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Binance API Hints at Tokenized Stock Offerings As Fogo Announces $1B FDV ICO Raise

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Paul Ugbede Godwin
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Recent developments suggest Binance is expanding tokenized real-world asset (RWA) access via its ecosystem, with indirect “hints” through wallet integrations and API-adjacent announcements—though no explicit API updates for tokenized stocks were found in official docs.

In late November 2025, Ondo Finance integrated its Ondo Global Markets platform with Binance Wallet, enabling over 280 million users to access 100+ tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs like Apple, Microsoft, MicroStrategy directly on BNB Chain with 0% trading fees.

USERS CAN BROWSE AND TRADE THESE IN THE WALLET’S “MARKETS > STOCKS” TAB, REPRESENTING FRACTIONAL ON-CHAIN OWNERSHIP OF TRADITIONAL SECURITIES.

This builds on Binance’s prior tokenized stock experiments like Tesla, Coinbase tokens in 2021, which faced regulatory scrutiny and were discontinued on Binance.com in 2022 to focus on other products—migrating EEA/Swiss users to CM-Equity AG’s portal.

THE ONDO INTEGRATION REVIVES THE CONCEPT WITHOUT DIRECT EXCHANGE LISTING, LEVERAGING BLOCKCHAIN FOR 24/7 LIQUIDITY AND COMPOSABILITY. BINANCE’S SPOT API DOCS— V3 ENDPOINTS FOR MARKET DATA, KLINES, ETC. REMAIN UNCHANGED AND DO NOT REFERENCE TOKENIZED STOCKS, BUT THE WALLET EXPANSION COULD IMPLY FUTURE API EXTENSIONS FOR RWA TRADING PAIRS OR DATA FEEDS.

Analysts view this as Binance’s “move fast and break things” push into RWAs amid global tokenization growth, potentially challenging platforms like Backed or Franklin Templeton.  No direct API “hints” were confirmed.

Fogo ICO Announcement

Fogo, a high-performance Solana Virtual Machine (SVM)-compatible Layer 1 blockchain leveraging the Firedancer validator client for ultra-low latency under 40ms block times and high throughput over 54,000 TPS, has officially detailed its public token sale.

The ICO is set to raise $20 million by selling 2% of the total 10 billion $FOGO token supply at a price of $0.10 per token, implying a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $1 billion.

This follows earlier funding rounds totaling $13.5 million: a $5.5 million seed round in December 2024 led by Distributed Global with CMS Holdings participation at a $100 million FDV, and an $8 million community raise via Cobie’s Echo platform in January 2025, also at $100 million FDV, which sold out in under two hours and brought over 3,000 angel investors on board.

TGE and mainnet is slated January 13, 2026 100% unlocked at token generation event, with 2% of team supply burned. Real-time on-chain experiences for DeFi, gaming, and physics simulations, with multi-local consensus for regional low-latency validation. Devnet is live, Testnet launches Q1 2026, Mainnet Q2 2026.

Community sentiment on X is mixed: excitement around the tech and rapid prior raises contrasts with skepticism over the aggressive $1B FDV in a bearish market, with pre-market perps on Hyperliquid pricing it at ~$1.3B FDV and Polymarket odds favoring a lower launch valuation around $300M.

As a pure Firedancer chain with multi-local consensus co-located validators for regional low-latency and a curated validator set, Fogo accelerates Solana’s tech evolution. It retains full SVM compatibility, enabling seamless dApp migration which could fragment but ultimately strengthen the ecosystem by stress-testing Firedancer findings for Solana’s upgrades.

This “accretive” approach—forking open-source code—irks some Solana devs but fosters cross-pollination, potentially drawing 84M+ Solana users to experiment with real-time apps like high-frequency trading or physics-based gaming.

Fogo targets “institutional-grade on-chain finance,” bridging TradFi speed (NASDAQ-like) with decentralization for DeFi, RWAs, and derivatives. Integrations like Wormhole, Pyth, and Ambient Finance could unlock $16T in tokenized assets by 2033, especially for low-latency needs like options or prediction markets.

