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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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Forget boring lessons. The EduFi era has arrived—gamifying your knowledge is now a direct path to owning valuable crypto assets.
For years, we’ve accepted two harsh truths: learning crypto is difficult and tedious, and AI giants vacuum up our intellectual data for free.
What if we could reverse both?
What if every minute you spent learning—every market analysis you shared—not only made you smarter but also earned you rewards in Bitcoin BTC?
This isn’t a far-fetched promise. This is the reality SiliX is building.
1. Gamify Your Learning Journey
SiliX isn’t a course. It’s a game.
Instead of dry documents, SiliX introduces NFT AI Brains—unique AI entities that serve as your digital allies, not just assets. You don’t “learn”—you “quest.” You don’t “mine”—you “train” your AI brain, leveling up its IQ (analytical intelligence) and EQ (emotional intelligence).
As the SiliX website describes, this is the perfect fusion of “GameFi Education Flow.” The complex journey of learning crypto, DeFi, and trading has been gamified, transforming the mundane into an immersive, role-playing experience.
2. Proof-of-Learning (PoL): The “Source Code” of Fairness
What makes this game different from thousands of others? The engine inside: Proof-of-Learning PoL.
If Proof-of-Work uses computational power, Proof-of-Learning uses intellectual power.
This breakthrough consensus mechanism does one thing: validates and “tokenizes” your knowledge. Every time you complete a quest or “teach” your AI
a market analysis, PoL validates that effort, encrypts it, and records it as immutable cryptographic proof on the SiliX Hyperchain.
PoL turns your “play” into a valuable asset. It ensures every contribution is recognized and rewarded.
3. Harvest Your AI Brain: The Knowledge Economy in Full Bloom
Here’s the most exciting part. When your NFT AI Brain is trained and becomes smarter, what does it do?
It automatically “mines” (or “harvests”) Crypto Boxes for you—every single day.
This “mining” power doesn’t come from expensive hardware. It comes directly from the intelligence you’ve cultivated in your AI (represented by its Level, IQ, and EQ stats). The smarter your AI, the greater your reward.
These aren’t symbolic tokens. The Crypto Boxes contain top-tier crypto assets: BTC, ETH, BNB, and SOL.
This is the Knowledge Economy SiliX is building—a perfect economic loop:
You Contribute Knowledge User Contribution): You play, learn, and “teach” your AI.
- You Receive Valuable Rewards AI Rewards): You harvest earnings in top-tier coins.
SiliX is rewriting the history of the AI and Blockchain era. They aren’t just creating an AI assistant—they’re creating an ecosystem where users, not corporations, finally hold the value of data.
The future of education and AI is here. And it’s a game you’ll definitely want to play.
Ready to experience it for yourself?
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Children from “Truth About Drugs Denmark” lead major cannabis awareness effort as national youth drug use continues to decline
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (November 2025) – A new generation of young volunteers in Denmark is taking the lead in the fight against drug abuse. In 2025, children and teens affiliated with Truth About Drugs Denmark have engaged more than 500 local shopkeepers in Copenhagen to display and distribute The Truth About Drugs educational booklets. This initiative is the latest in a decades-long campaign supported by the Church of Scientology to promote drug-free living across the country.
Youth-Led Street Outreach Turns Shops into Education Points
Teams of young volunteers – aged 10 to 20 – have canvassed neighborhoods throughout Copenhagen, approaching businesses with a simple message: make factual information about drugs easily available to the public. More than 500 businesses have since agreed to participate by placing booklets at checkout counters and engaging customers in conversations about substance use.
Giulia, a public affairs advisor supporting the volunteers, described their impact: “They are showing adults that they care about our future—and that they are taking responsibility for it.”
The materials, developed by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, are secular and fact-based, covering the effects of drugs such as cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine, and alcohol. The campaign’s goal is to help people make informed decisions. One teenage volunteer explained: “This is about saving lives, not religion. We want people to know what drugs really do.”
Youth Cannabis Use Down Sharply in Denmark
The campaign coincides with encouraging national data: cannabis use among Danish youth has dropped significantly over the past decade. According to a November 2025 report by Center for Rusmiddelforskning (Danish Center for Drug Research), cannabis use among 15–25-year-olds has fallen from 44% in 2014 to 31.6% in 2025. Among young men, the drop is even steeper—from 51% to 34%.
A key reason? “There is simply more awareness and caution today,” said researcher Kirsten Frederiksen in a DR article. “The risk appetite isn’t as high as it used to be.”
Researchers cited broad dissemination of drug education materials as a contributing factor to this shift, suggesting that prevention campaigns are effectively reaching their audience. These findings support the relevance of grassroots efforts like the Copenhagen outreach.
A Longstanding Scientology-Supported Effort
This youth-led project builds on more than 30 years of drug education efforts by the Church of Scientology in Denmark. Since 1991, Scientology volunteers have distributed Truth About Drugs materials at major events, including the Copenhagen Marathon and the Royal Run, as well as in public spaces such as Strøget.
