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IntellaEquity Inc. $IEQ.ca Announces Execution of Amalgamation Agreement with Canncentral Inc. $IEQ.ca $SENS.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca $TORR.ca $FA.ca $WEED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM at 1:06 PM on Monday, July 29th, 2019
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  • Entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement with CannCentral Inc.
  • IntellaEquity and CannCentral will complete a transaction that will result in a reverse take-over of the Corporation by the shareholders of CannCentral
  • The Corporation is required to obtain shareholder approval for the Transaction, which it will seek at a special shareholders’ meeting on August 27, 2019
  • IntellaEquity will seek shareholder approval for: The election of new directors of the Corporation, the continuation of the Corporation from the State of Delaware to the Province of Ontario, changing the name of the Corporation from IntellaEquity Inc. to CannCentral Inc., and a sale of certain assets of the Corporation

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – July 29, 2019) – IntellaEquity Inc. (CSE: IEQ) (the “Corporation” or “IntellaEquity“) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated May 27, 2019, the Corporation has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement (the “Amalgamation Agreement“) with CannCentral Inc. (“CannCentral“), a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of Ontario, which outlines the general terms and conditions pursuant to which IntellaEquity and CannCentral would be willing to complete a transaction that will result in a reverse take-over of the Corporation by the shareholders of CannCentral (the “Transaction“). Pursuant to the terms of the Amalgamation Agreement, IntellaEquity, CannCentral and Paragon Blockchain Inc. (“SubCo“), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation will complete a business combination by way of a three-cornered amalgamation under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). Under the terms of the Amalgamation Agreement CannCentral will amalgamate with SubCo and will carry on the existing business of CannCentral as a wholly owned operating subsidiary of IntellaEquity. The Amalgamation Agreement was negotiated at arm’s length and is effective as of July 26, 2019.

The Transaction is subject to requisite regulatory approval, including the approval of the Canadian Stock Exchange (the “CSE“) and standard closing conditions, including the completion of due diligence investigations to the satisfaction of each of IntellaEquity and CannCentral, as well as the conditions described below.

Since the Transaction will constitute a reverse take-over of IntellaEquity and a change of business from a “investment issuer” to an “industrial issuer”, the Corporation is required to obtain shareholder approval for the Transaction, which it will seek at a special shareholders’ meeting on August 27, 2019 (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, IntellaEquity will also seek shareholder approval for, among other things, the election of new directors of the Corporation, the continuation of the Corporation from the State of Delaware to the Province of Ontario, changing the name of the Corporation from IntellaEquity Inc. to CannCentral Inc., and a sale of certain assets of the Corporation.

Trading in the common shares of the Corporation is presently halted. It is unlikely that the common shares of IntellaEquity will resume trading until the Transaction is completed and approved by the CSE.

Conditions to Transaction

Prior to completion of the Transaction (and as conditions of closing):

  • IntellaEquity and CannCentral will obtain the requisite shareholder approvals for the Transaction and any ancillary matters contemplated in the Amalgamation Agreement.
  • All requisite regulatory approvals relating to the Transaction, including, without limitation, CSE approval, will have been obtained.
  • IntellaEquity shall have obtained the consents and waivers contemplated in the Amalgamation Agreement.
  • There shall not be in force any order or decree restraining or enjoining the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Amalgamation Agreement.
  • None of the consents, orders, regulations or approvals contemplated in the Amalgamation Agreement shall contain terms or conditions or require undertakings or security deemed unsatisfactory or unacceptable by the parties to the Amalgamation Agreement.

The Proposed Transaction

Pre-Closing Capitalization of IntellaEquity

As of the date hereof, IntellaEquity has 25,629,564 common shares (the “IntellaEquity Shares“) issued and outstanding and securities exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, or other rights to acquire, an aggregate of 2,250,000 IntellaEquity Shares at exercise prices ranging from $0.05 per IntellaEquity Share to $1.00 per IntellaEquity Share.

Pre-Closing Capitalization of CannCentral

As of the date hereof, CannCentral has 342,500,000 common shares (the “CannCentral Shares” issued and outstanding and securities exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, or other rights to acquire, an aggregate of 117,500,000 CannCentral Shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per CannCentral Share (the “CannCentral Warrants“).

Terms of the Transaction

IntellaEquity proposes to acquire all of the CannCentral Shares pursuant to the terms of the Amalgamation Agreement. It is expected that each shareholder of CannCentral (the “CannCentral Shareholder“) will receive one (1) IntellaEquity Share for each CannCentral Share held (the “Exchange Ratio“) resulting in the IntellaEquity Shareholders holding approximately 7% of the common shares of the combined entity (the “Resulting Issuer“) and the former CannCentral Shareholders holding approximately 93% of the common shares of the Resulting Issuer upon completion of the Transaction (immediately prior to giving effect to the Offering, as such term is defined below). In addition, IntellaEquity will also acquire all of the CannCentral Warrants on the same Exchange Ratio in exchange for the issuance of common share purchase warrants of the Corporation on the same terms and conditions as the CannCentral Warrants.

About CannCentral

CannCentral is an Ontario company. CannCentral seeks to become a leading information platform for the cannabis industry. Using in part its proprietary technology, CannCentral will look to provide cannabis consumers with the information necessary to make informed purchasing and lifestyle decisions with respect to cannabis products. CannCentral seeks to accomplish this through: (1) information of the variety of different cannabis strains and cannabis derivative products; (2) community-driven reviews of the variety of different cannabis strains and cannabis derivative products; (3) information on geographically segmented dispensaries and available product offerings; (4) daily updates to industry information and relevant news. The platform also provides user feedback and reviews on products, and aggregates user data to inform businesses on trends and purchasing decisions. Utilizing consumer traffic and data analytics, CannCentral seeks to generate revenue through a variety of different channels.

Financial Information Concerning CannCentral

For the year ended May 31, 2019, CannCentral had total assets of $2,240,077 and total liabilities of $41,727. As of May 31, 2019, CannCentral had working capital of $2,198,350.

CannCentral Private Placement

Prior to the closing of the Transaction, CannCentral intends to raise capital through a private placement of up to 50 million units (the “CannCentral Units“) at an price of $0.05 per CannCentral Unit aggregate proceeds of $2,500,000 (the “CannCentral Private Placement“). Each CannCentral Unit shall be comprised of one (1) CannCentral Share and one (1) common share purchase warrant (a “CannCentral Warrant“).

