boosts AI training efficiency by over 10%. With the exclusive iReliable three-level fast switchover capability, it achieves sub-millisecond switchover, guaranteeing zero service interruptions.

One Platform for Simplified Deployment: Zero Configuration Errors

By employing digital twins to simulate networks in advance and verify configurations post-deployment, the solution ensures 100% accuracy in network changes. By harnessing network-security convergence capabilities, AI creates an intelligent security matrix to analyze millions of security policies, achieving zero configuration errors.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to collaborate with industry partners to enhance research and innovation in data center networks, promote intelligent upgrades, and create greater value for the industry.

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Cultivating a Culture of Peace: International Day of Peace Statement by Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif

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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2024 /CNW/ — The longing for peace transcends time, geography and religion. Based on justice, human rights and universal values outlined in the UN Charter, a culture of peace brings us all together in our common agenda for humanity. We can only co-exist by aligning ourselves with such a world order.

On today’s International Day of Peace, we call on world leaders to end conflict and embrace a culture of peace as enshrined in the UN Charter and related international law.

As the UN General Assembly outlined in the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace  a quarter of a century ago, this must include: “Respect for life, human rights and fundamental freedoms; the promotion of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation; commitment to peaceful settlement of conflicts; and adherence to freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, pluralism, cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding at all levels of society and among nations.”

Educating for peace starts at home and continues in school through years of education. This takes place during the most formative years of a child learning about their identity, ethics, values, conscience, courage and compassion. Wherever there has been a failure in imparting on children the imperative for peace, the world is turned upside down. This is a global failure with no geographical boundaries.

Today, we live in a world of unprecedented violence, armed conflict and chaos. All the genuine and heartfelt commitments made in 1945 in the UN Charter seem to be fading away. Children and adolescents are the most vulnerable, the least protected, and the most impacted. They bear the brunt. 

Global conflicts killed three times as many children in 2023 than in the previous year, according to the United Nations. The number of forcibly displaced people reached an unprecedented 120 million in May 2024.

“In 2023, the United Nations verified a record 32,990 grave violations against 22,557 children in 26 conflict zones, a 35% increase from the previous year,” according to recent analysis by the UN.

We can end these violations and invest in a constructive co-existence globally. We can use our resources for education, rather than for wars. In classrooms around the world, girls and boys who have withstood the wrath of war can rebuild their hopes and their lives. Cultivating a culture of peace is possible. The financial resources exist. The choice as to how we use them is ours.

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Niutech at the Forefront: U.S.-China Circular Economy Forum Tackles “White Pollution”

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BEIJING, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 6, 2024, the inaugural U.S.-China Circular Economy Cooperation Forum was held in Beijing. The forum, guided by the U.S.-China Climate Action Working Group Circular Economy Task Force, was co-organized by the China Circular Economy Association and the US-China Business Council. The forum brought together approximately 460 distinguished guests from the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Market Regulation, the US State Department, the US Department of Energy and other government departments, as well as industry experts, business representatives and scientific research institutions of the two countries. As the domestic leader in continuous pyrolysis technology, Niutech was invited by the China Circular Economy Association to attend the forum and gave an insightful speech on the topic of waste plastic recycling, and the issues of ‘white pollution’ that can result from it.

Enhancing Quality and Efficiency in the Circular Economy with Innovative Forces

The forum was strategically designed to advance the goals outlined in the U.S.-China “The Sunnylands Statement on Enhancing Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis” (hereinafter referred to as the Sunnylands Statement). It aimed to create a collaborative platform for the business community, social organizations, and research institutions from both countries to foster exchanges and drive tangible cooperation in the circular economy.  

Zhao Chenxin, Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on International Climate Policy, Liu Zhenmin, China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Affairs, Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China, and Xie Zhenhua, former Special Envoy for Climate Change Affairs of China, attended the opening ceremony of the Forum and delivered a speech, and Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., made a video message. Deputy Director Zhao Chenxin said that addressing climate change is a common cause for all mankind and cannot be separated from the cooperation between the two global forces, China and the United States.

The China-US Circular Economy Cooperation Forum, held as an initiative to implement the Sunnylands Statement, marked another significant milestone in China-US cooperation on the circular economy. This collaboration is crucial for both nations as they join forces to tackle the climate crisis. On the afternoon of September 6, the forum organized four parallel meetings, where representatives engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics such as using the recycling economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promoting the application of recycled materials, addressing plastic pollution and enhancing recycling, and increasing the recycling value of waste in the context of new industries and consumption patterns.

Niutech: International Experts on Continuous Pyrolysis Technology and Pioneers in solving the global “white pollution” problem

Globally, hundreds of millions of tons of waste plastics are generated annually, yet only about 30% undergo recycling. Traditional physical methods are typically limited to high-value, single-category, and relatively clean waste plastics. However, repeated recycling can degrade the quality of the plastics. Chemical recycling, on the other hand, offers a transformative approach by converting waste plastics into high-value products or fuels through chemical processes, thus overcoming the limitations of physical recycling.

Pyrolysis technology, a cornerstone of chemical recycling, addresses the challenges associated with the material recycling of waste plastics. It is adept at processing various types of low-value, mixed, and contaminated waste plastics. The products of pyrolysis can be further processed to manufacture new plastics, achieving a closed-loop system where waste plastics are repurposed into high-value new plastics. This not only retains the material’s utility at a high level but also converts “white pollution” into a “white oil field,” signifying a major shift in the management and valorization of plastic waste.

At the forum, as the international expert in continuous pyrolysis technology, the corporate representative of Niutech shared the cases of waste plastic chemical recycling projects deployed with international giants BASF and Quantafuel in Denmark, Thailand and other countries. Niutech has developed its own pyrolysis technology and equipment, which they fully own the intellectual property rights to. This technology enables the transformation of low-value, mixed, and contaminated waste plastics—including various polymers such as PP, PE, PS, ABS—into high-quality fuel oil.  

The fuel oil derived from this process can undergo further refining into naphtha, a critical raw material in the production of new plastics. This advanced recycling process not only diverts plastics from landfills and the environment but also contributes to a circular economy by turning waste into a valuable resource.

In the future, Niutech will continue to champion the principle of “green, recycling and low-carbon” waste plastics pyrolysis. Armed with advanced technology, reliable equipment, abundant high-value solutions and proven experience, Niutech is committed to enhancing communication and cooperation with domestic and foreign partners. Together, they will drive forward the chemical recycling of waste plastics and the sustainable development of the global waste plastics recycling industry.

 

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