Halo Social, a Web3 platform focused on SocialFi and universal basic income, has announced significant adjustments to their business operations. The company is entering a new phase and will be making operational changes.
- Announcement made via official Medium blog
- Company expresses gratitude to supporters
- Changes follow recent completion of hiring round in December
For detailed information about the business adjustment, visit Halo's official announcement
[📢 ANNOUNCEMENT] We’ve made the difficult decision to adjust our business operations as we explore the next phase of our journey. Thank you to everyone who believed in us. More details here: medium.com/@HaloDotSocial…
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