10 hours ago
🇨🇦 Canadian Bitcoin miner Cathedra Bitcoin completely changes strategy after seven years of mining BTC.
The company is stopping BTC mining to follow MicroStrategy's strategy: acquiring as much Bitcoin as possible on the open market.
Mining has not delivered enough value to shareholders over the past three years, executives say.
“Meanwhile, other listed companies have adopted an explicit policy of increasing bitcoin per share, including MicroStrategy, and have been rewarded by the stock markets.”
Bitcoin Treasuries data shows that the company currently holds 23 Bitcoin, worth $2 .5 million, making it the 45th largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
https://x.com/cathedrabitc...
The company is stopping BTC mining to follow MicroStrategy's strategy: acquiring as much Bitcoin as possible on the open market.
Mining has not delivered enough value to shareholders over the past three years, executives say.
“Meanwhile, other listed companies have adopted an explicit policy of increasing bitcoin per share, including MicroStrategy, and have been rewarded by the stock markets.”
Bitcoin Treasuries data shows that the company currently holds 23 Bitcoin, worth $2 .5 million, making it the 45th largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
https://x.com/cathedrabitc...
19 hours ago
Mea culpa: SEC “regrets” having maintained confusion around the nature of certain cryptocurrencies.
In a complaint against #binance , the SEC admits that it regrets any confusion caused by the use of the term "security."
The admission comes as SEC Director Gary Gensler is under pressure, with critics including the presidential candidate realDonaldTrump calling for his replacement 🔄
This recognition could herald a change of direction for the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the United States 🇺🇸
In a complaint against #binance , the SEC admits that it regrets any confusion caused by the use of the term "security."
The admission comes as SEC Director Gary Gensler is under pressure, with critics including the presidential candidate realDonaldTrump calling for his replacement 🔄
This recognition could herald a change of direction for the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the United States 🇺🇸
2 days ago
Andrew Tate guarantees you success if you join The Real World instead of WASTING YOUR TIME.
“You don’t have time to message stupid girls, or scroll instagram or dm wh*res”
“You don’t have time to message stupid girls, or scroll instagram or dm wh*res”
3 days ago
The Head Of Etf Store Has Stated That It Is Unlikely For New Spot Cryptocurrency Etfs To Be Listed Under The Current Administration
Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, recently stated on X that beyond political factors, it is difficult to foresee any new spot cryptocurrency ETFs being approved under the current administration.
Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, recently stated on X that beyond political factors, it is difficult to foresee any new spot cryptocurrency ETFs being approved under the current administration.
3 days ago
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6 days ago
Sentiment is down, and critics have been quick to point out ETH's underperformance against SOL while largely attributing this to a perceived loss of mindshare and users to L2s.
This narrative has sparked a crucial debate: Are L2s Ethereum?
arjunnchand
brings the analysis...
========================================
🤔 Symbiotic or Separatist?
L2s have been a core component of Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap from the very beginning. They were envisioned as extensions (technical and cultural) of Ethereum, designed to expand its capabilities and attract a broader user base.
At their core, L2s are deeply linked with Ethereum. They share its DNA — relying on ETH as the currency, benefitting from Ethereum's security blanket, and utilizing it for data storage and settlement. It's like a startup leveraging its parent company's infrastructure and brand recognition, a win-win for both.
The symbiotic relationship between L2s and Ethereum is undeniable. L2s thrive on Ethereum's infrastructure and security, while Ethereum benefits from the increased activity and increased demand for ETH, making it a better store of value.
By offering lower fees and faster transaction times, L2s have made it easier for developers to build different types of applications. Look at the explosion of memecoins on Base or the rise of SocialFi platforms like Farcaster creating new markets for users.
Beyond that, L2s are becoming major hubs for DeFi activity, and ETH, the asset, is at the heart of this ecosystem. Look at the numbers:
arbitrum
,
Optimism
,
@base
— these chains are dominated by ETH-related assets.
🧛♂️ Vampire attack?
However, one of the primary arguments against the rollup-centric approach to scaling Ethereum is the assumption that L2s may not continue to rely on Ethereum. Sure, L2s and Ethereum seem like a happy family now. But what if L2s build their own empires and ditch Ethereum altogether? No more relying on Ethereum for security, no more ETH as gas, not even needing Ethereum's block space.
