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While our work covers a broad spectrum of topics, one of our recent focus areas has been Brazil\u2019s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), DREX, a transformative step in the nation\u2019s digital finance journey. We provide in-depth analysis of DREX's implications for privacy, financial inclusion, and decentralization, helping our community understand both its opportunities and challenges.\n\nBeyond DREX, Modular Crypto actively educates on vital areas of blockchain and Web3, including Ethereum, DeFi, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and emerging protocols. Through platforms like our Modular News podcast, State of Ethereum show, and regular Modular House events, we foster community engagement and bridge the language gap in crypto, offering real-time updates, research insights, and direct access to thought leaders.\n\nOur advocacy efforts aim to equip students, developers, and enthusiasts with knowledge, not only about regulatory developments like DREX, but also about the broader benefits of decentralized technology. 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At Modular Crypto, we are committed to educating the Brazilian community about the implications of DREX, exploring its impact on decentralization, privacy, and financial inclusion. Through dedicated content, podcasts, and events, we provide in-depth analysis of how DREX will integrate with and influence the broader blockchain landscape, empowering our audience to understand and participate in this pivotal development.\n\nModular Crypto: Empowering the Portuguese-Speaking Community in Blockchain & Web3\n\nModular Crypto is a dedicated media organization focused on empowering Portuguese-speaking audiences with reliable, in-depth education about blockchain and Web3. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality content that guides our community toward the \"next step\" in decentralization. We offer a comprehensive range of content aimed at demystifying complex topics and promoting crypto adoption across Brazil and beyond.\n\nOur content offerings include:\n\nThe State of Ethereum: A weekly show where we delve into Ethereum\u2019s latest developments, covering network upgrades, Layer 2 solutions, staking updates, and more, keeping our audience informed on the ecosystem\u2019s evolution.\n\nThe State of DeFi: Focused on decentralized finance, this show breaks down emerging protocols, updates, and trends in DeFi, providing listeners with practical insights and industry news.\n\nModular News: Our daily audio podcast (Mon-Fri) delivers real-time news and updates from the Web3 world, ensuring our audience stays connected to the latest developments.\n\nInterviews & Podcasts: Each week, we release interviews with thought leaders and builders in Web3, diving deep into specialized topics like zero-knowledge proofs and Distributed Validator Technology (DVT).\n\nNewsletter: With over 4,000 subscribers, our newsletter offers in-depth research and insights into key Web3 topics, while keeping readers up-to-date on global crypto trends. Combined, our shows and newsletters reach more than 5,000 monthly podcast listeners.\n\nEvents: In 2024, we\u2019ve been hosting Modular House events across Brazil to strengthen local crypto communities and drive adoption. These events are setting the stage for a major crypto gathering planned for March 2025 in Brazil, aiming to spotlight Brazil as a crucial player in the global crypto landscape.\n\nWhy Modular Crypto?\n\nAs one of the few dedicated crypto media platforms in Brazil, Modular Crypto provides insights and education tailored to the Brazilian market. In less than 10 months, we\u2019ve published over 300 podcast episodes, covering daily news, weekly shows on Ethereum and DeFi, and a rich selection of interviews. With more than 40 published articles, we address critical issues in Web3 and make international crypto developments accessible to a Portuguese-speaking audience. By bridging the language barrier, our freely available content serves as an essential resource for Portuguese speakers interested in learning about crypto and blockchain.\n\nGrant Allocation\n\nThis grant will be instrumental in sustaining Modular Crypto\u2019s operations. It will cover essential costs, including team compensation and access to necessary software and platforms like Adobe Creative Cloud, StreamYard, and Riverside. So far, Modular Crypto has been self-funded, and with this support, we aim to continue expanding our reach and maintaining high-quality content for our community.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "modularcrypto"}, "recipient": "0x163Be060d40F195fF0640F4cb8D563Cd594693b9"}}