Early “Flames” points and potential airdrops reward 3,000+ angels from prior $13.5M raises, fostering community but risking centralization critiques. Fogo’s “Flames” points program rewards early community engagement, potentially tying into future airdrops.

This positions Fogo as a “pure Firedancer” chain aiming to outpace Solana in performance while maintaining decentralization, though some Solana devs have critiqued the reuse of open-source code.

Google Deepens Its Browser-AI Strategy With “Disco,” a Gemini Tool That Turns Open Tabs Into Custom Web Apps

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Samuel Nwite
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Google on Thursday introduced Disco, a new Gemini-powered AI experiment that pushes the boundaries of how a browser can reshape information on the fly.

The tool’s core feature, GenTabs, analyzes the pages a user has open and can instantly turn them into custom, interactive applications built around the user’s ongoing tasks. The system also incorporates past context from a user’s Gemini chat history, giving it a broader understanding of what the person is working toward.

Google positions Disco as an experiment meant to blend browsing, workflow management, and app creation into a single layer inside Chrome. Instead of asking an AI chatbot for help in a separate window, Disco rewires the browsing session itself. GenTabs can propose building a web app the moment it detects patterns in a user’s tabs — whether that means studying a topic, researching a purchase, planning a trip, or gathering information from several sources. Once an app is generated, users can continue refining it through natural language, making changes in real time.

The company emphasizes that the generative elements link back to the original sources, maintaining transparency on where the information came from. Disco uses Gemini 3 to assemble these on-the-fly experiences, making it effectively a web-based AI development engine that shapes itself around a user’s intent.

Google’s move reflects a broader trend in the tech industry as companies race to weave AI directly into core computing environments. Instead of launching a separate AI browser like Perplexity’s Comet or OpenAI’s Atlas, Google is taking the route of enhancing Chrome, which already dominates the global browser market share. Embedding AI at this level allows Google to leverage the familiar workflow of tabs, bookmarks, and browsing sessions while layering in intelligence that reacts to users’ habits.

Google has already taken early steps in this direction by allowing Gemini to answer questions about any webpage inside Chrome. Disco pushes that idea further by analyzing multiple tabs at once and treating the browser window as a canvas for task-specific applications. It marks one of the clearest signals yet that Google sees the browser as a future operating environment for AI — a place where apps are not downloaded but generated dynamically based on what users are doing.

The company says Disco will first roll out to a small group of testers through Google Labs. As with other Labs experiments, the goal is to gather detailed feedback on usability, performance, and the kinds of custom apps people build.

Google notes that successful ideas developed through Disco may eventually appear in larger services or consumer-facing products. The firm also makes it clear that GenTabs is the first in what is expected to be a series of experimental features under the Disco project, suggesting a longer-term vision for AI-driven browsing.

Disco will initially be available via a waitlist, starting with macOS users who will need to download a dedicated app. Google has not given a timeline for broader availability.

The introduction of Disco underscores Google’s evolving strategy in the AI era: rather than treating AI as a separate destination, the company is steadily infusing it into the most fundamental layers of digital life. If the experiment succeeds, the browser could shift from being a passive window into the web to an active workspace where AI shapes information into tools the moment they are needed.

Register for Tekedia Mini-MBA Edition 19 (Feb 9 – May 2, 2026) | $170 or N120,000

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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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Invent, innovate and drive organizational transformation, performance, and growth. Capture emerging opportunities in changing markets while optimizing innovation and profitability. Digitally evolve your business or functional area, turning digital disruption into a competitive capability and advantage. Master the concepts of building category-king companies, and thrive.