This "L2s go rogue" fear is a legitimate concern. Technically, they could build independent ecosystems with their own validators as they would then be able to own the entire modular blockchain stack. So, is this the future – a messy breakup between L2s and Ethereum? Not necessarily.
We can all agree that there are perhaps a few too many L2s. Too many copycats. Too little differentiation. It's like a thousand startups chasing the same market, all promising the same thing. This isn't healthy.
What we need are L2s that matter. L2s that offer something unique, something that sets them apart. Security, app diversity, GTM strategy — these are the areas where we need to see real innovation.
But we must be wary of ‘echo chambers’. These zones of chains should not become isolated universes. A healthy L2 ecosystem is one where chains work together, not in isolation. We need bridges, not moats.
We need collaboration. We need communication. We need education. We need incentives. We need to build shared infrastructure and standards that foster seamless connectivity across L2s. Only then can we truly win together.
💭 Closing Thoughts
You can say that L2s aren’t Ethereum. You can argue L2s aren’t even extensions of Ethereum. But you cannot deny the fact that L2s enhance the utility of Ethereum and ETH.
The "L2s vs. Ethereum" debate is a false dichotomy. This isn't a zero-sum game. Ultimately, Ethereum and L2s are in this together. Let's build a future where Ethereum and L2s thrive as a symbiotic whole, and push the crypto ecosystem forward.
This narrative has sparked a crucial debate: Are L2s Ethereum?
arjunnchand
brings the analysis...
========================================
🤔 Symbiotic or Separatist?
L2s have been a core component of Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap from the very beginning. They were envisioned as extensions (technical and cultural) of Ethereum, designed to expand its capabilities and attract a broader user base.
At their core, L2s are deeply linked with Ethereum. They share its DNA — relying on ETH as the currency, benefitting from Ethereum's security blanket, and utilizing it for data storage and settlement. It's like a startup leveraging its parent company's infrastructure and brand recognition, a win-win for both.
The symbiotic relationship between L2s and Ethereum is undeniable. L2s thrive on Ethereum's infrastructure and security, while Ethereum benefits from the increased activity and increased demand for ETH, making it a better store of value.
By offering lower fees and faster transaction times, L2s have made it easier for developers to build different types of applications. Look at the explosion of memecoins on Base or the rise of SocialFi platforms like Farcaster creating new markets for users.
Beyond that, L2s are becoming major hubs for DeFi activity, and ETH, the asset, is at the heart of this ecosystem. Look at the numbers:
arbitrum
,
Optimism
,
@base
— these chains are dominated by ETH-related assets.
🧛♂️ Vampire attack?
However, one of the primary arguments against the rollup-centric approach to scaling Ethereum is the assumption that L2s may not continue to rely on Ethereum. Sure, L2s and Ethereum seem like a happy family now. But what if L2s build their own empires and ditch Ethereum altogether? No more relying on Ethereum for security, no more ETH as gas, not even needing Ethereum's block space.
This "L2s go rogue" fear is a legitimate concern. Technically, they could build independent ecosystems with their own validators as they would then be able to own the entire modular blockchain stack. So, is this the future – a messy breakup between L2s and Ethereum? Not necessarily.
We can all agree that there are perhaps a few too many L2s. Too many copycats. Too little differentiation. It's like a thousand startups chasing the same market, all promising the same thing. This isn't healthy.
What we need are L2s that matter. L2s that offer something unique, something that sets them apart. Security, app diversity, GTM strategy — these are the areas where we need to see real innovation.
But we must be wary of ‘echo chambers’. These zones of chains should not become isolated universes. A healthy L2 ecosystem is one where chains work together, not in isolation. We need bridges, not moats.
We need collaboration. We need communication. We need education. We need incentives. We need to build shared infrastructure and standards that foster seamless connectivity across L2s. Only then can we truly win together.
💭 Closing Thoughts
You can say that L2s aren’t Ethereum. You can argue L2s aren’t even extensions of Ethereum. But you cannot deny the fact that L2s enhance the utility of Ethereum and ETH.
