Play-to-earn (P2E) cryptocurrencies are growing fast in popularity, providing gamers the chance to earn real-world rewards in return for achieving goals within games. Blockchain-based games provide unique tokens and assets, which users can buy or sell to generate a profit. With December 2024 coming up, many new, exciting P2E games are jumping at the attention of gamers and crypto enthusiasts. The top 10 play-to-earn play-to-earn cryptocurrencies to watch this month will also be explored in this article, which highlights their future capacity and rewards. Play to earn (P2E) gaming enables users to earn cryptocurrency and blockchain based assets while playing. Such rewards can come in the form of native tokens, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), or convertible virtual items — that is, items which have real value in the marketplace. The blockchain gaming sector is scaling, and these P2E platforms afford gamers a way to monetize their time playing games and their in game skills. As December 2024 looms and marks a defining month for the P2E industry, gamers are increasingly in need of knowing the top projects of the bunch. Axie Infinity (AXS): Axie Infinity (AXS) is one of the most popular P2E platforms. This game involves the act of breeding, battle, and trade of creatures known as Axies. Using the AXS tokens earned, one can cash their rewards or reinvest them in the game. The strong community and sustainable rewards make Axie Infinity still attracting players to the platform. The Sandbox (SAND): This is a virtual world where players can create, own and monetize gaming experiences. SAND is built on Ethereum blockchain — earning it can be done by selling lands, creating games, and trading in game items. It is where creativity meets blockchain, making it an interesting platform to explore in December 2024. Decentraland (MANA): A decentralized virtual world where players are able to discover and interact with digital assets in an immersive and engaging environment, MANA is a cryptocurrency issued by Decentraland. MANA can be earned through the creation of virtual experiences or trading virtual real estate. Of course, with a continually developing metaverse, Decentraland is one of the interesting P2E cryptocurrencies to consider. Illuvium (ILV): Illuvium is a popular RPG game on the blockchain, and it allows players to collect and battle with powerful creatures called Illuvials. Players can earn ILV tokens by participating in battle and quests, which they can use or trade them for cash. The tremendous graphics and interactive gameplay of Illuvium bring it to the top of the P2E space. Gala Games (GALA): Gala Games (GALA) is a platform of P2E offering multiple blockchain-based games, through which players can earn GALA tokens. As it backs decentralization and empowers players to make decisions on the platform, Gala Games is continuously releasing new content, attracting gamers and, more importantly, crypto investors towards the diversified portfolio of games. Star Atlas (ATLAS): Star Atlas (ATLAS) is a space-themed MMORPG developed on the Solana blockchain. Players go through space exploration, fight enemy forces, and build empires while earning ATLAS tokens. With its extensive virtual universe and high community strength, Star Atlas is fast growing into one of the most ambitious P2E games to explore. Alien Worlds (TLM): Alien Worlds (TLM) transports players into a futuristic space-themed metaverse in which they can mine resources and battle for domination. Players earn TLM tokens, usable for governance or trade. The game's sci-fi elements and decentralized economy make it an uncommon addition to the P2E sector. My Neighbor Alice (ALICE): My Neighbor Alice (ALICE) is an entertaining farming simulation game where one gets the chance to earn ALICE tokens by developing virtual islands and socializing with neighbors. The game combines creativity with earning potential, making it a fantastic option for casual gamers seeking profits. Gods Unchained (GODS): Gods Unchained (GODS) is a pretty popular P2E card game where people can collect, trade, and battle using digital cards. In Gods Unchained, players can receive GODS tokens after winning battles, which are used to acquire new cards or are sold on the market. Because of its approach involving strategy and competitiveness, it is one of the top contenders for P2E games. Splinterlands (SPS): Splinterlands is a blockchain trading card game, earning players SPS tokens through competitive card battles. It is a fantastic choice for the P2E enthusiast as it offers a great and dynamic gameplay experience with a community that is vivid and engaging. These P2E cryptocurrencies give the gamer an opportunity to monetize their skills in light of ongoing innovation through blockchain technology. From Axie Infinity established ones to Star Atlas, still fighting for a position among the games, a December 2024 promises to be an exciting time for P2E games, more often on the entertainment side but really opening avenues to real-world financial rewards.