Each CannCentral Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional CannCentral Share at an exercise price of $0.30 at any time up to 36 months from date of issuance. The securities issuable pursuant to the CannCentral Private Placement will be exchanged into IntellaEquity Shares and common share purchase warrants on the same Exchange Ratio.

The net proceeds of the CannCentral Private Placement will be used for general operating purposes.

Insiders, Officers and Board of Directors of the Resulting Issuer

Upon completion of the Transaction, it is anticipated that the board of directors of the Resulting Issuer shall be comprised of: Brian Kalish, Larry Latowsky, Gil Steinfield and Dr. Scott Wilson. It is anticipated that additional directors will be added to the board of directors of the Resulting Issuer. In addition, it is expected that the officers of the Resulting Issuer shall be Brian Kalish (Chief Executive Officer), Stephen Gledhill (Chief Financial Officer), IgorKostioutchenko (Controller), Anton Tikhonirov (Senior Vice President, Technology and Architecture) and Jessica Martin (Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications).

The following sets outs the names and backgrounds of all persons who are expected to be considered insiders of the Resulting Issuer.

Brian Kalish, Chief Executive Officer and Director

In 1999, Mr. Kalish founded the first interactive point of purchase retail media. He later went on to co-direct the acquisition and re-development of the Toronto Argonauts Football Club of the Canadian Football League in 2003. Mr. Kalish was a Director and the CEO of Gemoscan Canada, Inc. a vertically integrated healthcare company which he reorganized and led through a series of capitalizations and public listings. Gemoscan was the first company to have commercialized a naturopathic service at retail pharmacy in North America. Earlier, Mr. Kalish was a member of the turn-around team at KIK Corporation (now KIK Custom Products) a leading private label CPG producer. Most recently, he was a founder, Director and President of specialty finance companies focusing on Factoring and Asset Based Lending.

Larry Latowsky, Director

Mr. Latowsky brings decades of experience in the worlds of retail, technology and media to CannCentral. He is currently the Chairman and CEO of Top Drug Corp and Epic Sales Limited. Prior to this Mr. Latowsky was the Interim CEO and Chairman of the Board of Well.ca before its sale to McKesson Corporation. Well.ca focuses on delivering over 40,000-curated health and beauty care products, thousands of peer reviews, and Canada’s largest assortment of green and natural brands to consumers. Before directing Well.ca, Mr. Latowsky was the CEO of Katz Group Canada/Rexall Pharmaplus from 2010-2014 and Drug Trading Company from 2004-2014, which provides independent or franchise pharmacy banner programs for IDA, Guardian, and Medicine Shoppe drug stores. Drug Trading Company also incorporated the businesses of ProPharm Technology and DC Labs. Mr. LatowskyLatowsky received his Bachelor of Arts from York University and is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business and Institute of Corporate Directors. He previously served on the board of the Retail Council of Canada, Electronic Commerce Council of Canada, and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores.

Gil Steinfeld, Director

Mr. Steinfeld has over 20 years’ experience as a marketing executive and online marketing consultant to the top online gaming brands. Mr. Steinfeld oversaw top level Canadian and U.S marketing strategies for PartyGaming Plc, and World Poker tour in the areas of online and traditional media. He was the founding Director of Marketing at Microgaming where he helped grow the company from 20 to over 1000 employees.

Dr. Scott Wilson, Director

Dr. Wilson is a passionate clinician, a serial healthcare entrepreneur, and a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic in both Canada and the USA with over 25 years of experience treating patients. Dr. Wilson is the Founder & Chairman of PhysiomedTM, one of Canada’s largest franchised networks of interdisciplinary healthcare clinics, with over 30 clinics in Ontario and British Columbia. He has also founded or supported numerous other healthcare focused companies. Dr. Wilson has had speaking engagements alongside Tony Robbins and is widely acknowledged to be a subject matter expert in the North American healthcare sector.

Stephen Gledhill, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Gledhill is the founding member of Keshill Consulting Associates Inc., a boutique management consulting practice specializing in accounting, administrative and corporate secretarial services. Mr. Gledhill is also the Managing Director and founding member of RG Management services Inc. Mr. Gledhill has over 25 years of financial-control experience acting as CFO and Corporate Secretary for multiple publicly-traded companies, several of which he was instrumental in scaling-up and taking public. He currently serves as the CFO of Caracara Silver Inc, DelphX Capital Markets Inc and CO2 GRO Inc. Prior to RGMS, Mr. Gledhill served as SVP and CFO of Borealis Capital Corporation, and VP Finance of OMERS Realty Corporation. He is a Chartered Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Math Degree from the University of Waterloo.

Igor Kostioutchenko, Controller

Mr. Kostioutchenko has extensive experience providing controllership services, applying IFRS, ASPE and U.S. GAAP frameworks, advising on restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and public market offerings, and conducting accounting investigations. Mr. Kostioutchenko graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. He began his public accounting career with Deloitte LLP, he later moved to lead audit and special engagements with Collins Barrow Toronto LLP, now RSM Canada LLP. Subsequent to his tenure at Collins Barrow Toronto LLP, Mr. Kostioutchenko co-founded Kostioutchenko & Patel, CPAs, Professional Corporation, an affiliate under Abacus Group, where he now serves as Partner in the assurance and advisory practice.

Anton Tikhomirov, Senior Vice President, Technology and Architecture

Mr. Tikhomirov has over fifteen years of experience in digital technologies, with a specialization in e-Commerce constructs. His unique approach to systems allowed him to establish a chain of e-Commerce platforms in 2008 which, within two years generated over 1 million unique visitors per month. Mr. Tikhomirov’s ability to develop strategic plans and execute against them allowed him to open a full-service digital agency in 2016 which currently serves nearly 40 clients across Canada and the US.

Jessica Martin, Vice President Investor Relations and Communications

Ms. Martin is a seasoned communications expert with nearly 20 years of investor, government and media relations expertise. Most recently, as VP of Public Relations and Regulatory Affairs for Invictus MD, she negotiated some of the first government contracts for licensed cannabis producers. Previously Ms. Martin was a spokesperson for Toronto Hydro, Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor to the Premier of Ontario and Ontario’s Minister of Finance. Earlier she worked as a research analyst at Queen’s Park and as a Floor Director at CityTV in Toronto. She is a graduate of the McMaster-Syracuse Master of Communications Management (MCM) program.

