1 day ago
HIRING.
Female TV presenter for a super car channel to be launched on Rumble and X.
Must be over 25 and have experience in either TV, public speaking or streaming.
DM to apply.
Salary negotiable.
Female TV presenter for a super car channel to be launched on Rumble and X.
Must be over 25 and have experience in either TV, public speaking or streaming.
DM to apply.
Salary negotiable.
1 month ago
Daily Memecoin Recap - November 1
Markets are waiting for Tuesday's election ⌛️
Government Kills Peanut
$pnut -> $250k to $10 .5m (42x), peanut the squirrel
$fred -> hit $670k , raccoon that was also seized during the raid for Peanut
- New York seized and killed a viral pet squirrel
High Volume
$hima -> $2 .6m to $8 .8m (3.4x), supply sent to solana foundation
$suwi -> hit $7 .1m, unique content
$potato -> hit $4 .5m, literally a potato
$god -> hit $3 .1m, "dog" backwards
$mob -> hit $1 .7m, museum of baddies
$pet -> hit $1 .2m
Election Countdown
$47 -> $6m to $14 .4m (2.4x), urealDonaldTrump 47th president
$djt -> hit $1 .8m
#Trump2024 -> hit $1m
$rigged -> hit $747k , gently used voting machine, election is rigged
#djtardio -> hit $357k , #retardio + Trump
- Elections are Tuesday 👀
Retardio
$rzack -> $1 .7m to $7 .1m (4.2x), new coin pushed by MrZackMorris
#djtardio -> hit $357k , #retardio + Trump
Artificial Intelligence
$matrix -> $984k to $3 .2m (3.3x), roko's matrix
$thales -> hit $1m , before $eliza there was thales, AI16Z, AI lore
#tag_coin -> hit $550k , first OpenAI coin
$enigma -> hit $467k
More Cooks
$earl -> $5m to $14 .2m (2.8x)
$toad -> $410k to $9m (22x), $pepe beta
$fridge -> $1 .7m to $7 .3m (4.3x), entire memecoin ran on a public fridge
#nailong -> hit $19 .7m, good community
#homdaeng -> hit $1 .4m
$froge -> hit $747k
$pro -> hit $730k , protagonist
$hasbu -> hit $687k , hasbulla_main
$nnn -> hit $648k , No Nut November
$mad -> hit $600k
#whatitis -> hit $548k , it is what it is
#nocturna -> hit $425k
$jonk -> hit $395k
Someone drop me a 100x rn
Markets are waiting for Tuesday's election ⌛️
Government Kills Peanut
$pnut -> $250k to $10 .5m (42x), peanut the squirrel
$fred -> hit $670k , raccoon that was also seized during the raid for Peanut
- New York seized and killed a viral pet squirrel
High Volume
$hima -> $2 .6m to $8 .8m (3.4x), supply sent to solana foundation
$suwi -> hit $7 .1m, unique content
$potato -> hit $4 .5m, literally a potato
$god -> hit $3 .1m, "dog" backwards
$mob -> hit $1 .7m, museum of baddies
$pet -> hit $1 .2m
Election Countdown
$47 -> $6m to $14 .4m (2.4x), urealDonaldTrump 47th president
$djt -> hit $1 .8m
#Trump2024 -> hit $1m
$rigged -> hit $747k , gently used voting machine, election is rigged
#djtardio -> hit $357k , #retardio + Trump
- Elections are Tuesday 👀
Retardio
$rzack -> $1 .7m to $7 .1m (4.2x), new coin pushed by MrZackMorris
#djtardio -> hit $357k , #retardio + Trump
Artificial Intelligence
$matrix -> $984k to $3 .2m (3.3x), roko's matrix
$thales -> hit $1m , before $eliza there was thales, AI16Z, AI lore
#tag_coin -> hit $550k , first OpenAI coin
$enigma -> hit $467k
More Cooks
$earl -> $5m to $14 .2m (2.8x)
$toad -> $410k to $9m (22x), $pepe beta
$fridge -> $1 .7m to $7 .3m (4.3x), entire memecoin ran on a public fridge
#nailong -> hit $19 .7m, good community
#homdaeng -> hit $1 .4m
$froge -> hit $747k
$pro -> hit $730k , protagonist
$hasbu -> hit $687k , hasbulla_main
$nnn -> hit $648k , No Nut November
$mad -> hit $600k
#whatitis -> hit $548k , it is what it is
#nocturna -> hit $425k
$jonk -> hit $395k
Someone drop me a 100x rn
2 months ago
🚨 Grayscale places $Doge , Worldcoin, $Pyth and $Rune on a list of 35 cryptocurrencies with high potential.
Grayscale has listed 35 cryptocurrencies broken down into 5 main categories:
🔹 Coins
🔹 Smart Contract Platforms
🔹 Finance
🔹 Culture
🔹 Public services.
Grayscale is considering potentially including them in its selection of crypto investment products.
Grayscale has listed 35 cryptocurrencies broken down into 5 main categories:
🔹 Coins
🔹 Smart Contract Platforms
🔹 Finance
🔹 Culture
🔹 Public services.
Grayscale is considering potentially including them in its selection of crypto investment products.
2 months ago
🇸🇻 IMF urges El Salvador to limit Bitcoin experimentation, still saying Nayib Bukele's bet on Bitcoin is a bad idea.
"What we have recommended is narrowing the scope of the Bitcoin Act, strengthening the regulatory framework and oversight of the Bitcoin ecosystem, and limiting public sector exposure to Bitcoin."
The IMF had already warned in 2021 that El Salvador's decision to make Bitcoin legal in the country raised "a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues."
