Alexander Sudeykin, Co-Founder of EVAA Protocol, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill in a recent SlateCast episode. The discussion centered around EVAA Protocol, its integration with the Telegram ecosystem, and the transformative potential of the TON blockchain in decentralized finance (DeFi). EVAA stands out as a decentralized lending platform, leveraging Telegram to simplify user engagement with DeFi tools.Revolutionizing DeFi Through Telegram IntegrationSudeykin highlighted EVAA Protocol’s unique positioning as a bridge between the TON blockchain and Telegram users. By creating a Telegram mini-app, EVAA allows users to access its lending and borrowing features directly from the messaging platform.“Telegram provides a seamless interface,” Sudeykin explained. “Users don’t need external wallets or complicated setups to start using the lending protocol. With Telegram wallets, we’ve significantly reduced the steps required to engage with DeFi.”The mini-app incorporates features like real-time notifications, ensuring users are alerted about critical activities, such as liquidations, making DeFi more user-friendly for newcomers.DeFi Growth on the TON BlockchainWhen asked about the TON ecosystem, Sudeykin detailed its evolution and potential for growth.“The TON blockchain is still in its early stages, with only about 20 protocols currently active. Compare that to hundreds on Solana, and you realize the opportunity for expansion,” he noted.He emphasized that utility projects, particularly in DeFi, will drive the next wave of growth on TON. EVAA aims to lead this transformation by offering robust tools for developers and users alike, fostering a thriving DeFi ecosystem.Innovative Tokenomics and GovernanceAlthough EVAA’s native token has yet to launch, Sudeykin shared insights into its planned utilities.“The EVAA token will serve as the governance backbone of our DAO, enabling token holders to vote on key decisions,” he said.In ad

What do food, innovation, and the future hold for realizing greater well-being? In this episode of Discover WellBeing, I sit down with Callie Cavanaugh, an entrepreneur and innovation culture expert in the holistic food and healthy lifestyle industries. Callie shares her journey from food coaching and culinary arts to transforming organizations through wellness innovation, emphasizing the power of intuition and personal experiences, including her transformative time in Italy. Together, we explore how a balanced approach to well-being can fuel creativity and innovation within teams and beyond.Listen now and get inspired to take your health and business to the next level.Callie's Book On Amazon: Eating In By DesignCallie's Website

John and Mateo dive into a candid conversation about the current landscape of short-term rental (STR) conferences, focusing on the recent VRMA Spring Forum. They discuss the challenges faced by both vendors and property managers, analyze the ROI (Return on Investment) metrics, and explore potential solutions to enhance the value of industry conferences. With insights from their own experiences and observations, they emphasize the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, and innovation in shaping the future of STR conferences. Join them as they share their thoughts, opinions, and hopes for the industry's most significant events.Episode Highlights:Discussing the ROI metrics for conferences, they emphasize the importance of tangible outcomes and sustained relationships post-event.ohn shares Direct's decision to not attend the VRMA Spring Forum based on past experiences and ROI analysis.Mateo raises questions about the inclusivity and relevance of major conferences like VRMA for all segments of the STR community.The conversation evolves to address the changing landscape of industry conferences, including the rise of smaller, more intimate events.They explore potential format changes for VRMA conferences and highlight the need for creativity and adaptability.John acknowledges the innovative efforts of industry leaders like Tyann Marcink Hammond with Touch Stay and Madison Rifkin CEO of Mount in reshaping the conference experience.Closing the episode, they express optimism for the future of STR conferences, their support of VRMA, and encourage listeners to share their feedback and ideas.Episode Sponsor- DirectDeciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct!Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, conn

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Yehuda Niv from Spines.com discusses Spines' AI-based services and their impact on publishing and company growth. He contrasts AI with traditional publishing, highlighting benefits for authors and addressing misconceptions about AI and printed books. Warren shares insights on the industry's AI-driven evolution. Topics include Spines' market focus, brand strategies, collaboration with printing companies, and AI's role in content review. The episode also covers book production pricing, distribution options, new author tools, and the future of one-click publishing. Yehuda offers advice for aspiring authors and future collaborations.