Additional Information

All information contained in this news release with respect to IntellaEquity and CannCentral was supplied by the parties respectively, for inclusion herein, and each party and its directors and officers have relied on the other party for any information concerning the other party.

Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.

For further information please contact:

CannCentral Inc.:

Brian Kalish, CEO
Email: [email protected]

IntellaEquity Inc.:

Allen Lone, President and CEO
Email: [email protected]

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Spyder Cannabis $SPDR.ca – Top 7 benefits and uses of #CBD oil $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:33 PM on Monday, July 29th, 2019

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Top 7 benefits and uses of CBD oil

  • Cannabidiol is a chemical compound in the cannabis plant and is most often derived from hemp.
  • It’s a naturally occurring substance that is not psychoactive — meaning it won’t impair or impact your mental state of being.

Experts from Charlotte’s Web highlight how cannabidiol can be beneficial in many ways in this guide to the top 7 uses of CBD oil

While an easy-going, uncomplicated and fulfilling life is what we are all after — we can’t all be rosy, all the time. Every aspect of our day-to-day — from professional to personal — is filled with responsibilities and expectations. Though many of these to-do list items are part of the path to success and happiness, sometimes we need a little pick-me-up to make the road easier. This is why certain cure-all ingredients become trendy seemingly overnight. From those that promise to help us lose the belly fat to ones that guarantee a mood-boost–if you can Google it, you can find it.

Though generations across the globe have been utilising the wondrous properties of hemp for hundreds of years, cannabidiol (or CBD) has recently been used as an oil and capsule for general wellness 

As a smart shopper, if you are on the fence about implementing a new product into your routine, you likely want to know how it will boost your vitality. We have been studying and fostering quality, reliable and safe products for years, giving us a first-hand perspective on how this gem from Mother Nature can benefit your health. Though there are countless claims about what CBD can provide, not all are backed by science. That’s why we stand by these specific benefits of CBD oil:

First up, what is CBD?

Cannabidiol is a chemical compound in the cannabis plant and is most often derived from hemp. It’s a naturally occurring substance that is not psychoactive — meaning it won’t impair or impact your mental state of being. Not to be confused with its cousin, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), this derivative is more widely legalised across the country. You should definitely do your homework to understand the rules and regulations of your state, though many allow the use of CBD in various products. 

If you look backwards thousands of years, indigenous people used hemp for many daily uses — including spinning it into fibre to make clothing, controlling weeds and purifying water, to name a few. In modern times, CBD oil can be turned into oils for you skin or to drop on your tongue to support recovery from post-workout inflammation, maintain focus and other perks. 

While most of the time it is humans who use the products, whether topically or orally, there are also a few benefits for man’s (and woman’s!) best friend. And while your best friend may go the oil route, you could be more on Team Supplement since you already take daily vitamins anyway. That’s the beauty of CBD as a health Kickstarter — you can use it however you feel most comfortable.

The benefits below are ones we celebrate — but it is still important to exercise patience. Because of the vast variety and reach of this natural ingredient, using it across various mediums could be beneficial. As with anything, give your body time to adjust to CBD, and don’t expect overnight results. Your system needs time to process, and we generally recommend 30-60 days to witness an impact.

If you are willing to go the long mile and give it a try, here are a few CBD benefits you may experience:

CBD Benefit #1: Help you remain calm during stressful situations.

Think back when you were in college and you were trying to decide on a major. There are some lucky people who have always known what they were destined to do for their career — but for many, it took trial and error to arrive where they are now. Even more, are still figuring out the right trajectory. Regardless of where you happen to be on the career ladder, work-related stress is to be expected. People who are captivated and challenged by their gigs, as well as those who frequently experience the Sunday Scaries, are sometimes bogged down by a seemingly never-ending stream of deadlines and emails. Not to mention client and colleague meetings, business trips and interpersonal, in-office relationships.

However, to be productive and channel your creativity, managing stress is essential. Everyone has their moments when they feel overworked and over-booked, but your ability to prioritise and work through the chaos and collect your thoughts will set you apart. One of the most talked-about benefits of CBD oil is how it can ease your anxiety and worries in your everyday life. And this isn’t limited to career-related angst. Many professionals find this essential to guide them through difficult quarters, overbearing clients and all of the annoyances in between. Our CBD gummies for calm can support in calming your nerves, allowing you to focus on the task at hand. When you need to finish a project, shoot off an email or have a tricky conversation with your manager, the extra zen will go a long way.

CBD Benefit #2: Help you navigate everyday stresses.

Everyday stresses come at us from every angle. The vast majority of the workforce doesn’t work traditional 9 to 5 hours — we’re expected to be on call and available 24/7. Families with children may have two working parents with full-time gigs, making family life that much more demanding. And though friendships are meant to help us navigate life’s ups and the downs, they require accountability too. Juggling all of that maybe when the unthinkable happens: the dishwasher breaks down. Or the pipes need to be replaced. Or the handyman measured the blinds wrong and now they need to be fixed. Just when you feel as if you have everything under control, there always seems to be a wrench thrown into the mix.

For everyday stressors — from the expected to the unexpected — CBD oil can step in as your relaxation agent. Clearing your mind, settling your heart rate and giving you a tool to regain focus and control, it can help you get back on track. Much of life is unpredictable and we can’t always have someone to step in and manage the details for us. Luckily, a trusted CBD oil can make the journey smoother. 

CBD Benefit #3: Help reduce inflammation after a workout

You grew up being active or playing sports — and running around outside until your mother finally made you come in as the sun went down. Or maybe you fell in love with running — or spinning or yoga — as an adult. And now, in an effort to maintain your health, strength and longevity, you somehow make it to a class or to the gym a few times a week. For those who want to live a balanced, energy-filled life, frequent, consistent fitness is non-negotiable.

Even though you know how important it is to get your heart rate going, there are plenty of hurdles that create a barrier to working out. From late nights in the office to hitting snooze on your morning alarm (whoops) — scheduling is sometimes, well, impossible. However, one of the most common reasons folks skip out on their visit is soreness from the day (or days) before. While this is a normal part of the recovery process, aching muscles can be painful to push through, especially when finding the motivation to prioritise fitness.

