Glinda Green

10 posts
Soft Interfaces, Hard Problems: Christine Erispe and the WAIFU Project’s Humanist Reframe of Web3 UX
Builders

Soft Interfaces, Hard Problems: Christine Erispe and the WAIFU Project’s Humanist Reframe of Web3 UX

Instead of fixing Web3’s UX with just code, Christine Erispe proposes a philosophical shift: building caring, modular tools that reimagine how users and developers relate to crypto. Christine Erispe didn’t set out to build a software project. Initially, WAIFU was imagined as a practical book to guide developers

3 Min
By: Glinda Green
AI Browsers and the Rise of Tech-Infused User Experience
AI

AI Browsers and the Rise of Tech-Infused User Experience

Neon joins a growing trend of AI-native tools redefining the UX stack, from AI agents in browsers to decentralized design systems in Web3. From ChatGPT to Perplexity to Grok, artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of our everyday digital routines. While we're still in the early phases, the

2 Min
By: Glinda Green
Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm
International Press

Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Funnull Technology Inc. and its administrator for ties to pig butchering scams, escalating pressure on crypto fraud networks. In a move that underscores the intensifying crackdown on cryptocurrency-related fraud, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has

3 Min
By: Glinda Green
Matthew Wong-Stewart on Finding the Soul in Strategy
Builders

Matthew Wong-Stewart on Finding the Soul in Strategy

How an architect-turned-marketer helped reimagine Pixelmon through empathy, structure, and monster nostalgia. The Web3 space often moves at the speed of hype, but sustaining attention, let alone trust, requires more than token drops and flashy trailers. For Matthew Wong-Stewart, the key to rebuilding Pixelmon wasn’t just about PR spin

4 Min
By: Glinda Green
Inside Pixelmon’s Web3 Evolution: The IP Strategy Powering Its Web3 Quest
Executives

Inside Pixelmon’s Web3 Evolution: The IP Strategy Powering Its Web3 Quest

What MON Co.’s Pixelmon teaches us about building lasting Web3 brands through storytelling, iteration, and the power of cross-platform identity. In the volatile world of Web3, where projects can rise and fall within days, building a sustainable brand is less about hype and more about direction. Pixelmon, once dismissed

4 Min
By: Glinda Green
Ferdie Nervida: What is the Difference Between a Web2 and Web3 Cybersecurity Expert
Builders

Ferdie Nervida: What is the Difference Between a Web2 and Web3 Cybersecurity Expert

Ferdie Nervida breaks down the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, comparing traditional defensive roles with the investigative demands of decentralized systems. In the shifting landscape of cybersecurity, the line between traditional and emerging threats grows thinner each day. Ferdie James Nervida stands at the crossroads, bridging the structured world of Web2

3 Min
By: Glinda Green
Gold Fever Ignites Davao’s Web3 Gaming Scene with Avalanche, Davao DeFi Community, The BLOKC, and Kadiliman Esports
DeFi

Gold Fever Ignites Davao’s Web3 Gaming Scene with Avalanche, Davao DeFi Community, The BLOKC, and Kadiliman Esports

Avalanche Team1 Philippines, Davao DeFi Community, and partners spark enthusiasm among gamers and newcomers at Flynn Online Gaming. A vibrant pulse ran through Flynn Online Gaming in Davao City on May 17 as blockchain gamers, developers, and community builders gathered for Gold Fever: Game Day – Mindanao. Hosted by Avalanche Team1

2 Min
By: Glinda Green
Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain Education Expands Beyond Davao
Builders

Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain Education Expands Beyond Davao

Through interactive sessions, Rjay Solamo and the Davao DeFi Community inspire new interest in decentralized technologies. In a four-day whirlwind tour, Rjay Solamo, Philippine Core DAO Region Lead Ambassador and Base Philippines Contributor, took blockchain education beyond the bounds of Davao City, bringing hands-on learning and beginner-friendly sessions to the

2 Min
By: Glinda Green
Ferdie Nervida on the State of Cybersecurity in Davao City
Builders

Ferdie Nervida on the State of Cybersecurity in Davao City

Blockchain investigator and cybersecurity adviser Ferdie Nervida explains why human error remains Davao’s biggest vulnerability and how grassroots education can change that. Ask Ferdie Nervida about Davao City’s biggest cybersecurity risk, and his answer might surprise you. It’s not ransomware or zero-day exploits. For this veteran investigator

2 Min
By: Glinda Green
What is the Difference Between Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS)?
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What is the Difference Between Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS)?

Every blockchain network employs a specific consensus mechanism to validate transactions. These systems ensure that a decentralized network can agree on transaction legitimacy without central authority.  The two most well-known consensus mechanisms are Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS). While both serve the same purpose, they operate

2 Min
By: Glinda Green

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