"What we have recommended is narrowing the scope of the Bitcoin Act, strengthening the regulatory framework and oversight of the Bitcoin ecosystem, and limiting public sector exposure to Bitcoin."
The IMF had already warned in 2021 that El Salvador's decision to make Bitcoin legal in the country raised "a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues."
2 months ago
🤜🤛 Benoit Saint Denis' opponent of the day at UFC Paris 2024, Renato Moicano, is a fervent supporter of Bitcoin.
“Bitcoin is not just an investment, it’s a way of life.”
says the UFC fighter.
He sees #Bitcoin as a defense against "government tyranny" and inflation.
“However, before buying bitcoin, you should analyze your options and not jump into cryptocurrency just because I said so,” Moicano smartly reminds.
After his victory at UFC 300, Moicano publicly requested that his compensation be paid in BTC.
“Bitcoin is not just an investment, it’s a way of life.”
says the UFC fighter.
He sees #Bitcoin as a defense against "government tyranny" and inflation.
“However, before buying bitcoin, you should analyze your options and not jump into cryptocurrency just because I said so,” Moicano smartly reminds.
After his victory at UFC 300, Moicano publicly requested that his compensation be paid in BTC.
2 months ago
Drift Protocol, a rising star in the Solana DeFi space, has secured a $25 million Series B funding round led by crypto venture firm Multicoin Capital. This significant investment follows Drift's series of strategic moves to capture a larger share of the diverse DeFi derivatives market and will fuel an ambitious expansion of its team.
Drift's recent launch of BET on DRIFT, a prediction market built on Solana ahead of the US elections, has garnered considerable attention. Within just one week of launch, Drift flipped PolyMarket in 24-hour volume on August 28th, 2024, signaling a strong user response and a potential shift in the prediction market landscape.
The platform's rapid growth, with $388 million in total value locked (TVL) and a series of successful product launches, has attracted significant investor interest. While details of the latest funding round remain unclear, it is believed to be a private token sale, given Drift's existing $DRIFT token launched in May 2024.
Multicoin Capital's Managing Partner, Kyle Samani, confirmed the private nature of the funding round in a tweet posted a few days before the official announcement. He expressed strong confidence in Drift's potential: "We have been analyzing DeFi derivatives pretty seriously since 2019-2020, and we believe that Drift Protocol is the best positioned protocol to capture that opportunity. We led multiple private rounds and have been buying on the public market since the token launched in May."
The Drift token $DRIFT has surged by 77% in the past 30 days, currently trading at.73 at press time.
Drift's Journey: From Seed to Series B and Beyond
Drift's journey to this point has been marked by steady growth and strategic fundraising. The platform raised $3 .8 million in a seed round in 2021, followed by a $23 .5 million Series A round in May 2023. This latest funding round brings Drift's total funding to an impressive $52 .5 million, positioning it for further expansion and innovation.
Fueling Growth: Doubling the Team
With this fresh injection of capital, Drift is set to embark on an aggressive growth trajectory. The company plans to double its headcount from 25 to 50 within the next year. This expansion will bolster Drift's capabilities across various fronts, including engineering, product development, marketing, and business development.
With fresh capital and a growing user base, Drift is well-positioned to execute its ambitious roadmap. The platform plans to expand its suite of financial services tools, enhance its cross-margin functionality, and further develop its prediction market offerings.
Drift's recent launch of BET on DRIFT, a prediction market built on Solana ahead of the US elections, has garnered considerable attention. Within just one week of launch, Drift flipped PolyMarket in 24-hour volume on August 28th, 2024, signaling a strong user response and a potential shift in the prediction market landscape.
The platform's rapid growth, with $388 million in total value locked (TVL) and a series of successful product launches, has attracted significant investor interest. While details of the latest funding round remain unclear, it is believed to be a private token sale, given Drift's existing $DRIFT token launched in May 2024.
Multicoin Capital's Managing Partner, Kyle Samani, confirmed the private nature of the funding round in a tweet posted a few days before the official announcement. He expressed strong confidence in Drift's potential: "We have been analyzing DeFi derivatives pretty seriously since 2019-2020, and we believe that Drift Protocol is the best positioned protocol to capture that opportunity. We led multiple private rounds and have been buying on the public market since the token launched in May."
The Drift token $DRIFT has surged by 77% in the past 30 days, currently trading at.73 at press time.
Drift's Journey: From Seed to Series B and Beyond
Drift's journey to this point has been marked by steady growth and strategic fundraising. The platform raised $3 .8 million in a seed round in 2021, followed by a $23 .5 million Series A round in May 2023. This latest funding round brings Drift's total funding to an impressive $52 .5 million, positioning it for further expansion and innovation.
Fueling Growth: Doubling the Team
With this fresh injection of capital, Drift is set to embark on an aggressive growth trajectory. The company plans to double its headcount from 25 to 50 within the next year. This expansion will bolster Drift's capabilities across various fronts, including engineering, product development, marketing, and business development.
With fresh capital and a growing user base, Drift is well-positioned to execute its ambitious roadmap. The platform plans to expand its suite of financial services tools, enhance its cross-margin functionality, and further develop its prediction market offerings.
2 months ago
🚨 BlackRock recently adjusted its custody agreement for its spot ETF #Bitcoin with Coinbase, aiming to improve withdrawal times.
One of the major points of this amendment is the requirement for Coinbase to process withdrawals from #Bitcoin to a public address within 12 hours of receiving instructions.
This means that as soon as an ETF holder wants to withdraw their #Bitcoin , Coinbase, as the custodian, will have to execute this transaction within a relatively short period of time.
