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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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ForeGate: Redefining the Future Through Insight —The Next-Generation Global Prediction Market Platform Officially Launches

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ForeGate officially announces that Michael Owen, the 2001 Ballon d’Or winner and an English football legend, has joined the platform as its Global Brand Ambassador. As a new-generation global prediction market, ForeGate is committed to enabling broader participation in trends and deeper understanding of the future through collective intelligence and structured judgment mechanisms. Against this backdrop, Owen’s appointment is widely seen as a powerful convergence of legendary spirit and forward-looking decision-making.

During football’s golden era, Owen earned the nickname “the Boy Wonder” through his explosive speed, clinical finishing, and youthful purity. His runs once ignited stadiums across England, and his sprints came to define an age driven by pace. Today, as the football legend enters a new chapter of his life, he once again chases the “wind”—this time not on the pitch, but along a new path shaped by insight and judgment toward the future.

 

About ForeGate

ForeGate is a next-generation global prediction market platform covering sports, esports, politics, crypto markets, economic indicators, and major global events.

With transparency, real-time trends, user co-creation, and collective intelligence as its core pillars, the platform aims to build the most influential prediction ecosystem of the next decade.

From prediction to insight, from judgment to value creation, ForeGate is redefining the relationship between people and the future.

 

Redefining Prediction: From the Information Age to the Insight Age

In the past, prediction belonged to institutions, research teams, or professional investors.

ForeGate’s mission is to transform prediction into an ability accessible to everyone.

Through open event creation, transparent market mechanisms, and the aggregation of collective wisdom, the platform empowers every individual to participate in shaping the future through their own understanding, judgment, and experience—whether in sports outcomes, crypto trends, global politics, economic data, or social developments.

ForeGate believes: the future is not an outcome to be awaited, but a process to be participated in.

Against the backdrop of technological advancement and evolving cognition, prediction is no longer merely a possibility it is becoming a higher-dimensional way of perceiving the world.

 

Transparent Mechanisms That Make the Future Visible

ForeGate’s core competitiveness comes from three fundamental value pillars:

1.An Open and Transparent Market Logic

The platform adopts a structured prediction mechanism in which every event, every judgment, and every outcome is fully open and transparent.

Users can clearly see the logic behind each change instead of being constrained by opaque systems.

2.A Real-Time Pulse of Global Trends

From geopolitical shifts to the live momentum of sports and esports, ForeGate constructs dynamic trend patterns through real-time data. The platform is not a static prediction space—it is a constantly pulsing “future dashboard.”

3.Enhanced Judgment Powered by Collective Intelligence

When thousands of users participate, fragmented information is reorganized, and trends become clearer.

ForeGate enables individual insights to interact with collective intelligence, creating a synergistic effect that significantly elevates accuracy and reference value.

 

More Than a Prediction Platform — A New Layer of Future Infrastructure

ForeGate’s vision goes far beyond the prediction market itself.

As the platform evolves, it will continue to expand across trend analytics, data openness, intelligent user profiling, and institutional application layers—forming a global insight ecosystem that transcends industries, cultures, and borders.

Whether a company seeking early trend signals, media analyzing public sentiment, or an individual trying to understand global developments, ForeGate will become a key index for the future. It is not merely a product—it is an emerging “future infrastructure,” whose significance lies not in revealing results, but in enhancing humanity’s ability to understand what comes next.

 

Starting Today, Everyone Can Have Their Own “Future Perspective”

ForeGate introduces a new way to engage with an increasingly complex world.

It breaks down the long-standing barriers of prediction systems, enabling everyone to express their perspective on the future through their own cognition.

It makes trends tangible, turns judgment into data, and makes the future something that can be discussed, verified, and participated in.

While many platforms remain at the level of information, ForeGate has already moved toward the layers of insight, action, and future-building. This marks a turning point for the era—and the beginning of a future that belongs to everyone.

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Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body: Leading BMW Body Shop in West Los Angeles

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BMW collision repair in West LA – OEM-first repairs, BMW factory-trained technicians, and exceptional customer service from a family-owned shop serving Santa Monica and the Westside since 1972.

Los Angeles, CA, United States, 1st Jan 2026 – Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body, a family-owned collision and paint shop serving West Los Angeles and Santa Monica since 1972, continues to be a trusted choice for BMW drivers who want OEM-quality repairs, clear communication, and craftsmanship that holds up long after the claim is closed.

Located just off the 10 freeway on Olympic Blvd, the shop is known for BMW-focused collision and paint repair, BMW factory-trained technicians, and an “OEM-first” repair philosophy. The long standing auto body repair shop uses OEM parts whenever possible and following manufacturer repair procedures to restore safety and value.

Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body has long been a trusted collision and paint specialist for Santa Monica BMW, and is currently in the process of becoming a BMW North America Certified Collision Center, further reinforcing the shop’s BMW expertise and commitment to factory-correct repairs.

