moon
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When I was eight, I ran for school treasurer. I forgot my speech and stammered out a few words. The kids laughed me off the stage. I lost in a landslide.
I was embarrassed — really embarrassed. But I wasn't done. The next year, I ran again. I practiced my speech until I could say it in my sleep. The election was closer, but I still lost.
The year after that, I ran for President of the school. Despite a history of losses, I listened to my classmates, and gave a speech that made them laugh and think. I won.
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When I was eleven, I auditioned for a school play. My audition was so bad I wasn’t offered any role — the only kid not even given a background part.
I didn’t want to show my face. But I asked to be the understudy for the lead. The director didn’t care, so I watched, learned his lines, and practiced his movements.
In a twist, the lead was arrested just before Opening Night. I was the only one who knew his lines. From that moment on, I was always cast as the lead.
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When I was thirteen, my math teacher stood me in front of the class and mocked me for failing a third straight math test. I ran out of the classroom crying.
I felt defeated, convinced I’d never understand math. But I also knew I was more than a few failed tests. So I studied relentlessly, and sought help wherever I could.
Four years later, I walked back into that teacher’s classroom and slid a piece of paper across her desk: I’d been accepted into the #1 college in the US.
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As a child, I developed a strange relationship with failure, embarrassment, defeat. I didn't want it. I hated it, even. But I also understood that it wasn't the end.
I was lucky enough to have parents, friends, and teachers who helped me believe in myself when I didn't. They encouraged me to keep going.
These childhood experiences — and others like it — shaped how I approach challenges, resilience, and ambition. They shaped my life.
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In Thrive’s first year, we reached out to hundreds of communities offering to give them our tech — for free, even. They all said no or simply didn't respond.
Some of our team members worried. They wondered how I could be so sure. I reminded them constantly: I know this story. Work, learn, trust. It’ll pay off.
In @thriveprotocol's second and third year — these past 24 months — we grew from zero to $70M in committed capital from many of the top blockchains in the world. We' funded over 1,500 teams. We've supported 100s of thousands of people.
I know this story.
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For years, I’ve wondered why this story keeps recurring in my life. The only answer that I can come up with is that I accidentally stumbled upon a strange secret in life:
When we care deeply about something, when we put everything into it, when we’re willing to learn and grow along the way, the universe notices. And often, magic happens.
This secret is embedded into the DNA of Thrive.
We exist to help every person and community dust off the dirt, dream big, and create enormous value. We exist to change everything... for you, your community, and the world.
Thank you for being a part of us.
Thank you for dreaming big with us.
- Daniel
#twentytwentythrive
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ApeChain is on the horizon! Ready to see the incredible projects about to shake up the ecosystem. Time to go ape and unleash the wild!
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By moon
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I'm super excited to share my latest creation from Somnia's Playground
Using their amazing Item Builder I crafted this stunning Avatar….Huge thanks to Somnia Playground for making this possible
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Hello everyone!
Made a research about Nfts and i got to know about @bleverxyz.
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Sureboy
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Hey there,
Do you know that there a new way to transact and access services using a simple, easy to remember "ape name" instead of a wallet address on Apechain?
Yes, @ApeNames, helps us do that. thread🧵.
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@science_subject @ape_express_ @ThankApe @apecoin Token creation has never been more straightforward
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@ben_ny7899 @apecoin @ThankApe @Toptrader_xyz A place for beginners to learn and the experts to improve
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By Benny
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@TonyMan_01 The fact it's Cross platform is what makes it sooo convincing to get
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Hey TonyMan👋
Wait That's my name. Names are a major part of your identity
But what if you can have a unique name but on the metaverse? Imagine you can own a legendary Web3 identity
Welcome to Ape Names a platform that empowers you to claim your unique Web3 identity
Lets go👇
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Have you ever wondered how to create, and explore NFTs while connecting with a thriving community? Blever is the answer.
@bleverxyz is powered by ApeCoin, it’s a platform designed to simplify NFT launching and empower creators and collectors.
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I just created my dream avatar on Somnia's playground and it was a very thrilling experience, The process was easy and offered numerous customization options.
@ThankApe
@Somnia_Network
I decided to make a thread showing how I did it
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1/ Yo, Web3 fam! 😎✨
What if your name was more than just a tag? what if it was your power flex? In the wild jungle of Web3, your name is your brand, your vibe, your identity. That’s where ApeNames @ApeNames swings in to change the game.
Let’s dive into this 🧵
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