The ICM (Internet Capital Market) narrative, fueled by $Launchcoin's explosive 300x surge in May, has become a magnet for Web2 entrepreneurs and crypto traders alike. However, early hype-driven projects like $goonc and $startup, lacking real utility, raised sustainability concerns—especially after incidents like deleted tweets and disappearing founders. Now, as the dust settles, quality projects with solid fundamentals are emerging, restoring faith in the Believe platform and pushing $Launchc...

Key Takeaways:Wrapped Bitcoin (e.g., WBTC and cbBTC) extends Bitcoin's utility beyond its native network, enhancing cross-chain accessibility and interoperability.Different wrapped Bitcoin variants employ distinct custody models and governance structures—ranging from fully centralized issuers (e.g., Coinbase’s cbBTC) to decentralized, smart contract-based systems (e.g., Threshold’s tBTC).WBTC has the largest supply (~129K BTC), but cbBTC is rapidly gaining share (~43K BTC on Base and Solana)....

2008 vs. 2022: Two Collapses, One TruthOn September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers collapsed, sending global financial markets into panic. The Federal Reserve’s response was astonishing—it launched a near-magical operation: Quantitative Easing (QE). Within years, the Fed’s balance sheet ballooned from 800billionto4.5 trillion, creating trillions of dollars out of thin air. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, a mysterious figure using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto was testing a new monetary system on ...

In the cryptocurrency universe, Bitcoin remains the undisputed king, boasting a market capitalization exceeding $1.69 trillion—dwarfing all other blockchain projects. Yet, much of this capital lies dormant, trapped in wallets, serving little purpose beyond appreciation. It’s akin to owning a Ferrari that never leaves the garage, existing solely as a showpiece. Today, Bitcoin’s ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation. The emergence of Layer 2 (L2) solutions is injecting new life into...

Although the crypto market appears lackluster and dominated by macro factors, there is a group of emerging, promising, tokenless protocols. This article will highlight nine protocols where you can participate in yield mining.1. OstiumThe perpetual contract exchange space is an intensely competitive arena with shifting leaders: dydx → GMX → Hyperliquid. However, Ostium stands out as a unique protocol. It introduces leveraged trading of the S&P 500 index, Dow Jones, Nikkei, gold, copper, and nu...

Over the past year, I have consistently shared estimated yield data for earning PROMPT tokens by staking PRIME. These estimates have frequently been referenced by the community. Following real-world validation post-TGE (Token Generation Event), I am pleased to report that these estimates were highly accurate: The model’s estimated total PROMPT points = Number of PRIME locked × Duration × Multiplier. Stakers receive a proportional share of points based on their staking ratio. When comparing th...

1. Trump Administration Harnesses AI for Tariff Formulas How can tariffs be calculated to balance the U.S. trade deficit? A chatbot suggested dividing the trade deficit by imports—a formula seemingly adopted by the White House. 2. Everything Studio Ghibli-Style From Studio Ghibli-esque images to manga storytelling and meme generation, users now leverage ChatGPT to craft any visual they can imagine. Non-artists are unleashing creativity, producing polished artworks for their content. 3. Video ...

In the early hours of today, the White House press secretary announced that the additional 104% tariffs on China had taken effect at noon Eastern Time, causing another plunge in global financial markets. The market's hopes for a rebound were dashed. In the early hours of today, the White House press secretary announced that the additional 104% tariffs on China had taken effect at noon Eastern Time, causing another plunge in global financial markets. On April 3rd, when Trump's tariff policy wa...

🔗 What’s Happening? Latest update from Mango Network: According to an official tweet on April 4, 2025, the network upgrade is progressing smoothly, with completion now at 99.99%. While no specific timeline has been disclosed, a mainnet launch appears highly likely! Since its testnet launch over four months ago, Mango Network has delivered exceptional performance, offering seamless cross-chain interoperability without compromising its lightning-fast public chain experience. A mainnet release ...

Recent Tea News On March 31, Tea announced the launch of Tea Sepolia, the final stage for testing all Tea products, which will last until April 20. The project has resolved authentication issues on the Sepolia Testnet 2.0 and hinted at the imminent mainnet launch. The period from April 11 to 18 is the second phase of the final sprint before the mainnet. Tea Protocol Overview Tea Protocol is a decentralized, open - source software platform built on the Layer 2 blockchain Base. It fairly incent...