#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.

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. 🔥

AI is gradually reshaping how financial systems operate. As Web3 and AI converge, education plays a key role in preparing learners for a future of onchain finance and intelligent systems.

The path into blockchain careers is expanding. Web3 education is growing rapidly, with more programs, communities, and real-world opportunities helping learners build, experiment, and go onchain.

Real World Assets are bringing real-life value onchain. With Hooked Alumni, learning becomes verifiable, onchain credentials — owned by users. From RWAs to Real World Education, the future is being built onchain.

The Hooked Uni-Certs session at Singapore Institute of Technology wrapped up successfully! 🎉Students gained firsthand insights from industry builders from @BNBCHAIN, @foruai, and @HaedalProtocol, covering topics from Web3 growth and partnerships to AI, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure. A big step forward in bringing real-world Web3 education to the next generation of builders.

#HookedNewsFlash As an effort to keep Hooked Family members updated, here’s the latest development progress by March 16th. 2026 ✨ medium.com/@HookedProtocolOf…

Speaker Spotlight #4 | Hooked Uni-Certs Program @ SIT As part of the Hooked Uni-Certs Program at Singapore Institute of Technology, we’re excited to welcome Lucas Liao, Solutions Architect at @BNBCHAIN. Lucas will introduce the BNB Chain ecosystem, sharing insights into its infrastructure, developer opportunities, and how builders can start creating in the Web3 space. 🔗 Learn the fundamentals. Start building onchain!

Speaker Spotlight #2 | Hooked Uni-Certs Program @ SIT As part of the Hooked Uni-Certs Program at Singapore Institute of Technology, we’re excited to welcome Leong Han Wai, Product Owner at @foruai. Han will share insights on building meaningful communities in the Web3 and AI era, exploring how reputation, contribution, and real signals can shape the next generation of internet products. 🤖 ForU AI is an AI-driven platform that enables users to own and monetize their data and onchain reputation through decentralized identities on BNB Chain.

Speaker Spotlight #1 | Hooked Uni-Certs Program @ SIT As part of the Hooked Uni-Certs Program at Singapore Institute of Technology, we’re excited to welcome Lunaria, Business Development at @HaedalProtocol. As a core team member driving regional growth, Lunaria will share insights on DeFi ,including how new product features and customized campaigns can help projects acquire partners and expand their ecosystem. 🌊 Haedal is the leading liquid staking protocol on Sui, boosting yield with automated vaults and expanding DeFi opportunities.

The first stop of the 2026 Hooked Uni-Certs Program: Singapore Institute of Technology! As Singapore’s leader in applied learning and industry partnerships, SIT is integrating the Hooked Uni-Certs Program into programs that highlight real-world blockchain applications. 🚀 Web3 learning for the builders of tomorrow.