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Taylor Frankie Paul Reflects On The ‘Highlights’ Of Her ‘Worst Year’

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Paul, the leader of MomTok, took to TikTok a few days ago to share the worst parts of her 2024, and then followed that up a few days later with the best parts of what she called her “worst year.”

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‘Mormon Wives’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul Shares Her 2024 ‘Highlights’

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After sharing the negatives from 2024, Paul decided to reflect on some of the “highlights.”

“I did all the negatives, so we’re gonna go into positives,” she said in her TikTok video. “First comes first is my beautiful baby boy that came. I know a lot of people are like well, you had your baby, it should have been the best year. For a lot of moms, postpartum is usually their worst years, and everyone just has like a different experience, how the mom is just going through a lot of hormonal changes, depression, and it’s more about mental health.”

She continued to talk about her son saying he’s been “such a blessing” in her life, before moving on to another “huge accomplishment” from 2024.

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“Another huge accomplishment was our show on Hulu,” she continued. “Hit one of the top rated shows this year. Like, oh this will do decent, but the fact that it hit number one on Hulu the first day, what in the world, what is this? It was mind blowing.”

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Taylor Frankie Paul Said Strangers Thanked Her For Sharing Her Story

Thanks to the popularity of the show, Paul has had many people approach her to thank her for sharing her story and for “helping” them in many different ways.

“And that I helped them in ways and to be open to share your story, that was the coolest part for me,” she said. “And I feel like, the thing that’s so cool about people that you fangirl over and watch, that were fangirling over you and said that they loved your show, so that was also really cool.”

It didn’t take long after the reality show was released on Hulu that it was picked up for a second season, “for like 20 episodes.”

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“So when I say our lives pretty much changed overnight, for traveling purposes, that they were like, your car is gonna be there at this time, you’re picked up, your hotel’s booked, your driver will be there,” she continued. “A different lifestyle that I was like, what is this?”

She also talked about presenting at the CMA’s, which she called was a “dream come true.” One other highlight for Paul was meeting her therapist, who she said will be the one who “saves” her.

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Taylor Frankie Paul Also Shared A GRWM Video About The ‘Worst’ Parts Of 2024

A few days before her video highlighting some positives from last year, Paul shared a video talking about the “worst” parts of her year.

“I wanna say this was even worse than my 2022, which says a lot,” she said. “With that being said, I’m having trouble deciphering which one was. And I only say that because along with that, I had amazing opportunities come my way.”

She said she wasn’t going to “go into detail of why this was one of the worst years,” because viewers will get to see it “all unravel here this next year.”

“It was a year of a lot of unpacking all these things that had to happen in order for there to be actual change,” she continued. “And I’m not really one to put blame on people for my life. I’m self aware to know what was my part and what could I have done differently. What is a lesson I can take from this experience?”

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‘A Year Of A Ton Of Change’

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Paul continued her video sharing that there were both “good things” and “really hard things” throughout her 2024.

“For example, earlier this year, I am so disassociated. We see it in the show, I’m not there. I can’t even watch the show because it’s so hard to watch,” she shared. “And then I finally wanted to start feeling again, so with that, you have to start feeling a lot of pain and letting things in.”

She said 2022 “was experienced,” 2023 “was lost” and in 2024, she “let the pain in.” She said she let the pain in all at once, which had her “on bathroom floors, screaming, crying on phone calls, intense therapy.”

“I prayed to God saying you have to help me. And please remember this is not about me complaining about life problems. This is all about mental health,” she continued. “And it doesn’t matter what external things you have in life, because it will never make you happy if you’re not happy inside.”

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Many ‘Mormon Wives’ Fans Shared Their Support In The Comments Of Both Taylor Frankie Paul’s Videos

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Paul’s video sharing the bad parts of 2024 went viral with more than 2.3 million views. Her more recent video, talking about the positives of the year, is quickly on its way to becoming viral.

Many of her fans dropped into the comment sections of her videos to share their support and how they relate to her.

“The comeback is far greater than the setback!! 2025 is your year,” one viewer wrote in the comments about the negative parts of 2024. Another said, “Thank you for including us and showing us how important it is to take accountability but also take care of ourselves as moms.”