NASA Awards Test Operations ContractBy TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday. The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob Bonta is necessary to bolster safety for children online, supporters say, but industry officials vow to fight the measure and others like it under the First Amendment. Warning labels for social media gained swift bipartisan support from dozens of attorneys general, including Bonta, after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to establish the requirements earlier this year, saying social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “These companies know the harmful impact their products can have on our children, and they refuse to take meaningful steps to make them safer,” Bonta said at a news conference Monday. “Time is up. It’s time we stepped in and demanded change.” State officials haven’t provided details on the bill, but Bonta said the warning labels could pop up once weekly. Up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 say they use a social media platform, and more than a third say that they use social media “almost constantly,” according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center. Parents’ concerns prompted Australia to pass the world’s first law banning social media for children under 16 in November. “The promise of social media, although real, has turned into a situation where they’re turning our children’s attention into a commodity,” Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who authored the California bill, said Monday. “The attention economy is using our children and their well-being to make money for these California companies.” Lawmakers instead should focus on online safety education and mental health resources, not warning label bills that are “constitutionally unsound,” said Todd O’Boyle, a vice president of the tech industry policy group Chamber of Progress. “We strongly suspect that the courts will set them aside as compelled speech,” O’Boyle told The Associated Press. Victoria Hinks’ 16-year-old daughter, Alexandra, died by suicide four months ago after being “led down dark rabbit holes” on social media that glamorized eating disorders and self-harm. Hinks said the labels would help protect children from companies that turn a blind eye to the harm caused to children’s mental health when they become addicted to social media platforms. “There’s not a bone in my body that doubts social media played a role in leading her to that final, irreversible decision,” Hinks said. “This could be your story.” Common Sense Media, a sponsor of the bill, said it plans to lobby for similar proposals in other states. California in the past decade has positioned itself as a leader in regulating and fighting the tech industry to bolster online safety for children. The state was the first in 2022 to bar online platforms from using users’ personal information in ways that could harm children. It was one of the states that sued Meta in 2023 and TikTok in October for deliberately designing addictive features that keep kids hooked on their platforms. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, also signed several bills in September to help curb the effects of social media on children, including one to prohibit social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to children without parental consent and one to limit or ban students from using smartphones on school campus. Federal lawmakers have held hearings on child online safety and legislation is in the works to force companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm. The legislation has the support of X owner Elon Musk and the President-elect’s son, Donald Trump Jr . Still, the last federal law aimed at protecting children online was enacted in 1998, six years before Facebook’s founding.
Toni Breidinger is set to join the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series full-time in 2025. The American driver will take the wheel of the No. 5 Toyota Tundra for Tricon Garage, backed by the support of Toyota. Breidinger's move comes after competing in the ARCA Menards Series where she celebrated impressive achievements despite not capturing a win in the 2024 season. Breidinger has now opened up on her relentless preparation during the off-season. During an interview with 5Goats , Breidinger explained: "I'm definitely excited for that next step. "Obviously, there is going to be a learning curve with it but Toyota's been super supportive, and I've been preparing and like, grinding pretty hard during the off-season." As a driver known for her upbeat outlook, Breidinger