The "L2s vs. Ethereum" debate is a false dichotomy. This isn't a zero-sum game. Ultimately, Ethereum and L2s are in this together. Let's build a future where Ethereum and L2s thrive as a symbiotic whole, and push the crypto ecosystem forward.
6 days ago
Crypto markets have suffered noticeable pullbacks following September 10’s highly anticipated presidential debate.
In the wake of self-proclaimed ‘Crypto President’ Donald Trump’s performance, scales have tipped in favor of Kamala Harris, with prediction markets illustrating renewed support for the Democrats.
Crypto Markets Tumble as Republican Confidence Wanes
The presidential debate had a resounding effect on the digital asset market. Following the event, $SOL price has dropped 5.1%, sliding from September 10’s high of $137 .9 to currently trade hands at $130 .84.
Beyond asset prices, CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index also dropped from a neutral 46.72 to a fearful ranking of 31.6.
The crypto market’s slide is expected to be due to the wider industry’s assumption that a Trump presidency will be favorable for the blockchain industry.
Commentators argue that Trump’s pro-crypto stance will greatly benefit the sector, with many analysts proposing that the approval of a spot SOL ETF hinges on a Republican victory. Meanwhile, some Solana community members expressed that regardless of who emerges triumphant in November, it will make little difference.
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has loomed large over the crypto industry. Gary Gensler and the S.E.C. (Securities and Exchanges Commission) have been widely criticized by the crypto community for their regulation-by-enforcement approach, which has seen the agency hand out a litany of lawsuits to crypto businesses throughout its time in office.
Volume Spikes on Drift Protocol’s Prediction Market
While Trump and Harris clashed heads on camera, traders took their chance to hit the prediction markets. Drift Protocol’s BET platform, a marketplace enabling users to trade the outcomes of real-world events, enjoyed an impressive surge of trading volume during the debate.
According to Dune Analytics, Drift Protocol’s BET protocol witnessed over $851k in daily trading volume. While falling short of market leader PolyMarket’s $14M daily volume, BET’s dramatic volume spike represented a 1,287% increase over the previous day’s trading.
According to BET’s dedicated market, Trump’s chances of winning the presidential election dropped from 54.2% to 49.5% since the debate began.
$TREMP Down, $KAMA Up
Finally, the landmark debate sent waves of volatility through Solana’s PolitiFi memecoin economy.
Unfortunately for $TREMP holders, crypto markets rejected the Presidential hopeful’s debate performance. $TREMP price crumbled under increased selling pressure, plunging 28% from.19 to currently exchange hands at.135, based on Step Finance data.
Meanwhile, the Kamala Harris-inspired $KAMA saw renewed support. $KAMA surged over 34%, rising from 0.007 to currently trade at.0094. Despite $KAMA’s superior performance, the memecoin still has a smaller market cap ($8.3M) than its PolitiFi rival $TREMP ($14.2M).
In the wake of self-proclaimed ‘Crypto President’ Donald Trump’s performance, scales have tipped in favor of Kamala Harris, with prediction markets illustrating renewed support for the Democrats.
Crypto Markets Tumble as Republican Confidence Wanes
The presidential debate had a resounding effect on the digital asset market. Following the event, $SOL price has dropped 5.1%, sliding from September 10’s high of $137 .9 to currently trade hands at $130 .84.
Beyond asset prices, CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index also dropped from a neutral 46.72 to a fearful ranking of 31.6.
The crypto market’s slide is expected to be due to the wider industry’s assumption that a Trump presidency will be favorable for the blockchain industry.
Commentators argue that Trump’s pro-crypto stance will greatly benefit the sector, with many analysts proposing that the approval of a spot SOL ETF hinges on a Republican victory. Meanwhile, some Solana community members expressed that regardless of who emerges triumphant in November, it will make little difference.
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has loomed large over the crypto industry. Gary Gensler and the S.E.C. (Securities and Exchanges Commission) have been widely criticized by the crypto community for their regulation-by-enforcement approach, which has seen the agency hand out a litany of lawsuits to crypto businesses throughout its time in office.
Volume Spikes on Drift Protocol’s Prediction Market
While Trump and Harris clashed heads on camera, traders took their chance to hit the prediction markets. Drift Protocol’s BET platform, a marketplace enabling users to trade the outcomes of real-world events, enjoyed an impressive surge of trading volume during the debate.
