Ray.Alva

CEO | Working on @dashbrdapp | Content Creation, Law, and NFTs | Contributed to over 3 Billion Views on YouTube 📈 Free Newsletter Below!

[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

When I helped build a channel up to ten million subscribers, it was a pretty surreal feeling

Here are 4 things I learned along the way 🧵

[Blockchain Association @BlockchainAssn]

BA May Member Spotlight: @ArkEcosystem

The ARK Ecosystem launched in 2016 with a philanthropic mission to educate developers about blockchain technology, structured as a cooperative society (SCIC) in France.

A decade later, the blockchain has been fully rebuilt for EVM compatibility under its new name, Mainsail, and a network of member companies, including ArdentHQ, the U.S.-based open-source company driving core development which now carries the ecosystem forward.

In 2024, ARK joined Blockchain Association and shifted its educational focus from developers to the legislators, school board members, and educators shaping the next generation.

Read more about ARK’s work here:
https://t.co/Zx4Rd2lCYS

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

Most common theme at this year’s BA Policy Summit?

America will be the crypto capital of the world 🇺🇸

Which means ABE and @Ardent_HQ are on the right track

By providing blockchain education and financial literacy to Florida’s students, they will be future leaders for the U.S.

[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

Senator Bill Hagerty (TN) stressing the importance of market structure and clear regulatory frameworks.

We have the human capital here, we have the companies, and we need to move efficiently

Education is consistently at the forefront of these conversations

#BAPolicySummit

[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

Huge milestone for @ArkEcosystem: our Public Mainsail EVM Testnet is live.

Proud of the team for shipping a full-stack, Ethereum-compatible experience from consensus to tooling!

[ARK.io @ArkEcosystem]

Mainsail EVM is now available on Public Testnet

Featuring instant block finality, updated validator mechanics, EVM compatibility, and more.

We are asking the community to try it out, report issues, and help shape the future of ARK!

https://t.co/b3RaJycwnU

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

En route to Washington DC with my main man @RayAlva_ARK

Earlier this year I shared the Ardent Blockchain Education Initiative in Tallahassee among state legislators

Now, thanks to the help of the BA, we’re going to share our mission at the federal level 🇺🇸

[ARK.io @ArkEcosystem]

We are proud to stand with @BlockchainAssn and push back against policies that hinder innovation

Read the BA's post below in order to understand why 75 member companies of the BA signed this letter

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

Incredible meeting with Cathie Wood and several ARK Invest folks 💪

@RayAlva_ARK and I got to share our vision of the Ardent Blockchain Education Initiative with them

Now we’ll be working that much more closely with ARK Educate to foster educational innovation here in Florida!

[Marcin Kazmierczak ♦️ @MarcinRedStone]

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[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

@0xfoobar @clustersxyz @HelloProtokol has been the best in my experience

[ARK.io @ArkEcosystem]

Catch up with December’s ARK Education Initiative Recap

From visiting school boards and speaking with officials

To meeting with senator @DannyBurgessFL

We capped off the month at @BlockchainAssn Annual Policy Summit in D.C.

https://t.co/ry1bEXPdxF

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

Some high level thoughts during the break as Day 2 of the BA Summit winds down…

Most important is the end of my message

If you work in Web3 and do not belong to the @BlockchainAssn—you need to join TODAY

Listen in as to why and find the link in the next reply to this post 🤝

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

ARK CEO @RayAlva_ARK and I have really been enjoying the BA Summit

One of the highlights today was definitely listening to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)

Reps. McHenry and Hill were a dynamic duo as well

Post lunch we’ve heard from the new SEC and the CFTC

America will lead 💪🇺🇸

[Blockchain Association @BlockchainAssn]

We’re honored to share a message from @realDonaldTrump delivered to our members at this evening’s annual #BAPolicySummit gala. We look forward to celebrating the inauguration of the country’s first pro-crypto President on Jan 20, backed up by the most pro-crypto Congress ever!

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

What a kickoff to this year’s @BlockchainAssn Summit in DC!

After seeing her in our monthly BA member meetings, Ray and I were excited to finally meet Kristin Smith, the CEO of BA🤩

Making lots of new connections and people are curious to hear about our FL education initiative

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

About to take flight to DC with my friend and ARK CEO, @RayAlva_ARK

Looking forward to networking with legislators and leaders in the blockchain industry at the BA Summit

More pics to come as well as the December Roundup on the ARK Blockchain Education Initiative!

[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

@bankwithrelay @Xero @growwithco Biggest problems are actually getting debanked by you guys 😂

[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

Just when you think the war on our industry is waning, I get debanked. I guess accepting payment in stablecoins is a red flag

Thanks @bankwithrelay

@pmarca @BlockchainAssn @iampaulgrewal

[Phunky (Ryan) 🌎🥩 @ThePhunky1]

For the last several months, I have been engaged in a passion project on behalf of the @ArkEcosystem

As a former teacher, I believe that blockchain education could be a massive competitive advantage for America

And ARK is helping Florida lead the way

Here's our first recap! 🧵

[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

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[Ray.Alva @RayAlva_ARK]

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