Registration for another edition of Tekedia Mini-MBA opens. Tekedia Mini-MBA, from Tekedia Institute, is an innovation management 12-week program, optimized for business execution and growth, with digital operational overlay. It runs 100% online. The theme is Innovation, Growth & Digital Execution – Techniques for Building Category-King Companies. All contents are self-paced, recorded and archived which means participants do not have to be at any scheduled time to consume contents. Our programs are designed for ALL sectors, from fintech to construction, healthcare to manufacturing, agriculture to real estate, etc.

More so, the sector- and firm-agnostic management program comprises videos, flash cases, challenge assignments, labs, written materials, webinars, etc and is delivered by a global faculty coordinated by Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe. When we finish, we will issue a certificate from the Tekedia Institute, Boston USA.

Register and join us. You will emerge transformed with tools and capabilities that engineer confidence, performance and growth.  Accelerate your leadership ascent with us! Here are our programs and costs.

Program Cost 

How To Register

Curriculum for Tekedia Mini-MBA

 

Unlock Your Potential: Enroll in Tekedia Institute

From Lead Faculty

Welcome! Unleash your leadership potential, master business excellence, and embrace transformation with Tekedia Mini-MBA. Join us and experience a cutting-edge business management & leadership program: online, self-paced, and world-class. At Tekedia Institute, we co-learn with thousands of professionals and students, from many countries, on the mechanics of business, connecting innovation, growth and operational execution, across market territories and industrial sectors.

Our faculty members come from Microsoft, Google, Shell, Flutterwave, Nigerian Breweries, NNPC, Jobberman, Coca Cola, PwC, BUA Cement, and other great organizations. Besides pre-recorded courseware, thrice weekly, we hold live Zoom sessions (Tue, Thur and Sat at 7pm WAT) – Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Tekedia Institute Lead Faculty.

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Capstone Program

Here are the 12 tracks:

The program is completely capstone-based. Tekedia capstone is a research paper or a case study exploring a topic, market, sector or a company. It is the project component of Tekedia Min-MBA.

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Tekedia Mini-MBA Syllabus

Theme: Innovation, Growth & Digital Execution – Techniques for Building Category-King Companies

Introduction

Over the last few decades, digital technology has emerged as a very critical element in organizational competitiveness. It has transformed industrial sectors and anchored new business architectures, redesigning markets and facilitating efficiency in the allocation and utilization of factors of production. The impacts have been consequential: continents like Africa are moving towards knowledge-based economic structures and information societies, comprising networks of individuals, firms and states that are linked electronically and in interdependent relationships. In this program, we will examine this redesign within the context of fixing market frictions and deploying growth business frameworks in a world of perception demand where meeting needs and expectations of customers are not enough.

Program Time:  Feb 9 – May 2, 2026

Venue & Format: Online via videos, articles, webinars, and flash cases. Program is self-paced which means you consume the materials at your own time and pace. It is completely online. Where you live or your time zone would not be an issue as program is not live-delivered.

Cost: US$170 (N120,000 naira). We have a payment plan, i.e. installment payment plan (email us for details)

Target Audience: This program is designed for professionals and students across functional areas like sales, marketing, technology, administration, legal, strategy, finance, etc across all business sectors and domains. The program is designed for:

  • Ambitious mid-level managers seeking to advance their careers by acquiring essential business knowledge and skills.
  • Busy professionals who value continued education but require a flexible alternative to a traditional MBA program.
  • Experienced professionals aiming to broaden their business acumen, enhance leadership capabilities, and explore new career opportunities.
  • Professionals in transition, committed to staying informed about business trends and developing skills for continuous professional growth.
  • Mid-level managers and executives across industries, driven to accelerate career growth and take on increased responsibilities.
  • Technology and innovation-focused professionals looking to strengthen business acumen and strategic thinking.
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking a solid foundation in business management and growth strategies.
  • Consultants and advisors aiming to expand their knowledge base and provide comprehensive solutions to clients.
  • Professionals transitioning into new roles or industries, recognizing the value of upskilling for success.
  • Students and recent graduates seeking a competitive edge in the job market by combining academic qualifications with practical business skills.

