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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Solana Stablecoin - Supply Surges Past $10 Billion for the First Time
> ECB - Advocates for Digital Euro Following Trump's Stablecoin Push
> Trump - Signs Crypto Executive Order to Bolster US Blockchain Leadership
> Ross Ulbricht - Pardoned: A Victory and a New Beginning
> Kyle Baird - Vitalik Buterin and Elizabeth Warren Speak Out Against Trump Memecoins: Criticized as ‘Perfect Bribery Vehicle
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> Roam Pilot Burning Pool
> zAI - Zentry Agentic Layer
> Synthetix v3 - All You Need to Know
> Specialized Autonomous AI Trading Agent - Archimedes from AlphaNet Ai
> Mind Network x Swarms = Swarms Shield Hub
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> THORChain - Halts THORFi Services Amid Restructuring Efforts
> Omo - Driving Open-Source AI Development with Lit Protocol and Shogun
> Youmio - Introduces Youmio Agents: Build, Monetize, and Play with 3D AI Creations
> Nansen - Launches Nansen Points: Coming 2025
> SOON - Introduces SOON Big Bang Season 1is Now Live
> David Balland - Kidnapped and Rescued in France
> TikTok - Vanishes and Returns Amid US Ban Dispute
> Coinbase Traders - Announces Adding Support for $TOSHI, $GIGA, and $GRT Perpetual Futures
> Bitcoin Options - $7.8B Set to Expire: Key Levels to Watch
> BNB Chain - Announces BNB Hack 2024 Q4 Winners: A Celebration of Innovation
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> Dave Butler - Enhancing Privacy Protection with Nillion's SecretSDKs
> flow - Unlock the Potential of kySOL: Yield Trading and Airdrop Opportunities
> David Sacks - Defends Trump's Memecoin as a Collectible Amid Controversy
> Kevin Owocki - Insights on DAOs: A Blueprint for Decentralized Collaboration
> Natalia Karayaneva - Crypto-Backed Loans for Real Estate Purchases: How Propy is Making it Possible
> MegaETH - MegaETH vs Web2: Real-Time Comparisons
> TCB - What caused THORChain's insolvency?
> Erik Voorhees - Thorchain Community Pauses Lending and Savers Withdrawals Amid Risk Concerns
> Vitalik - Scaling Ethereum in 2025 and Beyond: A Vision for Decentralization
> Alea Research - Jambo: Revolutionizing Web3 Adoption with $99 Smartphones
> goodalexander - The Cosmic Host and the Architecture of Simulations: Currency and Value in Higher Realities
> sandra's ai playground - Exploring Orbit: The Multi-Chain Abstraction Revolution
> Austin Weiler - The Rise of PayFi: Revolutionizing Payment Financing
> 2077 Research - Starknet and Cairo-Native Execution: Transforming Ethereum Layer 2 Scaling
> Teng Yan - Crypto AI in 2025: The Rise to a $150B Market Cap
> llamaintern - Ethena: The Final Boss of Internet Money
> Defi0xJeff - Luck is a Skill: Lessons from Dota to Crypto Succes
> Cheeezzyyyy - Redefining Influence: How Kaito AI is Dismantling Barriers in the CT Arena
> 0xLouisT - Crypto Security: Lessons from David Balland's Abduction
> meow - Jupiter Unleashed: A Live Celebration Across Twitter, YouTube, and CatTube
> Alice - Exploring Pippin: The AI Influencer's Visionary Framework for Self-Building Agents
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> SignalPlus - Raises $11 Million in Series B Funding
> Printr - Raises $2.5 Million in Pre-seed Funding
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
Eli5DeFi News Recap
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Trump - Bans CBDCs and Orders Creation of National Crypto Stockpile
> Solana's TVL - Soars 600% Driven by TRUMP Token Launch
> Vitalik Buterin - Warns Against Political Tokens as ‘Vehicles for Unlimited Bribery’ Amid Crypto Industry Evolution
> JasonYanowitz - The Stockpile Mindset: Emphasizing Long-Term Crypto Holding Trends
> Conduit - Phala Network's Shift to ZK Rollups: Unlocking Next-Gen Trusted AI Computing
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> Synthetix v3 - All You Need to Know