Over in the comments of her 2024 highlights, Hulu wrote, “2025 will be your year.” Paul responded, “Our YEAR.”

Many others shared how they related to Paul’s postpartum talk.

One viewer said, “You the most realest, transparent of them all. Love ya Taylor.”

The Masked Singer UK fans declare that replacing Rita Ora with Maya Jama was a ‘genius idea’

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The Masked Singer UK fans declare that replacing Rita Ora with Maya Jama was a ‘genius idea’

The sixth series of The Masked Singer UK kicked off tonight (January 4) and fans are happy to see that Maya Jama has signed up for the show.

The 30-year-old TV star joined The Masked Singer to replace singer Rita Ora, who had been on the panel for the first five series. However, it was announced last year that Rita would not be returning due to joining the panel on the US version. As a result, viewers couldn’t be more pleased with the switch-up.

Maya replaced Rita Ora this series (Credit: ITV)

The Masked Singer UK: Viewers believe Maya Jama is a ‘refreshing’ addition to show

“Maya Jama is just phenomenal,” one user wrote on X.

“I can’t think who Maya Jama has replaced on #MaskedSingerUK, but I already much prefer her!” another person shared.

“I wasn’t blown over by her casting, but Maya Jama has been such a refreshing addition to the panel!” a third remarked.

“Replacing Rita Ora with Maya Jama was clearly already an amazing call,” a fourth viewer stated.

“Replacing Rita Ora with Maya Jama was a genius idea,” a fifth user shared.

Ahead of the new series, Maya took to Instagram to share some backstage snapshots. She also expressed how excited she was to be a new addition to the panel.

“Thrilllled to be joining The Masked Singer family,” she wrote. “Felt well official with my notepad, nervous being the newbie but this series is so much fun!”

Series six saw Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan return as detective judges and Joel Dommett as host.

Mo Farah unmasked as Giant Joel — Mo Farah unveiled as Giant Joel (Credit: ITV)

Giant Joel unveiled as Olympic champion

After introducing Giant Joel, a larger-than-life doppelganger of host Joel, during the Christmas special, fans finally found out their real identity at the beginning of the show.

With the panel guessing the likes of Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, Jonathan was correct in guessing that it was Olympic champion Mo Farah.

Following their unmasking, they joined the panel for the rest of the episode to try to guess the identities of the new contestants.

With the studio audience voting for their favourite to stay, Spag Bol found themselves voted off first. However, viewers won’t find out who they are until tomorrow (January 5) night’s episode.

Read more: The Masked Singer’s Joel Dommett makes eyebrow-raising parenting admission

Joel Dommett Teases The Masked Singer’s Craziest Series Yet | This Morning

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How to Make Sour Berry Pie in Disney Dreamlight Valley

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How to Make Sour Berry Pie in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Sour Berry Pie is one of the 3-star Dessert Meals added with the Storybook Vale expansion. Players can make this meal for themselves to restore energy or gift it to villagers to increase their Friendship Level. However, this recipe is exclusive to the owners of the expansion. This guide will help you cook a Sour Berry Pie in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Required Ingredients to Make Sour Berry Pie in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Players can make a Sour Berry Pie dessert meal with the following ingredients.

You can purchase Wheat from Goofy’s Stall in the Peaceful Meadow (Valley) or Ancient’s Landing (Eternity Isle) for 3 Star Coins. Goofy sells Shovel Bird Eggs at his stall in The Bind biome in the Storybook Vale for 160 Star Coins. However, you must first repair Goofy’s Stall and upgrade it to max to be able to purchase the Shovel Bird Eggs. Lastly, you can get the Sour Berries by harvesting them from Sour Berry Trees in The Bind biome.

How to Make Sour Berry Pie in Disney Dreamlight Valley

After gathering all the ingredients for the Sour Berry Pie, go to any Cooking Station to start making it. Go to any cooking station in the Valley/Eternity Isle and interact with it. After that, put the ingredients into the Cooking Pot individually and then select the “Start Cooking” option to cook the Sour Berry Pie Dessert Meal.