“Accidents are stressful. Our job is to make the repair side of it easy and straightforward,” said Craig Brown, who leads the third-generation family operation. “We walk you through the estimate, keep you updated, and repair your BMW the right way so you feel confident when you get your keys back.”

BMW repair capabilities at Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body include:

  • BMW Collision Repair – From parking-lot scrapes to major collision damage, every repair is planned with safety, precision, and OEM-quality standards as the priority.
  • BMW Auto Body Repair – Panel repair and replacement to restore factory lines, proper gaps, and clean fitment—done the right way, not rushed.
  • BMW Bumper & Fender Repair – Repair or replacement of bumpers and fenders with careful alignment, mounting-point integrity, and seamless refinishing.
  • Frame & Structural / Unibody Repair – Precision measuring and repair supported by specialized equipment, including a Celette bench and spot welder, to help restore BMW structural integrity.
  • Aluminum & Carbon Fiber Repair – Including aluminum body repair and carbon fiber-certified capabilities for BMW components that require specialized handling and processes.
  • Paintwork, Paint Repair & Refinishing – Finished using a PPG paint system with advanced color-matching, including complex three-stage colors and careful blending for a factory-like result.
  • Scratch, Dent & Cosmetic Repair – Cosmetic and panel repairs, with paintless dent repair used when appropriate as part of a larger BMW repair plan.
  • BMW Glass Replacement, Detailing & Polishing – Finishing services to complete the repair and help return the vehicle to pre-accident condition.

A repair process designed to be easier on drivers.

BMW customers also benefit from hands-on support that keeps the process moving:

  • Insurance claim support – The team works with all major insurance companies and handles the process in-house, while reminding drivers they have the right to choose their repair shop.
  • Clear, consistent updates – Customers are typically updated by phone, text, or email throughout the repair.
  • Realistic timelines – Typical turnaround is 4–5 days for minor repairs and 2–3 weeks for major repairs (excluding parts delays).
  • Fair, transparent pricing – Estimates are clearly written and based on what the repair requires—no surprise add-ons and no shortcuts that compromise safety, fit, or finish.
  • Convenient West LA location – Located just off the 10 freeway, the BMW body shop in West Los Angeles is easy to reach from across the Westside and Santa Monica for drop-off, pick-up, and in-person estimates.

For more information or to schedule a free estimate, visit the West Los Angeles BMW body shop at howardbrownandsons.com, call (310) 477-3934, or search “Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body” on Google.

About Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body

Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body is a family-owned collision repair center in West Los Angeles serving Santa Monica and nearby Westside neighborhoods since 1972. Founded by Howard and Mary Brown, the shop remains in the family today, led by their grandson Craig Brown alongside multiple family members and long-time staff. With a strong local presence across the Westside, from Brentwood and Westwood to Culver City and Santa Monica, the team specializes in BMW collision and paint repair, works with all insurance companies, and is known for honest, transparent guidance and OEM-quality workmanship.

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European Scientologists 2025 Civic Action and Relentless Social Impact in over 27 countries

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Throughout 2025, reports published by Scientology Europe documented a broad range of community-focused initiatives carried out by Scientologists and Scientology-linked volunteer groups. Spanning dozens of localities across Western, Central, Eastern and Northern Europe, the year’s reporting highlights sustained engagement in public-interest priorities, including drug-prevention education, human-rights awareness, ethical and civic action, and volunteer-led community support, as well as selected global humanitarian developments followed by European audiences.

Year-end overview brings together dozens of local actions and public events—from Brussels and Vienna to Milan, Prague and Geneva—linked to long-running prevention, education and volunteer programmes.

European Scientologists’ 2025 Civic Year: Drug Education, Human-Rights Literacy and Community Service Across the Continent

BRUSSELS, Belgium — 31 December 2025 — Across Europe, the Church of Scientology civic actions maintains 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. Supported by a central European hub in Brussels serving European institutions and international organizations, this 2025 year-in-review brings together the initiatives reported throughout the year—reflecting an organized, values-driven commitment to strengthening communities, promoting human dignity, and supporting civic responsibility through practical, local action.

Throughout 2025, reports published by Scientology Europe documented a broad range of community-focused initiatives carried out by Scientologists and Scientology-linked volunteer groups. Spanning dozens of localities across Western, Central, Eastern and Northern Europe, the year’s reporting highlights sustained engagement in public-interest priorities, including drug-prevention education, human-rights awareness, ethical and civic action, and volunteer-led community support, as well as selected global humanitarian developments followed by European audiences.

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Many of the initiatives described during the year draw on long-established educational and humanitarian programmes supported by Scientologists. These include Truth About Drugs materials distributed by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World; Youth for Human Rights educational resources based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the Scientology Volunteer Ministers programme, which provides training and tools for addressing everyday and emergency challenges; and The Way to Happiness, a non-religious moral code authored by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, presented as a 21-precept guide used in community and civic settings. Together, these programmes form the practical framework through which local initiatives are organised and delivered.