One of the major points of this amendment is the requirement for Coinbase to process withdrawals from #Bitcoin to a public address within 12 hours of receiving instructions.
This means that as soon as an ETF holder wants to withdraw their #Bitcoin , Coinbase, as the custodian, will have to execute this transaction within a relatively short period of time.
3 months ago
👌 How does the SEC treat airdrops?
Leading Republican lawmakers have said they want clear answers on how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) treats token drops in the cryptocurrency industry.
✍️ “By prohibiting Americans from participating in cryptocurrency giveaways, the SEC is preventing cryptocurrency users from taking full advantage of blockchain technology,” Emmer and McGenry wrote.
Leading Republican lawmakers have said they want clear answers on how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) treats token drops in the cryptocurrency industry.
✍️ “By prohibiting Americans from participating in cryptocurrency giveaways, the SEC is preventing cryptocurrency users from taking full advantage of blockchain technology,” Emmer and McGenry wrote.
3 months ago
📂 BlackRock publishes a report called “Bitcoin: A Unique Diversification”.
Bitcoin is seen as an asset with unique characteristics that can serve as an effective means of diversification in a context of growing global instability.
“Bitcoin, with its high volatility, is clearly a ‘risky’ asset in its own right. However, most of the risk and potential return factors that bitcoin faces are fundamentally different from traditional ‘risky’ assets, making it unsuitable for most traditional financial markets.”
Bitcoin is seen as an asset with unique characteristics that can serve as an effective means of diversification in a context of growing global instability.
“Bitcoin, with its high volatility, is clearly a ‘risky’ asset in its own right. However, most of the risk and potential return factors that bitcoin faces are fundamentally different from traditional ‘risky’ assets, making it unsuitable for most traditional financial markets.”
3 months ago
Meta Will Use Public Data From Adults In The Uk For Artificial Intelligence Training
Meta will start using publicly shared content from adult users in the UK on Facebook and Instagram to train its artificial intelligence models. The company will assess publicly available information, such as posts, comments, photos, and descriptions, from users on both platforms.
Meta emphasized that its AI is designed to reflect diverse global communities and plans to expand its AI initiatives to more countries and languages later this year. The company clarified that it does not use data from accounts of individuals under 18 in the UK.
In July, Meta halted AI assistant deployments in the EU following an order from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to data privacy concerns. Meta claims it uses Facebook and Instagram user data with their consent and offers an option to opt out.
UK-based adults on Facebook and Instagram will receive in-app notifications detailing Meta's data usage practices and offering an option to object to the use of their data for AI training. Meta stated that it will accept all existing and new objection forms.
The DPC, responsible for enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is intensifying its oversight. On September 12, it launched a cross-border investigation into Google Ireland Limited to determine if it complies with EU data protection laws in developing its AI models.
The investigation will focus on the use of EU citizens' personal data in training Google’s advanced language model, Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM2), introduced on May 10, 2023.
The DPC also investigated the social media platform X and concluded the investigation after X agreed to meet the necessary compliance standards. On September 4, X agreed to stop using personal data of EU and European Economic Area (EEA) users to train its AI chatbot, Grok.
Meta will start using publicly shared content from adult users in the UK on Facebook and Instagram to train its artificial intelligence models. The company will assess publicly available information, such as posts, comments, photos, and descriptions, from users on both platforms.
Meta emphasized that its AI is designed to reflect diverse global communities and plans to expand its AI initiatives to more countries and languages later this year. The company clarified that it does not use data from accounts of individuals under 18 in the UK.
In July, Meta halted AI assistant deployments in the EU following an order from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to data privacy concerns. Meta claims it uses Facebook and Instagram user data with their consent and offers an option to opt out.
UK-based adults on Facebook and Instagram will receive in-app notifications detailing Meta's data usage practices and offering an option to object to the use of their data for AI training. Meta stated that it will accept all existing and new objection forms.
The DPC, responsible for enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is intensifying its oversight. On September 12, it launched a cross-border investigation into Google Ireland Limited to determine if it complies with EU data protection laws in developing its AI models.
The investigation will focus on the use of EU citizens' personal data in training Google’s advanced language model, Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM2), introduced on May 10, 2023.
The DPC also investigated the social media platform X and concluded the investigation after X agreed to meet the necessary compliance standards. On September 4, X agreed to stop using personal data of EU and European Economic Area (EEA) users to train its AI chatbot, Grok.
3 months ago
🇺🇸 Republican Rep. John Rose is proposing a bill to establish a joint advisory committee between the SEC and CFTC on digital assets.
It would consist of 20 representatives from the crypto industry and would aim to allow the sector to provide advice to both agencies on their respective rules, regulations and policies 👀
It would consist of 20 representatives from the crypto industry and would aim to allow the sector to provide advice to both agencies on their respective rules, regulations and policies 👀
3 months 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).
3 months ago
Phantom, Solana’s most widely used wallet provider, has drawn criticism from some users for charging fees on in-app token swaps.
While some disgruntled community members attacked Phantom, voices across the Solana ecosystem came to the wallet’s defence. Reigniting debate around business models in the Web3 world, Phantom’s supporters argue that the platform has a right to generate revenue.
In an industry where meme coin presales can raise over $40M , is it fair to attack businesses providing essential services for charging easily avoidable fees?
SOLANA COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMPLAIN ABOUT 0.85% SWAP FEE
Frustrated Solana users have taken to 𝕏 to air their grievances about Phantom’s in-app swap fees. The public outrage came following circulation of data suggesting that the wallet provider generated over $30M in revenue through token swaps.
Comparisons between quotes between wallets and DEX aggregator Jupiter only added further fuel to the fire. Perhaps spurred on by stagnant market conditions, commentators on social media remarked that discrepancies between swaps provided by Phantom and Jupiter were “actually ridiculous.”