> Specialized Autonomous AI Trading Agent - Archimedes from AlphaNet Ai
> Mind Network x Swarms = Swarms Shield Hub
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Trump - Forms Presidential Working Group on Crypto Policies
> Trump - Calls With Bukele Sparks Bitcoin Rally Amid Crypto Promises: Bitcoin Surges to $106K
> Documenting Bitcoin - Donald Trump Declares America the Crypto Capital
> Perplexity - Introduces Perplexity Assistant: A Smarter Way to Handle Daily Tasks
> OpenAI - Introduces Operator: A New Browser-Based AI Agent
> Trump - Develops a Digital Asset Stockpile: A Bold Move for the US Economy
> North Korean - Hackers Suspected in $70M Phemex Crypto Heist
> SEC - Rescinds Controversial Crypto Accounting Guidance SAB 121 Following Gensler's Exit
> Liquity - Launches Liquity V2: A Market-Driven Revolution in DeFi Lending
> World Liberty Financial - Acquires TRX and WBTC, Now Holds $355M in Crypto Assets
> WazirX - Wins Singapore Court Approval to Repay Users After $230M Hack
> Agora - Acquires Boardroom to Enhance Ethereum Governance
> Anvil - Launches DeFi Protocol for Letters of Credit
> Squads - Introduces Third-Party Payouts with Squads: Streamline USDC Transfers to Bank Accounts
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> David Sacks - Interview with FOX Business: Digital Asset Regulatory Framework Announced
> Ted Pick - Driving 'Safe' Crypto Innovation with Regulators
> bullet - 2024: Building Solana's First L2 Network Extension
> Alex Thorn - Understanding 'Stockpile' in USG Terminology
> The Giver - Digital Asset Stockpile or BTC Reserve? Parsing the Ambiguity
> NfX - The Five Stages of AI Agent Evolution
> goodalexander - The Rise of Autonomous Corporations and Agentic Protocols
> OurNetwork - Polygon’s Election Day Triumph: $350M Volume Without Outages
> Senator Elizabeth Warren - Calls for Investigation into Trump's Meme Coins
> Omkar Godbole - XRP Faces Price Slide as CME Denies Futures Listing
> Bernardo Simonassi Moura - BlindPay's Latin American Bet: Revolutionizing Global Payments with Stablecoins
> The Scoop - Crypto Goes Mainstream: The Transformation Under Trump’s Inauguration Era
> Happy - Bitcoin Hits 100k: Triumph or Chaos?
> Gammichan - The Fear of Losing: Navigating Multi-Cycle PTSD in Trading
> Alec Beckman - The Growth of Stablecoins and Their Opportunities for Financial Advisors
> Castle Labs - The Rise of DeFai Agents: Redefining DeFi with AI
> Trump - Teases Crypto Focus at Davos Speech
> TD Cowen - Hester Peirce to Lead SEC's Crypto Task Force Amid Term End Uncertainty
> Jamie Dimon - Crypto Challenges: Fines, Restrictions, and Debanking Transparency
> Ivanka Trump - Calls Out Fraudulent Token Using Her Name Without Consent
> The Protocol - Ethereum Foundation Faces Restructuring Amid Decentralization Concerns
> Daniele - Bridging Web2 and Web3: Revolutionizing Financial Transactions Through AI Agents
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Ranger Labs - Raises $1.9M
> Radius - Raises $7M Seed Round
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
Etherealize: Bridging TradFi and Crypto for Ethereum's Evolution
Etherealize champions 2025 as a pivotal year for Ethereum adoption, calling for stronger ecosystem collaboration and wider public awareness
> Etherealize emphasizes that Ethereum ($ETH) is a mature, battle-tested blockchain with dominance in terms of assets, institutional presence, and regulatory robustness
> The need for more “vocal proponents” to drive growth in adoption, both at the corporate and policy levels
> Ethereum “ready” for broader adoption, implying scalable infrastructure and regulatory compatibility are in place
> Etherealize acknowledges the pivotal role of the Ethereum Foundation in fostering Ethereum’s growth through decentralization, R&D, and regulatory navigation
Etherealize is labeling 2025 as “the year of ETH” and calls for a united Ethereum ecosystem to accelerate efforts in bringing the world onto Ethereum
