Mercury Hackathon 2021: All About NFTs

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TL;DR 🚀 Mercury Hackathon 2021 is a 6-week blockchain virtual hackathon hosted by Tribe and AngelHack, in association with Filecoin, IPFS & Flow that presents up to USD $120,000~ of prizes in FIL & FLOW tokens. Participants are invited to innovate and build projects on the Filecoin, IPFS or Flow protocol.



About the Hackathon

AngelHack is proud to announce that we’re partnering with Tribe to host this online 6-week hackathon is designed to bring together the brightest creators and innovators from around the globe to challenge boundaries in the world of blockchain technology. Join us from September 20 — October 31 2021, together with the experts from Filecoin, IPFS & Flow for Developer Hour sessions, technical workshops and a whole lot of adventure and fun.

With up to USD $120,000 in prizes for grabs across 3 tracks and 14 prize categories, participants get to look forward to being the best integration project, the best browser integration project and more.

Prizes

Spanning 3 tracks and 14 prize categories, we’re excited to announce that approximately USD $120,000+ worth of Filecoin & Flow tokens are to be given out.

Note: Each participant is only allowed to submit a project for one (1) track.



TRACK 1: FILECOIN X FLOW

Integrating Filecoin and Flow’s decentralized storage technology with NFTs

Top 3 Best Combined Use of Filecoin x Flow Projects: USD $8,000 | $5,000 | $3,000

Top 2 Best Filecoin x Flow Artists & Creators Projects: USD $8,000 | $5,000

Best Filecoin x Flow NFT Value Store Project: USD $8,000

Best Filecoin x Flow Browser Integration Project: USD $8,000

Best Filecoin x Flow NFT Badge Generator Project: USD $8,000

Best Filecoin x Flow Video Game Assets NFTs Project: USD $8,000



Track 2: FILECOIN

Best use for Filecoin and/or IPFS and/or the following decentralized storage services: web3.storage, Estuary, Slate or nft.storage

Top 2 Best Filecoin/IPFS Projects: USD $7,500 each


Track 3: FLOW

The implementation of blockchain-enabled application built on Flow, across consumer-facing NFT dapps, creator-oriented services, crypto primitives with Decentology tools and more

Best NFTs Collateral-based Project: USD $7,500

Best Fractional NFTs-based Project: USD $7,500

Best Composable Smart Contract Project: USD $7,500

Best Implementation of Cadence Language Pillars Project: USD $7,500

Best Use of DappStarter Flow Foundation Project: USD $7,500

Best NFT Distribution Project: USD $7,500

Best Use of Non-Custodial Marketplace Project: USD $7,500


Who can join? 

· Anyone with a stable internet connection & 18+ years old

· Maximum of 4 participants per team and minimum 1

When is the hackathon? 

· 20 September — 31 October 2021

· Registrations open here at https://ahack.link/ph_press

How to participate in the hackathon?

1. Register for the hackathon.

2. Form and register your teams over (Refer to instructions on the Participants’ Guide).

3. Ideate and brainstorm the next big thing.

4. Check out the resources parked under the ‘Resources’ section in the Participants’ Guide to navigate your way through on building on the Filecoin, IPFS & Flow protocol.

5. Connect with your mentors on the Mercury Hackathon 2021 Slack channel during Mentor Office Hours.

6. Plus, join us for workshops to learn and explore while connecting with like-minded individuals.

7. Build your project!

8. Reminder to submit your project before Sunday, October 31 2021 at 9:25 PM UTC +5:30 | 11:55PM UTC +8.



Hackathon Schedule


From now till the 31st of October, we have activities planned for every single weekday of the week (yes, you read that right) so that no matter your level of familiarity with building with blockchain, we are here to get you well-equipped for the hackathon!

Plus, a structured learning pathway with consolidated resources is made available for your consumption at your own pace. Read and watch all the resources in the Participants’ Guide to help you gain a better understanding to build on Filecoin/IPFS and Flow protocol. 

The fundamental judging criteria are as follows:

1. Design

2. Novelty

3. Technical Complexity

4. Mass Usability

5. Creativity

6. Social/Environmental

Strap on and suit up — let’s get ready to rumble.

May the force be with you. 

Register here today.

 
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About AngelHack

AngelHack is a global innovation organization, founded on the idea of bringing creators together. Companies from all over the world have chosen them as their partner to engage developers with their technologies through hackathons and events. AngelHack has created an incredibly diverse and global community of change makers and developers. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook.

Top 8 Side Effects Of Corn That You Need To Know

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Do you want to find out the side effects of corn? Here are the details given below that can help you to prevent getting these conditions.

Corn is one of the most popular foods that is used to create many other products such as cornflakes and others. Most people do not think twice before having corn as they are sweet, tasty, affordable, and come with plenty of benefits. What could go wrong with eating corn right? Well, a lot of things can go wrong if you are not careful. It comes with a lot of side effects that can make you fall sick.

This is one of the reasons why were cornflakes invented. Unlike corn, cornflakes do not come with these side effects. You will be able to stay safe by eating cornflakes. But if you are eating corn, here are some of the side effects that you need to know about. Make sure to go through each of the side effects to learn in detail.