Use of Sour Berry Pie

Players can choose to eat the Sour Berry Pie to restore 1,164 Energy, gift it to another villager to increase their Friendship Level or sell it to Goofy for 170 Star Coins.

The Masked Singer UK: Giant Joel unveiled as Olympic gold medalist

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The Masked Singer UK: Giant Joel unveiled as Olympic gold medalist

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At the beginning of the new series of The Masked Singer UK tonight (January 4), Giant Joel was unmasked and revealed to be Mo Farah.

The character, which is a larger-than-life doppelganger of host Joel Dommett, was introduced to viewers during the Christmas special last week. However, their identity was finally unveiled.

Shane Ritchie, Sam Thompson, Mo Farah, and Rylan Clark were some of the many names that viewers guessed were underneath the large head.

Joel Dommett and Giant Joel — Following the Christmas special, Giant Joel was unmasked at the beginning of the episode (Credit: ITV)

The Masked Singer UK: Giant Joel unveiled as Mo Farah

After making fans wait over a week to find out their real identity, Giant Joel was revealed to be Olympic gold medalist Mo.

With the panel suggesting a different name each for Giant Joel, detective Jonathan Ross was correct in his guess.

Following his unmasking, Mo performed a rendition of Lionel Richie’s hit Hello. Before the first ad break, he joined the panelists for the rest of the episode in trying to figure out who this year’s new characters could be.

‘I knew it!’

According to viewers, correctly identifying Giant Joel’s identity was no struggle.

“I knew giant Joel was Mo Farah! His voice is so distinctive. I bet it’s the only one I get right all series!” one user wrote on X.

“I guessed Sir Mo. His voice is unmistakable,” another person shared.

“I knew it that Giant Joel is Mo Farah!” a third remarked.

“Who the heck hadn’t worked out it was Mo Farah anyway? If he speaks like Mo Farah, then it’s Mo Farah!” a fourth remarked.

“I was thinking was Joel is Mo Farah,” a fifth viewer shared.

Read more: The Masked Singer Christmas Special: Viewers stunned as Davina McCall unveiled as Star: ‘She should change career’

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The ‘MicroStrategy of Dogecoin’ Launches DOGE Yield Strategy, Eyes Bitcoin and Solana Expansion – Decrypt

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The ‘MicroStrategy of Dogecoin’ Launches DOGE Yield Strategy, Eyes Bitcoin and Solana Expansion – Decrypt

A firm that has adapted MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin reserve strategy with the meme coin Dogecoin has revealed plans to earn yield on its DOGE coins, with future ambitions to potentially offer products based on other major cryptocurrencies as investors look for new ways to get higher returns on their tokens.

Canadian investment firm Spirit Blockchain Capital said Thursday in a statement it intends to leverage its Dogecoin holdings through the new yield-generating strategy. The publicly traded company said the move will enable it to deliver value to its shareholders, in addition to expanding its treasury efficiency and enhancing the decentralized financial product adoption.

The initiative will serve as the bedrock for the company to launch potential yield-bearing strategies for other assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether and Solana in the future, Spirit CEO Lewis Bateman said in a statement.

“We aim to unlock a previously untapped revenue stream while simultaneously positioning ourselves as a market leader in yield generation for not only Dogecoin, but the broader digital asset space,” Bateman said.

How exactly the company plans to generate yield on its DOGE treasury is unclear, however, and the firm did not respond to Decrypt’s requests for comment. Spirit Blockchain Capital did not announce an exact date for its yield-bearing strategy’s rollout.

The company’s announcement comes a few months after it acquired Dogecoin Holdings, a firm that is amassing DOGE as a treasury reserve asset. Spirit previously declined to disclose the size of its Dogecoin treasury to Decrypt, citing regulatory guidelines for its acquisition.

Yield-bearing financial instruments such as stablecoins have gained steam during this latest crypto market rally, with several major companies rolling out new tokens in recent months to meet sky-high investor demand.

Crypto investors can also earn yield on assets through such measures as staking—or locking up assets within a proof-of-stake network to earn interest-like token rewards—or pledging assets to crypto lending services.