> Synthetix v3 - All You Need to Know
https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1882458301230964910
FHE + Multi-Agent Systems
Mind Network x Swarms = Swarms Shield Hub
https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1882353840936382831
> Kayen - SportFi, The Sleeping Giant
https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1882035500443435298
https://x.com/2077Research/status/1881786222961430840?t=Tlr4I48Qdyn8vf7q0mOJNg&s=09
Читать полностью…UniversalX V2: Redefining Onchain Trading for Everyone
UniversalX V2 introduces major improvements, offering advanced features tailored for both beginners and seasoned traders in the Web3 space
> The platform includes tools like the "Radar", which highlights trending tokens, and delivers detailed Web3-wide insights through real-time market surveillance
> New features enable users to analyze specific portfolios, niches, or sectors using interactive, zero-latency live charts with full customization options
> Users gain access to deeper market analytics, including security concerns, DEX liquidity, and social media trends, aiding informed decision-making
> UniversalX V2 is compatible across web, Android, iOS, and Telegram, ensuring flexibility for users across multiple devices
> The platform supports the evolution of Web3 by enabling a seamless cross-chain trading experience
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> World Liberty Financial - Invests $112.8M in Crypto on Trump's Inauguration Day
> Hyperliquid - Breaks Record with $22 Billion in 24-Hour Trading Volume
> Circle - Acquires Hashnote, Expanding Tokenization Ambitions with $1.3B USYC Product
> Linea - Excludes Over 500k Sybil Addresses from Token Airdrop
> Trump's Memecoins - Crash: TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens Plunge 60% After Inauguration
> Vitalik Buterin - Responds to Leadership Pressure at Ethereum Foundation
> Jeremy Allaire - Predicts Pro-Crypto Executive Orders Under Trump Administration
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> Tokenized Everything - Ondo
> AI Agents + Privacy = Nillion ($NIL Airdrop Inside)
> $TRUMP, $MELANIA and $WLFI
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Obol Collective - Announces OBOL Token Airdrop to Decentralize Ethereum Staking
> MicroStrategy - Acquires 11,000 BTC, Now Holds 461,000 BTC
> Bitstamp - Launches Regulated Derivatives Trading in Europe
> Shogun - The Revolutionary Telegram Trading Bot for Seamless Capital Rotation
> Listen x Arc Complex - Introduce The Rig Agent Kit: Empowering Blockchain Actions
> UniversalX - Introduces UniversalX V2: Redefining Onchain Trading Across Web3
> Tokenize Xchange - Acquires Coinseeker in $30 Million Deal
> U.S. DOGE - Unveils Dogecoin Logo on Official Website
> KULR - Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 510 BTC With $8M Investment
> CoinDesk Indices - Launches the CoinDesk 80 Index to Expand Market Exposure
> Smart Valor - Conducts Strategic Review, Possible Sale by Jan. 24
> Rex Shares and Osprey Funds - File for Multiple Crypto-Focused ETFs
> Coinbase - Faces Criticism Over Solana Transaction Delays
> SendAI x Dialect - Introduce Agentic Blinks: Enhancing Solana with Native Integration
> Dorm DAO x Collab Currency - Introduce Dorm Builders: A New Era of Student Hackathons
> Sonic x DoraHacks x Zerebro - Launch $250K DeFAI Hackathon to Reshape DeFi and AI
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> Eric Balchunas - Rex's Doge and Trump ETFs: Implications for Markets
> alixkun.eth/what-is-consumer-crypto">alixkun.eth - Breaking into the Consumer Crypto Market: Challenges and Opportunities
> Kaiko Research - Trump Memecoin Frenzy: A New Era for Speculative Tokens
> harpaljadeja.eth - Top Highlights from Monad Devnet Week 3
> Omkar Godbole - U.S. Debt Ceiling and Bitcoin: Will History Repeat Itself?
