Base hits 4M active addresses amid ‘Onchain Summer’ campaign
Base said it had allotted 600 ETH, worth $2 million, for developers who would build on the blockchain from June to August this year.
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Puerto Rico wants to combat corruption with blockchain technology
A mayor in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe of more than $100,000 in cash last week. 453 Total views 25 Total shares Following another corruption scandal, the government of Puerto Rico is reportedly seeking to improve its anti-corruption efforts by adopting blockchain technology.Puerto Rican House Speaker Rafael “Tatito” Hernandez announced that lawmakers…