Tekedia Mini-MBA program offers a flexible and comprehensive learning experience tailored to the needs of ambitious professionals, providing the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge that has value and can be used in everyday business activities.

Learning Objectives: To innovate is to set a new basis of competition in an economy, business sector or market. Sometimes, it results in disruption. This program is designed for private (large, SMEs, startups, sole businesses), public and government institutions, and individuals. Participants will:

  • Master the mechanics of growth – the reward of innovation – through frameworks, cases and evolving strategies.
  • Understand how to undergo transformation journey that is fully aligned with corporate objectives through measurable and realizable benchmarks.
  • Acquire business capability tools that do not just RUN their firms but can TRANSFORM them.
  • Design corporate growth experiments in Lab sessions based on One Oasis Strategy, Aggregation Construct, Double Play Strategy, Accumulation of Capability Construct, and more.
  • ETC

Why Tekedia Institute

Interactive Online Learning: Engage with industry experts and fellow professionals through our state-of-the-art online learning platform, where you can access course materials, participate in discussions, and collaborate on real-world case studies.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain a deep understanding of key functional areas such as strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and more, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to excel in any business environment.

Practical Case Studies: Apply your learning to real-world scenarios through hands-on case studies and projects, allowing you to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Flexibility and Convenience: Access the program online from anywhere at your own pace, fitting your studies into your busy schedule without compromising your professional and personal commitments.

Expert Faculty: Learn from renowned industry practitioners and thought leaders who bring their expertise and real-world insights to the program, ensuring you receive the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge.

Benefits of Tekedia Mini-MBA

Enhance Your Leadership Potential: Unlock your leadership capabilities and develop the skills to lead teams, drive innovation, and navigate complex business challenges with confidence.

Master Business Excellence: Gain a holistic understanding of business functions, strategies, and best practices, enabling you to make informed decisions and contribute to organizational success.

Embrace Digital Transformation: Stay ahead of the curve by embracing digital technologies and leveraging them to transform your business and stay competitive in the digital age.

Accelerate Your Career: With the Tekedia Mini-MBA on your CV, you’ll stand out to employers, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and your readiness to take on new responsibilities.

Network and Collaboration: Connect with a diverse community of professionals, expand your network, and foster collaboration opportunities that can lead to future partnerships and career advancements.

Cost-Effective Investment: Enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive business education at a fraction of the cost of traditional MBA programs, maximizing the return on your investment.

Tekedia Institute offers the best business education in Nigeria and Africa you can get for value/

Tekedia Live Sessions

We run optional three Live Zoom sessions (two weekdays and one Saturday). This provides a way for our members to ask our Faculty and experts live questions and get feedback.

Tekedia Mini-MBA certificate sample

Tekedia Institute offers certificates at the end of all programs.

Our Contact Email: info@tekedia.com

Refund policy is full refund within 6 days from start of a program; after that, none, but we can defer as requested.

Lead Faculty of Tekedia Institute

Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe is the Lead Faculty of Tekedia Institute

  • PhD, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, USA
  • MBA, University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • BEng Electrical & Electronics Engineering ( Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria)

Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe invented and patented a robotic system which the United States Government acquired assignee rights. Dr Ekekwe holds two doctoral and four master’s degrees including a PhD in engineering from the Johns Hopkins University, USA. He earned undergraduate degree from FUT Owerri where he graduated as his class best student. While in Analog Devices Corp, he co-designed an accelerometer for the iPhone. A recipient of IGI Global “Book of the Year” award, a TED Fellow, IBM Global Entrepreneur and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Prof. Ekekwe has held professorships in Carnegie Mellon University and Babcock University, and served in the United States National Science Foundation Committee.

The South African press called him “a doctor of innovation” for helping organizations on the mechanics of business innovation, strategy, and growth. Since 2009, the Chairman of Fasmicro Group which controls many startups and entities has been writing in the Harvard Business Review. He was recognized by The Guardian as one of 60 Nigerians Making “Nigerian Lives Matter” on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day (Oct 1, 2020).