> Reverend Lorenzo Sewell - Sparks Controversy With Lorenzo Memecoin Plunge
> Ben Weiss - Inside Trump's Cabinet: A Look at Their Crypto Investments
> Bitwise - Predicts Bitcoin's Fair Value Exceeding $200,000 as Portfolio Insurance
> anand iyer - The New Startup Era: Capital Efficiency Meets AI
> Elon Musk - Pledges Ross Ulbricht's Freedom in Viral Tweet
> Euphoria - Building for the Future: Euphoria's Vision on MegaETH
> ZachXBT - Cashes Out Nearly $4M in Memecoin Sparks Mixed Reactions
> Zaryab Afser - Intent-Based Interoperability: The Future of Cross-Chain Bridging
> DWF Ventures - DeFAI Projects to Watch in the Coming Months
> Jameson Lopp - Bitcoin ETFs: Current Holdings and Supply Impact
> Route 2 FI - Reflexivity in Crypto: How 2025 Differs from 2021
> Laura Shin - Ethereans Clash Over Leadership: Calls for Change Amid Token Price Stagnation
> James Van Straten - Bitcoin's Path to $1M: 2017 Cycle Repetition Predicted
> Crypto Daybook Americas - Bitcoin Defends $100K as MicroStrategy Votes on Share Increase
> Omkar Godbole - Crypto Markets React to Trump's Silence on Bitcoin in Inaugural Speech
> Polymarket - Predicts Near-Certain Pardon for Ross Ulbricht in Trump's First 100 Days
> WisdomTree - Bitcoin No Longer a Niche Investment: Institutional Adoption Takes Off
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> GRVT - Raises $5 Million
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> Jupiter - Announces Jupuary Airdrop: Claim Details and Celebration Highlights
https://twitter.com/erikvoorhees/status/1882648731813908644?s=52&t=txFAbiSPTdLLDlAYj9X_AA
Читать полностью…Ethereum’s Future Revolution: Exploring the Beam Chain Proposal
The Beam Chain proposal envisions a full-scale redesign of Ethereum's consensus layer (Beacon Chain) to tackle pressing scalability and security challenges
> Reducing slot duration to 4 seconds for increased block processing efficiency
> Achieved through Orbit SSF, which modifies Gasper’s committee mechanism, increases validator staking amounts, and introduces a "super committee"
> Utilizing ZK-SNARKs to enable proof-based verification instead of block re-execution, reducing validator hardware demands and boosting scalability
> Leveraging ZK technology for robust security against quantum computing threats
> Preconfirmations, such as Commit-Boost, provide faster transaction approval times as an interim solution without requiring immediate protocol changes
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Animecoin - Token Release: $1.2B Fully Diluted Value and Airdrop Hiccups
> Circle - Introduces Paymaster: Simplifying USDC Usage for Transaction Fees
> Bitcoin - Spikes to $106,000 Following Sen. Cynthia Lummis Tease, Before Dropping Back
> Frax - Considers $5M Investment in Trump-Backed WLFI Token
> Standard Chartered - Predicts Institutional Investors Could Propel Bitcoin to $200,000 by 2025
> Senator Cynthia Lummis - Honors to Chair Historic Senate Panel on Digital Assets
> Joe Lubin - Predicts SEC Staking ETF Approval and Trump Family Plans Ethereum Projects
> JPMorgan - Predicts Crypto VC Funding in 2025 Will Struggle to Reach 2021-2022 Peaks
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> Synthetix v3 - All You Need to Know
> Specialized Autonomous AI Trading Agent - Archimedes from AlphaNet Ai
> Mind Network x Swarms = Swarms Shield Hub
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Camp Network - The AI-Driven IP Revolution
> Etherealize - Accelerating Ethereum Adoption
> David Balland - Released After Kidnapping
> ANIME - Announces $ANIME is Live
> Ink - Partners with Optimism to Advance Ethereum L2 Protocols
> Binance Labs - Rebrands to YZi Labs: A New Era of Innovation in Web3, AI, and Biotech
> Taiwan Government - Plans to Propose a Draft Law on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in June 2025
> Jump Trading - Sues Ex-Engineer Liam Heeger Over Non-Compete Violation
> RedStone - Introduces CLARA: Transforming the Agent Economy with AI and Crypto
> Nasdaq's Official X Account - Hacked to Promote Fake Memecoin
> Janice McAfee - Launches AIntivirus: New AI Token Sparks Controversy Over Lack of Liquidity
> Harry Jung - Appointed to Lead CFTC's Crypto Engagement
