#HookedNewsFlash Across the year, we achieved significant breakthroughs at the frontier of innovation—laying a strong foundation for our next-phase expansion in 2026. • Forging Deep Academic Accreditation & Seamless Integrations in Web3 Education: Launched 8+ events with 7+ top-tier institutions across APAC, achieving a 100% participation rate, laying the foundation for long-term academic collaboration and the development of new Web3 training programs, powered by Hooked Research Lab. • Ecosystem Expansion via Multi-Chain Collaboration: Partnered with 43+ blockchain ecosystems across high-growth Web3 sectors, including SocialFi, RWA integration, AI Agents, DeFi, DePIN, and DeSci, reaching 1,300,000+ learners globally, and showcased leadership at events such as @binance Beach House, cementing Hooked’s role at the forefront of multi-chain Web3 education. • A Revolutionary Bet-to-Earn Model Driving Community-Committed Learning – $HOOK LearnFi Challenge: A pioneering force in behavior-driven Web3 education and a gateway to real-world Web3 adoption, with a 10,000,000 $HOOK TVL cap reached, and all slots filled within 65 hours. • Sustaining Global Impact in Web3 Education with $HOOK-Driven Ecosystems: Hooked Coursera Hub³ continues to empower learners globally by unifying Hooked’s top programs into a credentialed, tokenized system that drives continuous learning, connection, and leadership across the Web3 ecosystem—powering 2,500,000+ global learners. • Establishing Hooked Academi AI Xpert Beta Launch for Transformative AI-Powered Learning: An AI-powered Web3 learning platform designed to democratize access to future-proof education, backed by collaborations with 4+ top-tier universities and nearly 1,000,000+ learners potentially engaged. 🪝Vision for 2026: Following a milestone-rich 2025, our 2026 strategy focuses on scaling the foundation we've built—strengthening our AI-driven learning ecosystem, extending academic and industry trust networks, and expanding real-world value pathways within the $HOOK-powered Learning-Fi economy. These priorities will guide Hooked’s evolution into a globally recognized leader in Web3 learning and adoption.

You don’t need to learn everything at once—every step brings you closer to Web3 mastery. What are you learning next?

As AI scales, so does the need for new infrastructure, skills, and opportunities. 🔥Are we ready for what comes next?

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The more we learn together, the stronger the Web3 ecosystem becomes. What’s one lesson you’d share with someone new to Web3?

Web3 moves fast, but the fundamentals remain the foundation for meaningful participation. What Web3 concept are you learning today?

As the Web3 landscape evolves, open conversations between industry and policymakers become increasingly important. Building the future starts with understanding.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🎙️ "Today, we're on the cusp of CLARITY and certainty for builders and innovators," says CFTC's Mike Selig. "The CFTC stands ready to implement rules to ensure America remains the crypto capital of the world," Selig adds. 💬

Every new on-chain milestone is another reason to keep learning.

Every on-chain interaction is a step toward mastering Web3. Which experience taught you the most?

Innovation thrives when builders have the right support.

As the regulatory landscape evolves, Web3 education remains key to broader adoption.

Regulatory progress is one of many steps toward broader adoption. Alongside infrastructure and innovation, helping users understand and engage with Web3 will continue to matter.

System Upgrade Notice: Scheduled Migration of Locked Tokens As part of the upcoming Ceffu system upgrade, the locked HOOK tokens currently held in Ceffu Custody has been migrated from the old custody address 0x7c26054e4D0C59fb8022d55F09B62285D98e108c to the new custody address 0x728E80C5F55Dce3436d61B6617fef64bA2bA8E41. Token Release Schedule Is Unaffected. The original release schedule and vesting timelines remain exactly the same. This migration is a routine procedure to ensure enhanced security and system performance. Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Not every Web3 product needs more features. Sometimes people just want: ✔️Simpler onboarding ✔️Clearer learning ✔️Better experiences What keeps you coming back to a Web3 product? ⬇️

Not calling a bottom. Watching the flows. Web3 education isn't about telling you what will happen. It's about helping you understand why things happen.

As digital asset policies continue to evolve, understanding the fundamentals of Web3 becomes more important than ever. 🔥Education remains a key bridge between innovation and adoption.

A major move for global asset accessibility. As the lines blur between traditional and digital finance, staying educated on Web3 is key.

AI agents are scaling faster than ever. As the industry evolves, Web3 education becomes increasingly important in helping more people understand, participate, and build for what comes next.

Clear regulation is the foundation for real Web3 adoption. This is how we move from concept to everyday utility.

The intersection of education and Web3 continues to expand. From community-funded programs to onchain credentials, blockchain is introducing new possibilities for how people learn and grow. 🔥