According to Dune Analytics, Drift Protocol’s BET protocol witnessed over $851k in daily trading volume. While falling short of market leader PolyMarket’s $14M daily volume, BET’s dramatic volume spike represented a 1,287% increase over the previous day’s trading.
According to BET’s dedicated market, Trump’s chances of winning the presidential election dropped from 54.2% to 49.5% since the debate began.
$TREMP Down, $KAMA Up
Finally, the landmark debate sent waves of volatility through Solana’s PolitiFi memecoin economy.
Unfortunately for $TREMP holders, crypto markets rejected the Presidential hopeful’s debate performance. $TREMP price crumbled under increased selling pressure, plunging 28% from.19 to currently exchange hands at.135, based on Step Finance data.
Meanwhile, the Kamala Harris-inspired $KAMA saw renewed support. $KAMA surged over 34%, rising from 0.007 to currently trade at.0094. Despite $KAMA’s superior performance, the memecoin still has a smaller market cap ($8.3M) than its PolitiFi rival $TREMP ($14.2M).
6 days ago
The debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was heated to say the least...
The summary 👇
What initially got the most attention was that Kamala Harris appeared to have worn "earpiece" earrings so that people could whisper "punchlines" to her.
Tensions over Ukraine:
Harris accuses Trump of literally wanting to abandon Ukraine, acknowledges that Russia has not threatened to use nuclear weapons but advocates a rapid end to the conflict.
Disagreements over foreign policy:
Trump fears global escalation, Harris defends international engagement
Lively exchanges on the economy:
Harris criticizes the tariffs that Trump wants to impose (especially on Chinese products), calling them a "sales tax" on the middle class, and blames it for current inflation.
Heated debate on immigration:
Trump alarmist accuses Biden-Harris administration of letting in "dangerous" immigrants while Kamala Harris accuses him of dividing the nation.
Abortion Clash:
Harris defends abortion rights, Trump calls for return of decision to states.
Post debate:
Taylor Swift, "America's Sweetheart," has announced her support for Kamala Harris. The potential impact on "young people" is massive
The summary 👇
What initially got the most attention was that Kamala Harris appeared to have worn "earpiece" earrings so that people could whisper "punchlines" to her.
Tensions over Ukraine:
Harris accuses Trump of literally wanting to abandon Ukraine, acknowledges that Russia has not threatened to use nuclear weapons but advocates a rapid end to the conflict.
Disagreements over foreign policy:
Trump fears global escalation, Harris defends international engagement
Lively exchanges on the economy:
Harris criticizes the tariffs that Trump wants to impose (especially on Chinese products), calling them a "sales tax" on the middle class, and blames it for current inflation.
Heated debate on immigration:
Trump alarmist accuses Biden-Harris administration of letting in "dangerous" immigrants while Kamala Harris accuses him of dividing the nation.
Abortion Clash:
Harris defends abortion rights, Trump calls for return of decision to states.
Post debate:
Taylor Swift, "America's Sweetheart," has announced her support for Kamala Harris. The potential impact on "young people" is massive
10 days ago
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I start to hate solana but found potentialy a good play
$elonwukong
8Zoe1Z9HSDYFoP9RitDmZexsbnvWdWgmDy6XaxvZpump
Elon posted photo after the token was created - bullish
Wukong on tron was sent to 30m, but this is jeetlana, so will see
https://x.com/elonmusk/sta...
$elonwukong
8Zoe1Z9HSDYFoP9RitDmZexsbnvWdWgmDy6XaxvZpump
Elon posted photo after the token was created - bullish
Wukong on tron was sent to 30m, but this is jeetlana, so will see
https://x.com/elonmusk/sta...
