ARTICLES
Degen Hill
Writer | Creator | Editor | Author
I bring a wealth of experience in producing content for both print and digital mediums. My portfolio spans major feature stories, in-depth pieces on political or multifaceted topics, press releases, and informative articles on Web3. I've delved into diverse subjects, from sports, culture, and travel to Web3, cryptocurrency, technology, and my expatriate journey in China.
Previously worked with:
Peking University | Pandaily | China.org | Bookey | Tsinghua University | Beijing Review
CONDUCTIVE
Previously known as MagicFew, Conductive is a Hong Kong-based Web3 enterprise dedicated to advancing the growth and adoption of Web3 games. The company specializes in a variety of services, such as protocol and software development, as well as consulting. Additionally, Conductive collaborates with DeFi ecosystem partners to assist them in expanding their businesses.
Here’s an article I wrote that explains more: Introducing Conductive.ai: Boosting Player Lifetime Value for All Games
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• Introducing FutureX, SynFutures’ Pre-DAO Committee
• Orion Money introduces market-leading stable crypto yields (PR)
• Numbers Protocol Tokenomics: A Deep Dive into $NUM (Part 1)
• Highstreet — Looking Back on 2022 and Preparing for Success in 2023!
• What are the Drawbacks of Layer-Two (Off-Chain) Blockchain Solutions?
• RAIL Tokens — What are They and What Do They Do?
• The Right to Privacy: An Overview of Privacy Technologies
• What Problems Are Solved by RAILGUN?
• YIN Finance Finishes up TestNet Ahead of MainNet Launch
• YIN Finance’s Unique Advantages In Active Liquidity Mining
• YIN Finance: The one-step asset management solution for DeFi 2.0 (PR)
• YIN Finance Releases Fixed Rate Product Offering (PR)
• Introducing Joyn: Collaborative Media Creation for the Web3 Era
• Matrixswap is Maximizing Efficiency for its Users with its Cross-chain Bridges
• Introducing Thetanuts’ Approach in DAO Treasury Management
• Product Suite Explainer — How Sky Meta’s NFT Management SDK Works
• Web3 Fitness Metaverse App FitR Announces XPal NFT Airdrop (PR)
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• GooseFX: A Full Suite DeFi Experience Built on Solana
• Into the $MATRIX: 4 Solutions Matrixswap Brings to DeFi
• Formation Fi Partners with NSURE to Provide Risk-Adjusted Insurance Coverages
• Introducing YIN Finance — The Solution For Liquidity in DeFi
• Meter.io to Launch VoltSwap, the First Major DEX in the Meter Ecosystem, on September 9
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• How Star Atlas Uses the Blockchain to Create a Unique Play-To-Earn Metaverse
• OliveX (BVI) Limited Introduces New Heart-Pumping ‘Sweat-to-Win’ Running Game, Dustland Runner
• Lootex — A One-stop Shop to Gear Up for the Metaverse
• Quidd’s Multi-Chain NFT Minting Feature Positions it as the Leading Marketplace for Digital Assets
• Punch Games’ Unique Solutions to the Challenges in the Current Game Industry
• Immutable Ownership is Empowering The Next Generation of Collectors
• BlockchainSpace — Guild Hub of the Metaverse
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KrASIA
As a digital media enterprise, KrASIA focuses on reporting technology, business, and cultural aspects in Asia. Established in 2015 and based in Singapore, KrASIA offers a diverse range of content, encompassing startup and venture capital, e-commerce, and digital transformation across the continent. The company also organizes events and creates podcasts and videos. During my time at KrASIA, I devised and launched the website's inaugural column, The Bullet, where I penned articles on technology, Web3, startups, and intriguing narratives from Southeast Asia.
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• TOKEN2049 — No Frills, Just Crypto
• We’re Not Using NFTs to Their Full Potential
• Blockchain Technology in Southeast Asia: Unlocking Endless Possibilities
• Powering the Creator Economy: How Web3 is Shaping Southeast Asia’s Digital Future
• A Cashless Future: What if Southeast Asia Adopted a Single Digital Currency?
• Ethlas Unveils Groundbreaking Web3 Services (EWS) for Gaming Industry Transformation
• Cracking the code of crypto crimes: The impact of Merkle Science
• Digital detectives: Southeast Asian startups tackling Web3 crimes
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• The Convenience of Blanket Policies — How Thailand’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach Falls Short
• The Solution to Over-Connectivity — Analog-Only Experiences
• Here’s a Solution You Didn’t Ask For
• Rethinking Tech Consumption — Are We Buying More Than We Need?
• From Developing to Developed — The Path Forward for Southeast Asian Countries
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• The Importance of Microfinance in SEA
• SaaS Expansion Strategies for Southeast Asia
• Green Bonds in Southeast Asia: Investing in Sustainable Development
• Revving Up the Future: The Impact of Emerging Transportation Trends in Southeast Asia
• Southeast Asia — Simple Innovation Solving Big Problems
• Buzzwords — There’s a time and a place
• Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Innovation and Regulation in Southeast Asia’s Fintech Industry
• Embracing the Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Southeast Asia’s Remote Work Revolution
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• Deepfakes — We May Never Need to Perform Again
• Is AI-Generated Art Still Art As We Know It?
