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The importance of sustainability: Why eco-friendly blockchains are the future

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As more and more decentralized applications (DApps), such as GameFi, DeFi, NFTs, and more, are being developed, heated discussions about the environmental impact of blockchain and cryptocurrency have reignited once more. Especially after China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency mining activities, public debates about blockchain and crypto-related energy consumption rates have reached a climax.

Proof of Work’s environmental impact

Since the birth of Bitcoin, the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism has always been fundamental to the security of blockchain networks. This consensus is reached through computing power, commonly referred to as hash rate.

Over time as blockchain technology is being adopted by the world, the energy consumption rate of the entire blockchain network has skyrocketed, leading to significant environmental costs. The University of Cambridge estimates that Bitcoin mining consumes about 130 TWh per year, accounting for about 0.1% of the world’s total primary energy consumption.

As far as DApp development is concerned, energy consumption-related environmental issues are mostly derived from Ethereum mining, since Ethereum is a PoW blockchain with the largest ecosystem full of projects in varying sizes. With the recent London hard fork, the transition to Ethereum 2.0-a complete Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain, will be completed as early as 2022. As a result, the current energy consumption per transaction on Ethereum is about 35 kWh, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of a single person in developing countries for 3 days.

The true cost of DApp transactions

While mass crypto adoption is happening around the world, DApps and their applicability will eventually catch up. New projects such as wealth management applications, lending platforms, decentralized exchanges (DEX), NFT-inspired metaverses, and more, that are gradually taking over social media and our lives are the ultimate proof. If you have been paying attention to what’s happening around you, the crypto community’s passion and loyalty towards decentralized, immutable technology are clearly reflected in the real world.

That is certainly good news for crypto enthusiasts, but for the environment, it’s an entirely different story. Take NFTs for example. Memo Atken, a digital artist and engineer, estimates that the true cost of an NFT is much higher than a typical energy consumption of a transaction on Ethereum (35 kWh). He believes that NFT-related transactions will cost much more because all NFTs have to be minted and exchanged multiple times on the blockchain.

He is certainly correct. In fact, an NFT’s creation and distribution do not only consist of a simple mint and sale process. There will be many subsequent transactions made by collectors and traders, which makes the average carbon footprint of each NFT close to 340kWh (an average of 211 kg of CO2), equivalent to a single person’s energy consumption in a developed country for more than a month.

Why eco-friendly blockchains are favored by developers

In early 2021, several public blockchains underwent considerable ecosystem expansion, such as ThunderCore, Solana, Polkadot, and Binance Smart Chain. These blockchains’ ecosystems are in full bloom, as decentralized projects like DAOs, Oracles, Token Bridges, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain games, and more, are being deployed consistently. There are many reasons for the expansion of these networks, but one thing they all have in common is that none of them utilize a PoW consensus mechanism (meaning zero physical mining facilities are used). Instead, novel mechanisms, such as PoS, that allow on-chain staking and other models to replace PoW are applied.

Among them, the ThunderCore blockchain uses the state-of-the-art PoS consensus mechanism, PaLa, which not only solves the “scalability trilemma”, but also supports the chain’s entire ecosystem with cheap renewable energy. ThunderCore is an eco-friendly public blockchain, and its CO2 emissions, resulting from on-chain transactions, are reduced by more than 10,000x. For example, its block creation does not require the support of large amounts of energy resources like Bitcoin and Ethereum do. ThunderCore is also EVM compatible, which allows the rapid migration and deployment of Ethereum projects. With low gas fees (<$0.00001), sub-second confirmations, and 4,000+ TPS, ThunderCore has become a platform favored by developers from the world over.

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Ron Bensimon Announces Integration of Centralized Processing Architecture to Scale Chemical-Free Mining Operations

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Paris, France, April 30th, 2026 Ron Bensimon, a global macro strategist and founder of the Ron Bensimon Community, today announced the successful integration of a new Centralized Processing Architecture across his international mining operations. This technical advancement is designed to maximize mineral recovery through multi-stage physical separation, completely eliminating the need for toxic chemicals in the diamond and gold supply chains.

The move marks a significant shift toward a “localized economic loop” model, where advanced resource extraction is directly tethered to civil infrastructure development. By operating and hiring locally, the initiative ensures that the value generated from natural resources is immediately reinvested into high-impact humanitarian projects.

“Our goal is to redefine the standard of precious resources by turning natural wealth into human potential,” said Ron Bensimon. “With this new processing architecture, we are proving that large-scale extraction can be 100% chemical-free while simultaneously funding the construction of advanced medical clinics and modern educational centers in rural landscapes.”