CBD oil can work wonders here since it fights against workout-induced inflammation. What’s this mean? When we are active and challenge our bodies, we put strain on our muscles, creating tiny cuts in the tissue. This isn’t dangerous, and rather, helps to build our strength — but that doesn’t mean it’s comfortable. Following an intensive, strenuous routine, CBD oil or our CBD gummies for recovery can speed up the recovery process so you can continue to meet your fitness goals. 

CBD oil benefit #4: Help you to sleep better

Think of those Saturday mornings. You know the ones: nothing on your agenda until the afternoon, breezy, comfortable just-right temperature outside. No kiddos or pets — or the garbage pick-up or your neighbours — to disrupt your slumber. Your chest heavy, your breathing relaxed, you zonked out for a solid eight hours and waking up ready to conquer the world. Or at the very least — brunch! More than any other routine we keep up, including working out and smart food choices, our health and energy levels are directly tied to how much time we spend in dreamland. But it’s not just quantity, it’s the quality of sleep that matters as well. You may lay in bed for the recommended hours for our age group — but if you aren’t sleeping soundly, you won’t actually reap the benefits of a good night rest.

How do you know if you are sleeping effectively? Consider these questions — and answer honestly! — to determine how high you rank on slumber hygiene. How long does it take you to drift away? How many times do you wake up in the middle of the night? How do you feel when you wake up — rested or exhausted? Do you go to bed at the same time — and rise like clockwork? If you struggle with most of these, know that CBD oil helps support healthy sleep cycles. An alternative to our CBD oil or capsules is our CBD gummy and melatonin designed specifically with your sleep needs in mind. 

CBD oil benefit #5: Help you fight against dry skin

In the winter, as the temperature falls outside, the dry heat skyrockets inside to keep you warm. Then spring rolls around, and all of those beautiful blooms have your nose feeling itchy. Summer may cause your skin to break out thanks to sunscreen and sweat — but for some folks, dry patches are still an issue, year-round. No matter what season gives your body’s largest organ — skin! — the most trouble, maintaining moisture is essential. Dry skin is uncomfortable and makes it more difficult to apply various products that keep us healthy and glowing. T

hough many people turn to body butters, lotions or other hydrating gems, sometimes, it’s not enough to reach the moisture level our pores are thirsty for. To the rescue could be CBD oil or CBD cream— since one of the benefits of this powerful topical is how it helps our skin to maintain optimal skin moisturisation. As with any new skincare product, you will want to start slow and watch how your pores react. It may take time to start seeing results — so be patient. And when in doubt, talk to a dermatologist about an ideal regimen for your unique chemical makeup.

CBD oil benefit #6: Help your pet feel relaxed

Though Fido has historically been referenced as man’s best friend — we would like to think our beloved pets are the whole family’s pal. From the moment you took him or her from the animal shelter as a pup (or as an older dog!) — they stole your heart, filled up your iPhone with countless photos and of course, most of your bed. That’s why so many pet owners go above and beyond for their pets by feeding them wholesome meals, taking them to training schools and scheduling regular visits to the vet.

This means you are hyper-aware of any shifts in your pet’s personality. If you notice your pet is skittish, anxious or overall, not like themselves, it is normal to worry. Much like humans, dogs will experience various ebbs and flows in their mood — all causes by a variety of factors. During the winter, they may not get as much time outside running around, causing them to have extra energy indoors. Or in the summer, when it’s scorching under the sun, they could overheat and have to retreat back to the couch.

Perhaps they are ageing and experiencing joint pain or tenderness, that while normal, is difficult to manage. Though you should definitely seek veterinary attention if you feel something extraordinary is happening under their fur, one of the benefits of CBD oil extends to your pets. In fact, it’s been shown to calm their nerves and anxiety when used regularly. Test a small drop first — and then see how your four-legged friend responds.

CBD oil benefit #7: Help your pet stay stronger for longer

Before you had a human baby — your pet your first child. They taught you what unconditional love really means — and how much joy a wagging tail can bring. Ask any pet owner and they will be quick to admit that their pets are not just the guardian of the herd — but part of the family. As they’ve watched you cascade through various milestones, you have witnessed the years wearing on them, too. Though they used to run for hours around your backyard, they’re slower these days.

And while they used to serve as your first alarm clock, now you have to wake them up for breakfast. Ageing is hard to see — but you can make your pet more comfortable with the use of CBD oil. Because it has been shown to support healthy hips and joints for animals, a drop of CBD oil will have them moving easier. Even if you — sadly — can’t make your dog live forever, you can keep them fresh and happy by adding a bit of CBD oil to their routine.

Source: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/uses-of-cbd-oil/70200/

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Gratomic $GRAT.ca – A Quantum Phenomenon Highlights the Limits of Graphene Electronics $SRG.ca $NGC.ca $LLG.ca $GPH.ca $NOU.ca

Posted by AGORACOM at 12:11 PM on Monday, July 29th, 2019

Gratomic Inc. (TSX-V: GRAT) Advanced Materials company focused on mine to market commercialization of graphite products, most notably high value graphene based components for a range of mass market products. Collaborating with Perpetuus, Gratomic will use Aukam graphite to manufacture graphene products for commercialization on an industrial scale.

  • A quantum phenomenon that tests the limits of graphene’s use in electricity has been discovered by a research team from The University of Manchester, The University of Nottingham and The University of Loughborough.
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The research addressed how electrons in graphene scatter off the vibrating carbon atoms in the hexagonal crystal lattice. The researchers applied a magnetic field perpendicular to the atomically thin sheet of graphene. This magnetic field forced the current-carrying electrons to move in a closed circular orbit.

There is only one way for an electron from pure graphene to escape this orbit, this is by bouncing off a “phonon” in a scattering event. These phonons are particle-like bundles of energy and momentum. By warming graphene crystals for a very low temperature, researchers discovered they can generate these phonons.

Once the research team triggered the phonon scattering event, they passed a small electrical current through the sheet of graphene in order to measure the precise amount of energy and momentum that can be transferred between and electron and a phonon during the event.

What happens during these scatter events?