Edited by Andrew Hayward

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Game On: The Hottest Upcoming Gaming Token Airdrops on Ethereum, TON and Beyond – Decrypt

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Game On: The Hottest Upcoming Gaming Token Airdrops on Ethereum, TON and Beyond – Decrypt

Airdrop season is in full swing, with apps, protocols, and other projects seizing upon bear market vibes to finally drop their tokens—and potentially reward millions of crypto users in the process.

What exactly is an airdrop, though? When it comes to crypto tokens, an airdrop is typically a way for a project to reward its early users and contributors by giving them a share of a newly launched token, all while spreading the tokens far and wide for decentralized governance.

When it comes to blockchain networks and tokens primed specifically for gaming, there are some pretty compelling airdrops on the horizon in the months ahead. Here’s a look at what’s coming for gamers—there may still be time to get involved and score some tokens ahead.

Off the Grid

Avalanche-based Off the Grid burst onto the scene after early access opened to the public in October, jumping to the top of the Epic Games Store’s top free titles chart in short order. Since that time, publisher Gunzilla Games partnered with Delphi Ventures to advise on the launch of a GUNZ Foundation, which will oversee the rollout of the GUN token.

The GUN token and GUNZ mainnet are expected to launch in Q1 2025, though no official details of the token eligibility and launch date have been finalized.

Farm Frens

The developer of Telegram game Farm Frens announced it will launch its unnamed token in January. The token will launch on the Ethereum layer-2 network Base and maintain a connection to Farm Frens and Evereseed, an upcoming tower defense game built by the developers on Base.

Token specifics have not yet been shared, but allocations for Farm Frens players will be provided based on the number of Nuts, Dirt, and Dung accrued in-game. The Everseed allotment will be based on the amount of Everseed Ranger, Sprout, and Diddit NFTs held. No official airdrop date has been set.

Wanderers

Sci-fi dungeon crawler Wanderers will launch its WANDER token on January 8. Arriving in partnership with Treasure DAO, WANDER will debut on Base and power the entire Wanderers ecosystem, beyond its existing game.

Any users that engaged with Wanderers in the past may be eligible for the upcoming drop or future WANDER airdrops. WanderCorp, the entity launching the WANDER token, recently released a rank checker to those seeking clarity on their eligibility.

Zoo

Telegram game Zoo—sort of a streamlined take on Microsoft’s classic Zoo Tycoon—will launch its upcoming ZOO token after its mining period ends on January 31. Until then, users can acquire in-game ZOO which will eventually turn into tokens at a 1:1 ratio. Players can boost their Zoo earnings by buying and feeding animals, upgrading enclosures, and completing quests daily.

Onchain Heroes

Onchain Heroes, a fully on-chain idle RPG, told its followers that “REDACTED” would come with the launch of Abstract mainnet, the layer-2 network from the Pudgy Penguins parent company that is expected to go live in January 2025.

Though no name is set for the token, it’s expected to be distributed to holders of the Onchain Heroes Genesis Rings NFT, which previously launched on the Ethereum blockchain.

Cat Gold Miner

Cat Gold Miner will launch its CATGOLD token on January 9. The token will be provided to those collecting NFT vouchers during an exclusive event running from January 2-6. Operating in a first-come, first-served manner, those collecting NFT vouchers via Cat Gold Miner will split a pool of 300 million CATGOLD tokens.

The CATGOLD token will launch on The Open Network (TON).

✨ $CATGOLD is Listing on Exchanges Soon! ✨

🌈 The $CATGOLD token is officially set to shine on 3 premier trading platforms: Bitget, Gate, MEXC

🗓 Mark your calendars for 10:00 AM (UTC) January 9th, 2025!

What Should Do Now❓

📈 Definitely! Create and account and prepare to… pic.twitter.com/bwazUhD3bc

— Cat Gold Miner (@catgoldminer) December 27, 2024

TapSwap

Tap-to-earn game TapSwap will launch its TAPS token sometime in the second half of January. The developers claim that the TAPS token will become critical to the TapSwap ecosystem moving forward, which is pivoting focus to prioritize skill-based gaming.

Airdrop eligibility will be determined based on a player’s overall engagement and frequency with TapSwap and its city-builder game mode. The upcoming token airdrop will take place on the Open Network (TON).