Enroll in Tekedia Mini-MBA today

Selected Faculty & Testimonials

We have more than 250 Faculty members; see the full list here.  For selected testimonials on our program, click here.

Ultimate Tattoo Removal Guide For First Time Clients

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TI Partners
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Are you considering tattoo removal but feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people have questions and concerns when it comes to removing their ink. In this ultimate guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know as a first-time client, so you can feel confident and prepared for your tattoo removal journey.

Understanding the Tattoo Removal Process

Tattoo removal works by using laser technology to break down the ink particles in your skin. The laser emits short pulses of high-intensity light that penetrate the skin and target the tattoo pigment. Over a series of treatments, the ink particles are gradually broken down and absorbed by your body’s immune system.

Choosing the Right Tattoo Removal Clinic

When it comes to tattoo removal, not all clinics are created equal. It’s essential to do your research and choose a reputable provider with experienced technicians and state-of-the-art equipment. Look for clinics with positive reviews and before-and-after photos to get a sense of their results. If you’re in the area, consider checking out Kitchener’s top tattoo removal experts for a safe and effective experience.

Preparing for Your First Appointment

Before your first tattoo removal appointment, there are a few things you can do to prepare. Make sure to shave the area around your tattoo and avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks prior to your treatment. You’ll also want to avoid taking any blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, as they can increase your risk of bleeding and bruising.

What to Expect During Your Treatment

During your tattoo removal treatment, you’ll wear protective eye shields and your technician will apply a cooling gel to your skin. The laser will be passed over your tattoo, emitting short pulses of light. Most people describe the sensation as similar to a rubber band snapping against their skin. The length of your treatment will depend on the size and complexity of your tattoo.

Aftercare and Recovery

After your tattoo removal treatment, it’s important to take good care of your skin to promote healing and prevent infection. Your technician will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions, but in general, you’ll want to keep the treated area clean and dry, avoid sun exposure, and apply any prescribed ointments or creams. You may experience some redness, swelling, or blistering, but these side effects should subside within a few days.

Realistic Expectations and Results

It’s important to have realistic expectations when it comes to tattoo removal. Most tattoos require multiple treatments spaced several weeks apart to achieve optimal results. The number of treatments you’ll need will depend on factors such as the size, location, and color of your tattoo, as well as your skin type and overall health. Be patient and trust the process – with each treatment, you’ll see your tattoo gradually fade away.

Moving Forward with Confidence

Tattoo removal can be a big decision, but with the right information and preparation, you can move forward with confidence. By understanding the process, choosing a reputable clinic, and taking good care of your skin, you’ll be well on your way to saying goodbye to your unwanted ink. Remember, every journey starts with a single step – so take a deep breath, schedule your consultation, and get ready to embrace your fresh start.

Rivian Lays Out Autonomous Driving Strategy With New Custom Chip, AI Stack, and Subscription Service

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Samuel Nwite
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Rivian Automotive laid out an ambitious roadmap on Thursday at its first “Autonomy and AI Day,” revealing custom AI models, a proprietary car computer, and a new in-house chip that the company says will enable fully autonomous driving in its forthcoming vehicles.

The announcements mark a significant step in Rivian’s efforts to differentiate itself in the crowded electric vehicle (EV) market and signal the company’s strategic push toward a potential robotaxi business.

The presentation comes amid challenging market conditions for EV makers in the United States. Rivian shares were down roughly 3% during the hour-long event and fell further after OpenAI unveiled its own GPT-5.2 model on the same day, reflecting investor attention shifts toward the broader AI sector. Rivian’s stock dropped as much as 9% in afternoon trading, underscoring the pressure the company faces to demonstrate long-term growth potential.