Eagle-eyed users remarked that the data wasn’t wholly accurate. Galactic Geckos founder Genuine Articles highlighted that the $30M figure was lower than expected, before Fabiano.sol, the influencer who originally shared the data, acknowledged that Phantom would’ve generated over $10M through in-app token swaps in 2021 alone.
While it’s obvious that traders can access better rates by using platforms like Jupiter directly, can Wallet providers be blamed for charging fees on value-added services?
Is the Slander Against Phantom Justified?
Content creator and former Phantom team member Seb Montgomery countered the attacks levied against Phantom. Arguing that every business has operational costs that need paid, Montgomery asserted that “Dapps, apps, wallets, etc. need revenue or they close up shop, and head home.”
Hammering his points home, Montgomery reminded Solana users of their double standards. The content creator highlighted how network participants were willing to provide over $40M to the $WATER memecoin presale, but criticized an 0.8% fee on services offered by one of Solana’s longest-standing products.
“You have probably lost $1000s on the pure rubbish. So don't be a clown and not support the wallets that make it all possible.” - Seb Montgomery
Montgomery also acknowledged that Solana owes much of its success to Phantom. Paying homage to Phantom’s position as Solana’s most widely used wallet, Montgomery asserted “Without Phantom, Solana's success would not have been anywhere near where it got to.”
WHICH WALLET GIVES THE BEST VALUE ON SWAPS?
While traders and users looking for the best rates should always go directly to decentralized exchanges or aggregators, it’s also worth knowing the various in-app swap rates of different wallets.
Fuse Wallet - 0%
Solflare - 0.8%
Phantom - 0.85%
Backpack - 0.85%
It should also be noted that all Solana wallets route their trades through Jupiter. Solana’s leading DEX aggregator typically offers the best rates on trades and allows third-party apps to add fees onto swaps.
Despite some traders expressing frustration, Phantom and other wallet providers have always been transparent and forthcoming about in-app swap fees. Using wallet-based swaps is completely optional and easily bypassed. Trader’s complaints are hardly unresolved.
While some disgruntled community members attacked Phantom, voices across the Solana ecosystem came to the wallet’s defence. Reigniting debate around business models in the Web3 world, Phantom’s supporters argue that the platform has a right to generate revenue.
In an industry where meme coin presales can raise over $40M , is it fair to attack businesses providing essential services for charging easily avoidable fees?
SOLANA COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMPLAIN ABOUT 0.85% SWAP FEE
Frustrated Solana users have taken to 𝕏 to air their grievances about Phantom’s in-app swap fees. The public outrage came following circulation of data suggesting that the wallet provider generated over $30M in revenue through token swaps.
Comparisons between quotes between wallets and DEX aggregator Jupiter only added further fuel to the fire. Perhaps spurred on by stagnant market conditions, commentators on social media remarked that discrepancies between swaps provided by Phantom and Jupiter were “actually ridiculous.”
Eagle-eyed users remarked that the data wasn’t wholly accurate. Galactic Geckos founder Genuine Articles highlighted that the $30M figure was lower than expected, before Fabiano.sol, the influencer who originally shared the data, acknowledged that Phantom would’ve generated over $10M through in-app token swaps in 2021 alone.
While it’s obvious that traders can access better rates by using platforms like Jupiter directly, can Wallet providers be blamed for charging fees on value-added services?
Is the Slander Against Phantom Justified?
Content creator and former Phantom team member Seb Montgomery countered the attacks levied against Phantom. Arguing that every business has operational costs that need paid, Montgomery asserted that “Dapps, apps, wallets, etc. need revenue or they close up shop, and head home.”
Hammering his points home, Montgomery reminded Solana users of their double standards. The content creator highlighted how network participants were willing to provide over $40M to the $WATER memecoin presale, but criticized an 0.8% fee on services offered by one of Solana’s longest-standing products.
“You have probably lost $1000s on the pure rubbish. So don't be a clown and not support the wallets that make it all possible.” - Seb Montgomery
Montgomery also acknowledged that Solana owes much of its success to Phantom. Paying homage to Phantom’s position as Solana’s most widely used wallet, Montgomery asserted “Without Phantom, Solana's success would not have been anywhere near where it got to.”
WHICH WALLET GIVES THE BEST VALUE ON SWAPS?
While traders and users looking for the best rates should always go directly to decentralized exchanges or aggregators, it’s also worth knowing the various in-app swap rates of different wallets.
Fuse Wallet - 0%
Solflare - 0.8%
Phantom - 0.85%
Backpack - 0.85%
It should also be noted that all Solana wallets route their trades through Jupiter. Solana’s leading DEX aggregator typically offers the best rates on trades and allows third-party apps to add fees onto swaps.
Despite some traders expressing frustration, Phantom and other wallet providers have always been transparent and forthcoming about in-app swap fees. Using wallet-based swaps is completely optional and easily bypassed. Trader’s complaints are hardly unresolved.