is determined to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. She aims high, aspiring to clinch the Rookie of the Year award. She added: "I'm definitely expecting the season to be tough, I think there's going to be a lot of challenges. But I think [one goal] for me is resilience. "I know I'm going to be facing challenges and I know I'm going to have to adapt to situations very quickly and learn a lot on the fly. So, I think for me, just being resilient, being a sponge, soaking everything up, and hopefully, [I can] get Rookie of the Year at the end of the season." Support plays a critical role in Breidinger's development. Within Tricon Garage, Corey Heim provides valuable guidance. "I want to know his thought processes because obviously he's so good and it seems everything comes to him so naturally," Breidinger said. "So, I'm always like, 'Corey, how do you do it?' But I always bug him with a bunch of questions and he's been super helpful for me." Parallel to her progress on the track is Breidinger's robust presence beyond racing. Her social media following is formidable, boasting over five million followers across Instagram and TikTok . This engagement cements her status as the most involved NASCAR driver on social platforms. Moreover, her modeling pursuits add to her brand, with appearances in campaigns for renowned companies and an upcoming feature in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. "Thankfully, I do enjoy doing all the side hustles and traveling and going to different events and working on social media," Breidinger explained. "But it all ties together and, yeah, it's interesting when drivers say they want to just focus on racing because I'm like, 'how are you guys paying your bills?' "Honestly. Because I wouldn't be able to race without my partners and I want to do a good job for them on and off the track. So, it's super important for me to be able to balance all of that."Puma Exploration Executes Definitive Agreements for McKenzie Gold ProjectA young lady has shared an emotional video showing how she wiped sadness away from her mother's face According to the lady, her mother got depressed after her father's passing and she did her best to elevate her spirit again The kind daughter also gave gratitude to her partner, a white man, who came to her family's aid and even built a house for them Don't miss out! Join Legit.ng's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! A heartwarming video has surfaced online, showing a young lady's dedication to her mother's well-being. Following the loss of her husband, the woman had descended into depression, leaving her daughter determined to lift her spirits. Girl praises oyinbo partner for generosity The video , shared by @ ognexttoGod on TikTok , chronicled the mother's transformation from a state of despair to one of joy. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The daughter's relentless effort to care for her mother and restore her happiness was nothing short of amazing. Read also After 5 years overseas, lady returns to Nigeria amid tears as her father passes away She had invited her mother to live with her, providing a supportive environment that fostered healing and growth. The daughter's partner, who she affectionately referred to as her "sponsor," had also played a significant role in the family's life. He had generously provided for them, even going so far as to build a beautiful house for the family. This act of kindness brought joy to the mother, who had been longing to return to her village. The daughter narrated: "My mother became depressed after my father passed. I invited her to live with me instead of accommodating friends. Told her I was going to make her smile again and I kept to that promise. Your smile is all I need to see. "My sponsor Nappi thanks for all you do. We lost our family house in the village and she also wanted to go home. Told him my worries and he said princess I might not be a billionaire but I will always be a smile on your face. Read also Wife cries out for advice after pastor instructed her to punish her hardworking husband "Your worries affect me too. I'm only happy when you're happy. He gifted this beautiful house to my family. Nappi na talk and do. My mum because happy again. I'm here to care for the wife my late father married for me (referring to her mother). Cooking in our new house. I became the first young girl to build in her community." Reactions trail lady's shares touching story TikTok users stormed the comments section to react to the video. @Britney~B said: "May God continue to bless you and Nappi abundantly. U are a great daughter." @Pytt_bee said: "She is so happy. Your children will also make you happy." @Zinzu said: "Poverty can make you old immediately. God bless you Nappi." @joanna Johnnie said: "Awwww live long momma