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Taki launches staking feature & advanced creator benefits to its over 650K users
Mumbai: Taki, the global web3 social media network, has launched its staking feature after surpassing a milestone of over 6,50,000 users. Built on the Solana blockchain, Taki will now enable all of its users to earn rewards by locking up some of the tokens they own for a set amount of time. Furthermore, the platform is preparing to introduce new features that will allow creators to earn exclusive sign-up benefits that will boost their earning potential.
As a significant advancement, Taki now allows its users to stake using the $TAKI token. To begin staking, users need to have the tokens in their Taki wallet. People will be able to choose how long they want to stake their tokens from a list of predefined time periods. Users can redeem the stake of both the original tokens and additional earned rewards once the staking period is complete. Taki users will initially have one active stake per token. The platform is working on future plans to build even more rewarding staking opportunities that will be available to the most active users.
Taki co-founder Sakina Arsiwala said, “We are witnessing an active rise in the demand for Taki tokens in web3. In support of the growing number of content creators on the platform, we are constantly adding utility and value-driven features for participants. With this staking feature, we are working towards supporting monetisation opportunities and bringing higher value benefits to the users.”
A global token-powered social network, Taki is a platform where everyone can earn a daily income by simply posting content and chatting with others about things that interest them. As a part of its latest update, Taki will now allow users to earn a $TAKI token on every post, adding to their higher daily earning levels.
SuperLayer venture partner Saad Rizvi said, “This is a very crucial update for all of us at Taki as it reflects our ultimate vision to build a creator-focused platform, where people posting content are financially rewarded without depending on advertisers. These new innovative platform features increase the value for users who are engaging with social media in a web3 environment.”
Taki social network participants will also get a unique invite link, especially made for creators to bring their audiences to Taki, where everyone can earn. Creator accounts will receive higher visibility for their content by qualifying for the list of Taki’s top users on the leaderboard, including opportunities to be in the top feed. Anyone who wants to start their own creator account can fill out the form here.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
