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List of Grants

Grants aren’t just handouts—they’re catalysts. From CSR foundations backing projects with social impact, to Gitcoin fueling open-source builders, to the Ethereum Foundation empowering the next wave of Web3, and countless other foundation and ecosystem programs, there’s a growing pool of non-dilutive capital waiting to be tapped. The best part? You don’t have to give upContinue reading “List of Grants”

List of Hackathons

Hackathons aren’t just coding marathons anymore—they’ve become launchpads where ideas turn into ventures. Beyond the adrenaline of building in 24–48 hours, they now offer real incentives: prize money for standout solutions, grants that help sustain projects after the event, and even early funding opportunities for teams who know how to combine sharp strategy with compellingContinue reading “List of Hackathons”

China’s Dirty Secret

How Myanmar’s war-torn mines power Beijing’s rare earth monopoly—and why it might all collapse. China dominates the global rare earth market but depends heavily on imports from Myanmar—especially for heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium, critical for tech and defense. Since 2018, Myanmar’s conflict zones, particularly in Kachin State, have become key suppliers viaContinue reading “China’s Dirty Secret”

Moon Race: China’s Final Play?

A stealthy lunar base by 2035 vs. America’s divided space dream — the moon’s future is no longer science fiction, it’s power strategy. China is building a space infrastructure called the Queqiao constellation to dominate lunar communications and exploration, aiming to place satellites at strategic Earth-Moon positions and build a permanent base near the moon’sContinue reading “Moon Race: China’s Final Play?”

How China Seized Rare Earths

Beijing’s iron grip on the minerals that power your car, phone, and defense Over the past 30 years, China’s rare-earth element (REE) trade surged ninefold, outpacing the US and leaving major importers—like the US, India, and South Korea—over 80% dependent on its exports. State support and global ore sourcing powered Chinese firms to undercut rivals,Continue reading “How China Seized Rare Earths”

Breaking China’s Grip

How One Aussie Firm Just Changed the Rare Earth Game Forever Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths has become the world’s only commercial producer of heavy rare earths outside China, starting with dysprosium used in EVs and wind turbines — a key move toward supply chain diversification amid rising geopolitical tensions, environmental concerns, and market concentration. –Continue reading “Breaking China’s Grip”

China’s Rare Earth Power Play

How Beijing is bending nations with minerals and punishing those who resist. China is exploiting its near-monopoly on rare earth minerals to pressure smaller countries into alignment and punish U.S. allies, offering tech deals to the neutral while using trade restrictions as retaliation in a broader economic and geopolitical war. – Hacks are becoming anContinue reading “China’s Rare Earth Power Play”