11 days ago
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Fed official Goolsbee says 'odds of recession may be increasing' 😅‼️
After so much smoke, they are now beginning to admit it 🤡
Fed official Goolsbee says 'odds of recession may be increasing' 😅‼️
After so much smoke, they are now beginning to admit it 🤡
12 days ago
Daily Memecoin Recap - September 5
Memecoins on cardano has to be the biggest meme
Runners Of The Day
$dcc -> $240k to $1 .3m (5.4x), Drunk Chicken Centipede, check bullx/photon to see the right market cap
$dm -> hit $812k , Darcell Migel, original twitter followed by Cobratate & TateTheTalisman
$evil -> hit $458k , "Evil Kermit"
$main -> hit $332k , "Main Character"
Pump Fun-like Platform On Cardano -> snekdotfun
- So many coin-launchpads have been releasing
- Imo pumpdotfun will forever remain the king long-term
Old Coins Reviving
$rocky -> $2m to $5 .5m (2.75x), team started pushing again
$mbc -> $188k to $1m (5.3x), "Mutant Boys Club", launched in July
Animal Memes
$chi -> hit $283k , cat meditating
$sp500 -> hit $213k , Sonic Parrot 500
$selfmade -> hit $200k , dog meme, X community
More Cooks
$bud -> $722k to $2 .46m (3.4x)
$think -> $215k to $800k (3.7x), "Think About It...", X community
$pe -> hit $287k , Half of $pepe
Did you cook? 🍜
Memecoins on cardano has to be the biggest meme
Runners Of The Day
$dcc -> $240k to $1 .3m (5.4x), Drunk Chicken Centipede, check bullx/photon to see the right market cap
$dm -> hit $812k , Darcell Migel, original twitter followed by Cobratate & TateTheTalisman
$evil -> hit $458k , "Evil Kermit"
$main -> hit $332k , "Main Character"
Pump Fun-like Platform On Cardano -> snekdotfun
- So many coin-launchpads have been releasing
- Imo pumpdotfun will forever remain the king long-term
Old Coins Reviving
$rocky -> $2m to $5 .5m (2.75x), team started pushing again
$mbc -> $188k to $1m (5.3x), "Mutant Boys Club", launched in July
Animal Memes
$chi -> hit $283k , cat meditating
$sp500 -> hit $213k , Sonic Parrot 500
$selfmade -> hit $200k , dog meme, X community
More Cooks
$bud -> $722k to $2 .46m (3.4x)
$think -> $215k to $800k (3.7x), "Think About It...", X community
$pe -> hit $287k , Half of $pepe
Did you cook? 🍜
12 days ago
🟡 Globees officially launches the first vacation rental platform on the blockchain, with first accommodations available across the world and many more to come 🔥
Thanks to blockchain technology, its staking program and its eco-responsible charter, this RWA project aims to revolutionize the way we book trips ☀️
https://x.com/globees_proj...
Thanks to blockchain technology, its staking program and its eco-responsible charter, this RWA project aims to revolutionize the way we book trips ☀️
https://x.com/globees_proj...
12 days ago
Automate and Dominate: Maestro Scraper in 5 steps
1) Install Maestro Scraper
2) Select which channels, groups, DMs & bots to scrape
3) Decide on Strategy
4) Set up Auto-Trading
5) Buy Lambo 🔥
Maestro Scraper supports ETH, BSC, SOL, TRON, BASE, ARB, and TON
🤖 https://t.me/MaestroSniper...
1) Install Maestro Scraper
2) Select which channels, groups, DMs & bots to scrape
3) Decide on Strategy
4) Set up Auto-Trading
5) Buy Lambo 🔥
Maestro Scraper supports ETH, BSC, SOL, TRON, BASE, ARB, and TON
🤖 https://t.me/MaestroSniper...
12 days ago
Mummat official links:
• Website: https://mummat.org/
• TG: https://t.me/MummatSolana
•Twitter: https://x.com/mummatsolana
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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mu...
• Website: https://mummat.org/
• TG: https://t.me/MummatSolana
•Twitter: https://x.com/mummatsolana
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13 days ago
WOW! We just finished up our 500th raid using our Wizard-built MagicRaidMoney bot. Raiding with this bot has been such a blast and the raider energy has been totally rejuvenated within our community. We highly recommend our bot for any community that loves raiding! 🧙🏻♂️🪄⚡
14 days ago
🚨 Sony is collaborating with Pyth Network and StartaleHQ to deploy real-time price data on Soneium , a new blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs
https://x.com/crypto__goku...
https://x.com/crypto__goku...
14 days ago
Not only does the $MIM community get paid to raid via MagicRaidMoney, but we’ve made it easier and faster than ever! More magic being created straight from the Magic Internet Money community! 🧙🏻♂️🪄⚡
15 days ago
Marinade Finance, one of Solana’s original staking providers, has found itself in hot water with validator operators.