but that 1st picture I been think say na ur papa tie gele?" @Wholesale Jewelry,box,props said: "Omo this is my plan for my dad too bcoz he went into depression when he lost everything he had but now he’s missing. I pray God bring him back home." Read also Girl who was abandoned by dad gets huge award in school as she graduates at 20, video trends @God’s Selfie said: "Fathers, brothers abeg try make money o make una daughters or sisters no follow una papa age because of poverty." @JeebsAfrique Arcade said: "One daughter like a million daughters, sisterhood is proud of you. Na pikin you be." @Deprince added: "Suffering is a disease I swear. Look at how mama transformed. Live long mama. I pray may God bless anyone that stands as a pillar in any family to lift the others." 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By WILL WEISSERT, JUAN ZAMORANO and GARY FIELDS PANAMA CITY (AP) — Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for the same republic. Related Articles National Politics | Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use National Politics | An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump National Politics | Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal National Politics | House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl National Politics | Trump wants mass deportations. For the agents removing immigrants, it’s a painstaking process The president-elect is decrying increased fees Panama has imposed to use the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He says if things don’t change after he takes office next month, “We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and without question.” Trump has long threatened allies with punitive action in hopes of winning concessions. But experts in both countries are clear: Unless he goes to war with Panama, Trump can’t reassert control over a canal the U.S. agreed to cede in the 1970s. Here’s a look at how we got here: What is the canal? It is a man-made waterway that uses a series of locks and reservoirs over 51 miles (82 kilometers) to cut through the middle of Panama and connect the Atlantic and Pacific. It spares ships having to go an additional roughly 7,000 miles (more than 11,000 kilometers) to sail around Cape Horn at South America’s southern tip. The U.S. International Trade Administration says the canal saves American business interests “considerable time and fuel costs” and enables faster delivery of goods, which is “particularly significant for time sensitive cargoes, perishable goods, and industries with just-in-time supply chains.” Who built it? An effort to establish a canal through Panama led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, who built Egypt’s Suez Canal, began in 1880 but progressed little over nine years before going bankrupt. Malaria, yellow fever and other tropical diseases devastated a workforce already struggling with especially dangerous terrain and harsh working conditions in the jungle, eventually costing more than 20,000 lives, by some estimates. Panama was then a province of Colombia, which refused to ratify a subsequent 1901 treaty licensing U.S. interests to build the canal. Roosevelt responded by dispatching U.S. warships to Panama’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The U.S. also prewrote a constitution that would be ready after Panamanian independence, giving American forces “the right to intervene in any part of Panama, to re-establish public peace and constitutional order.” In part because Colombian troops were unable to traverse harsh jungles, Panama declared an effectively bloodless independence within hours in November 1903. It soon signed a treaty allowing a U.S.-led team to begin construction . Some 5,600 workers died later during the U.S.-led construction project, according to one study. Why doesn’t the US control the canal anymore? The waterway opened in 1914, but almost immediately some Panamanians began questioning the validity of U.S. control, leading to what became known in the country as the “generational struggle” to take it over. The U.S. abrogated its right to intervene in Panama in the 1930s. By the 1970s, with its administrative costs sharply increasing, Washington spent years negotiating with Panama to cede control of the waterway. The Carter administration worked with the government of Omar Torrijos. The two sides eventually decided that their best chance for ratification was to submit two treaties to the U.S. Senate, the “Permanent Neutrality Treaty” and the “Panama Canal Treaty.” The first, which continues in perpetuity, gives the U.S. the right to act to ensure the canal remains open and secure. The second stated that the U.S. would turn over the canal to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, and was terminated then. Both were signed in 1977 and ratified