The researchers discovered that there are two types of phonon scatter. The first being named transverse acoustic (TA) phonons. TA phonons force the carbon atoms to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of phonon propagation and wave motions, such motion can be likened to the way waves flow on the surface of water.

The second type of phonon scatter is longitudinal acoustic (LA). LA phonons stimulate the carbon atoms to vibrate back and forth along the direction of the phonon and the wave motion, which motion is comparable to the motion sound waves make through the air.

By assessing these events, researchers have found a very accurate way to measure the speed of both types of phonons. Such measurements have indicated that the TA phonon scattering events dominate over LA phonon scattering.

Laurence Eaves and Roshan Krishna Kumar, co-authors of the work, said “We were pleasantly surprised to find such prominent magnetophonon oscillations appearing in graphene. We were also puzzled why people had not seen them before, considering the extensive amount of literature on quantum transport in graphene.”

Mark Greenaway, from Loughborough University, worked on the theory of this effect said: “This result is extremely exciting – it opens a new route to probe the properties of phonons in two-dimensional crystals and their heterostructures. This will allow us to better understand electron-phonon interactions in these promising materials, understanding which is vital to develop them for use in new devices and applications.”

SOURCE: https://www.scitecheuropa.eu/a-quantum-phenomenon-highlights-the-limits-of-graphene-electronics/96360/

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ThreeD Capital Inc. $IDK.ca – #Blockchain is finally becoming the next-gen database of choice $HIVE.ca $BLOC.ca $CODE.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:49 AM on Monday, July 29th, 2019

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Blockchain is finally becoming the next-gen database of choice

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  • In short, a blockchain is a server that can’t crash and a database that can’t be corrupted — all in one easy to deploy package.

Will Martino, Kadena@_wjmartino

When I think of why we need a blockchain, I think of one guy. There was a dev we had hired to build a few important parts of our product for us. A few years previously, in another life, he had been hosting his own servers and one of them crashed. He was telling me this with tears in his eyes: The database, a massive mess full of customer data, point-of-sale info, and inventory information had gone up in smoke. The backups were hosed, as well. And there was no way to rewind the data.

He spent almost 24 hours in an air-conditioned server room, a monitor attached to the rack and a keyboard on his knees, trying to resurrect it. He was partially successful, but the real question was whether the data was accurate. Whether the transactions all matched up, whether he would keep his job in the morning.

Everything turned out fine and, since then, it has gotten a lot easier to do his job. Cloud replaced servers while also being cheaper and more reliable. His lingering fear never went away though. Things are better, but he can’t be 100% sure things will never go sideways again. He believes, though, that there’s a stronger safety net available now than we’ve had before: blockchain.

Benefits like disaster recovery, security, availability, and automation are all baked into blockchain. The serverless architecture of public blockchains makes them powerful proofs of how blockchain can deliver on enterprise-grade reliability for business databases. The costs are also not much higher: Blockchain’s ability to instantly replicate may even allow you to safely get away with the same (or even less) redundancy compared to a traditional database.  Perhaps the biggest advantage? Smart contracts will regulate changes, so a new hire can’t throw a wrench into everything — the blockchain will protect you from changes that could compromise data or stability.

In short, a blockchain is a server that can’t crash and a database that can’t be corrupted — all in one easy to deploy package.

To be clear, blockchain isn’t perfectly suited to solve certain data problems, the same way that email isn’t suited for instant messaging. Big data analytics is crazy expensive to replicate, and unless you are directly monetizing the data (like selling ads), it is not worth the cost to shoehorn blockchain into an analytical workload. Blockchains are best for core business transactional data, like your account balance. They are absolutely mission-critical when it comes to account data and ownership records, the loss of which would be an existential threat to a company. A company like Walmart can probably survive the loss of all website traffic data, but it would be very much at risk if it lost its inventory ledger.

Business continuity is a major concern for enterprise players as customers demand nothing less than always-on availability. As businesses grow though, the pains of migrating databases and updating systems can lead to massive fumbles. According to Boston Computing Network’s research, 60 percent of companies that lose their data will shut down within six months of the disaster. There exists an entire industry of SysOps, DevOps, and others who monitor code pushes and database migrations, giving humans plenty of chances to foul up a launch.

So blockchain represents a big opportunity for businesses to move quickly while keeping their operations secure.

Today, it isn’t just about the speed of transactions, it’s also about verifying and securing those transactions. That’s what has always been missing in system management and is something that anyone from our beleaguered dev to the teams that run databases for Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn are learning.

Blockchain tech is the evolution of the database. Smart contracts enforce business rules, while databases are backed up and verified continuously. All of the infrastructure and computational needs are calculated before deployment, and embedded rules ensure compliance from day one onward.

In fact, it looks a lot like the next generation of what APIs look like. You’re encapsulating processes, tying them together with requests for data, and expecting results. Right now, the business logic is processed on central servers of some kind. What’s innovative with blockchain is that you can take that logic, wrapped as a smart contract, and run it on your own. It still adheres to the rules set by the people who created it, and it must interact as expected.

Now, imagine databases on blockchain using these same robust rules. Robust databases that are unkillable. You don’t have to worry about your main server going down. Replication is built-in. Immutable laws exist that you can’t lose or change. If you’re on a public blockchain, this is as robust as possible, and you don’t have to pay for any servers. With a public blockchain, your data is stored cryptographically by the blockchain’s miners all around the world. If you’re on a private blockchain, you may run several replicated systems. Or, you can own all the nodes. You can also use blockchain on cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. The key is that blockchain is built to be replicated, again and again. Traditional databases must be migrated in specific, expensive ways under certain conditions to guard against data loss.

Ultimately, this is where blockchain really proves its worth: combining the basic elements of security, robustness, replication, and business logic all in its “DNA.” Smart contracts are safe, distributed, and secure. Your entire dataset is more secure this way, too. This is why blockchain promises to be the next-generation database.

Will Martino is Founder and CEO of Kadena.

Source: https://venturebeat.com/2019/07/27/blockchain-is-finally-becoming-the-next-gen-database-of-choice/

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Tartisan #Nickel $TN.ca – #Tesla $TSLA: How #Elon Musk’s “Terawatt-Hour” Battery Plan May Spark Shift to Clean Energy $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

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Tesla: How Elon Musk’s “Terawatt-Hour” Battery Plan May Spark Shift to Clean Energy

Musk says it’s terawatt-or-bust.