A year anchored in European civic life

The year opened in Belgium with coverage marking institutional milestones in Brussels, where an anniversary event commemorated five decades of Scientology’s presence in the capital of Europe and fifteen years at Boulevard de Waterloo. The gathering brought together representatives of other faiths and civil-society actors, with Ivan Arjona-Pelado, Scientology’s representative to the European Union institutions and the United Nations, reflecting on the organisation’s history in Belgium and its public-facing social initiatives.

Early-year reporting also recognised volunteer work in Central Europe, highlighted international awareness campaigns addressing human trafficking, and provided a broader institutional overview of Scientology’s global activities entering 2025. Together, these initial reports set the tone for a year focused on continuity, public engagement and structured civic contribution.

Religious freedom, human-rights advocacy and public presence

As the year progressed, reporting reflected sustained engagement with questions of religious freedom, human rights and public participation. Coverage included Scientology’s involvement in international discussions on freedom of belief, the opening of new community facilities in Central Europe designed to serve as local hubs, and advocacy initiatives addressing human rights in the field of mental health through the work of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.

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Additional reports during this period underscored growing public interest and long-term presence in several European countries, alongside charitable and volunteer activities addressing social needs, including Sweden’s recognition milestone and community-facing engagement in Denmark. A commemorative feature marking the birthday of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard situated these activities within the historical context of the movement’s humanitarian emphasis.

Prevention and education as sustained priorities

Drug-prevention outreach and youth education formed one of the most consistent strands of activity throughout 2025. From spring onward, reports described grassroots initiatives engaging young people, parents and educators, including local prevention outreach in Denmark, as well as coordinated national efforts in several countries such as France. These activities ranged from neighbourhood-level distribution of educational materials to larger public campaigns and community events, reflecting a sustained focus on early prevention and informed decision-making.

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Public-space outreach at cultural and sporting events complemented this work, including Brussels-based engagement at public festivals. The year concluded with further reports of street-level prevention initiatives in major European cities, including work in Vienna, illustrating how prevention education continued as an active priority through the final months of the year.

Civic action, ethics and volunteer service in public spaces

Alongside prevention and education, visible community service remained a central feature of the year’s activities. Reports documented coordinated volunteer actions across multiple cities, including multi-city civic initiatives in the Czech Republic, addressing practical needs such as neighbourhood improvement, environmental stewardship and community assistance.

Particular attention was given to initiatives led by Volunteer Ministers and groups distributing The Way to Happiness in public spaces, highlighting ethical guidance and civic responsibility as tools for strengthening public spaces and local cooperation. Activities in Southern and Central Europe, as well as cross-border efforts, illustrated how these initiatives were adapted to local contexts while remaining aligned with shared principles, including Swiss civic action and community events in Lugano.

Human-rights education and international dialogue

Human-rights education constituted a third pillar of the year’s reporting, with recurring references to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as an educational foundation.

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Local events across Europe focused on bringing human-rights principles into schools, associations and community forums, including a continent-wide focus on UDHR education, while international coverage from Geneva connected grassroots education with broader institutional dialogue around Human Rights Day.

Related reporting also addressed freedom of belief and coexistence, including recognition of voices for religious freedom, as well as public reflections on the role of belief in contemporary European societies, including commentary on Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer.

Community life, interfaith moments and international perspectives

Beyond structured programmes, 2025 coverage reflected the everyday community life of Scientologists across Europe. Reports highlighted interfaith greetings and cultural celebrations, seasonal events, national anniversaries and local ceremonies, including a Spain-focused milestone marking 45 years of Scientology’s presence, illustrating how community engagement extended beyond formal initiatives.

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Additional features introduced European audiences to international humanitarian stories and media profiles, including Isabelle Vladoiu’s human-rights profile, Voices for Humanity with Catalina Maldonado, a literacy campaign featured on Voices for Humanity, and a Netherlands-based foundation training youth on media and human rights, underscoring the global dimension of the movement’s social outreach.

In a statement prepared for this year-end overview, Ivan Arjona-Pelado, Scientology’s representative to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, said:

“Across Europe, trust in our communities is built through practical responsibility—helping neighbours, maintaining dignified public spaces, sharing factual prevention education, and ensuring young people understand their rights. These are civic values Europeans recognise, and they are strengthened when citizens act consistently and locally.”

Taken together, the actions documented throughout 2025 demonstrate a clear and continuous contribution by European Scientologists and Scientology-linked volunteers to public-interest priorities, including prevention, education, human rights and community resilience. Rooted in the humanitarian principles articulated by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and aligned with European values of responsibility and solidarity, these initiatives reflect a sustained commitment to strengthening social cohesion, safeguarding human dignity and supporting constructive civic engagement across the continent.

The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present throughout the European continent. Scientology is a contemporary religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard, and its members support a range of community initiatives focused on education, prevention and community betterment. Scientology’s European public-affairs work includes engagement with civil society, international organisations and public institutions, and its recognition as a charitable and bona fide religion continues to grow in a number of jurisdictions.

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