# Enlightened Hustler By [jAleksey](https://paragraph.com/@jaleksey-2) · 2023-03-14 --- I'm [Ronin](https://twitter.com/zkxprotocol/status/1634542681937309697?s=20), still call me stray, and I'm a hustler. I popped up in the year 2050, just when the #ZKXMetaverse was gaining ground. My thing was NFT battle cards - I knew the ins and outs of them, and I could tell you which ones were solid investments and which were worthless. I started out as a small-time dealer, selling my wares on street corners and in dark alleys. But soon, word got around about my expertise, and I was approached by the [ZKX Yakuza](https://zkx.fi/blogs/introducing-zkx-yakuza-a-gamified-community-incentives-program?tab=zkx-yakuza). They were looking for someone with my skills, someone who could help them navigate the treacherous waters of the #ZKXMetaverse. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5146cbfa690acaf442daf63a612076709852b6ebab54dc7bace93b916059b900.gif) > **_My rep preceded me, and soon enough, I was an OG Level 4 in the ZKX Discord. But I knew that to be fully accepted into the ZKX Yakuza, I had to do more. I was determined to prove myself, no matter what. I spent countless hours studying the intricacies of the_** **_#ZKXMetaverse, honing my skills as a hustler, and making connections within the ZKX community. I immersed myself in the culture of the Yakuza, learning their customs and values, and demonstrating my loyalty at every opportunity._** It didn't take long before I got my break. The [Oyabun](https://zkx.fi/blogs/zkx-yakuza-1-the-oyabun-chapter-1-the-man-who-knew-too-much?tab=zkx-yakuza) had a job for me that involved the Testnet. He needed me to infiltrate the Testnet and get the scoop on what was happening behind the scenes. I knew it was dangerous, but I also knew that this was my chance to prove myself. I spent weeks studying the [Testnet](https://zkx.fi/blogs/adaptive-balancing-rate-an-innovative-funding-rate-mechanism-by-zkx?tab=announcements), absorbing everything I could about it. I even cooked up a fake identity so that I could get into the most secure areas. But that wasn't enough - I needed to get close to the top dogs. That's when I crossed paths with [Saiko Komon](https://zkx.fi/blogs/zkx-yakuza-2-saiko-komon-chapter-2-chance-encounters?tab=zkx-yakuza). She was part of the ZKX Yakuza, and she had been sent to the Testnet as well. We clicked right away, and soon enough, we were collaborating to get to the bottom of things. It was rough going - we were in peril at every turn. But we were determined to prevail, no matter what. And in the end, we did. We discovered a scheme to take down the ZKX Yakuza from within, and we managed to put a stop to it. After that, I was officially welcomed into the [ZKX Yakuza](https://zkx.fi/blogs/introducing-zkx-yakuza-a-gamified-community-incentives-program?tab=zkx-yakuza). I became a full-fledged member, and the Oyabun himself took me under his wing. I was his faithful assistant, always prepared to do whatever it took to safeguard the Yakuza and our way of life. Looking back on it now, I realize that I never could have done it without [Saiko Komon](https://zkx.fi/blogs/zkx-yakuza-2-saiko-komon-chapter-2-chance-encounters?tab=zkx-yakuza). She was my partner in every sense of the word, and I will always be indebted to her. But now, it's time for me to look to the future. **Who knows what lies ahead? But one thing is for certain - I will always be a hustler, and I will always be loyal to the** [**ZKX Yakuza**](https://zkx.fi/blogs/introducing-zkx-yakuza-a-gamified-community-incentives-program?tab=zkx-yakuza)**.** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/875d9d562390cf3c43bd7d1190456aa125953ad4651015e774a3c91984157cd3.gif) About ZKX --------- [ZKX](https://zkx.fi/) is the first perpetual futures exchange on StarkNet with self custody and true community governance. The protocol is designed to provide further scalability with a decentralized node network, an elevated trading experience and offer perpetual swaps and derivatives to any user on Starknet and Ethereum. ZKX’s mission is to democratize access to global yields through its offerings to anyone, anywhere. In July, ZKX [raised](https://zkx.fi/blogs/zkx-raises-4-5m-in-seed-round?tab=announcements) $4.5m in seed funding from backers including StarkWare, Amber Group, Huobi, Crypto.com and others. 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