By Mike Brown July 25, 2019 Filed Under Batteries, Clean Energy, Elon Musk, Energy, Sustainable Energy & Tesla

  • Elon Musk wants to transition the world onto renewable energy sources, but to do so, the world’s going to need a lot more energy storage.
  • The CEO outlined a new battery production goal during Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, hinting that the company could eventually produce multiple terawatt-hours of storage per year.

“In order to really make a fundamental shift in the world’s energy usage and really transform things to a sustainable energy future, if you’re not in the terawatt-hour range, it’s like, it’s a nice news story but it is not fundamentally changing the energy equation,” Musk told investors during the afternoon conference call.

It’s the sort of move that could spark a bigger jump to renewables. Batteries are vital for renewable energy because they ensure a steady stream of power throughout the day.

After all, when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing, solar and wind generators aren’t going to keep the lights on.

The Tesla-built Hornsdale battery in Australia, completed in November 2017, uses 129 megawatt-hours to store wind energy from nearby turbines and provide enough power for 30,000 homes. The Arsenal Football Club in London has a large enough battery to power the stadium for an entire 90-minute match, and GivePower is using batteries and solar to run a desalination plant 24 hours a day.

GivePower in Kiyunga.

In the wake of booming demand and a need for more capacity, battery production is soaring. Benchmark Minerals states that annual global production jumped from 19 gigawatt-hours in 2010 to 160 gigawatt-hours in 2019.

A staggering 68 plants could add a further 1.45 terawatt-hours to the mix by 2028.

There is still a long way to go: The IEA estimates that global electricity demand reached 23,000 terawatt-hours last year. Renewables accounted for around 24 percent of electricity in 2017, a figure that could reach 30 percent by 2023.

Of course, it’s not necessary to produce enough batteries to hold all of the world’s energy at once. Musk previously stated that 100 of his company’s Gigafactories could produce enough storage to transition the world onto sustainable energy. With Musk planning to send Tesla’s production skyrocketing, it could bring this goal within squinting distance.

The Tesla battery in South Australia.

Elon Musk’s Terawatt-Hour Plan: How It Currently Stacks Up

Tesla’s Gigafactory behemoth in the Nevada desert reached an annual production rate of 20 gigawatt-hours in August 2018. That in and of itself was an achievement, as it made the firm the largest producer of battery power in the world, and it meant that Tesla produces more capacity than all other automakers combined.

The Gigafactory now produces around 28 gigawatt-hours of battery capacity per year, Musk 

Work on the Gigafactory is not complete. The company is aiming to reach an annual production rate of 150 gigawatt-hours of battery pack production per year. This would be a rate that Musk has previously described as “faster than bullets leaving a machine gun.”

Musk has stated that 100 such factories would be enough to transition the world onto sustainable energy.

But none of this is enough for Musk, who now wants to see the company reach “multiple terawatt-hours per year.”

More information about this goal could come soon. Musk suggested that a battery day, similar to the autonomous driving day, could offer “a comprehensive review of cell chemistry, module and pack, architecture, and a manufacturing plan that has a clear roadmap to a terawatt-hour per year.” That could arrive sometime between February and March 2020.

Tesla is planning to launch new vehicles next year, like the second-generation Roadster, Model Y SUV, and Semi truck.

But beyond these new vehicles, Tesla’s batteries could be used to help shift the markets to ditch dirty energy sources once and for all.

Source: https://www.inverse.com/article/58024-tesla-how-elon-musk-s-terawatt-hour-plan-may-spark-shift-to-clean-energy

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Canadian teen Hayden Krueger wins $1.2M in Fortnite World Cup

‘I wanted to do something different with my life,’ so he practises up to 12 hours a day

Zulekha Nathoo · CBC News · 

  • Canadian Hayden Krueger, 17, finished third on Saturday the first Fortnite World Cup, scoring a cool $2.4 million.
  • He’ll split that with his competition partner, who goes by the name Ceice.

In the New York tennis stadium where the U.S. Open is played every summer, Fortnite players — many not old enough for a driver’s licence — competed this weekend for a $40 million prize pool in a first-of-its-kind tournament.

Like many professional sports, video game competition is dubbed the World Cup. Like many professional athletes, the competitors warm up, train and scrutinize their strengths and weaknesses for hours a day.

“In football and basketball, they’ll go over film of their game,” said Canadian contestant Hayden Krueger, 17. “So every night, we’ll do like an hour of film. And we’ll watch over our films to see what we did good, what we did bad and then just apply it the next day.”

Krueger is better known in the gaming world and to his 20,000-plus Twitter followers as Elevate. He beat 40 million hopefuls to become one of a handful of contestants in the lucrative three-day finals.

He finished third on Saturday, scoring a cool $2.4 million for the ranking, which he’ll split with his competition partner, who goes by the name Ceice.

The winner of Sunday’s solo category will take home $3.8 million, the same amount tennis champions Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep each scored at Wimbledon this month.

Practising eight to 12 hours a day, Calgary-born Krueger, who now lives in the U.S., says he stands to make about $150,000 US in earnings this year from other tournaments. That doesn’t include sponsorship deals or streaming revenues. 

“A traditional job gave me anxiety,” he told CBC News in a Skype interview from his hotel room in New York after his win. “I didn’t want to show up to my cubicle every single day and take my pay cheque. I wanted to do something different with my life.”

Krueger, 17, says he practises eight to 12 hours a day as a professional video gamer. (Steven D’Souza/CBC)

The teenager has a rigid, albeit unconventional, routine.

“I wake up at like 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. and then I’ll play until 3 a.m. into the night,” said Krueger. “It’s like the same hours if not more

[than a 9-to-5-job]

, like eight to 12 hours of this game. It’s pretty scheduled for me.”

The commitment â€” and its payoff â€” is enviable enough that players have fans turning up in droves to watch them perform. Competitors, who range in age between 13 and 24, are often stopped between rounds to sign autographs or pose for selfies.

The award-winning battle royale game, which has become a cultural phenomenon since it was released in 2017, involves 100 players being dropped onto an island to compete for survival. It’s free to play, but part of Fortnite’s internal currency allows participants to make upgrades and purchase add-ons for their avatars, such as “skins” (costumes) and “emotes” (signature dance moves).

