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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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Highst Urology Clinic Advances Male Intimate Health Care with 3rd-Generation Allograft Protocols
Gangnam clinic advances customized male restorative procedures with dual-layer allograft matrices and specialized powder techniques to optimize dermal thickness and natural contouring.
Seoul, South Korea, 23rd Oct 2026 – As medical tourism and patient demand for specialized male healthcare continue to evolve, South Korea’s aesthetic urology sector is increasingly shifting toward advanced, bio-compatible solutions tailored to individual patient anatomy. Highst Urology Clinic, located in Gangnam, Seoul, is at the forefront of this transition, refining surgical protocols through multi-dimensional application techniques.
Rather than relying on standardized, single-material procedures, Highst Urology Clinic has developed its 3rd-Generation “Highst 2X Combination Surgery.” This technique integrates a dual-layer human allograft matrix with specialized allograft powder. Patient requirements for male restorative care vary significantly based on natural tissue elasticity, baseline anatomical contours, and specific aesthetic goals. To address these variations, the clinic offers customized surgical plans designed to achieve structural permanence alongside natural texture.
While conventional dermal grafts typically offer a dermal thickness of 3–5 mm, the clinic’s dual-layer approach achieves an expanded dermal thickness of 6–10 mm. By layering two sheets of specially engineered premium allograft material and applying biological powder to minimize step-off effects at the edges, the surgical team delivers an expected post-operative circumference increase of 4–4.5 cm while preserving natural-looking contours and texture.
“Modern male intimate health procedures require a sophisticated understanding of tissue integration and patient-specific anatomical balance,” stated Dr. Jinmo Koo, Chief Director of Highst Urology Clinic. “By developing 3rd-generation protocols that combine dual human allografts with specialized powder techniques, we can offer safer, highly individualized surgical options that meet elevated patient expectations.”
Highst Urology Clinic continues to refine its clinical techniques and patient-centered strategies, contributing to the growth of specialized male aesthetic care and medical tourism in Gangnam, Seoul.
About Highst Urology Clinic: Highst Urology Clinic is a Seoul-based medical institution specializing in advanced male aesthetic procedures, reconstructive urology, and personalized patient care.
For more information, please visit http://www.highsturo.com
Address: 14F & 15F, 655, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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GOKEN Trader Introduces Weekly Trading Championship to Expand Global Evaluation Infrastructure
Hong Kong-based trading technology provider opens a weekly competitive tournament for global retail traders using TradeLocker infrastructure.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., 23rd Oct 2026 – GOKEN Trader, a Hong Kong-based proprietary trading technology provider operated by Coken Limited, today announced the global expansion of its trading evaluation infrastructure with the launch of the GOKEN Weekly Championship, a recurring trading tournament that awards funded evaluation accounts to top-performing traders every week.
Unlike traditional prop firm evaluations that traders purchase individually, the GOKEN Weekly Championship lets participants enter a global competition for a $15 entry fee. Each entry operates on a continuous 24-hour rolling evaluation cycle within a 7-day competition window with a 3-day minimum trading requirement, and in every round the top 10 finishers receive funded challenge accounts ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 depending on their return performance. All participants also receive a 30% discount coupon toward any evaluation program.
“Most trader funding is built around gatekeeping — expensive evaluations with complicated rules,” said Johnny Pak, founder of GOKEN Trader. “We designed the Championship as a league: a low entry fee, transparent rules published on one page, and a new round every week. If you can trade, you should be able to prove it for the price of a meal, not a month’s rent.”
The platform is built on TradeLocker’s institutional-grade trading infrastructure, used by brokers and proprietary trading firms worldwide. Alongside the tournament, GOKEN Trader offers a full evaluation lineup: a Fast 1-Step $5K evaluation, standard 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations, and an Instant Funding program for experienced traders seeking an immediate funded account. All programs feature clearly published rules — daily loss limits, drawdown terms, minimum trading days, and payout schedules — with no maximum time limits on completing evaluations.
Payout requests are reviewed within 24–48 hours. Funded traders keep 80% of profits, rising to 90% after three consecutive successful payouts. The platform supports forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, with new account credentials issued automatically upon passing each evaluation phase.
Registration is open at www.gokentrader.com, with payment accepted in USDT (TRC-20). Local payment methods across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa are rolling out.
About GOKEN Trader: GOKEN Trader, operated by Coken Limited, is a proprietary trading technology provider headquartered in Hong Kong, offering simulated evaluation programs and funded trading accounts to retail traders worldwide. Its flagship product, the GOKEN Weekly Championship, runs weekly competitive rounds awarding funded accounts to the top 10 traders in each round.
For more information, please visit www.gokentrader.com.
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An Odyssey of Adventure and Courage! Linda Robb Hahn Santoso’s Newly Released Memoir Shares Her Life-Changing Journey to Remote Indonesia
Indonesia, 23rd Oct 2026 – Noteworthy educator and passionate humanitarian volunteer Linda Robb Hahn Santoso has released her memoir, My Heart Didn’t Mean It: A Story of Love and Adventure. The memoir is an inspiring, deeply personal account spanning decades of the author’s exciting life journey. It documents her travels from rural Nebraska to remote Indonesia and is more than a travel journal; it shows how one can find true happiness in the farthest places.
My Heart Didn’t Mean It is a gripping memoir that goes beyond a mere personal narrative, taking readers on a vibrant journey at the intersection of self-transformation and cultural immersion. It offers a glimpse into a life devoted to education, curiosity, and adventure. The author recounts a decades-long journey of stepping out of her comfort zone to explore the planet’s most remote regions, far from the rural Nebraska farm where she was raised. Her international love story is a central theme of the memoir, documenting the unexpected chain of events that transformed an American educator into the wife of an Indonesian explorer and ultimately led her to build a life thousands of miles from the U.S. Drawing on more than 50 years of international adventures, the memoir offers an intimate account of how pursuing unfamiliar places reshapes one’s future.
Linda Robb Hahn Santoso, MA, EdD, is a dedicated educator and traveler who has spent her life teaching young students across the United States and around the world. With a master’s in literature and a PhD in education, she has taught in Nebraska, Kansas, and Indonesia, where she now lives permanently. Beyond the classroom, Linda has traveled to more than 115 countries, both solo and with her husband. Her commitment to cultural preservation has led her to some of the world’s most remote regions.
In addition to her teaching career, Linda has spent many years as a humanitarian volunteer in various parts of Africa, including Ghana, Malawi, Kenya, and Uganda. As a first-time author, she is sharing her unique experiences with the world, showing how traveling to remote places reshaped her life for the better.
Linda Robb Hahn Santoso, MA, EdD, is available for interviews.
Title: My Heart Didn’t Mean It: A Story of Love and Adventure
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