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The importance of sustainability: Why eco-friendly blockchains are the future
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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A Pop of “Healing Purple” Lights Up the Spa Castle TX Grand Opening: PINSPARK Launches a Versatile Wellness Fashion Trend
New York, USA / Timesnewswire / 15 September 2026 – When activewear meets the healing power of spa, an experience of quiet-luxury athleisure aesthetics unfolds at Spa Castle TX in Texas. In September, the U.S. activewear trend is shifting toward a full-scenario healthy lifestyle. PINSPARK appeared at the Spa Castle TX grand opening event with its signature activewear set, using immersive try-ons to break down the boundary between professional fitness and everyday leisure, extending the ease of the yoga studio into more moments of life.
A Touch of Lilac Becomes the Visual Focal Point
Stepping into the Spa Castle TX event, the PINSPARK purple activewear set available for try-on became the center of attention. With romantic, healing lilac as its main tone, the set is gentle and fresh, echoing urban women’s desire for relaxation. It breaks away from the dull colors of traditional workout wear: it can be worn as professional attire for yoga class, styled with a jacket for going straight out, or worn lightly and pressure-free during spa breaks—true versatility in one set.
Professional Fabric and Fit Make Every Stretch Feel Effortless
The top sports bra is made from a lightweight, high-stretch blend featuring 75% nylon, making it light and breathable. The high neckline and U-shaped open back design accentuate elegant back lines, while built-in removable pads fit A to D cups, allowing every stretch in Pilates and meditation to feel free and easy.
The bottom is paired with 2-in-1 high-waisted running shorts. The four-way stretch fabric, made of 92% polyester and 8% spandex, delivers a buttery-soft, second-skin feel. The 3-inch-wide high waistband and high side slits create a seamless, flattering effect around the waist and abdomen while visually elongating the legs. Built-in liner shorts and side pockets keep your phone and keys within reach, making a stroll by the spa pool or a light outing look effortlessly stylish.
From Yoga to Spa: Versatile Dressing for All Scenarios
In the warm, healing atmosphere of Spa Castle TX, guests touched the fabrics firsthand and felt their skin-friendly, dry-touch comfort. They also saw how PINSPARK blends professional athletic performance with soft fashion aesthetics. Comfort and good looks don’t have to be an either-or choice; a healthy lifestyle can begin with an outfit that is within easy reach. Whether for yoga stretching, jogging, or leisurely strolling at the spa, this lilac set adapts effortlessly, making it a choice in contemporary women’s activewear wardrobes that offers both atmosphere and practicality.
Say goodbye to dullness and embrace healing. This September, let PINSPARK write an elegant footnote for your healthy lifestyle. No need for a high budget—log in to PINSPARK’s official online store and wear this ease and freedom into your everyday life.
PINSPARK
Charlotte Liu
New York, US
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New York, USA / Timesnewswire / September 14, 2026 – At the high-energy kickoff of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2026, leading loungewear and sleepwear brand EKOUAER joined forces with top fashion creators and industry insiders to celebrate the intersection of daily comfort and elevated style.
As one of the featured brand partners at this year’s annual NYFW Kickoff Event, EKOUAER highlighted its signature blend of ultra-soft fabrics and trend-forward loungewear silhouettes. A major highlight of the brand’s showcase was the featured Vanessa Hudgens Picks, offering attendees a firsthand look at the versatile, effortless designs worn and loved by the actress.
The exclusive event brought together 306 high-profile attendees, including top digital creators, celebrities, and fashion media personalities. Among the standout guests in attendance were V-VIP digital icons and celebrities, including Mackenzie Ziegler (@kenzie), global fashion influencer Leonie Hanne (@leoniehanne), trendsetter Chase Hudson (@huddy), and actress Chloé Lukasiak (@chloelukasiak).
The showcase resonated strongly with the modern, multi-faceted lifestyle reflected in the collection. Speaking on the design philosophy behind her wardrobe essentials, Vanessa Hudgens shared:
“Becoming a mom has definitely made me appreciate versatility even more. I want pieces that are comfortable and easy for everyday life, but that I can dress up and still feel really good in. For me, it’s about finding that sweet spot where you feel comfortable but still put together.”
The event generated exceptional global visibility across social channels, garnering over 1 billion total impressions and delivering an estimated Earned Media Value (EMV) exceeding $8 million.
“Fashion should empower people to feel good and live comfortably,” said an EKOUAER brand representative. “Connecting with such an incredible group of creators and taste-makers in New York allowed us to showcase how EKOUAER elevates everyday loungewear into a stylish lifestyle essential.”
EKOUAER
Dana Li
New York, US
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BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live
London, United Kingdom, September 16th, 2026, Chainwire
New developments extend BASIS across real-world asset and AI-native infrastructure while introducing automated reward restaking for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG participants
BASIS, the institutional-grade crypto yield and staking platform built on market-neutral execution infrastructure, is continuing to expand its institutional footprint with three new developments: an ecosystem partnership with XDC Network, a collaboration with Zypher DAO, and em-dash (Auto Earn an automated) reward restaking feature now live for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG participants.
Yield Infrastructure Meets Real-World Financial Infrastructure
BASIS and XDC Network have announced a new partnership exploring opportunities at the intersection of crypto yield, real-world assets (RWAs), and the broader on-chain economy. XDC Network is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain powering payments, trade finance, and real-world asset solutions.
By combining BASIS’s market-neutral yield and staking infrastructure with XDC Network’s high-throughput, enterprise-oriented blockchain, the two teams are exploring how disciplined yield execution can connect with real-world financial infrastructure from tokenized assets to trade-finance ecosystems.
Verifiable AI Meets Market-Neutral Yield
BASIS has also entered into a collaboration with Zypher DAO (Zypher Network), an AI and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) powered Web4 ecosystem building AI-native blockchain infrastructure and intelligent digital economies.
The collaboration brings together Zypher’s verifiable AI and ZK capabilities with BASIS’s market-neutral yield infrastructure, with both teams exploring new possibilities across intelligent finance, verifiable execution, and on-chain asset management.
Auto Earn Automates Reward Restaking
Separately, BASIS has launched Auto Earn, an automated process that restakes eligible unclaimed staking rewards into a user’s existing position every Monday at 00:00 UTC.
Auto Earn touches accrued-but-unclaimed rewards only. It does not create a new position, add a new lock-up, reset the lock-up timer, or change the original maturity date or booster schedule. The feature is enabled by default, and users can turn it off or back on at any time in account settings. Full documentation is available at docs.basis.pro/economics-and-rewards/auto-earn.
About BASIS
BASIS is an institutional-grade crypto yield and staking platform for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG, where participants can earn rewards by staking their assets on basis.pro with rates following the platform’s live Dynamic Reward Rate (DRR), which varies with market conditions and is not fixed or guaranteed. The platform executes market-neutral strategies designed to reduce directional exposure, with capital-preservation controls including risk constraints and circuit breakers embedded across its execution and operating framework. BASIS is operated by BASIS DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD, a Seychelles-registered IBC (LEI: 254900IX2F2KCWNSSS64), under ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certified management systems, with execution research, systems modeling, and risk design contributed by Base58 Labs, a London-based independent research and engineering institution.
About XDC Network
XDC Network is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain powering payments, trade finance, and real-world asset solutions.
About Zypher Network (ZDAO)
Zypher Network (ZDAO) is an AI and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) powered Web4 ecosystem building the next generation of AI-native blockchain infrastructure and intelligent digital economies.
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BASIS
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