• Generative AI — The Good, the Bad, and the Scary
• Disrupted by AI — Key Industries to Watch in 2023
• The Ethics of AI: Navigating the Moral Landscape in Southeast Asia
• The Growth of AI and Machine Learning in Southeast Asia
• Robots at Work: Examining the Impact of a Fully Automated Workforce on Southeast Asia’s Economy
• Can Machines Heal the Mind? A Dive into the Impact of AI on Mental Health
• Why Technology Isn’t Moving As Fast As We’d Hoped it Would
• “AI Is the Future” — How Bad Could It Be?
• The Ethics of AI in Healthcare: Should We Trust Algorithms with Our Lives?
• Transformative health tech: Thailand’s bold leap into the future of healthcare
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BLOQ Media
XINHUA
Xinhua News Agency is the official state news agency of the People's Republic of China. It is the largest news agency in the country and is responsible for collecting, editing, and distributing news and information to the media, both inside and outside of China. Xinhua is headquartered in Beijing and has correspondents and bureaus around the world. Xinhua produces news in various formats, including print, online, and television.
CHINA TODAY
China Today is a magazine that focuses on Chinese politics, culture, and economic development. It is published by the China International Publishing Group, which is affiliated with the Chinese government. The magazine was founded in 1981 and covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, culture, science and technology, and the environment. It also includes feature articles on Chinese history, society, and lifestyle.
ECHINACITIES
Echinacities is a website and online community that provides news and information about living and working in China. Echinacities offers a range of content for expats and foreigners living in China, including articles about local culture, events, and lifestyle.
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• 4 Ways Living in China Will Change You
• How to Network to Advance Your China Career
• The Beginner's Guide on How to Use Taobao
• Surviving Your Chinese Visa Health Check
• How to Decide Whether or Not It’s Time to Leave China
• 6 Ways to Feel More Stable as an Expat Living in China
• 5 Ways Traveling Domestically in China Will Benefit Expats
• So You Got into a Car Crash - Now What?
• Game Changers to Make Living in China Easier
• How to be Less Negative in China
• Strange Myths You'll Come Across in China
• How to Be a Part of Your Community While in China
• 4 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Work in China
• 8 Things Your Friends at Home Probably Don’t Understand About China
• 7 Things You’ll Realize About Yourself Only After Leaving China
• The Dos and Don’ts of Confrontation for Expats Living in China
• 5 Ways Changing Cities Can Improve Your Job Prospects in China
• 6 Traditional Hobbies That Will Benefit Your Life in China
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• The Pros & Cons of Gaining Employment in China
• 6 Fun Part-time Jobs in China
• Learning These Skills Will Help You Find a Job in China
• A Guide to Summer Jobs in China
• How to Choose Where to Live After Working in China
• Jobs You Can Do From Home in China
• The Ultimate A-Z of Working in China
• How to Stand Out in the Chinese Workplace
• 4 Ways to Find Your Place as a Foreigner in a Chinese Company
• 6 Reasons Why Teaching English is a Good First Job in China
• Top Tips for Job Hunting in China
• 4 Reasons Why Breaking a Work Contract in China isn't the End of the World
• How to Ask for a Raise When Working in China
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• The Cost of China’s Development
• How Collectivism Manifests Itself in the Chinese Workplace
• The Constant Turnover of Expat Life in China
• The Trials of Being Fat in China
• Life Lessons You'll Learn When Working in China
• 5 Tips for Getting Over Your Down Days in China
• When to Speak Up and When to Hold Your Tongue in a Chinese Office
• 4 Ways to Navigate Cultural Differences When Living in China
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• 4 Reasons Why Starting a Blog is Beneficial for Expats in China
• Living in China: How Year 1 Compares to Year 5
• Sick of Kids? How to Transition to a New Role After Teaching English in China
• 5 Reasons Why Side Hustles Can Be a Boon for Expats Working in China
• 5 Non-Work-Related Ways to Further Your Career While Living in China
FREELANCE / OTHER
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• How to Get An STD Test in China (ExpatGuides)
• China's Hutong Renovations: Yay or Nay? (ExpatGuides)
• Staying In Touch With China (Beijing Review)
• One Character to Rule Them All (China.org)
• China's Fair-Skinned Obsession (China.org)
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• NFTs with Impact — How The Dark Horse Provides Actual Utility (CBR Media)
• The Current Trend of Sports-Related NFTs Needs to Change — Here’s Why (CBR Media)
• Redefining Motorsport Talent Sponsorship with The Dark Horse (CBR Media)
• What’s next for the Creator Economy: Insights from over 150 creators (BlockchainSpace)
• Web3’s Ascendancy: The New Frontier of Community Building (BlockchainSpace)
• Pendle Finance: Maximizing Asset Yield Through Tokenization (CoinPasar)
• Innovate or Regulate? Crypto Policy Under New Singaporean Leadership (CoinPasar)
• Check In with Crypto: Luxury Hotels Accepting Crypto Payments (CoinPasar)
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• WIZ.AI and the Evolution of FMCG: Pioneering AI-Powered Ordering Systems (WIZ.AI)
• Transforming Outbound Telemarketing with AI: 5 Key Practices for Enhanced Engagement (WIZ.AI)
• Revolutionizing HR: The Transformative Impact of AI Assistant in Human Resources (WIZ.AI)
• Unlocking AI Potential: 5 Game-Changing Benefits of WIZ.AI’s Automation (WIZ.AI)
• The Power and Potential of AI Agents in Modern Industries (WIZ.AI)
• Navigating 2023: WIZ.AI’s Year as a Generative AI Leader in Southeast Asia (WIZ.AI)
• Adapting to AI in the Workplace: Embrace the Future or Face Obsolescence? (WIZ.AI)
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Tsinghua University
Other Work