3 months ago
Daily Memecoin Recap - September 8
Moonshot is starting to get attention after Mitch pushes a coin based on the fact that you can get paid LP fees
Get Paid To Hold
$husky -> hit $2 .14m, pushed by idrawline, $212k in LP rewards
$lpdog -> hit $271k , LP Dog, $18k in LP rewards
$rugs -> hit $219k , $6k in LP rewards
$pepe8bit -> hit $141k , $7 .5k in LP rewards
- Memecoin devs & top 50 holders on moonshotdotcc get paid fees from MeteoraAG's LP pool
- The creator of the coin gets 20% of rewards from fees
- The top 50 holders AT THE TIME OF MIGRATION get 70%
- 10% goes to moonshot
- This encourages people to hold & seems to be creating a temporarily new meta
Bullish Tickers - Play On Words
$btc -> $1m to $2 .48m (2.48x), "Big Titty Chicken"
$roi -> hit $679k , "Retarded Online Investment"
$fag -> hit $326k , "Flying Autistic Gummybear", good holder count, patty_fi onboard
$wait -> hit $313k , "Correction Guy"
$ape -> hit $295k , "Ape Life Savings"
$pub -> hit $216k , "pure unadulterated bliss", twitter community
Pepe On Sol Silently Reviving
$pepe -> $1 .46m to $9 .6m (6.57x), originally was heavily pushed by Pauly, his twitter has been suspended
Hyped Launch
$pumpy -> hit $4 .4m, "PUMPY NO DUMPY", KOLs onboard
More Cooks
$d .o.g.e -> $330k to $4 .6m (14x), "Dep of Gov Efficiency"
$r /gustav -> hit $696k , "Reddit Bull", same meta as $r /snoofi
$justcats -> hit $389k , "Cats are always the meta"
$pol -> hit $244k
$pez -> hit $180k , "PEZ Dispenser", nostalgic
$drift -> hit $153k
$bingus -> hit $143k
Market sentiment can flip at any moment - be prepared 🤝
Moonshot is starting to get attention after Mitch pushes a coin based on the fact that you can get paid LP fees
Get Paid To Hold
$husky -> hit $2 .14m, pushed by idrawline, $212k in LP rewards
$lpdog -> hit $271k , LP Dog, $18k in LP rewards
$rugs -> hit $219k , $6k in LP rewards
$pepe8bit -> hit $141k , $7 .5k in LP rewards
- Memecoin devs & top 50 holders on moonshotdotcc get paid fees from MeteoraAG's LP pool
- The creator of the coin gets 20% of rewards from fees
- The top 50 holders AT THE TIME OF MIGRATION get 70%
- 10% goes to moonshot
- This encourages people to hold & seems to be creating a temporarily new meta
Bullish Tickers - Play On Words
$btc -> $1m to $2 .48m (2.48x), "Big Titty Chicken"
$roi -> hit $679k , "Retarded Online Investment"
$fag -> hit $326k , "Flying Autistic Gummybear", good holder count, patty_fi onboard
$wait -> hit $313k , "Correction Guy"
$ape -> hit $295k , "Ape Life Savings"
$pub -> hit $216k , "pure unadulterated bliss", twitter community
Pepe On Sol Silently Reviving
$pepe -> $1 .46m to $9 .6m (6.57x), originally was heavily pushed by Pauly, his twitter has been suspended
Hyped Launch
$pumpy -> hit $4 .4m, "PUMPY NO DUMPY", KOLs onboard
More Cooks
$d .o.g.e -> $330k to $4 .6m (14x), "Dep of Gov Efficiency"
$r /gustav -> hit $696k , "Reddit Bull", same meta as $r /snoofi
$justcats -> hit $389k , "Cats are always the meta"
$pol -> hit $244k
$pez -> hit $180k , "PEZ Dispenser", nostalgic
$drift -> hit $153k
$bingus -> hit $143k
Market sentiment can flip at any moment - be prepared 🤝
3 months ago
Magic Eden, Solana’s leading NFT marketplace by trading volume, has surprised network participants with an unexpected announcement.
On September 5, the crypto juggernaut revealed it would be splitting its trading platform into two separate sites, Magic Eden International and Magic Eden US.
The move has drawn skepticism from the wider community, who speculate that the regulatory landscape in the U.S. could impact user eligibility for Magic Eden’s highly-anticipated airdrop.
MAGIC EDEN'S U.S. USERS FEAR AIRDROP EXCLUSION
In the official announcement, Magic Eden posited that the U.S. site “will still have great products you know and love while .IO [the international site] will give us the ability to cook up (and sauté) even more features…”, suggesting that the U.S. platform will offer a limited range of services compared to its international equivalent.
Magic Eden users have expressed concerns that these limitations could extend to airdrop eligibility. Throughout the year, Solana users based in the United States have frequently found themselves unable to claim tokens due to geographic restrictions.
Due to regulatory concerns and the ongoing scrutiny of the SEC (Securities and Exchanges Commission), many crypto projects, like Sanctum and Grass, avoid distributing airdropped tokens to U.S. users.
Regulatory clarity around NFTs and digital assets were further exacerbated in late August, when the SEC issued a Wells notice to OpenSea, an alternative NFT marketplace.
Claiming that the platform facilitated the sale of unregistered securities, the notice serves as a preliminary warning and often precedes formal legal action.
In what could be considered a tongue-in-cheek gag, the official Magic Eden 𝕏 account also added a playful line to it’s bio, stipulating that “Tweets are only for non US Residents”.
SolanaFloor engaged the Magic Eden Foundation for clarity sounding the airdrop eligibility of its U.S. users. At press time, the Magic Eden Foundation declined to respond.
$ME TRADES AT.20 DESPITE LACK OF TOKENOMIC CLARITY
Since the initial announcement of the Magic Eden airdrop, pre-market trading for $ME has witnessed volatility. After opening at.08 on August 28, $ME pre-market prices rose as high as.24 before stabilizing at.20.
Despite attracting over $700 ,000 in trading volume, pre-market trading platform Whales Market has been criticized for opening a market for a coin with an unknown supply.
Without any publicly revealed tokenomics, pre-market traders are speculating on $ME at unknown valuations, which could lead to significant losses for participants.
