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The Aventus Network – the layer-2 blockchain protocol that brings scalability, speed and lower costs to Ethereum transactions – today announced the start of a long-term partnership with Scytale Ventures, a leading blockchain venture capital and consulting firm. Scytale will work to integrate Aventus Network (AvN) into the Polkadot ecosystem to provide interoperability between the two networks and help realise Aventus' vision of being fully embedded into the wider blockchain ecosystem.

Polkadot gives you the ability to interoperate with a wide variety of blockchains in the Polkadot network. Lack of interoperability in the blockchain space is one of the greatest barriers to adoption, leading to a fragmented industry where thousands of different tokens and networks are built on varying standards and consensus models. Polkadot works to ensure long-term cross-compatibility of these projects and simplify adoption by connecting and securing unique blockchains under common security guarantees.

For Aventus, this integration will enable smart contracts, decentralised applications (dApps) and other assets or utilities on the Aventus chain to be seamlessly and securely transferred between AvN, Polkadot, and a host of other compatible blockchains. Scytale, Polkadot and Aventus will develop a powerful new infrastructure that will maintain the utility and tokenomic model of the existing AVT token and staking model, whilst enabling Aventus to become a ‘parachain' (an integrated blockchain) of Polkadot.

Aventus' partnership with Scytale Ventures includes a sizable DOT (Polkadot's token) grant to help develop the necessary applications to plug into the Polkadot ecosystem. In addition, Scytale Horizon Fund II, has taken a significant position in AVT as a vote of confidence in the project.

Alan Vey, Co-Founder and CEO of the Aventus Network, said: “Imagine a world in which you couldn't send emails from Gmail to Microsoft – or you couldn't view the same webpage on both a PC and a Macintosh. That's the problem facing blockchain right now – thousands of different projects are built on different languages, and they cannot talk to each other. Polkadot is the solution to this - bridging different chains and giving them a common language. Integrating into the Polkadot family has always been an ambition for Aventus, and with Scytale's expertise and capital injection we have the rocket fuel we need to reach our goal of ensuring true interoperability with the wider blockchain community.”

Mark Cachia, Founder at Scytale Ventures added: “We are eager to support Alan and the team at Aventus to integrate more closely with the Polkadot Ecosystem. We invest primarily with strong teams with exemplary dedication and character, and I cannot think of anyone more committed to delivering useful, interoperable solutions than Aventus. Their organic decision to first build on Substrate because of the tech stack, then work with us to join the community dedicated to multichain interoperability, is a testament to the power of Substrate, and will unlock tremendous value for stakeholders. We're confident that – with our expertise and investment – Aventus will ensure true interoperability with the Polkadot ecosystem, setting an example for others in this space to follow.”

Gavin Wood, Founder of Polkadot, said: “The blockchain community has flourished over the last two years and so has the variety of services blockchains provide. The next challenge facing the community is making interoperability between blockchain networks a reality. This is precisely what Aventus' integration into the Polkadot network will enable, bringing the speed, security and long-term cross-compatibility required for Aventus to work seamlessly with the wider blockchain community. We can't wait to see where this takes Aventus – the possibilities are endless.”

Danny Masters, seed investor in the Aventus Network and Chairman at CoinShares International, said: “This partnership with Scytale marks a major step forward for Aventus and sets a clear path for growth and innovation well into the future. Solving the problem of interoperability is a top priority for many working in the blockchain space. Integrating with Polkadot will position Aventus at the leading edge of this effort. I am excited to see how Aventus, its token holders and clients will utilise the opportunities interoperability will bring.”

The Aventus Network is a 2nd-layer blockchain protocol that lets any organisation build on the Ethereum network without the typical limitations of speed, scalability, and price. Founded in 2017, Aventus makes building on Ethereum accessible for businesses and decentralised platforms through fairer transactions for all — enabling the broadscale adoption of public decentralised blockchain through blockchain interoperability. To learn more, visit: https://www.aventus.io/ 

About Scytale Ventures
Scytale Ventures was founded in 2017 by investment management professionals, entrepreneurs, and blockchain pioneers to foster the growth and adoption of blockchain technology by supporting founding teams of blockchain protocols, applications, and companies.
To learn more, visit: https://scytale.ventures

About Polkadot
Polkadot provides the technical advances necessary to make blockchain technology practical, accessible, scalable, interoperable, and future-proof, removing limitations and barriers to entry, and thereby fuelling innovation, growing the decentralised technology space, and bringing the Web3 vision to life.
To learn more, visit: https://polkadot.network/ 

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Sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits, and fewer outdoor activities often take a toll on one's health. Contrary, the need to exercise or burn out those extra calories often becomes an onerous task for many. Many adults narrate reasons like lack of motivation, finding it boring to go to the gym, don't have time, and a host of other flimsy causes, thereby contributing to a rise in the obesity graph of America. Not just adults, but also a considerable number of children are affected due to obesity, further amounting to a host of chronic diseases. Another serious concern rising among youngsters due to lack of physical activity is mental health issues.

However, to overcome this grim scenario, a revolutionary application called Step made its mark by rewarding people for engaging in physical activities. “Step” is a mobile application that enables one to earn cryptocurrency while keeping themselves fit. 

Step is a fitness application that allows its users to earn cryptocurrency while staying fit. The creators of Step, who dream of creating a healthier world for all, are of the notion that to build one, they have to tempt people toward something fascinating. Especially at a time when the crypto sphere is downright reaching new scales every day, the idea to reward people with cryptocurrencies every time they take their steps seems captivating.

The reward theory of attraction appears to be gratifying in this context. When an employee is rewarded with bonuses, incentives, and other perks, it triggers certain parts of the brain and uplifts them. The neurological response to receiving a bounty motivates one to perform their task with enthusiasm. This is what exactly is projected in Step- elevating one's motivation to exercise. 

The mobile app monitors one's physical activity, such as walking, and converts them to rewards. Step is primarily designed to make individuals financially independent and keep them fit and healthy, in one fell swoop. 

One needs to download the application on their mobile phone from the play or app store. The app will then monitor one's physical activities such as running, walking, or climbing stairs and send rewards in the form of cryptos to the wallet.  

To achieve something, one needs to come out of their couches. Needless to say, there is also a condition attached to avail the rewards. To be eligible, one needs to take a minimum of 4000 steps daily. The rewards are then calculated based on the steps percentage quota among the eligible holders.  

About us: Step is a vital innovation in today's time. Keeping oneself fit and healthy and at the same time financially sturdy is something one would always yearn for. With Step, it is easy to hit both the bird's eyes in one shot. Get fit, earn cryptos, and be the best version of yourself with Step!

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