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It is the only stablecoin that dedicates 100% of its profits to funding public goods projects. Users don't need to take any additional steps — simply by choosing and holding Glo Dollar, they contribute passively to aligned projects. \n\nGlo Dollar also offers a pathway for unbanked and underbanked populations to access digital financial services. When combined with the low fees and scalability of Optimism, it becomes a practical tool for financial inclusion in developing regions.\n\n", "hidden": false, "question": "What makes Glo Dollar an important stablecoin to adopt and use on Optimism and within the broader crypto ecosystem? Please share specific benefits or use cases you believe it supports.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Glo Dollar is present in our educational journey through our 'Understanding Stablecoins' handbook. 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We believe that to understand web3, *you must use it*. \n\nOur blend of interactive content, knowledge checks, and onchain quests make navigating the blockchain multiverse easy and engaging. \n\n![image (1)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/Sk27uDaJ1l.png)\n\n\nWe continue to pioneer #antisybil efforts as one of the [first education platforms to integrate Passport](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/bankless-academy-a-gitcoin-passport-case-study) - preserving the legitimacy of real end-user education.\n\nCurrently, our learning journey covers [22 crucial topics](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons), including:\n\n- [Ethereum Basics](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/ethereum-basics) — *just launched* 🚀\n- [Bitcoin Basics](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/bitcoin-basics) — in 7 languages\n- [Wallet Basics](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/wallet-basics)\n- [Web3 Security](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/web3-security)\n- [Layer 2 Blockchains](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/layer-2-blockchains)\n- [Managing Token Allowances](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/managing-token-allowances)\n- [Staking on Ethereum](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/staking-on-ethereum)\n- [Optimism Governance](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/optimism-governance) — in 6 languages\n- [Gitcoin 2.0 Essentials](https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/gitcoin-2.0-essentials)\n\n![image (2)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/Bk-KOvTJJx.png)\n\n\nWith your support during this Gitcoin round, Bankless Academy can continue to provide free web3 education for all, digitally and IRL.\n\n## GG2 Highlights\n\n### Onchain Certifications\n\nBy the end of Q3, a total of [22,474 onchain certifications have been minted](https://dune.com/didierkrux/bankless-academy-badges) and delivered to students, reflecting a 12.37% increase compared to the total from Q2.\n\n![image (3)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rJin_wp1yl.png)\n\n\n### Upgrades to the Explorer Profile\n\nThe upgraded Explorer Profile showcases your onchain actions through learning, knowledge-sharing, and support for public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem. Our goal is to reflect your positive impact in Web3 🌟 in a transparent, decentralized and immutable way thanks to blockchain technology.\n\nImprovements include:\n\n🧑‍🚀 Building Your Onchain Resume\n🤝 Introducing Communities\n🎓 Referrals: Learner to Mentor\n🥇 Achievements: Track Your Impact\n\nRead our full [update on Mirror here.](https://mirror.xyz/banklessacademy.eth/rN6HTN6oxLD6jK_02HaE406LhPsZYkVYo5q7ZhqaE3g)\n\n![image (4)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/r1VkFvTJJl.png)\n\n### Bankless Academy Onboarding Booths\n\nWe’ve provided an starting point for explorers attending diverse Ethereum events for the first time. Activations include diverse onboarding and information booths at [Regen Village](https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1811455220943069397) during ETHCC Brussels, [NapulETH](https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1834263102474383792) in the city of Naples and lastly during September at [ETH Milan.](https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1839275986799452523)\n\n![image (5)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/r1dYhw6JJl.png)\n![image (6)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJuFhD61Jx.png)\n![image (7)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BJOt2P6y1e.png)\n\n\n\n### Blockchain Club Partnerships & Supporting Digital Communities\n\nTexas Tech’s student blockchain club, the [Web3 Acceleration Association](https://x.com/ttu_waa/status/1830643013346881941), has officially integrated Bankless Academy as their educational partner, marking the second university club to utilize the dApp in their learning journey. In October, we will also conduct an online onboarding session for the [Hi Boat Explorers community in Nigeria](https://x.com/HIBOATXplorers/status/1842174009938526356). This session is part of a three-month program that will cover the complete Essentials and Level 1 curriculum of Bankless Academy through mentorship and asynchronous learning.\n\n![Screenshot 2024-10-16 at 18.42.03 (1)](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SyllCwTkkl.png)\n\n\n## What's next for Bankless Academy?\n\n- Onboarding booth at [New to Web3? Start Here - Bangkok Edition](https://lu.ma/k5kc8iij)\n- More in-person workshops at upcoming Ethereum events\n- Integration with university and blockchain clubs in Europe, US, and Africa\n- Research & Development efforts with high focus for Q1 & Q2 2025 regarding innovation, and improvement of the product and its processes.\n\nYour support enables Bankless Academy contributors to continue fulfilling the project’s mission through dedication and tangible real-world impact.\n\nStay connected with Bankless Academy, follow and reach out to us on:\n\n- [X](https://twitter.com/BanklessAcademy)\n- [Farcaster](https://warpcast.com/~/channel/banklessacademy)\n- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bankless-academy/)\n- [Lens](https://lenster.xyz/u/banklessacademy)\n- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/banklessacademy/)\n- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMeVzmycj_s)\n- [Sign up to our newsletter](https://bankless.ac/newsletter) and learn how to **#OwnYourFuture** today! 🚀\n\nThank you for your continued and unconditional support 🫡  \n\n— DidierKrux 🧑🏻‍💻 & OrnellaWeb3 🎓", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "bankless-academy", "projectTwitter": "BanklessAcademy"}, "recipient": "0xe1887fF140BfA9D3b45D0B2077b7471124acD242"}}