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> a16zcrypto - The Need for Updated Crypto Regulations: Addressing the SEC’s Harmful Approach
> Glassnode - Bitcoin Mirrors 2015-2018 Growth Cycle, Suggesting Further Gains
> rm/ai-overshoot">RM - Overshooting into the Future: AI, Climate, and Crypto
> Ted Pick - Announces Efforts to Work with U.S. Regulators to Deepen the Bank's Involvement in Cryptocurrency Markets
> Chainalysis - Over 50% of Trump and Melania Memecoin Holders Are New to Solana Altcoins
> Three Sigma - How Hyperliquid Broke the Airdrop Mold: A Blueprint for Success
> Andy Ayrey - The Birth of Truth Terminal: From Art Project to Viral AI
> Four Pillars - mETH Protocol: The Journey to Becoming the Fastest Growing Liquid Staking Protocol
> Ben Roy - Saying No to Burnout: How One Entrepreneur Redefined Success
> pcaversaccio - The Dangers of Blindly Running Code or Commands Online
> 0xsamoyed - Understanding DLMM: A Deep Dive into Decentralized Liquidity Market Makers
> 2077 Research - The Evolution of Ethereum: From the Beacon Chain to the Beam Chain
> Cred - Why Most Crypto Traders Fail: The Misnomer of Consistent Gains
> borovik - Garga Says Yugalabs Has Plans to Reward BAYC & Otherdeed Holders
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Corn - Raises $8.3 Million
> Creator.Bid - $2.5M Public Round
> BugsCoin - $8.5M Strategic Investment
> OneAnalog - $1.56M Public Round
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
Specialized Autonomous AI Trading Agent - Archimedes from AlphaNet Ai
https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1882428090649088354
My Take on BTCFi - very great to be interviewed by pStake Team
https://x.com/pStakeFinance/status/1879968739959230652
Blog:
https://blog.pstake.finance/2025/01/16/btcfi-explained-like-im-5/
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Solana - Daily Transaction Fees Reach All-Time Highs of $50M/Day
> AngelList x CoinList - Join Forces to Empower Crypto Startups
> CME - Prepares to Launch XRP and SOL Futures on Feb 10
> TVL - Surges to $7.3 Billion with Government Securities Leading the Shift
> Blake Benthall - Ross Ulbricht's Release: A Turning Point for Crypto Innovation
> Kyla Scanlon - Trumpcoin and the Rise of Narrative Wealth
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> Kayen - SportFi, The Sleeping Giant
> Tokenized Everything - Ondo
> AI Agents + Privacy = Nillion ($NIL Airdrop Inside)
> $TRUMP, $MELANIA and $WLFI
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Bitwise - Registers Dogecoin ETF in Delaware
> Puffpaw - Introduces Puffpaw Dune Dashboard
> Polymarket - Bets: Who Will Trump Pardon Next?
> Coinbase Assets - Add Support for Toshi (TOSHI) on the Base Network
> Coinbase - Challenges SEC’s Classification of Crypto Trades as Securities
> House Dems - Raise Alarm Over Trump's Crypto Ventures
> Calamos - Launches Bitcoin ETF With 10-11.5% Upside Potential
> World Liberty Financial - Stakes $33M in Ether via Lido Finance: Boosting Optimism for Staking ETF Approval
> Prime Intellect - Introduces INTELLECT-MATH: A New 7B Model Revolutionizing Math Reasoning
> Jito - Announces Jito (Re)Staking Now Open for $JTO Deposits
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> 2077 Research - Exploring Based Rollups: The Next Generation of Ethereum L2s
> CANTELOPEPEEL - Tens of Millions of On-Chain Users in 2025: The Blockchain Revolution
> Kyle Samani - The Solana Thesis: Internet Capital Markets
> Aylo - Solana’s Revolutionary Growth in Bandwidth and Latency
> GitHub - Welcome to Pippin: The Framework for Autonomous Digital Beings
> Hong Fang - Emphasizing Self-Custody: OKX’s Strategy for Crypto Security
> ZenLlama - Shift Towards Rust in Blockchain Development
> Sam Kessler - Trump's Meme Coin Controversy: Criticism From Within the Crypto Industry
> Konstantin Lomashuk - Addresses Rumors of Ethereum's 'Second Foundation'
> Sangmin Seo - A New Era: LINE’s Dapp Portal and Mini Dapps Go Live
> Eric Balchunas - Stu from VolShares Predicts Solana Futures ETF Launch Expected in March
> Cathie Wood - Trump's Role in the Crypto Revolution
> David Solomon - Bitcoin Is Not a Threat to the US Dollar
> The Naked Collector - Crypto’s Great Convergence: A 2025 Outlook
> S4mmy’s Web3 Snippets - The Agentic Future: AI Agent Weekly Analysis