COINGECKO NAMES MAGIC EDEN CRYPTO’S LARGEST NFT MARKETPLACE
Despite 2024’s NFT market suffering challenging conditions and diminishing volumes throughout the year, Magic Eden has managed to reassert its position as the industry’s top marketplace.
Coingecko, a popular cryptocurrency analysis site, recently declared Magic Eden as 2024’s top NFT marketplace. Boasting 36.7% market share, much of Magic Eden’s success this year could be credited to its adoption of the Bitcoin ecosystem, including its integration of Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and Runes.
On September 5, the crypto juggernaut revealed it would be splitting its trading platform into two separate sites, Magic Eden International and Magic Eden US.
The move has drawn skepticism from the wider community, who speculate that the regulatory landscape in the U.S. could impact user eligibility for Magic Eden’s highly-anticipated airdrop.
MAGIC EDEN'S U.S. USERS FEAR AIRDROP EXCLUSION
In the official announcement, Magic Eden posited that the U.S. site “will still have great products you know and love while .IO [the international site] will give us the ability to cook up (and sauté) even more features…”, suggesting that the U.S. platform will offer a limited range of services compared to its international equivalent.
Magic Eden users have expressed concerns that these limitations could extend to airdrop eligibility. Throughout the year, Solana users based in the United States have frequently found themselves unable to claim tokens due to geographic restrictions.
Due to regulatory concerns and the ongoing scrutiny of the SEC (Securities and Exchanges Commission), many crypto projects, like Sanctum and Grass, avoid distributing airdropped tokens to U.S. users.
Regulatory clarity around NFTs and digital assets were further exacerbated in late August, when the SEC issued a Wells notice to OpenSea, an alternative NFT marketplace.
Claiming that the platform facilitated the sale of unregistered securities, the notice serves as a preliminary warning and often precedes formal legal action.
In what could be considered a tongue-in-cheek gag, the official Magic Eden 𝕏 account also added a playful line to it’s bio, stipulating that “Tweets are only for non US Residents”.
SolanaFloor engaged the Magic Eden Foundation for clarity sounding the airdrop eligibility of its U.S. users. At press time, the Magic Eden Foundation declined to respond.
$ME TRADES AT.20 DESPITE LACK OF TOKENOMIC CLARITY
Since the initial announcement of the Magic Eden airdrop, pre-market trading for $ME has witnessed volatility. After opening at.08 on August 28, $ME pre-market prices rose as high as.24 before stabilizing at.20.
Despite attracting over $700 ,000 in trading volume, pre-market trading platform Whales Market has been criticized for opening a market for a coin with an unknown supply.
Without any publicly revealed tokenomics, pre-market traders are speculating on $ME at unknown valuations, which could lead to significant losses for participants.
COINGECKO NAMES MAGIC EDEN CRYPTO’S LARGEST NFT MARKETPLACE
Despite 2024’s NFT market suffering challenging conditions and diminishing volumes throughout the year, Magic Eden has managed to reassert its position as the industry’s top marketplace.
Coingecko, a popular cryptocurrency analysis site, recently declared Magic Eden as 2024’s top NFT marketplace. Boasting 36.7% market share, much of Magic Eden’s success this year could be credited to its adoption of the Bitcoin ecosystem, including its integration of Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and Runes.
3 months ago
Binance Kazakhstan claimed today that it is the first to secure AFSA's formal consent for a full regulatory license, though AFSA's public directory shows more than 10 companies, including Bybit already operating in Kazakhstan with the same license.
3 months ago
Sonic SVM, the first Atomic SVM chain on Solana, has announced a $12 .8M HyperGrid node sale which is the first of its kind on Solana. The sale, which features 50,000 "HyperFuse nodes," begins in three stages:
- A Tier 1 Raffle on 9/16
- A Whitelist Sale on 9/18
- A Public Sale on 9/19.
- A Tier 1 Raffle on 9/16
- A Whitelist Sale on 9/18
- A Public Sale on 9/19.
3 months ago
The employment report 🇺🇸 is not bad
Just like ISM Services yesterday
They seem pretty consistent (so far) with the soft landing scenario
However, the probabilities of a 50 bps rate cut at once at the next meeting have climbed considerably in the minutes following the publication of the figures, which could reflect certain market fears about the US economic trajectory
#bullish
Just like ISM Services yesterday
They seem pretty consistent (so far) with the soft landing scenario
However, the probabilities of a 50 bps rate cut at once at the next meeting have climbed considerably in the minutes following the publication of the figures, which could reflect certain market fears about the US economic trajectory
#bullish
3 months ago
I have found an asset in the market #crypto , BRUTAL to go LONG (Futures) or BUY (spot) for the next 6-9 months. On a technical level, it is clearly in a rebound zone and it is very possible that it will soon start a bullish rally in which it multiplies its value by X4 or X5.
If we reach 20 LIKES on this post, I will publish an analysis of the asset.
If we reach 20 LIKES on this post, I will publish an analysis of the asset.
3 months ago
💬 “No innovator will ever build new tools if he knows he can be held personally liable for any misuse of those tools.”
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest.
3 months ago
🚨 VanEck publishes its predictions for the price of bitcoin in 2050:
Bearish scenario = $130 ,000
Base case = $2 ,910,000
Bullish scenario = $52 ,386,000
By 2050, #Bitcoin could represent 10% of international trade and 5% of local trade gain with central banks holding it as a reserve asset.
Risks to Bitcoin's growth are:
🔹 The growing demand for energy
🔹 Concerted government repressions
🔹 Competition with other digital assets.
"We believe many of these distortions stem from a massive misallocation of capital since the global financial crisis as G7 governments overused the printing press, spending borrowed money on impossible goals.