Captain Tsubasa: Rivals

Soccer-themed tap-to-earn game Captain Tsubasa: Rivals racked up millions of players after its launch on Telegram, and soon it will airdrop its JOHN token to some of them.

Users are expected to earn allotments of the JOHN token, which will likely launch on TON, based on criteria like the total accumulated soccer balls in game, unlocked players and levels, and how many tasks they’ve completed. No official date for the airdrop has been provided but announcements indicate it is “coming soon.”

Seed

Seed, a Telegram game in which you plant trees, earn seeds, and care for birds, is set to launch its SEED token on January 15. Unlike many other popular Telegram games, Seed is choosing to launch its upcoming NFTs and token on Sui’s layer-1 blockchain.

The community will receive 70% of the total SEED supply, rewarding current players and future activations in the Seed Ecosystem.

InfiniGods

Mobile gaming studio InfiniGods is preparing for the launch of its GOD token on the Ethereum mainnet. While no launch date has been provided, a total supply of 777.77 million tokens has been announced alongside token utility like crafting, in-app purchases, and more.

Users can prepare for the GOD token by owning InfiniGods NFTs or completing quests hosted by the Valhalla Foundation, the organization overseeing the launch of the token.

In December, InfiniGods made headlines when it paid $1 million in an auction to acquire the GOD ticker on Hyperliquid, allowing it to eventually utilize the ticker on the Hyperliquid Exchange upon launch.

Rumble Kong League

With its iOS and Android basketball game soft-launched in mobile app stores, Rumble Kong League is gearing up for a January or February launch for its FAME token.

The token will be made available to those earning in-game, utilizing the now-popular “play-to-airdrop” mechanics which will reward those playing the RKL basketball game in-app with the eventual FAME token.

FAME will have a supply of 7 billion total tokens, with 30% earmarked for the community airdrop, staking, and other rewards. Rumble Kong League is being built on Avalanche, so we currently expect FAME to launch on AVAX.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on December 27, 2023 and was last updated with new info on January 4, 2025.

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Something for the Weekend – 04/01/25 | TheSixthAxis

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Something for the Weekend – 04/01/25 | TheSixthAxis

The first few days of a year are always a bit sleepy in the game’s industry. It takes a little while for those press releases to start rolling in, for the announcements and trailers to drop, and developers and publishers alike are wary of launching too soon after everyone’s Christmas spending. So, it’s a quiet week for this round-up, but here’s what’s happened.

In the News This Week

Naturally, there hasn’t been all that much news in the past few weeks, so here’s the sum total of our reporting:

Game of the Year 2024

We ran our Game of the Year awards around Christmas, as we always do, building up to our GOTY reveal on New Years Eve. Astro Bot and Metaphor: ReFantazio were both very heavily featured, but which took home the overall award?

Most Wanted 2025

Since the start of the year, we’ve then been looking at our most wanted games of the next twelve months. We’ve covered the first 15 of these so far:

The next batch is coming tomorrow, with more every day until we break for the final five.

Trailer Park

Primal Carnage: Evolution is coming out this year

So… that’s just about it for this weekend. Things will no doubt pick up next week, not least because of CES bringing some GPU announcements from Nvidia and AMD. We’ll see you then!

When will web3 have its Apple moment?

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The following is a guest article from Jackie Bona, Co-founder and CEO at Valora.

Five Challenges Standing in the Way of Mass Adoption

In today’s digital world, mobile technology is more than just a convenience—it’s a lifeline connecting billions of people to the internet. With over 8.58 billion mobile phones globally — surpassing the world’s population — smartphones have evolved into essential tools for communication, commerce, and financial management. Despite Web3’s potential to transform industries, financial systems, and digital interactions, it is still awaiting its “Apple moment”—the pivotal event that makes a disruptive technology intuitive and accessible to the masses.

So what’s holding it back? For Web3 to leap from an emerging technology to widespread adoption, it must overcome five major obstacles.

A Lack of Mobile-Native Solutions

Despite smartphones being the primary owned device for billions of users, Web3 applications remain largely confined to desktop environments. Recent reports show that 92.1% of global internet users connect via mobile phones, yet only 8 of the top 100 Web3 dApps on DappRadar offer mobile-native experiences. Why the gap?

