Broccoli's Story
A year and a half ago, I casually chatted with a friend who owned a (real) zoo in Dubai. Curious, I asked what dog breed is adapted to the Dubai summer heat. I had no plans to get a dog.
Later that evening, my doorbell rang, and a young Belgian Malinois showed up, with his own passport, courtesy of the zoo friend.
I wanted a name that starts with B and has some green in it, so I named him Broccoli. It also has a blocky sound, as in blockiichain. Can't get away from crypto, haha.
Broccoli's passport says he was 3 months old, but a vet said he was more like 11 months old, given how his teeth have grown.
Regardless of age, Broccoli bonded with me quickly.
Broccoli (like me) was not properly socialized. He doesn't socialize with other dogs much. (Like me) Broccoli is scared of everything. If you throw a ball at him, instead of chasing it, he runs away like a plague. On top of that, (unlike me) Broccoli was not toilet trained, so there was dog piss and poo all over the place.
Broccoli has lots of energy. Walking doesn't drain enough of his energy, so I bought a $200 bicycle from Amazon to “walk” him. He jogged for an hour (15km) on the first run without stopping. His stamina is impressive.
These hour-long bike rides provided a good break for me from the intense negotiations with the DOJ back then.
After being away for almost a year, Broccoli remembers me well and always wanted me to pat his head.
Broccoli is a strong and confident dog now.
If you had asked me before last night, I would never have imagined that Broccoli would be part of the blockchain ecosystem. But here we are. There is never a dull day in crypto.
I am just posting my dog's picture and name. I am NOT issuing a meme coin myself. It's up to the community to do that (or not). I will likely interact with a few of the more popular meme coins on BNB Chain (BSC).
The BNB Foundation may provide rewards for the top memes on the BNB Chain, giving LP support or other rewards. The details are still being discussed. More to come.
Pictures: Broccoli 18 months ago, his teeth 18 months ago, and today.
Binance Wallet X CreatorBid campaign is live! 🪂
8,000,000 $BID token rewards await in this special campaign (ONLY VIA MOBILE) with @BinanceWallet.
-> SWAP $AGENT
-> Become a member (lock tokens in Memberships)
-> Complete social tasks
Join the link below VA MOBILE to participate:
👉 https://t.co/5fJigKNhAk
It’s here: GRVT Mainnet Alpha is LIVE
Welcome to the world's first compliant and licensed DEX
Where TradFi meets DeFi
Where barriers fall
Where opportunities rise
Our vision: redesign finance on blockchain
Our mission: be the first true CeDeFi
◆ Build a hybrid, compliant, and scalable ecosystem
◆ Bridge the gap to bring DeFi into mainstream finance
◆ Challenge CEX dominance
Privacy-focused Validium on the Elastic Network. Powered by @zksync.
This is just the start - our Alpha launch is here, and the journey has begun
Start trading now: https://t.co/DUNtH9z9Mc
Read our Vision & Mission: https://t.co/knqG3VRtta
Check our Product Roadmap: https://t.co/8hwlTeGp9W
📌 Pro tip: Check @grvt_io Twitter bio for invite code if you don't have it already. Limited to the first 1,000 users each day—codes refresh daily.
Private keys alone aren’t enough
That’s why GRVT adds Web2 barriers on top of Web3 security measures
Think passwords, 2FA, role-based access controls, and so on
Watch how to set up 2FA on GRVT and why it matters 👇
Protecting your assets shouldn’t be harder than earning them
So why the seed phrases and endless signatures?
GRVT’s native SecureKey secured by @dfnsHQ makes self-custody simple
Biometric access, no seed phrases, total security
Watch how it works👇
60% of you said moving funds from CEX to DEX is DeFi’s biggest pain
We heard you
Introducing GRVT bridge, powered by @xyfinance: no wallets, no gas fees, no long delays
With 90% there to Mainnet, DeFi’s about to get way easier
Watch how it works 👇
Off-chain and on-chain transactions both have their pros and cons
What if you didn't have to choose?
GRVT takes a hybrid approach to move funds within our system
Speed, security, self-custody, scalability — all in one
Read more in the post below 👇
🎉 Exciting news! We're teaming up with @Hemi_xyz to bring DeFi to the next level.
Soon, you will be able to access multi-collateral support, mint synthetic assets, and explore Smart Farming, all through both Bitcoin and Ethereum in a secure, cross-chain environment.
Learn more 👇
https://t.co/XMi8GWzAU7
@MetronomeDAO and Hemi are working together to expanding the possibilities of decentralized finance! 🤝
This collaboration brings Metronome’s powerful tools into Hemi’s cross-chain ecosystem, bridging DeFi access between Bitcoin & Ethereum. Here’s what this means for users. 👇
https://t.co/yfmcXKN9QF
1/7
📢 We’re thrilled to announce our new collaboration with @hemi_xyz , a visionary protocol backed by @BinanceLabs@BreyerCap and @BigBrainVC . The Hemi Network is redefining Layer-2 scaling by integrating Bitcoin and Ethereum into a unified supernetwork, enabling seamless connectivity and efficiency across blockchains.
🎁 By deploying on @hemi_xyz , we’re creating new pathways to enhance yield opportunities across both ecosystems. Together, we’re enabling greater support for liquid staking tokens (LSTs) and liquid restaking tokens (LRTs), combining our expertise to drive innovation in liquidity and yield opportunities. This collaboration will strengthen both platforms, creating a seamless, efficient user experience that maximizes the benefits for our communities.
🤝 Looking forward, we’re excited about building a thriving ecosystem together, where innovation and interoperability will empower users and developers alike. Stay tuned for updates as we continue our mission to drive the next wave of growth with @hemi_xyz!
Learn more on the blog 👉https://t.co/ALQCYp4Vrb
Hemi is teaming up with @CygnusFi to bring enhanced yield and security to users!
Cygnus will deploy on Hemi, supporting a range of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) and Liquidity Representation Tokens (LRTs), offering multiple rewards and maximized yield. By depositing Hemi assets into Cygnus, users can earn Hemi, Cygnus, and token points without impermanent loss, boosting both yield and ecosystem security.
https://t.co/LES7anbNIe
1/2
Hemi and @Pumpbtcxyz are teaming up to bring PumpBTC's token into the Hemi ecosystem!
This means users will be able to mint, exchange, and utilize PumpBTC tokens seamlessly across multiple platforms.
https://t.co/r6tkkT7Xao
1/4
Hello, dear @Twitch@TwitchSupport team.
Today during a broadcast on my channel evelone2004 I suddenly had my partner and companion statuses disabled, after which the stream was forcibly terminated. I was also logged out of my account and was unable to log in for an extended period of time. I did not receive any notifications or explanations about what happened.
Later, my viewers started sending me a post in X from user Gawraa_ accusing me of fraud, account hacking and other violations. I would like to put on record that I had nothing to do with such actions. Throughout my subathon I have not engaged in any shenanigans, and any gift subscriptions that may have been issued to my channel were unknown to me.
I ask for your help in clarifying this situation and restoring justice.
Sincerely, evelone2004.
Hemi is bringing new functionality to LP tokens in DeFi with @lendOSorg.
Users can now collateralize LP tokens from platforms like SushiSwap, Uniswap (Oku), and Hemi’s DEX to borrow funds, improving liquidity management and asset use.
This collaboration merges traditional lending with DeFi, expanding LP token utility and boosting capital efficiency across the Hemi ecosystem.
1/2