Validators argue that Marinade’s new Stake Auction Marketplace (SAM) harms the staking landscape, allowing malicious actors to thrive at the expense of honest validators.
Beyond losing stake in the network, chagrined validators suggest that, left unchecked, the SAM model is a threat to decentralization and Solana’s scalability moving forward.
Marinade has dismissed these accusations. Countering claims of apathetic negligence, Marinade argues those who criticize the new system do so out of spite.
Is this a case of willful blindness, or are validators looking for a scapegoat to blame for their own shortcomings?
WHY ARE VALIDATORS UPSET?
Once heralded as a powerful new model that would push staking APY to new heights, the SAM has drawn scorn and skepticism from certain validators. Marinade’s SAM enables validators to bid on network stake, with winners securing stake and passing on elevated rewards to delegators.
To win auctions, validators competitively bid on network stake. However, surging demand for stake has driven validators to bid at potentially unsustainable levels. In previous epochs, winning validators needed to yield over 10% APY to win auctions, a rate considered impossible to achieve through native staking alone.
This has led certain operators to speculate on how these validators can afford such high bids. Suggesting that such yield can only be achieved through malicious activities, like sandwich attacks, private mempools, and off-chain deals, some validators argue that Marinade is turning a blind eye to dishonest validators.
Distressed validators have created analytics dashboards to express their frustrations and support their claims. Hanabi’s ‘Marinade Stake Selling’ dashboard highlights that a number of validators flagged for malicious activity have won stake through the SAM.
Responding to accusations levied by third-party dashboard creators, Marinade CEO Michael Repetny argues “Hanabi lacks any methodology, they only copy labels from other Stakewiz dashboard to call it a day.”
Adding further context to the claims of disgruntled operators, Repetny affirms “Hanabi lost 1M SOL from Marinade so it’s understandable he fights the new system.”
Concerned validators have taken to Marinade’s Discord server to air their grievances. Operators have claimed that, through the SAM, over 2.7M SOL has been staked to questionable validators, including sybils and sandwiches. Disgruntled operators even suggested “Marinade wants you to have side deals, ethical or not.”
Additionally, validators have argued that if “most of the mSOL pool is delegated to unethical validators it’s a really bad look for the Solana ecosystem.”
In an exclusive statement with SolanaFloor, Max Kaplan, Head of Engineering at Edgevana, credits Marinade for trying something inventive that “had never been done before”.
However, Kaplan admits that Marinade “went full capitalist… basically, the highest bidder wins. Marinade doesn’t really care if a validator bids for stake and is just gonna lose money on that stake, that’s not their problem… They’re happy to take the money and give that to mSOL holders.”
Experts argue that in current conditions, staking yield over 10% simply isn’t sustainable. Kaplan contends “10% APY is higher than the native staking yield that is paid out on chain. The money has to come from somewhere.”
Without making any accusations, Kaplan theorizes that additional yield could potentially come from a validator’s own “marketing/growth budget” or other sources like “SWQoS / private mempool deals”.
Responding to any accusations, Repetny reinforces Marinade's stance that “SAM provides the best yield on the market for delegators. It is not an active policy maker or opinionated strategy to tweak the network.”
Validators argue that Marinade’s new Stake Auction Marketplace (SAM) harms the staking landscape, allowing malicious actors to thrive at the expense of honest validators.
Beyond losing stake in the network, chagrined validators suggest that, left unchecked, the SAM model is a threat to decentralization and Solana’s scalability moving forward.
Marinade has dismissed these accusations. Countering claims of apathetic negligence, Marinade argues those who criticize the new system do so out of spite.
Is this a case of willful blindness, or are validators looking for a scapegoat to blame for their own shortcomings?
WHY ARE VALIDATORS UPSET?
Once heralded as a powerful new model that would push staking APY to new heights, the SAM has drawn scorn and skepticism from certain validators. Marinade’s SAM enables validators to bid on network stake, with winners securing stake and passing on elevated rewards to delegators.
