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Throughout history, trivia has always been more than a game.

In ancient Greece, scholars tested each other’s wit in symposiums. In 12th-century Baghdad, thinkers debated questions in bustling libraries. Even in medieval Europe, monarchs used riddles and logic games to assess the sharpness of their advisors.

Today, a new chapter in that centuries-old tradition is being written, one that blends human curiosity with cutting-edge Web3 technology.

We’re proud to announce the launch of the MOT Token on GeckoTerminal, the official utility token of the Masters of Trivia platform. Built on the Solana blockchain and backed by a thriving global community of over 200,000 players, MOT is the first step in transforming trivia into an economic, educational, and social engine for the 21st century.

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How the Mafia Was Built

September 1, 1902 – Birth of Carlo Gambino, future head of America’s most powerful crime family.

Unlike Al Capone or John Gotti, Gambino built a criminal empire with minimal exposure, becoming a legendary figure in the history of organized crime.

📌 Why This Matters

The Mafia’s rise in America mirrored the struggles and ambitions of immigrant communities. Figures like Gambino weren’t just criminals; they were products of a system that blurred the lines between power, politics, and crime.

🎯 How Well Do You Know the American Mafia?

Carlo Gambino’s legacy lives on not only in history books, but in the DNA of modern crime dramas. Without him, there would be no Godfather, no Goodfellas, no Sopranos. He was the real deal: quiet, calculating, and unstoppable.

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*Disclosure: Masters of Trivia is a quiz platform founded by Dom Einhorn and owned by Intelligent Games LLC—the same company that brings you the KRONIKL newsletter.