Fans filled the stands at the Arthur Ashe stadium in New York and stopped competitors for autographs and selfies between rounds. ( Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Eyes on the prize

It’s left some parents torn between trying to indulge their child’s interests and wondering whether their kids are spending too much time and money on the product. Kim Jeffords, who made the eight-hour drive from from Niagara Falls, N.Y., for her son, Nick, to attend the event, said she’s spent at least $25 a week on game-related purchases for him.

“I really don’t want to add it up because it will probably scare me,” she laughed.

Nick, blond and sporting a Nike T-shirt and polarized Wayfarer sunglasses, said he plays the game “at least 12 hours a day.”

“I don’t take breaks,” he said with a smile.

Kim Jeffords says she spends at least $25 a week on Fortnite-related game purchases for her son Nick, left. (Steven D’Souza/CBC)

At 11, his skills qualified him for the week-to-week round robin action. He was just too young to enter the finals.

“It is easy to get lost [in the game] because you want to become the best,” said esports journalist Victoria Rose. There are a lot of games with that issue.”

Among them, she says, are Grand Theft Auto, Dota and Starcraft. Rose says serious players will often switch to home schooling or take classes online to leave more time for the game.

“It’s mostly these very well trained, very educated players who know how to play efficiently, who know how to balance their work life to become the top players,” she said. “Just being here is a $50,000 guarantee. It gives you eyes to have sponsorships, to have a future.”

While Fortnite is still enjoying widespread popularity and massive revenue, some data suggests the game might be experiencing a slight decline in interest compared to when it burst onto the video game scene two years ago.

Fortnite, which came onto the market in 2017, is a battle royale game that drops 100 players on an island to fight for survival. (Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images)

‘Astronomical’ prize money

The World Cup, launched for the first time this year, could be another way to keep the game top-of-mind. Epic Games, which created Fortnite, has pumped more than $100 million in prizes over the last season of tournaments which is “astronomical in terms of esports,” according to ESPN sports host, Arda Ocal.

“This [event] is a massive deal, if not only for the giant prize pool itself, but also the amount of viewers that this entire season in competitive esports has had,” said the Canadian-born broadcaster. “For Fortnite, this is a great way for people to continue to know and learn about their game but also get engaged and be motivated to play the game after watching it.”

The first World Cup is one way for Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, to ensure fans stay interested in the game. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Krueger says it’s natural for parents to be reluctant to let their kids get too involved with the game, and his were no different. But they came around, he says, after seeing his detailed plan of how he intended to achieve his goals. His mother has also recently decided to shift careers and return to school to study law.

When asked if Krueger might be able to help with her tuition, he laughed: “Maybe.”

Next month, the Dota 2 esports tournament will surpass Fortnite‘s prize pool, offering over $40 million â€” the largest pot for this kind of competition.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/fortnite-world-cup-2019-1.5227778

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  • Caution ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with investors likely to look beyond an expected rate cut
  • Interest rate futures are fully priced for a quarter-point rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday, with only a small chance of a half-point move.
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Gold was little changed on Monday as caution set in ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with investors likely to look beyond an expected rate cut to the central bank’s guidance on monetary policy for the rest of the year.

Spot gold edged 0.1% higher to $1,419.45 per ounce. U.S. gold futures were flat at $1,419.30 an ounce.

“A rate cut is entirely priced in while a 50 basis points cut is extremely unlikely. So guidance becomes absolutely key,” OANDA senior market analyst Craig Erlam said.

”(Gold’s movement) will depend on how dovish or how far ajar Jerome Powell leaves the door on these rate cuts in the months ahead.”

For the first time since the financial crisis, the Fed is expected to trim the key interest rate by at least 25 basis points (bps) at its July 30-31 meeting. Investors will also look for signals of likely additional cuts in the pipeline.

“Much will also depend on what Fed Chair Powell says in the subsequent press conference: if he makes no mention of a cycle of rate cuts, causing gold to come under pressure, we would not see this as a trend reversal but as an attractive buying opportunity,” analysts at Commerzbank said in a note.

Interest rate futures are fully priced for a quarter-point rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday, with only a small chance of a half-point move.

Traders will also keep a close eye on the U.S. and Chinese trade talks in Shanghai this week, as negotiators from both countries meet for their first in-person talks since a truce at G20 last month. Expectations are low for a breakthrough.

On the technical front, $1,400 will be the key downside support for gold, and beyond that, $1,380, OANDA’s Erlam said.

“Bulls are very reluctant to let go just yet, but if we do see those levels break, we might see gold bulls head for the exits quite quickly.”

Hedge funds and money managers reduced their bullish stance in COMEX gold in the week to July 23, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a report on Friday.

SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, said its holdings fell 0.1% to 818.14 tonnes on Friday.

Among other precious metals, silver dipped 0.1% to $16.37 per ounce.

Palladium fell 0.3% to $1,530.38 per ounce, while platinum gained 0.8% to $867.26 per ounce.

SOURCE: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/29/gold-markets-federal-reserve-in-focus.html

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CLIENT FEATURE: Tartisan Nickel $TN.ca Kenbridge Property Hosts M&I Resource of 7.14 Million Tonnes at 0.62% Nickel, 0.33% Copper $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

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Investment Highlights

  • Kenbridge property has a measured and indicated resource of 7.14 million tonnes at 0.62% nickel, 0.33% copper
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  • Signed Binding Letter of Intent to Purchase Sill Lake Lead-Silver Property, Ontario Read More

Kenbridge Ni Project (ON, Canada)

  • Advanced  stage  deposit  remains open  in  three  directions,  is  equipped with a 623m  deep  shaft  and  has  never  been  mined. 
  • Preliminary  Economic Assessment completed and updated returned robust project 
    economics and operating costs including  a  NPV  of  C$253M  and  cash costs of US$3.47/lb of nickel net of  
    copper credits.
  • Plans for Kenbridge include updating PEA, advancing the project through to feasibility and exploring the open mineralization at depth

Sill Lake Silver-Lead property, Sault Ste. Marie Mining Division, Ontario.