To win auctions, validators competitively bid on network stake. However, surging demand for stake has driven validators to bid at potentially unsustainable levels. In previous epochs, winning validators needed to yield over 10% APY to win auctions, a rate considered impossible to achieve through native staking alone.
This has led certain operators to speculate on how these validators can afford such high bids. Suggesting that such yield can only be achieved through malicious activities, like sandwich attacks, private mempools, and off-chain deals, some validators argue that Marinade is turning a blind eye to dishonest validators.
Distressed validators have created analytics dashboards to express their frustrations and support their claims. Hanabi’s ‘Marinade Stake Selling’ dashboard highlights that a number of validators flagged for malicious activity have won stake through the SAM.
Responding to accusations levied by third-party dashboard creators, Marinade CEO Michael Repetny argues “Hanabi lacks any methodology, they only copy labels from other Stakewiz dashboard to call it a day.”
Adding further context to the claims of disgruntled operators, Repetny affirms “Hanabi lost 1M SOL from Marinade so it’s understandable he fights the new system.”
Concerned validators have taken to Marinade’s Discord server to air their grievances. Operators have claimed that, through the SAM, over 2.7M SOL has been staked to questionable validators, including sybils and sandwiches. Disgruntled operators even suggested “Marinade wants you to have side deals, ethical or not.”
Additionally, validators have argued that if “most of the mSOL pool is delegated to unethical validators it’s a really bad look for the Solana ecosystem.”
In an exclusive statement with SolanaFloor, Max Kaplan, Head of Engineering at Edgevana, credits Marinade for trying something inventive that “had never been done before”.
However, Kaplan admits that Marinade “went full capitalist… basically, the highest bidder wins. Marinade doesn’t really care if a validator bids for stake and is just gonna lose money on that stake, that’s not their problem… They’re happy to take the money and give that to mSOL holders.”
Experts argue that in current conditions, staking yield over 10% simply isn’t sustainable. Kaplan contends “10% APY is higher than the native staking yield that is paid out on chain. The money has to come from somewhere.”
Without making any accusations, Kaplan theorizes that additional yield could potentially come from a validator’s own “marketing/growth budget” or other sources like “SWQoS / private mempool deals”.
Responding to any accusations, Repetny reinforces Marinade's stance that “SAM provides the best yield on the market for delegators. It is not an active policy maker or opinionated strategy to tweak the network.”
16 days ago
🇧🇷 Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson plans to build decentralized social network in Brazil following X ban.
"While Brazil has silenced our brothers and sisters on X, their work will remain and matter to all of us."
“I look forward to recruiting many Brazilians to help us build a decentralized social network.”
https://x.com/iohk_charles...
"While Brazil has silenced our brothers and sisters on X, their work will remain and matter to all of us."
“I look forward to recruiting many Brazilians to help us build a decentralized social network.”
https://x.com/iohk_charles...
20 days ago
🎞️ A documentary on Ripple's XRP will be released in November 2024 on Apple TV and Amazon.
Fruition Productions, a Los Angeles-based film and video game studio, is set to release a documentary “XRP Unleashed,” focusing on the token.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz will appear in the documentary, although the CEO himself has denied any involvement.
https://x.com/fruition_fil...
Fruition Productions, a Los Angeles-based film and video game studio, is set to release a documentary “XRP Unleashed,” focusing on the token.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz will appear in the documentary, although the CEO himself has denied any involvement.
https://x.com/fruition_fil...
21 days ago
21 days ago
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We feel Dash will elevate the meaning of the word “utility”
We built something unique with the potential to be adopted by 1000’s in this space. Until Dash, a lot of these functions and tools have never been easy to access and also protected. So we built our own for the culture.
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22 days ago
❌️ Several French government websites have reportedly suffered DDoS attacks by a Russian hacking group.
The websites concerned include the Paris Administrative Court, the French Ministry of Health and the Court of Cassation.
The attack may be linked to the arrest of Pavel Durov
The websites concerned include the Paris Administrative Court, the French Ministry of Health and the Court of Cassation.
The attack may be linked to the arrest of Pavel Durov
22 days ago
🇦🇪 The United Arab Emirates is asking the French government to urgently provide Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with "all consular services".
Consular services are a series of services offered by diplomatic representations, intended to support and protect interests abroad.