Technical and Humanitarian Milestones of the 2026 Roadmap:

Processing Architecture: Implementation of multi-stage physical separation systems that replace cyanide and mercury with purpose-configured, eco-friendly equipment.

Civil Infrastructure Funding: A dedicated percentage of operational revenue is now being funneled into the construction of state-of-the-art medical facilities in West Africa.

Logistical Response: Expansion of purpose-configured operations across remote regions, including Alaska, the United States, and Africa, to ensure ethical standards are maintained regardless of geography.

The Ron Bensimon Community Model is being positioned as a benchmark for “Humanitarian Mining,” where the legacy of extraction is community elevation rather than environmental depletion. As global demand for traceable and ethical assets grows, this framework provides a transparent roadmap for the future of responsible luxury.

About Ron Bensimon Community:

The Community is a community-first mining philosophy that integrates social, economic, and environmental development into the precious metals and diamond industry. Led by global strategist Ron Bensimon, the initiative focuses on chemical-free extraction and the funding of critical civil infrastructure.

For more information on global operations and humanitarian impact, visit https://ronbensimon.org/

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Excent Capital Upgrades Its Proprietary Platform with New Chart Tools and MAM Enhancements

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Mahe, Seychelles – 30/04/2026 – (SeaPRwire) Excent Capital, the global multi-asset trading platform that builds and owns its technology, announces a major update to its platform. The release introduces a redesigned chart, new tools, drawing instruments, on-chart position management, and improved MAM capabilities.

Built Different, Delivered Faster

In an industry where most brokers rely on white-label solutions and third-party platforms, Excent Capital has taken a different path. The company develops its platform internally, maintaining direct control over performance, execution quality, and product evolution.

That structure allows the team to move faster, releasing features frequently, responding directly to partner feedback, and refining the trading experience. This update reflects that approach in practice.

A Smarter, More Capable Chart

The redesigned layout introduces a new side toolbar with streamlined access to Fibonacci tools, drawing instruments, and zoom controls. Navigation has also been refined, with gestures such as pinch-to-zoom, drag movement, and vertical swipe to adjust candle height, allowing traders to move through price action with greater precision.

New drawing tools have been integrated directly into the chart, including circles for marking key zones, trend lines across price action, text labels, and a date/price range tool that measures movement across both time and price. A five-wave pattern tool has also been added, enabling traders to map Elliott Wave structures more efficiently.

The Fibonacci retracement tool has been updated with improved precision and expanded visual customisation across both desktop and mobile.

Positions Managed Directly on the Chart

Open positions are now displayed directly on the chart at their entry price, with profit and loss, lot size, and spread cost visible in real time.

From the same view, traders can set Take Profit and Stop Loss levels or close positions without navigating away. The result is a more integrated workflow, where analysis and execution coexist within a single interface.

A Consolidated Mobile Portfolio View

Mobile users now have access to a unified Portfolio view, bringing positions and orders into a single dedicated space.

Orders are organised by status, with count indicators and collapsible groupings, while the full account history remains easily accessible. The update aligns the mobile experience more closely with the desktop environment, reducing friction between devices.

Expanded MAM Capabilities

Excent Capital’s MAM Account is designed for synchronised execution across all linked Echo accounts.

With this update, users gain access to a full position breakdown for each master trade, including detailed metrics, linked sub-positions, and direct actions such as closing or hedging from a single panel.

Echo Finance has also been integrated into a dedicated Dashboard section, where users can monitor aggregated transactions, review linked positions, and access detailed information for each connected account.

Made For Traders, By Traders

Behind the platform is a dedicated support team with direct knowledge of the product. The proximity between development and support allows for faster resolution, clearer communication, and continuous iteration based on real user interaction. Traders operate across FX, equities, indices, commodities, cryptos and ETFs within a single environment designed for consistency and reliability.

Excent Capital continues to expand its platform and infrastructure, with new products and markets already in development.

Create the free demo account and explore the platform: https://excent.capital/

About Excent Capital

Excent Capital Ltd. develops and maintains its own proprietary trading technology, giving clients direct access to a platform built and controlled entirely in-house. With five years of sustained growth and a presence across multiple regions, the company has established itself as a reliable and innovative force in the trading industry. Excent Capital continues to scale its platform while maintaining full control over its infrastructure, technology, and service delivery, ensuring that performance, security, and client experience remain at the highest standard.

