Open Campus (@opencampus_xyz): 📰 OC Weekly Roundup #62 – September in Review

📰 OC Weekly Roundup #62 – September in Review Yuzu: Heatwave finalised at 27.6M, $10K donated to free crypto-powered education, and OC-I Cohort 3 Demo Day wrapped. Catch September’s biggest moves across EDU Chain and beyond ⤵️ 🗞️ This Week in Review Yuzu: Heatwave Final Top Up An additional 5.7M Yuzu was allocated across 22 dApps, bringing the Yuzu: Heatwave campaign total to 27,636,654 Yuzu. Builders continue to see strong traction in rewards and activity. EDU Fest EduFest wrapped with high-profile speakers and panels across Web3 and education. The event strengthened EDU’s position as a convener for on-chain education conversations. Working with @ArchaxEx on MiCA & ESG A new collaboration between @ArchaxEx and @opencampus_xyz positions EDU for EU exchange listings, aligning with MiCA requirements and ESG standards. This move strengthens EDU’s regulatory footprint. 🌱 Thriving OC Ecosystem OC President @Mo_Ezz14 at The House of Lords @Mo_Ezz14 joined policymakers and Web3 leaders at The House of Lords, signalling EDU’s influence in shaping global conversations around blockchain’s role in education. $10K donated to free crypto-powered education OC supported @GiggleAcademy with a $10K donation, backing their mission to deliver free education globally. A like-driven campaign could unlock more contributions from EDU. Partnering with @TheIdleNetwork on RWAs + AI Expanding real-world adoption, EDU is working with @TheIdleNetwork on strategies combining RWAs and AI. The initiative highlights the scalability of on-chain student loans. 🌐 EDU Chain Pulse @EDUChain_xyz live on @StargateFinance – Bridge with Stargate and earn Yuzu Points USDC transfers to EDU Chain are now seamless with @StargateFinance, enabling moves from 55+ chains with zero fees and guaranteed settlement. To boost adoption, bridging via Stargate also comes with 29M Yuzu Points rewards, making liquidity inflows both costless and incentivised. Learn how to maximise your Yuzu rewards. First real yield with @pencilfinance_ @pencilfinance delivered its first investor interest payouts funded directly by student loan repayments. A key milestone proving real yield from real-world education assets. $EDU levels up the ecosystem Community activation continues as OC launched a campaign asking: “$EDU unlocks the future of ____.” Winners received 500 EDU each, driving brand engagement and awareness. Drop your take. Yuzu Badges Dashboard now live EDU Chain launched the Yuzu Badges Dashboard, allowing builders and users to track achievements and collections across dApps. A step toward gamified engagement. 🚀 Founders & Builders in Action OC-I Demo Day Wrapped Cohort 3 founders showcased dApps spanning EduFi, DeFi, Learn, Infra, and Earn at Demo Day. Animoca Brands led backing, alongside mentors from MetaMask, Spartan Labs, HackQuest, and Transcend Network. @Mogaland_io $MOGA Presale closed with strong demand The $MOGA presale on @ThrustPad closed after surpassing its soft cap, raising over 50,000 EDU. Demand signals strong appetite for EDU-linked gaming tokens. More ways to earn Yuzu on EDU Chain: @GainzSwap, @prepmeacademy, and @yield_edu New reward guides from @GainzSwap, @prepmeacademy, and @yield_edu expanded Season 3 opportunities for earning Yuzu. Engagement continues to deepen across EDU Chain. September marked Yuzu expansion, education impact, and strong founder momentum across EDU Chain. Stay tuned for more ecosystem milestones and builder wins 🚀