This gap is particularly problematic in emerging markets, where mobile phones are often the sole means of accessing the internet. For example, in countries like Vietnam, India, the Philippines, and South Africa, more than 70% of adults own their mobile devices as their only means of connecting to the internet.

Among the top ecosystems working to close the mobile gap is the Celo Community. As the leading blockchain supporting projects built with a mobile-first approach — including projects like Valora, Mento Labs, and Opera’s Mini Pay — the Celo community is responding to the opportunity to provide practical web3-powered solutions to a mobile-first world. The strategy is already paying off as Celo reached nearly 700,000 daily active addresses using stablecoins in September, demonstrating the appetite for mobile-native solutions.

Also highlighting how well mobile-first design fits the current market’s need has been the positive response to Opera MiniPay, which has surpassed 3 million wallets across the African continent. By prioritizing ease of use and affordability, Opera MiniPay has made digital finance accessible in regions with limited traditional banking infrastructure, growing their user base. This demonstrates the power of mobile-centric solutions in expanding access to digital assets – especially in areas where financial inclusion is a key challenge – and underscores the market opportunity for Web3 companies to provide mobile-centric solutions.

Complex User Interfaces

For the average person, interacting with Web3 applications can be an intimidating experience, especially when considering the complexities of managing security and digital assets. Keep in mind that more than two-thirds of Web2 users utilize the same password across all their accounts, highlighting how difficult it can be for mainstream users to navigate the unique requirements of Web3.

Blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital wallets often come with steep learning curves including security measures like seed phrases or complex keys, making it challenging for people to engage with the technology confidently.

While Web3 continues to innovate, its user base has been limited, with only 220 million active addresses recorded in September of this year — a number that pales in comparison to the billions who regularly interact with Web2 platforms.

This hasn’t gone unnoticed by the Web3 community. Nearly 1 in 4 Web3 users cite complicated user interfaces and complex onboarding as barriers to mass adoption. By focusing on simplifying user experiences Web3 platforms can create inviting entry points for individuals who are new to blockchain and decentralized finance.

Low Awareness of Web3

Despite its transformative potential, Web3 remains relatively unknown to the general public. Surveys indicate that only 8% of people are even aware of Web3’s existence, making this low level of awareness one of the biggest hurdles to achieving mainstream adoption.

The lack of awareness is particularly problematic in regions where Web3 could have the most profound impact – emerging markets where traditional banking services are either underdeveloped or inaccessible.

The World Bank estimates that there are 1.4 billion people in these regions that lack access to financial services. Web3 has the potential to empower these underserved communities by offering decentralized solutions to long-standing issues like access to credit, high transaction fees, and currency instability. However, without effective education and outreach, many individuals remain unaware of how these decentralized technologies could benefit their lives.

Bridging this gap requires a focused effort to educate users about the real-world applications of Web3. For example, the Valora Learning Program, a partnership between Valora, Tether, and Celo, leverages Valora’s mobile-first design to provide hands-on learning experiences for users in emerging markets.

This initiative has already activated over 75,000 users in Nigeria and is expanding to Vietnam, South Africa, and Brazil to empower even more people through stablecoin adoption and seamless, borderless crypto transactions. Through accessible modules, users can learn while they earn, experiencing the benefits of financial freedom firsthand with USDT and the fully mobile Valora wallet.

Programs like Valora Learn & Earn enable users to understand stablecoin use cases such as secure remittances, savings, and cross-border payments, helping individuals take control of their finances with practical applications that fit into everyday life.

By making educational content accessible on mobile devices, apps like Valora are turning curiosity into meaningful engagement, driving the real-world adoption of Web3 in emerging markets.

The Digital Gap

In many emerging markets, where access to traditional banking and financial services is limited, mobile technology has become the gateway to the global digital economy. However, a significant digital gap persists, with UN experts fearing that 2.7 billion people globally are at risk of not having internet access due to the expense of upgrading broadband infrastructure and outdated technology.

In countries like Brazil, Turkey, and Vietnam, where crypto adoption is seeing above-average growth, the appetite for digital assets is clear. However, while there are millions of individuals in such emerging markets who own their mobile devices, many respondents cite cost as a reason why they may not be able to have their own.