the following year. The agreements held even after 1989, when President George H.W. Bush invaded Panama to remove Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega. In the late 1970s, as the handover treaties were being discussed and ratified, polls found that about half of Americans opposed the decision to cede canal control to Panama. However, by the time ownership actually changed in 1999, public opinion had shifted, with about half of Americans in favor. What’s happened since then? Administration of the canal has been more efficient under Panama than during the U.S. era, with traffic increasing 17% between fiscal years 1999 and 2004 . Panama’s voters approved a 2006 referendum authorizing a major expansion of the canal to accommodate larger modern cargo ships. The expansion took until 2016 and cost more than $5.2 billion. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said in a video Sunday that “every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to.” He added that, while his country’s people are divided on some key issues, “when it comes to our canal, and our sovereignty, we will all unite under our Panamanian flag.” Shipping prices have increased because of droughts last year affecting the canal locks, forcing Panama to drastically cut shipping traffic through the canal and raise rates to use it. Though the rains have mostly returned, Panama says future fee increases might be necessary as it undertakes improvements to accommodate modern shipping needs. Mulino said fees to use the canal are “not set on a whim.” Jorge Luis Quijano, who served as the waterway’s administrator from 2014 to 2019, said all canal users are subject to the same fees, though they vary by ship size and other factors. “I can accept that the canal’s customers may complain about any price increase,” Quijano said. “But that does not give them reason to consider taking it back.” Why has Trump raised this? The president-elect says the U.S. is getting “ripped off” and “I’m not going to stand for it.” “It was given to Panama and to the people of Panama, but it has provisions — you’ve got to treat us fairly. And they haven’t treated us fairly,” Trump said of the 1977 treaty that he said “foolishly” gave the canal away. The neutrality treaty does give the U.S. the right to act if the canal’s operation is threatened due to military conflict — but not to reassert control. “There’s no clause of any kind in the neutrality agreement that allows for the taking back of the canal,” Quijano said. “Legally, there’s no way, under normal circumstances, to recover territory that was used previously.” Trump, meanwhile, hasn’t said how he might make good on his threat. “There’s very little wiggle room, absent a second U.S. invasion of Panama, to retake control of the Panama Canal in practical terms,” said Benjamin Gedan, director of the Latin America Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington. Gedan said Trump’s stance is especially baffling given that Mulino is a pro-business conservative who has “made lots of other overtures to show that he would prefer a special relationship with the United States.” He also noted that Panama in recent years has moved closer to China, meaning the U.S. has strategic reasons to keep its relationship with the Central American nation friendly. Panama is also a U.S. partner on stopping illegal immigration from South America — perhaps Trump’s biggest policy priority. “If you’re going to pick a fight with Panama on an issue,” Gedan said, “you could not find a worse one than the canal.” Weissert reported from West Palm Beach, Florida, and Fields from Washington. Amelia Thomson-Deveaux contributed to this report from Washington.FSU_FG Fitzgerald 24, 13:42. FSU_A.Williams 4 pass from Kromenhoek (Fitzgerald kick), 4:09. FSU_C.Holmes 3 run (Fitzgerald kick), :26. FSU_J.Douglas 71 pass from Kromenhoek (Fitzgerald kick), 14:50. FSU_H.Williams 10 pass from Kromenhoek (Fitzgerald kick), 7:50. FSU_FG Weinberg 21, 14:55. FSU_C.Holmes 18 run (Fitzgerald kick), 5:27. CHSO_Sauers 7 pass from K.Jackson (Montgomery kick), :59. A_43,711. RUSHING_Charleston Southern, Ison 13-28, Gordon 1-12, K.Jackson 5-10, Hawkins 2-9, Greenwade 5-6, Bishop 3-(minus 8). Florida St., Davis 9-39, C.Holmes 3-38, Toafili 6-33, Kromenhoek 8-31, Singleton 4-21, Glenn 2-10, T.Jackson 1-2, McCoy 1-1. PASSING_Charleston Southern, K.Jackson 22-32-1-218. Florida St., Kromenhoek 13-20-0-209, Glenn 3-3-0-31. RECEIVING_Charleston Southern, Taylor 5-41, Rhone 3-60, Jennings 3-29, Kindell 3-29, Sauers 3-16, Highsmith 1-25, Ison 1-7, J.Scott 1-6, Gordon 1-3, Dawson 1-2. Florida St., J.Douglas 3-82, L.Thomas 2-36, H.Williams 2-35, Gibson 2-14, A.Williams 2-11, Danzy 1-38, Williamson 1-13, McCoy 1-10, Benson 1-4, Singleton 1-(minus 3). MISSED FIELD GOALS_Charleston Southern, Montgomery 48, Montgomery 41.