> Jennifer Murphy - AI Agents in Sports Betting: Innovators on the Field
> Tiger Research - The Crypto Godfather Trump: 2025 Forecast
> Larry Fink - Bold Bitcoin Prediction: $700K Per BTC with 2-5% Portfolio Allocations
> Vitalik Buterin - Ethereum Community Rallies for Developer Pardons After Trump's Executive Order
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Wingbits - $5.6M Strategic Investment
> Corn - $8.3M Community Round
> Sonex - $1M Seed Round
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
> Your Chance to Get $AVL on Binance Wallet
https://x.com/avalonfinance_/status/1882087767976607836
More information:
https://www.binance.com/en/web3-campaign/airdrop/4353453674394218241
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> OpenAI - Announces Stargate Project: $500 Billion Investment in AI Infrastructure
> U.S. Court - Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions, TORN Cryptocurrency Surges
> Base - Hits Record $2.9B DEX Volume, ETH-USD Leads the Way
> CLS Global - Admits to Wash Trading on Uniswap After FBI Sting Operation
> Bitcoin - Stabilizes at $105,000 Amid Pro-Crypto Regulatory Appointments
> Aleks Gilbert - Coinbase vs. BiT Global: The Antitrust Lawsuit Shaping Crypto Markets
> P. Solimano, T. Craig - Bitcoin Mining Faces Crisis as Block Rewards
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> Kayen - SportFi, The Sleeping Giant
> Tokenized Everything - Ondo
> AI Agents + Privacy = Nillion ($NIL Airdrop Inside)
> $TRUMP, $MELANIA and $WLFI
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> LINE - Enhances Web3 Adoption with Mini Dapps on Messaging Platform
> Jambo - Live Crypto Trading on $J Across Multiple Platforms
> Deribit - Trading Volumes Surge to $1.1 Trillion in 2024
> EigenLayer - Introduces EigenLayer Rewards v2: Mainnet Launch and Upgrades
> Kaito AI - Introduces Yapper Leaderboards
> Monero - Breaks Above $200: Bullish Trends Signal Gains Ahead
> Solana Validators - Earn $25M in Fees Amid Memecoin Frenzy
> Eric Conner - Departs Amid Leadership Disputes
> Jupiter - Historic $612M JUP Token Airdrop Launches Today
> Dogecoin - Tumbles After D.O.G.E Pump; SOL and HYPE Lead Market Rebound
> USDh - Secures $3 Million Liquidity Boost
> Nexo - Introduces $5,000 Minimum for Crypto Services Amid Focus on Wealthy Clients
> Kingdom Holding - Declines Crypto Investment Over Utility Concerns
> Hong Kong Legislative Council - Pushes Crypto Hub Initiative Through Stablecoin Bill
> Danielle Sassoon - Appointed Interim US Attorney for Southern District of New York
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> glassnode - Bitcoin's Current Cycle: A Comparison to 2015-2018
> Brian Armstrong - Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach Multi-Million Dollar Prices
> Conor Grogan - Identifies $47M in Bitcoin Linked to Ross Ulbricht
> Dan Robinson - Breaking Barriers: How Jambo Technology is Powering Crypto Adoption Globally
> Bobby Zagotta - Regulated Crypto Derivatives: Building Trust and Compliance
> Tim Ogilvie - Trump's Memecoin Spurs High Activity in Crypto Industry
> Luban - Exploring Blockspace Futures: A Research Overview
> JasonYanowitz - Top 10 Finance Apps in 2025
> Lost Girl Dev - Decentralized AI Redefined: The Soleng Vision Forward
> Frank - Whales Take the Lead: $590K Average Buy-In for TRUMP Token
> K33 Research - Official Trump Memecoin Surges Despite 'Horrendous' Tokenomics
> Meltem Demirors - Energy, Compute, and Crypto: Pillars of the Modern Economy
> Cheeezzyyyy - DefAI: Transforming Crypto Accessibility and Adoption
> ahboyash - BabyAGI’s Next Step: A Deep Dive into the Pippin Agent Framework
> Nevermined - Revolutionizing AI Agent Ecosystems with the Nevermined Protocol
> TL - How to Use GitHub for Crypto AI Due Diligence
> Mantle - Building a Borderless Financial System
> Rex Woodbury - 10 Categories of Reinvention: Mapping the Future of Consumer Tech
> Decentralised.Co - Reimagining Science: The Rise of Decentralised Science (DeSci)
> ahboyash - Mira Network: Reducing AI Hallucinations and Building Trustless Verification
> kook - Maximizing Late-Cycle Crypto Gains and Preparing for the Next Bull Market
> James Van Straten - Bitcoin Sales Bottom Out as Holders Halt Selling
