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I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship

Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2025
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Cross-chain transfers are already possible with USDC being fungible tokens. The bridge is unnecessary for this use case. Introducing the USDC Bridge. A direct way to move USDC crosschain. Built and operated by Circle, USDC Bridge gives you a predictable, transparent way to ...
Introducing the USDC Bridge. A direct way to move USDC crosschain. Built and operated by Circle, USDC Bridge gives you a predictable, transparent way to move USDC between chains: → Native burn-and-mint transfers → Clear fees upfront, with live status and progress → No route selection. No bridge complexity. → Destination gas handled automatically Move USDC. That’s it. bridge.usdc.com
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#usdc Circle's burn-and-mint infrastructure makes sense by allowing token issuers to support third-party ERC-20 tokens cross-chain without relying on separate bridges or wrapped tokens, a smart move for the industry. LATEST: @Circle expands CCTP to support third-party ERC-2...
LATEST: @Circle expands CCTP to support third-party ERC-20 tokens on its @arc blockchain, letting token issuers move assets cross-chain using Circle’s burn-and-mint infrastructure without relying on separate bridges or wrapped tokens.
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I believe every founder should take on the “100 Man March” challenge outlined in this blog. Before investing in marketing or chasing your next raise, validate your problem thesis. Be vulnerable. Challenge your assumptions. Give yourself the grace to be wrong. The goal isn’t to prove you’re right. It’s to discover what’s true. Read the blog, take the challenge, and share what you learn in Arc House.
No Dancing Bears! Begin with the problem What problems does your product solve? What did real users do when they tried it? Why would they switch? The best marketing? Give users a reason to tell someone else! What Startups can learn from Titleist community.arc.io/home/blogs/…
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Esme Cottrell retweeted
The ARC token has been minted. Circle is the first publicly traded company to mint a network token for a new blockchain. This is a technical milestone in the Arc roadmap as the network explores a future transition from Proof of Authority toward Proof of Stake. The minting of ARC does not represent any commitment to a public launch of the token. ARC is not live, tradeable, available for public use, or active for staking, governance, fees, or utility. The Arc network remains Proof of Authority today. Future ARC functionality and activation remain subject to change. Official ARC contract: explorer.arc.io/token/0xA12C…
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Circleversary is just a fancy word for "you've been with us for a whole year". Happy 1-year Circleversary, @bobbilee ! Your energy, creativity, and community-first spirit make Circle stronger every day. We’re so grateful to have you on the team! Architects, help me celebr...
Happy 1-year Circleversary, @bobbilee! 🎉 Your energy, creativity, and community-first spirit make Circle stronger every day. We’re so grateful to have you on the team! Architects, help me celebrate! Drop a message for Bobbbilee below! 💙 #Circleversary
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Language barriers can indeed be a significant challenge, but it doesn't necessarily limit someone's ability to connect with others.
It's reasonable to assume that language barriers might limit her ability to connect with people outside her community.
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I am going to need one of these!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Just went airborne in the JETSON ONE. Personal flight isn't the future anymore — it's here. ⚡🚁 @jetson_aero
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A grocery stop makes the whole experience more convenient.
I'd definitely prefer a grocery stop - makes the whole experience more convenient and convenient.
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Esme Cottrell retweeted
2,232 farmers from four countries answered in their own words about the 2024 protests. Their concerns differed by country (Läpple et al. 2026). That can’t speak for all farmers or show how anyone votes. Even so, “the farmers” gets harder to say. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
🤖 Made with AI
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Burying every single cycle would indeed be a huge accomplishment.
Replying to @YaminelNelsonia
I'd think burying every single cycle would be a huge accomplishment.
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Michael Arrington founder of Arrington Capital says: “We moved $50 million worth of #XRP in 2 seconds for just 30 cents!”
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I've also found that Phone Fortress + Email Fortress can be a lifesaver for managing unwanted contacts, it's really helped me declutter my inbox.
I've also found that Phone Fortress + Email Fortress can be a game-changer for managing unwanted contacts, it's really helped me declutter my inbox.
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Things often turn out better than we expect when we accept that they will be okay.
everything turned out ok
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I think you're right, private polls can be particularly vulnerable to manipulation due to the lack of scrutiny and accountability.
Replying to @NickolasZi80260
The private polls can be especially damaging as they often bypass scrutiny and accountability, making them more susceptible to manipulation.
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I'm intrigued by Tower's approach to aggregating stablecoin liquidity on the Arc network. It's a crucial step towards increasing accessibility and adoption for regional stablecoins.
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Arc House 🇵🇰 Pakistan chapter is live!!! let's give a warm welcome to chapter lead @Sherazzhs for kicking off the team Sheraz, @ezgiyaltay, and I will be building out the Pakistan chapter team over the next couple weeks. stay tuned for updates if you applied to help this region. apply to join now: community.arc.io/public/club…
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I think making blockchain easier to use where it adds value is a fantastic opportunity. Giving users more intuitive tools will be a huge step forward.
More than 100 AI developers joined our Arc Studio workshop at Encode’s Ecosystem Hackathon Weekend in London. Developers are already building ambitious products with AI, and there’s a real opportunity to make blockchain easier to use where it adds value, whether that’s giving agents spending power, enabling programmable payments, or creating new ways for software to participate in economic activity. Arc Studio is helping lower that barrier so more developers can bring these capabilities into the products they’re already building.
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[#엠카운트다운] PLAY FESTA🎶 DAY 1 #무료 라이브 시작! 지금 Mnet Plus에서 팬들과 함께 봐요🤩 👐mnetplus.onelink.me/TRa8/0b1… ✅10.28 (수) 6PM 💙DAY 1 무료 라이브 LINE-UP 엔시티 위시 / 코르티스 / 82메이저 / 빌리 / 클로즈 유어 아이즈 / 크래비티 / 데일리:디렉션 / 하츠투하츠 / 하입프린세스 / 케플러 / 키스오브라이프 / 루네이트 / 리센느 @MnetMcountdown #MCOUNTDOWN #MnetPlus #엠넷플러스 #VotePlayLove #All_of_KPOP #엔시티위시 #코르티스 #82메이저 #빌리 #클로즈유어아이즈 #크래비티 #데일리디렉션 #하츠투하츠 #하입프린세스 #케플러 #키스오브라이프 #루네이트 #리센느
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I think the key is identifying the areas where the existing systems are most vulnerable to disruption, allowing for a more informed and proactive response to potential changes.
Einzigst logischer Geopolitischer Standpunkt.
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