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Breakpoint is not your average crypto conference. Coming to Singapore September 20-21.

Breakpoint debate: Which is more future-proof, Solana or Ethereum? Santiago Roel Santos faces off against Avichal Garg at Solana Breakpoint 2024 this year on Left Curve Stage on September 20th at 12:15pm local time. Learn more about Breakpoint, coming to Sinagpore September 20-21st, and check out the entire lineup here: solana.com/breakpoint

Ever wondered about the energy use and carbon impact of the Solana blockchain? Look no further than the Solana Foundation’s recently released Solana Energy Use Report for 2024. This report offers a deep dive into the Solana blockchain’s energy consumption and carbon impact — Here’s a few highlights: • Carbon footprint down by 69% since last year’s report (December 2023), now at 2,671 tCO2 • Energy per transaction: 0.00412 Wh, roughly on par with a single Google search • Projected 2024 energy use: Just 8,484 MWh — roughly equivalent to 808 American homes It also delves into sustainability initiatives by the ecosystem, including: • Industry-first, public-facing real-time Solana emissions dashboard maintained by Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI) (recently made MiCA-compliant) • Purchases of carbon credits from ecoToken and biodiversity credits from Terrasos by the Solana Foundation, which help with reforestation efforts around the globe. For example, Terrasos biodiversity credits go towards helping preserve and restore 10 square meters of ecologically sensitive rainforest in Colombia for up to 30 years. • Ecosystem projects leveraging Solana for environmental causes. For example: GainForest uses Solana to manage and track donations towards reforestation efforts, while Sunrise Stake empowers users to donate staking rewards as carbon offsets Whether you're a blockchain developer, an environmental tech enthusiast, or a curious professional, this report provides a balanced blend of depth and accessibility.   Dive in to better understand the energy footprint of Solana and read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gGMsEKaV Read more about the Foundation’s work with ecoToken and Regen Network to purchase carbon offsets onchain: https://lnkd.in/gbguTEFn 

Breakpoint Fireside: The Solana Network State featuring Raj Gokal and Balaji Srinivasan. Just 10 days remain until Breakpoint - see you in Singapore from the 20-21st of September! See the full agenda and speaker lineup here: https://lnkd.in/eXA6URDB Learn more and get your tickets here: solana.com/breakpoint

Heading to Token2049 and Breakpoint in a few weeks? Join us with Foundation President Lily Liu for the inaugural PayFi Summit 2024, co-hosted with Huma Finance and Stellar on the 17th of September in Singapore! 🇸🇬 Get more details and RSVP: https://lu.ma/vxd9t95n

We’re excited to announce that the full agenda for Breakpoint 2024 is now available! This year, we're redefining what a crypto conference can be in Singapore from September 20-21, immediately following Token2049 — featuring debates, firesides, lightning product keynotes across two main stages, Left Curve and Right Curve. Plus, you can expect community activations throughout the conference. Want to know what to expect? Some highlights include: 1. Thought-provoking debates Watch Dan Albert (Solana Foundation) and Viktor Fischer (RockawayX) debate the future of Solana Foundation — and whether it should be dissolved. Santiago Roel Santos (SRS Family Office) and Avichal Garg (Electric Capital) go head-to-head on Solana vs. Ethereum. And Singapore meets Silicon Valley as Cindy Leow and Joanna Zeng debate Crypto East vs. West. 2. Insightful fireside chats Don't miss Solana cofounder Raj Gokal in conversation with Balaji Srinivasan on Network States to kick things off, or Anatoly Yakovenko and Mert Mumtaz on Solana 2.0. Plus, Biotech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson (Blueprint) explores the intersection of blockchain and biohacking. 3. Lightning talks on Solana products  Product is the name of the game this year at Breakpoint, with 5 minute lightning talks featuring Solana dApps, updates, and, in some cases, live demos. Local founders like Siong of Jupiter and FP Lee of Sanctum will delve into the latest in DeFi and PayFi, while David Garrett of dVIN covers tokenizing wine onchain and Vibhu Norby talks building consumer applications – including the latest with the DRiP collectibles app. 4. Cutting-edge technical and infrastructure updates Kevin Bowers (Jump Crypto) provides the latest on Firedancer. Eugene Chen (Ellipsis Labs) showcases innovative solutions to DeFi challenges like sandwich attacks, while Armani Ferrante (Backpack) breaks down secure exchange construction. 5. Interactive experiences Between sessions, immerse yourself in the Solana ecosystem through on-site activations. Participate in Solana Radar Hackathon workshops at the Colosseum Arena, learn directly from ecosystem teams at The Pod, try out Solana-powered dApps at Breakpoint, and explore the future of crypto payments at the PayPal USD learning pod. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, investor, or blockchain enthusiast, Breakpoint 2024 offers opportunities to connect with and learn from industry leaders. Join us in just 14 days in Singapore – check out the full lineup of speakers and the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eXA6URDB Get your Breakpoint tickets and learn more here: solana.com/breakpoint

It’s great to see PayPal USD’s recent growth and stablecoins being further used and adopted on the Solana network! PYUSD is issued by Paxos on Solana and utilizes token extensions — which enable institutions to issue permissioned tokens on a permissionless network. If you’d like to learn more about utilizing token extensions to issue tokenized RWAs, such as stablecoins, real estate, and treasuries, you can do so at the link in the comments below.

Heading to Breakpoint in just a few weeks? You can pay for everyday items like coffee, cabs, and food using stablecoins on Solana through apps such as Grab in Singapore. Try it out during Breakpoint and let us know what you think!