> Osato Avan-Nomayo - Ethereum in Crisis: Developer Nick Conner Quits Over Leadership Dispute
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> SOON - Raises $22 Million
> Keplr - Raises $5 Million Seed Round
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Trump - Unveils $500 Billion AI Project 'Stargate' with OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle
> Mark T. Uyeda - Launches Crypto Task Force to Develop Clear Regulatory Frameworks for Crypto Assets Spearheaded by Hester Peirce
> MicroStrategy - Approves Stock Increase to Buy More Bitcoin
> TON - Becomes the Exclusive Blockchain Infrastructure Powering Telegram's Mini App Ecosystem
> Uniswap Labs - Announces v4 Deployments will Begin Rolling Out This Week for Builders to Test Hooks and Integrations Onchain
> TD Cowen - Trump’s Memecoin Sparks Controversy, Risks Stalling Bipartisan Crypto Legislation
> kiet - AI Agentic Gaming: Exploring the Future on Arbitrum
> Tom Wan - Solana DEXs Experience Unprecedented Trading Surge: $30.7B in 3 Days
> Jason Shubnell - Exploring the Future: Riot Platforms' AI and High-Performance Computing Plans
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> Tokenized Everything - Ondo
> AI Agents + Privacy = Nillion ($NIL Airdrop Inside)
> $TRUMP, $MELANIA and $WLFI
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Monad - Introduces EVM/Accathon: Shape the Future of the EVM
> Jito - Announces TipRouter NCN Launch on January 30, 2025
> Solana - Inflation Debate: Reducing Rates to Boost DeFi Growth
> Sui x Atoma Network x Eliza OS - Launch Sui Agent Typhoon: Submissions Open Jan 31st
> Fragmetric - Announces Fragmetric Phase 2 Launch: Staking $JTO Begins January 22
> Trump - First Public Reaction: Breaks Silence on $TRUMP Memecoin
> Crypto Apps - See Surge as TRUMP Memecoin Drives Adoption
> EU Regulator - Pushes for Stablecoin Compliance by Q1 2025
> Trump - Expected to Commute Life Sentence of Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht
> Hyperliquid - Ecosystem Report: Volume Highlights
> Fogo - Redefining Blockchain Performance
> Mellow Protocol - Announces SymbioticFi Heading to Mainnet
> Robinhood - Launches Localized Crypto Trading App in Spain as Part of European Expansion
> Crypto.com - Launches Institutional-Grade Exchange in the U.S.
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> Defi0xJeff - The Rise of Autonomous Trading Agents
> bidhan roy - ZKLoRA: Verifying LoRA Fine-Tuning with Zero Knowledge in Seconds
> Jinze - Trump's BTC Strategic Reserve: Can It Strengthen the Dollar?
> arndxt - Solayer's Community Sale Garners $57.24M Amidst Market Turbulence
> Krisztian Sandor - Crypto AI Tokens Surge Amid $500B Trump AI Plan
> cookies - Exploring Agentic Frameworks and Launchpads for Innovation
> fransesco - Decentralizing Attention: KOLs to COLs with Kaito
> Alessandro Decina - Agave's Performance Under Peak Traffic: A Success Story
> storm - Ethereum Scaling Roadmap: Gas and Blob Throughput Improvements
> apriori - Deeply Intents: Conversations with Values-Aligned Builders
> The Scoop - Wall Street Prime Brokers Driving the Crypto Ecosystem's Future
> cookies - The Potential of Voice-Controlled DeFi Protocols
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Wingbits - Raises $5.6M
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
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Sonic DeFAI Hackathon: Building the Future of AI-Driven DeFi
Sonic Labs, in partnership with DoraHacks and Zerebro, has unveiled a $250,000 hackathon to accelerate the fusion of AI and DeFi on the Sonic blockchain
> The event runs from January 21st to February 24th, 2025, aiming to inspire the creation of AI agents designed for DeFi applications through Sonic’s blockchain ecosystem
> Submissions will be judged on technological quality, design, impact, and creativity. A total of $250,000 in prizes is up for grabs
> The hackathon strives to advance DeFAI (Decentralized Finance + AI) innovation, leveraging AI agents for both on-chain interactions and social media engagement
> Sonic’s cutting-edge performance, featuring 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) and sub-second finality
> Tools like ZerePy, a Python framework, will support developers