An example of how this can be addressed is Jambo’s partnership with the Aptos Foundation. By making affordable smartphones with internet access and Web3 capabilities available to users in over 40 countries across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, Jambo is helping to close the digital gap and bring more emerging market users online.

As Jambo demonstrated, to truly unlock its potential, the industry needs to meet these customers where they are, and create onboarding ramps that can either help close or circumvent the digital gap.

Moving Beyond Speculation: Stablecoins as Proof of Web3’s Real-World Use

Web3’s reputation has long been tied to speculation and investment, but the recent surge in stablecoin use points to a shift toward practical, real-world applications. Stablecoins — digital assets pegged to traditional currencies like the U.S. dollar — have achieved a significant product-market fit by offering a stable and accessible way for everyday transactions, savings, and cross-border payments, without the volatility that often defines the crypto market. This stability makes stablecoins appealing to users looking for digital tools they can rely on for daily financial needs.

In emerging markets, where banking access remains limited, stablecoins provide a means for individuals to store and transfer value globally, essentially serving as a “bank in their pocket.” Programs that allow users to earn and engage with stablecoins are helping introduce people to digital assets they can use meaningfully in their everyday lives.

Through stablecoins, Web3 is demonstrating how digital assets can deliver value beyond speculation, fostering financial empowerment and stability.

This increase in stablecoin adoption shows that people want more from Web3 than just high-risk returns; they’re looking for dependable digital tools to support their financial lives. By emphasizing stablecoins and other practical applications, Web3 can shift from its speculative image to a system that fosters inclusion, ultimately broadening its appeal and drive greater adoption.

The Path Forward: Embracing Mobile for Web3’s Future

As Web3 stands on the cusp of revolutionizing global industries, financial systems, and digital interactions, its path to mainstream adoption is still hindered by several critical challenges. At the heart of overcoming these obstacles lies a powerful and obvious solution: embracing mobile technology. With the majority of global internet users accessing the internet in the palm of their hands, the transition from desktop-centric platforms to mobile-first solutions is not just necessary — it’s inevitable.

The stakes are high. If Web3 fails to fully embrace mobile technology, it risks remaining confined to a niche audience, limiting its global impact. However, by addressing these five key challenges and fully embracing the mobile revolution, Web3 may finally have its Apple moment.

Scarlett Moffatt pulls out of huge gig following ‘medical procedure’

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Scarlett Moffatt pulls out of huge gig following ‘medical procedure’

Former Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt has dropped out of her pantomime performances this month after tickets were slashed to just £5.

The reality star was set to perform alongside Celebrity Big Brother Winner David Potts and Drag Race stars Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas in Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens. Dates are scheduled across the UK throughout January and is tipped to be a fun event.

However, it seems Scarlett will no longer be showing up, despite still being promoted on the posters.

Scarlett Moffatt smiling — Tickets for Scarlett’s panto gig were slashed to just £5 (Credit: YouTube)

Scarlett Moffatt pulls out of panto gig

“The panto team were told ages ago that Scarlett was unable to do the show anymore,” an inside source told The Sun.

“She had a very minor medical procedure and has needed some recovery time, so didn’t even start rehearsals.

“No one knows why they are still promoting the panto using her name.”

According to the insider, the production team is working on getting a replacement and will announce Scarlett’s departure from the show once have someone to fill her spot.

Despite needing time to recover from her medical procedure, her involvement in the panto was reportedly already retracted. She was announced for the production in October.

The run of shows is scheduled to kick off tonight (January 4) in Newcastle. Tickets were originally priced between £25 and £56 at venue box offices. However, they can now be found for as cheap as £5.

‘Panto season is always my favourite time of the year’

While Scarlett will be a no-show, she previously expressed how excited she was about the gig.

“I am beyond excited to be playing a baddy for the first time. It’s going to be so much fun! Panto season is always my favourite time of the year; the glamour, the chaos, the fun; and this time it’s adult themed so leave the children at home!” she said.

“I’m excited that I get to work alongside seven fabulous drag queens which is just the cherry on top of the Christmas cake.”

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