  • Closed the acquisition of the past-producing Sill Lake Silver-Lead property, Vankoughnet Twp, Sault Ste. Marie Mining Division, Ontario.
  • Acquisition includes 13 single-cell mining claims and four boundary-cell claims that total some 372.8 hectares.
  • Lead-zinc-silver mineralization was discovered at Sill Lake in 1892; since that time sufficient works have been completed so as to define a (historical) measured and indicated resource of 112,751 tonnes of 134 g/t silver, 0.62% lead, and 0.21% zinc.
  • A 60 g/t cutoff for silver was used, with no cutoff used for base metals content.
  • Some 7,000 tonnes was exploited from the Sill Lake Project to produce a lead-silver concentrate which was sold to nearby smelters.

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CLIENT FEATURE: Star Navigation $SNA.ca Providing Real-Time Patient Information and Flight Tracking

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:15 PM on Sunday, July 28th, 2019

Real-Time Flight Tracking Technology And Ruggedized Flat Panel displays

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  • STAR-A.D.S. ® system installed on a major private operator in the Mid-East has been operating for more than one year now
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  • Contract for 5 aircraft installations with a scheduled flights airline in Egypt has been implemented
  • First installation is scheduled for Fall 2019 as scheduling permits, with the balance of fleet installations to match the C-check schedule of the remaining aircraft in the fleet
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STAR M.M.I.™

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  • STAR-ISAMM™ and STAR-LSAMM™ systems have generated a rapid and growing interest in the North American market
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  • STAR-ISAMM™ presentations have been made targeting Canadian Defense retrofit programs.
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Blockchain, a Step Into the World of eSports

  By Ezekiel Ng

  • Esports have become one of the fastest-growing industries in the world in the last decade with millions of dollars on the line for players to compete over.
  • The eSports industry has generated over $1billion yearly in revenue in the past couple of years and has provided many players with a stable income.

Being a gamer or streamer is more viable as a career option now with ever-increasing viewership and tournament prize pools each year. However, selections can be tough and not everyone can make the cut.

Blockchain can provide increased transparency into gaming as well as more ways in which platforms can monetize activities. On top of that, blockchain also reduces the barriers of entry into the gaming industry and provides regular gamers a stepping stone onto what could provide them a stable income.

Here are some ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrencies have been used in gaming so far!

Gambling

The gambling industry is a lucrative business and eSports has provided people with new options to throw their money on. Unikrn is a sports and eSports betting platform that also provides up-to-date news about eSports. They offer all the top popular games such as Dota 2, LOL, CS:GO and many others. They have 2 gaming currencies UKG(Unikoin Gold) and Unikoin silver which you can use for betting or even entering jackpots. Users will not be required to make an initial deposit or purchase and Unikoin Silver is given free to all users who signed up.

Buying and selling skins

Unikrn also has the function to allow users to connect their Unikrn account to steam and convert selected skins for UKG. Skins from popular games such as Dota 2 and CS:GO will be available for conversion. This provides players with an additional way to earn money as money earned by selling on platforms such as Steam can’t be withdrawn. UKG is being sold on some exchanges and can even be used to buy games, gift cards and keys from Gamivo.

Wagering

Wagering is a good way for players to use their gaming skills to earn money or items for themselves. Arena Match, an eSports gaming app, has the perfect platform for players to pit their skills against one another or push themselves to the limits.

Currently, they have only PUBG unlocked for skill challenges but will have many other top games such as CS:GO, Fortnite and Apex Legends available in the future. To give you an idea on how wagering works in PUBG on Arena Match here is an illustration. Players have to pay an entry fee in credits and enter into a solo match in PUBG. Depending on your performance in the game, a multiplier will be applied to your wager amount if you hit a certain requirement. For example, having 5 kills in a single game could earn you a 3x multiplier and a 10kill game could earn you an 8x multiplier and the payout will be in terms of real cash.

Arena Match has also adopted the Enjin Blockchain SDK and even has Enjin backed perks for players to use in-game to reduce the difficulty of challenges.

Streaming

Streaming can be considered bread and butter for many gamers and is a huge part of the entertainment industry as well. Some common ways of income for streamers are donations and partnership with the streaming platform.

Refereum has just announced a partnership with PUBG and is rewarding players for streaming. Due to their blockchain technology, players will also be able to receive rewards for streaming on some of their partnered platforms such as Twitch and Mixer.

Sliver.tv who has partnered with Theta is another streaming platform which allows streamers and watchers ways to earn by participating in activities on their platform. Users will be able to earn TFUEL(the operation token on the Theta protocol) by watching streams, winning giveaways and also donate to streamers. TFUEL can also be used to purchase items such as a Nintendo switch or a Playstation 4 in the Sliver shop.

Earn through playing

Refereum is also offering rewards for completing in-game achievements during their PUBG campaign.

Unikrn is giving players ways to earn UKG by linking their game account to the Unikrn platform and completing certain achievements. Games such as CS:GO, Dota 2, Fornite and many more are available in their list of premium games in their play to earn system.

Game hosting

Plairlife, a decentralized gaming ecosystem, has successfully hosted a Dota 2 tournament on their platform. Plair hosted a series of 1v1 and 5v5 Dota 2 matches for their Alpha testers to enjoy and also established a partnership with Team Eazy(HongKong Dota 2 team).

They will be looking to host CS:GO tournaments next and is actively looking for cyber café partners to integrate Plair into their physical locations.

Opportunities to go pro

DreamTeam is a platform for players to find teammates, use of AI to improve their gaming skills and to manage teams. As many people most commonly game at home, getting scouted by a pro team can be indeed near to impossible. DreamTeam connects and allows regular gamers to go professional with amateur or semi-professional eSports teams with over a 60% rate of success.

Salary and payment

DreamTeam platform also allows salaries, prize money and other deals to be settled on their platform. Due to the nature of blockchain, players can be sure to receive their payments as not getting paid is a real and not so uncommon thing in the pro scene of eSports.

Conclusion

Blockchain has shown its capability and also enhances the quality of gaming as well. It also shows it can solve many real and burning issues in the eSports world and provide gamers with more ways to be able to earn money. This also shows how blockchain and the eSports industry can work and grow together. Blockchain is constantly evolving and eSports is not showing signs of slowing down either. This space will be super exciting to watch and I am thrilled onto what developments blockchain can bring.

Source: https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/blockchain-gaming/gaming-news/blockchain-a-step-into-the-world-of-esports/

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