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The Sovereign Nature Initiative Releases DOTphin: Eco-Evolving Avatars On Polkadot at Token 2049 in Singapore

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    Token 2049 Attendees Can Collect DOTphin Proof of Presence Digital Avatars and Contribute to Real-World Environmental Impact

     Sovereign Nature Initiative (SNI) has joined forces with Unique Network and WalletConnect to launch DOTphin, an innovative Polkadot NFT project for attendees of Token 2049 in Singapore. Attendees are invited to visit the Polkadot booth (Booth #P34 and 42, located on level 5 of the Marina Bay Sands Convention Center) and collect their Proof of Presence (PoP) and begin their journey with DOTphin avatars which evolve through user interaction and contribute to real-world marine conservation efforts.

    By participating in the DOTphin experience, Token 2049 attendees can collect a PoP, unlocking stages in the avatar’s evolution, which is influenced by ecological data from SNI’s marine conservation partner, Aquasearch. This innovative fusion of blockchain and ecological impact empowers users to play a role in preserving marine life while engaging with cutting-edge technology.

    Catherine Bischoff, CEO of SNI shared, “Our goal at Sovereign Nature Initiative is to rethink the economics of biodiversity conservation and restoration. Through DOTphin, we have pioneered a groundbreaking approach to merge community engagement and the protection of our natural world by connecting digital collectibles with living entities. We add meaning to virtual realms by distributing dynamic assets that are verifiably making real world impact.”

    To claim PoPs or other Proofs, users can visit the SNI Website or scan QR codes encountered at events. This will direct attendees to the claim process, which involves logging into an account. For those without an account, it can be created easily using an email address, social profiles, or digital wallets. The process is designed for simplicity and efficiency, making it easy to manage and claim Proofs.

    Once PoPs are collected, the next step is evolving the DOTphin. This can be done by visiting the REAL Evolution page on the REAL portal. The same sign-in credentials used to claim Proofs are required to connect the account. The evolution process begins with the acquisition of the primordial “orbo”, which acts as the starting point; once hatched, it marks the commencement of the DOTphin’s evolution.

    To evolve the DOTphin, other collected PoPs and Proofs are utilized. On the REAL Evolution page, select the evolve option, choose the Proofs to be applied, and the DOTphin will develop accordingly. Each Proof influences the characteristics of the DOTphin, making it a personalized representation of individual engagement and achievements. The selected Proofs will shape the DOTphin’s evolution, creating a unique avatar.

    The DOTphin avatar aesthetic is heavily influenced by the artistic style seen in Japanese anime. This design decision creates a significant and relatable connection between the general audience and the digital companion and promotes the idea of caring for an object as it evolves over time. The acclaimed designer behind the art is Daria Smakhtina, from Ephemera One.

    About Sovereign Nature Initiative

    Sovereign Nature Initiative (SNI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to rethinking the economics of biodiversity conservation and restoration. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, SNI creates innovative solutions that connect digital assets with real-world ecological impact. Through its proprietary tech stack—DEEP Protocol and the REAL Portal—SNI integrates live ecological data into digital collectibles, ensuring a sustainable funding channel for biodiversity efforts. The DEEP protocol gathers data from biodiversity stewards, while the REAL Portal continuously verifies commitments, linking users to tangible proof of their environmental contributions. SNI’s work, including pioneering projects like DOTphin, fosters community engagement and creates a new form of digital accountability for conservation.

    About Polkadot

    Polkadot is the powerful, secure core of Web3, providing a shared foundation that unites some of the world’s most transformative apps and blockchains. Polkadot offers advanced modular architecture that allows devs to easily design and build their own specialized blockchain projects, pooled security that ensures the same high standard for secure block production across all connected chains and apps connected to it, and robust governance that ensures a transparent system where everyone has say in shaping the blockchain ecosystem for growth and sustainability. With Polkadot, users are not just participants, they’re co-creators with the power to shape its future.

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    Costanoa Ventures Closes Oversubscribed Early-Stage Fund, Expands Investments in AI-Enabled B2B Tech

    2024-09-18T14:11:37Z

    Firm surpasses $2 billion in total assets under management as it targets AI-enabled SaaS, AI & Data Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Fintech and Defense Tech sectors with promotion of new general partner

    SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costanoa Ventures, a boutique early-stage venture capital firm, today announced the successful close of two new funds: Costanoa Fund V, a $275 million early-stage fund, and Opportunity Fund III, a $119 million fund for investing in later rounds of its early-stage winners. With these additions, the firm’s total assets under management now exceed $2 billion.

    Costanoa invests as early as Day One in Seed and Series A startups in high-growth sectors across AI-enabled SaaS, Cyber- and National Security and Fintech. In recent years, the firm has doubled down on critical sectors that lay the foundation to grow and scale AI’s use in business.

    "Our goal has always been to be the best possible partner to incredible founders building extraordinary companies that can solve big problems,” noted Greg Sands, Costanoa's founder and managing partner. “The huge leaps forward we're now seeing in AI make this a tremendous time to be an early-stage investor.”

    In Fund V, Costanoa has continued to expand its focus on Cybersecurity and Defense Tech. Costanoa also announced that John Cowgill has been promoted as its newest General Partner. Cowgill has built Costanoa’s cybersecurity and space practices and has led investments in category standouts like AppOmni, Cyberhaven, Muon Space and Kepler Communications.

    “Costanoa is building the most founder-aligned early stage venture firm in the industry. I couldn’t be more excited for the extraordinary companies we’ve partnered with and the amount of innovation that still lies ahead,” said Cowgill.

    One of the firm’s standout investments in Defense Tech is Vannevar Labs, founded by two Stanford GSB students and incubated in Costanoa’s Palo Alto office in 2019. Vannevar has since emerged as a leader in providing state-of-the-art technology for the defense industry. Other investments in the sector include Cape, Auterion, Kepler Communications and Muon Space, among others.

    “Costanoa has been part of our team through all the highs and lows and every phase of company building,” said Nini Hamrick, President and Co-Founder of Vannevar Labs. “The Costanoa team feels like an extension of our team at this point, with a very different level of engagement than we see from other investors that is hyper specific to this early stage of company building. They are also just really great people who want to have a really big impact on the world, and we can't imagine building Vannevar without them."

    Costanoa sets itself apart by building a highly concentrated portfolio focused on outstanding technical founders, where it can add real value with the world-class expertise of its BuilderOps Team. They provide the hands-on support these teams need in go-to-market strategy, company building and talent recruitment. With a boutique approach, Costanoa offers a tailored, high-touch approach that early-stage founders need and value.

    For more information about Costanoa and its portfolio companies, please visit https://costanoa.vc/.

    About Costanoa Ventures:
    Founded in 2012, Costanoa Ventures partners with builders as early as company formation, with a focus on apps and infrastructure in data, dev, security and fintech. Costanoa is a long-term, boutique partner to entrepreneurs from the earliest stages of company building with expertise from its BuilderOps team. For more information, please visit www.costanoa.vc.

    CONTACT: Media Contact For Costanoa Ventures:
Angela Petersen
SamsonPR
Costanoa@samsonpr.com

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