This ranges from assistance in the event of detention, police custody or administrative detention, assistance in choosing a lawyer, provision of information on legal proceedings abroad, etc.
“Caring for citizens, preserving their interests and providing them with all necessary support are top priorities for the UAE.”
Durov, an entrepreneur of Russian origin, is an Emirati citizen
https://decrypt.co/246533/...
Consular services are a series of services offered by diplomatic representations, intended to support and protect interests abroad.
This ranges from assistance in the event of detention, police custody or administrative detention, assistance in choosing a lawyer, provision of information on legal proceedings abroad, etc.
“Caring for citizens, preserving their interests and providing them with all necessary support are top priorities for the UAE.”
Durov, an entrepreneur of Russian origin, is an Emirati citizen
https://decrypt.co/246533/...
UAE Monitors Arrest of Telegram CEO Durov as French Detention Sparks Global Outrage - Decrypt
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the French government to urgently provide Telegram's CEO with consular services.
https://decrypt.co/246533/uae-monitors-arrest-of-telegram-ceo-durov-as-french-detention-sparks-global-outrage
23 days ago
💬 Justin Sun proposes a DAO to help free Pavel Durov and pledges a million dollars to its creation.
“We should show the unity of the cryptocurrency industry by organizing a DAO #FreePavel to help Telegram founder Pavel Durov legally gain freedom.”
“I will donate $1 million if it is created in a decentralized way with enough community support.”
https://x.com/justinsuntro...
“We should show the unity of the cryptocurrency industry by organizing a DAO #FreePavel to help Telegram founder Pavel Durov legally gain freedom.”
“I will donate $1 million if it is created in a decentralized way with enough community support.”
https://x.com/justinsuntro...
26 days ago
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been moved from his prison to the RRM Long Beach halfway house in California and has not been freed, despite claims from excited X (formerly Twitter) users.
CZ was initially being held at FCI Lompoc II prison, also in California. However, the federal inmate tracker was updated this week to reveal he has been moved to Long Beach.
RRM Long Beach is classed as a ‘residential reentry management (RRM) field office,’ otherwise known as a ‘halfway house.’ Federal inmate communications provider InmateAID says it is a housing unit that assists inmates nearing their release date.
InmateAID says, “There is no security level other than voluntary compliance but there is a strict adherence to the rules of the house.”
This means that while CZ will technically be out of prison — RRM Long Beach is a Bureau of Prisons-administered facility rather than a prison per se — he will still be serving his sentence.
CZ was initially being held at FCI Lompoc II prison, also in California. However, the federal inmate tracker was updated this week to reveal he has been moved to Long Beach.
RRM Long Beach is classed as a ‘residential reentry management (RRM) field office,’ otherwise known as a ‘halfway house.’ Federal inmate communications provider InmateAID says it is a housing unit that assists inmates nearing their release date.
InmateAID says, “There is no security level other than voluntary compliance but there is a strict adherence to the rules of the house.”
This means that while CZ will technically be out of prison — RRM Long Beach is a Bureau of Prisons-administered facility rather than a prison per se — he will still be serving his sentence.
26 days ago
❌️ McDonald's official Instagram account has reportedly been hacked, suggesting they have issued the $GRIMACE memecoin on Solana.
$GRIMACE soared to $25 million mcap in 30 minutes before falling
https://x.com/wublockchain...
$GRIMACE soared to $25 million mcap in 30 minutes before falling
https://x.com/wublockchain...
26 days ago
❌️ Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Solana spot ETF approval was close to 0 in 2024.
"Near zero chance in 2024 and if Harris wins, there is also a near zero chance in 2025."
"Only hope is if Trump wins."
https://x.com/ericbalchuna...
"Near zero chance in 2024 and if Harris wins, there is also a near zero chance in 2025."
"Only hope is if Trump wins."
https://x.com/ericbalchuna...
26 days ago
🚨 The NFT marketplace Magic Eden announces the launch of its ME token, which will be possible to claim on MagicEdenWallet
https://x.com/mefndn/statu...
https://x.com/mefndn/statu...
26 days ago
💊 Noland Arbaugh, the first man to receive the Neuralink implant, shares his internet browser, one of the tabs of which is a PumpDotFun page
https://x.com/moddedquad/s...
https://x.com/moddedquad/s...