Central to Rivian’s autonomy strategy is the Autonomy+ subscription, launching in early 2026 for second-generation vehicles. The package, priced at $2,500 upfront or $49.99 per month, will deliver continuously expanding autonomous capabilities, powered by Rivian’s new processors and autonomy computers. By comparison, Tesla’s premium Full Self-Driving (FSD) package costs $8,000 upfront or $99 per month, highlighting Rivian’s more accessible pricing approach.

RJ Scaringe, Rivian’s founder and CEO, emphasized that AI is accelerating technology development at an unprecedented pace.

“AI is enabling us to create technology and customer experiences at a rate that is completely different from what we’ve seen in the past,” he said.

The company also plans a near-term software update introducing a “Universal Hands-Free” feature, allowing hands-free driving across more than 3.5 million miles of marked roads in North America, with continuous improvement through reinforced learning as vehicles accrue mileage.

Rivian’s approach differs significantly from Tesla’s primarily camera-based system. Its R2 vehicles will employ a combination of lidar, radar, and camera sensors to support level 4 autonomous driving under SAE standards, meaning vehicles can operate without human intervention in typical traffic and weather conditions. Passengers could sleep or engage in other activities while the car navigates. Alphabet’s Waymo also classifies its robotaxi fleet at level 4, offering a clear precedent for Rivian’s ambitions.

The company indicated that the rollout of level 4 autonomous vehicles opens the door to a robotaxi strategy. Scaringe said, “While our initial focus will be on personally owned vehicles, which today represent the vast majority of miles in the United States, this also enables us to pursue opportunities in the rideshare space.”

Analysts suggest that if Rivian can successfully launch autonomous robotaxis, it could unlock a high-margin, recurring revenue stream and expand its addressable market far beyond personal EV sales.

Competition in autonomous EVs is intensifying. Tesla and General Motors continue developing proprietary systems, while Honda, Lucid, and Nissan have partnered with startups such as Helm.AI, Nuro, and Wayve. These players vary in technical approach, with Rivian emphasizing a combination of sensor fusion and AI learning through real-world driving, while others rely on cameras, mapping, or cloud-assisted decision-making.

The hardware underpinning Rivian’s AI ambitions is a new custom chip, expected in 2026, designed with multi-chip module packaging and high memory bandwidth of 205 gigabytes per second. Vidya Rajagopalan, vice president of electrical hardware, said this architecture is crucial for supporting the intensive AI workloads required for real-time decision-making in autonomous driving. Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid framed the strategy as a move beyond software-defined vehicles, calling Rivian’s platform an “AI-defined vehicle” capable of integrating perception, planning, and user interaction seamlessly.

Rivian also introduced the Rivian Assistant, a next-generation AI-powered voice interface to launch in early 2026 across first- and second-generation vehicles, enabling natural-language interaction for navigation, in-car functions, and information requests.

The company faces a challenging backdrop. EV sales in the U.S. have slowed after the early termination of the $7,500 federal tax credit, and Chinese EV makers are intensifying global competition. Rivian shares are up roughly 25% this year but remain over 80% below the company’s 2021 IPO price, reflecting internal production challenges, market volatility, and investor skepticism.

If Rivian can execute on its vision for level 4 autonomy and the Autonomy+ subscription, the implications will be significant. Fully autonomous vehicles operating as robotaxis could dramatically expand Rivian’s total addressable market, provide high-margin, recurring revenue, and position the company as a key player in mobility-as-a-service, not just EV manufacturing.

Unlike traditional car sales, robotaxis offer continuous revenue generation and higher asset utilization, creating the potential for Rivian to capture market share in both personal and commercial transport sectors.

By combining proprietary AI hardware, a robust software stack, and a subscription-driven model, Rivian aims to move beyond the limitations of conventional EV adoption and stake a claim in the emerging autonomous vehicle ecosystem. The company’s progress over the next two years will be critical to demonstrating whether its ambitious strategy can reshape its financial trajectory and establish it as a leader in both autonomous mobility and electric vehicle innovation.

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