Bitcoin...is the ultimate hedge against this growing fiscal recklessness"
says Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at Van Eck.
Bearish scenario = $130 ,000
Base case = $2 ,910,000
Bullish scenario = $52 ,386,000
By 2050, #Bitcoin could represent 10% of international trade and 5% of local trade gain with central banks holding it as a reserve asset.
Risks to Bitcoin's growth are:
🔹 The growing demand for energy
🔹 Concerted government repressions
🔹 Competition with other digital assets.
"We believe many of these distortions stem from a massive misallocation of capital since the global financial crisis as G7 governments overused the printing press, spending borrowed money on impossible goals.
Bitcoin...is the ultimate hedge against this growing fiscal recklessness"
says Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at Van Eck.
3 months ago
Solana Programs that are Verified has been put into a directory, a public dashboard for trusted and verified Solana programs.
3 months ago
Public spending and aid are the norm and the preamble to universal basic income.
The consumer is no longer the center of the economy, it is the government whose spending sustains everything.
Of course this expense is debt, so you have to know how to protect yourself from the upcoming mega devaluation of the USD.
#Bitcoin Technology stocks, semiconductors and commodities are ideal in this situation.
The consumer is no longer the center of the economy, it is the government whose spending sustains everything.
Of course this expense is debt, so you have to know how to protect yourself from the upcoming mega devaluation of the USD.
#Bitcoin Technology stocks, semiconductors and commodities are ideal in this situation.
3 months ago
BIG SUPPLY, BIG PROBLEMS AS SOLANA’S NFT MARKET REJECTS LARGE COLLECTIONS
Fresh minting mechanics are bringing greater security to Solana NFTs, but new mints and large collections struggle to garner attention and are trading below mint price.
New NFT collections have learned a painful lesson this week. If it wasn’t obvious due to stagnant floor prices and diminishing trade volume, launching a fresh collection in these conditions is a difficult task.
Despite commentators claiming these hyped collections will usher in a “new era” and whitelist spots selling at over $50 apiece on open markets, launches from Pathfinders and Hermans have failed to meet expectations.
Will Solana’s NFT market ever witness another successful 10,000 NFT collection? Or are small supplies the only way of conserving value?
ONLY 21% OF PATHFINDER'S RISK-FREE NFTs MINTED
Despite proposing a new, risk-free method of launching Solana NFTs, the Pathfinders collection faces difficulty minting out. At press time, only 2,125/10,000 NFTs have been minted, falling well short of expectations.
Pathfinder’s novel LST-backed NFT collection launched with noble intentions. Providing an alternative mechanic that aims to protect minters, the collection has launched Solana’s first un-ruggable NFTs.
Unlike standard NFT mints, Pathfinders NFTs are minted using pathSOL, the project’s native liquid staking token. Holders reserve the right to redeem their NFT for the underlying pathSOL used to mint the asset, essentially securing the NFT’s value at a minimum of 2pathSOL.
Regardless, Solana’s NFT community has largely ignored the project’s novel approach to minting. Supporters of the new mechanic took to social media to express their disappointment with the NFT community’s apparent apathy.
Commentators noted that network participants have collectively poured thousands of SOL into extractive and malicious actors, but are unwilling to support builders providing meaningful alternatives.
‘Hyped’ New Mint Immediately Under Floor - Are Presales to Blame?
Boasting a sold-out presale that constituted 55% of the total supply, the Hermans NFT collection suffered a similar fate. Priced at 1.5 SOL per NFT, Hermans struggled to attract interest during the public mint, forcing the team to take drastic action.
Hermans trading on secondary marketplaces like Tensor and Magic Eden was locked until the mint was complete, meaning holders were unable to list their assets. The team took it upon themselves to buy all unminted assets. The Hermans’ treasury now holds over 1,600 NFTs, roughly 33% of the supply.
Almost immediately, the collection began trading beneath mint price as presales and regretful minters clamored to liquidate their holdings for SOL. Hermans currently exchange hands at 0.84 SOL, down 44% from the original mint price.
While poor NFT market conditions are a significant contributor to the recent slew of disappointing NFT launches, social media commentators have argued that NFT presales are also to blame.
Low Supply NFT Collections Retain Value
In recent years, NFT markets have witnessed countless large supply collections suffer devastating downtrends.
Top Solana collections like Mad Lads, Tensorians (pictured), and Claynosaurs have all endured significant drawdowns, while dozens of less-resilient projects have effectively plummeted to zero.
Comparatively, low supply and 1/1 NFT collections have retained their value remarkably well. Limited supply art collections like Boogles, Dead King Society, and The SixNine are typically only available through OTC deals and have maintained comparatively stable floors, regardless of SOL price fluctuations.
Arguably, this suggests that the most valuable utility NFTs offer is access to exclusive communities. Alternatively, it could also indicate that low-supply collections with low market liquidity create an elite sense of perceived value, which has supported the valuations of these co
Fresh minting mechanics are bringing greater security to Solana NFTs, but new mints and large collections struggle to garner attention and are trading below mint price.
New NFT collections have learned a painful lesson this week. If it wasn’t obvious due to stagnant floor prices and diminishing trade volume, launching a fresh collection in these conditions is a difficult task.
Despite commentators claiming these hyped collections will usher in a “new era” and whitelist spots selling at over $50 apiece on open markets, launches from Pathfinders and Hermans have failed to meet expectations.
Will Solana’s NFT market ever witness another successful 10,000 NFT collection? Or are small supplies the only way of conserving value?