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Email: support@excent.capital

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Scientology Communities Across Europe Highlight Civic Responsibility and EU Values

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Churches and missions across the continent continue local initiatives in drug prevention, human rights education, moral education and volunteer service, linking social betterment work with European principles of dignity, freedom, equality and respect for human rights.

BRUSSELS, Belgium — 30 April 2026 — Scientologists, churches and missions across Europe are continuing a wide range of community-based initiatives that contribute to public life through education, prevention and practical service. From drug-prevention campaigns and human rights education to volunteer assistance and neighbourhood-level projects, these activities reflect a longstanding commitment by Scientology communities to civic responsibility and to values widely recognised across the European project.

Scientology Communities Across Europe Highlight Civic Responsibility and EU Values

The activities are carried out by Church of Scientology churches, missions and groups in Europe, as well as by individual Scientologists and volunteers in cities and towns throughout the continent. While each initiative responds to local circumstances, they share a common purpose: helping people understand their rights, make informed choices, strengthen ethical responsibility and support their communities.

Europe’s founding values, expressed in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, include respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and human rights. Scientology communities in Europe see these principles not as abstract concepts, but as responsibilities that can be reflected in daily social action, community education and practical help.

This approach has also been reinforced through the Church’s educational initiative “Europe’s Values, Your Rights”, a plain-language campaign presented by the European Office of the Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights. The initiative explains key European protections, including the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights, using official EU and Council of Europe sources. Its purpose is educational: to help young adults and the wider public better understand the rights and civic principles that shape democratic life in Europe.

Among the best-known social betterment initiatives supported by Scientologists is Foundation for a Drug-Free World, whose “Truth About Drugs” materials are used by volunteers and community groups to provide factual information on drugs and their consequences. Across Europe, these activities have included awareness events, booklet distribution, school and neighbourhood outreach, and cooperation with local associations seeking to strengthen prevention among young people and families.

Another major area of work is human rights education. Through Youth for Human Rights and related educational activities, Scientology-supported volunteers promote awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, particularly among young people. The programme seeks to make human rights understandable in practical terms, encouraging respect for others, rejection of discrimination and recognition of the dignity of every person.

The Church’s social betterment work also includes The Way to Happiness, a non-religious moral education guide written by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Used in community settings by volunteers and partner groups, it presents common-sense principles such as respecting others, safeguarding children, being trustworthy and seeking to live honestly. In European contexts, these activities are often presented as contributions to social cohesion, personal responsibility and peaceful coexistence.

Volunteer Ministers, another international humanitarian programme inspired by L. Ron Hubbard’s writings, have also been active in Europe in response to community needs. Their activities have included assistance during emergencies, support for local clean-up efforts, logistical help at community events and practical aid where requested. The programme is based on the idea that individuals can be trained to offer help in moments of confusion, stress or difficulty.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, said the work reflects a practical understanding of European civic life.

“European values are strengthened when citizens take responsibility for the wellbeing of their communities,” said Arjona. “For Scientologists, respect for human dignity, freedom of conscience, education and service are not slogans. They are principles that should be visible in neighbourhoods, schools, families and public spaces. Our churches and missions work to contribute to that shared civic culture through prevention, human rights education and practical help.”

The Church of Scientology was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 20th century and has developed a range of humanitarian and social betterment initiatives that are today carried out by Scientologists and affiliated groups in many countries. In Europe, these initiatives are adapted to local needs and legal frameworks, while remaining connected to broader international campaigns in drug prevention, human rights awareness, literacy, moral education and volunteer service.

Church representatives present these activities as contributions to the wider fabric of community life, where religious and non-religious actors alike can support public welfare within democratic societies. The initiatives are not intended to replace the role of public institutions, civil society organisations or families, but to add practical support through voluntary action and education.

Across Europe, churches and missions have increasingly worked in local settings where cooperation, dialogue and practical service are essential. In some places, volunteers support youth education; in others, they take part in neighbourhood-level prevention campaigns, interfaith initiatives, cultural events or emergency assistance. The common thread is the view that freedom of religion or belief carries with it a responsibility to contribute constructively to society.

This approach also reflects the European understanding that pluralism is not limited to tolerance, but includes the active participation of diverse communities in public life. Scientologists, like members of other religious and philosophical traditions, contribute to that pluralism through their own beliefs, institutions and voluntary activities.

Arjona added that European democracy benefits when communities are judged by their actions and their contribution to the common good.

“In Europe, freedom of religion or belief is inseparable from respect for others,” he said. “Our experience is that communities become stronger when people are educated, when young people are helped to avoid drugs, when human rights are understood, and when citizens are encouraged to take responsibility for their environment and for one another.”

The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.

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