Although there are plenty of side effects available, all of them are not as deadly as the other ones. Some of the mild side effects are easy to get rid of. So, we are going to talk about the top 8 side effects of corn that can become bad for your health. Take a look below to find out more about them.

 

 
1. Pellagra Risk

One of the most common ones is the pellagra risk, which is very high from corn. If you consume corn in a high amount, you have a high chance of getting pellagra risk. Pellagra is not deadly; it appears when you have a deficiency of vitamins. Also, when the niacin in your body becomes low, you can get pellagra. You can take the help of vitamin-rich foods to get rid of pellagra.

 
2. Allergic Reactions

Allergic reactions are the most common side effects that you can get with eating corn. Some of the common symptoms like swelling, rashes, vomit, and others come with corn. Some people who have diseases like anaphylaxis and asthma attack have a high chance of developing these allergic reactions.

 
3. Causes Flatulence And Bloating

Corn is known to contain a very high amount of scratch. So, when you are consuming corn, it breaks down and causes a lot of gas. If someone consumes a lot of corn, then it can cause flatulence and bloat.

 
4. Bad For Diabetes

People who are diagnosed with diabetes need to stay away from eating corn. They have a higher chance of getting sick by eating corn. Corn is known to contain a high level of carbohydrates. This can elevate blood sugar levels and cause many complications for people who have diabetes. So, if you have diabetes, it is advised not to consume corn.

 
5. Causes Diarrhea And Intestinal Irritation

Eating corn might feel good but make sure that it is roasted or processed. Eating raw corn is not good for your health. It can cause some severe conditions like diarrhea, intestinal disorders, and clothes. If you find any symptoms of these diseases or conditions, then make sure to contact the doctor and get treated immediately. Also, try to roast the corn before eating it to get the best taste and stay safe.

 
6. Stomach Upset

Most people choose corn due to the high amount of vital nutrients and fiber in it. No doubt, these are some of the things that you need to stay healthy. They help to flash out the bad toxins from your body and help you to get better health. Even eating a lot of cereals can cause stomach cramps and indigestion. So, make sure that you are not consuming a lot of corn that is not good for your health.

 
7. Osteoporosis

There are people who depend on corn for their diet and help to reduce their weight. While it is very effective to maintain a good diet, you need to look for other options. The corn diet is responsible for causing osteoporosis. Corn contains a very low amount of calcium. So, only eating corn will make you get a low amount of calcium in your body and help you stay safe from all bone-related diseases.

 
8. Tooth Decay

Last but not least, Tooth decay is very rarely seen with corn. However, as corn contains a lot of sugar, it can cause tooth decay in some people. Although this is a rare condition, you need to make sure that you are safe. Make sure to brush your teeth very well and eat some other foods along with corn.

 
Conclusion

Corn is a very famous food that comes with lots of benefits. Many people depend on it to get a very good diet and reduce their weight. However, there are many things that you need to keep in mind while eating corn. 



Kacee Christian is a freelance content writer and enthusiastic blogger. She is the co-founder of Exclusiverights. She contributes to many authority blogs such as Voiceofaction, Techrab, worldtech24, Newsstoner, Worldnewsinn.

The Purpose of Educational Platforms

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According to online publication Rappler, the Department of Education insists that education should persist despite the pandemic.  Although there have been requests for academic freeze until 2021, the Department of Education (DepEd) insisted that education of millions of Filipino students should not wait. 

According to Bernardo (2020), Education Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan said that the call for "academic freeze" was an unpopular position considering that over 24 million students have already enrolled for the recent year, where they had learned through distance learning modalities, like modular, virtual, and flipped distance learning. 

SDO Pasig had developed these means in order to cater the needs of its learners, and to attain objectives such as to deliver effective, time-bound education within technology-driven communities and to ensure that time – which is believed to be a valuable resource – will not get unattended. 

In further addition, the Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin conceptualized of having learning materials suitable for the pandemic. With this initiative, Schools Division Office of Pasig City, in partnership with the local government unit, spearheaded by Hon. Ma. Regis Victor N. Sotto, Pasig City Mayor, came up with locally developed self-learning modules.

The Local Government Unit provided the gadgets such as tablets and laptops for all its learners, whereas SDO Pasig developed the self-learning modules to be lodged to the said gadgets to be distributed to all the learners, so support is most certainly there. 

There are 18 modules per quarter per subject area per grade level for a total of 72 Self-Learning Modules in a year per learning area. In the case of kindergarten, 6 Learning Modules per quarter are being utilized. 

In addition to the Self-Learning Modules, Key Stage 1, namely, Kinder, SPED, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 also have their printed Self-Learning Packets. These are the exercises or activities extracted from the Self-Learning Modules for them to answer and practice to decrease the students’ exposure to gadgets.

Other platforms utilized by teachers in delivering the teaching-learning process include the virtual method, through MS Teams, and Flipped method, through Facebook Messenger. All of these methods are meant to avoid setbacks in education despite the pandemic.

Written by: Hannah Krystelle Del Rosario

References:

Bernardo, J. (2020). DepEd rejects calls for 'academic freeze'. Retrieved from https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/09/20/deped-rejects-calls-for-academic-freeze

Magsambol, B. (2020). FAST FACTS: DepEd's modular learning. Retrieved from https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-deped-modular-learning