ONLY 21% OF PATHFINDER'S RISK-FREE NFTs MINTED
Despite proposing a new, risk-free method of launching Solana NFTs, the Pathfinders collection faces difficulty minting out. At press time, only 2,125/10,000 NFTs have been minted, falling well short of expectations.
Pathfinder’s novel LST-backed NFT collection launched with noble intentions. Providing an alternative mechanic that aims to protect minters, the collection has launched Solana’s first un-ruggable NFTs.
Unlike standard NFT mints, Pathfinders NFTs are minted using pathSOL, the project’s native liquid staking token. Holders reserve the right to redeem their NFT for the underlying pathSOL used to mint the asset, essentially securing the NFT’s value at a minimum of 2pathSOL.
Regardless, Solana’s NFT community has largely ignored the project’s novel approach to minting. Supporters of the new mechanic took to social media to express their disappointment with the NFT community’s apparent apathy.
Commentators noted that network participants have collectively poured thousands of SOL into extractive and malicious actors, but are unwilling to support builders providing meaningful alternatives.
‘Hyped’ New Mint Immediately Under Floor - Are Presales to Blame?
Boasting a sold-out presale that constituted 55% of the total supply, the Hermans NFT collection suffered a similar fate. Priced at 1.5 SOL per NFT, Hermans struggled to attract interest during the public mint, forcing the team to take drastic action.
Hermans trading on secondary marketplaces like Tensor and Magic Eden was locked until the mint was complete, meaning holders were unable to list their assets. The team took it upon themselves to buy all unminted assets. The Hermans’ treasury now holds over 1,600 NFTs, roughly 33% of the supply.
Almost immediately, the collection began trading beneath mint price as presales and regretful minters clamored to liquidate their holdings for SOL. Hermans currently exchange hands at 0.84 SOL, down 44% from the original mint price.
While poor NFT market conditions are a significant contributor to the recent slew of disappointing NFT launches, social media commentators have argued that NFT presales are also to blame.
Low Supply NFT Collections Retain Value
In recent years, NFT markets have witnessed countless large supply collections suffer devastating downtrends.
Top Solana collections like Mad Lads, Tensorians (pictured), and Claynosaurs have all endured significant drawdowns, while dozens of less-resilient projects have effectively plummeted to zero.
Comparatively, low supply and 1/1 NFT collections have retained their value remarkably well. Limited supply art collections like Boogles, Dead King Society, and The SixNine are typically only available through OTC deals and have maintained comparatively stable floors, regardless of SOL price fluctuations.
Arguably, this suggests that the most valuable utility NFTs offer is access to exclusive communities. Alternatively, it could also indicate that low-supply collections with low market liquidity create an elite sense of perceived value, which has supported the valuations of these co
3 months ago
There are some sources that are already making it official that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 🇺🇸 is going to SUPPORT Donald Trump for the presidential elections ‼️👀
The two biggest candidates are pro #Bitcoin and crypto... plus this would be the first time (that I know of) that a Kennedy supports a Republican candidate, interesting 🤔
The two biggest candidates are pro #Bitcoin and crypto... plus this would be the first time (that I know of) that a Kennedy supports a Republican candidate, interesting 🤔
3 months ago
🇷🇺 According to Kommersant, Russia plans to create at least two crypto exchanges.
One will focus on foreign economic and trade activities, while the other is expected to be established in Moscow.
In addition, a stablecoin pegged to the RMB (currency of the People's Republic of China) and the BRICS basket of currencies will be created
One will focus on foreign economic and trade activities, while the other is expected to be established in Moscow.
In addition, a stablecoin pegged to the RMB (currency of the People's Republic of China) and the BRICS basket of currencies will be created
4 months ago
The 🇺🇸 have added 1/3 of their public debt since 2020.
This is untenable.
They will be forced to continue printing exponentially and destroy the value of the currency faster and faster
Will Bitcoin be the lifeline of the US?
This is untenable.
They will be forced to continue printing exponentially and destroy the value of the currency faster and faster
Will Bitcoin be the lifeline of the US?
4 months ago
⚠️ This week we have one of the MOST IMPORTANT FED events 🇺🇸 that will affect the price of #Bitcoin ‼️👀
Save this calendar to stay alert 👇
WEDNESDAY
- 20:00 CET: Publication of the minutes of #FOMC
THURSDAY
- 14:30: Weekly unemployment claims
- 15:45: S&P Manufacturing and Services PMI Indices
- 16:00: Start of the Jackson Hole Symposium (all day)
FRIDAY
- 16:00: Jerome Powell press conference at Jackson Hole
SATURDAY
- 16:00: Jackson Hole Symposium (all day)
🚨 The Jackson Hole event is going to be very important, many central banks and economic institutions are going to debate the current situation, and above all the most interesting thing will be on Friday with Jerome Powell
As always, I will keep you informed in real time about all this.
Save this calendar to stay alert 👇
WEDNESDAY
- 20:00 CET: Publication of the minutes of #FOMC
THURSDAY
- 14:30: Weekly unemployment claims
- 15:45: S&P Manufacturing and Services PMI Indices
- 16:00: Start of the Jackson Hole Symposium (all day)
FRIDAY
- 16:00: Jerome Powell press conference at Jackson Hole
SATURDAY
- 16:00: Jackson Hole Symposium (all day)
🚨 The Jackson Hole event is going to be very important, many central banks and economic institutions are going to debate the current situation, and above all the most interesting thing will be on Friday with Jerome Powell
As always, I will keep you informed in real time about all this.
4 months ago
🇩🇪 A few weeks after the German government sold 50,000 #Bitcoin , its Federal Office for Information Security published a message on LinkedIn, advising citizens to store their BTC in a hardware wallet...
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