The campaign reflects the views of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, who wrote that “the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs.” Inspired by this principle, the Church has supported drug education projects in over 200 cities worldwide through its partnership with the Foundation for a Drug-Free World.
“They Are Already Changing the World”
European institutions increasingly recognize the value of youth-led prevention. Ivan Arjona, the Church of Scientology’s representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe, and United Nations, emphasized the broader relevance of this campaign:
“Meaningful youth participation isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a blueprint for building resilient communities — one booklet and one conversation at a time. These young people are not waiting for permission to change the world… They are already doing it.”
By turning local shops into knowledge centers and empowering young voices, the campaign demonstrates how community engagement and evidence-based education can reshape attitudes and behavior—without stigma or coercion.
About the Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology and its affiliated missions, groups, and members are active across the European continent. It continues to be recognized in multiple countries as a charitable and bona fide religion. Inspired by the humanitarian legacy of L. Ron Hubbard, the Church is committed to long-term education, prevention, and community betterment initiatives, particularly in the fields of drug prevention, human rights, and moral values education.
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Pollo AI launches the next-gen AI video editor — Pollo 2.0, enabling video creators to extend videos, add ambient soundscapes with lightning-fast speed.
Singapore, 14th Nov 2025 – Pollo AI, a leading innovator in AI-driven creative solutions, announced the official launch of Pollo 2.0, its next-generation AI video model designed to revolutionize how creators, marketers, and businesses produce and enhance videos.
Building on the success of previous video generation models, Pollo 2.0 delivers unprecedented speed, flexibility, and sound integration — while maintaining the most competitive pricing in the AI video industry. With this release, Pollo AI aims to make professional-grade video creation accessible to everyone, from individual content creators to enterprise-level teams.
Redefining AI Video Creation
Pollo 2.0 represents a significant step forward in the evolution of AI-powered video generation. The upgraded model enables users to generate and edit high-quality videos up to 10 seconds long, now featuring synchronized audio, sound effects (SFX), and background music — a first for the Pollo AI video suite.
Whether uploading an image or starting from a text prompt, creators can now seamlessly transform and extend their videos with natural motion, fluid transitions, and immersive sound — all generated automatically through AI. This combination allows creators to produce professional-looking content without prior video editing experience, saving time and effort while maintaining creative control.
What’s New in Pollo 2.0
Pro-Level AI Video, Entry-Level Price
Pollo 2.0 combines professional-grade performance with exceptional affordability, allowing independent creators and small teams to produce premium visuals once limited to large studios.
Sound, Music & SFX Integration
Pollo 2.0 introduces a built-in intelligent audio system that automatically generates sound according to the motion. Users can generate realistic environmental soundscapes, cinematic music, and natural sound effects — creating videos that look and sound professional without manual editing.
Video Extension & Flexibility
With the generated works, users can freely extend videos by 1–7 seconds, giving them full control over the final duration. This flexibility supports dynamic storytelling, customizable pacing, and greater creative freedom, catering to a variety of content formats — from social media shorts to marketing campaigns.
Lightning-Fast Processing
Pollo 2.0 reduces rendering times without compromising visual or audio quality. The new architecture minimizes latency, ensuring creators can move from concept to final work within seconds, making fast content production possible for any workflow.
Excellent Consistency Throughout Videos
Users can generate consistent character videos — the character stays the same throughout different videos. No matter how the background or other elements change, the chosen subject remains unchanged.
Industry Context and Market Momentum
The launch of Pollo 2.0 comes amid an accelerating global demand for AI-generated video content. From marketing campaigns and social media storytelling to entertainment, creators are increasingly seeking faster and more cost-effective production tools.
Facing the increasingly fierce competition, Pollo AI differentiates itself through practical accessibility, affordability, and cross-platform usability(both on Web and APP). This approach positions Pollo 2.0 as a versatile, user-first model capable of meeting diverse creative needs in the fast-growing AI video ecosystem.
Simplicity Meets Power
Pollo 2.0 keeps the creative process simple and accessible. Users can transform their ideas to reality with three steps:
- Upload your image or start with a text prompt.
- Choose your desired length and enable “Generate audio”.
- Generate and download your finished video in seconds.
No complex tools. No steep learning curve. Just click and create.
A Word from the Team
“With Pollo 2.0, we’re not just speeding up video creation — we’re expanding what’s possible,” said Chief Product Officer at Pollo AI. “For the first time, creators can produce dynamic, full-sound videos in seconds, at a price that makes professional AI video production truly accessible.”
Availability
Pollo 2.0 is available now on both Web and APP. For a limited time, early adopters can enjoy exclusive pricing and priority access to the above-mentioned video features.
About Pollo AI
Pollo AI is an all-in-one AI image & video generation platform empowering global creators to generate professional visuals and videos with ease. From AI avatars and viral shorts to continually updated effects, Pollo AI integrates top-tier technologies — including OpenAI Sora, Google Veo 3, and Kling AI, etc.— to simplify and accelerate creative workflows.
By integrating visual generation and sound design into one platform, Pollo AI continues to redefine the standards of AI-assisted creativity — turning imagination into motion faster than ever before.
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