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I applied in HL on discord to get verified and I did.
I am now verified Netherlands.
Do I have to apply for the badge a second time now?
And if so, where should I be doing that? (What channel on discord Hive Learners?)

Sorry for the many questions but it's not quite clear to me yet how everything works.

 last year  

It is in Hive Discord. Come to discord and I shall mention you there. Thanks!